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Pristine is passé — a new, sustainable aesthetic showcases the scars of the past while preserving a building’s history and collective memory
The contents of Barton Court, the late designer’s country home, go under the hammer — and reveal his very different sides
That fluffy robin in your garden needs to be as hard as nails — but is he really a killer?
Inventive and eco-friendly trees, baubles and table settings
From a converted Gothic church whose altar is now a bar to an Art Deco house with expansive sea views
International demand in southern Spain is boosted by fiscal incentives for the wealthy
As Walt Whitman recognised, a well-tended compost heap is a magical, sustainable thing
The epithet ‘citizen of nowhere’ was meant to be an insult but they are now increasingly sought after around the world
Overwhelmed by all the options for your refurb? The experts reveal their essential components
Each duplex penthouse at One Park Drive is uniquely configured to maximise its aspect and position within the building
From historic organs to recording studios and nightclubs, prime property for listening to music, mixing tracks or dancing
These are fabulously rare or valuable items that have been incorrectly identified and thus given a lower valuation
From lingerie to leather dresses, gossamer is the only way to go
Scent and light are central to the gardener and writer’s holiday decorations
The Vinterior founder enlisted an app to help her plan for Christmas
The British-Nigerian designer enjoys lavishing jewellery on his friends and seeks out inclusive toys for younger relatives
Inside André Saraiva’s postmodern pad on the Place des Vosges
An illumination of creatives are giving the medium fresh purpose
Softer aesthetics offer a sense of wellbeing but are still a form of control by employers
Shopping for the party season
Botany and ancient history meet in a journey to a country where this tree grows wild and prolifically
As she leaves the city, an FT correspondent finds verve and charm in a sometimes unbeautiful place with a troubled backdrop
Jackson Boxer, Laila Gohar, Rejina Pyo, Whitney Bromberg Hawkins, the Bille Brahes and the Delevingne sisters on celebrating the season in style
Model Poppy Delevingne and her sister Chloe prep for an intimate evening of ‘mayhem’
Today’s florists capture the ephemeral beauty of life between the vase and the compost — and it’s a far cry from granny’s potpourri
Rising mortgage rates and costs of living are to blame and, as asking prices drop, the only winners are cash buyers
From a ski-in/ski-out house in the mountains to a ranch with nearly 6,000 acres
Sterling’s weakness against the dollar — in which many hold their wealth — is an important factor
Recreating the building would allow this writer to host a hive of creativity much as the painter longed for
Once synonymous with protecting permed hair, the modern rain bonnet is positioned as a commuter friendly accessory
The imposing 1915 home full of Gothic-Tudor elements was a reaction to the ‘gingerbread-house’ Victoriana of the time
When the day’s pleasures on the piste end, the cocooning comforts begin
As the world warms, buyers go higher in search of snow security and prioritise eco-efficient homes; five fabulous ski properties for sale in the US; cocooning après-ski accessories; Luke Edward Hall on why every chalet decor needs a cliché or two; and the ice bath cometh
A canter down the historic Roman road — and alongside homes belonging to Italian film goddesses
Climate change means reliable ski conditions are found at greater altitudes, while lower resorts have year-round appeal
Interior designers use textiles for wallpaper, curtains, skirts and valances
‘I know you don’t wish to “resort” to clichés, but your best solution would be to not ignore stereotypes altogether — and embrace a few’
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