Objects of Desire
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How to put your money where your mouth is: 20 Eco-friendly products for home, garden and driveway
From veg boxes and green toilet paper to vehicles which will help save the planet, here's our pick of some of the best eco-friendly products on the market.
By Country Life Published
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Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house
Taking a cue from our cousins across the channel is never a bad thing. Amelia Thorpe picks out some French-style accessories for your home which will lend some Gallic flair to your home.
By Amelia Thorpe Published
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Why it's easy being green – start small and take it from there
It's a big decision to go green with an entire room, but the right furniture, fittings and accessories can let you try before you go headlong.
By Toby Keel Published
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How a collection of first editions can make your personal library just that little bit more special
Few things are more alluring than a spectacularly beautiful library within a fine country house. But should you be fortunate enough to own such a room, the problem of what to keep within can be tricky — though rare first editions are always a good bet.
By Toby Keel Published
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Perfect pendants: Shedding light on why they've taken over from our precious table lamps
Pendant lights are plumbing new depths - Giles Kime finds out why.
By Giles Kime Published
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An antique wallpaper so extraordinary that an entire room was built around it — including raising the ceiling
The Court of Noke in Herefordshire is the home of designer Edward Bulmer, and the antique wallpaper in this bedroom shows some of his thought processes in action.
By Arabella Youens Published
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The luxury of an armchair which one wishes to sink into and never escape
The activity of sitting has been much-maligned, but now receives an elegant makeover in the form of a moss green armchair from The Queen of Serene.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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The joys of a shower which offers a touch of luxury and theatre on a daily basis
A beautiful bathtub is a splendid feature for any bathroom, but given how often you use the shower it makes sense to get something which feels special every day.
By Toby Keel Published