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Following the rule to only stock items with style and originality that make their hearts sing, the folks at Violet Grey Decorative Antiques offer a beautiful range for both home and garden. A go-to if you are looking to add a touch of elegance to your outdoor space, the store offers garden pieces from delicate 19th-century bistro sets and 1960s chippy paint garden chairs, to ornate plant stands and classic Italian terracotta planters. (violetgrey.co.uk)

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