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46 THE ENGLISH HOME FOR WHERE TO BUY SEE ADDRESS BOOKThroughout the house there are echoes ofthe family’s equestrian connections, notonly with Katie’s own work but withpaintings, objects, prints and bookscelebrating horses in all their glory. In thehall are a number of glittering WaterfordCrystal trophies won by Jamie over thecourse of his successful career as a jockeyand racehorse trainer, whilst the originalsixteenth-century beams are swathed inhundreds of rosettes won by daughterSaffie, already a keen competitivehorsewoman at just 13 years old – thetwo collections placed side by side createa colourful and vibrant display.This house is full of life and energy,serving its owners as a place of work, ahouse to welcome friends and colleaguesand a family home full of laughter andfun – especially at Christmas. n``````Katie O’Sullivan’s fifth solo exhibition ofequestrian and wildlife paintings can be seen atThe Osborne Studio Gallery in London, from10 November – 4 December 2015.katieosullivanart.com``````TOP The walls of the guest roomare painted in Hardwick White byFarrow & Ball. Oriental cabinetsfrom Oka and octagonal tole lampbases add a touch of eastern style.ABOVE Katie’s studio is filled withworks in progress – exquisite oilsof animals and birds painted oncopper and steel and shimmeringwith gold and silver leaf.RIGHT The prints lining the wallsin the bathroom were taken froma book and then framed.TEH UK DEC15 HOUSE - O'Sullivan copy.indd 46 20/10/2015 17:10