Dress for downtime the Italian way, courtesy of Weekend Max Mara’s latest collaboration with Giuliva Heritage

IF you constantly flit between town and country, ...

YOU WILL NEED ■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m) 2 balls of each: Ivory (061) Turquoise (039) 1 ball of each: Pastel Yellow (062) Candy Pink (012) Papaya (068) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Lining fab

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

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Handbags have always been a big part of my wardrobe. In fact, Sarah’s and my paths aren’t that dissimilar. I also have a background in the corporate world as a management consultant (before I discover