{"id":363255,"date":"2026-08-02T08:23:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T08:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/mottisfont-national-trust-house-and-garden-charis-white-interiors\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T08:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T08:23:10","slug":"mottisfont-national-trust-house-and-garden-charis-white-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=363255","title":{"rendered":"Mottisfont National Trust house and garden \u2013 Charis White Interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The location in Hampshire with the beautiful river Test running through it, the gardens and the ancient trees is the first thing that makes you understand why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/hampshire\/mottisfont\">Mottisfont <\/a>evolved from a priory in 1201 to a country house 800 years later. It attracted society hostess and arts patron, Maud Russell (1891-1982) and her husband to buy it in 1934. Maud surrounded herself with a group of bohemian artists and authors, many of whom had been dubbed the \u201cBright Young Things\u201d in the interwar years. Maud commissioned the society artist <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rex_Whistler\">Rex Whistler<\/a> to decorate the drawing room with tromp l\u2019oeil. This is such a poignant room not only for its beauty but because Rex Whistler completed it just before he died during active service in 1944. <\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-70334\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights from the \u2018Blog camera roll\u2019<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without further a do, let me take you on a brief tour of the house and garden with some highlights from the \u2018blog camera roll\u2019 \u2026<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The house at Mottisfont National Trust<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70293\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785068002&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00051246200031001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756576696026798469281121428\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=760\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70293\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756576696026798469281121428.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front exterior of National Trust Mottisfont house, Hampshire which began life as Mottisfont priory in 1201. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70294\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785068024&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001632852007555&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756575644065137719932414698\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=760\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70294\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502622816220408;width:438px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756575644065137719932414698.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Doorway at Mottisfont House. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785070024&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0055670989901682&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756574416626092622618414220\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70290\" style=\"width:621px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756574416626092622618414220.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Columns with ancient spiral design inspired from nature. <br \/>Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70311\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066388&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.029994234010467&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1785075659534420024367822775028\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70311\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502554266970192;width:622px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075659534420024367822775028.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gothic style tromp L\u2019oeil painted columns, plasterwork, swag and tail curtains painted by Rex Whistler in the drawing room at Mottisfont House. The NT say \u201cTucked high in one wall of the Whistler Room is a poignant, secret message from the artist, painted just before he left for active service, where he was killed in the Second World War\u201d . The lighting in here was very low to protect the painting, hence my faded looking picture. <br \/>Photo: Charis White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70309\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066401&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756594365946000189441348965\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70309\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502579011535215;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756594365946000189441348965.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tromp L\u2019oeil painted panel and wall light painted by Rex Whistler for a drawing room at Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70307\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066472&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01998264812068&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756591383450090282448194533\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70307\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502601216213092;width:453px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756591383450090282448194533.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glamorous, deep buttoned sofa uphoslered with fabulous passementerie. It complements the neutral tromp l\u2019oeil scheme, painted by Rex Whistler at Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70316\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066364&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756596332062481082591571217\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70316\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502646136640505;width:623px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756596332062481082591571217.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Theatrical curtains \u2013 these are real in dark green velvet with faux ermine edging hanging within the clever tromp l\u2019oeil framing of pillared and plastered window treatment with painted swags and tails. The design was completed by Rex Whistler (1904-1944) for Maud Russell before he sadly lost his life in the Second World War. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70313\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066342&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.050036004125878&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756597328981353384010827418\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70313\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502606164316201;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756597328981353384010827418.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loving this silvery forest green velvet curtain. The faux ermine completely works here! Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70301\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066825&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0055670989901682&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756581381319498156298023175\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70301\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502534640081109;width:445px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756581381319498156298023175.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are hardly any pieces of Maud Russell\u2019s furniture and accessories left in the house. This butler\u2019s tray and tea set could be hers or it could be dressing by the NT. Either way, It was so elegant and inviting. Must dig out some of Grandma\u2019s tray cloths! Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70300\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066704&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756585193004265180743600322\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70300\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.750257691434162;width:647px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756585193004265180743600322.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">20th century silk swags and tails hanging nicely on the fourposter in the white bedroom at Mottisfont NT. <br \/>Photo: Charis White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70331\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1362,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066141&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850757703988057318872267495837\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=697\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"697\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=697\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70331\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6813408142713279;width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=697 697w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=102 102w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=204 204w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757703988057318872267495837.jpg 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The last private owner of Mottisfont House and Garden, Maud Russell from a photo in St Moritz on display in the Morning Room at Mottisfont NT. Maud had a fascinating life and knew so many influential people of the 20th century. I was interested to read this on the<a href=\"https:\/\/ianfleming.com\/love-constant-heart\/\"> Ian Fleming website<\/a> about her friendship with him. Maud donated the house to The National Trust in 1957 and continued to live there until 1972. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066993&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756579176603092663112892610\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70299\" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756579176603092663112892610.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a lovely example of an enticing, light and bright \u2018morning room\u2019. Nicely balanced with focal fireplace with bookcases either side and a gallery of 20th century art on three walls. The bay window at Mottisfont is a beauty and it is equally well framed with mid-century country house style striped pelmet and curtains. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70372\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066957&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17853204986333771280365716763757\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70372\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502655011845437;width:436px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17853204986333771280365716763757.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just a selection of the art in the morning room which is part of The Derek Hill Collection. The National Trust say it was \u201cgifted to Mottisfont by the artist Derek Hill, in memory of a long friendship with Maud Russell, this is a permanent display of 20th-century art, including works by L.S. Lowry, Barbara Hepworth and Graham Sutherland. The collection contains some of Hill\u2019s own work, including a pencil drawing of Maud Russell, and paintings of Tory Island.\u00a0<br \/>There are also pieces by Modern Movement painters who had inspired him, such as Gwen and Augustus John, Degas, Edwin Landseer and Georges Seurat.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk\/results?SearchTerms=derek+hill\">Delve into the permanent Derek Hill collection<\/a>.\u201d Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70296\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785067015&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0055670989901682&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756578066641030041089511908\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70296\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502565440473085;width:618px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756578066641030041089511908.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Morning Room at Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70304\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785066732&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0099913240603398&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756583848976806345426869387\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70304\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502638219775177;width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756583848976806345426869387.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a section of wallpaper that caught my eye from the Red Bedroom at Mottisfont. The red ground and design had an Indian feel but was in fact produced by Zuber &amp; Cie in France which the National Trust think may have been distributed by Cole and Son in the 1940s\/early 1950s. <br \/>Photo: Charis White <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gardens at Mottisfont National Trust house and garden<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785064502&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00034512799892776&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850757083994513920042821066061\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70330\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502507522567703;width:521px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850757083994513920042821066061.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yew hedges are used in various ways in the garden at Mottisfont NT (here this leads to the walled garden) to create a little botanical drama. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785064929&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00078181200543522&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756605091341186092714731395\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70320\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502569822627562;width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756605091341186092714731395.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inviting garden room at Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70319\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785065325&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0011862900069478&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756604011397298956376951113\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70319\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502548419979612;width:520px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756604011397298956376951113.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Despite the drought, this was a very healthy fir tree at Mottisfont NT with fabulous barrel shaped cone in July 2026.  Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70324\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785064610&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00023882599962186&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756610135429104234545892134\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70324\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502596824454667;width:521px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756610135429104234545892134.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pretty climber in the walled garden at Mottisfont NT. Please let me know if you know what it is?!  Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70326\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785064760&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00015109399870268&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756607666819981922234982345\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70326\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=1520 1520w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=150 150w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756607666819981922234982345.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pond in the walled garden at Mottisfont NT. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70286\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785070854&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00021933000008518&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756566617165474960695079829\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70286\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502562959661243;width:506px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756566617165474960695079829.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Classical sculptures amongst yew hedging in the gardens at Mottisfont NT. <br \/>Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70295\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785070212&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0055670989901682&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-1785075657303107604335177624913\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70295\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502584291904019;width:511px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-1785075657303107604335177624913.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The National Trust say: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geoffrey_Jellicoe\">Geoffrey Jellicoe<\/a> created elaborate designs for the North garden in 1936, based on Italian Renaissance principles, but Mrs Russell insisted on a much simpler scheme. This is the Lime Walk whose design recalls the columns of the old priory\u2019s cloisters.\u201d Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/hampshire\/mottisfont\/events\/3b13d4e4-1019-4e68-b817-50bb7a341543\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70289\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785070933&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0013042089972432&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wp-17850756565225778790769539892928\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70289\" style=\"width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=760 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=113 113w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=225 225w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wp-17850756565225778790769539892928.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The River Test is a chalk stream that runs the length of the garden with paths either side. Trees along the banks create shade which in the heatwave of July 2026 created such a sanctuary under the green canopied walk. Reassuringly, we spotted many trout in this section of the river. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mottisfont Gallery<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaud Russell made Mottisfont her home in the 1930s, bringing artists here to relax and create works inspired by Mottisfont\u2019s past, including the extraordinary drawing-room painted by Rex Whistler. We continue those artistic traditions today, with a permanent 20th-century art collection and major exhibitions in our top-floor gallery,\u201d says the National Trust.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On until 1 November 2026 the top-floor gallery is holding an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/hampshire\/mottisfont\/the-art--craft-of-print-exhibition\">exhibition on The Art and Craft of Print that the National Trust have curated in collaboration with St Judes.<\/a> St Judes\u2019 member artists also supply their iconic wallpapers as backgrounds for the exhibition whilst Little Greene have sponsored some striking paint colours. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop the blog<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretty, vintage silver plate footed-basket dish. It has a twisted handle with an ancient-inspired spiral design scalloped edge each one of which has an engraved swirl. Lovely beaded detail too. This would make a stylish fruit\/canape\/bonbon dish or as a jewellery dish for a dressing table. Size is 19.5 cm diameter x 7 cm high including foot. Available now, \u00a320 plus \u00a35 shipping\u00a0in <a href=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/shop\/\">my vintage online shop.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"70375\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/2026\/07\/31\/mottisfont-national-trust-house-and-garden\/image-1453\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png\" data-orig-size=\"760,857\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png?w=760\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70375\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8868315849589709;width:331px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png?w=133 133w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png?w=266 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vintage metal dish with handle and an ancient spiral edged design inspired by nature, available in <a href=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/shop\/\">my online vintage shop. <\/a>Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you so much for joining me on this blog tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/hampshire\/mottisfont\">National Trust Mottisfont<\/a>, I hope it has inspired you to make a visit of your own.  I will certainly be returning to see the garden again (May\/June time) to witness the special rose collection in bloom as well as the lavender. It is one of those properties that there is so much to take in, that you can\u2019t possibly do it all in one visit. It was a lovely day out that families also seemed to be enjoying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to receive regular blog posts covering interiors, heritage, gardens, antiques and vintage, then do please press the subscribe button here. You will then be sent an email to confirm the free subscription to my blog. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charis x  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"61415\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/2025\/06\/08\/escape-to-the-scottish-highlands\/image-1450\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"760,704\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png?w=760\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61415\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0795993674222457;width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png 760w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png?w=150&amp;h=139 150w, https:\/\/chariswhite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-2.png?w=300&amp;h=278 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charis White, interiors writer and stylist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The location in Hampshire with the beautiful river Test running through it, the gardens and the ancient trees is the first thing that makes you understand why Mottisfont evolved from a priory in 1201 to a country house 800 years later. 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