The Potagerie design was inspired by Dick's passion for the kitchen garden. There is such strong shape and form to be found there that I couldn't resist combining my love for Art Deco shapes with items from the garden tended so lovingly by my husband. The appearance of carrots, courgettes, artichokes, sweet pea and, of course, bees really scream, Garden! To complete the cottage garden feel I even took inspiration from the flowers on the century-old wallpaper that was originally in the room.
Wallpaper Museum has become an iconic Chateau print and had truly humble beginnings. Chateau de la Motte Husson is full of hidden treasures. When we first became custodians of our new home, Dick and I knew we were in for a lifetime of family treasure hunting. On my first official visit to the attic, I was rooting around with Dorothy on my hip and I opened the doors to a 15 feet tall armoire. I was holding my breath with excitement and was delighted to discover roll upon roll of the most beautiful wallpaper off-cuts from the designs that had adorned the walls of The Chateau since its birth.
I wanted to celebrate this and share the joys of the colours and designs, so that its history lives on in many people's memories. A piece of each of the wallpapers now resides in our very own Wallpaper Museum cut into an elegant diamond and braided with love.
