Oxnead Mill

As Cowes Week returns and marinas fill with polished hulls and striped Breton shirts, there’s something undeniably appealing about a life lived a little closer to the shoreline. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or simply appreciate a view that changes with the tide, waterside living has a habit of slowing everything down. This month’s collection...

From fresh spring greens to the warm ochres of Italy, Edward Bulmer shares why the colours that surround us have shaped the way we decorate homes. There are few people who speak about colour quite like Edward Bulmer. Painter, architectural historian and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, he has spent decades studying the relationship...

 In our new column, interiors and lifestyle editor Georgina Blaskey asks some of the most inspiring names from the worlds of interiors, food, travel and lifestyle to reveal the treasured possessions they would rescue first in a fire. From sentimental heirlooms to beloved design pieces, each object tells a story about the people who cherish...