In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Homes & Antiques

• September
  This is the month to… pair antique hunting with vineyard views, then savour the art, architecture and cuisine of Suffolk and Florence
• REFLECTED GLORY
  When a unique ensemble of mirrors made for French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was auctioned at Sotheby’s, it set the highest price ever paid for a design masterpiece, discovers Caroline Wheater
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• WHAT’S THE STORY?
  Wallpapers and fabrics featuring pictorial prints - designs that make you stop and study the detail - can add an exciting extra dimension to any room
• How to buy art & start collecting An expert guide
  Keen to build an art collection, but not sure where to start? From money matters to the sensitive issue of personal taste, Charlotte Packer consults seven experts to demystify the process
• CARL FOX
  The marquetry artist speaks to Dominique Corlett about the piece that launched his career, being self-taught, and the advantage of a background in hairdressing
• A journey through COLOUR
  Textile designer Jules O’Carroll has taken a maximalist approach to her period London home, layering every inch with pattern, personality and meaningful pieces
• Swede SUCCESS
  Artist Carl Larsson and his textile designer wife, Karin, used their home as a canvas for their combined creative output, referencing Arts and Crafts and Swedish vernacular
• Artists at home
  If you feel inspired by Lilla Hyttnäs, you can visit an artist’s house closer to home, says Charlotte Packer
• Artist’s VISION
  White, bright and full of light, this Deal conversion started life as three dilapidated cottages, which artist Steven Thomas has boldly transformed into a beautiful, art-filled home
• Aged to Perfection
  Swedish artist Liselotte Watkins swapped the buzz of city life for a slower pace in Tuscany, and found the perfect home to renovate, choosing reclaimed materials for a green approach
• STAR SALES
  Caroline Wheater uncovers the charm of auction-room surprises, from a worn Kashmir shawl to a striking Victorian gold bangle
• A buyer’s guide to WALL TAPESTRIES
  Immense skill went into these intricate works yet, today, they are often regarded as the ‘brown furniture’ of the antique world. Emma Longstaff discovers a ripe collecting field
• CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
  Europe’s heartlands of tapestry weaving
• WHERE TO SEE
  Five more tapestries of historical importance you can visit
• BLACK FOREST CARVING
  These curious carvings are testament to the skilled craftsmen who made them and are worth a closer look, says Emma Longstaff
• A MEMORIAL IN WOOD
  Simon Daniels tells H&A about two inextricably linked pieces in his current collection
• The Royal George, Tintern
  Passionate, caring staff teamed with a storybook setting and atmospheric interiors make for a truly unforgettable stay
• Art supply shops
  Up your art game with fresh supplies - Jenny Oldaker brings us six shops where creative goods come with a side story, whether it’s a lovely location, historic pedigree, or pigments mined straight from the earth
• Escape to ASSISI
  Famed for Saint Francis, this Italian town has long been a draw for pilgrims. But, beyond its rich religious past, you’ll find a grounded, peaceful place that’s rooted in a connection to the local landscape and rich in artistic treasures, says Jenny Oldaker
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up the best antiques and vintage fairs around the UK this September. Plus, don’t miss a host of exciting auctions, from interiors, furniture and fine art, to postcards and teddy bears…
• AUCTION INSIDER
  Diane Sinnott, Mouseman and Yorkshire Critters specialist at Tennants Auctioneers, shares her insight on the increasing popularity of Mouseman furniture