Vintage

Carmarthen Flea Market (29th June 2014)

Fairs and auctions taking place around the UK in September 2021

An eclectic array of vintage china makes a beautiful display on open shelving. Photography: Sussie Bell.

What is vintage?

Victorian wrought iron garden furniture can add sculptural shapes to your home, and this curved seat would look beautiful in an entrance hall, or as an occasional seat in a bedroom. Photography: Katya de Grunwald.

Decorating with rustic garden antiques

An illustration of a British high street

Where to buy – the UK’s best antiques and vintage shops

Honey pot collection belonging to James Hamill, Master Beekeeper and Founder of The Hive Honey Shop.

Collecting antique honey pots

Ceramic fruit and vegetables on a sideboard

Create displays with fruit and vegetable ceramics

The best picnic accessories for summer 2021. Image: Polly Wreford

Picnic baskets and accessories for summer 2021

A picnic

How to buy a vintage 1950s picnic set

A living room with a brown leather sofa, red armchair and a coffee table littered with antique globes. A large antique map hangs on the wall behind the sofa.

How to collect and display antique maps and globes

Escape to the Chateau’s Angel Strawbridge launches afternoon tea collection

How to throw a vintage Mother's Day tea. Photography: Sussie Bell

Inspiration for a vintage Mother’s Day tea

Folk art vases and vessels used to display fresh flowers

Decorate for Easter with flowers and folk art

A collection of vintage bowls, vases and jugs filled with spring flowers.

How to create spring floral displays with antique vases

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Antique and new kitchenalia for Pancake Day

Antique silver napkin rings on white frilly napkins

Collecting Guides

Antique napkin rings: how to collect and where to buy