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Whether it’s papering the walls, updating the curtains or simply adding in new cushions, introducing a timeless geometric print is a great way to give interiors a new dimension. Mix handcrafted designs with patterns inspired by the East to bring a wa

Winner of our Best Project category is Yvonne Ayoub. Although, as features writer Holly Reaney points out, ‘It’s really a home of many projects, as Yvonne and husband Farouk had to renovate the whole house from top to bottom, stripping it back to its

The Period Living team were unanimous in choosing Hayley and Alex Cobbett’s cottage as our 2020 Home of the Year and winner in the Best Interior Style category. ‘The house is cosy, calm, welcoming and stylish,’ says editor Melanie Griffiths. ‘And the

Introducing Row Pinto, a London-based knitwear designer who handcrafts colourful pieces for the home, fashion, travel and sleep using the finest quality Scottish-spun cashmere and lambswool. With the aim to produce traditional British country knitwea

Home has been a place of both sanctuary and confinement this year. Among the many life lessons lockdown has taught us, it has highlighted the impact of our surroundings on our happiness and well-being. It’s no surprise that there has been a boom in h

Perfect for those that love beautifully written letters or inspirational quotes, this online beginner’s workshop from Wild Sea Calligraphy gives a two-hour one-to-one introduction to modern calligraphy, from how to hold the pen and basic strokes towa

Lisanne and Andre Hedger’s Grade II-listed home was the clear winner in the Best Listed Property category. With its 16th-century timber frame and pretty thatch, the East Sussex cottage is the perfect family home. Style editor Pippa Blenkinsop says: ‘

Gill Snow’s beautiful open-plan kitchen-diner topped our Best Kitchen category, and no wonder, as homes editor Karen Darlow explains: ‘From the moment you step into this bright, light room, you are struck by the sense of space. Not just in the room,

During lockdown, millions of people found sanctuary in their gardens, resulting in an upsurge in green-fingered pursuits, from growing fruit and veg on the patio to creating new flower beds. Gardening is a vast subject area that takes many years to f

WORTH £39.99 Apron and teatowel set inspired by the 12 days of Christmas Featuring a beautiful colourful partridge and pear tree print Paired with an insightful recipe guide full of healthy meal ideas FREE Sophie Allport apron & teatowel set and reci

STAR LETTER I thought you might like to see the traditional Advent calendar my nine-year-old daughter and I made using the beautiful Josie Shenoy print from the December issue. I loved the print, but didn’t have a frame and wanted to display it someh

One of the things that most often draws us to a period property is a beautifully designed staircase. It’s an architectural element that brings so much joy, holds such significance in heritage terms, and helps us to unravel the passage of time to bett

Carl and Rachel’s house is so old and so ‘wonky’ that they had to saw off the bed legs at different heights just to get the beds level on the uneven floors. One bedroom wall is so bowed it is virtually impossible to hang pictures and the flagstone fl

Every new year, we make resolutions of things we want to change in the coming months. For many of us, reducing our impact on the environment will top that list, likely followed by a host of renovation projects that we are determined to complete. So,

Donna describes herself as a magpie. She loves collecting, and has a passion for period furniture. ‘No one wants brown furniture,’ she says, ‘you can pick it up for a song. It is excellent quality and perfect for this style of house.’ The house in qu

Although Clare Bolger and her husband Oliver weren’t actively looking to move, when they came across an Edwardian villa for sale that they’d always admired on local walks, they knew it had the potential to be their forever home, giving them room to g

January is a time for looking forward and planning new ideas in the garden for the year ahead; to prepare beds and borders, when the weather permits, and choose plants and seeds for your new planting schemes. Do, however, also take time to enjoy the

GARLIC LAMB CUTLETS WITH CRUSHED ROSEMARY CANNELLINI BEANS; SEE NEXT PAGE FOR RECIPE If you have never tried crushed cannellini beans, then you are in for a treat. They are utterly delicious mashed and cooked with olive oil, rosemary and garlic – you

What I collect: Miniature kitchenalia – anything from copper kettles and bread boards to butchers’ blocks – mainly from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. These miniatures were originally used as samples by travelling salesmen across the UK to show re

Jessica Abiagom-Page explains how she and husband, Craig Page, transformed their small galley kitchen into an open-plan space, perfect for their young family Tell us about your home. I have always dreamed of owning a Victorian house; the period featu

Buying upholstered seating is no straightforward task. As most of us spend over 20 hours a week sat on the sofa, firstly, it must be comfortable; but as such a prominent room feature, it must also look great and stand up to years of wear and tear. Fi

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With the iconic fells emerging from the mist and dusted with snow, the dramatic lakeland scenery is at its most atmospheric at this time of year. While more seasoned walkers may wish to scale the heights of the area’s hills, the lakes also offer a wi

Whether you are making a brew, cooking vegetables or cleaning your home, the new Monroe 3-in-1 mixer tap from Dowsing & Reynolds aims to make things that little bit easier. As well as offering the conventional hot and cold water, the tap also feature

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Stone floors were traditionally laid directly onto wellcompacted soil in a bed of lime mortar or sand. As with the rest of the building, this construction was breathable, so moisture evaporated freely. The limestone, sandstone, slate or granite used

By the time the credits rolled at the end of its 1921 premiere, Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid had broken new cinematic ground on several counts. It was Chaplin’s first fulllength film as a director; he also wrote, produced and starred in it. The Kid met

Snow has been swirling down in blizzards all morning, and the narrow road in the tiny village of Landfors is almost completely covered by drifts. Pure white as far as the eye can see, the picturesque winter wonderland is framed by the snow-laden bran

Black Bee works with UK beekeepers to produce single-origin honey, the natural product left unprocessed, and jarred in local batches straight from the hive. Festive Honey has the added fresh, herbal flavour of winter ivy, £9.50. January’s seasonal in