JOURNAL

Editor's Letter

Illustration Sarah Overs Photograph David Lloyd Matching original

YOUR JOURNAL

Readers’ letters, projects and views on the magazine

BOHO BRIGHTS

Combine influences from across the globe to create spaces rich in colour and texture that will spark wanderlust and joy

Nature in print

Inspired by the Cornish countryside that surrounds her, Lou Tonkin creates intricately detailed art prints and homeware that capture the spirit of the natural world

Antiques Journal

News from the antiques and vintage world, from fairs to collectors’ stories

SALVAGED TREASURES

Reclaiming and reusing original items is a fantastic way to add authenticity and personality to your home – but it’s also a more eco-friendly choice. Source unique gems with our guide

Britain in BLOOM

Showcasing National Collections to brilliantly blousy borders, these are the must-visit gardens for summer floral displays

Eat it all up

Save money and reduce waste by transforming leftovers into delicious dishes with these creative recipe ideas by Lizzie Kamenetzky

AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT

Fate’s fortuitous intervention enabled Maria and Mike Shemilt to create the home of their dreams in an idyllic village

PERFECT VINTAGE

Taking her cue from the wealth of original features in her country home, Sylvia van Eindhoven added vintage furnishings and brocante finds to get the look she wanted

FROM A DIFFERENT PER SPECTIVE

Sandra Maurer spent her childhood holidays near Chichester, gazing longingly across the sea at the Isle of Wight. Now proud owners of a holiday home on the island, she and husband Paul can enjoy the view from the other side of the water

PLAY TO THE GALLERY

For years, this Georgian townhouse in Bath was Paul and Kate Austin’s holiday home. They spent time in Singapore, Milan and London before turning it into their family home

LA DOLCE VITA

A light-filled extension has transformed the ground floor of this 19th-century converted cottage, creating a social kitchen that opens on to an Italian-inspired garden

Flawlessly framed

Embrace the natural beauty of oak and create an addition to your home or garden that will be brimming with character inside and out

Wooden windows

HOME MAINTENANCE

Project Journal

Be inspired by an ongoing DIY home renovation that perfectly blends old and new 

DESIGN DETAILS FLOORS

In his series celebrating our period homes’ key features, conservation expert Lee Bilson looks at the humble surfaces beneath our feet

House Journal

Discover the latest products  to improve your period home and pick up top tips from industry experts

Garden Journal

Create a stylish entrance to your garden, discover the potential of herbs, and make a home for hedgehogs

Grow under glass

If you are already planning next year’s horticultural pursuits or are trying to stave off the end of the growing season, then a greenhouse could be a transformational addition to your garden

Natural beauty

The joyful cottage garden surrounding Geoff Davies’ home in Worcestershire is a riot of colour in summer, and this vision of floriferous abundance has been created on a shoestring

Pippa’s PLOT

Pippa Blenkinsop, a budding flower grower and Period Living’s Style Editor, shares her passion for growing dahlias on her village allotment

Cottage garden delight

Flowers and scents combine in abundance in this quintessential English garden style, with a wide palette planted casually, a little haphazard, and bursting with buzzing wildlife

Travelling in style

The legacy of designer Louis Vuitton –a name synonymous with smart, monogrammed luggage for more than 150 years