Homes & Antiques is the magazine for people who love great design and beautiful objects from every era, providing a unique mix of the very best of the old with the very best of the new. That's why, as well as being the official magazine of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, every issue delivers an inspirational blend of heritage and lifestyle.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
MY FIVE FAVOURITE ANTIQUES IN THIS ISSUE…
THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS • (plus their number one interiors resolution )
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Letters • Send us a tweet, ask advice on Facebook, tag us on Instagram or write to the H&A team with good old pen and paper – we’d love to hear from you…
Starry stones with a story
the MONTH • THE FIVE THINGS TO BUY, SEE AND DO THIS JANUARY
In the Spotlight
STYLE.NOW. • Be inspired by the newest DESIGN TRENDS and discover of-the-moment ANTIQUES that will add flair and CHARM to your home this Christmas...
Bookshelf • From keeping shelves tidy to living sustainably, these books for 2020 have organisation in mind...
ANTIQUE SILVER CANDLESTICKS • Add a sense of occasion to mealtimes with these shimmering pieces
January • Discover the events, exhibitions and shows worth making an extra-special trip to see this month
VICTORIAN TAXIDERMY • Briony Harford of Sworders on why you should cash in…
Meet the Expert • Tom Keane of The Swan at Tetsworth
Antiques in numbers
NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS • Our columnist welcomes the opportunity a new year brings for fresh inspiration
A Twist on Tradition • Call attention to the season’s favourite colours in your curios with these elegantly festive finds
Blue & White Sparkle • Take cues from antique china and silver – there’s good reason this classic pairing endures
Glamorous Gold • Add a touch of luxe to your home this Christmas
Gifts with Soul • From workshops with esteemed makers to original ideas for avid collectors and those who prefer a more personal approach to gifts, these present ideas are perfect at any time of year
FOR THE COLLECTOR • Ideas to delight the enthusiast in your life
Meet the Maker SAMUEL WATERHOUSE • Self-taught jeweller and silversmith Samuel Waterhouse creates striking silver and gold pieces inspired by antiquity
SPRUCE UP! • From glittering snowdrift scenes to bold and beautiful metallics, Sophie Hannam gives you five statement looks to make sure your Christmas tree takes centre stage
ANTIQUE ACCENTS • Channel cool, mid-century minimalism with these understated accessories
ANTIQUE ACCENTS • Gilded antiques that are worth their weight (not literally, of course...)
LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Step inside four antiques-filled HOMES, discover the HISTORY of early CHANDELIERS (p84) and the ALLURE of mother of pearl (p87)
Deck the Halls • Interior designer Deborah Chancellor has successfully combined her love of mid-century design with Georgian elegance to create a welcoming home that sparkles throughout the festive season
The Spirit of the Season • A former forest warden’s cottage is home to florist Paul Klunder, who uses his skills to create a magical Christmas for his friends and family each year
CANDLE CHANDELIERS • Janet Gleeson charts the evolution of these sculptural lights, which add so much romance to Paul’s home
Material Matters: MOTHER OF PEARL • The lustrous lining in seashells became so highly prized that it was harvested throughout the world across centuries. Rosanna Morris delves deep into its history
Key Designs Historic creations in mother of pearl
THE FUTURE OF MOTHER OF PEARL • Designer Bethan Gray uses pearl oyster...