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HEIRLOOMS OF THE FUTURE NDIDI EKUBIA
Exquisite silver vessels grace the shelves of museums and beautiful homes around the world - and now they're attracting a new generation of collectors, discovers Rosanna Morris
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September 2023
Homes & Antiques
LUKE HONEY'S Cabinet of Curiosities
This Month: Ceramic Fairings
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Six of the best COVERED MARKETS
Elegant components of many European cities since the mid 1800s, the continent’s covered markets remain marvels of period architecture as well as retail, says Rhiannon Batten
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
TRAVEL
ART DECO HOTELS, historic COVERED MARKETS, the latest TRAVEL NEWS, plus FAIRS AUCTIONS
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Secrets of the SALVAGED GARDEN
Add unique character and timeless charm to your outside space with repurposed salvaged finds
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Creating a VICTORIAN KITCHEN
A new book, Victorian Modern: A Design Bible for the Victorian Home, by Jo Leevers and Rachael Smith, takes a look at the history of Victorian rooms and how they can be adapted for life today. This is an edited extract of its chapter on kitchens
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
FLOWER POWER
Over the top yet undoubtedly joyful, the Coalbrookdale style of encrusted porcelain first produced by Coalport was quickly imitated, says Willa Latham
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Royal memorabilia
Noah Hilditch on the collection he has built since childhood
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
All in Bloom
Floral fabrics have been staples of textile design for centuries, and while styles have evolved, the appeal is everlasting, says Celia Rufey
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June 2023
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Setting the scene
Clive Mead and Stephen Hewson have revealed the historical past of this Tardis-like townhouse in Deal, with a little bit of help from their imaginations
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
City CALM
In Paris, behind a charming leafy courtyard, Aude Christin’s apartment has been transformed with colour, pattern and antiques, creating a country house feeling in the bustling city
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Shopping with the pros
Cathy and Peter Bullen are well practised at buying antiques and vintage pieces from Provences flea markets. Here, Cathy talks to Katie Pike and shares her top tips...
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Patina Provençal
As seasoned dealers in French antiques, Cathy and Peter Bullen were well placed to turn this historic house into their home from home
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
BOOK REVIEWS
Settle into summer with these three delightful reads, for lovers of ART, TRAVEL, CRAFTSMANSHIP and DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Talking Shop: THOMPSON'S GARDEN EMPORIUM
Michael Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Garden Emporium, speaks to Molly Malsom about his passion for Coalbrookdale benches, the painstaking restoration process, and the thrill of the chase...
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
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June 2023
Homes & Antiques
Drew Pritchard
The Salvage Hunter, whose memoir is out now, talks about his love of antiques and his life in the trade...
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
Cabinet of Curiosities
In Mary Poppins (1934) and, later, Disney's film adaptation, a bird woman sells bags of crumbs on the steps of St Paul's. It's an evocative image
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
Andy Warhol textiles
A leviathan on the 1960s Pop Art scene, Warhol's earlier textiles were virtually unknown, but an exhibition of garments made from fabrics in his designs is set to change this
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
The Mask of Greatness
Peter Malone associates death masks with faded glory' and teams them with busts and architectural mouldings to great effect in his home
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
Finnish flamboyance
Ann-Mari has bucked the national trend and decorated her flat with vintage finds and also a dramatic - and unusual colour palette
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
A fresh perspective
Downsizing takes careful consideration, but Sarah Jempson has created a comfortable new home for herself and husband Jonathan by combining their most-loved antiques and collections with new ideas and stylish finishes
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
A sense of ADVENTURE
Pieces acquired from around the globe sit harmoniously with vernacular details in this Normandy home
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
Open HOUSE
Alice Roberton uncovers the wonderful world of home pop-ups, where well-curated and beautifully displayed antique and vintage treasures can be admired - and purchased - in a domestic setting
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July 2023
Homes & Antiques
ALICE KETTLE
Dominique Corlett speaks to the award-winning textile artist about a life dedicated to stitch and the joys of sewing backwards
4 min |
July 2023
Homes & Antiques
A tribute to Judith Miller
Friends and colleagues of the hugely respected and loved antiques expert share their thoughts and memories
8 min |
July 2023
Homes & Antiques
WHY I COLLECT Carlton Ware money boxes
With their fun patterns and bright colours, the mid-century designs by Vivienne Brennan are immensely appealing, finds collector
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May 2023
Homes & Antiques
THE TALENTED Mr Daniel
Having left Spode to set up on his own, this skilful designer developed innovative designs using traditional methods
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May 2023
Homes & Antiques
FLIGHTS OF FANCY
From practical household objects to flamboyant embellishment and imaginative designs inspired by flowers, fruit and even hot air balloons, it's no wonder toleware's popularity is soaring
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May 2023
Homes & Antiques
Level UP your collecting
Is your collection getting out of hand, or not quite as exciting to you as it once was? Maybe it’s time to take it to the next level, says Emma Longstaff, with a few pointers from the experts
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