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Toile de Jouy: what is it and a brief history
Bucolic scenes of courting couples and peasants harvesting hay typify toile de Jouy, but there’s more to this cloth, which graced the wardrobes and interiors of 18th and 19th-century France
48 hours in Totnes
This fiercely independent, bohemian town keeps on improving and is a place to shop and saunter before heading down the Devon lanes to explore the hamlets and creeks of the River Dart, says Rosanna Morris
8 best Easter wreaths for 2024
Spruce up your front door for the bank holiday weekend with our selection of Easter wreaths
Restoring a historic home in the Cotswolds
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. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
Easter table ideas: 7 ways to decorate your Easter dining table
From toile de Jouy napkins to pretty plates and fresh flower arrangements, here are some fun, seasonal Easter table ideas...
Hitting the sweet spot: amazing chocolate shops to visit
Driven by a passion for chocolate, these artisan makers are top of the chocs when it comes to flavour and design, and well worth stopping by for a truffle or two, says Rhiannon Batten
Editor's Choice
28 best scented candles to add a delicious sense of luxury to your home
Our pick of the best scented candles to make your home smell delicious, from the most luxurious brands to our high street favourites.
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46 unique living room ideas
Whether your home is a tiny apartment in the heart of the city or a terraced house in the suburbs; a pretty country cottage or a substantial period property set within a large garden or grounds, these living room ideas are sure to inspire...
Vintage cameras: popular models and how to sell them
Ever cleaned out the attic and stumbled upon a vintage camera? Read up on the most popular camera models throughout the ages and the surprises that come with them!
Seasonal Shopping
OUR EDIT OF THIS SEASON'S MUST HAVES
Best range cookers for 2024
Cook up a storm this year with one of these beautiful range cookers
13 stylish throws and blankets for 2024
Stay warm and cosy through the autumn chill with these stylish throw blankets
Best velvet sofas 2023: make a statement in your living room
Snuggle up on a gorgeous sofa upholstered in sumptuous velvet with our pick of the best velvet sofas to buy for 2023
7 of the best planters and plant pots for your garden
Add texture to your garden or conservatory with one of these tactile planters or pots, with styles from traditional terracotta to modern concrete sculptures
Where to shop for Antiques
THE BEST SPOTS TO FIND HIDDEN TREASURES
Where to buy antique and vintage furniture online
Buying and selling antique furniture online has never been easier, thanks to the success of apps and platforms like Instagram and Etsy. Here's our growing list of great vintage furniture dealers selling their wares online for you to buy from the comfort of your own home
Antiques fairs around the UK in March 2024
The best antiques fairs and vintage markets around the UK in March 2024
Where to buy antique jewellery and silver online
From beautiful Victorian brooches to detailed silverware, these are the best places to buy antique jewellery and silver online
Collecting Martinware: a potted history plus how much it's worth
Martin Millard, director of Cheffins auction house, shares his expertise on collecting Martinware grotesques, from their beginnings to current auction value
How to buy and collect Staffordshire dog figurines
Usually seen in pairs, antique Staffordshire dogs are charming additions to a mantelpiece. Discover why they're so collectable
A Guide to Art Deco Jewellery
We delve into the world of Art Deco jewellery to discover its history, the most prized pieces and how to buy a few beautiful jewels of your own…
Beginners' guide to collecting stamps
If you've been surprised by the incredible value and significance of the royal family's stamp collection, read on for everything you need to know about starting your own collection
Collecting antique and vintage cocktail watches
Uncover the history of ladies cocktail watches, with tips on what to look for if you're in the market for a beautiful antique timepiece
Collecting Russian Easter eggs
The Russian tsars and tsarinas started the tradition of presenting painted porcelain eggs as Easter gifts. Our expert Margo Oganesian cracks open the story of these highly prized mementoes of the Imperial period...
Babycham: the best drink for a vintage Christmas
Sarah-Jane Hosegood falls for the charms of Babycham, surely the vintage lover's favourite tipple for the festive season?
Real Homes
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S INDOOR SPACES
Newly renovated barn filled with mid-century furniture in Wales
A love of mid-century furniture combined with art, 80s and Art Deco animal ceramics collected over the years, has created a home full of fond memories for Lucy and Jasper Warry. Feature Sian Williams. Photographs Brent Darby
18th-Century farmworker’s cottage in Wiltshire
Blousy florals and vintage finds combine to create a relaxed feel in an 18th-century farmworker’s cottage. Feature Sara Emslie, Photographs Rachel Whiting
A hands-on restoration of an Edwardian home in London
After a laborious, hands-on restoration of their Edwardian London home, Sheila and Giles Udy turned to interior designer Susanna Thomas to rekindle its decorative charms. Feature Serena Fokschaner. Photographs Rachael Smith
A colourful London terrace filled with Art Deco finds
In Helen Banzhaf’s London terrace, her work and home life coexist in perfect harmony, each side enhancing the other’s character. Feature Francine Raymond Photographs Jody Stewart
Designers share their favourite hot-spots for inspiration
From Charleston farmhouse to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, five designers talk to Rosanna Morris about the favourite places that inspire their work
Behind the brand: Watts 1874
With a museum-standard archive, it’s no surprise that this esteemed heritage textile and wallpaper brand is a favourite with interior decorators. Feature Kara O’Reilly.
9 unique entrance hall ideas for a welcoming space
From bold wallpaper to patterned tiles, give your home the wow-factor with these entryway ideas
Boot room ideas
From spacious rooms to small corners, here are a few boot room ideas for a stylish and practical place to remove wellies and hang coats and umbrellas
Mini-Break Inspiration
THE BEST GETAWAYS FOR HERITAGE LOVERS
48 hours in Maastricht
With its cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is well worth a visit. Discover how to spend a weekend in this exciting city, steeped in history and charm
Lesser-known cities to visit in Belgium
Karen Harvey takes us on a tour of some of Belgium’s lesser-known cities, each with plenty to offer lovers of antiques shopping, fine food and culture
Review: The Stack, Trelion, Cornwall
The Stack is nestled in a Cornish hamlet and is both cosy and stylish, making it a perfect Christmas retreat
Review: Boconnoc House & Estate, Cornwall
Boconnoc is at the heart of the Lostwithiel area in Cornwall and the sprawling 860-acre estate is not only an events venue but also an enchanting place to stay…
16 royal buildings to visit in the UK
We round up the best royal buildings to visit around the UK, from castles to palaces to the great Tower of London...
Best haunted castles and stately homes to visit around the UK
Stately homes, castles and heritage homes all have a spooky story to tell. Are you brave enough to pay one of these haunted castles and houses a visit?
Antiques of the Week
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF ANTIQUES
UK Fairs Special 2024
Whether you’re searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and a few decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer
Discover the forgotten women of the Arts and Crafts movement
May Morris, Mary Seton Watts, Margaret Macdonald… Well over a century ago, these pioneering women made a huge contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement, yet they were overshadowed by their male contemporaries. Now it’s their time to shine!
UK auctions calendar for March & April 2024
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in March & April 2024