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LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities
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LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities

Last year, two Iznik tiles (one 'mid 19th century' in blue and white; the other 17th century 'with a turquoise glaze', with 'small chips and losses' and 'a resin repair') sold for a remarkable £14,500 at Dreweatts, against an estimate of £500-£800.

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July 2024
Home of bright ideas
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Home of bright ideas

Eclectic vintage finds, bold colour choices and carefully edited collections have brought new life to this 19th-century worker's cottage in the Dutch countryside

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July 2024
ALL SET FOR SUMMER
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ALL SET FOR SUMMER

Celebrate the sunshine with a season of al fresco dining and make every gathering magical, from lazy picnics to leisurely outdoor dinners

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July 2024
Animal magic
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Animal magic

Brought to life in myriad ways, whether printed, woven or embroidered, animals and birds have always been popular motifs in textile design, says Celia Rufey

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June 2024
Bright, bold and BRILLIANT
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Bright, bold and BRILLIANT

Small homes don't need to compromise on character. In Nick Kenny's two-up, two-down terrace, natural light, upcycled pieces and colourful accents make a big impact

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June 2024
Petite et chic
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Petite et chic

Amanda Grant and Kristian Dean's compact apartment encapsulates the essence of continental country house style

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June 2024
A thrifty MIX
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A thrifty MIX

Jill De Búrca's home was once a buy-to-let. Now that she's finally moved in, she has begun to furnish it with a quirky combination of antiques, vintage pieces and high street finds

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June 2024
Scholarly SANCTUARY
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Scholarly SANCTUARY

Statement antiques create drama in this one-bedroom former school hall, owned by antiques dealer Jean Hill

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June 2024
HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE - FLORA JAMIESON
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HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE - FLORA JAMIESON

The stained glass artist talks to Dominique Corlett about the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement and capturing the English countryside at its best

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June 2024
Armillary sphere
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Armillary sphere

The roots of the armillary sphere go back centuries but the design has retained its appeal, and sculptor David Harber creates some of today's most spectacular examples, says Jenny Oldaker

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June 2024
Six of the best HERITAGE RAILWAYS
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Six of the best HERITAGE RAILWAYS

Plying an 84-mile round trip route through the Scottish Highlands (current licensing woes willing), the Jacobite Steam Train starts at Fort William and skirts the tallest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, and spectacular beaches on its way to Mallaig.

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June 2024
TRAVEL
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TRAVEL

48 hours in Stockholm and the best heritage railways.

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June 2024
A PERSONAL PASSION
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A PERSONAL PASSION

For opera lovers, Glyndebourne Festival is the highlight of the summer, beloved for its magical setting as well as the calibre of its productions. Celia Rufey steps behind the scenes as it celebrates its 90th birthday

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June 2024
Small WONDERS
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Small WONDERS

Compact rooms can be awkward, but they're a great chance to get creative with design. We share tips, techniques and furniture to make the most of smaller spaces...

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June 2024
48 hours in LEWES
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48 hours in LEWES

As Glyndebourne Festival celebrates its 90th anniversary, there's no better time for a weekend away in the neighbouring town of Lewes in East Sussex says Sarah Riches

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May 2024
WE HEART ART
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WE HEART ART

Visiting national art galleries and their acclaimed masterpieces is one thing, but the real satisfaction of being an art lover lies in building a collection of your own, says Caroline Wheater

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May 2024
The mystery COLLECTOR
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The mystery COLLECTOR

One of the joys of collecting antiques is that pieces often come to us with stories attached. The story of Murray Pollinger, who built up an important collection of Samuel Alcock porcelain, is like the stuff of fiction. Fittingly so, as Willa Latham discovered...

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May 2024
Dream Dealers
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Dream Dealers

The antique textiles trade is a collaborative one, says Celia Rufey. Here, she speaks to a few key dealers about their working practices and discovers the pieces that most pique their interest

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May 2024
Pride of place WINDSOR CHAIRS
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Pride of place WINDSOR CHAIRS

These sturdy wooden stalwarts of the home are still very much in demand today. Janet Gleeson explores their story as she continues her series on regional antiques

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May 2024
New Romance
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New Romance

Having discovered this thatched cottage while holidaying in a favourite spot on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Christine Pink bought it as a weekend bolthole. However, she fell in love with the property and its surroundings and soon gave up city life

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May 2024
A Living Museum
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A Living Museum

Architect and artist Simon Hurst has spent years turning his everyday terraced house into a bequiling cabinet of curiosities

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May 2024
Queen of Vintage
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Queen of Vintage

Tineke Tichelaar has collected vintage design for decades, but only now have her treasures found a perfect home an old village train station with its authentic colours still intact

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May 2024
Ancient and MODERN
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Ancient and MODERN

A crumbling Dorset barn nestled in a beautiful garden has been transformed into a quirky open-plan home, filled with art and antiques

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May 2024
FRANCES PRIEST
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FRANCES PRIEST

Dominique Corlett speaks to the ceramic artist about the language of pattern, and tiles as public art

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May 2024
200 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
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200 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY

As the National Gallery celebrates its 200th birthday this May, Caroline Wheater discovers how the priceless art collection was born from the donations and bequests of wealthy art-lovers who wanted to share their treasures with the People

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May 2024
Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS
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Six of the best HISTORIC SHOPS

Whether you're looking for jewellery, sweet treats or a classic novel, make gift-shopping an event this Mother’ Day with a visit to these historical establishments, says Rhiannon Batten

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March 2024
48 hours in MAASTRICHT
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48 hours in MAASTRICHT

‘A walled city on a beautiful river, with cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is steeped in history and charm, discovers Caroline Wheater

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March 2024
Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE
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Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE

Admired for its pearly-pink glaze and often beguiling inscriptions, Sunderland lustre is a collector’s dream, says Janet Gleeson in her first column on regional antiques

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March 2024
STAR SALES
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STAR SALES

For this months selection, Caroline Wheater focuses on furniture that has recently been offered in Fine sales at some of the UKs best auction houses

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March 2024
Antique Rugs
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Antique Rugs

Sue and Nick Shrimpton and their daughter Min sell antique rugs through their business, Yarn, after years of collecting for their homes. Sue tells us more...

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March 2024