After more than 25 years in Sheffield, Cupboards & Roses has moved to a wonderful new location in the Town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts – the old Great Barrington train station on Castle Street. We’re now much easier to get to, we’re in the middle of everything, and we’re surrounded by great places for a…
Western Massachusetts is now in Phase 2 of its staged re-opening plan, and so far the news here has been good. And while everyone has been staying home. we’ve prepared a surprise for clients and our friends. We’ve moved! Cupboards & Roses can now be found in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in the historic train station…
These are difficult times for all of us, but we will continue to offer our usual personal, timely response to your inquiries. Until further notice, the store will be open by appointment only, but we encourage you to contact us by email any time with questions or comments. Stay well. – Edith EdithGilson@cupboardsandroses.com
Winter is still here, and today it is dark and cold with periodic ice-rain. Light a fire, take a break with a wholesome tea or whatever drink you cherish. In my case, the preference while relaxing on a day like this is a glass of pinot noir from Oregon. Last Sunday’s New York Times (“Tired…
Thinking about paying us a visit this winter? Just a reminder that we will be closed Sundays throughout December and January. But we’re always available by appointment. Just give us a call – (413) 229-3070.
For our new shipment, that is. We have a container of new-to-market Swedish antiques arriving right after Labor Day, and we need more space to display them properly. A problem for us — good news for you! For the month of July, we are offering 20% off everything in the store. Why not browse our…
Veranda Magazine’s July/August issue features the beautifully restored home of Canadian designer Philip Mitchell in Chester, Nova Scotia. Our period Gustavian chest of drawers in worn blue paint can be seen in the third floor guest bedroom. Mitchell and his husband, advertising exec Mark Narsansky, rescued the 18th century White Cottage from the developers, then…
It wouldn’t be midsummer in Sweden without strawberries, and a favorite way to enjoy them is in a jordgubbstårta. You can make this cake over several days – in fact it’s better that way. Make the sponge cake and allow it to cool on a rack overnight to make it easier to slice into two…
Imagine that you’ve spent a long, cold winter with days as short as 5 hours. Now imagine the countryside bursting with bloom and the sun in the sky for over 18 hours, setting after ten o’clock. Is it any wonder that all of Sweden celebrates the longest day of the year? And they really do…
As I’ve said before, finding truly special Swedish antiques for Cupboards & Roses has always been challenging — and that’s even more so lately. That’s why I am happy to have just found two very special antique Swedish tall case clocks for our March shipment. Swedish clocks are always on my wish list. I do see…