Period Living

Antiques Journal

VINTAGE CHARM

acked with characterful styling ideas to create a warm and welcoming home, (£20, Cico Books) invites you to step inside author Christine Bellstedt Myers’ stunning period home and garden to explore a series of making and staging ideas for inside and outside living. Be inspired to craft a welcoming wreath from foraged items, repurpose vintage quilts into kitchen curtains, and make lavender bags and scented candles. The book is a tome of unfussy, comforting homespun

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