Downton abbey aesthetic home

If you're anything like us, you can't wait for the Downton Abbey movie. These pictures will take you right to your happy place.

The Dowager Countess' Estate from Downton Abbey Is Up for Sale - Look Inside!

(Hint: for quicker download, click on title of this article.) As viewers of Downton Abbey, we think we have gotten to know Highclere Castle and its setting well. Sir Barry remodelled Highclere Castle for the third earl of Carnarvon from 1839 to 1842. The architect had just finished building the Houses of Parliament. The house…

Is there anything in the almost universally loathed 19th-century approach to decorating that is redeemable? Fiona McKenzie Johnston weighs in

In this post I am sharing my take on a few Downton Abbey inspired home good finds.

Downtown Abby kitchen

Today I have launched 'Christmas at Highclere: Recipes and Traditions from the Real Downton Abbey'. I have absolutely loved writing this book and am delighted to be able to finally share it with you. It has been a challenge and, as with every book I write, took two years to research and compose. Yet, when I sent it off, I felt it was complete. It comes from my heart, from my memories and is for all of us to enjoy as we celebrate together. I will take you behind the scenes and share the…

At the coldest time of year we try to get ahead and make sure, in advance, that we have ordered in heating oil ahead of time for the Castle, associated houses and some of the Park cottages. In fact the Castle oil tank is on a sophisticated system which should alert the oil delivery company that a reserve level has been reached and we need the tank to be filled. Except that it didn't. Of course it was a weekend, a Saturday , and one of the coldest days. It was Les to the rescue ringing up for…

Taking in all the gorgeous details of the Downton Abbey Exhibition from afar. Second image: Linda Merrill