The Directory
July 2010
** VINTAGE SPECIAL**Live the vintage dream
From frocks to furniture, the vintage scene is huge. This month, Homes & Antiques introduces you to the people leading the charge…
Instant expert: Trifari jewellery
Vintage Trifari jewellery is the perfect statement accessory. Find out how to wear, how much to pay and where to buy these fabulous costume pieces.
Collectable vintage fabrics
It’s time to look afresh at mid-century textiles, says Antiques Roadshow expert Madeleine Marsh, as she opens the curtains on these fabulous fabrics with pretty display ideas and top tips on how best to invest.
Potting shed chic
Throw out that rusty lawnmower and set to work with a broom and a paintbrush to turn a dusty old shed into a vintage retreat.
A brief encounter
Katie Hallett discovers that all is not what it seems along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, as the line and the picturesque towns that it serves are taken back to 1943 for the annual ‘Railway at War’ weekend.
Judith Miller’s Object Lesson
Judith Miller, the doyenne of antiques, delights in the quirky decoration of Chinese export porcelain.
H&A’s Essential guide: Key bathroom looks
The bathroom should be the most indulgent room in your home, so make sure that yours is designed for pampering with this comprehensive guide.
Life swap
Temporarily exchanging your home for one abroad is the ultimate credit crunch getaway, as Roadshow expert Hilary Kay discovers…
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olive
Special August issue on sale now
In an innovative first for olive, this issue has been created for readers, by readers, who have had a say in every feature.
Features include:
Your top ten kitchen classics and kitchen misfits – olive readers have selected the best kit you can’t live without that stands the test of time, as well as the gadgets gathering dust at the back of your cupboard
Gordon’s recipe challenge – olive reader Mandy Harper asks the superchef for advice on cooking lobster at home
Hidden gems – olive readers recommend fantastic local restaurants around Britain
10 freezer fillers –The best clever, make-ahead ideas to stock up your freezer
Insiders guide to...The Lake District – Chef Simon Rogan on the best places to eat and drink in the Cumbrian National Park
olive – recipes, restaurants, food lovers’ travel
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Good Food
August issue on sale now
Hassle free family food – Everything you need for simple summer cooking.
The Modern Vegetarian – Enjoy seasonal ingredients at their peak with recipes from Rose Elliot, the acclaimed vegetarian cookery writer.
Summer days out – From pick-your-own farms to the best foodie campsites, tea shops and fish restaurants.
Pack up a picnic – Enjoy an alfresco feast with Jane Hornby’s recipes that are also easy to pack and carry.
Bake it easy – Baking doesn’t have to be complicated, Sarah Cook’s recipes are great for picnics, parties or afternoon tea.
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Our two favourite food magazines-perfect for the weekend!
Gardeners’ World July issue on sale now The drama of South Africa – Discover the true stars of South Africa in Toby Buckland’s pick of its best garden plants
Perfect planting partners – Recreate Chris Beardshaw’s award-winning planting scheme for combinations that really work
Summer bird survival guide – Feeding the birds isn’t just a winter pastime – follow Stephen Moss’s guide on how to give birds what they need right now
Your best ever harvest – Don’t waste the delicious crops you’ve worked so hard to grow – Alan Titchmarsh looks at the best ways to pick, store and use your fruit and veg
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**English gardens special**
Five stunning gardens that are different in style but united by irresistible plant combinations and clever use of space.
Dreaming of daylilies
Stunning perennials and a National Collection of Hemerocallis make the Nursery Further Afield well worth a visit, says James Alexander-Sinclair.
Grow your own cut flowers
Charlie Ryrie champions beautiful English-grown cut flowers and shares her expert tips on what to plant in your cutting garden.
Nurseryman’s favourites: July plants
Bold and bright ideas for your garden this summer.
Grow it yourself: French beans
They’re delicious served hot, tender and buttery, or cool and crisp in a green salad – but what’s the best way to grow them? Alys Fowler reveals all…
Heavenly Hollyhocks
They are famously tall and pretty, and if you grow them as annuals, they should stay healthy and strong. This month Garden Illustrated profiles the loveliest hollyhocks and their wild relatives.
10 plants for exposed gardens
Which plants will look lovely and grow well in gardens with windy, cold conditions? Find out here.
Homes & Gardens Feature...
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