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
• July
  This is the month to… buy your tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry, get set for Wimbledon in sparkling style, and celebrate the time-honoured art of glassblowing
• SILVER LINING
  Kept in a storeroom for decades, the silver collection at Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire went unnoticed until a National Trust curator dusted it off to have a closer examination, reports Caroline Wheater
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• PASTORAL POWER
  Channel the bucolic dreaminess of Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon with fabrics and wallpapers featuring an abundance of flowers
• Cultivated living
  From cottage gardens to the artistry of the Arts and Crafts home, this month’s reads celebrate beauty and our connection to the natural world
• A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
  ’Tis the season for enjoying the great outdoors! Whether your space extends to a bijou balcony, a compact yard or a generous expanse of lawn, we have clever ideas to make the most of your garden this summer, says Jenny Oldaker
• LANDSCAPES OF FANCY
  Storybook towers, Gothic ruins and whimsical temples — the UK’s follies offer charming, unexpected windows into history, finds Gilly Pickup
• Return to glory
  A 1970s villa in Melbourne has been given a country house makeover by interior designer Amy Spargo, who has woven her love of pattern and colour into every room to create a family home filled with light and love
• Spanish splendour
  Vintage and flea-market pieces, colourful fabrics and repurposed furniture come together in this charming Mallorcan house, with the creativity of its owner reflected in every nook
• Inspired by NATURE
  Among the many beautiful homes featured in Jenny Rose-Innes’s new book, The Nature of Decorating, is the dreamy antiques and plant-filled Cotswold home of design legend Cath kidston. We take a peek inside…
• A STORYBOOK Transformation
  Chris and Neil Myers were inspired by the timeless charm of Anne of Green Gables while renovating their Edwardian home in Gerrards Cross. The house is now filled with Canadian-style country charm…
• STAR SALES
  Caroline Wheater selects some choice lots from recent auctions, including a twinkling diamond rivière necklace and rare delftware
• Collecting FLOWER BRICKS
  These jewel-like ceramic vessels from the 18th century appear in well-used condition in museum collections, and sometimes crop up at auction, but what were they actually for?
• Flower power
  Floral textiles have been replete with symbolism for centuries, saying more than their delicate petals would first suggest, says Celia Rufey
• Collecting FRENCH ROYAL REVIVAL FURNITURE
  Emma Longstaff transports us to a world of unapologetic luxury, and furniture fit for a king or queen
• VERSAILLES, UP FOR VIEWING
  Opportunities to buy furniture that once graced the Palace of Versailles might be vanishingly rare, but pay a visit to one of these stately homes and you can admire some of the treasures that left Versailles after the French Revolution
• Pedn Olva, St Ives
  Hugging the rocks of the Atlantic coastline, this stylish coastal retreat blends sea views, chic interiors and easy Cornish charm
• Coastal gardens
  From north to south the UK is blessed with an abundance of exquisite gardens to visit, and those by the sea benefit from favourable microclimates that encourage an unusually wide array of species to thrive, says Jenny Oldaker
• Escape to DEAL
  Nestled on England’s south coast, Deal’s proximity to the sea has made it what it is — a delightful seaside town, says Sarah Riches
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up July’s best antiques and vintage fairs around the UK. Plus, don’t miss a host of auctions, from Old Masters to modern art, along with a special summer sale at Tennants
• AUCTION INSIDER
  Sales of vintage and haute couture garments provide a unique opportunity to own a piece of wearable art, says Alex Baddeley, director at Kerry Taylor Auctions