Our Story

Over the last twelve years, we have really enjoyed our learning and experiences through our business. We discovered that the best finds required us to go to the United Kingdom. And, we wanted more than just suppliers, we wanted to get to know the people we bought from, especially the experts in their fields. And, we quickly realized that we needed to explore all over and search for the lesser known resources. Of course, to do this we needed more than a week to travel all over; but that requirement was one we gladly accepted.

We have become known for our antique furniture, particularly pine; our unusual items that you do not find in the U.S, our signs, decoupage furniture and our pillows and throws. Recently, we added ceramics, including majolica, imari and blue & white. From the start, we did not want a brick and motar store. We decided we would do shows and, more recently, online. If you're looking for the "high end" or museum quality pieces, that is not us. That said, we do know the "story" behind each piece. And, we love talking about it. 

BERNIE BAGLEYBernie is originally from Massachusetts. He moved to Texas in the 1980's. Selling antiques is not new to him. Years ago, he owned a store in a small town west of Fort Worth. His shop was called "Age Before Beauty" because you had to walk through the antique store to get to the beauty salon.
When he is out looking for finds, he can dig around for hours. He can "pick"  with the best. He usually is the one that finds the really different and sometimes oddball items. Of course, we often have to do  a lot of research to determine out what the item is.
 Photography is one of his interests and he provides the photos for our web site.

RANDY DENOSOWICZRandy is a native Texan. He also lived on the east coast, in Boston and New York City. There, he really began collecting and learning about antiques and American history. When he moved back to Texas, he became a co-owner of an antique and gift store in the River Oaks section of Houston, called Norton, Ltd.
His passion is furniture. Randy always wants to know the "story" behind a find. He doesn't  mind spending hours, cleaning and preparing a piece as though it will go into his own home; and sometimes it does. Interestingly, he shopped both Brimfield and Round Top during their very early days. Today, he is having fun selling at Round Top as well as online.
He has been an Accredited Member (Antiques, Furnishings and Decorative Arts) of the International Society of Appraisers since 2011. His speciaties are antiquities and Americana as well as American and British furniture..
Since he has a computer and marketing background, Randy built and maintains our web site.

Starting in 2010, we've focused on bringing you a unique shopping experience based on antiques and other home-furnishing products from the United Kingdom.

Our Story