Homes & Antiques Oct 2011

Fabulous fabrics
Autumnal textiles are the perfect way to ring the seasonal changes in, whether they’re used as cushions, quilts or a new covering for your favourite armchair.

In the frame
A good portrait can really bring a home to life – but how do you go about it? This month Homes & Antiques talks to sitters about their experiences of this fascinating creative process.

Stitches of history
An increase in interest in stitching as a modern-day hobby is boosting our appreciation of the samplers of the past, says Katherine Sorrell.

King Penguin Books
Nothing beats the charm of a book, especially when it’s as beautifully designed and illustrated as a King Penguin, says Roadshow books expert Justin Croft.

Upcycling project: Wardrobe
With some eye-catching wallpaper, you can transform a tired wardrobe into an attractive focal point.

Essential guide to carpets
Katie Hallett chooses her favourite carpets, from velvety, tactile designs to quirky pink polka dots.

Vintiquing in Brussels
Whether you’re after streets full of interiors shops, a stroll around vintage markets or simply a tasty portion of frites, Brussels has plenty to offer the weekend vintiquer.

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Gardens Illustrated, September 2011

Bearing fruit
September is the time to sit back and enjoy the benefits of all your hard work earlier in the year, from pretty autumn crocuses to the first apples.

Plant profiles: Zinnias
These dazzling plants will bring scintillating colour to your garden from July until autumn.

Pretty plants for wildlife-lovers
A few key plants will fill your garden with the hum of bees and the fluttering of butterflies and birds.

Sweet inspiration
Juicy berries, sun-warmed and ripened in the garden, are highlights of the summer harvest. Gardens Illustrated celebrates the sweetest of crops with five easy recipes.

September plants
Even as summer builds to its climax, many plants are only now reaching their peak. It’s time to enjoy the garden’s late developers.

Growing to extremes
Committed to promoting locally grown food, an enterprising couple are trying to introduce rice-growing into the northeastern USA.

Late-summer borders
How to make a grand finale to the season with a celebratory display of rich and earthy colours.

PLUS: This issue comes with a packet of white Love-in-a-Mist seeds for every reader, which will make a wonderful addition to any garden.

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