Foxgloves, lupins and lavender will evoke the colour and heady scent of an English country garden in an inspiring installation created for Katharine Pooley by florist Shane Connolly, who holds a Royal Warrant granted by The King.
Guests are invited to arrive in time to enjoy a conversation with Katharine on Tuesday, May 21 at 2pm over champagne, fresh lemonade, botanical-inspired cakes and delightful offerings from Highgrove Estate, before Katharine tells the stories behind the favourites in the Summer home accessories collection.
There will be a chance to view the interior designer’s new collaborations, including a wallpaper collection with Fromental and furniture by McKinnon and Harris that will feature in next month’s WOW!house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10. Admission is free and no booking is required.
Telephone 020–7584 3223 or visit www.katharinepooley.com for more details
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Who's got your back? Find out in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 31Test just how well you know your trusty sidekicks in today’s quiz.
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'If it is going to work anywhere, it is going to work here': Meet the makers of English olive oilWith English wine going from strength to strength, could our own extra-virgin olive oil be the next homegrown success story?
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Reader Event: An eye to the future at Daylesford Heritage HouseWhat changes to a house do most to enhance its aesthetics, function, comfort, sustainability and longevity? On March 24, leading experts in architecture, interior design, craft and restoration will share the secrets to maximising possibilities and protecting value at Daylesford’s magnificent Heritage House in Gloucestershire.
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Reader Event: Super women at London Design WeekWhat can be learnt from the achievements of the world’s greatest female designers and antique dealers? Which has created the most valuable legacy? What are the secrets of their success? Come and find out at an inspiring event on the first day of London Design Week at 10.30am on Monday, March 9, at the London showroom of luxury lighting brand Hector Finch.
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Reimagining the past at VaughanIn September 2025, leading designers shared their views on creating interiors with the capacity to last forever.
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Tetrad: Over half a century of timeless good looksSince 1968, Tetrad has employed a combination of traditional skills and the finest materials to make upholstered furniture that is designed to offer years of comfort.
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Reimagining the past: A panel discussion with VaughanAt Focus/25 later this month, Vaughan will host an inspiring talk at which leading names in antiques and interiors will explain why understanding the past is vital to designing for the future.
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Star of the show: Rose of Jericho's paint created just for Country Life at RHS ChelseaOne of the highlights of Country Life's ‘outdoor drawing room’ at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show was a new paint colour created by Rose of Jericho,
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Munder-Skiles and the art of exterior decorationThe success of this project — which was awarded four stars by judges at the Chelsea Flower Show — demonstrates Isabella Worsley’s versatility as a designer.
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Sell your valuables with ease with The Antique Buying CollectiveThe Antique Buying Collective treats gold and silver as heirlooms, not scrap. From Victorian brooches to Georgian silverware, each piece is appraised for its history, craftsmanship .and charm, then thoughtfully rehomed through a trusted network. It’s a respectful approach, giving fine antiques the second life they so richly deserve
