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Sir Frederick Leighton’s (1830–1896) famous oil painting entitled Flaming June perfectly captures the classic form of a sleeping woman engulfed in a golden glow, it epitomises Leighton’s prediliction with bold rich colours, natural light and nature itself. In our Decorating feature this month, we have brought Flaming June to life with rich vibrant fl oral patterns in abundance.

Embrace summer and fi ll your home with bold botanicals. We also help to bring some sunshine into your interiors with our pick of the best yellow homewares and sizzling summer stripes in our Shopping features. Our Home essential guide to conservatories (page79) shows you how to bring the outside in, from Victorian hothouses to the latest trends in glasshouse design, we’ve got all your planning, design and decorating needs covered.

If you’ve already started planning your summer holidays, then don’t miss out on your favourite magazine while on the move, take a look at the new Period Homes & Interiors app, available to download from the Apple iTunes App Store and www.pocketmags.com Summer’s almost here

Karen Bray, Acting Editor