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Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home

Drew Pritchard

The Salvage Hunter, whose memoir is out now, talks about his love of antiques and his life in the trade...

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

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

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

Finnish flamboyance

Ann-Mari has bucked the national trend and decorated her flat with vintage finds and also a dramatic - and unusual colour palette

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

A sense of ADVENTURE

Pieces acquired from around the globe sit harmoniously with vernacular details in this Normandy home

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

ALICE KETTLE

Dominique Corlett speaks to the award-winning textile artist about a life dedicated to stitch and the joys of sewing backwards

A tribute to Judith Miller

Friends and colleagues of the hugely respected and loved antiques expert share their thoughts and memories

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

THE TALENTED Mr Daniel

Having left Spode to set up on his own, this skilful designer developed innovative designs using traditional methods

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

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

Heart and soul

Paula Goodburn's South African childhood has left its mark, and the sights and sounds of the country inform all aspects of her design

Country Pleasures

Nicky Willis relocated to the picturesque village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, to create a tranquil home alongside a stylish shop filled with tempting antiques and bespoke furnishings

A colourful existence

For former Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers, there's nothing better than a project, and her home is forever in flux

What am I?

Each issue we take a close look at an unusual antique... can you guess what it is?

Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM

Poppy Benner speaks to Ainsley Vinall, Assistant Curator at the William Morris Gallery, about his favourite object in the collection

Six of the best KINGLY BREAKFASTS

Afternoon tea is often regarded as the crowning glory of British dining but breakfast is where the nation's cuisine really shines,

TRAVEL

Travel NEWS, a review of ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE, six of the best KINGLY BREAKFASTS, plus antiquing in PETWORTH

THE ART DETECTIVES

Discover the heroic team that tracks down lost or stolen artworks and antiques, then returns them to their rightful owners.

The Revival of ROCOCO

The Industrial Revolution gave rise to a super-rich tranche of society who could finally afford porcelain and craved a brand new style, says Willa Latham

The magic of Fabergé

The famous Fabergé egg has intrigued and beguiled the world since the 19th century. And, while owning one is mere fairy tale for most, intricate miniature egg pendants offer a more attainable way to appreciate the craftsmanship and wonder of the Russian jeweller, says Emma Longstaff

THE ANTIQUES THAT SHAPED ME Henry Sandon

The much-loved ceramics expert and stalwart of the Antiques Roadshow discusses the pieces that sparked his interest and guided his collecting

Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM

Dr Richard Kelleher, Senior Curator of Medieval and Modern Money at The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, talks to Poppy Benner about the collection he looks after

Flamestitch

Its dramatic points and curves have meant this zigzag stitch has been consistently elevating textiles since at least the 16th century, and is still making waves today, says Celia Rufey

WHY I COLLECT Nature Prints

From perfectly pressed seaweed to meteorite patterns and flat bats, publisher and rare book dealer Matthew Zucker shares his love of nature prints - the beautiful, the botanical and the bizarre

Six of the best FLEA MARKETS

Whether you're looking to add to your collection of vintage enamelware, restock your shelves with antique linens or simply find a bargain to sell on, Rhiannon Batten suggests six European fairs worth browsing