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
• This Month
  Rarely seen Gainsborough portraits, a time-travelling display of winter homes, plus an iconic director’s retrospective
• COURSES Going for gold
  Gilding is a skilled but waning craft in the UK, and these expert-led courses are a perfect introduction to its beautiful effects, says Jenny Oldaker
• A FEATHER IN BRITAIN'S CAP
  The 19th-century taxidermist and publisher John Gould brought the beauty of birds from around the world to a British audience – now an exceptional set of his books is up for sale at America’s premier antiques fair, finds Caroline Wheater
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• STRIPES AND CHECKS
  Throw out the rule book and combine classic horizontal stripes and checked prints for a look that’s unconventionally joyful
• The Tessera Rug
  Combining strong social principles with a passion for intricate, colourful design, A Rum Fellow creates handcrafted rugs that appeal to both the eye and the heart, says Jenny Oldaker
• TAKE THE FLOOR
  Three more GoodWeave-certified rugs for patterned perfection
• Feast with finesse
  Step into the homes of 20 stylish tastemakers as they serve up their secrets to hosting, home decor and most revisited recipes
• THE SEASON OF GIVING
  Knowing where to find unique, beautiful gifts – that are a little out of the ordinary – isn’t always a straightforward feat. Six interior designers share their favourite hunting grounds and three most inspired ideas for antique, vintage and artisan gifts…
• BJÖRK HARALDSDÓTTIR
  The ceramic artist speaks to Dominique Corlett about subconscious influences and the joy of a second career
• Raising the curtain on BRITISH MUSIC HALLS
  Full of intrigue, scandal and beautiful architectural details, Victorian and Edwardian music halls are an important part of our cultural history, says Rhiannon Batten
• A NATURAL Noel
  Usher the outdoors in this Christmas, and celebrate with an abundance of greenery that brings life to the cold winter months
• Honouring THE PAST
  Marina and Jeremy Dew celebrate the festive season in style in their elegantly restored 18th-century home in West Sussex
• A place to GATHER
  Aurélie Debiève fulfilled her dream of renovating a charming countryside home near Honfleur in Normandy. Surrounded by beaches and rolling hills, this cosy cottage has become her peaceful retreat to recharge
• Bauhaus BEAUTY
  Inspired by the 20th-century German design house, Josephine Reich has created a bold and colourful scheme in her Copenhagen apartment
• ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
  Collecting VINYL RECORDS, Caroline Wheater’s STAR SALES from the auction world, plus discover BELLEEK PORCELAIN
• Arts and Crafts
  William Morris understood the power of craftsmanship, going against the grain of the 19th-century hunger for industrialisation, and his designs were so skilfully worked that they still resonate today, says Celia Rufey
• Collecting CANDLESTICKS
  This winter, embrace the inimitable aura of glowing candles and beautiful antique candlesticks – a realm as rich in romance as it is in history
• RUSTIC RUSH LIGHT & CANDLE HOLDERS
  The homemade alternative to luxurious candlesticks
• KEEPING THE FLAME ALIVE
  Candlesticks have changed in style and popularity over time
• Collecting records VINYL REVIVAL
  Highly collectable with a rich history and unparalleled sound quality, vintage vinyl is not just surviving, but actually thriving in our digital age
• VINYL THROUGH THE AGES
  We chart the history of the iconic format
• LUKE HONEY'S Enthusiasms
  This Month: Rare Breed Chickens
• Press photos
  Vintage photographs taken for newspapers and magazines are little pieces of history, says Austin Farahar, head of photographica at Chiswick Auctions
• STAR SALES
  Treasures galore have been snapped up at auction recently, from Gallé glass to a royal love token, says Caroline Wheater
• Pride of place BELLEEK PORCELAIN
  Admired for its delicate depiction of natural elements and Celtic motifs, this renowned porcelain continues to be a symbol of Irish craftsmanship and heritage, finds Janet Gleeson
• TRAVEL
  48 hours in Edinburgh, plus six of the best heritage hikes. Travel stories by Rhiannon Batten, review of The Pig in the Cotswolds by Rachel Nott
• Six of the best HISTORIC HIKES
  From age-old pilgrimage routes to salt-laced coastal paths, Rhiannon Batten strides out on six of the UK’s most spectacular ancient trails
• 48 hours in EDINBURGH
  During the crisp winter months, the Scottish capital comes into its own with its captivating blend of history, architecture and culture. Emma Longstaff takes us on a tour of the city’s most magical sights…
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up January’s antiques fairs and auctions, and brings us her market of the month. Plus, Alice Roberton talks to Aaron Nejad, owner and organiser of London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA)
• London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair
  Alice Roberton talks to Aaron Nejad, owner and organiser of LARTA
• Paula Sutton
  The stylist, writer and interiors blogger reveals why she loves to include antiques in her schemes