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Below, I’m sharing the charming stores I visited and a taste of what you can find at each. This 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Trumpet Lamp from Mottahedeh fine dinnerware features a blue and white pattern inspired by a Chinese export pattern, circa 1730. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by... The people and places John White painted resided in and near the Outer Banks of modern-day North Carolina. Therefore, historians use these watercolors to learn about Powhatan culture, even though the paintings do not specifically depict members of the Powhatan paramount chiefdom. This image depicts how mid-Atlantic coastal Indians might have fished, using spears, nets, weirs and canoes.
Treat your guests like royalty with this 18th-century-inspired Imperial Blue Sandwich Tray. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Small Round Box is perfect for holding tiny treasures. This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Sugar and Creamer Set features one of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester. This fine porcelainware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and...
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Colonial House is a family owned and operated business located on the Historic Carthage Square, Carthage, MO. We are in the SouthWest Corner of Missouri on Route 66. We specialize in Colonial and Early American period home furnishings with high end country accents. This is the perfect shop to find Colonial Williamsburg items for your home, including dinnerware and tabletop patterns, cooking utensils and accessories, framed artwork, lamps, and pillows. Williamsburg Craft House carries a wide selection of folk art, gifts, and jewelry, designed by artisans and tradesmen. A Touch of Earth is a beautiful gallery filled with handmade porcelain, stoneware, woodworks, stained glass, artwork, and more. The shop features original work from regionally and nationally prominent American artists.
I recently spent a day exploring and shopping many of the unique stores that Williamsburg has to offer. I was in search of interesting home decor pieces to bring home and cherish for years to come. There is something for everyone, from antique furniture, locally-sourced artwork, handcrafted pottery, and so much more.
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Located in the New Town area of Williamsburg, The Ivy Trellis is a southern-inspired boutique with a variety of custom home decor, gifts, and gourmet treats. You’ll find seasonal decor, garden accessories, kitchenware, custom drapes, placemats and tablecloths, and more. Williamsburg at Home, also located in Merchant’s Square, is a furniture store with sophisticated home decor, rugs, dinnerware, bedding, and gifts. Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, Danforth Pewter carries a selection of pewter oil lamps, jewelry, ornaments, kitchenware, and other home goods. Every piece of pewter is handcrafted in their Vermont workshop by a team of local artisans.
Where you can purchase tickets to tours and shop the gift shops. Their assortment of home furnishings is inspired by 18th-century colonial style, with a modern and timeless twist. Whether you are designing an entire home, updating a room, or simply looking for one exceptional piece, Williamsburg at Home is the place to go.
Primary Source: De Bry's "The browyllinge of their fishe over the flame"
These simple, solid-colored round woven placemats are perfect for everyday dining and will add a pop of color to your kitchen or dining room. Measures 15" diameter. Choose from Navy, Red, or Sienna. Sold individually. Made of cotton. Spot clean only... This Spencer Black Metal Round Charger easily adds rustic and farmhouse charm to your tabletop.
The store carries a wide selection of fine, fashion, and vintage jewelry, fashionable clothing and handbags, home decor, and quirky gifts. The Gathering Place Cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for lunch, with a selection of homemade soups, salads, quiche, and desserts, all served on exquisite china. Between lunch and shopping, The Mole Hole makes for a truly special experience.
Sip your morning cup of joe from this 13 oz Colonial Williamsburg Campfire Mug. This sturdy, ceramic mug features a speckled design and an illustration of the Governor’s Palace on both sides. Take a sip from the flared lip, designed to make... Illuminate your home with the warm glow of candlelight with this Gimbaled Brass Candlestick. This solid brass piece is a replica of nautical candlesticks once crafted to follow the motion of a ship. The clever, rotating design allows the candle to stay...
This 3-piece set comes with one quilt and two... There is a lot to learn from the image about what its creator thought was important, and how he saw the world. Beyond showing how Indigenous people fished, this image includes elements that were meant to entice potential colonists or colonial investors. The original version of this image painted by John White did not include men or a background scene.
This teapot has a cream body, red lettering and garlands like the original. This Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Map Pint Glass is a fun keepsake you can use every day back home to remember your trip. The pint glass has a map print in white outlines all around the outside of the glass and the Colonial Williamsburg logo and... This Colonial Williamsburg "Join, or Die" travel mug features a popular American Revolution image - the political cartoon "Join, or Die" attributed to Benjamin Franklin. The illustration is printed on one side of the black campfire-style mug in white... The initials of our multitalented third president all swirled together in the finest cypher tradition.
In this image, the two men are smokeing fish. Smoking was an important step in preserving fish to eat later. According to Thomas Harriot, the Indigenous people he encountered would “reseruinge nothinge for store, thei do broie, and spend away all att once,” meaning they ate fish right away. Historians believe he was probably mistaken and simply did not witness fish being smoked to eat later.
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This small porcelain verse dish features a gold jeweled crown at the center and the sentiment, "The Best is Not Too Good for You" around the outside edge. The six sided porcelain shape of this dish is based on an 18th century teapot stand. This "Knowledge is Power" Verse Dish by Mottahedeh is the perfect gift for graduates, teachers, or anyone that would appreciate the daily reminder to hold fast to a course of serious study.
Made exclusively for The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg... Create a bright and cozy atmosphere in your home with the WILLIAMSBURG Franklin Quilt Set. Trend meets tradition with this contemporary take on an 18th century quilt in the textile archives of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
After discovering treasures from centuries past in The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, stop by the Museum Store to pick up a treasure of your own. Select from unique jewelry, needlework, books, reproductions, and more. Handmade pottery, glassware, and framed prints inspired by the museum’s folk art collection are special finds. For the Home is where trend and tradition meet to create the home of your dreams! You'll find WILLIAMSBURG brand products, home accents, traditional bedding, kitchen and dinnerware, pillows, throws, lighting, and home decorations inspired by the collections of Colonial Williamsburg.
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