Winter Hours
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.
cupboards & roses
Swedish Antiques
296 south main street, route 7, p.o. box 426, sheffield, ma 01257 u.s.a.
+1 413-229-3070 | 800-290-5762 | edithgilson@cupboardsandroses.com
+1 413-229-3070 | 800-290-5762 | edithgilson@cupboardsandroses.com
What’s New
Congratulations to Designer Philip Mitchell
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…
Celebrate Midsummer with a Classic Swedish Strawberry and Cream Cake
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…
What is Midsummer in Sweden?
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…
Still searching ….
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…
Good things come in twos!
I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with finding and buying pairs of Swedish antiques! This is not an easy task when buying antique furniture. If I were looking for new things, it wouldn’t be a problem. I would just order two of whatever I liked and – poof! – I’d have a…
Searching….
This winter I’m having a difficult time finding interesting Swedish antiques for my next container. I guess my sources in Sweden are in a state of hibernation! But I have found a few very nice pieces so far. This beautifully detailed sideboard should arrive sometime in March. As always, we will send a preview when…
Exhausted!
… after another long day of driving and walking and pulling drawers on chests and cabinets, all to find the best Swedish antiques for you. Having my first glass of wine at the end of the day. Don’t remember the name, but it was whopping $ 25. That is Copenhagen! But the food was exceptional….
Entertaining at Home in 2018
Do your New Year’s resolutions include entertaining at home more in 2018? Are you inspired to create a space for your guests that is both elegant and comfortable? Would you like to gather around a new dining table? Keep us in mind! With the help of our very talented, third-generation cabinetmaker, we design and construct…