Wealden Times | WT184 | June 2017 | Kitchen & Bathroom supplement inside

Above: Diane finds a lot of her furniture and accessories at Ardingly Antiques Fair and through visits
to Rye, Tenterden and The Three French Hens brocantes at Silcocks Farm Shop
from what I see on the television), but it is hard to find the
right things – and isn’t it expensive to start from scratch?
“We had the chaise longue already,” says Diane, “but
we were on a tight budget. Luckily Ian is handy, especially
with upholstery.” She points to the seating in the sitting
room, which has been masterfully re-covered. “It’s a bit
of a team effort – when we go away for the weekend we
look around for things.” Ardingly is a favourite haunt and
Diane also visits Rye for inspiration, so they don’t always
have to go far. She often goes to Tenterden where the
Three French Hens hold their brocante sales at Silcocks
Farm Shop. And, of course, there’s Wealden Times
Midsummer Fair just around the corner at Hole Park.
Diane also manages to find quirky and interesting objects
in high street chain stores and charity shops alike. The copper
effect lampshade in the bedroom is from Dunelm, some
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