In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Period Living

• The journal
  This month, create your own custom cushions, use fabric off-cuts for crafting projects, add pops of gingham through accessories, and master the art of expressive, acrylic painting
• Meet the maker
  NATHALIE HAMMOND, CERAMICIST
• Sun-baked shades
  Conjuring up visions of Tuscan terraces and blazing sunsets, rich terracotta hues are perfect for bringing the warm and joyful soul of summer indoors all year round
• Charm restored
  Emma and Andy Brown have painstakingly renovated a once-forgotten gamekeeper’s cottage in the Cambridgeshire countryside, bringing back its original character and soul
• The Fisherman’s cottage
  Joyful colours and patterns have transformed an old seafarer’s dwelling into a lively and welcoming family holiday home for Claire and Alex Vero and their three children
• Unlocking the past
  When Giles Kime and his wife Katie bought a tired and badly extended 17th-century cottage, they set out to revive the old property and create a restful family home full of character
• Colours of summer
  Peeling back years of history, Marian and Alan Kendall revived their ancient Norfolk farmhouse with a new layout and a palette of pastel colours
• Rustic reinvention
  After nearly two decades of calling this former cowshed home, Emma and Jamie Brown sought to create a homely kitchen that honoured the building’s original architecture
• A timeless heritage
  Shaker-style kitchens are all about form and function, resulting in a beautifully simplistic aesthetic that champions good-quality materials and craftsmanship
• Splash of colour
  Reinvigorate a tired bathroom with a mix of vibrant shades and heritage-inspired hues that lift your spirits and bring this functional room in line with the rest of your home
• Natural selection
  A timeless investment, stone flooring is a durable floor surface that brings heritage character to a room and, with the right care, will look good for generations
• PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Experts share their insights on what you need to know regarding installing, sealing and maintaining a stone floor
• Open sesame
  External doors should provide secure, draught-free points of entry, while a front door also offers the first impression of your home, so take care to keep them in good condition
• Painting your house
  Protect the walls of your home and elevate its kerb appeal with these expert tips to help you brush up on exterior decorating techniques
• Golden haze
  From cottage garden favourites to prairie-style planting in dreamy borders, this thoughtfully conceived garden has something to delight in every season
• Savouring summer
  Take your outdoor cooking to the next level with a functional cooking and dining space which draws on traditional designs and is fully equipped with everything you need for al fresco entertaining
• Diary of A POTAGER
  Lally leaves her potager to the vagaries of the hot August weather as she heads off to France for two weeks, returning to find it has turned into a jungle with gargantuan crops
• Pressed for time
  Enjoy the mindful activity of pressing flowers, connecting with nature and preserving the beauty of the seasonal rhythms of your garden blooms. Meadow and Thyme artist Sarah Holland guides you in choosing and timing the best picks
• FLIGHTS OF FANCY
  In the solitude of her West Ireland studio, textile artist Nicola Henley creates evocative nature-inspired wall hangings that capture the beauty and energy of the world around us
• Pretty as a picture
  From botanical prints to bold still lifes, art adds an important finishing touch to every interior, and vintage art can be a well-priced option, as Kerryn Harper-Cuss explains
• A century of Pooh
  From their gentle humour to enduring illustrations, A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories and E. H. Shepard’s drawings have delighted readers for a century, and continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, Alice Roberton explains
• Hardwick Hall
  A testament to female wealth and ambition, this impressively preserved Elizabethan house is a trove of rich furnishings and tapestries – a standing legacy to formidable Bess of Hardwick
• La dolce vita
  Capture the simplicity and delicious flavours of an authentic Italian meal with these recipes by chef Theo Randall, which celebrate the country’s regional cuisine
• My favourite room
  Interior design icon Kit Kemp welcomes us into her home library, a space brimming with warmth, joy and natural beauty