Going with the grain

Budget airlines love to charge extra for luggage, with pricing structures that can make checking in a suitcase almost as expensive as booking a seat. Consequently, this summer, lots of holidaymakers w

Step back in time and stitch a slice of nostalgia with this tinned treasure. Inspired by the charming packaging of vintage sardine tins, Durene’s quirky illustration will be a fun finish for a trend-c

Vintage fruit-picking ladders – stalwarts of orchards for hundreds of years – are now cherished for their rustic charm and are finding new life as stylish, functional pieces in modern homes, as Alice Roberton explains

If you’re planning to ‘hit the sack’ after a night on the town, you aren’t, of course, a medieval peasant who was also looking for a good night’s sleep on a bag stuffed with straw or hay. Many early m

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

This month, shop for the perfect armchair, learn embroidery online and bring the outside in with wallpaper, mirrors and lighting designs inspired by the British countryside