Bright & beautiful

There’s a fairytale quality to Sophie Nichols’s work – a cast of tiny characters for whom a gentle push or the turn of a handle is the breath of life

Few potteries operating today capture the mood of comfortable English life as well as Emma Bridgewater. Founded in 1984 when Emma couldn’t find a suitable present for her mother and decided to make on

Printmaker and fabric and wallpaper designer, Molly Mahon welcomes us into her dining area, which is filled with colour, pattern and dressed for the festive season

For small-business champion Holly Tucker, the festive season is all about putting a smile on people’s faces with fun and fabulous decorations

ENTER MOLLY MAHON’S COTTAGE TO ENCOUNTER INTERIORS FESTOONED WITH CREATIVITY AND CHARM

Reviews of four tomes ideal for your coffee table – and for perusing during holiday downtime