Craftsmanship, colour and curation: our spring 2023 story
The story behind our new season; framed by colour and curation.
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Stories
The price of value
Interiors journalist Giles Kime on design longevity and how to spot a good buy.
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Charred fennel, samphire & beans with salsa verde
This divine warm butter bean and samphire salad is perfect when cooking for a crowd. The charred fennel adds a sweet and caramelised flavour.
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Book club: books to carry you away
The joy of books is their ability to transport the reader to another time, place and world. Here, we pick six novels with memorable locations to add to your reading list – and perhaps inspire futur...
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Nature’s palette
Author and presenter Michelle Ogundehin on why ‘natural’ colours appeal so much.
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The Enchanted Forest
Look beyond a Sunday afternoon stroll with the dog through your local woods. Our ancient forests are places of mystical allure and profound nurturing, as interiors editor David Nicholls reveals.
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Perfectly imperfect: the Japanese craft of kintsugi
Design writer Roddy Clarke explores the Japanese craft of kintsugi, which celebrates the beauty of broken ceramics, and discovers it has emotional as well as practical resonance.
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Asparagus and goats’ cheese tart with wild garlic
This tart celebrates the British asparagus and wild garlic seasons, and is perfect for both picnics and garden lunches as it can be eaten hot or cold.
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The art of slow decorating
A lick of paint and some new cushions is one way to update a home. But to reap the rewards of decorating for years to come, you need to take it slow. As Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch tells ...
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