Downton Abbey
By Louise Irvine Last weekend I luxuriated in the new Downton Abbey movie and watched the aristocratic Crawley family prepare for a royal visit by
Save the Bees
By Louise Irvine Bees have been declared the most important living beings on this planet by wildlife experts and scientists, who have added them to
Pangolins in Pottery – Ardmore
By Louise Irvine This monumental Pangolin vase is the latest Ardmore piece to join the Wiener collection. Pangolins are believed to be the world’s most
Prestigious Paperweights
Our Birdwatching at WMODA blogs continue with a closer look at the Royal Crown Derby paperweights collection, which includes an aviary of bird designs in glistening
Carousel & Carnival
Our new carousel horse was acquired for WMODA thanks to Dr. Pat Sager Lane who commissioned the galloper 20 years ago. Carousel horses have been
All the Fun of the Fair
Our Carnival & Cabaret exhibit celebrates the art of having fun. This month we are looking back at how ceramic artists have portrayed amusement fairs of
Princess Badoura
Princess Badoura was the most prestigious and expensive figure ever made by Royal Doulton. It was made to order for wealthy clients for nearly 50
Paradise in Porcelain
Pictures in porcelain are practical as well as beautiful as the image is protected by the glaze, never fades and is easily cleaned. Not surprisingly,
Word Search
We are always thinking about interesting ways that you can enjoy WMODA at home. Elyse Buchanan, who works in our collections management department, is a
The Fantasy Art of Josephine Wall
Arthur Wiener, the founder of WMODA, is a huge fan of fantasy art by Josephine Wall and has been inspired to present her mystical paintings