Truth be told, this feature usually houses my favourite of abodes, but perhaps it's my age, or even the heat, I somehow baulk at the idea of taking them on. But I know therein lies the diamond — the true houses that make the world a more interesting place are usually the ones that have been brought back to life by some brave soul. So one day, when energy has returned to my limbs, I shall make it my life's work and put my heart into one of these houses. If I were a betting man I would say it woul

Ding, ding, ding — before our August holiday starts, I thought I'd give you one more "Oh the Things I've Seen," as I think you are a delightful bunch who deserve to see some lovely things knocking about your screen. I hope you'll agree that there is something for everybody below, and if not, let me know!

Cor blimey, if I had a house and unlimited funds, ouff, some of the below dealers would be hearing from me. That parchment screen from our favourite Italian dealer, yes please. The Edward Barnsley chairs might be the perfect kitchen seating, and the wire garden set at £580 may well be very uncomfortable, but what a sculptural set. Also, I don't know about the comfort - I am casting aspersions, and they may well be terrifically kind to the derrière. As ever, I have split fifteen under £500 and f