Lyons Den, Baby Blue

Overview
“Lyons Den” is Victoria’s take on the classic toile de Jouy wallpaper, reimagined to tell the enchanting tale of an animal-led safari. This design brings a whimsical twist to the traditional pastoral scenes typically associated with toile, replacing them with a vibrant and imaginative narrative where animals take center stage.

A friend looking for a wallpaper for her own nursery inspired this design. I began drawing during her pregnancy and many months of work later, the design is complete just in time for baby Maggie’s arrival. Her surname is Lyons, therefore Lions had to be the theme of the wallpaper. I am fascinated with Tanzania and the immense ecosystems of the Serengeti and Kitula national parks. We decided on this being the setting for the design. Loving the idea of incorporating hot air balloons into the wallpaper, an animal led safari started to shape the story. I love the traditional French toile style of wallpaper, so delicate, chic and intricate; it seemed the perfect way to layout and colorize it. The design escalated from there, with endless additions and tweaks, but the devil really is in the detail for this one. Spot all the little hidden creatures and read the tale interwoven into the wallpaper…

Measurements
• Each roll is 27.5″ wide x 11 yards long
• Vertical repeat is 27.5″ x 82.7″, half drop

Additional Notes
• Printed to order, 4 week lead time. 
• Printed on high quality paper 180gsm non woven matte coated; this is a paste the wall product.
• FSC Certified paper, printed in the UK

Color Description
Blue illustration on a light background.

Additional Info
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in rural Wales, Victoria now lives within the creative North-East of London with her partner & three Chihuahuas. Hugely passionate about art, design & textiles, Victoria has worked in the Fashion & Interiors industry for over 12 years, becoming a specialist in print, embroidery & garment design, and working for several luxury design houses, most notably as Head of Design at Matthew Williamson.

After co-creating a wedding gown for Rosanna Falconer, which is now in permanent curation at the V&A, Victoria started her own bespoke bridal business specializing in exquisite floral embroidery & in 2019 won the prestigious Bridelux award for ‘Best emerging Bridal Fashion brand’. In 2022, Victoria began planning an expansion around her passion for creating print & in 2023, Victoria Sanders Design, the London Design House, was born.

Victoria Sanders designs the most exquisite hand-drawn and painted prints, taking inspiration from nature, architecture, & travel. From these prints, luxurious fashion & interior products are created for your enjoyment.