A bit about yourself:

I’ve been in the interiors biz a long time. I started out as a stylist in my earliest days, and trained as an interior designer in the States. I opened my very first store in 2003, and now I’m a retailer, designer, blogger and author (with not enough hours in the day!). We have two stores in London, including our brand new flagship store, and stock with other retailers such as Selfridges and Heal’s in the UK, and Terrain in the US. We’ve launched our own label and are now working with manufacturers and artisans across the world to design and create our ceramics, furniture, lighting, paints and faux plants to sell to other retailers.

Where you live and who you live with:

I live in a Victorian townhouse in East London - Dalston more specifically. It’s me, my husband Graham and our two dogs Mungo and Maud, otherwise known as the two M’s!

Favourite/coolest item in your home:

My favourite piece is a sculptural Willy Guhl concrete chair that I bought 13 or so years back. I remember my husband being crazy mad at that purchase! We were renovating the house at the time and had no seating at all, so I had set out to buy something loungy and comfy and instead I more than blew the whole budget on this one concrete chair. We had nothing else to sit on for a year. I don't think he will ever let me forget it.

First thing you thought of this morning:

Coffee

A talent you wish you had:

Artist

Advice to your younger self:

Trust your gut

Favourite band of all times:

Angus & Julia Stone

Your style icon:

Kelly Wearstler

Favourite /least favourite colour:

Favourite = black (or Madison Grey!).

Least favourite = pastel anything.

Best way to de-compress:

Gardening

Cats or Dogs:

Dogs