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feature in hallway, or on a kitchen island. They’re not delicate, they’re almost like picking up a piece of marble. We’ve sent them all over the world to the top designers.” For a more permanent festive look, Holly Festive flair at home suggests hanging Fornasetti wallpaper to create a stunning feature wall, which will be enjoyed not only at Christmas but every day of the year. Choose a design with deep red and green tones, and perhaps accents of gold. One of Holly’s favourites is the Chiavi
not delicate, they’re almost at home
Interior designer Holly Johnson, from the Holly Johnson Antiques Showroom in Knutsford, o ers some of her tried-and-tested tips for how to have a very vintage Christmas
There are lots of creative ways to incorporate vintage Christmas decorations into your home with simple touches, like fresh greenery, sparkly ornaments, and special decorations and accessories. One simple way Holly Johnson accomplishes an effortless, old-world Christmas Holly’s Knutsford showroom look is with some festive candles, cushions and throw blankets, giving your home a warm feel. She also suggests using greens, golds and reds throughout the home.
If you love Christmas candles, some of Holly’s favourites are from the Rory Dobner collection. This includes beautifully scented, lidded candles in ceramic containers which are hand-decorated with Rory’s intricate ink illustrations. The individually illustrated candle lids are decorated with 22-carat gold on the top of the lid and the rim of the candle container. Once you have used the candle, the container can be reused to hold sugar, trinkets, tea or coffee or as an ornament. This Alice In Wonderland candle (pictured) would add a lovely vintage touch to any Christmas table.
Fornasetti’s Chiavi Segrete
Segrete (pictured), which combines two influential Fornasetti motifs: mystical, dense leaves concealing golden, antique keys. This design has a magical quality, drawing the eye through and around the leaves to discover the secret keys within. Muted shades give way to natural tones of spring undergrowth, with seasonal
twists of autumnal leaves and wintry greys. Another stunning wallpaper is Chamber Angels (pictured), using the unique carouselstyle structure found on the ceiling of the Presence Chamber in the King’s State Apartments at Kensington Palace.
Chamber Angels
A touch of glass
A beautiful glass vase is the perfect accessory to make your Christmas decor feel special. Holly suggests placing a Murano vase in your home for an extra festive feeling. Holly says: “Murano vases are great for decoration are great for decoration and they change in the and they change in the light – in the morning light – in the morning they will appear differently they will appear differently than at night. Sometimes than at night. Sometimes they can become the main they can become the main For more information about some of these vintage items, please visit www.hollyjohnsonantiques.com www.hollyjohnsonantiques.com or visit Holly’s showroom at St Anns House, or visit Holly’s showroom at St Anns House, 1 Old Market Place (off King Street), Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6PD
CONJURE UP A FESTIVE BEDROOM THIS CHRISTMAS THIS CHRISTMAS
Christmas decorating isn’t just about the tree and the dining table. If friends and family are coming to stay, it’s a great idea to decorate the guest bedroom and make sure your visitors feel the festive spirit there too – and don’t forget about your own room, so you feel as Christmassy in bed as you do in front of the tree.
You can have lots of fun adding in some Christmas decorations to bedrooms: a wreath on the door, twinkly fairy lights above the bed or festive displays of rugs, cushions, throws and bed linen. Here are a few ideas from the interiors experts at Carpet Loom & Newport Beds to conjure up that festive feeling.
Hang decorations anywhere
Who says decorations are just for the tree?! Make your bedroom festive by
hanging up your favourite decorations – in fact, if you have space include a Christmas tree too. There are all sorts of designs, from small traditional types to wooden ones. Use your dressing table if you have no floor space! They will make the room look and feel really festive.
Dress the headboard
You don’t have to go too crazy with tinsel and decorations to make a bedroom feel festive. A lovely garland of foliage will do the trick. Artificial is probably best to avoid pine needles falling on you or your friends during the night. Reed diffusers that give off a festive fragrance will really enhance the decorations too. This season Carpet Loom & Newport Beds is featuring a special locally made “sleep blend” reed diffuser, as well as a Christmas-scented one.
Style with a festive display
Adding a few festive decorations to the bedside tables will help set the Christmas mood. One quick and easy but effective idea is to tie pretty ribbons to the pulls of chests of drawers. Or you can drape tinsel over the bed frame and on the tops of drawers.
Add some homely touches
Make sure your guests’ rooms feel part of the celebrations on Christmas Eve by popping a stocking by their beds. Fill it with a few small gifts for them to open on Christmas morning, such as chocolates or a copy of Shire magazine! If you have a bedstead, then hang them from the foot.
Make it cosy
Fall asleep under soft layers of covers in a blend of Christmas spice colour. Add cushions and throws for extra cosiness – and wake up to Christmas feeling festive and seasonal. Add soft furnishings such as accent chairs with Christmas colour throws and cushions on.
Even better, how about a winter mattress? The Alaska mattress has a winter side made of super-soft fabric that is ideal for colder nights. In summer you simply flip it over for a cooler night’s sleep.
Cosy festive throws and cushions
Everyone at Carpet Loom & Newport Beds would like you wish you a very happy festive season. Visit the showrooms at 79 High Street and the Springfield Estate in Newport, Shropshire. For more visit www.carpetloomnewportbeds.co.uk
Stepping into the limelight
Shropshire Shades has been handmaking bespoke high-quality lampshades for 22 years – and now it’s bringing its superb products direct to consumers
Located on the outskirts of Telford is one of the country’s best-kept design secrets. Shropshire Shades is one of Britain’s leading contemporary lampshade makers. Since 1999, the small, professional team have been making shades for high-end hotels and bespoke interior design projects, as well as creating shades for several of the UK’s top retailers. Now, for the first time, the business is stepping out from behind the “A huge choice scenes and offering its beautiful of fabrics, creations directly to consumers. shapes Russell Cameron, the cofounder of Shropshire Shades, and sizes” says: “Our team has more than 25 years’ experience in the industry. We offer our customers a huge choice of fabrics, sizes and shapes and make every shade by hand, with care and attention to detail.”
Local legends
All shades are handmade to order in Shropshire and some of the fabrics on offer have familiar names, including Telford and Wenlock. Head maker Joanne Lister explains: “Telford, named after our home town, is a versatile fabric, available in 20 colours that looks great on all shapes and sizes. Wenlock is a soft, natural wool felt that we offer in seven rich colours to bring added warmth to any interior.” Less familiar names include Scion Lohko and Colefax Indra. Joanne says: “Scion is a very British fabric brand, which is part of the house of Harlequin. Its Scandiinspired Lohko design is one of our most popular A Colefax Indra shade in blue with its oversized abstract retro-contemporary design. Colefax Indra is a lustrous, textured fabric from the British fabric house Colefax & Fowler. Polished and sleek, it uses a satin warp and strong woven textures to achieve the effect of hammered metal. We have it as standard in copper, teal and silver.”
Pretty and practical
With a wide selection of fabrics, Shropshire Shades’ wares are not just beautiful – there are also many practical options like antibacterial fabrics and acoustic dampening. “Our Stafford fabric is a marine polyethylene that is fire rated, wipeable and antibacterial. It comes in six earthy, textural, woven materials that suit a natural colour palette,” says Joanne. The team make shades in all shapes and sizes and offer a range of accessories so their creations can become pendant lights, wall lights, table lights and ceiling lights. One of the first retailers to stock Shropshire Shades is local independent online store Lightinglover.com, which shares its Telford warehouse with the business.
“The appetite for local, handmade, high-quality craftmanship has increased massively in recent years, and there’s a growing market of interior design fans and home improvers,” says Russell. “It feels like the perfect time to share our brand and start selling to those customers directly through independent retailers.”
A Cork shade works well over a dining table Some of the designs on o er
To explore the latest and best Shropshire Shades creations, visit www.lightinglover.com
MAKE THE MOST OF THE SPACE YOU HAVE
Camilla Monk was awarded a national architecture prize for transforming her own home in the Shropshire countryside into the perfect living space for her family. The director of Shrewsbury architectural practice Architecture Ventures wants to encourage people to reimagine the space they already have, rather than assuming an extension is required.
“We bought the house 14 years ago, understanding that it had huge potential to become our dream family home,” says Camilla. “It has taken a long time to get here but we now have spaces that support the way that we live. By adding a small extension along the back of the house, we now have a home with ample living space for the six of us, with rooms that adjust to suit our ever-changing needs.”
Camilla and her family bought the 18th-century Mount Pleasant for approximately £230,000. After transforming the exterior, interiors and garden space with a £120,000 renovation, it is now valued in the region of £600,000. The project secured her the Best Interior prize at the Daily Telegraph/ Homebuilding & Renovating Home of the Year awards.
While an extension was crucial to creating a light-filled, open-plan property, Camilla is keen to stress she would always encourage her clients to work within the shell of an existing property wherever appropriate.
“I believe in taking a zero-build approach to architecture where possible. I work with my clients to help them see what they have, think about how they want to live, and create spaces that support their lifestyle. I encourage my clients to think outside the norm. Why build if it’s not necessary?”
Camilla established Architecture Ventures in 2012 after honing her skills at regional practices, including Donald Insall & Associates. She works primarily in the domestic sector although she has recently been approached to work on commercial properties by business owners inspired by her style. Camilla Monk’s kitchen/dining room
Light-fi lled spaces “I believe in taking a zero-build approach where possible”
Visit www.architectureventures.com to arrange an initial, free phone call consultation with Camilla to discuss your ideas
A spin on the spare
Spare rooms – often seen as bonuses by those who don’t have them and afterthoughts by those who do – can be a crucial part of your home
With another cohort of students off to university this autumn, a void exists in many British homeowners’ lives. There are a multitude of spare rooms in the UK, a situation that inspired home decor brand Dowsing & Reynolds to ask: how could you make the most of the space?
Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, co-CEO at Dowsing & Reynolds, says: “Spare rooms became handy during lockdown as additional spaces to work and play, but giving them a longer-term purpose can add a real touch of personalisation that you can’t always get with your other rooms. Think about how you want to feel in the room. Inspired to create a new piece of music? Motivated to smash your fitness goals? How best to decorate the space will follow, once you recognise how you want to feel. It could be vibrant yellow to encourage creative thinking, or deep green to promote relaxation.”
Dowsing & Reynolds’ interior designers, Xander Shreenan and Connor Prestwood, have some suggestions for Shire readers who want to transform their spare spaces.
Decide on a purpose
“It can be really easy to fall into the trap of just throwing any old junk in that room just because you can,” says Connor. “This is counterproductive and can cause added stress at the thought of clutter piling up, but it’s also a waste of the opportunity to be a bit more creative with your room designs. Think about your hobbies – you have the space, so why not dedicate it to giving yourself the perfect getaway spot for you to do what you love?”
An opportunity to be more creative with your room designs
Pick a colour or theme
“Think about your guest bedroom like a downstairs bathroom,” says Xander. “This is a room you can experiment with and make design decisions you’re too afraid to make elsewhere. Try that vibrant wallpaper you’ve had your eye on, or get creative with paint colours and shapes.”
When it comes to spare space, seize the opportunity. Be bold, take risks and expand your potential. Just don’t hang around or someone else might decide they have a use for it first!
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Fancy a little tea? Snap up miniature Victorian teaware
This November sees some truly special items available at auction from Halls. Ceramics, glass and militaria specialist Caroline Dennard explains
The Enid and Bruce Moulder collection of toy teaware, an addition to this year’s auction calendar at Halls, is a mixture of delightfully small bone china, porcelain and earthenware tea cups and saucers. These formed parts of sets by which young girls could be taught the formal processes for preparing and serving tea, which was an important part of the 19thcentury social scene: there are paintings of women of this era taking tea with friends, with the hostess’s daughter sat at a small table nearby dispensing tea to other girls.
Often a family would order a full-size service alongside a miniature one for the children, who learned that each piece had its own specific purpose – knowledge that could be the first sign of entrance into adult society.
Many of the Staffordshire potteries produced these small pots, and there was great competition to offer new shapes, decoration and patterns, typically following the changing fashions in the full-size sets. Manufacturers also added pattern numbers to the base of the main pieces as a means of identifying their wares. These provide researchers with clear indications as to the manufacturer and there is now a wealth of information available in print and online, which has made it easier for collectors to identify their pieces. This collection began its formation in 1977 with a single child’s tea service purchased at an antique shop in Woburn as a gift from Bruce Moulder to his wife, Enid. Subsequently, a trip to Portobello Market unearthed a similar set marked Minton. With that, the Moulders A Davenport toy teapot and cover, circa 1840, 8.5cm high caught the collector’s bug and the collection continued growing until 2010.
Many pieces are considered rare survivors, and this collection’s existence is even more incredible given that the approximately 400-plus pieces are remnants of a larger collection – those that survived a direct lightning strike and subsequent fire.
These items will be sold in a timed online auction, which goes live on 5th November and finishes at 6pm on 23rd November.
A Dunmore pottery toy teapot and cover, circa 1870, 7.5cm high
Halls Fine Art, based in Shrewsbury, is one of the most venerable independent auctioneers in the country, having been established in 1845. It holds monthly antique and interior sales and quarterly seasonal fine sales, covering a range of categories from furniture and ceramics to books and jewellery. For a free valuation of your items, call 01743 450700 or email fineart@hallsgb.com. For more, visit www.hallsgb.com.
DESIGNER DETAILING
One of Britain’s best-loved designers, Matthew Williamson, has launched a new range of rugs with Cheshire-based outlet The Rug Retailer
Founded over 25 years ago as The Rug Shop, this family-run business changed its name to The Rug Retailer when it opened its online shop in 2006. It has since gone from strength to strength and has now added another exclusive string to its bow with its latest collaboration, a new collection created by award-winning designer Matthew Williamson.
This features eight new designs in a variety of colourways and sizes, from runners to large-format 2m x 3m rugs. The designs are inspired by nature, animals and the Californian coastline, as well as incorporating traditional Indonesian and Moorish motifs. Each of the hand-tufted rugs is made from a blend of wool and viscose to create a thick pile that is luxurious to the touch. Matthew Williamson is an award-
“Each hand- winning British interior designer known tufted rug is for his unrivalled use of bold patterns made from a blend of and colours. He established his namesake fashion and design brand in 1997, and carries his decades of experience wool and into interior design, having developed viscose” several soft furnishings and homeware collections to sit alongside his residential and commercial interior design portfolio. Matthew’s intelligent use of colour, pattern and his love for bold and beautiful designs works exceptionally well in his contemporary rug collection.
Family firm
Stocking thousands of high-quality products, The Rug Retailer is one of the UK’s leading rug sellers, with a constantly growing range
Iris Ikat Pink 2m circle, £1,095, designed by Matthew Williamson (right) to satisfy all tastes, budgets and decor Atlas Sky Blue, from £395 schemes. It will deliver anywhere in the UK for a fixed price of £3.99 per consignment, which covers all areas apart from the Highlands, and for varying costs can arrange transportation all over the world. Not only that, being a huge online outlet, it will offer the lowest prices and guarantee to beat any price found elsewhere online. However, for many people an in-person visit is the only way to choose – it’s no surprise if you prefer to see the rug of your dreams for yourself! The Rug Retailer has a vast Leopard Love Green, from £395 showroom in Warrington and a friendly, knowledgeable team on hand to assist you in finding the right rug for your living space that brings you many years of pleasurable use. See www.therugretailer.co.uk for more information.
Letting yourself go green
Landlords are fi nding that making greener choices can attract more tenants
Making sure your home is as green as can be is not just a priority for owner-occupiers – buy-to-let landlords are also taking steps to increase their eco-friendly credentials and reaping the rewards. Jonathan Daines, CEO of LettingaProperty.com, says: “The pandemic helped us to take a new look at human health, including the need to support it in the longer term by facing our environmental responsibilities head-on.” With this in mind, the company has shared its top tips for landlords.
• Replace the bulbs in the house with LED lights. LED bulbs last five times as long as halogen bulbs and are far better for the planet. • Low-flow shower heads aerate the water that comes out of them, giving the feel of normal pressure but only using half as much water. • Install a smart meter, preferably in combination with a learning thermostat. • Dual-flush toilet converters are inexpensive and can save up to 50 per cent of water compared with a normal flush. • Ensure that tenants have sufficient recycling facilities, with sufficient bins for the property’s occupants.
“These are all small steps, but they quickly add up to help landlords work towards a greener world,” says Jonathan. “You can also consider green leases, where environmental obligations between the landlord and tenant become contractual, encouraging both parties to do what they can to make the property more sustainable.”
New Homes
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME, RIGHT AWAY
The latest developments from Bovis Homes o er a range of housing options designed to make homeowners comfortable and contented
Bovis Homes has sites in development across the Shire area, offering two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes and featuring sustainable green spaces and bustling new communities. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a family looking for room to grow, the team at Bovis will help you find your perfect home. Bovis homes offer higher ceilings, larger staircases and better kitchen upgrades than the average developer – these are the things that make a Bovis home just slightly more special.
On top of the unique specification of a Bovis home, the company is “The also offering you the chance to add chance even more finishing touches to your property with the Bovis Homes Select brochure. From upgrading your bathroom with stunning to add even more fi nishing ceramics to adding smooth sliding touches” wardrobes to your master bedroom, there’s a wide range of additional options for you to personalise your new home.
If you’re hoping to purchase a new home soon, it can be a stressful time so the experts at Bovis are on hand to help and ensure a smooth process throughout. They’ve adopted lots of buying schemes to make sure you can live in your brand new Bovis home without breaking the bank. To find out more go to www.bovishomes.co.uk/ menus/purchase-schemes.
Bovis Homes currently has developments in a range of locations. Head to
www.bovishomes.co.uk/ new-homes-in-mercia
to browse the stunning new homes available. Comfort and style Comfort and style Bovis is committed to making beautiful, comfortable homes and giving you all the help you need to move in and start enjoying your new place.
Take a look at this list to see where new Bovis Homes communities are blossoming…
• Oteley Gardens, Shrewsbury • Hazelmere, Haslington • Partridge Walk, Stafford • The Steadings, Essington • Edwalton Fields, Edwalton • Haygate Fields, Wellington • The Quarters @
Redhill, Telford
GRAND DESIGN DREAMERS GET SELFBUILD BOOST
People dreaming of building their own home will welcome new proposals, according to one Shropshire expert
Proposals for the government to help more people build their own homes have been warmly welcomed by property company Roger Parry & Partners, which has offices in Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Welshpool. Richard Bacon MP’s review of custom and self-build housebuilding has found huge potential in the sector that could deliver Richard Corbett 30,000 to 40,000 more homes every year. The review has also recommended a major “scaling up” of self-built homes to boost the overall housing supply. This could mean homes that can be built in weeks that are better designed, built to the highest environmental standards and with cheaper household bills.
Richard Corbett, partner with Roger Parry & Partners, welcomes the review’s findings. “This news comes on top of the government’s commitment of £150m for the Help to Build scheme, which will allow homebuilders to borrow money with lower deposits,” he says, “and also the news that funding is being provided for local councils to create high-quality serviced plots that are ready to go, stepping up self- and custom-build housing projects across the UK.”
DID YOU KNOW?
The UK has around 13,000 self-build homes a year Plan to boost self-builds
Do it yourself
The review was commissioned to improve the housebuilding industry by giving customers more choice, and to make homebuilding a mainstream, realistic and affordable option for people across the country. The Bacon Review puts forward six recommendations: 1. A greater role for Homes England, with the creation of a new Custom and Self-Build Housing Delivery
Unit supporting the creation of serviced plots on small and large sites and delivery at scale. 2. Raise awareness with, among other initiatives, a custom and self-build “show park” and a more robust approach to legislation. 3. Support community, diversity and levelling up by reigniting the Community Housing
Fund and creating more opportunities for communities to build. 4. Promote greener homes and increased use of modern methods of manufacturing (MMC). 5. Align custom and selfbuild changes with planning reforms. 6. Iron out tax issues to create a level playing field between this type of home and speculatively built homes.
The government had yet to publish an official response at the time of writing but the outgoing housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, said: “This will help get more people on to the housing ladder and ensure homes suit people’s needs while providing an important boost to small builders and businesses too.”
New lease of life for hospital
Denbigh’s North Wales Hospital site is about to get a major transformation
The future of one of Wales’s historic buildings looks brighter after Denbighshire County Council planners opened the way for the redevelopment of North Wales Hospital in Denbigh.
An application by Vale of Clwyd-based Jones Bros to redevelop the 50-acre site of the Grade II-listed former psychiatric hospital has been approved by the council’s planning committee. Once the deal is finalised, it should open the way for a project which will boost the local economy by £75m and create 1,200 jobs.
The main hospital building, described as “an exceptionally fine and pioneering example of early Victorian asylum architecture”, will be preserved under the plans. The 10-year project will restore and convert the central section of the hospital into residential apartments, complemented by a mix of services that could include shops, restaurants, and a gym. Elsewhere on the site, they plan to build up to 300 homes styled on traditional Vale of Clwyd houses, as well as a pub and a new purpose-built home ground for Denbigh Cricket Club.
The hospital closed in 1995 and the huge site has deteriorated during ownership by different prospective developers, made worse by regular incidents of arson and vandalism. It had opened in 1848 to provide care for people from across north Wales. By the 1950s it housed over 1,500 patients and employed up to 2,000 staff.
Helen Morgan, head of Jones Bros, says: “We believe this scheme can be a landmark development for Wales and as well as providing a real community of high-quality housing for Denbigh it will also deliver skilled jobs and apprenticeships, help develop local supply chains and provide a multi-million pound boost to the Denbighshire economy.”
The former North Wales Hospital in Denbigh
Home Heating
STAY STYLISH AND WARM
Home heating specialist RN Williams, based in St Asaph, shares some of the brilliantly designed and efficient new models available this winter
Heta Inspire 45, £1,249
With its simple design, large viewing window, excellent efficiency and easyto-use air control, the Heta Inspire 45 to-use air control, the Heta Inspire 45 continues to be one of our most popular stoves. The highly efficient, stylish stoves. The highly efficient, stylish stove fits comfortably into almost any setting, whether free-standing or in a traditional fireplace. It’s the perfect a traditional fireplace. It’s the perfect choice for keeping cosy this winter.
Charnwood Cranmore 5, £1,530
Traditional in style, the Cranmore’s design was inspired by the Regency era and it has a large glass door to allow a great view of the flames. With the latest in clean-burn technology, the Cranmore is exceptionally efficient; it’s also incredibly simple to operate, with a single air control and a sliding firebed for easy ash removal. It’s available as a 5kW or 7kW stove, and there are a number of colour as a 5kW or 7kW stove, and there are a number of colour options to complement any room. The Cranmore oozes timeless style and exquisite detailing, and is built to last a lifetime.
Everhot Electric Stove, £1,295
Blending classic style with modern efficiency, the Everhot is an elegant and functional heating option. The 20-litre oven is perfect for cooking small dishes, and with more than 20 colours to choose from it’s bound to suit every setting. It simply plugs into a standard 13-amp socket, making it ideal for any space requiring additional heat. The quality engineered steel and cast iron storage additional heat. The quality engineered steel and cast iron storage construction will provide heat long after the stove has been turned off.
Le Feu Fireplace, £1,599
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly product that’s also convenient, Le Feu fireplaces are a simple and stylish option. Portable, eco-friendly and with no flue required, the beautiful bio with no flue required, the beautiful bio ethanol fireplace offers a simple solution to bring warmth and comfort to the to bring warmth and comfort to the home and can be used outdoors too. home and can be used outdoors too.
DeliVita Wood-Fired Pizza Oven, £1,295
Stovax Futura 5, £1,345
With the increased demand for stoves that offer excellent efficiency and being eco design ready, we expect the new Stovax Futura 5 to be a popular addition to our be a popular addition to our range. Featuring a contemporary range. Featuring a contemporary curved door and expansive curved door and expansive viewing window, this stove has viewing window, this stove has versatile appeal and would be versatile appeal and would be suitable in both traditional or suitable in both traditional or modern homes. Additional modern homes. Additional features in this highly efficient features in this highly efficient stove include a convector heat stove include a convector heat system and single air control. system and single air control. Cooking at home is a much-loved activity and this year we’ve seen an increased desire for outdoor cooking solutions. The DeliVita is a beautifully designed wood-fired oven, handcrafted in Yorkshire and featuring a traditional clay and stone interior. Versatile and easy to use, the DeliVita adds authentic flavours to any dish and is perfect for cooking pizzas, meats, veg and so much more. Available in a range of striking colours, it will also add a splash of happiness to your garden for year-round outdoor cooking.