We wanted to do a one off something for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust.... a unique local charity providing ‘Nursing Care at Home’ for local children who have a life-threatening or terminal illness.
We mulled over a few ideas... chatted it through with the Snowdrop Trust and their patron, The Duchess of Norfolk, and decided on our signature style of decoration.
A take on 19th century lacquer work.
We paint, decorate with decoupage using 18th and 19th century images and end with a lacquer finish.
A pretty English 19th century chest was found.
Leaning to include images that would align with the philosophy of the Trust and have special meaning.
As one of the first flowers of spring, the snowdrop symbolises new beginnings, hope, and the ability to overcome challenges.
Butterflies symbolise the soul.
Ladybirds for hope and protection.
Dragonflies?... transformation, adaptability, and spiritual clarity.
We particularly wanted to include these.
We painted the chest black with a touch of gold.
To give the feel of an English country garden we used a striking flowery border.
We left a space for the Trust's patron Chica The Duchess of Norfolk, to sign her name in gold.
As a final touch we placed in a drawer a handwritten and signed message from her on headed Arundel Castle notepaper.
This one off chest will be on display in our Arundel warehouse and will be sold at auction later in the year.
If it's of interest please message us and we will notify you when we have auction details.
