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48 hours in MAASTRICHT
‘A walled city on a beautiful river, with cobbled streets, stylish boutiques, grand squares and one of the world’s top antiques fairs, Maastricht in the Netherlands is steeped in history and charm, discovers Caroline Wheater
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Pride of place SUNDERLAND LUSTRE
Admired for its pearly-pink glaze and often beguiling inscriptions, Sunderland lustre is a collector’s dream, says Janet Gleeson in her first column on regional antiques
3 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
STAR SALES
For this months selection, Caroline Wheater focuses on furniture that has recently been offered in Fine sales at some of the UKs best auction houses
4 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Antique Rugs
Sue and Nick Shrimpton and their daughter Min sell antique rugs through their business, Yarn, after years of collecting for their homes. Sue tells us more...
3 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
4 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
4 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
8 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
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March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
Fresh Perspective
Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ Suffolk home is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity
3 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
English Rose
Blousy florals and vintage finds conibine to Create a Felaxed feelin an 18th-century farmworker s cottage
2 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
March 2024
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in Manchester & Stockport
There is so much more to this thriving area of north-west England than football and soap operas
5 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
THE ALCOCK MYSTERY
Willa Latham goes on the trail of one of the most enigmatic figures in British porcelain
3 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
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October 2023
Homes & Antiques
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...
3 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
October 2023
Homes & 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
3 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
2 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
Paper Trails
Museum archives and historic stately homes are mines of decorative wallpaper designs that are ripe for reinterpretation
4 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
The art of colour
Exciting partnerships between paint companies and museums, galleries and heritage organisations offer inspiration for home decoration
5 min |
October 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
Irresistible ikat
The intricate dyeing technique of ikat has changed little since its nascence and the fabrics remain much admired, says Celia Rufey
3 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
6 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
2 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
3 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
Bold type
Textile designer Zoe Davis and her husband James have transformed their Grade II-listed farmhouse with vibrant hues and vintage finds
3 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
5 min |
September 2023
Homes & Antiques
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
9 min |