CATEGORIES

Reach for the stars

As the sale of the Freddie Mercury collection takes centre stage at Sotheby's London this August and September, Caroline Wheater unpacks the rocketing phenomenon of the celebrity auction, where bidders buy into the lives of the rich and famous

A Place of Many Parts

Nick and Zoe Bullen both work in television production and their home, furnished with inherited pieces and finds gathered on their travels, reflects their storytelling skills

Home from HOME

Angela and Dr Geoff Kemp's beautifully eclectic New Zealand villa has been reimagined as a corner of England with colour, pattern, antiques and a few treasures from home

Bold type

Textile designer Zoe Davis and her husband James have transformed their Grade II-listed farmhouse with vibrant hues and vintage finds

The art of HOMEMAKING

Kathy Crisp and Russell Sherry have used their Sussex home to express their creativity, as well as their love of art and antiques, while staying true to the building's original features

SETTING THE SCENES

Period-drama season is upon us, and as viewers are transported by the sumptuous costumes and award-winning performances, we sneak beyond the sets to discover the hectic realm of sourcing antique props for TV and film

HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE NDIDI EKUBIA

Exquisite silver vessels grace the shelves of museums and beautiful homes around the world - and now they're attracting a new generation of collectors, discovers Rosanna Morris

LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities

This Month: Ceramic Fairings

Six of the best COVERED MARKETS

Elegant components of many European cities since the mid 1800s, the continent’s covered markets remain marvels of period architecture as well as retail, says Rhiannon Batten

TRAVEL

ART DECO HOTELS, historic COVERED MARKETS, the latest TRAVEL NEWS, plus FAIRS AUCTIONS

Secrets of the SALVAGED GARDEN

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

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

FLOWER POWER

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

Royal memorabilia

Noah Hilditch on the collection he has built since childhood

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

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

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

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...

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

BOOK REVIEWS

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

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...

STYLE & SHOPPING

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

Drew Pritchard

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

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

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

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

Finnish flamboyance

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

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

A sense of ADVENTURE

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

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