inspiration
1 Soaring ceilings call for furnishings on a
similar scale like this painted George II William
Kent frame from Jonathan Sainsbury (£7200).
Its carved scallop-shell decoration and broken
pediment are a grand match for the doorcase in
Julian Barrowâs atelier (page 128). Ring 01258
857573 or visit jonathan-sainsbury.com.
2 How handy for the roll-call of artists in this
Tite Street studio to be able to nip straight from
easel to loo â and one decorated with a charm-
ing rosette print at that (page 130). Get the look
with Colefax & Fowlerâs small-scale patterned
papers: âAshlingâ (left) and âLarissaâ cost £58 per
roll. Ring 020 8874 6484 or visit colefax.com.
3 Weâre keen to help where we can but weâll
leave the choice of final resting place to you.
In the meantime we recommend the Raj Tent
Clubâs âBhurjâ tent (£3150) which has the âcam-
paignâ feel of 19th-century explorer Sir Richard
Burtonâs tomb (page 144) but is thankfully
firmly pitched in the land of the living. Ring 020
7820 0010 or visit rajtentclub.com.
4 Fancy being transported to a courtyard
dappled with sunshine (page 182)? Mandarin
Stoneâs Atlantic grey âPebbleâ tiles (£49.28 per
sq m) can even be laid on very small areas tak-
ing you one step closer to Mexico. Ring 01600
715444 or visit mandarinstone.com.
5 Dorothyâs Tin Man longed for a heart and
weâve found one. From Milagrosâ wide selection
of folk decorations comes this winged version
flying in at £12 which would fit right in on the
kitchen walls of the Mexican casa (page 187).
Weâre also longing for a painted votive by the
three Vilchis brothers (£120). Ring 020
7613 0876 or visit milagros.co.uk.
6 Deborah Turbeville is best known
for her moody photographs and her
Mexican home was just as atmospher-
ic. Her choice of heavy weaves on sofas
walls and cushions (page 184) puts us
in mind of copper/bronze âCarpet Bagâ
(left; £250 per m) and plum âBohem-
ian Velvetâ (£129 per m) by Mulberry
Home. Ring 01202 266800 or visit
mulberryhome.com $
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