Downton Abbey at Home: Get the Look
Downton Abbey has invaded the hearts of a few at the Blue Sky Papers studio, so we decided to round up some of our favorite items that would help our customers incorporate a little Downton Abbey at home. From Edwardian inspired photo albums to gifts perfect for a 1920s speakeasy party, we have a range of products that make us squeal, "Oooooh this is SO Downton Abbey" when we see them.
So whether you're hunkering down for the most current season premiere of Downton Abbey, or just trying to live between that agonizing time span between seasons, we've got a few things to help add a little Grantham style to your home.
We love the elegance of our French Provencal Photo Album. The antiqued medallion and velvet ribbon give a delicate flair to the shimmery luminescent linen we use to cover these albums. The archival quality of the pages with glassine interweaving give a classic nod to the past.
Our velvet artisan is another beautiful choice that can be personalized. Covered in silk, it's bound with a velvet ribbon. The pages have a deckled edge and can be used for watercolor or sketching, as well as writing. Use it as a guest book for your next Downton Abbey tea party or to refine your art techniques.
Antiqued Brass
If you enjoy the addition of night clubs, jazz, and flapper dresses to the scenes of Downton Abbey, we've got these delightful hidden flask book boxes. While they're not antiqued brass, but made of stainless steel and hidden within vintage books - a perfect nod to Lord Grantham's feelings about prohibition in America.
Italian Luxury:
One of the characteristics of Downton Abbey is obviously the high end lifestyle the Crawleys uphold. If you're looking for a little luxury, our Large Italian Leather Sketchbook is the ultimate luxurious item for any sketch artist. It's quite large and would look handsome in a study or office, perhaps to be used as a ledger or log book for large estates.
Leather Accents
Leather is also a great way to add a touch of sophistication to any home. Looking for something a little more masculine? How about this complete guide to single malt scotch guide by British author, Michael Jackson (no not that MJ). Pair it with our leather rustic journal for the ultimate gift for the gentleman in your life.
If you host a lot of dinner parties and teas in your home, then perhaps the personalized leather entertaining book is just for you. From seating arrangements and menus to etiquette and contact information for your favorite vendors, this little book has it all.
French Imports
Although the characters of Downton Abbey have unmatched British pride, there's a nod to French delights every now and then. With France always on the forefront of trends and fashions, why not spend a little extra on a handmade cotton paper journal by designer Côté Bastide?
Exotic Finds
With bazaars, the son of a Turkish sultan, and duties in India, there's no shortage of travel and foreign influence in Downton Abbey. We thought these hand carved wooden photo albums from artisans in North India would be perfect for a Downton Abbey inspired home.
So whether you're hunkering down for the most current season premiere of Downton Abbey, or just trying to live between that agonizing time span between seasons, we've got a few things to help add a little Grantham style to your home.
Get the Look for Downton Abbey At Home:
Velvet Details
We love the elegance of our French Provencal Photo Album. The antiqued medallion and velvet ribbon give a delicate flair to the shimmery luminescent linen we use to cover these albums. The archival quality of the pages with glassine interweaving give a classic nod to the past.
Our velvet artisan is another beautiful choice that can be personalized. Covered in silk, it's bound with a velvet ribbon. The pages have a deckled edge and can be used for watercolor or sketching, as well as writing. Use it as a guest book for your next Downton Abbey tea party or to refine your art techniques.
Antiqued Brass
If you enjoy the addition of night clubs, jazz, and flapper dresses to the scenes of Downton Abbey, we've got these delightful hidden flask book boxes. While they're not antiqued brass, but made of stainless steel and hidden within vintage books - a perfect nod to Lord Grantham's feelings about prohibition in America.
Italian Luxury:
One of the characteristics of Downton Abbey is obviously the high end lifestyle the Crawleys uphold. If you're looking for a little luxury, our Large Italian Leather Sketchbook is the ultimate luxurious item for any sketch artist. It's quite large and would look handsome in a study or office, perhaps to be used as a ledger or log book for large estates.
Leather Accents
Leather is also a great way to add a touch of sophistication to any home. Looking for something a little more masculine? How about this complete guide to single malt scotch guide by British author, Michael Jackson (no not that MJ). Pair it with our leather rustic journal for the ultimate gift for the gentleman in your life.
If you host a lot of dinner parties and teas in your home, then perhaps the personalized leather entertaining book is just for you. From seating arrangements and menus to etiquette and contact information for your favorite vendors, this little book has it all.
French Imports
Although the characters of Downton Abbey have unmatched British pride, there's a nod to French delights every now and then. With France always on the forefront of trends and fashions, why not spend a little extra on a handmade cotton paper journal by designer Côté Bastide?
Exotic Finds
With bazaars, the son of a Turkish sultan, and duties in India, there's no shortage of travel and foreign influence in Downton Abbey. We thought these hand carved wooden photo albums from artisans in North India would be perfect for a Downton Abbey inspired home.
Jan 2nd 2015
