Homes & Antiques - July 2023

In this issue

FINNISH FLAMBOYANCE
Bucking the trend in Finland with a dramatic colour palette.

CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
Luke Honey on the penny toys that delighted Victorian and Edwardian children.

HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE
Dominique Corlett meets award-winning textile artist Alice Kettle..

A tribute to Judith Miller

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

8 mins

ALICE KETTLE

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

4 mins

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

4 mins

A sense of ADVENTURE

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

2 mins

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

3 mins

Finnish flamboyance

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

3 mins

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

3 mins

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

3 mins

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

2 mins

Drew Pritchard

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

2 mins

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Homes & Antiques Magazine Description:

Homes & Antiques is a must-read for those who love great design and beautiful objects from every era. Alongside our unrivalled guides to antiques and collectables, you’ll find inspiring real interiors, sizzling style and decorating ideas and a huge range of features on everything from heritage and architecture to vintage fashion.