The more whimsical motifs that we associate with Provençal style, such as
farm animal motifs, homespun sayings sewn onto pillows, and rough - hewn furniture and finishes, actually date back to the more primitive time of Louis XIII, but rural life remained relatively unchanged over time — even after the Revolution in 1789.
The suite has an African
motif with chic details like zebra - inspired chairs, a leopard - print sofa, mounted
animal heads and photos of Blixen at her
farm in Kenya.