Francesca grew up in West Wales, but coming from a long line of Londoners inevitably found herself studying in the capital. She completed both her BA and MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art, specialising in Aesthetic Movement art and interiors. After graduating she worked at the Royal Academy of Arts, organising visits to historical properties and collections in and around London. She currently lectures on the history of interior design for West Dean College of Arts and Chelsea College of Arts. She also works as a gallery educator, planning and delivering workshops that engage young people in the visual arts. She has written widely on exhibitions and private collections, with a recent focus on producing art history learning resources and researching the history of colour.