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

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Our Little Mother's Day Gift Guide

UK Mother’s Day falls on March 30th this year. This moveable feast has a different date and origin to the celebration in other countries such as America, Japan and Australia. In the Middle Ages, girls and women were given the 4th Sunday before lent to spend with their families. At the time, it wasn't uncommon for children to leave home to work when they were as young as 10 years old, so this was an opportunity for families to meet up again and attend church services. On the way home, children would often pick flowers and give them to their mothers and the tradition of Mothering Sunday was born.

There is nothing more gorgeous than a beautiful posy, however if you want your Mothers Day flowers to last forever, you might consider picking a beautiful Liberty fabric depicting clusters of fauna and flora in your Mum’s favourite colours. We have plenty of pillowcases and cushions in stock that would make beautiful gifts. This Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ is one of our favourite classics featuring a rose trail design in yellow, peach and light green. Mum’s always need more sleep and silky Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton pillowcases are the ultimate treat.

Pillowcases made from Liberty fabric ‘Felicite’ and Penzance Linen.

Many of us feel bored of your home after the long winter months. A new tablecloth and napkins can breath a bit of life into your dining area. Why not choose your Mum a beautiful tablecloth or napkins handmade in our Cornish studio from premium laundered linens. Super-absorbent and easy to launder, the women in your life will love these practical and pretty table linens. Mix and match napkins and tablecloths for a unique and special dining setting.

Tablecloth and Napkin in Wimbledon Linen

Our generous drawstring bags are such a practical addition to any bag collection. Perfect for laundry, travelling, gym or whatever you choose. They also look great slung on the back of a door. Available in three gorgeous linen fabrics and lined with cotton.

Storage Bag in Granny Smith Linen

To be honest, all I would really like for Mothers Day is an amnesty on sibling fighting. However given this is unlikely, a gorgeous gift from a small business would be very welcome. I know my Mother has always treasured the little things we have given her for Mothers Day so choose carefully and made well.

We’ll be doing a giveaway over Mothers Day so please keep an eye on our Instagram posts.

Sophie xxx