News
April 2026 News
SPRING Spring has finally arrived after a long, dreary winter. It is a joy to see the magnolia trees blossom, followed by the cherry trees. Spring is a beloved season that awakens the mind, body, and soul. It inspires us to improve our wellbeing and our homes. Courtesy of Ana Engelhorn, anaengelhorn.com. Colour: Federal Green from the Tin Shack Collection in Eco Emulsion. Courtesy of Ana Engelhorn, anaengelhorn.com. Colour: Calm Green from the Tenth Collection in Eco Emulsion. The Meaning of Easter Easter arrives early this season, bringing a sense of hope. It is a significant holiday that commemorates the…
Read More
March 2026 News
A Busy Start to the Year This year is moving at the speed of light; I cannot believe that it is March already! February has been incredibly busy. We have mixed a myriad of off-whites alongside some beautiful accent shades. All our colours are hand-mixed, and we check each one individually to ensure they are absolutely perfect. The Enduring Appeal of Off-Whites I was recently asked by a journalist why I think off-white is such a loved colour. It is important to remember that in England, brilliant white should generally be avoided; the English light can make it look cold…
Read More
February 2026 News
A Packed Month at the Studio So here we are in February 2026. January has gone by so quickly and has been incredibly eventful. Here is a look at what has been happening in our world. Important Security Notice First of all, I have some important news regarding the following email address: wren.francescaspaint@gmail.com. This account has been hacked. Please do not open any messages you receive from it as they may contain malware. It is always a bore when this happens, and I am very sorry for any inconvenience. New Studio Working Hours We are excited about everything happening…
Read More
January 2026 News
Celebrating 30 Years of Francesca’s Paints Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a restful break. At the studio, we are ready and excited to begin another year—one that holds particular importance for us as it marks 30 years of Francesca’s Paints. We have many ideas for celebrating this milestone and will share those with you as soon as our plans are finalised. Please note that our production is currently shifting pace as we reorganise and move toward a more bespoke model. Consequently, we ask that you allow a little more time for your orders. Our…
Read More
December 2025 News
Colour being mixed: “Happy” from our Sadhana Collection As we edge toward the end of the year, the studio has been glowing—quite literally. Winter always invites deeper, moodier colours, and they’ve been dancing beautifully under the studio lights as we mix. It’s been a joy to spend this month working with such rich tones; because secretly the darker, stronger colours are my personal favourites, and this has been one of the most exciting mixing periods we’ve had. A Colourful Desk: Colour Matching Reference Sheets Holiday Closing Times A few important notes as we head toward the festive break: Last paint…
Read More
