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Think Finland, think clean lines, white walls and minimal contemporary furniture. This was not the aesthetic of choice for AnnMari Månsson and her partner Henrik in their flat in the Finnish town of Ekenäs. Here, white is offset with black-painted woodwork, daring gold details (including, ingeniously, gold leaf-covered kitchen tiles) and William Morris wallpaper. And, when it comes to furnishings, almost everything is old. In fact, only the bed, sofa and a few other pieces are new.
'Growing up, we didn't have the opportunity to buy new things, so buying second-hand has always been my first choice. As an adult I'm still very critical of buying new things, although now I have different reasons. I think we should all be mindful of the way we use nature's resources. Antiques also bring a certain depth and authenticity to spaces that new things just can't compete with. I find comfort and a sense of peace when surrounded with antiques.'
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Lisa Coppin
The Cotswold Company’s chief creative officer shares the pieces that mean so much to her
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TRAVEL
Six of the best pineta, plus a festive trip to Covent Garden. Review of The Orange, Belgravia by Katie Pike, travel stories
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OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE
Stumbled upon by chance, this ingenious material was a more affordable option than solid silver, and well-preserved examples are particularly desirable today
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Merrily on high
Summoning servants since the 1700s, bell boards create instant English country-house style (even if you don't have any servants). Emma Longstaff dons her pinny
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Let it snow
Nostalgic, magical and highly collectable, snow globes are curious objects of wonder that never fail to instil joy
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Velvet Crush
Once the preserve of the wealthy, velvet finally touched all levels of society, thanks to advances in its production process
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Celebrating in the Stable
Antiques dealer Julia von Hülsen specialises in Gustavian pieces - all of which look perfectly placed in her German home
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Victorian toy theatres charming and exquisitely designed miniature worlds have inspired theatre royalty for decades. Today, the tradition is being kept alive by a small but talented network of makers
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NICHOLAS LEES
The ceramic artist talks to Dominique Corlett about new ways of working with clay and blurring the edges of solid objects
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Candy CHRISTMAS
Pastel hues, vintage decorations and bowls of sweet treats: the festive run-up is gloriously joyful at Bettina Færgeman's historic Copenhagen apartment, where there's an emphasis on entertaining...