NOTEBOOK
Opening my notebook to share style notes, secret sources and the behind-the-scenes insights.
Wall Lights: An Alternative to Art for Your Walls
If you’re looking to replace some curtains within your home but don’t have the budget. Come and read about this inexpensive and beautiful alternative.
The Science of a Happy Home
You spend one-third of your life sleeping so it's time to pay careful attention to what you sleep on and in.
Transform Canvas Drop Cloths Into Curtains
If you’re looking to replace some curtains within your home but don’t have the budget. Come and read about this inexpensive and beautiful alternative.
How Healthy is Your Bed?
You spend one-third of your life sleeping so it's time to pay careful attention to what you sleep on and in.
The Power of a Pendant
One of the best ways to add interest and drama to your dining space is to add a pendant over the table. This is so effective and adds another layer of character to your interiors.
How to Choose Your Kitchen Benchtop
A question I get asked a lot from students but also from friends is how to choose the right benchtop for your kitchen. Here, I share a quick video with my top tips for how to get it right.
What is Visual Storytelling?
One of the most common questions that comes up in The Styling Masterclass is around the concept of visual storytelling. It’s a simple idea that can perhaps seem a little abstract when we don’t have a strong sense of the story we want to share. So let’s break it down.
It's Not Too Late
Learning is a continual process and wherever we are on our journey, we can always learn more. We can’t worry that we’re too far behind, or that it’s too late. What we learn today makes tomorrow better. Here is why…
Give Away Everything You Know
About a year ago I read a book that has quite literally changed my life. Actually, I re-read it, as I do almost every year. But I paid particular attention to one of the many gems of wisdom. And I decided to put it into action.
When to Spend and When to Save
Recently someone asked me when should you spend money and when can you make savings in the sourcing stage of a home project. Over the years here is what I’ve learnt.
How to Create a Brief for Any Creative Project
One of the best ways to gain confidence before starting any new project is to have clarity. When we have a clear roadmap of where we’re going and how we can get there, the journey feels so much easier, and more enjoyable. Here are five steps to get you on the right track.
How to Style with What You've Got – Part II
There is often a misconception that we need to accumulate a lot of props for styling. However, most of the time we already have what we need. And what we don't have, we can source easily. Here are the three key props that I take along to photo shoots that you can usually find within your own home.