Few would have enough to say about paint to fill 27 books, but British artist, designer, author, colour expert and inventor of ever-popular Chalk Paint, Annie Sloan, isn’t running out of ideas any time soon. Her latest offering, Annie Sloan Colourful Living: 30 Creative Upcycling Paint Projects for Your Home, does what it says on the (paint) tin, in the best possible way. Overflowing with ideas for giving preloved furniture a unique second life, the book is primed and ready to inspire.
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BULGARIA'S BEJEWELLED PAST
Buyers from around the world flocked to Geneva to bid on courtly jewels amassed by Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria and his family over a century ago - a collection that had lain untouched for many decades, discovers Caroline Wheater
THE ANTIQUES THAT SHAPED ME Georgie Wykeham
The interiors and furniture designer reflects on her antiques-filled childhood and favourite finds
Baukaus INVISIBLE REVOLUTION
The movement is predicted to make waves in 2025, and it’s easy to see why: its sleek lines and unfussy forms changed the way we approach interiors and today the style looks as fresh as ever
Enthusiasms
This Month: Dummy Boards
ECLECTIC Edwardian
In bringing this impressive period property in London back to life, its owner, Alice Merritt, has combined bold prints and quirky antiques to create a glamorous yet lived-in feel
A true ORIGINAL
In the Milanese home of architects Federica Gambigliani Zoccoli and Giovanni Maria Sacchi, an imaginative approach has created a unique, characterful and warm home, where there's a new surprise at every turn
Secrets of the STONES
Britain's ancient sites, with their many mysteries, have always inspired a sense of awe and wonder.James Alistair Henry shares some of his favourites
Natural Beauty
Derived from the flax plant, linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world, and its future is looking bright, too, says Celia Rufey
Displaying art
Christopher Peter’s apartment reflects his previous career as an art gallery curator. Here, he shares his tips on how best to display collections
SHADES OF WELLNESS
There’s a powerful link between our homes and our happiness, with interiors playing a crucial role in enhancing this connection. Read on for eight easy decorating ideas to boost wellbeing...
