Henry and Natasha Teare’s renovation of Thorpe Manor in Oxfordshire as featured in The English Home magazine

Writing, styling and art directing by Clair Wayman

I first met Natasha and Henry when I was invited to a press lunch at Thorpe Manor along with a lovely group of journalists and editors. I was instantly struck by the beauty and sheer scale of the house. Not long after, I turned up with my car full of freshly picked spring blooms, ready to shoot the house with photographer Rachel Smith. An extremely busy day unfolded, with me running around, styling as many rooms as time would allow and working alongside Rachael, deciding on the best angles. Next I interviewed Natasha and Henry and discovered the full extent of the renovation. Full of setbacks and steep learning curves, this story is about resilience and most importantly, keeping focussed on their vision and end goal.