Interviews

Meet Annie Sloan: entrepreneur, artist, and Chalk Paint doyenne

Annie Sloan talks about her peripatetic upbringing and the influences throughout her life that spawned an illustrious career
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George Clarke on his 1960s home and most unusual project

We chat to the star of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on his 1960s modernist home, his passion for collecting and his first visit to Durham Cathedral
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A day in the life of a National Trust Conservator

Emma Schmuecker, a senior objects conservator at the National Trust, who also manages the conservation studio at Knole in Kent, talks us through her day
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Escape to the Chateau: Dick & Angel chat about the final series

As viewers sit down to enjoy season nine of Escape to the Chateau, we catch up with custodians Dick & Angel to find out why this is the final series and what to expect from them next...
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Meet the Maker: Potter Peter Beard

Find out why potter Peter Beard has built up a reputation for originality and excellence in his glazed stoneware vessels
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Meet the Maker: Deborah Sears of Isis Ceramics

Enter the delicate world of Deborah Sears’ tin-glazed ceramics. Inspired by antique English Delftware, the pieces are now treasured by a new wave of collectors
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Annie Sloan on her love of fine art and eclectic decorating style

The interior design legend and creator of Chalk Paint explains how she collects antiques and what's at the top of her interiors shopping list
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How to create the perfect afternoon tea

Follow advice from Pastry Chef Sarah Hodges for a delicious and show stopping afternoon tea spread
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Max Rollitt on his 18th century farmhouse and antiques collection

The highly respected antiques dealer, furniture and interior designer chats to Rachel Nott about the ebbs and flows of his 25 years in the antiques trade
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Neisha Crosland on French interiors and vintage textiles

The surface designer talks to Rachel Nott about her passions for exotic textiles and relaxed French style
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Designer Tom Raffield on his Grand Designs home and vintage sideboard

The lighting and furniture designer tells us about his favourite possessions and new-found passion for colour
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Alys Fowler on why she loves her garden and the oldest gardening book

The gardener and writer tells Sophie Hannam about her collection of natural curiosities and desire for a fully compostable Christmas
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Mary Berry on her go-to colour schemes and collecting antiques

We talk to Mary Berry about the colour scheme in her kitchen and her favourite antiques to collect
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Rob Ryan on his soul record collection and Roman coin

It’s the V&A and old soul records that inspire this visual artist
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Pearl Lowe's Georgian country house & antique costume collection

Antique costumes and nude paintings help give the fashion and textiles designer’s home a ‘rock ’n’ roll romantic’ look
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Interior designer Kelly Hoppen on her antique photo collection

Luxury interior designer Kelly Hoppen shares her most treasured possessions and interiors wish list
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Cressida Bell on her colourful interiors and favourite collections

The artist, designer and granddaughter of Vanessa Bell finds powerful colours uplifting and decorative pottery irresistible
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Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge on her passion for vintage

Star of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau Angel Strawbridge tells us about the chateau, her most prized possessions and decorating triumphs
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Angie Lewin on her Victorian home and career highlights

The artist and printmaker talks to H&A about her career highlights and inspiring people and places
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Emma Bridgewater on her ceramic collections and favourite antiques shops

The ceramicist on her favourite possessions, buying antiques and decorating disasters
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Sarah Beeny on her Somerset farmhouse and decorating disasters

The property guru and TV presenter talks to H&A about feats of engineering, decorating faux pas and the wonder of living in the country
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Fearne Cotton chats about her 19th-century home

Broadcaster and designer Fearne Cotton tells us about her love of old properties, maximalist wallpapers and shopping on London's Portobello Road
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Luke Edward Hall on mixing eras and the perfect shade of pink

We chat to prolific artist and designer Luke Edward Hall about mixing eras, the appeal of buying books and the perfect shade of pink
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Sophie Robinson shares her favourite interior design trends

We chat to interior designer Sophie Robinson about the return of cream and how antiques ground a scheme
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