Big Fish Q & A With Collector, Designer and BMA Trustee Stiles Colwill
If you subscribe to the concept of predestination – a phenomenon immune to scientific scrutiny – then, perhaps, you could make the argument that Stiles Colwill’s given name ordained him to a career in...
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The Gift: Barbara Eigen Handmade Vases & Cachepots
Halcyon House Antiques has such a delightful assortment of these vases and cachepots from Barbara Eigen that choosing one as a gift couldn’t be easier. From classic to funky to playful, there’s one...
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The View From Halcyon Farm: Collecting, Part II
We wrote about collecting a few weeks ago, and since then, a new book on collecting has been published. The title is Collected: Living with the Things You Love, by Fritz Karch and Rebecca Robertson,...
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The View from Halcyon Farm: Thinking of China
There are worse things to be addicted to than china… there’s always China White. But our addiction to china is mostly harmless and isn’t going to bring down the kingdom, unless a shelf collapses. And...
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The View from Halcyon: Putting the Garden to Bed
Last week, we got our first big frost at the farm, and overnight, our garden was dead. The dahlias drooped, the tomatoes shriveled, the hasta turned to mush. A few plants are struggling to stay alive,...
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The View from Halcyon Farm: Flowers to Light Up the Winter
Now that it’s almost December, things around Halcyon Farm really ramp up in preparation for Christmas and all its associated festivities. One tradition at Halcyon House is to buy narcissus bulbs, also...
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The View from Halcyon Farm: Presenting Presents
Time’s running short now, and the pressure’s on to find a present for everyone on your list and then cross them off. That’s such a satisfying feeling, isn’t it? If you are smart, you are buying things...
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The View from Halcyon Farm: What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
I am completely and totally in shock at how fast 2014 has flown by! These back-to-back holidays, with all of the families and parties and visits are killer, so we try to have a low key New Year’s Eve....
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Advance Tickets on Sale Now – April 24th for Garden Festival at Ladew
Garden Festival at Ladew Topiary Gardens, now in its 7th year, has become the most anticipated rare plant, garden ornaments, and antiques sale in the region, featuring an exclusive collection of...
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Winter Sale at Halcyon House – Just 2 Days Left to Save!
Just 2 days left on this big winter sale! Save 20-40% off your favorite things at Halcyon House. Drive carefully, but we promise it’ll be warm and cozy when you get here.
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Ivy Hill: 1902 Greenspring Valley ‘Summer Estate’ For Sale: $1.8 Million
Hot House: 1230 Greenspring Valley Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 Wood frame, cottage-style country estate, circa 1902, with shingle roof. Seven bedrooms, four full, two half baths over 6,489 sq. ft. in...
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