British Period Homes Magazine Period Homes September 2013 Back Issue

The season may be coming to an end, but there is still time to make the most of your outdoor space. Our Indian summer-inspired Decorating feature (page 15) is brimming with fabulous design
ideas to extend the summer months. From furniture to lighting, we have everything you need to inject a colourful and vibrant ambience into your outdoor schemes, capturing a true taste of the Empire. The Garden at Shalford House (page 62), which features on our front cover, conjures up a
feeling of heritage and nostalgia – a quintessential English way of life that many of us long for and aspire to. Overflowing with late seasonal blooms and graceful grasses, it is an idyllic haven in which to make the most of the last hazy days of summer. Our Real Homes (from page 29) also reflect a typical English way of life – from a holiday retreat on the Norfolk coast, to elegant city living in central London, our property owners share their creativity and experiences of restoring the architectural features of their period homes. Part of our culture is Laura Ashley – one of our best-loved home furnishing brands and the epitome of Britishness – which celebrates its 60th
anniversary this year. We profile the history of the company in Our Heritage (page 122) and hope it has many more years of success. Let’s all wish for an Indian summer!