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Secrets of the SALVAGED GARDEN
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Secrets of the SALVAGED GARDEN

Add unique character and timeless charm to your outside space with repurposed salvaged finds

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Creating a VICTORIAN KITCHEN
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Creating a VICTORIAN KITCHEN

A new book, Victorian Modern: A Design Bible for the Victorian Home, by Jo Leevers and Rachael Smith, takes a look at the history of Victorian rooms and how they can be adapted for life today. This is an edited extract of its chapter on kitchens

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5 mins  |
June 2023
FLOWER POWER
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FLOWER POWER

Over the top yet undoubtedly joyful, the Coalbrookdale style of encrusted porcelain first produced by Coalport was quickly imitated, says Willa Latham

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Royal memorabilia
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Royal memorabilia

Noah Hilditch on the collection he has built since childhood

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2 mins  |
June 2023
All in Bloom
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All in Bloom

Floral fabrics have been staples of textile design for centuries, and while styles have evolved, the appeal is everlasting, says Celia Rufey

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3 mins  |
June 2023
Setting the scene
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Setting the scene

Clive Mead and Stephen Hewson have revealed the historical past of this Tardis-like townhouse in Deal, with a little bit of help from their imaginations

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3 mins  |
June 2023
City CALM
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City CALM

In Paris, behind a charming leafy courtyard, Aude Christin’s apartment has been transformed with colour, pattern and antiques, creating a country house feeling in the bustling city

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Shopping with the pros
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Shopping with the pros

Cathy and Peter Bullen are well practised at buying antiques and vintage pieces from Provences flea markets. Here, Cathy talks to Katie Pike and shares her top tips...

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Patina Provençal
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Patina Provençal

As seasoned dealers in French antiques, Cathy and Peter Bullen were well placed to turn this historic house into their home from home

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3 mins  |
June 2023
BOOK REVIEWS
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BOOK REVIEWS

Settle into summer with these three delightful reads, for lovers of ART, TRAVEL, CRAFTSMANSHIP and DECORATIVE ANTIQUES

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Talking Shop: THOMPSON'S GARDEN EMPORIUM
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Talking Shop: THOMPSON'S GARDEN EMPORIUM

Michael Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Garden Emporium, speaks to Molly Malsom about his passion for Coalbrookdale benches, the painstaking restoration process, and the thrill of the chase...

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1 min  |
June 2023
STYLE & SHOPPING
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STYLE & SHOPPING

Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home

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1 min  |
June 2023
Drew Pritchard
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Drew Pritchard

The Salvage Hunter, whose memoir is out now, talks about his love of antiques and his life in the trade...

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Cabinet of Curiosities
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Cabinet of Curiosities

In Mary Poppins (1934) and, later, Disney's film adaptation, a bird woman sells bags of crumbs on the steps of St Paul's. It's an evocative image

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Andy Warhol textiles
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Andy Warhol textiles

A leviathan on the 1960s Pop Art scene, Warhol's earlier textiles were virtually unknown, but an exhibition of garments made from fabrics in his designs is set to change this

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3 mins  |
July 2023
The Mask of Greatness
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The Mask of Greatness

Peter Malone associates death masks with faded glory' and teams them with busts and architectural mouldings to great effect in his home

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Finnish flamboyance
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Finnish flamboyance

Ann-Mari has bucked the national trend and decorated her flat with vintage finds and also a dramatic - and unusual colour palette

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3 mins  |
July 2023
A fresh perspective
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A fresh perspective

Downsizing takes careful consideration, but Sarah Jempson has created a comfortable new home for herself and husband Jonathan by combining their most-loved antiques and collections with new ideas and stylish finishes

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3 mins  |
July 2023
A sense of ADVENTURE
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A sense of ADVENTURE

Pieces acquired from around the globe sit harmoniously with vernacular details in this Normandy home

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Open HOUSE
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Open HOUSE

Alice Roberton uncovers the wonderful world of home pop-ups, where well-curated and beautifully displayed antique and vintage treasures can be admired - and purchased - in a domestic setting

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4 mins  |
July 2023
ALICE KETTLE
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ALICE KETTLE

Dominique Corlett speaks to the award-winning textile artist about a life dedicated to stitch and the joys of sewing backwards

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4 mins  |
July 2023
A tribute to Judith Miller
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A tribute to Judith Miller

Friends and colleagues of the hugely respected and loved antiques expert share their thoughts and memories

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8 mins  |
July 2023
WHY I COLLECT Carlton Ware money boxes
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WHY I COLLECT Carlton Ware money boxes

With their fun patterns and bright colours, the mid-century designs by Vivienne Brennan are immensely appealing, finds collector

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2 mins  |
May 2023
THE TALENTED Mr Daniel
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THE TALENTED Mr Daniel

Having left Spode to set up on his own, this skilful designer developed innovative designs using traditional methods

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3 mins  |
May 2023
FLIGHTS OF FANCY
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FLIGHTS OF FANCY

From practical household objects to flamboyant embellishment and imaginative designs inspired by flowers, fruit and even hot air balloons, it's no wonder toleware's popularity is soaring

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4 mins  |
May 2023
Level UP your collecting
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Level UP your collecting

Is your collection getting out of hand, or not quite as exciting to you as it once was? Maybe it’s time to take it to the next level, says Emma Longstaff, with a few pointers from the experts

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10+ mins  |
May 2023
Heart and soul
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Heart and soul

Paula Goodburn's South African childhood has left its mark, and the sights and sounds of the country inform all aspects of her design

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3 mins  |
May 2023
Country Pleasures
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Country Pleasures

Nicky Willis relocated to the picturesque village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, to create a tranquil home alongside a stylish shop filled with tempting antiques and bespoke furnishings

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3 mins  |
May 2023
A colourful existence
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A colourful existence

For former Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers, there's nothing better than a project, and her home is forever in flux

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3 mins  |
May 2023
What am I?
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What am I?

Each issue we take a close look at an unusual antique... can you guess what it is?

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1 min  |
May 2023