Homes & Antiques December 2021

Although I always hold onto a childish hope that I’ll wake up to snow on the 25th of December, it’s a green Christmas we’ve been dreaming of at H&A . And Rose Hammick, who styled ‘A Forever Christmas’ on page 39, spent much of the summer sourcing beautiful, sustainable decorations that you will want to use year after year. While some are a little more expensive than their high street equivalents, they certainly won’t cost the Earth. As you might expect, this month’s houses are also beautifully dressed for the season. Each one offers a different and very personal approach to decorating for Christmas – from spectacular leafy swags and floral displays to clever use of decorative antiques – all offer inspiration for anyone trying to avoid tinsel, plastic and…

Although I always hold onto a childish hope that I’ll wake up to snow on the 25th of December, it’s a green Christmas we’ve been dreaming of at H&A . And Rose Hammick, who styled ‘A Forever Christmas’ on page 39, spent much of the summer sourcing beautiful, sustainable decorations that you will want to use year after year. While some are a little more expensive than their high street equivalents, they certainly won’t cost the Earth. As you might expect, this month’s houses are also beautifully dressed for the season. Each one offers a different and very personal approach to decorating for Christmas – from spectacular leafy swags and floral displays to clever use of decorative antiques – all offer inspiration for anyone trying to avoid tinsel, plastic and unnecessary…

Dan is an award-winning and prolific London-based photographer shooting UK and internationally based commercial and editorial campaigns. He specialises in interiors, portrait and lifestyle photography. ‘My favourite cocktail is The Homerton, a twist on the Espresso Martini, and my favourite place to enjoy it is leaning on the 1950s cocktail bar we have in our house in Homerton, east London.’ Theo is a specialist in the Fine Furniture & Works of Art department at Lyon & Turnbull, with a special interest in European ceramics and glass. In 2018 she joined the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. ‘Favourite cocktail? Mojito! This sounds a bit indulgent, but the best Mojitos I had were at the Hansar hotel, Koh Samui. Closer to home, Dishoom does Mojitos, or Treacle. Both in Edinburgh.’ Rose is a freelance interior stylist who regularly…

Dan is an award-winning and prolific London-based photographer shooting UK and internationally based commercial and editorial campaigns. He specialises in interiors, portrait and lifestyle photography. ‘My favourite cocktail is The Homerton, a twist on the Espresso Martini, and my favourite place to enjoy it is leaning on the 1950s cocktail bar we have in our house in Homerton, east London.’ Theo is a specialist in the Fine Furniture & Works of Art department at Lyon & Turnbull, with a special interest in European ceramics and glass. In 2018 she joined the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. ‘Favourite cocktail? Mojito! This sounds a bit indulgent, but the best Mojitos I had were at the Hansar hotel, Koh Samui. Closer to home, Dishoom does Mojitos, or Treacle. Both in Edinburgh.’ Rose is a freelance…

Homes & Antiques, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST homesandantiques@immediate.co.uk facebook.com/homesantiques twitter.com/homes_antiques instagram.com/homes_antiques pinterest.co.uk/homesantiques Orkney’s finest I very much enjoyed the article on handmade chairs, especially as you mention one of my favourite pieces of furniture, the Orkney chair. I am the very happy owner of one of Kevin’s beautifully crafted chairs, in my home in Kirkwall. The fabric panel is an original patchwork from the 1930s–1940s, which I have backed and hand-quilted. The 2021 Special issue is, indeed, very special. Pam Sanders, Kirkwall, Orkney Storage with history I loved your article on antique oak coffers. Here is mine at the foot of my bed. This modest little chest survived for 400 years in Scotland – I like to think of all the other women who have touched it and daydream about the treasures they put…

Homes & Antiques, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST homesandantiques@immediate.co.uk facebook.com/homesantiques twitter.com/homes_antiques instagram.com/homes_antiques pinterest.co.uk/homesantiques Orkney’s finest I very much enjoyed the article on handmade chairs, especially as you mention one of my favourite pieces of furniture, the Orkney chair. I am the very happy owner of one of Kevin’s beautifully crafted chairs, in my home in Kirkwall. The fabric panel is an original patchwork from the 1930s–1940s, which I have backed and hand-quilted. The 2021 Special issue is, indeed, very special. Pam Sanders, Kirkwall, Orkney Storage with history I loved your article on antique oak coffers. Here is mine at the foot of my bed. This modest little chest survived for 400 years in Scotland – I like to think of all the other women who have touched it and daydream about the…