Who Was Florence Broadhurst?

That was the question I asked myself when I saw the new campaign for
Kate Spade, "Year of Color".
I am a huge fan of black and white design
and I love the backdrop and large scale repeat on their new merchandise.

Florence Broadhurst

Kate Spade

Japanese Floral

Signature Prints 
held answers to my question.
Their manufacturing facilities are located in Australia.

David and Helen Lennie are the proud custodians of the extraordinary 

Florence Broadhurst design library. 

 Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia

and she traveled the world,

 eventually returning to Sydney, 

where she began painting and designing prolifically.

She started her own hand painted wallpaper business in 1959.

But you have to go take a look at

Signature Prints

There is fascinating video, vibrant design, merchandise, graphic room inspiration

 and if you are in Australia...

you may even take a tour!
Okay, I've given you the black and white...
But she designed flamboyant wall papers in vibrant color!
Architectural Digest did a brief, but interesting article on her complete with photos. 
 Now go see for yourself!
Did it inspire you?