CATEGORIES
Collecting JOHN OGILBY'S MAPS
A typical 17th-century county map finely detailed towns, villages and rivers, yet it was Ogilby who made roads the focus
HEART OF OAK
From tables to coffers, beautifully handcarved pieces of early oak furniture are as useful today as they were over 400 years ago, and work surprisingly well in modern interiors
UK FAIRS SPECIAL 2024
Whether youre searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and afew decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer
Spitalfields Silk
During the 18th century, thousands of skilled Huguenot silk weavers settled in east London’s Spitalfields, kickstarting the golden age of English silk design and production, says Celia Rufey
A lesson IN STYLE
Nestled in one of the Cotswolds' most notable villages, this unique historic property has seen numerous changes over the years, but is now a welcoming home, thanks to its industrious owners
Fresh Perspective
Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity
English Rose
Blousy florals and vintage finds conibine to Create a Felaxed feelin an 18th-century farmworker s cottage
MARTIN & DOWLING
Malcolm Martin of the esteemed wood-sculpting duo speaks to Dominique Corlett about a quarter of a century of collaboration, and letting the work lead the way
48 hours in Manchester & Stockport
There is so much more to this thriving area of north-west England than football and soap operas
THE ALCOCK MYSTERY
Willa Latham goes on the trail of one of the most enigmatic figures in British porcelain
Bringing it all back home?
As ancient treasures are steadily returned to their places of origin after decades housed in Western museums, Emma Longstaff explores the complex and often emotive debate
Collecting POCKET WATCHES
More affordable than wristwatches and often superior in quality, the pocket watch could well be the timepiece of the moment for collectors...
Ruling the roost
A modest farm building in Kent proved the perfect blank canvas for a joyful restoration that celebrates salvaged items and industrial antiques
Surprise creations
Natasha Redcliffe breathed fresh life into this Victorian stationmaster's house, combining vintage finds with DIY flourishes to give this once-neglected home an elegant, theatrical edge
ART AND BEAUTY
Franck Montialoux and his husband Miguel lovingly restored this elegant manor house in Normandy, and filled it with pieces that reflect their love of antiques and portraiture
Paper Trails
Museum archives and historic stately homes are mines of decorative wallpaper designs that are ripe for reinterpretation
The art of colour
Exciting partnerships between paint companies and museums, galleries and heritage organisations offer inspiration for home decoration
BOXES OF DELIGHTS
A habit once beloved by all tranches of society, snuff taking sparked a fashion for elaborately crafted boxes to house the tobacco, opening up a rich collecting field
Irresistible ikat
The intricate dyeing technique of ikat has changed little since its nascence and the fabrics remain much admired, says Celia Rufey
Forgotten female artists.
Florence Evans tells us about her passion for bringing forgotten women artists to light, and the great joy in discovering hidden gems
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
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