Ever since Natural History was founded we’ve been asked where our collections are stocked in real, bricks-and-mortar shops and special online stores. Over the next few weeks we will be publishing Q&As from some of our favourite stockists across the UK, gaining an insight into their inspirations and passions.
We’ve been speaking to Jane McIntyre of Jane McIntyre Design in Winchester. Jane sources products from around the world, carefully selecting bed linen, lighting, furniture and other home accessories of unusual yet beautiful design, and showing them off in her Georgian town house turned quirky retail space.
How would you describe your style in one sentence?
A little bit of this and a little bit of that.
What are your inspirations?
Paintings by the old Masters, gardens in flower, ridiculously romantic stories, Baroque excessiveness and successful women.
Most unexpected success?
Having children after ten years of hoping.
Latest discovery?
Realising my body no longer keeps up with my brain.
Most beloved possession?
My Land Rover
Favourite place to visit?
Greece
Favourite place to eat?
The Gourmet Pizza in Winchester - seriously underrated.
Favourite piece of advice?
Be yourself.
What is your goal right now?
Achieving happiness.
What is your biggest project right now?
My shop.
What do you love most?
A fireside sofa with my children, dogs and cats.
Jane McIntyre Design
11 Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9DZ
01962 853882