EDITOR’S LETTER
Autumn is my favourite season. I love the crispness of the air, the scent of woodsmoke, the soft light and, most of all, the glorious colour of the turning leaves. The drift from green to gold, through to rich red and russet brown, is just a joy. This issue aims to capture that beauty, with a glorious garden filled with fiery foliage (page 118), a stunning decorating story inspired by autumn’s tones and textures (page 72) and gorgeous buys in our Things That Make Us Happy edit – I’ve fallen for the Emma Bridgewater plates (page 13). This issue also sees the launch of our Country House furniture collection, in partnership with upholsterers John Sankey. The company has been hand-crafting exceptional furniture in its Derbyshire workshop for more than 60 years…