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This Month
Dame Elisabeth Frink at the Dorset Museum, R. B. Kitaj at Piano Nobile, plus the grand reopening of Bristol Beacon!
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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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ANTIQUE BROOCHES
Victoria Clay, Catherine Southon Auctioneers
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JEWEL BOX
Embrace rich shades en masse or layer different tones of one colour
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MARK GOODGER ANTIQUES
Mark Goodger, specialist in antique boxes, speaks to Molly Malsom about their unique appeal and why they make thoughtful Christmas gifts, plus he shares his tips on the best way to care for them
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Christmas Gift Guide
Gorgeous goodies, chosen by us, to treat and delight your loved ones…
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Christmas TABLE SETTINGS
Creating a magical atmosphere on the day doesn’t need to cost the earth. Choose a classic colour scheme, style with the antiques and vintage pieces you have to hand, and your guests will be entranced…
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Sustainably stylish
By taking their time and mining the past, Elle Kemp and Martin Gane have created a highly individual home in a former farm building in Gloucestershire
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The art of decorating
Holly Armour uses much-loved pieces of art to inform the colour schemes of her antiques-filled home
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Seasonal Flavours
An ancient French farmhouse has been lovingly restored, and brought up to date with salvaged pieces, exposed materials and treasured vintage items
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A Collector’s CHRISTMAS
The festive season at art and antiques dealer Ambrice Miller’s Suffolk home is firmly focused on family, heritage, establishing new traditions and making the most of her personal collections
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
A history of ENTERTAINING through the ages, collecting COCKTAIL WATCHES and a buyer’s guide to ADVERTISING POSTERS
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ENTERTAINING THROUGH THE AGES
From Roman feasting to the traditional Christmas dinner and the emergence of the modern dinner party, Luke Honey takes us on a whistlestop tour of celebrating through the ages
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Moveable Feast
Dating back to Roman times, table linen has a long and illustrious history, with fine examples noted by Catullus and Pepys, and still has the power to add grandeur to any occasion, says Celia Rufey
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DINE IN STYLE THIS CHRISTMAS
Whatever your taste or budget, there is an antique or vintage dinner service for you, says Willa Latham
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Cabinet of Curiosities
This Month: Antique and Vintage Cookbooks
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Collecting cocktail watches MOMENTS IN TIME
Dripping with gems, these exquisite timepieces were designed to be flaunted and admired, and are the perfect adornments for putting on the ritz
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OFF THE WALL
With eye-catching graphics and hold colours, vintage advertising posters in a vast array of genres are highly sought after by collectors today,
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OTTO BILLSTRÖM
Caroline Wheater peeks into the life and career of the newly appointed head of design at Sworders in Essex
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STAR SALES
Caroline Wheater casts her eye over recent lots, from a cookie jar belonging to Freddie Mercury to a Georgian mahogany commode
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TRAVEL
Where to go in Ryedale plus six of the best Christmas craft courses. Review of The Stack by Katie Pike, travel stories by Rhiannon Batten
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Escape to RYEDALE
With its breathtaking countryside, historic buildings and exceptional food, a visit to this tranquil pocket of North Yorkshire is especially magical at Christmas,
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Six of the best CHRISTMAS COURSES
Whether you want to pretty up your door with a homemade wreath, or add unique decorations to your Christmas table, there’s a course for you. Rhiannon Batten grabs her secateurs
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FAIRS & AUCTIONS
The best antiques fairs and auctions in December. Alice Roberton chats to Jen North of Little White Cat Decorative, plus we round up six dealers selling covetable sconces
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All the Fun of the Fair!
Alice Roberton talks to Jen North, fair organiser and owner of Little White Cat Decorative
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Matthew Williamson
The award-winning interior designer, and author of Living Bright, tells us about his love of antiques