In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Homes & Antiques

• Editor's Letter
  Tell us what inspires you in this issue of H&A. Tag @homes_antiques on Instagram or use the email address, right
• May
  This is the month to… travel back in time via a new immersive app, and try your hand at botanical drawing
• PURE HOLLYWOOD
  Hot on the heels of theatre and cinema hit Wicked, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, a pair of ruby slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the classic film, have sold for a meteoric sum, making movie memorabilia history, says Caroline Wheater
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• AN ODE TO FOLK
  Folk art’s perfectly imperfect, yet heartfelt, craftsmanship tells a story, filling homes with colour, character and a sense of history, believes style editor Kiera Buckley-Jones
• FABULOUS FOLK
  Employ a playful mix of flora and fauna for a layered look that feels personal, warm and welcoming
• Women in colour
  Celebrate the unsung achievements of visionary female artists, plus transform your home through creative ways with paint
• Soap and Salvation
  Lorna Fairey chats to Jo and Barrie McPherson about the evolution of their Rye-based antiques and homewares shop
• Collecting THROUGH THE AGES
  From picking up pretty pebbles on a beach to curating displays of art or antiques, we are all collectors at heart, finds Ellie Tennant
• AGALIS MANESSI
  Dominique Corlett speaks to the ceramic artist about her quirky, personality-filled painted ceramic vases, plates and animals - created using the 16th-century maiolica technique
• Continental collections
  Filled with timeworn European antiques, set against pristine white walls, this Cotswold home has been magically transformed from dark and outdated to bright and whimsical by owner and collector Karen Hall
• The thrill of THE CHASE
  Artist Paul Adams and his wife, Maxine, reveal how the journey can often be as fulfilling as the acquisition
• La Vie EN ROSE
  Bringing this opulent French townhouse back to life has been a labour of love for Tracy Rutherfurd and Nic Holland, who have filled the rooms with fittingly glamorous pieces
• Artists' RESIDENCE
  The peaceful, harmonious home of Anne Bournas, in a forest near Bordeaux, is a triumphant marrying of her respect for the rustic materials of the old building and her artistic eye
• ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
  MODERNIST JEWELLERY, Luke Honey on PENGUIN BOOKS, plus Celia Rufey on the most COLLECTABLE TEXTILES
• Collecting Post-war British JEWELLERY
  Much like the Brutalist concrete architecture of the same period, modernist jewellery divides opinion. Today, it’s making serious money at auction, discovers Emma Longstaff
• The Bold and the Brave
  Andrew Grima’s daughter, Francesca, also a jewellery designer, explains how Grima earned his reputation as the most influential designer of his time
• Collectable textiles
  From Indian phulkhari embroidery to English samplers, antique textiles are in demand like never before, with collectors eager to own a piece with history woven into every thread, says Celia Rufey
• Postage stamps
  Richard Liddle has had a life-long passion for philately, something he shares with his father, Peter. Here, he talks through his enduring fascination
• Enthusiasms
  This Month: The ‘Other’ Penguins
• STAR SALES
  A sinuous Giacometti cat, the Kelmscott Chaucer, and more have delighted buyers at auction, says Caroline Wheater
• WEDDED IN HISTORY
  As we head into wedding season, Tallulah Rushaya opens the doors of the incredible homes and museums that double as one-of-a-kind settings for saying ‘I do’
• The Mitre
  Rich with historical and royal connections, this vibrant riverside hotel in Surrey offers a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere within its storied walls
• Six of the best OWNER COLLECTIONS
  Some of the UK’s finest galleries and museums are the culmination of an individual’s own love of art. Jenny Oldaker selects six world-class collections that reflect the passions of their owners
• 48 hours in HEREFORDSHIRE
  With its rolling landscapes, black-and-white villages, and inviting antiques hotspots, Herefordshire is an abundant county, rich in history and charm, discovers Lorna Fairey
• New fairs, old treasures
  Events of the past five years have seen the landscape of UK antiques fairs undergo a transformation. Rosanna Morris speaks to the organisers of four new fixtures to have on your radar for this summer and beyond
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up May’s antiques fairs and auctions, and brings us her market of the month in St Albans. Plus, if you’re on the hunt for canine-inspired delights, we’ve selected six of the best dealers to browse
• Francesca Rowan-Plowden
  Fresh from BBC’s The Traitors, the interior designer talks about being brave and the joy of sentimental pieces