What can I say, I like to wear many hats! I was the style editor at Real Living magazine for a few years and now I'm now freelance styling interiors for other magazines, brands, and interior design projects. I also co-host the House of Podcast with my pal Jono Fleming.. where we interview awesome interiors people and brands, like Kip & Co! It's been a blast. I'm now launching my online interior styling school - The Stylist Lab. I'm looking forward to teaching people how to style their home and reveal all my tips and tricks.

 

 

Having my first house story published and my first cover for a magazine. They were both very exciting moments, something I never imagined I could possibly do at the time. Being style editor at Real Living was my dream job and while it was very hard work (I had a 6 month old and 2 year old when I started the job.. so as you can imagine, not much sleep!) I had a great time and really grew as a creative.

 

 

 

I love warm neutral colours. I work so much with colour and pattern for my job so I love to come home to calming neutrals and earthy textures. Initially, before I figured out what my true style is, I would buy trend pieces but found I wasn't really into them a year later. It took me a few years to discover what my interior style identity was. So I now have a method when it comes to buying anything for my home. I wait, and if I love it and can't stop thinking about it in 6 months time, then I buy it. It's a test to see if I really love it or am I being sucked into a trend!

 

 

Yes the course is a great starting point. All the things I teach in the course, I do when styling in my own home and for my work. I would also advise people to practise styling your own home, friends and families homes and take photos and put it up on Instagram. It becomes a portfolio and people can then see what you are capable of.

 

 

It sure has! Thank you for asking, that's very kind. This has been an awful year for many people, it feels relentless, doesn't it! For me personally, I've had 5 family member in/out hospital since January, so yes, it has been a challenging year that's for sure!

 

During challenging times I try to find something positive I can take away from it. I think the issues that have been raised recently are incredibly important. It has been so inspiring to see the global wave of support for Black Lives Matter. It's important to educate yourself about what is going on, show support and take action however we can. What a moment in history to be present for.

 

This year I have tried to focus on what I'm grateful for. All the events of this year so far have made me realise I need to slow down (a lot!), shift my priorities and focus on caring for my family much more than ever.. and I'm really enjoying it a lot.

 

The rituals that get me through are going for walks through nature listening to podcasts and taking a moment to sit by the water to be with my thoughts. I find that helps ease any stress and puts everything into perspective. On bad days I go bed really early as it means that day is officially over and a new day of new possibilities is there when I wake up feeling well-rested.