Our Spring Collection - Fit for a Queen

Our latest collection draws inspiration from the court of ‘Marie Antoinette’. I recently enjoyed a wonderful collection of her personal belongings curated by Sarah Grant for the Victoria and Albert Museum. I was mesmerised by the combination of patterns and textures that adorned her dresses and home furnishings. One of the most striking pieces included fabric that combined stripes and leopard print overlaid with embroidered flowers. The 18th Century Queen was so ahead of her time!

Find Poppy and Honesty Spring Collection here. Dutch Armoire from A Hundred Stories.

We have named our spring linen ‘Trianon’ after Marie Antoinette’s farm retreat. The linen includes stripes in sky blue and lemon curd, colours I associate with the delicate, young Queen. I like to romanticize that she enjoyed respite from the court in the countryside under blue skies, among wildflowers. We have also designed a slightly more masculine velvet, a nod to her equally decadent husband Louis XV1. This sumptuous, thick velvet is patterned with stripes in regal blue and navy, fitting for his chambers at Versailles.

Silk Ruffle Cushion made with Liberty Fabric ‘Bow Bouquet’

Marie Antoinette and Louis XV1 embodied a whole culture of luxury, from diamond jewelry to fantasy villages and glittering court balls. The Palace at Versailles was filled with intricate details made from opulent materials by skilled craftsmen. Inspired by these decorative elements, we had added some decadent touches to our latest collection. These include cushions finished with wide satin ruffles and fancy tablecloths fit for a royal feast. Our silk cushion made with Liberty fabric ‘Bow Bouquet’ features large displays of blooms tied together with silk ribbons. I can imagine such floral displays filled the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles since Marie Antoinette was obsessed with removing the stench from the palace with floral perfumes!

I hope that you enjoy discovering our latest collection and that it provides a frivolous distraction.

Sophie xx

Mood Board.

Introducing Spring 2025

This post is rather late as I have been enjoying Costa Del Cornwall and trying to make the most of the glorious sunshine. Last week we launched our Spring 2025 collection which included two new Liberty fabrics and plenty of fun cushions and quilts with stripy trims. We have kept the collection small with lots of coordinating pieces that also work well with our classic range of Liberty prints and linens. I was lucky enough to work with stylist Fliss (Ottistyling) and Rob-got-it-in-one-shot Heron in our home in Cornwall. We literally turned a tiny corner of my sitting room into a little studio using large MDF boards painted in peachy pink.

Duvet Cover made with Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’. Double Ruffle Cushion made with Liberty Fabrics. Bolster in Blue Checks.

Liberty fabrics ‘Annabella - Blue’ and ‘Colleen’s Orchard’ have been introduced for Spring 2025. ‘Annabella’, a classic 1930s floral print, redrawn from a tiny fabric swatch into an all-over pattern of mixed flowers. This particular version features a beautiful colour pallet of blues and reds. We think this print co-ordinates well with Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’ and have combined the fabrics in a stunning quilt with a small ruffle in blue stripe cotton. We have also created a very fancy double ruffle cushion which includes these dainty and delicious liberty fabrics. Annabella Blue would also look beautiful combined with our striped linen in Seaside Stripe. For a gorgeous bedding set why not combine a valance or fitted sheet in Seaside Stripes with a duvet set in Annabella Blue.

Reversible Quilt in Liberty fabrics ‘Poppy and Daisy Blue’ and ‘Annabella’

‘Colleens Orchard’ is part of Liberty of London’s ‘Retold’ Collection that celebrates 150 years of the iconic brand. The print captures the essence of summer with juicy cherries strewn across leafy branches in a pretty pallet of pink, green and yellow. We love this pretty print mixed up with pink and green stripey cushions. The collection includes a fabulous reversible quilt in ‘Colleens Orchard’ and ‘Mitsi Valeria’ for a pop of sugary pink. We would suggest combining Colleen’s Orchard with pieces made from Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy Pink’ as well as our green stripe linen' ‘Wimbledon’

Pillowcase made with Liberty fabric ‘Colleen’s Orchard’. Big Top Cushion in Green. Ruffle Cushion in Gelato Linen. Cushion made from Liberty fabric ‘Poppy and Daisy PInk .’Reversible Quilt made with Liberty Fabrics ‘Colleen’s Orchard’ and ‘Mitsi Valeria’.

Our fabulous new bolsters deserve a mention here. Handmade from premium cotton in giant blue checks and green stripe they are a great addition to your cushion collection and particularly good for cranky old back pain!

When you have a spare moment, please go and take a look at our new spring collection here. I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful and much needed sunshine and are getting ready for your Easter chocolate fest!

Sophie xx

Bolster Cushion in Blue Check. Reversible Quilt made with Liberty fabrics Poppy and Daisy Blue and Annabella Blue.