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Poppy Marshall Lawton and Helen Rudd from Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley’s Vice president and Head of design told us they’re still going strong… and we’re excited. Podcast Episode #131

    Laura Ashley’s vice president and head of design told us they’re still going strong… and we’re excited.   Today, for the first time since BC (before Covid) I am recording a podcast in per ...

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What it’s like styling a photoshoot with Interior Designer Rukmini Patel. Podcast Episode 129

  What it’s like styling a shoot with Interior Designer Rukmini Patel   Today’s episode is with my lovely Interior Designer friend Rukmini Patel. She shares all her work, the process, the moodboards, the samp ...

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How to buy props (and sell) at a boot sale

How to buy props (and sell) at a boot sale This may feel like an off-topic topic but a member of Inside Stylists recently asked me for some tips on selling at a boot sale as they were about to sell at one for the first time. Knowi ...

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The Laura Ashley Stand at The Chelsea flower show

What’s It REALLY Like Designing and Styling A Stand At The Chelsea Flower Show : Podcast Episode 128

    What’s it REALLY like Designing and Styling a stand At The Chelsea Flower Show Have you ever wondered what it takes to design, create and style a huge stand at The Chelsea Flower Show? Yeah, me too. That’s wh ...

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Court gavel from a judge with scales for justice

Jury Service: Facing the Challenges as a Freelancer

Jury Service: Facing the Challenges as a Freelancer As a freelancer in the UK, receiving a summons for jury service can be a complete pain in the butt. There are so many things to consider. Loss of earnings, the costs involved lik ...

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Lucy Cox confidence Coach

Overcoming imposter syndrome with confidence coach Lucy Cox : Podcast Episode 127

      Overcoming imposter syndrome with confidence coach Lucy Cox Lucy has been known by many titles over her career; Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Consultant, Women’s Enterprise Manager, and co ...

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11 things I wish I knew before I became a Freelance Interior Stylist

10 things I wish I knew before I became an Interior Stylist

10 things I wish I knew before I became a Freelance Interior Stylist   I’ve learned a lot of lessons over the years as an Interior Stylist. Here’s what I would share with new assistants A few years ago I made a mi ...

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You will never guess what we saw at The Chelsea Flower show yesterday!

You will never guess what we saw at The Chelsea Flower show yesterday! I’m not going to keep you hanging. I was the guest of Laura Ashley at The Chelsea Flower Show this week as I helped them find a team – namely Interior ...

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Talking all things colour and eco paint with Francesca’s Paints. Podcast Episode 126

  Talking all things colour and eco paint with Francesca’s Paints   Today’s guest is no stranger to colour. As one of the first people to develop truly eco paint 27 years ago, she now has a huge collection wi ...

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Illuminating lighting panel discussion with South Place Studio, Fritz Fryer and Francesca Wezel Podcast Episode #125

Illuminating lighting panel discussion with South Place Studio, Fritz Fryer and Francesca Wezel Podcast Episode #125

    Illuminating lighting panel discussion with South Place Studio, Fritz Fryer and Francesca Wezel Today’s episode is the live recording from the Illuminating Interiors panel discussion by South Place Studios at the F ...

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