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The slipper chair: How one of America’s great designers produced a classic of armless fun

The slipper chair: How one of America’s great designers produced

The slipper chair might have its roots in the 18th century, but it owes its compact, convivial appeal to Billy
A delightful Cotswold-stone family home that’s within walking distance of one of the prettiest towns in England

A delightful Cotswold-stone family home that’s within walking distance of

With a one-bedroom annexe adjoining the main property, pristine interiors and a charming country garden, Fulbrook Cottage is an all-encompassing
Jason Goodwin: ‘What makes a garden is serendipity. Two plants grow together and a stray seedling springs up between them’

Jason Goodwin: ‘What makes a garden is serendipity. Two plants

Jason Goodwin’s garden tours have kicked off, leaving him musing on things unplanned. By the time you read this, G&T
A 17th century family home for sale in the heart of one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds

A 17th century family home for sale in the heart

The Old Laundry is actually much more appealing that its name suggests. Built of Cotswold stone with a fine country
Exquisite ideas to make the most of outdoor living this summer

Exquisite ideas to make the most of outdoor living this

Furniture and accessories to enhance your garden, selected by Amelia Thorpe. Sit comfortably, live the dream The Mayfair 230cm (90in)
My favourite painting: Lady Caroline Percy

My favourite painting: Lady Caroline Percy

The designer and art consultant Lady Caroline Percy chooses a vision of Ancient Rome by Turner. Lady Caroline Percy chooses
Creative uses for citrus peel (that aren’t marmalade)

Creative uses for citrus peel (that aren’t marmalade)

We don’t like food waste here at Australian Farmers, so we’ve found four creative uses for citrus peel you might
10 exquisite houses for sale, as seen in Country Life

10 exquisite houses for sale, as seen in Country Life

West Country delights, charming Suffolk home and a palatial Isle of Man residence make it on to this week’s list.
How to grow delphiniums: Which ones to plant, where to place them, and how to make them thrive

How to grow delphiniums: Which ones to plant, where to

We may not all be able to grow the sort of delphiniums that are on display at the Chelsea Flower
How to stop a visiting dog disturbing the peace, by leading trainer Ben Randall

How to stop a visiting dog disturbing the peace, by

Helping out a friend or family member by looking after their dog can be fun and rewarding — but not if
Castle Drogo: How Sir Edwin Lutyens created a place of exceptional refinement and beauty

Castle Drogo: How Sir Edwin Lutyens created a place of

Castle Drogo sits atop its perch in Dartmoor, Devon, one of the National Trust’s most striking articles. In the first
How a British team of mountaineers conquered Everest, the ‘goddess of the sky’

How a British team of mountaineers conquered Everest, the ‘goddess

Seventy years ago, on the eve of the Queen’s coronation, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of