halley - You might try using the search box and enter a more specific word to get GJ ideas. Like "moose" and see what comes up. Are you looking for ideas for GJ accessories? Like maybe log cabin birdhouses? Also trash to treasure might have some ideas. Have fun remodeling! Jeanne S.

Halley~
I did a quick search on the GJ site, but didn't have a lot of luck. I'm thinking you might have better luck just doing a google search for Victorian decorating. Personally, I love the style! Even though wallpaper isn't on the top of the designers lists these days, I love that too and still have it in my house. It's something that is very Victorian! If I find any other sites, I'll send them along. You might also try looking under the yard conservatories on this site--they have some ideas there too!

There was a speciality magazine that was full of moose & bear type stuff. It's more Lodge or resort type look than Victorian but some stuff was awfully cute & they had wall borders. Maybe google "moose wall borders" Wish I could remember the name of the catalog. They had rugs, flannel sheets, throws etc Stuff for the bathroom. It's neat catalog! Try "wilderness accessories" maybe that would bring it up! I'm little confused, I thought Victorian was lacey & old fashioned dolls, lace hankies & delicate teacups, don't think of moose & bears in that mix?????Jan PS Bull in a china shop???LOL

Country Home this month has some victorian type decorations. countryhome.com/vintagecharm

You can google "victorian bedrooms" or "vintage bedrooms". Some things may also be found under 'shabby chic'

I think of flowers, hankies and lace and crochet when I think victorian. Of course older wood furniture. Maybe tea or coffee dyed materials. You should be able to find even tea dyed plaids or flannels to make it more masculine.

Let us see pics.

Yes lodge searches will reveal moose, stick furniture and such for the other room.

I looked up Victoria Magazine and they have little to offer via the Web. I have a few back issues and they had some neat Victorian decor ideas. Still in print so maybe can get one at a news stand.
A family friend lives on a street in town with all Victorian houses and she has her front rooms decorated in Victorian, silk wreaths with tea cups and saucers glued on, roses, pearls and ribbon. Velvet throw pillows, heavy gold tassles on the drapery, heavy gilded framed artwork etc...
For a bathroom I think to lighten it up with a pink and gold would be cheerful with lace, pearls and roses. You could use wide upholstry trim for the "crown" molding on the walls.

Your moose, bear living room reminded me I wanted to make a coffee table I saw. Get an old childs sled, sand it down stain it, seal and attach coffee table legs for a lodge type coffee table.
I love plaids and paisley together. Country Curtains have nice curtains on their website and will send you sample swatches.
An idea for throw pillows is go to a SalVal or other second hand clothes store and find old sweaters, cut under the arms to make a tube sew one end, stuff a pre made pillow form in and hand stitch the top to make your own designer pillows. I found the 16x16 and the 18x18 pillow forms are a nice size. Hint: get a small sized sweater, they stretch.

I am looking this week and next for those gaudy Xmas sweaters with the beads and bling to make xmas pillows from those.

Halley, did you check over on the Home Decor forum? Those gals might be able to help you with ideas.

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: Home Decor Forum

Oh it is all your fault that I spent my night here on the web...but what fun. Just kidding. Check out these two blog sites and see all the neat ideas. Have fun, I have been.

http://sweetoldvintage.blogspot.com/
and
http://vintagetrifles.blogspot.com/

I think I know a style that can merge the two looks. It is the European "English Fox Hunt" look. But your Victorian look would not be the "American Victorian style". Your bathroom would have a dark wood sink cabinet. Ralph Lauren does a line of wallcoverings/fabrics that you might look at. But you really do not want to do the "American Cabin Look" and the "Lacy Victorian look" on the same floor of your house. Your house needs to flow with a connected, all-together, theme look. I agree with Karen that the folks over at Home Decor Forum could explain it better.

Bless you,

Susie

BEARS?! BEARS?! Did someone mention BEARS?! We love bears! We live in an area called BEAR CREEK CROSSING and Bear Creek runs through our property. Share any ideas you discover about Bears!!! Bear Hugs! Kirk

GW wouldn't let me do another reply last night,
forgot to mention the inexpesive way for lace/beaded fabric.
Second hand,news paper ads or SalVal stores for old wedding gowns is a good choice.
They sell them for around 20.00 here and lots of fabric in a wedding gown.

I too, thought of fabric for the walls upposed to paint or wallpaper. I have a few fabric covered walls in the house now but I wasn't sure about using fabric for the walls in a bathroom and the humidity. That is, assuming it has a shower or bath.

Go to "Black Forest Decor" for lot of moose & bear wallpaper borders. Don't think that is company but they have the neat borders. Kirk did you get that!!! You will like the bears!!! Jan

1 more good site "Woodland Things" click on bear decor! I still don't see this mixing with Victorian, this is what i call rustic, log cabin type stuff but they have great bear & moose stuff!!Jan

I agree with susiewantsroses that a Victorian style dining room and a North Lodge style living room would be a HGTV don't. lol! I agree the English country look would probably be a more cohesive style. You could still incorporate some Victorian style (dark woods, oriental rugs, even flowery wallpaper) and North Lodge (moose and bear pictures/statues) with the English country look but the furnishings would be a bit more traditional than the North Lodge look and not as ornate as the Victorian. English country can be both formal and informal. Do a search on English country to get some ideas.