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STAMP OF APPROVAL
Secret symbolism, timeless truths, intimate glimpses into past lives, and intricate hand-engraved designs - antique wax seal stamps transform letters into works of art, and can teach us a lot about ourselves
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE
Married artists Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood built their careers in the 1930s and 40s, but only now - after an exhibition and auction of her work – is Tirzah getting her due recognition
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
WHY PROVENANCE MATTERS
Why do some pieces sell for far more than their estimates? Often, says Emma Longstaff, it's due to who owned it, and if there's a paper trail...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
City Escape
In Sian Bishop's home, a soothing neutral palette accented with antique golds and browns creates a tranquillity that belies its buzzy location
2 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in BATH
As Bath celebrates 250 years since the birth of one of its most famous residents, Jane Austen, now is the time to visit. Rosanna Morris finds this buzzy West Country city to be an irresistible fusion of period drama and 21st-century pizzazz
5 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
A good night's sleep
Bedding preferences (and sleeping arrangements) have varied throughout history, but antique bedlinen still resonates with us today
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September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Fairhaven, Newlyn
Stylish, quirky and located in a wonderful pocket of Cornwall (close to Penzance and St Ives), this converted fish store blends heritage with coastal cool
1 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Sleeping BEAUTIES
From period-style four-posters to contemporary oversized headboards, a statement bed creates a sumptuous focal point that's sure to bring sweet dreams
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Vivienne Westwood
Susan Baker's passion for historical fashion led her to discover - and become entranced by - one of the UK's most iconic fashion designers...
3 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
The season's best SALES
As autumn arrives, leading regional auction houses are leaping into action, offering a sparkling array of high quality antiques and collectables to furnish our homes and feed our passions
6 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
ANNETTE MARIE TOWNSEND
Botanical wax artist Annette Marie Townsend talks beeswax, pesticides and Victorian parlour craft with Dominique Corlett
4 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Colourful by Nature
Inspired by the natural world, interior designer Sarah Davenport fills her Lincolnshire home with bold colour, vintage treasures and meaningful pieces. The result is a fun, vibrant and welcoming space
2 min |
September 2025
Homes & Antiques
Collecting ANTIQUE LUGGAGE
Exquisitely made suitcases and trunks, both antique and vintage, carry with them all the romance of travel's golden age, says Emma Longstaff
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
48 hours in BRIDPORT
An enticing antiques scene, thriving independent spirit and an idyllic location are among the attractions of this welcoming Dorset town. Jenny Oldaker spends a weekend exploring its highlights...
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
The Silk Road
This hugely important trade route brought precious textiles and other commodities from East Asia through the Middle East to Europe. Celia Rufey journeys through its history and legacy
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Bluebell Farm
Tucked away in a quiet South Devon hamlet, not far from the coast, this thoughtfully-restored farmhouse is made for long, lazy summer days
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STAR SALES
A letter from Scott of the Antarctic and a Beatrix Potter painting are among the recent lots that caught Caroline Wheater's eye
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Beside the SEASIDE
A run-down 1970s bungalow on the Sussex coast has been transformed into a blissful beach house with a distinctly New England feel
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
EPONA SMITH
Combining jewellery making with the challenging and rare skill of hand-engraving, Epona Smith creates wondrous, delicate works, says Dominique Corlett
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
THE MAKERS' REVIVAL
Faced with the pressures of a harsh economic climate and other challenges of the modern world, traditional craft practices are declining in the UK, but there are promising glimmers of hope for even the most endangered crafts, says Jenny Oldaker
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Cevennes SOUL
A global collection of antiques and artwork fills this beautiful mountaintop home in the south of France, reflecting the life, passions and adventures of its creative owners, Lou and Dan Sayers
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Treasure Seekers
Michelle and Brett Farmer have filled an elegant apartment on the outskirts of Bath with their most cherished collections - acquired over a lifetime, from all corners of the world
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
A ROTHSCHILD LEGACY
Throughout his life, Lord Jacob Rothschild was a fervent supporter of the arts in Britain - now two masterpieces from his own collection are joining celebrated national institutions for everyone to enjoy, says Caroline Wheater
4 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
TREASURES FROM THE DEEP
Rare, radiant and steeped in romance – pearls have captivated collectors for centuries. From high-stakes dives to dazzling auctions, Emma Longstaff explores the hidden depths of these gems, and discovers what truly sets the finest apart
5 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best LUXURY RAIL TRIPS
From on-board spas to high-end dining, panoramic views and luxury cabins, Jenny Oldaker explores six iconic trains offering extraordinary journeys across the UK and beyond...
3 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
1 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Enthusiasms
This Month: Sundials
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Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Threads of Colour
Fashion entrepreneur Jeanne de Kroon found her forever home in a perfectly preserved 17th-century canal house in Amsterdam
2 min |
Summer 2025
Homes & Antiques
Collecting HAT PINS
Inspired by the headwear at Royal Ascot? Make like the fashionable set of the early 20th century and invest in an antique hat pin or two
4 min |
August 2025
Homes & Antiques
The culture shapers: RAILWAY TRAVEL
RAILWAY TRAVEL
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