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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.
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Janine Stone: How to fit a home gym, pool or yoga studio seamlessly into your house
Janine Stone offers her advice on creating home gyms, yoga studios and swimming pools to enhance mind, body and soul, in the fourth in our series of masterclasses with the designer.
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Turn old and neglected jewellery into brilliant new pieces with Cassandra Goad's bespoke jewellery service
Using unworn family heirlooms to create new pieces that will be worn over and over — and enjoyed, rather than sitting redundantly in a jewellery box — is a wonderful way to give old things new life. Hetty Lintell takes a look at how jeweller Cassandra Goad does just this for her clients.
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The year ahead for Asia: Recovery beckons
For Asian economies, 2021 looks set to be a year of regeneration and renewal. Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Asian managers share their wisdom on what you can expect.
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India: Emerging from crisis
Kristy Fong, co-manager on the Aberdeen New India Investment Trust discusses the likely shape of the recovery and the investment opportunities that may emerge.
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Janine Stone: 'We create houses not only for clients, but for future generations'
In the third of our series of masterclasses, interior designer Janine Stone answers questions from Giles Kime about how to create a home tailored exactly to the needs of the owners.
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A little help from your friends at Neptune
Wherever you are — in town, the countryside or by the sea — Neptune has an experienced designer at hand to help you achieve beautiful, practical spaces, from living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Can private equity thrive in the 'new normal'?
Alan Gauld, Investment Manager at Standard Life Private Equity Trust plc, on how private equity can keep its momentum in the post-Covid-19 world.
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Artichoke's Bruce Hodgson on getting restoration right: 'There is no need for a period house to feel like a museum'
Bruce Hodgson of Artichoke explains why carefully conceived, beautifully executed joinery is vital to the evolution of a period house in the 21st century.
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What you need to know about house insurance while you're renovating your property
If you're having work done to your house, it's important to be prepared in the event that things go wrong. A specialist renovation insurance policy can protect you from financial loss, explains Hugo Johnsen FCII, director at Castleacre Insurance.
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Janine Stone: 'There’s an assumption that living in a period property involves a compromise in terms of layout and comfort. We don’t agree'
In the second feature in a new series of masterclasses on architecture and design, Country Life’s Executive Editor Giles Kime asks Janine Stone what she regards as the secret to restoring a historic house that offers both period character and 21st-century comfort.
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Tailored for Life: How Savile Row's finest are keeping going even as the new lockdown takes hold
Modern tailoring needn’t be saved for the boardroom: mix and match garments more casually and invest in beautiful separates to be passed down as heirlooms, re-tailored to fit the next generation.
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How to make Christmas jewellery shopping fun, with the wisdom and tips of Cassandra Goad
Choosing the perfect present needn’t be a chore — in fact, it should be fun. Choosing jewellery from Cassandra Goad is a good place to start, and Country Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell picks out some of her favourites.
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14 perfect Christmas gift ideas for the man or woman who has everything
From beautiful books and artistic accessories to a weekend away in one of the country's most famous castles, these gifts from our carefully-selected partners offer options for everyone — no matter how tricky to buy for.
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Perfect Penhaligon's presents for everyone in your life — Christmas never smelt so good
If you’re struggling to find Christmas gifts for your loved ones, panic no more. British parfumier Penhaligon's have perfect presents for everyone on your list, from the cocktail lover and generous host, to the dapper gentleman and home decorator. Christmas has never smelt so sweet.
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Dividends and the pandemic: Where are we seven months on?
Covid-19’s widespread financial damage includes an unparalleled hit to company dividends, meaning more tough times for income investors. But the situation varies across sectors. But it’s not all bad news. Charles Luke, Investment Manager of Murray Income Trust PLC, shares the latest on dividends — including signs of stability and renewed activity.
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Creating the house of your dreams with Janine Stone
In the first of a new series of masterclasses with Janine Stone, Country Life’s Executive Editor Giles Kime talks to her about the exciting possibilities of creating a new home and the factors that need to be considered when planning one.
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Reacting to a global pandemic: Opportunities, discipline, and what happens in life after lockdown
Bruce Stout, Investment Manager at Murray International Trust PLC, on how best to navigate the pandemic.
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Focus/20: Design without frontiers
This year, Focus/20 will be a little different, with trade visitors permitted on site and all others welcomed to enjoy the event online. We asked Country Life's Executive Editor, Giles Kime, for an insight into what's in store.
