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
• August EDITED BY JENNY OLDAKER & CAROLINE WHEATER
  This is the month to… revel in the natural world through painting, sculpture and a Scottish adventure, plus an immersive experience in Norfolk
• A HUNNY TRAP
  As the centenary approaches of AA Milne’s celebrated children’s book Winnie-the-Pooh, Caroline Wheater tells the story of some never-before-seen preliminary drawings by illustrator EH Shepard, which gave life to the enchanting characters
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• ARTS AND CRAFTS
  Embrace the natural world with beautiful (and useful) William Morris-style wallpapers, textiles and handcrafted furniture designs
• HERITAGE MATTERS
  A new generation of designers is looking to the past in order to shape the future, embracing time-honoured techniques over mass-production, finds Alice Roberton
• INTO THE FUTURE
  Meet the makers revitalising traditional crafts and ensuring their viability through key collaborations with interior designers and homeware brands…
• Britain’s TOWN HALLS
  More than just civic landmarks and picturesque wedding venues, town halls reflect local character and tell the story of a changing society – one shaped by industry, reform and identity, says Emma Longstaff
• Colour & Collecting
  After many years in the tropics, fine art and antiques dealer Jenny Cook returned to Suffolk to restore this Georgian house, creating a colourful, maximalist haven, filled with storied treasures from her travels
• Special Vintage
  In her sensitive renovation of this unique Cape Town cottage, legendary hotelier Gail Behr, who died in 2022, revealed her skill at layering pattern and colour to create a warm and welcoming home
• A Kind of MAGIC
  Marta Francescatti, the architect and decorator behind Micro Studio Milano, is known for clever use of colour and an eclectic decorative sensibility. Here, she shows us around a dazzling project in Milan…
• The Gardeners Cottage
  Among the beautiful homes featured in Katy and Milo Campbell’s new book, At Home In Cornwall: Secrets of Cornish Country House Style, is enchanting Bokelly, in north Cornwall
• STAR SALES
  Auction houses have been inundated with exquisite pieces, from an ancient atlas to an iconic mid-century chair, finds Caroline Wheater
• ANTIQUE SHELLWORK
  For makers in past centuries, working with shells conjured up shores beyond their reach. But might there have been other reasons for creating these ethereal pieces, wonders Edwina Mendes
• GOOD, BETTER, BEST…
  Shellwork is widely available and highly collectable, and there are many things to take into consideration when investing
• Name dropping
  Textile design has always been influenced by women, yet many of their names have been consigned to the shadows, says Celia Rufey
• Buyer’s guide GARDEN TERRACOTTA
  From the humble plant pot to vast ornamental planters, fountain spouts and statuary, this humble material has long been an unsung hero of the British garden, says Emma Longstaff
• WHICHFORD POTTERY’S STORY
  Adam Keeling, a master thrower and Whichford’s production director, reflects on his family’s business
• Wild Duck, Ewen
  This beautifully renovated pub with rooms is situated a short drive from Tetbury – making it an ideal base for a weekend spent antiquing
• Heritage bakeries
  Get your fill of breads, cakes and pastries at one of these brilliant bakeries. Each one boasts a rich history, alongside shelves brimming with freshly baked produce, says Jenny Oldaker
• 48 hours in BUXTON & BAKEWELL
  Each summer, opera singers, artists and writers flock to Buxton for a series of cultural events celebrating its rich history. Spend a weekend exploring this northern spa town and then head further into the Derbyshire Dales, says Rosanna Morris
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up August’s best antiques and vintage fairs around the UK. Plus, don’t miss a host of tantalising auctions, from interiors to classic cars, and Scotland Collected to Cotswold Living…
• AUCTION INSIDER
  Contemporary jewellery designs are having a moment, says Jessie Edmonds, specialist auctioneer in jewellery, vintage fashion and accessories at Mallams