more. This DVD is a soothing blend of exquisite photography, video art, and wonderful music. Full Widescreen with a captivating Dolby 5.1 surround soundtrack. Looks great on any TV. For those with home theatre, this DVD will transform your flat screen TV into a relaxing work of art. Makes an elegant background atmosphere for entertaining.  (less)

of down-to-earth advice and wisdom from the individual gardeners who own and cultivate these magical plots.Gardens Featured, in order: YEW TREE COTTAGE UPPER MILL COTTAGE CAMP COTTAGE SWAN COTTAGES LANE COTTAGE SNAPE COTTAGE EAST LAMBROOK MANOR ASH TREE COTTAGENarrated by John Joss This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.  (less)

activity, and we explore the Cotswolds by air. This is also horse country, and we get up early to watch thoroughbreds being exercised at a nearby training ground. THE LYGON ARMS Ever since Elizabeth I first stayed here in 1546, the Lygon Arms has been a favorite destination. Their guest book's a "Who's Who" of English history. The rooms, brimming with antiques, and the cuisine, served in an ancient Hunting Hall, are world class. Manager Kirk Ritchie takes us to a local art gallery with museum-quality paintings, and we enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the countryside. EASTNOR CASTLE Started in the early 1800's, the turreted fortress was probably the last fortified castle ever built. It is an ostentatious throwback to the midd...  (less)

old shaving stand scrounged from a barn and more. * One Massachusetts man who bought and restored a classic 1740 Boston highboy was pleased to find out it's worth $50,000. But he was less happy to learn it could have commanded $120,000--if he'd left its "ugly" finish intact. * A woman in Connecticut was given a moth-eaten fiddle case by her neighbor. While the dusty 19th-century French violin inside holds very little value, the shredded 1830 bow alone is worth $8,000. Join antiques expert Chris Jussel and his team of specialists as they examine these objects and many more--in clips from the popular PBS series taped around the country--plus footage never seen on TV. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's sta...  (less)

that include more than wine tasting. Most people know of the famous Northern California wine regions, but there are roughly eight wine regions in California and one that has recently been in the news is the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Region -- the setting for the academy award nominated film Sideways. The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Region is just 125 miles north of Los Angeles and 35 miles from Santa Barbara. Although in the movie Miles and Jack only visit five wineries there are more than 40 in the area. From horseback riding to the historic Cold Spring Tavern, then on to the colorful western towns of the valley, Joseph takes viewers to local museums and attractions such as the Santa Ynez Heritage Museum with its collection of antique sta...  (less)

personally supervise the attentive service and excellent cuisine. Hot air ballooning is a favorite activity, and we explore the Cotswolds by air. This is also horse country, and we get up early to watch thoroughbreds being exercised at a nearby training ground. THE LYGON ARMS Ever since Elizabeth I first stayed here in 1546, the Lygon Arms has been a favorite destination. Their guest book's a "Who's Who" of English history. The rooms, brimming with antiques, and the cuisine, served in an ancient Hunting Hall, are world class. Manager Kirk Ritchie takes us to a local art gallery with museum-quality paintings, and we enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the countryside. EASTNOR CASTLE Started in the early 1800's, the turreted fortress was probably the last fortified c...  (less)

of 42 Presidents, it has also been a home. The White House is perhaps the most photographed location in all of the United States of America but those images are mostly from the outside looking in. Now, President and Mrs. Bush invite viewers to join them on the first in-depth televised tour of this grand residence since Jacqueline Kennedy invited cameras inside in 1962. President and Mrs. Bush share their own personal insights and what it has been like to live in this historical house. In addition, special guests, brothers Leslie and Leigh Keno, well known from television's Antiques Roadshow, join the tour to offer their insight and engaging curiosity to the journey.  (less)

Then a teen's innocent game of hide-and-seek leads to an encounter with the macabre. Next, a young couple purchases an antique mirror that unleashes a horrific power from its past. In a lighter vein, two competitive golfers play for stakes that may haunt the winner forever. Finally, a renowned ventriloquist descends into an abyss of madness and murder when his dummy develops a mind of its own. But even after these frightening tales are told, does one final nightmare await them all? Britain's venerable Ealing Studios brought together four brilliant directors -Charles Crichton (THE LAVENDER HILL MOB), Basil Dearden (THE MIND BENDERS), Alberto Cavalcanti (NICHOLAS NICKLEBY) and Robert Hamer (KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS) to create this cla...  (less)

Sui made that name with frou-frou dresses that married pop and antique inspirations. Her trend-setting collections hit the catwalk for the first time in 1991, and she has been a fashionistas favorite ever since, from design to price-point.  (less)

Victoria Wood's sketch show, As Seen On TV finally appears on DVD. Britain's queen of comedy is loved for her mischievous perception of daily life. This tongue-in-cheek blend of songs, sketches and the tacky soap opera 'Acorn Antiques,' ably assisted by friends Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Patricia Routledge and Susie Blake, has received six awards including 4 BAFTAs. (2 DVD Set, 4:3 Fullscreen, English audio, optional English for the hearing impaired subtitles)  (less)

beds, as well as more ornate tables. Let Joyce Bernard, an outstanding craftsperson and miniaturist for the past 30 years, also share her techniques for finishing the furniture with paints and varnishes. These are great projects for miniaturists who want to be able to make everything themselves.  (less)

sound news feeds, B-roll, and footage clips. Segments: U.S. Drug Policy Coordinator William Bennett; Lawrence of Arabia Restoration; U.S./Soviet Joint Business Ventures; Twentieth Century Art Celebration; New Robots Used In Hazardous Work; Brunswick Stew; Artist Recreates Marble and Antique Effects; New Surgical Technique for Bone Lengthening; Profile of Photographer Robert Llewelyn; and Underwater Hockey. From the U.S. Information Agency. This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material. The content summary for this DVD is adapted from an historical description provided by the government agency or donor at the...  (less)