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Andra Munro
  • December 8, 2022July 26, 2023
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Andra Munro

In conversation with: Andra Munro

Andra Munro is an award winning lighting designer creating extraordinary, sculptural pieces in porcelain.

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  • November 23, 2022November 23, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: George Gottl

In conversation with: George Gottl

George Gottl is the chief creative officer for UXUS, a leading creative brand and design agency. He has worked with some of the world’s leading retail and hospitality brands to re-imagine the consumer experience.

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Tolu Adeko
  • October 27, 2022September 25, 2025
  • 2 Comments on In conversation with: Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́

In conversation with: Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́

Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co is a multi-disciplinary design studio. Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ tells me where his passion for interiors began and why greater racial diversity would benefit the whole industry

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Interior by Fiona Watkins
  • October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
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Is this industry too London-centric?

Decorex, Focus, Clerkenwell Design Week, Frieze we have a wonderful array of events aimed at interior designers, but what if you work outside the capital?

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Esther Patterson Curiousa & Curiousa
  • October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Esther Patterson of Curiousa & Curiousa

In conversation with: Esther Patterson of Curiousa & Curiousa

Esther Patterson is founder and design director of lighting brand Curiousa & Curiousa. She tells me about her latest collection, launching at Decorex next week and the joy of working with glass

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  • September 16, 2022September 16, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Bill Amberg

In conversation with: Bill Amberg

Bill Amberg is an internationally acclaimed master of bespoke leatherwork we chat about his craft and his latest furniture collection, launching during London Design Festival

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  • July 26, 2022February 7, 2025
  • 2 Comments on Room fragrance

Room fragrance

On one of my recent Instagram ramblings I asked if interior designers could share their thoughts on room fragrances. There has been a great response, with interesting insights into what scents you like to use and why.

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  • June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Rob Lessmann of Design’d Living

In conversation with: Rob Lessmann of Design’d Living

Rob Lessmann founded interior design consultancy Design’d Living in 2015. Here he talks about the challenges of working in both the UK and Dubai

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Textiles from Schumacher
  • May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Schumacher’s Benjamin Frowein

In conversation with: Schumacher’s Benjamin Frowein

Founded in France, success built in The States and finally a showroom in the UK. I chat to Benni Frowein of Schumacher about the company’s history, future and why it took so long to get here

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Rothschild & Bickers glass lighting
  • May 5, 2022May 5, 2022
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Victoria Rothschild of Rothschild & Bickers

In conversation with: Victoria Rothschild of Rothschild & Bickers

Rothschild & Bickers produce gorgeous handcrafted glass lighting. Co-founder Victoria Rothschild tells me about the company ethos, their first big break and her favourite possession

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Hello I'm Elspeth, a journalist with over 25 years' experience writing about interiors. The Insider is aimed at interior design professionals - I will be sharing product and event news plus insights from industry experts.

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