Not so long ago, brooches were seen as a bit twee, even fuddy-duddy, says Jennifer Tonkin, co-head of the jewellery department at Bonhams UK. ‘Brooches were fashionable for centuries. Even up until th

Kit Kemp’s ‘One Stop Bed Shop’ curation features her signature upholstered headboards, along with accessories, lighting and furniture to match effortlessly. Ruby headboard in Spring Flower Appliqué, f

The history of Hampton Court Palace in Surrey is peppered with the intriguing stories of its grace-and-favour residents. They lived with their families and staff in self-contained apartments within th

A new exhibition at the British Museum explores the mythmaking of Japan’s feudal warriors

Just a few days after Valentine’s Day last year, Queen Camilla wore a pair of stunning Fabergé earrings at a Buckingham Palace reception to celebrate the National Theatre. There was speculation that t

Globally acclaimed English tile-maker celebrates 50th anniversary ‘Each tile we make is a piece of art,’ says Doug Watson, who founded an artisanal workshop handcrafting and hand-painting exquisite ce