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Lincolnshire DN31 2QEMake cheque payable to Business Link Magazine Group&Call now to subscribe on01472 310301 8or visit www.lincolnshiretoday.net/341orScan QR Code3333Looking for a great gift idea?A gift Subscriptionis the perfect present that lasts all year round!Total Price: £27.553£1410_Layout 1 21/06/2016 10:42 Page 111_Layout 1 21/06/2016 10:43 Page 112 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESECLECTICINSPIRATION This month’s reader’s home belongs to celebrity chef Rachel Green, whose eclectictaste and vibrant décor make her property an utter inspiration. 12-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY13HOMESA varied taste not only distinguishes Rachel’s cooking, butprovides the overall aesthetic of her impressive home,nestled in the picturesque village of Tealby. The eclecticnature of the décor imparts each room with a distinctivepersonality that works together as a whole. It’s as true forthe varied furniture choices and display pieces, ranging fromvintage to modern and everything in between, to the richand contrasting colours and scenic garden, which boastsstriking flowers alongside abundant wildlife. “I’m a bit eclectic, so it’s all mix and match,” Rachel says.“There can be industrial furniture with mahogany with a bitof vintage thrown in. I would never go to a store and buy itall matching.” There’s even the odd bit of Swedish flat-packin the mix.“I try to blend the outside of the property with the inside.I’m a massive gardener, so I love gardening and grow all my15 Á12-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 212-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY15HOMESown fruit and veg.” Outside, the garden is alive with fresh vegetables, flowersand, of course, a well maintained and fruitful herb garden. She had, on themorning of our visit, in fact, been picking the first of the asparagus and therhubarb. It’s this sense of the garden ‘infusing’ the interior that’s one of the property’smost endearing attributes. The poly tunnel, raised beds and herb gardencharacterise Rachel’s cooking as much as the interior of her home. It’s mostnotable in the kitchen, with a variety of rustic wooden pieces, from tables toworktops, alongside a more airy contemporary flair to the cupboards andstorage units. The cream coloured Aga is the crowning glory of the kitchen,framed by the granite counters, topped with pans and teapots. “I’ve got quite a lot of vintage kitchen equipment like butter packs and I’vegot my grandma’s old scales and tongue press.” One cabinet displays a variedcollection of glassware, from wine glasses and champagne flutes to jewelcoloured tumblers and evocative bowls and milk jugs. There’s also a variety ofvintage preserving pans, jelly moulds and a vast collection of cookery books. “I like to see books around - you can go into a home and there aren’t any,But, we have them dotted all over the place.” This love of books is obvious inalmost every room of the property, whether it’s the classic cook books in thekitchen or the atlases, classic car manuals and poetry in her office. We even spya trash novel or two, which Rachel assures us is one of her guilty pleasures. The eclectic characteristics of the property extend to the colour choices – arich and vibrant palette that’s at once full bodied and bright and cool and16 ÁOffers on all Stoves, Fires & SurroundsFor the best deals, visit or call:Boston01205 310 327Boston Heating, Church Road, Boston PE21 0LGFireplaces & Multifuel ServicesMultifuel & woodburning stoves from just £299Valor and Dimplex centre with fire surrounds12-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 4refreshing. “I like colour,” Rachel says. “The kitchen is purple inthe centre island and the outside is more sort of traditional. I likethe warm jewel colours, like pomegranate, purples and shockingpinks.” The house tells a story, one which chronicles Rachel’s varioustravels across the world, including the Far East and all over Britain.“Most things in this house tell a story or were given to me bysomeone I’m very fond of. I can virtually tell you where everythinghas come from, where I got it and who gave it to me.”Wandering from one room to the next is very much indicativeof her various travels and time spent immersed in differentcultures. The lounge, for example, is full of dark wooden furnitureand plush purples and ruby tones affording a warm and invitingspace.One of the most striking aspects of the interior is the mountedantelope head above an arched window over the stairs. Itsbronze and honey hued fur and twisting horns make a majesticsight, surrounded by pictures and the chandelier. It can be hard to say a property is truly finished, and Racheladopts an interesting stance: “I think there’s always stuff to doin a house,” she says. “I like to change the colours in my housea lot, so I’m always constantly changing things.” This can be assimple as putting out summer cushions, switching to lightermaterials or placing things in altogether different positions.Transforming an interior, dependant on the seasons issomething all homeowners can try. “I think it’s quite important to never have a house how youwant it. I think that’s when it becomes boring. And because I’vegot quite a lot of what some people might term as clutter – I’llmove pictures around as well – this house looks very different inthe summer than it does during the winter.“I’m not one of these people who polishes to the ninthdegree, I like my surroundings to be quite natural.” For stayingcreative, Rachel says the natural surroundings are an absoluteinspiration and bringing the same sense inside, means the wholehouse is immersed in creativity. The Magpies NestAntiques and Collectables23 Church Street, Boston PE21 6NWTel: 01205 839038Email: themagpiesnest@btopenworld.comwww.themagpiesnestboston.co.ukA Nest of Treasures36B Roman Bank, Skegness PE25 2SJ Tel: 01754 465334Find us onFacebook16 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMES12-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY17HOMESBrunel House, Deepdale Lane,Nettleham LN2 2LL01673 866656For the benefit and convenience of ourcustomers, our new largerair-conditioned showroom houses abigger display , greater choice, morecomfort and a fine cup of coffee!Please come and see us for fantasticshowroom opening offers on youriconic Chesterfield furniture.You are very welcome…www.chesterfieldsinlincoln.co.ukA new homewith betterfacilitiesAs the business continues to grow, so Chesterfields in Lincolnhave outgrown their old home. “We established the business sixyears ago as a hobby and only needed a small space” says JohnAppleton Managing Director, “but as demand has increased weknew we had to move, to ensure we can keep offering the samehigh level of Customer Service.”The result is a beautiful “barn conversion” style of new buildoffices and showroom on the outskirts of Nettleham, near Lincoln,just 3 miles from their old base at Welton.A much larger air conditioned showroom will allow customersand clients to make their choices in far more comfort than before.It has also allowed the Company to greatly increase its display,with new models, new leathers and fabrics as well as great newcolours added to build on the traditional, iconic style of this 300-year-old design.John commented further“We are really proud of thenew facilities, and would liketo thank all of our customersand clients over the last sixyears, for their support andrecommendations that haveallowed the business toachieve this.”A visit to see the newranges and colours is a must.We will be in ournew home Chesterfields In Lincoln As of 4th of July12-17_Layout 1 21/06/2016 13:35 Page 6 uF wostlu w bl eT blae F DeerF vileD yrev rF eSeer pute rF Deer opsiD laso 18-21_Layout 1 21/06/2016 12:34 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY19HOMESBright andbreezy Bright andbreezy Bring a sense of summer into the conservatory with a few simplechanges for a light and airy interior. The same hyperbole rolls around each year, with one forecast or another promising aMediterranean style summer, but if this does happen, a cluttered conservatory is going to suddenlyfeel stifling. Toning back on some of the furnishings, in favour of a few that have a big impact, willcreate an altogether airier ambience and a space that’s a joy to spend time in. It may only be on a subliminal level, but there’s something cool and calming about sea tones,from slate grey to a bright turquoise blue. Adding lighter curtains during the summer, and a few lesscushions can also have a big impact, and a few cooler tones might be a welcome respite. Blinds arestill a popular option when it comes to conservatories, and can be a stylish touch in their own right.It doesn’t have to be an imposing Venetian option, there’s a variety of lighter varieties out there. With the open windows bringing in a fresh and fragrant breeze, dotting the conservatory with afew choice plants or flowers will have a calming effect and can replace some of the clutter, if onlyfor a few months. Vases of differing sizes and style will also add variation, and means that even thesmallest space can have a touch of the great outdoors. 20 ÁPHOTO: THOMAS SANDERSON18-21_Layout 1 21/06/2016 12:34 Page 2Next >