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THE ANTIQUES THAT SHAPED ME - Tess Newall

The decorative artist and homeware designer shares her love of patina and a treasured childhood flower press

A Victorian Vision

There's a magical, story-book feel to this 19th-century manor in the Lincolnshire Wolds, where much-loved antique and vintage collections and a sensitive restoration have brought it back to life

Farm FRESH

Filled with painstakingly sourced primitive antiques and Welsh decorative pieces, Dorian Bowen's atmospheric farmstead is an authentic homage to bygone times

THE WOMEN OF MODERNISM

In the Modernist era, when clean lines, geometric forms, and functional design reshaped the world, a group of often-overlooked visionary women defied convention, pioneering innovations that laid the foundations of modern design, says

Global Treasures

Amber Clery has created a cosy, bohemian home filled with unusual finds gathered from her travels across the world

A blazing SUCCESS

This Georgian home in Northern Ireland, once ravaged by fire and time, has been reimagined for the modern age with vibrant colour, joyful patterns and a perfect balance of old and new

HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE SHANNON CLEGG

The botanical sculptor talks to Dominique Corlett about finding her niche and how her creative practice connects with the landscape of her childhood

48 hours in FROME

A cloth town of great importance from the 15th to the late-18th century, Frome in Somerset is now on the map for its vintage fashion and sustainable clothing, as well as its buzzing antiques scene, discovers Rosanna Morris

Island HOPPING

The traditional fitted kitchen island now faces competition from more flexible, modern alternatives

ON THE COFFEE TABLE Art through the ages

Explore 700 years of art history through the paintings of The National Gallery, with people at the heart of every page

8 ELEGANT KITCHEN UPDATES

While it may be costly to renovate your kitchen in its entirety, it's easier than you may think to make small adjustments that have a big impact, discovers

Relaxed LIVING

John and Katy Maskell Bell have filled their Victorian home with inherited treasures and antique finds to create a stylish yet warm and welcoming interior.

The HARD SELL

Like many of us post Christmas, Hattie Bell felt in need of a good clear out, but wasn't sure where to turn for items that were too special for the charity shop. Here, she tries and tests several methods - from selling ceramics at a vintage market to auctioning books...

THE ANTIQUES THAT SHAPED ME - Matt Dixon

The owner of TallBoy Interiors tells us about selling his first antique, and how to handle the pressure at French fairs.

48 hours in ASOLO

The medieval hilltop town of Asolo has captivated the imagination of visitors for centuries. Amanda Robinson finds out more about this beautiful- and romantic - Venetian gem...

Pride of place - STAFFORDSHIRE SLIPWARE

Distinguished by its bold, earthy colours and the use of liquid clay applied in decorative patterns, this rustic English pottery has a long and fascinating history, finds Janet Gleeson

ONE EYE ON THE PAST

Artist Sophie Glover explains how she creates her contemporary lover's eyes

Rainbow revelations

When Amy Eld bought her Pimlico home, its plain white walls sparked a desire to drench it in colour, before carefully furnishing it with vintage and antique treasures

Sustainable STYLE

When Nichola and Adam Burns moved from Bristol to France, they took their love of vintage and antique pieces with them, decorating their home with a multitude of stylish finds

Curated collections

Step into Marc Kitchen-Smith's atmospheric Cornish home, where antiques, history and passion intertwine to create a timeless, well-curated sanctuary.

Lisa Coppin

The Cotswold Company’s chief creative officer shares the pieces that mean so much to her

TRAVEL

Six of the best pineta, plus a festive trip to Covent Garden. Review of The Orange, Belgravia by Katie Pike, travel stories

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

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

Let it snow

Nostalgic, magical and highly collectable, snow globes are curious objects of wonder that never fail to instil joy

Velvet Crush

Once the preserve of the wealthy, velvet finally touched all levels of society, thanks to advances in its production process

Celebrating in the Stable

Antiques dealer Julia von Hülsen specialises in Gustavian pieces - all of which look perfectly placed in her German home

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

NICHOLAS LEES

The ceramic artist talks to Dominique Corlett about new ways of working with clay and blurring the edges of solid objects

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...