As I grow older I have realised that I have gathered together a large amount of precious items of furniture. Amongst these pieces is a humungous dining table passed down to me from my Grandfather. Every Christmas we would all gather around this spectacular table and an array of marks and scratches show its use over the years. These little marks are marks of love and happiness, made at a time where we were all together, growing and making memories. My son will one day have this table in his own home with his own family, there is something quite moving about that.
I recently discovered a beautiful chair at Ardingly Antiques and Collectors fair, I looked at it and thought it was just right for a nursing chair. My Mother in law bought it and went on to re-upholster in with one of my hand drawn insect designs. We used a beautiful natural linen that is so untouched you can still see the little grains of flax within the fibres of the fabric. I love the texture of linen, its little bumps and imperfect structures.
Within the chair lies a secret letter, written to my son from his Grandmother. One day, either he or his children will discover it and find out what it says. How magical is that…A beautiful piece of furniture, filled with love throughout its creation. A simple chair has the ability to comfort one’s soul and capture precious family memories, carried on to the next generation.