-
'I have 12 dogs and they are my greatest joy': These are a few of Manolo Blahnik's favourite things
The shoe designer speaks to Amie Elizabeth White. Illustrations by Ollie Maxwell.
-
Eve Myles: ‘You wouldn't believe how many Emily Blunt pictures get sent to me to sign’
The Torchwood actor on meeting Linda Hamilton, being the 'best-kep secret in Wales', the book that inspired her to get into acting — and her consuming passions.
-
These are a few of James Middleton's favourite things
The Princess of Wales's brother reveals the three things he holds dear to his heart. Illustrations by Ollie Maxwell.
-
'A blue-blood background and a drive to disrupt': Lady Violet Manners on the importance of preserving Britain's privately-owned country homes
The Viscountess talks about a childhood at Belvoir Castle, primogeniture and why Americans love a British country home.
-
'My husband gave me a pendant full of melted snow from the top of Everest': Bridgerton's Julia Quinn on romantic gestures and her consuming passions
The author on series four of the Netflix smash hit, why she feels the need to speak out about America’s politics and meeting Dame Jilly Cooper.
-
Justine Picardie: Fashion, spies and Elizabeth II's wardrobe, from timeless tweeds to a pair of Marigolds
Justine Picardie joins the Country Life Podcast.
-
The only thing better than a stately home is a stately home in wooden miniature
Meet George Barham — the gifted woodcarver who can turn your family pile into a wooden masterpiece.
-
'I do write in and say they should have more about farming': Zandra Rhodes on The Archers, getting arrested and making clothes for Freddie Mercury
Lotte Brundle meets the 85-year-old fashion designer in her vibrant apartment above the Fashion and Textile Museum in London.
-
'Short beards can be extremely becoming on a man (see: The Prince of Wales), but they can carry more bacteria than a dog’s fur': A snob's guide to facial hair
Our weekly columnist, Sophia Money-Coutts, dives head-first into the hairy world of men's beards, moustaches and more.
-
‘I’m like: “Give me those tights, let me show you”: Ballet superstar Carlos Acosta’s consuming passions
Born one of 11 children in a Cuban slum, it’s been 36 years since Carlos Acosta’s career as an internationally famous dancer formally began. Lotte Brundle meets him at the Birmingham Royal Ballet, where he is the director.
-
‘Please, for heaven’s sake, not a pear-shaped diamond with a gold band’: Proposal etiquette for the modern man
Valentine's Day unsurprisingly ranks as one of the top dates each year for proposals. But how to make sure you are doing it right?
-
What have the Romans ever done for us? For one thing, taught us the art of seduction
More Britons are single, unmarried or living alone now than at any other point in history. Our predecessors might offer ways out of the rut — and into each other's arms.
-
The W1 set is up in arms about Liz Truss's roof terrace. But what is a members' club without one?
The former Prime Minister is launching a new club in Mayfair's Leconfield House, angering local residents who've complained prematurely of the ruckus this is certain to cause.
-
What is everyone talking about this week: As Valentine's Day beckons, love letters are making a comeback
Young lovers are foregoing expensive gifts and turning instead to quill and paper. Is it a result of the cost-of-living crisis — or something else?
-
‘I don't consider myself to be a nepo baby at all’: Caroline Avedon on preserving her grandfather's legacy — and her consuming passions
Caroline initially wanted to be a lawyer, but now that she works for Richard Avedon’s foundation, she can’t imagine doing anything else, finds Lotte Brundle.
-
Jenson Button: 'Get rid of your ego'
The former F1 World Champion speaks to Country Life about retirement, his career, and what the future holds.
-
These are a few of Diana Henry's favourite things
The author of more than 10 cookery books talks to Amie Elizabeth White. Illustrations by by Ollie Maxwell.
-
'Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places': Slim Aarons's photographs of Cortina d’Ampezzo resurface ahead of the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. To celebrate we're taking a look back at legendary photographer Slim Aarons's photographs of Cortina d'Ampezzo which is hosting the Games for the second time.
-
'The Taylor Swift effect? We've never experienced anything like it': Jeweller Cece Fein-Hughes' consuming passions
Cece Jewellery's signature signet rings are beloved by the famous and fabulous — including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Taylor Swift. Lotte Brundle meets the woman behind the jewellery.
-
What is everyone talking about this week: Mutton chops are back and everyone's drinking sloe gin
In his latest Country Life column, Will Hosie reveals what everyone's talking about this week (and growing, and drinking).
-
‘I thought I was going to be sick. I was very nervous about MasterChef’: Monica Galetti’s consuming passions
The professional chef talks to Lotte Brundle about food, family and how fame came calling.
