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Maker&Son: Furniture that is natural, sustainable, beautiful — and very, very comfortable
When Alex Willcock and his son Felix Conran established Maker & Son, they aimed to create truly comfortable furniture, handmade from only natural materials to last a lifetime.
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How planting trees on your land can help the environment, the wildlife, farmland and more
The Woodland Trust's MOREwoods scheme, supported by Lloyds Bank, is helping landowners across the country to plant trees in an effective and sustainable way. We take a look at one farmer's experience of what happened.
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The great rotation: Will it endure?
What next for equity markets? Thomas Moore, manager of the Aberdeen Standard Equity Income Trust, Martin Connaghan, manager on the Murray International Trust, and Fran Radano, manager of The North American Income Trust, take a look at some of the possibilities.
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Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer on getting the right team for your project, and keeping the client at the epicentre
Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone tells Country Life’s Giles Kime why collaboration is key to the success of an architectural project.
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Opportunity for change in real estate markets
Jason Baggaley, manager of the Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust, on what to expect the real estate market in 2021 and beyond.
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How you can help heroes like Bruce live life after injury
Bruce, a double amputee, found the strength to overcome huge challenges, thanks to Help for Heroes. Here’s how you can help others like him.
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Jewellery for years to come
Cassandra Goad's striking jewellery is the perfect present to mark a wedding anniversary.
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Aspinal of London: 'We are more aware than ever of the effects our way of life is having on our planet'
Aspinal of London have blended their love of Nature with their beautiful designs as they launch a new sustainability initiative. Hetty Lintell speaks to Ian Burton and Maria Dykalo and picks out some of the best new objects in their latest collection.
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Trees For Tomorrow: Join Country Life as we plant thousands of trees
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Country Life’s launch in 1897, we have joined forces with Charles Stanley Wealth Managers and Forestry England to create the Trees For Tomorrow initiative. Together we aim to plant at least 1897 trees to mark this milestone in our history.
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Do the best investments come in small packages?
Abby Glennie of Aberdeen Standard Investments takes a look at how small companies could be particularly well-placed to bounce back from the pandemic.
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Cassandra Goad's latest jewellery collection is inspired by the shapes, textures and sounds of Marrakech
Cassandra Goad takes us on a journey to Morocco in her latest collection
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Is the tide turning for UK income investing?
The last year has been tough, but there are reasons for optimism on UK equities says Charles Luke, Investment Manager at Murray Income Trust.
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Artichoke's Bruce Hodgson: 'The mind and the eye have an emotional connection that can never be achieved in the digital world'
Bruce Hodgson, founder of Artichoke, explains why exquisite furniture is not only the result of craftsmanship and high-quality materials, but also of time.
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Reuniting investors with lost investments and inheritances
With so much happening in our lives, it’s easy to lose track of money, so Alliance Trust helps locate the owners of dormant accounts.
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Janine Stone: Creating spaces to show off your art, sculpture, car or and even wine collection
A beautiful interior offers the perfect setting for treasured collections, from paintings and sculpture to classic cars and vintage wine. Janine Stone spoke to Country Life's Giles Kime to share her advice on how to got about creating the perfect display space.
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How an oak-frame extension can transform your home
Oakwrights’ oak-frame garden rooms, sunrooms, orangeries and conservatories are tailored to suit clients’ needs and blend seamlessly with their homes.
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Uncovering Japan’s hidden gems
Chern-Yeh Kwok, manager of the Aberdeen Japan Investment Trust, says there is real value in Japanese markets, but it is often overlooked by investors.
