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Furniture from Ventura Design
  • October 21, 2021October 21, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Arlene McIntyre

In conversation with: Arlene McIntyre

Arlene McIntyre is the founder of Ventura Design a one stop shop for all things interiors. She tells me about the latest collections and the benefits to interior designers of working with Ventura.

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  • October 14, 2021October 14, 2021
  • 4 Comments on In conversation with: Damla Turgut

In conversation with: Damla Turgut

Damla Turgut is the founder and creative director for Otto Tiles & Design. Here she outlines the latest collection and why she loves the imperfect.

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Birdie Fortescue
  • September 21, 2021September 21, 2021
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Birdie Fortescue

In conversation with: Birdie Fortescue

Drawing on her experience as an interior designer and antiques dealer, Birdie Fortescue offers a personally curated and designed collection of homeware, antiques and contemporary art from her shop in Norfolk.

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SaraCosgrove
  • September 6, 2021September 8, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Sara Cosgrove

In conversation with: Sara Cosgrove

Dublin based interior designer Sara Cosgrove has been chosen to design the bar at this year’s Decorex. I asked her about her plans for the show and her style in general.

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Buster + Punch crash helmets
  • July 6, 2021July 6, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Massimo Buster Minale

In conversation with: Massimo Buster Minale

With his brand Buster + Punch, Massimo Buster Minale is on a mission to show that design has the power to ‘blow your mind and change your perspectives’.

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Christopher Farr cloth
  • June 14, 2021June 9, 2021
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Michal Silver at Christopher Farr Cloth

In conversation with: Michal Silver at Christopher Farr Cloth

Christopher Farr Cloth is celebrating its 21st year with the opening of a new showroom on London’s Kings Road. Here co-founder Michal Silver shares her thoughts on design collaborations, uplifting prints and the joy of just being alive.

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Helen Armon-Jones, The Art Buyer
  • May 3, 2021April 12, 2022
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The art buyer

Helen Armon-Jones launched The Art Buyer to enable people to enjoy the experience of buying original, contemporary art without the ‘stuffy formality’.

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  • April 26, 2021May 25, 2021
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Aiveen Daly

In conversation with: Aiveen Daly

Aiveen Daly is a specialist in fabric manipulation, producing exquisite hand bead work, embroidery and leather craft for some of the world’s finest interior projects. This is not just upholstery, this is Aiveen Daly upholstery.

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  • April 19, 2021December 14, 2022
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Roome London

In conversation with: Roome London

I am fascinated by Roome London’s fusion of art and furniture so I jumped at the chance to find out more. Laura Allnatt kindly agreed to answer my questions about the business she founded with her sister Caroline

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  • April 8, 2021August 14, 2023
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Kathrin Charlotte Bohr of Jacobsroom

In conversation with: Kathrin Charlotte Bohr of Jacobsroom

Design studio Jacobsroom specialises in unique objects and limited edition pieces. I caught up with its founder Kathrin Charlotte Bohr.

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Elspeth Pridham, The Insider
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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