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Photography by Ginny Fisher
with thanks to Rick & Charlie Anderson
I have to admit that I’m feeling
just a ‘little bit proud’ of what
our team has created inside the
pages of this W17 catalogue. Over
several days old friends, new
friends, family, gorgeous children,
ponies, dogs and chickens all
gathered together in a very
special home, not only bringing
our products to life, but capturing
the essence of French Country
Collections and what it is to live
an inspired life.
Layered into the fabric of this
winter collection is “a season
of contrasts” – the secret to
staying on trend this winter. You
will find us mixing styles more
than ever this season, industrial
with glamour, french, vintage
and modern. Our peasant style
serveware in a hearty mustard
colour is juxtaposed on a fine
linen, lace edged tablecloth aptly
named “Emmeline”. We mix
colour and pattern with aplomb
in the bedroom, layers of muted
blues and greens to inspire
the most ardent minimalist to
layer up this winter. With navy
emerging as the hot colour of
2017 we have introduced navy
in a velvet buttoned headboard
to add to our stable of bedroom
furniture and also in the ‘oh so
cosy’ long haired Mongolian fur.
Long gone are the days of bright
‘look at me’ metals and hard
geometric lines as interiors move
into softer more subtle shapes,
muted metal finishes and clever
antique effects once more. As far
as favourite pieces go this season
– there are too many to list! But
if you are not familiar with the
Knox Chair (pg 26), take a look.
In this beautiful velvet blush,
there is definitely one destined
for my house this season!
As winter approaches and we
all move into cocooning mode
blankets are a key seasonal
accessory. Check out our
showcase on blankets, soft and
luxurious, colourways which add
a shot of colour to brighten the
winter day (pg 30). Winter really
is the absolute best time to enjoy
the interiors you create, and your
home the best expression of who
you are and what you love.
If you are thinking that there
is something different about
French Country this season,
you are right! I am really excited
to be introducing our refreshed
logo, which brings a fresh and
modern typeface together with a
classic monogram and nod to our
heritage. Coinciding with our
30th Birthday year, we will be
rolling this out through the year,
so watch this space.
Enjoy!
Vanessa Bramley
CEO - French Country Collections