At the heart of the exhibition are exquisite works of art, rare manuscripts and botanical illustrations from Mrs. Mellon’s personal collection – now housed at the Oak Spring Garden Library in Virginia. These treasured pieces served as inspiration for de Gournay’s new hand-painted wallpaper and porcelain collection, which pays homage to Mrs. Mellon’s enduring passion for gardens, craftsmanship and the natural world.

Displayed against immersive de Gournay backdrops, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the quiet, understated beauty and botanical richness that defined Mrs. Mellon’s vision. From detailed studies of plants and flowers by artists such as Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin, Domenico Buonvicini and Elizabeth Blackwell to her own garden designs, the exhibition celebrates a life devoted to artful cultivation – whether on the page or in the landscape.

Bunny Mellon: A Life in Bloom is both a tribute to her extraordinary legacy and a showcase of how it lives on through de Gournay’s hand-painted wallpapers and porcelain – designs that reimagine her world in breathtaking detail.

About de Gournay

de Gournay is a family company specialising in the creation of the world’s finest hand-painted wallpapers, hand-embroidered wallcoverings, and hand-painted porcelain, bringing interiors to life with engaging reinterpretations of historic designs and arresting contemporary collections. Founded by Claud Cecil Gurney with his nephew Dominic Evans-Freke, and now joined by his daughters Hannah and Rachel, the brand steadfastly applies its bespoke expertise to projects globally with leading designers of the age.