In 1841, on the death of her husband, Lady Falmouth returned to reside at Kingston Lacy. It was Lady Falmouth, in the absence of her brother, who was responsible for continuing the re-decoration of Kingston Lacy which had been commenced by her mother, Frances (Woodley) Bankes.
After her husband's passing in 1841, Lady Falmouth took over the responsibility of finishing the renovations that had been begun at Kingston Lacy by her mother, Frances (Woodley) Bankes.  Her brother was absent during this time.