“ADVENTURE IS NOT AN EVENT. ADVENTURE IS A STATE OF MIND.”
~MATILDA
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To say that my Great Aunt Matilda was a strong-willed, independent woman is to say that Antarctica is “a little chilly.” Matilda’s indifference toward her status as a woman in The Victorian Era shows just how opinionated and outspoken she was. She let her passion for travel lead her around the world on countless adventures, the tales from which she would spin to audiences ranging from her nieces and nephews to a certain Mr. Roosevelt (yes, the one with the pince-nez glasses)!

‍If there was one thing that was constant throughout her adventures, it was her fascination with the objects, trinkets, and antiques she found along the way. I remember the excitement I had as a small child when she would unlock the stairway door to let me explore the attic of her home. Dozens of trunks filled to bursting with treasures awaited me there, each hand-picked with care and collected, along with her stories, to be revisited again and again. Within our store, we hope you will find the spirit of Aunt Matilda, along with a treasure that will become a part of your story.