A textile designer whose punchy spots and zigzags on soft furnishings throughout her house, and a conservation cleaner at Charleston, who prints her own Bloomsbury-inspired lampshades, are just two of the homeowners who take us on a house tour this month.
With period-drama season approaching, we go behind the scenes to find out how props buyers ensure the sets are as authentic to the period as possible.
And from snuff boxes to money boxes; Arts and Crafts jewellery to work by forgotten female artists, there is plenty of collecting inspiration.
Plus, we preview the upcoming sales of Freddie Mercury’s antiques and art at Sotheby’s, and travel to Lostwithiel.