Step inside decorative artist Natasha Mann’s Edwardian home, where Moroccan motifs and European folk patterns create a richly ...

This cold dessert made with layers of ladyfingers, fruit and flavoured cream, is believed to be named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III The Homes & Antiques team comprises some of the ...

In Martin Chuzzlewit, Mrs Gamp orders ‘pickled salmon, with a nice little sprig of fennel, and a sprinkling of white pepper…’ ...

As we prepare for Halloween, discover the stories of ghosts, witches and the wider supernatural that are deeply embedded in our psyche and cultural heritage ...

The antiques fair calendar is always filled to the brim with fabulous events, sales and markets. So, whether you're searching for a unique piece to add to your collections, on the look out for a ...

The word patina derives from the Italian patina to mean 'a shallow layer of deposit on the surface.' Now used to refer to any signs of ageing of an antique, whether it be fading, darkening, or ...

Perched on a swivelling chair in his attic studio in London’s Camden Town, artist David Gentleman maintains that the only thing that interests him is his art. ‘I feel I’m wasting time if I’m not ...

How do you identify a vintage engagement ring? You can tell an older ring by the way it’s made. Typically, the whole ring sits slightly lower on the hand and there is usually less metal visible around ...

Sun's out and you fancy a stroll around some highly manicured lawns, complete with water features, woodlands and decades-old trees? Look no further than the stately home gardens of the UK. Plus, many ...

Think of toile de Jouy and charming images of rural idylls will spring to mind. ‘Pastoral romantic is the genre everyone thinks of. Ladies, gentlemen, arbours and fountains,’ says French antique ...

Trends in interior design have always affected the antiques market: the whims of leading decorators influencing what is in and what is out. Think of the country house-loving 1980s, when British homes ...

Fashions ebb and flow but, as man’s best friends, dogs have always had a special place in our homes and hearts. Perhaps that’s why soulful spaniels, elegant greyhounds and various other endearing ...