"So, it is here, in the heart of the Saint Louis Squares that Catherine awaits your visit in her delightful boutique where patinaed 18th century chests of drawers, sideboards and wing chairs are lovingly displayed. There, the visitor succumbs to the evocative charm of sweet scents such as "Rice Powder" and "Old Rose". Treasures gleaned in 2nd hand shops in France and Belgium lie side with linen curtains, embroidered organdie drapes, everlasting flowers and lampshades made of old linen and initialled to stamp them with your own made !"
Campagne et Décoration n°38
Following a career as a business lawyer, Catherine decided to give free rein to her passion for interior decoration. Her first trial run saw the creation of a series of high quality effects for elegant dining. When she saw how her clients loved the distressed furniture on which she presented her collections of porcelain, she decided to develop her interest in the art of patina with special reference to 18th century furniture and effects. It was on discovering a "little shed" in the heart of the historic quarter of Versailles, that she knew she had found the perfect setting for her new creations which were a skilful blend of old and new with objects picked up in 2nd hand sales a new and unexpected role. This was the beginning of a happy story which has gone to include the creation of an interior decoration service in which Gustavian settings are often the inspiration for the charm and elegance with which Catherine highlights the best of old houses or creates a new personality for more contemporary interiors.