Hampering after summer

From humble, hardworking beginnings to stylish staples in modern homes, vintage and antique baskets endure for their beauty and craftsmanship, as Alice Roberton explains

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English Bubbly Wines 8-Can Multipack | £48 | wearetheuncommon.co.uk Award-winning English sparkling in cans. Fresh Bacchus Chardonnay and bright strawberry rosé – convenient for outdoor entertaining a

We may have all manner of modern gadgetry and user-friendly kit in our kitchens, but often it’s the most humble objects that mean more to us than anything else.

The garden at Salthrop Manor, Wiltshire The home of Sophie Conran

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