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ALL SET FOR SUMMER

Celebrate the sunshine with a season of al fresco dining and make every gathering magical, from lazy picnics to leisurely outdoor dinners

LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities

Last year, two Iznik tiles (one 'mid 19th century' in blue and white; the other 17th century 'with a turquoise glaze', with 'small chips and losses' and 'a resin repair') sold for a remarkable £14,500 at Dreweatts, against an estimate of £500-£800.

48 hours in NARBERTH & the Pembrokeshire Coast

Much feted for its food scene, the small Welsh town of Narberth can also be applauded for its vintage and antiques offering, which has blossomed in recent years, says Rosanna Morris

A place of CONTRASTS

Filled with art, Murano glass and other treasures, this Milanese villa is experiencing a new era of splendour thanks to Marco Arosio

Asante & Ewe Kente

This West African stripwoven cloth dates back centuries and is still manufactured today, representing a vibrant symbol of the area's history and traditions, says Celia Rufey

A buyer's guide to GARDEN ANTIQUES

Elevate your garden, Bridgerton style, with opulent statues, romantic fountains and oversized urns

Cartes de Visite

Some 20 years ago, Paul Frecker first discovered an album of cartes de visite - small Victorian photographs that were a phenomenon of their time. Today, he has a collection of over 10,000 cards

In your garden THIS MONTH

Pull up a garden chair, breathe in the glorious scents of summer and plan of all the gardening tasks to complete

Southern cider

Wow at your next summer party with this easy-yetimpressive cocktail. It has mellow whiskey flavours and a lively finish from lime juice and sparkling cider

Cafe culture

Unleash your inner barista and serve up the cafécore aesthetic in your kitchen

'I added homespun charm to this Victorian terrace'

Inspired by working in National Trust properties, Mel Green has filled her home with heritage colours, vintage furniture and handmade accessories

'Our dream home was three years in the making!”

Temi Lorant and husband Eugene made sure not to rush into renovating this run-down semi, taking years to plan the perfect extension and a put-together decor look

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR WINDOWS

Give your home kerb appeal while making it warmer and more energy efficient in time for winter by tackling old or outdated windows

Foliage chandelier

Give your dining area wow factor, like Sarah, with this striking yet simple faux foliage and LED candle chandelier

'I doubled my living space with an outdoor room'

Sarah Brooks swapped a dilapidated shed for a showstopping open summerhouse, decked out with stylish home comforts to bring the inside out

Hot Summer patterns

Heat up your schemes with four ways to use this season's trending prints

'I decorated this house twice to find my style'

Kayla Reynolds initially followed trends to decorate her new build, but soon realised she preferred the classic country look, so gave every room a timeless makeover

A PIECE OF PARADISE

This classic English garden in the Sussex countryside was a true labour of love, resulting in a place where there are stunning spaces - and vistas - at every turn

CALMING INFLUENCE

With its peaceful palette and carefully curated collection of antiques and modernist pieces, this handsome farmhouse is a balm for the soul

Unearthing beauty

Clay's role in the fine art world is expanding we have advice on collecting and reveal six studio ceramicists to know

Gather round

Dining spaces these days have many functions, but it is still important to make them beautiful for when they are playing host

courtyard gardens

THESE COMPACT AND CONSTRAINED OUTDOOR PLOTS CAN FEEL LIKE URBAN OASES IF THE RIGHT DESIGN CHOICES ARE MADE

Rooting For Change

The concept of the 'environmentally healthy' garden is something we should all be embracing - and top designers have the intel on how to get it right

A love letter to...

Nina Campbell explains why New England's Maine exerts a permanent pull on her heartstrings

SPANISH REVIVAL

The design of this restored 1900 Majorcan townhouse cleverly disguises all the mod cons so history prevails

Blazing a trail

Perhaps you know her from her incredible ceramic wall mural or her activism either way, Malene Djenaba Barnett is a groundbreaker in the truest sense of the word

NEXT BIG THING

Our favourite designers pick aname on their radar that ought to be on yours, too. This month: interior designer Hollie Bowden introduces a London-based furniture and lighting studio

PLAIN SAILING

This converted boathouse in Copenhagen provides carefree days on the waterfront for its architect owners

ZEST FOR LIFE

With its palette of sunny sorbet shades and space-enhancing design, this Milan apartment is full of good vibes

THE JOY OF...A rural idyll

This month, our columnist Joy Moyler extols the virtues of living - and working - in the countryside