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Fiona Kirk’s wall hanging, worked in the overlay mosaic technique, channels the ornate richness of William Morris’ designs ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK (100% wool, 50g/112m), 3 balls of Bluebel

Whether it is adding contemporary paintings to a gallery of Old Masters or branching out into territories as diverse as Modernist chairs, Iranian tiles or Churchill memorabilia, the passion for collecting seems to run in some families, as Eleanor Doughty discovers

Handcrafted gifts and seasonal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands

A new generation of master furniture makers blend heritage and high-tech techniques to keep Britain’s woodworking legacy alive. We joined them at the royal residence

New paints and papers, selected by Amelia Thorpe

Thanks to an innovative renovation, a tiny two-up two-down cottage has been completely transformed into a wonderfully lofty, open-plan space