Old Homes, New Life: The Resurgence of the British Country House Sandwich Spreader makes this a little luxury

makes this a little luxury

this small side plate is perfect for snacks and appetizers or as a bread plate on the dining table

By Ruth Guilding

This colorful sky blue and tangerine Coniglio bowl features hand-painted rabbits and carrots

he moved to New York

Old Homes, New Life: The Resurgence of the British Country House Sandwich Spreader makes this a little luxuryBy Clive Aslet, Dylan Thomas This book is a sumptuously produced journey around 12 privately owned country houses, asking what it is like to live in such places today. What role do they play in the 21st century? For many years after the Second World War, the country house was struggling. Now a new generation of young owners, often with children, has taken over. They're finding innovative ways to live in these ancient, fragile and poetic places. While