Collecting spatterware top of the spots

Cultural Crusader

From Renaissance study tool to modern design statement, plaster casting endures as a timeless craft, remaining versatile and rich with history, Alice Roberton explains

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

A brass-inlaid rosewood table, three of four Seasons bursting with colour and a rare pair of powder-blue vases should draw every eye at the forthcoming Decorative Art Fair in London

Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

A new exhibition explores the enduring artistry of ancient Egypt