A former Christie’s specialist turned trusted presence on Lillie Road, antique dealer James Jackson has spent over two decades scouring markets, brocantes and country house sales for rare treasures. James reveals the stories of two exceptional objects that have passed through his hands: his greatest find and the pieces he'll keep forever.

In this series, we glimpse into the daily lives of artists, designers, creatives and tastemakers. Isabel Ettedgui, Founder and Creative Director of British lifestyle brand, Connolly, guides Emma Becque through her rhythms and rituals of her day, and shares how she spends her perfect day-off. 

Daniel Crouch started working with antiquities at the age of 16, and has never stopped. His elegant gallery in Bury Street specializes in antique maps, atlases and sea charts dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, following what has been a personal obsession. He shares the stories of two exceptional objects that have passed through his hands: his greatest find and the piece he'll keep forever.

Three industry experts, decorator Philip Hooper, joint managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and Brownrigg founders, George Perez-Martin and David Gibson, share an insider’s guide to collecting and living with antique objects and furniture.

Born into a family of pastry chefs, Diego Crosara—Pastry Art Director for Marchesi 1824 —has spent decades making edible works of pastry-based craftsmanship. As the historic Italian pasticceria, beloved for its famous cakes, baked goods and Panettone, enters its busiest season of the year, Diego shares insider insights – from this year's theme to the creative preparations that start 12 months in advance...

New York-based interiors stylist and decorator Mieke ten Have is known for her refined eye and intuitive layering of spaces. Here she discusses her daily rituals—from juggling work commitments to looking after her five cats and treasured meal times with her family

Family-run John Sandoe Books has a host of illustrious regulars - which once included Christopher Gibbs - and has been a much-loved presence on London's book scene for generations. John de Falbe, who runs the Chelsea bookstore with his wife, Arabella, talks Cabana through the rhythms of his day and the keys to the shop's success.

Over the course of her career, philanthropist and art collector, Bunny Mellon, became one of the most influential landscape designers of her time, famously redesigning the White House Rose Garden under the patronage of President John F. Kennedy. Violet Caldecott explores her life, legacy and exceptional gardens, all captured in The Gardens of Bunny Mellon by Linda Jane Holden. 

"We are artists first and foremost." Chris Cox, who alongside his wife, Nicola, is the founder of Cox London – the art-forward atelier that crafts bespoke furniture and objects – shares the rhythms and rituals of their day, explaining why the pair are spending more time hidden away in their new studio, returning to artistry and craftsmanship.

Today, 19th-century artists Carl and Karin Larsson are national icons in Sweden. Together, the creative couple – whose former home, Lilla Hyttnäs, is much admired – laid the foundation for what is now considered quintessential Swedish aesthetics. But, like many women, Karin Larsson has been overshadowed by her husband. Swedish textile designer Cathy Nordström goes in search of Karin's own story, revealing a passionately, and prolifically, creative artist and designer. 

For the past 20 years, Jean-Bernard Gillot, antique book dealer and connoisseur of the extravagant, has sourced rare books, scientific instruments, early and modern photography, uranium glass jewelry, and other curiosities. He shares two special objects that have passed through his hands: his greatest find and the piece he'll keep forever.

Leading architect Richard Parr sits down with Camilla Frances to discuss career-defining moments – from designing the much-admired Newt in Somerset, to launching his own gallery BRINK – collecting eclectic objects, his dream (and nightmare) interiors, most memorable trips, guilty pleasures and ideal dinner party guests...

For more than 40 years, British businesswoman Carole Bamford has championed organic farming and sustainable living through her companies, Daylesford Organic and Bamford. She talks Sophie Goodwin through the rhythms and rituals of her day, sharing the importance of the people (and animals) in her life, her dedication to the lunar cycle and recent fascination with longevity.

Eminent Italian architect Duccio Conti Caponi sits down with Cabana to share highlights from his extraordinary life and career in design - from growing up among artists, writers and historians, to travelling the Nile and overcoming psychological burdens. Along with beautiful rooms, Duccio shares his personal achievements, greatest challenges, dream (and nightmare) interiors, guiltiest pleasures, and much more.

At 22 Rue Mazarine, Paris, stands Eric Grangeon Rare Books — a singular sanctuary where ancient manuscripts and works of art are gathered with meticulous discipline and discernment by collector and rare book dealer Éric Grangeon. After years spent practicing law, he has devoted his life entirely to the expertise and sale of rare books, manuscripts and objects of curiosities. He shares his 'finders keepers' with Cabana.

From creating atmosphere and choosing paint colors, to salvaging architectural materials, Maria Speake, co-founder of Retrouvius, talks Sara Pierdonà through the steps it takes to build beautiful, layered homes and a successful design brand - now celebrating its first book.