British-born Peter Copping was raised in the English countryside, just outside of Oxford where his curiosity for fashion, textiles and antiques started from a young age. Peter pursued study at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art, where he then landed an internship in Paris at Christian Lacroix atelier in the early nineties, which cemented his love for Paris and the world of haute couture.

Copping remained in Paris, working for Sonia Rykiel, and then as the director of womenswear for Louis Vuitton under Marc Jacobs for over a decade, where his evident talent for fabric interplay and luxurious detailing came into fruition. Copping was tapped as creative director for Nina Ricci in 2010, where he directed the luxury ready-to-wear brand, returning to their signature codes of “Parisienne Chic'' - ultra feminine and romantic dressing with couture details...

When did textiles first come into your life? Who or what exposed the world of textiles, fashion and beyond, to you?

I grew up in Oxford close to the Pitt Rivers Museum. The museum displays archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world - it actually feels like a huge cabinet of curiosities. From an early age I loved spending time there and I was always particularly drawn to the textiles.

What are your greatest memories from your time spent working at Oscar de la Renta?

During my time at Oscar de la Renta, I travelled extensively throughout the states. One of the highlights was having tea with Lynn Wyatt in her home sitting beneath the Andy Warhol portrait of her. I dressed Lynn for her 80th birthday party - a Black and White ball inspired by the famous one of Truman Capote. The next day a small group of us were taken on her private jet for lunch at her ranch in the Texan desert - it really was a weekend to remember!

Can you share with us your experience in finding La Carlière, and what this location and home has given to you in return?

When Rambert and I started our search for a second home we were not set on a particular region, only that it had to be around 2 hours from Paris. We didn't even visit too many properties before choosing La Carlière, I guess you could say it was love at first sight. It was big, but not too big and of beautiful proportions. We could see that it was somewhere that had potential and where we would be able to put our stamp. Over the years we have put a huge amount of effort into making it feel like a real home. It exudes a sense of calm and well-being and provides the perfect escape from the city. It continues to inspire us, which is why it made sense for us to name our new venture La Carlière.

In your opinion, what are some important attributes for a home to embody? Where or how do you find these in your own space?

For me a home has to be comfortable, and we like to create different ambiences throughout the house. Some rooms are light and airy while others lend themselves to cocooning in the winter months. You will see from images of our interiors that we are not minimalists. We love to surround ourselves with objects bought on our travels - each one with a special memory. Books are another important factor for a home and for me to finish a room.

When you leave Normandy, what is the thing you most look forward to experiencing in Paris?

Our cats always stay in Paris for the weekend, so I am always happy to see them on a Sunday night. The other thing I would say is that although it is slowly improving there is a lack of good restaurants in our region. Saying that, we are completely spoiled by the produce from our local market, so it makes home cooking a real pleasure.

Fabric notes for Belleme IV..

The base fabric is contemporary, but made to look like an 18th century indigo printed quilt. It has been woven to appear quilted and faded with time. Two different colour ways have been patchworked together. Some squares have been embroidered with wool crewel work in contrasting colours - the design inspired by Elizabethan embroidery (the same period of when La Carlière was built).

The embroidery is made in India with a supplier fully committed to the Lotus agreement- guaranteeing excellent working conditions and a fair living wage for their workers. Only 4 embroidery houses in India have signed this agreement. For the reverse side a graphic block print has been used in coordinating colours. We had limited stock of this fabric- therefore the cushions cannot be repeated exactly as is, making them unique. The cushions are named after Belleme, a small town close to La Carlière - the town centre full of individual antique decorating stores and cafes.