Her choices are instinctive rather than programmatic. She is not the kind of collector who selects an area – Expressionist woodcuts, say – and systematically explores it. On the contrary: “Although over the years I’ve come to recognise certain artists, on the whole I don’t buy for an artist’s name. It’s actually a matter of falling in love with a picture, buying on impulse,” she declares.

Cath Kidston was sold to the Hong Kong-based private equity firm Baring Private Equity Asia for an undisclosed sum. Kidston herself announced her departure from her role as non-executive director of the company. At the time of her appointment, Paraie, said: “With Holly’s experience at British fashion houses and her exceptional talent for print, colour and design, Holly will play a critical role in solidifying our brand transformation plans.Davide Barbero Design Port Eco Bath London ECP Designs Limited Eddingtons Emma Bridgewater Fallen Fruits Filippi Gallery Direct Grunwerg Herdy House Of Marbles

After Marler graduated from the prestigious Central St Martins where she studied textile and fashion design, she travelled to Italy to work at fashion brand Jato as an embroidery designer for a year. There, she drew for brands like Gucci. Nightwear & Accessories Outdoor Pet Care Picnicware Preserving Soft Furnishing Stationery Tableware All HOMECath Kidston Creative Director, Holly Marler, comments:s: “ Working in partnership with DFS during the last year has been a truly magical experience, Home is such as important part of the Cath Kidston brand and our heritage, it has been an absolute pleasure starting the exciting journey reigniting the brand through a new interiors launch. I am so proud to co-create a collection truly unique in pattern and colour, inspiring lovers in furniture and interiors just enhances our ethos of bringing joy through our print design.