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From sculptural accessories to faux sheep, British interior designer SOPHIE ASHBY revels in the unexpected

Vanities /My Stuff

■ Style File

DAILY UNIFORM: Simple silhouettes from Jil Sander (n) and a Metier handbag (8). TO RUN ERRANDS: Prada loafers (5)! WRIST CANDY: Anything from Alighieri (1). HEIRLOOM: My engagement and wedding rings by Emma Clarkson Webb (13).

■ On Beauty

SKIN SAVIOR: Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Sleepair Intensive Soothing Repair mask (10). "NO-MAKEUP MAKEUP": Chantecaille Just Skin tinted moisturizer (6). PERFECT APPLICATION: Hourglass Cosmetics makeup brushes (12). TO DETANGLE: Hershesons detangling brush. PERFUME: Vyrao Georgette eau de parfum. SUPPLEMENT: Wild Nutrition (7). SELF-CARE: A deep tissue massage on the regular.

■ For Pleasure

LISTENING TO: Sampha's new album, Lahai. INSPIRED BY: The Royal Academy of Arts. UNWINDING WITH: Adam Buxton's podcast. He always makes me laugh.

■ At Home

RECENT ADDITION: ASammi Lynch painting. ON DISPLAY: A life-size faux sheep (3). AROMA: Moro Dabron Herbarium candle (4). PAINT COLOR: Pollen by Atelier Ellis in the dressing room. LIGHTING: Henry Holland Studio (9). CUSHIONS: An Afua in walnut from Sister by Studio Ashby (2). GLASSWARE: Casarialto. SOMETHING SENTIMENTAL: A painting my husband, Charlie Casely-Hayford, made when he was 16.

■ The Menu

MORNING CUP: Rooibos tea with oat milk, COMFORT FOOD: Baked beans and cheddar cheese on buttered toast! SUNDAY DINNER: A roast chicken, DINING OUT: At Spring in London, where my sister Rose works— it's all excellent (15).

■ Travel

IDEAL STAY: Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast (14). LONG WEEKEND: Eating fish and chips on a cold beach. LUGGAGE: July suitcase (16). TO SHOP: Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen flea market for vintage furniture.