For that matter, you don’t need to live in the countryside, or even in a house. The deep comfort, informal elegance, and timeless charm of the English country house can be folded into any interior - from manor house to studio apartment - with the right mix of furniture, artwork, decorative objects, textiles, and a touch of eccentricity.

After decades of travel to the UK, where I fell in love with stuffed-over chairs, 18th century bacon settles, and big farmhouse tables - I’ve developed an eye for the pieces that bring this very particular blend of cozy style and bespoke substance to a space. From foundational seating, tables, and case goods to truly unusual and esoteric prints, pottery, and decorative elements, I’ve sussed out the best spots to find it all.   

After each buying trip, I hold a big container preview event for everyone on our newsletter list, and keep my shop at Knollwood Antiques filled with finds that will bring a deep sense of warmth, the glow of patina, and an element of romance and history to your very personal vision of home.