In her quest to live like a queen, Emily Horton turns to an old friend for inspiration and advice
When we decided to produce a celebratory issue to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday, I knew there was only one person to turn to for interiors advice: old family friend Janet Davie, a designer who has long specialised in creating vintage and period homes, including my own.
Though based in rural Worcestershire, Janet works all over the UK, as well as internationally, with two current projects in London. With more than 30 years’ experience, she certainly knows where to look for exclusive items that can transform your home all by themselves.
Here she suggests some of her current favourites from a selection of very salubrious suppliers.
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The Richmond Magazine's Homestyle page for May
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Our inspiration
Janet Davie’s elegant home: classic, comfortable with surprisingly modern twists. Inspired by her love of antiques, sumptuous silks and fine details, we asked her to recommend her favourite accessories with a regal theme.
- You can contact Janet on 07967 332767, alternatively visit her pop up boutique next time you're in the Cotswolds: Buy Design, 2 Bridge Street, Pershore, Worcestershire
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Delcor Eaton sofa in Savigny Ebony fabric by Designers Guild, £2,017 Delcor (279c Kings Road, Chelsea); delcor.co.uk
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“This grand footstool by Spina is more than worthy of regal feet”
Reviving the ancient craft of passementerie, Spina combines unusual and precious materials to produce luxury, handmade and bespoke decorative trimmings, such as tassels, braid and fringing for furniture and clothing. Prices upon application. Spina, 12 Kingsgate Place, NW6 4TA
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Pearl and crystal tieback from Spina
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Crown key tassel by Spina
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Mink crystal pom pom by Spina
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The Buckingham Orchid
Moorcroft, one of the few independent Staffordshire potteries, has been producing beautiful artworks at its celebrated design studio for more than 100 years. In honour of Her Majesty’s 90th, it has created a special vase featuring the white helleborine orchids, which made up the Queen’s bridal bouquet in 1947, and have also been recently found growing in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Valued at £585, we have one to give away. You can enter the competition online by clicking here; competition closes May 31. T&Cs apply.
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