Books
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Ben Pentreath and Charlie McCormick reflect on spring at The Old Parsonage
Coming out this autumn, Ben Pentreath and Charlie McCormick’s new book A Year at The Parsonage is a record of 10 happy years that they spent transforming The Old Parsonage in Dorset. Here, in an exclusive preview, Ben remembers the joys of Easter at their beloved former home and garden
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The HG101 library: books from our favourite designers and architects
These books should be on every design lover’s reading list
Travel
The story behind some of the most iconic pieces ever sold at Sotheby’s
In an extract from the new book Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, we take a closer look at some of the fascinating pieces that have gone under the hammer at the legendary auction house
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How to create the perfect reading nook at home
Get it right and you will never want to leave…
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The enduring chicness of the ‘too many books’ aesthetic
Why we love abundance – and the romance of a library
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How to declutter your bookshelves (and the books you should never declutter)
Journalist-turned-wellness entrepreneur (and bibliophile) on how to approach this most difficult of decluttering tasks.
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19 of our favourite books on country houses and country house design
From recent publications to timeless classics, these beautiful books will provide endless inspiration
Shopping
Gifts for book lovers (that aren’t just books)
Lacking inspiration for the bibliophiles in your life? Read on to find the perfect present in time for Christmas
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The books our editors (and their children) return to every Christmas
Our yuletide library comprises classic Christmas stories, comforting nostalgic reads and a handful of unexpected entries. Take note for your own reading list this year
Books to read
The year’s best cookbooks to buy for Christmas
Whether you’re looking for a gift or to expand your own collection, these are the cookbooks to have on your radar
Books to read
The best coffee table books to buy now
These beautiful books are full of inspiration and will make the perfect gift for any design enthusiasts in your life
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News
Eye candy: an opulently illustrated new book from TASCHEN delves into the history of costume jewels
Costume Jewelry, a new book published by TASCHEN celebrates Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’s unique collection of “faux and fabulous” American statement jewels
Lifestyle
Hay Festival's Caroline Michel's Pimlico home is a treasure trove of books and antiques
From a first job on a poetry journal to key roles in publishing houses and authors’ agencies, the chair of Hay Festival Caroline Michel has been a leading figure on the literary scene for decades, enjoying a fascinating career inspired by her love of words and language
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How the House & Garden team arrange their bookshelves
We asked members of the House & Garden editorial team how they arrange their bookshelves and there was a lot of disagreement...
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Seven classic mystery books to curl up with over the holidays
Lonely country houses, sudden snowstorms, cut telephone wires and plenty of unexplained death – just the thing for a cold winter's evening
Houses
From Jane Eyre to Northanger Abbey: how the country house influenced gothic fiction
Secret passages, mysteriously locked rooms, and ghosts in the panelling: author Louise Davidson explores why the British country house was such a staple of the sensational gothic fiction of the 19th century, and looks at the country houses which became settings for famous novels
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The House & Garden book club: what we've read and loved of late
The House & Garden team share the book that's captured each of them most from their reading list so far in 2024. Your autumn books await…
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How to curate your literary collection like a book stylist
Step inside the world of a book stylist, the interiors occupation you probably didn't know existed, and discover the ins and outs of this cool, niche profession (and how to curate your literary collection from the best of them)
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Ben Pentreath introduces his glorious new book, An English Vision
Coming out this September, Ben Pentreath's new book is a must for fans of English architecture and decoration, encompassing Ben's own houses, decoration projects, and his work on town planning