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We have two lovely recipes for you in the autumn issue of Conservation News magazine taken from Sarah Raven’s book: Garden Cookbook. Read online (link in bio) or pick up your free copy at selected locations across Kent. Better still, why not subscribe and have your quarterly issue delivered to you? #gardencookbook #kentmagazine #seasonalfood
First class carriage house restoration. The listed Carriage House at the property of Rock House that used to house the horses was anything but stable, but that was soon to change. Read the story online (link in bio) or in print in the latest issue of Conservation News - out now! #claguearchitects #atpalmer #kentrestoration #supportkentbusinesses #kentmagazine #propertyrestoration
Walls and Floors: the foundations of your interiors. When it comes to interior design there is nothing more important than getting the bare bones right. Read the feature in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine. Autumn issue out now or click the link in our bio. #kentmagazine #dewittflooring #antiqueoakflooring #thestonetilewarehouse #redflooring #freelandstiles
Island Life: The versatility of kitchen islands. Read the feature online (link in bio) or in print in our latest issue - out now! #kentmagazine #kitchenislands #applebygrange #comptonsfaversham #whitecliffkitchens #hogwoodhouse #bedroomflair #potts_interiors
A Fabulous Finish: gone are the days when painting your house meant grabbing the first pot of magnolia you could find! These days there are so many types of paint on offer that picking one can be quite daunting. Read our feature and let your personal style shine through. In print in our autumn edition or online (link in bio). #paintfinishes #anniesloan #periodhome #kentmagazine
Stardust Memories: collectors of movie memorabilia are queuing up for an auction of items from a Star Wars and horror film legend. Read more in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine - out now (link to article in bio). #starwarsmemorabilia #petercushing #thecanterburyauctiongalleries #kentmagazine
Artist profile: Graham Clarke is known for his wonderfully detailed, often humorous arch-topped limited edition etchings, produced entirely by hand from start to finish. Graham has a number of open day dates running until mid September. Read more about him and his work in our latest issue. Online (link in bio) or in print. #kentartist #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Hedging your bets: Have you ever thought about planting a wildlife hedge in your garden? There are many reasons why a hedge would be a great asset. Not only would it provide essential forage for wildlife, but it can also bring beauty and abundant harvest your way. Intrigued? Read the article by Sarah @thegardencreate in our latest issue. #thegardencreate #kentgardening #wildlifehedge
With its gentle climate, rich soils and bountiful coastal waters, Kent is a land of plenty when it comes to food and drink. Apples, Cherries, Hops: Kent’s Food and Drink by local author Naomi Dickins will appeal to those with an interest in the county’s history and its culinary heritage. You can read an extract in our summer issue, either online (link in bio) or by picking up your complimentary copy from selected outlets across the county. #kentcherries #kentmagazine #buykentproduce
Effortless Elegance. In the summer edition of Conservation News we meet Oliver Manning Press whose unique talent and flair for furniture design is fundamental to creating individual pieces of bespoke furniture of the highest quality. #kentmagazine #bespokefurniture #kentartisan #supportkentbusinesses
In the latest issue of Conservation News magazine you can read about Marina Mill, a Kent-based, family business that specialises in designing and producing exclusive furnishing fabrics. Read the feature online (link in bio) or in print. Pick up your free copy of the summer edition from your local stockist. #marinamill #textiles #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Your unique home.They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, and we certainly do take great pride in our properties. A period home is a big investment, and when you’re proud of where you live you undoubtedly want it to look it’s best. Buying bespoke can make your home stand out from the crowd. Read the feature in the latest issue of Conservation News - online or in print. #buybespoke #periodhome #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Sunshine Days: check out the latest issue of Conservation News for two lovely recipes from Cucina di Amalfi by Ursula Ferrigno. Her book features 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention and using the best ingredients. Link in bio or pick up your copy now from selected outlets across the county #summerrecipes #italianrecipe #kentmagazine
Trend alert: @wallsaucecom have a wide range of beautiful wallpapers for every room and style. See the feature in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine. You can read the article online by clicking on the link in the bio or pick up your complimentary copy from outlets across Kent. #heritageinspiredwallpaper #heritageinteriors #kentmagazine
Container gardening is popular because it is a great way to beautify your living space and grow fresh fruits, veggies and herbs for your kitchen. Read the article in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine. The summer edition is out now. Click on the link in the bio to read online or pick up your free copy from selected outlets throughout Kent. #summergarden #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine #containergardening
Debbie Fairbrass is a Kent-based artist specialising in decorative art using copper and cold porcelain along with gold leaf and oil paints. Read about her amazing work online (link in bio) or in print in the spring issue of Conservation News magazine @debbiefairbrass #kentartist #kentbusinesswomen #copperart #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Forging a new life. In the latest issue of Conservation News magazine we talk to Joel Tarr - a blacksmith and metal artist from Kent. Read online (link in bio) or in print. Pick up your free copy today! #kentblacksmith #kentartisan #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine #supportkentbusinesses #bespokegates #housesigns
Land + Sea is a foodie’s heaven, offering great food using quality local ingredients. Read our full review of this little gem of an eatery in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine (or read online - link in bio). #tankerton #kentrestaurant #landandsearestaurant #kentmagazine #kentrestaurantreview #eatingoutinkent @landandseatankerton
Make a beautiful spring wreath. Expert florist Ashlee Jane shows you how in the spring issue of Conservation News magazine. Read online (link in bio) or pick up your free copy from selected outlets across Kent. You can also win a copy of her book House of Flowers by sending your name, address and telephone number to dawn@conservationnews.co.uk (closing date Friday 2nd June). Good luck #springwreath #houseofflowers #easterwreath #bookgiveaway #bookcompetition #kentmagazine
Each year we look forward to spring to see the end of the dark gloomy days of winter. This is when the garden starts to wake up and the first signs of colour appear. You’ll soon be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, growing and nurturing your garden as it comes back to life. Read our spring garden notes in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine - out now! #springgarden #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine
The spring issues of Conservation News magazine are out now! Make sure you pick up your free copy from selected outlets across Kent or you can read online (link in bio). As always there are some fascinating features and great tips and advice for owners of period properties #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine #supportkentbusinesses #periodhome #periodpropertykent
The art of fossicking* we all love hunting in brocante markets and antique shops. And just as much fun nowadays is scrolling through treasure on online auction websites. Read why in this fascinating article by The Canterbury Auction Galleries. (online or in print - link in bio) * Fossicking is to search for gold, especially in abandoned mines; or to rummage, especially for profit. @thecanterburyauctiongalleries #kentmagazine #auctionhouse #canterbury #thecanterburyauctiongalleries #conservationnewsmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Read our feature on choosing a bath tub for your period home in the latest edition of Conservation News magazine (in print or online - link in bio); because when it comes to function it can be said that the most important room in the house, after the kitchen, is the bathroom! #periodhomes #conservationnewsmagazine #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses #bathtubs
Read our feature on how to choose a bath tub for your period home in the latest edition of Conservation News magazine (online or in print - link in bio); because when it comes to function, it can be said that the most important room in the house after the kitchen, is the bathroom. #periodhome #bathtubs #conservationnewsmagazine #kentmagazine #supportkentbusinesses
Cocktail Hour: we feature two recipes from Alice Lascelles book ‘The Cocktail Edit’ in the latest issue of Conservation News magazine (link in bio), PLUS there’s a chance to win a copy of the book. Just email your name, address and phone number to dawn@conservationnews.co.uk (closing date 24 February) GOOD LUCK
Using your fire pit in winter. The winter is the time to retreat to the warmth and cosiness of the house, but what if we open those doors and venture outside into the moonlight… read the feature online (link in bio) or in print in the latest edition of Conservation News magazine #firepits #wintergarden #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine
Stagioni, meaning ‘seasons’ in Italian, will take you on a journey through the culinary year with recipes for every craving and occasion. We have featured 2 recipes in the latest issue of Conservation News, but for your chance to win a copy of the book just email your name, address and phone number to dawn@conservationnews.co.uk (closing date 24th February) good luck 😉 #freebook #bookcompetition #kentmagazine #italianrecipes #italiancookbook #conservationnewsmagazine
A favourite subject amongst interior designers and writers alike, there’s a lot to say when it comes to lighting your home. To help you through the advice we asked interiors and lifestyle journalist Claudia Baillie to bring together all the knowledge she’s garnered over the years into one whole home guide. Read it online (link in bio) or in print by picking up your free copy at selected locations across Kent today. # neptune #lighting #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine
Garden notes: winter can feel like a gloomy time in the garden. The flowers of high summer are a distant memory, the rain is here to stay and the change of the clocks has put paid to any hope of working in the garden in the evenings. However there is still much to be done. Read this and other features online (link to magazines in bio) #wintergardening #conservationnewsmagazine #periodhome #supportkentbusinesses
Win a 3 course lunch for two at the fabulous Boys Hall in Ashford. For your chance to win just answer the following question: How many gold coins were found in a flower pot under the floorboards? Email your answer along with your name, address and telephone number to dawn@conservationnews.co.uk. Closing date: Friday 27th February. Good luck! #boyshallkent #kentmagazine #conservationnewsmagazine #freelunchfortwo #kentmagazinecompetition #kentrestaurant