mantelpiece

The clock on the mantelpiece in the Cabinet Room ticks surprisingly loudly, marking every half-second.

In my grandmother’s house and my own, the iconography of Jesus and other religious figures was everywhere, peppering walls and mantelpieces alongside family photos and wedding albums.

The 88-year-old's terraced home is clean and tidy, and a row of ceramic animals line her mantelpiece.

This product is about 4 inches long, with a string for hanging from your rearview mirror or mantelpiece.

The floral arrangements atop the mantelpiece mirror the artistic display on the ottoman below, featuring generous swathes of twiggy sprays that cascade from the vase, while rich reds, oranges and yellows create an autumnal bouquet.