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Martin Brudnizki London, NYC Vintage design books in your library. Le Style Anglais, particularly the early editions, is a favorite. Beautiful People of the Café Society: Scrapbooks by the Baron de Cabrol is another treasured title — it captures a world of glamour and style that continue to inspire. And while Swedish Grace by Gunnela Ivanov isn't vintage, it channels the elegance of that era beautifully and is something I often reference. Must-tour gardens or historic homes. Parham House in Sussex, Rousham in Oxfordshire, Villa Kérylos on the French Riviera, Charleston in East Sussex, the Doria Pamphilj in Rome, and Museo Fortuny in Venice, each with its own story and atmosphere, endlessly inspiring. Favorite design or antiques shops. For antiques, Petworth is a perennial favorite for its variety and quality, while Brownrigg in Tetbury is a treasure trove. In New York, Gerald Bland has a wonderful eclecticism, and in Paris, A la Mère de Famille in Montmartre is always worth a visit. And of course, And Objects in London is a place close to my heart. From top: Swimming pool in Le Grand Mazarin, Paris, designed by Martin Brudnizki. Reception at the Broadwick Soho Hotel, London, designed by Martin Brudnizki. What you collect. Murano vegetables and fruits, which I pick up whenever I visit Rigattieri in Venice. I also have a collection of Choisy-le-Roi ceramics and pewter plates, which I've hung on the kitchen walls at my country house. They each carry a mix of charm and history that I find hard to resist. Home scent. In summer, the scent of fresh vine tomatoes from the garden. In winter, the coolness of just-picked black currants. And my favorite for the festive season is our And Objects red Murano candle, scented with winter berries. Next for you. I'll be launching my first book in October with Rizzoli, followed by a collaboration early next year with a brand I've long admired. There are also some beautiful projects opening over the next two years that I'm looking forward to seeing come to life. OSKAR PROCTOR VINCENT LEROUX