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The White Company, The Vampire’s Wife and Glyndebourne Opera House are among the fashion, interiors and arts names with whom PR specialist Luke Batchelor has worked. MINE caught up with him to find out what we should be buying this spring and what inspirational social accounts we should be keeping an eye on. Follow Luke on Instagram @luke_batchelor_pr

‘There is something about spring that awakens a desire for newness and change, especially in the home. The acquisition of an inspiring interiors book or a fresh seasonal-inspired candle, or embracing a bold new colour, is a great way to start the new year.

‘Apparently, the roaring twenties are due a comeback, so what better way to channel The Great Gatsby’s Daisy Buchanan’s drawing room than with a striking statement piece from Lalique, the ultimate symbol of French luxury and craftsmanship? This beautiful ‘Languedoc’ vase (above) was designed by René Lalique in 1929. I love the bold green, which evokes growth and renewal.

‘I believe your home should smell inviting and have a personal touch. There are no finer candles than those from master perfumer Roja Dove, whose fragrances are made using the world’s finest raw materials. Roja’s London candle (right) has the warmth of a crackling log fire, while notes of violet, lavender and rose evoke the scent of a quintessentially British garden.’

LANGUEDOC VASE, LALIQUE, FROM £4,600, LALIQUE.COM

LONDON CANDLE, ROJA DOVE, £125, ROJAPARFUMS.COM

THE TASTEMAKERS Three inspirational Instagram accounts to follow

@tyssenengland

Nolan Watson is a collectorturned-dealer and interior decorator, living between London and a seventeenthcentury house in Kent. His Instagram is full of interiors inspiration, and showcases beautiful pieces for sale. tyssenengland.com @philippacraddock

Philippa Craddock’s Instagram is packed with stunning visuals and tips on how to create beautiful floral designs at home. Sign up to her newsletter to receive free guides, tutorials and updates on her masterclasses, loved by budding floral fans and pros alike. philippacraddock.com @moro_dabron

Austin Moro and Eliza Dabron – lovers of romantic interiors and historical gardens – are the design duo behind Moro Dabron. Their Instagram transports you to places that have inspired their line of beautiful personal brands and home fragrances. moro-dabron.com

THE DESIGN NOTEBOOK A look at the finest finishing touches

LAYERED LOUNGE

Having spent many years renovating properties, Suzy Humphreys grew frustrated with a lack of desirable pieces with which to furnish them. Layered Lounge was therefore born from her thirst to provide quality homewares that stand the test of time, sourced from around the world at affordable prices. In a world of waste, Layered Lounge keeps an eye on interior trends, but is not driven by them. layeredlounge.com

MEMO PRESS

Memo Press was founded by lover of letters Alice Edwards. Her elegant and beautiful greeting cards and personalised stationary will make you want to put pen to paper in a matter of moments. A welcome addition at a time when keeping in contact has never been so important. Lily of the Valley is a perennial favourite of mine, so these cards are at the top of my list. From £4.50. memopress.co.uk

VELVET LINEN

At a studio in Ditchling, Sussex, Velvet Linen founder Liz Poole works with the most talented team of artisans, who make costumes for musicals, theatre and opera – including the West End’s smash hit Hamilton, Glyndebourne Opera in Sussex and the Royal Opera House. Liz has also worked her costume-making magic on the Netflix period drama sensation Bridgerton. Her beautiful cushions, quilts and home accessories are inspired by the gardens of England and are made by hand, using the finest Liberty velvets and British linen. velvetlinen.co.uk

Inflorescence wallpaper, living-quarters.co

GEMMA MOULTON

Founded by Gemma Moulton in 2020, East London Cloth creates beautiful quality, traditionally made, unpretentious and authentic household linens that can be used, loved and handed down to future generations. The brand has recently launched a range of beautiful café curtains in an array of elegant linens. eastlondoncloth.co.uk

LIVING QUARTERS

‘A flowerless room,’ said Vita Sackville-West, ‘is a soulless room.’ And what better way to immortalize flora in a room than by using a pattern wallpaper?

London-based home decor experts Living Quarters specialise in elegant prints, featuring an abundance of country garden blooms. With wallpaper making a welcome return for 2022, why not brighten a room or hallway with one of their beautiful designs? living-quarters.co

MORO DABRON

The latest candle from the Moro Dabron design duo (see previous spread) is Herbarium. This beautifully woody and herbaceous blend – reminiscent of an old walled garden – features notes of rosemary, cedarwood, olibanum, bay and black tea. £155. moro-dabron.com

BOOK CLUB The titles your coffee table can’t live without

Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century £59.95,phaidon.com

This book gives you an insight into the homes of some of the biggest names in design and interiors, from Gabrielle Chanel’s Paris apartment to British interior designer Ben Pentreath’s country idyll. A great chance to be incredibly nosy from the comfort of your own sitting room.

Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture £25, faber.co.uk

Miss Dior is the story of Catherine Dior, the enigmatic younger sister and muse of her couturier brother, Christian. Justine Picardie’s fascinating book takes you through the stormy clouds of wartime France to a place of beauty and hope scented with rose. For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home £30, thewhitecompany.com

The White Company is one of the UK’s most loved and revered luxury high-street retailers. What started as a twelve-page mail-order brochure has grown into a multichannel, international business selling everything from fine linens, home accessories and fragrance to stylish ready-to-wear and children’s collections. This book by the brand’s founder, Chrissie Rucker, is a testament to the beauty and charm of a neutral home. From an elegant Georgian London townhouse to a breathtaking country abode owned by the company’s creative director Mark Winstanley, it will provide endless inspiration for the lover of white.

Entertaining Lives: The Nancy Astor & Nancy Lancaster Cookbook £40, clearviewbooks.com

Nancy Astor and her niece Nancy Lancaster were two of the great hostesses of the twentieth century. Jane Churchill and Emily Astor’s book is a stunning collection of more than seventy recipes from Nancy’s family home, Langhorne in Virginia.

Chatsworth, Arcadia, Now £50, penguin.co.uk

This beautiful book is a refreshing, contemporary look at the collections of one of Britain’s finest country houses and most illustrious families. Written by John-Paul Stonard, with forewords by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, this is a visual testimonial to the incredible taste running through sixteen generations of the Cavendish family. Victoria HelyHutchinson’s evocative and stunning photography is not to be missed.

Rose Uniacke at Home £150, roseuniacke.com

Rose Uniacke is one of the most important names in architectural interior design today. Her ability to create pared-back, elegant schemes is apparent nowhere more than in her own London home. This book – with a foreword by award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn OBE – is filled with inspirational imagery by revered French photographer François Halard.

STORE ALERT A destination sensation for luxury-lovers

Bonadea is the UK’s foremost luxury brand for tableware, glassware and rare, exquisite objets d’art. Founded in 2016 by creative director Gemma Martinez de Ana, Bonadea is an oasis of established luxury brands, exceptional artisans and creative studios from across the world. Named after the Roman goddess Bona Dea – ‘the good goddess’ – the emporium presents a curated selection of unique pieces through its boutique in Belgravia and an online store. From breakfast to an intimate dinner or celebratory party, set the perfect scene for entertaining beautifully and in ultimate style with Bonadea’s elevating pieces. 20 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8LJ bonadea.com

Photo: @Bonadea ©James McDonald

HAND-PAINTED PERSIAN FLOWER NO. 1 TUMBLER, £200, MARIE DAÂGE

MY BONADEA FAVOURITES

BOTANIQUE PRIMROSE DINNER PLATE, £150, MARIE DAÂGE

ALBERTO PINTO HISTOIRES D’ORCHIDÉES DINNER PLATES, £1,300 FOR SIX, LOBMEYR