The residence of most importance in the life of the Asquiths was The Wharf in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, built in 1912. Asquith to write lamentingly of how the two were 'on terms of chronic misunderstanding.' A huge house in Cavendish Square in London with a staff of 14 servants was the Asquith home until they moved to the prime minister's residence at 10 Downing Street in 1908. In contrast, relations between stepmother and stepdaughter were frequently strained, prompting H. In 1908, when Asquith became prime minister, Violet was the only child of his first wife still at home, and the two shared a deep interest in politics. Anthony Asquith, born in 1902 became a leading English film director. Elizabeth Asquith, born in 1897, married Prince Antoine Bibesco of Romania in 1919 and became a writer of some note. Margot bore five children of her own, but only two of them survived infancy. "She flashed into our lives like some dazzling bird of paradise, filling us with amazement, amusement, excitement, sometimes with a vague uneasiness as to what she might do next," wrote Violet Asquith. She also became an unenthusiastic stepmother to five children who were bemused by this creature, so different from their quiet mother. However, Margot had known her slightly and she always spoke of her warmly. She brought him into the glittering social world, which he had in no way experienced with his first wife. Asquith and became a "spur to his ambition". Margot Asquith, painting by Philip de László, 1909 Laura married Alfred Lyttelton in 1885 and died in 1888, and Margot's life was strongly impacted by these events. She and Laura became the central female figures of an aristocratic group of intellectuals called " The Souls" ("You are always talking about your souls," complained Lord Charles Beresford, thereby providing them with a suitable label). The two girls were inseparable, entering society together in London in 1881. Riding and golf were her lifelong passions. Margot was a "venturesome child", for example roaming the moors, climbing to the top of the roof by moonlight, riding her horse up the front steps of the estate house. Known always as Margot, Tennant was brought up at The Glen, the family's country estate Margot and her sister Laura grew up wild and uninhibited. ( December 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įmma Margaret Tennant was born in Peeblesshire, of Scottish and English descent, the sixth daughter and eleventh child of Sir Charles Tennant, 1st Baronet, an industrialist and politician, and Emma Winsloe. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. I almost forgot the Bench Pachina – which is made from natural cane, beech wood and metal chrome and will look great at the foot of your bed and in your living room.This section does not cite any sources. For the new collection they designed a Large Wall Light in cognac coloured ceramic and brass as well as two Small Wall Lights in black and white.Īnd last but not least their beautiful round cushions that bring colour, charm and elegance to any interior. (I wrote about them a couple of months ago). 4 models are available with banana tree print or in three velvet colours.Īnother favourite of mine are the lamps designed by the brilliant HAOS pair of creatives. My favourite item of the collection is the Cavallo armchair,an armchair in polished black beechwood or natural bane.
The pieces have been designed to last, with the intention to harmonise as an ensemble in any contemporary interior. After all, as you know, anything goes in the universe of Déco, as long as audacity reigns. It all started a year ago with the desire to create unique and authentic designs that were hard to find elsewhere. Being a fan of The Socialite Family ever since, I’m super excited about their own first collection.
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