Bring the Tudor Period to Your House

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Bring the Tudor Period to Your House

• http//www.tudorshoppe.com/
• May 2013

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Spicing Up the Abode
Theres no place like home. Your home is your
sanctuary. Its the one place in the world that
you should be able to rely on for comfort. With
that being said, the way your home is designed
and decorated should complement your personality
and interests. If youre a huge fan of the Tudor
period then you may find an interest in accenting
your home with Tudor-inspired decor. Give your
home a unique feel that sets it apart from the
typical householdafter all, its your house!
Its allowed to have character, right?
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Tableware

• Tudor period tableware serve both function and
  fashion. Add to the feel of your homes and amuse
  yourself and guests on a daily basis.

• Lead-free pewter tankards are great for adding a
  functionality aspect to the Tudor-accented design
  of your home.
• Many tankards have a capacity of 16 oz., which is
  enough to hold a full pint!
• Pewter is considered the worlds fourth most
  precious metal after platinum, gold, and silver.
• Unlike silver, pewter does not require polishing
  or any other special care. It does not rust or
  tarnish over time.

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Stationery

• Details matter, its worth getting it right.
  Steve Jobs

• Stationery can be cleverly used to accent your
  home with sprinkles of detail.
• Since stationery is typically cost effective,
  having a variety of stationery can help add some
  subtle excitement for yourself as the designer as
  well as your guests.
• While it very well can, stationery doesnt need
  to sit around and do nothing. Along with dressing
  up your dwellings it can also be used to write
  letters and notes to friends that brighten up
  someones day.

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Flags and Banners

• Add some character to your walls or even outside
  on your front porch!

• Banners and flags can be used to decorate not
  only the interior landscape of your home but the
  exterior as well. It can really add to the
  character of your front porch and backyard by
  contributing a fantastical element.
• Variety is not an issue when it comes to flags as
  there is a wide array of both historic and
  heraldic styles to choose from.

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Tapestries

• Natural. Handcrafted. Woven. Grand. Decorative.

• Tapestries are large, beautifully crafted pieces
  of woven artwork that can be used to decorate the
  interiors of a home. Typically these are placed
  along a large wall or draped over a banister in
  large foyers, but that doesnt mean that you need
  to be limited. Let your imagination free!
• Tapestries may come with steel sleeves for
  hanging.
• Can come in a variety of sizes but are typically
  fairly large, which adds to a sense of grandeur.
• Usually made of chenille, cotton, and viscose.

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Toys and Games
Something that the whole family can enjoy!

• Tudor period games are not only a cool novelty,
  theyre also fun for friends and family, from
  adults to children.
• Can be used as decorative pieces placed in
  shelves, bookcases, coffee tables, and more.
• There are plenty of Tudor period games to choose
  from.
• Get a glimpse of what it was like to entertain
  yourself during the Tudor period.

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In Closing

• As you can see, there are plenty of ways to spice
  up your home with Tudor-inspired design. Whether
  its tableware, stationery, flags, banners,
  paintings, tapestries, toys or games there are
  tons of options that can be used to pay homage to
  your interests in the Tudor period and put that
  unique spin on your home.

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Contact Us

• Founded in 2001, The Tudor Shoppe provides
  reproduction Tudor Era (1485-1603) and related
  goods to individuals, stage productions,
  television shows, museums, historic
  sites, educational institutions, and re-enactment
  societies. Our goal remains clear to offer
  quality goods at the best possible price.
• Visit us today at http//www.tudorshoppe.com/