Beautiful map of Quebec

The lovely large map of Quebec came out of ARRA (a school in Annapolis Royal).

It was made in Germany in 1975 and is backed on linen.

The colours are very vibrant and it would make a terrific backdrop to any room.

It makes for fascinating reading!

Vintage school map of the province of Quebec. $95

Vintage school map of the province of Quebec. SOLD

Canada Day in Annapolis Royal

Annapolis Royal always celebrates Canada Day in style!

Beginning at 11:30 tomorrow morning at Town Hall with the opening on through a cake cutting at the Fort at noon, a band concert at the Fort from 12 to 1, more music and then a FREE public swim at our wonderful community pool between 2 and 5 pm.

(Can you tell I am president of the Pool Society ?:-)

There will also be a historic tour beginning at 2 and one of the world famous graveyard tours beginning at 9:30 pm.

Oh and yes, there is a fine art auction going on tomorrow at King’s theatre beginning with the preview at 10 am.

Please see the link below to all the activities.

http://annapolisroyal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CCF24062015_00000.pdf

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day!

 

Thank you for your kindness

Jane and I would like to thank you all for your kindness and support.

Losing our brother Jim so suddenly has been a shock and you have all been so good to us.

We really appreciate it.

We will be closed tomorrow June 28th and back in store on Tuesday June 30th.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”

MNH closed this Sunday June 28th

Jane and I have to attend a family funeral and so MNH will be closed this Sunday, June 28th, 2015.

We appreciate your understanding.

We are open the rest of this week as per usual – including Saturday.

We will reopen on Tuesday, June 30th. 2015

Turquoise and more turquoise!

How many times can we say how much we LOVE turquoise!!

Our whole front window is full of bits of turquoise including four fabulous chrome chairs which are simply stunning.

Then there is the vintage Pyrex Butterprint mixing bowls and covered dishes, some pottery, a couple of sweet lamps, and a record player playing Elvis!

How much fun!!

Turquoise in the window. 4 chrome chairs $295. Record player $65

Turquoise in the window.
4 chrome chairs $295.
Record player $65

One of the four turquoise chrome chairs. Wonderful shape!

One of the four turquoise chrome chairs.
Wonderful shape!

 

Pretty in pink..with a bit of blue

Spring makes us think of the pastel colours of tulips and flowering shrubs.

I wanted to share with you some pretty pink (and blue) things we have in our store right now…along with Lorraine Beswick’s lovely flowers.

Beautiful deco vase ($55), hand vase ($10). strawberry cookie jar ($18), pink sugar bowl - Fransican Coronado ($20)

Beautiful deco vase ($55),
hand vase ($10), strawberry cookie jar (SOLD),
pink sugar bowl – Fransican Coronado ($20)

Such a beautiful glaze! Unmarked set of 4 small dishes. Great for guest soap. ($30 set)

Such a beautiful smooth glaze!
Unmarked set of 4 small dishes. Great for guest soap. ($30 set)

Pinky and gold swirly lamp with original fibreglass shaw ($95).

Pinky and gold swirly lamp with original fibreglass shade ($95).

We have a pair of these pink lamps! Shades handmade by Jane. ($195 pair)

We have a pair of these pink lamps!
Shades handmade by Jane. ($195 pair)

We open tomorrow! May 23rd at 9 am

 

It may be cool outside but there is a warm welcome for you here inside Mrs. Nicholson Home.

We’re back for our fourth season along with Yoda – our borrowed store cat!

Lots of new vintage finds for your condo, cottage or castle!

Plus a new shipment of Fran Green’s delightful and definitely wearable designer jeweller at wonderful prices.

And a fantastic expanded selection of Michel Design Works kitchen towels, aprons and soaps.

Hope to see you over the weekend.

Check out our “In Store Now” section for the most recent finds!

New finds for spring!

New finds for spring!

Happy Spring! Opening May 23rd

Yay! The snow has finally melted away from the front of Mrs. Nicholson Home!

Many of you have no doubt been following Jane on the MNH Facebook page and know we are set to open our doors for our 2015 season on Saturday, May 23rd.

We are both very excited for the new season. You can see a sneak peak of some of our new vintage items on the In Store Now page.

Here's to Spring and our fourth season!

Here’s to Spring and our fourth season!