I chat with Nicola Waller  - Head of Furniture at John Lewis  and Stuart McDonald  -  Herbert Parkinson as they reach a big birthday of 70 years manufacturing together here in the UK. They tell me how how the teams will celebrate their momentous milestone. Stuart gives the history of Herbert Parkinson and how the workplace has evolved since their partnership with John Lewis in 1953. All about the various skills within the workplace and Nicola explains why their products are unique to the high...

Jane Rockett and Lucy St George founded their renowned homeware company over 15 years ago now. Their products have always been bursting with authenticity and uniqueness.  We discuss what inspired them to start Rockett St George, what were the first items they sold and how they developed a brand identity that has seen them move from strength to strength in the interiors world. Some exciting news about new stores and the design thought process behind them.  We cover their books, wall paints (...

An interesting and inspiring chat with multi award winning Melanie Lissack Interiors, a fellow home design blogger who is renowned for her unique DIY and hacks. Melanie is also a brilliant stylist and writer.  We discuss why she started her social media career after working in the music industry and the future of blogging. Is it still as important to curate posts and why?  I ask about her beautiful Georgian home, regularly featured in magazines and what will she be working on there next....

Great to chat with Co Founder Rob Abrahams of Coat Paints who along with fellow Founder Rob Green created their conscience led designer brand just 18 months ago. It is the first climate positive paint company on the planet! We discuss what this entails and how they keep to their word plus what drove their passion to start Coat Paints in the first instance. It was really interesting to delve in to paint VOC's and what they actually mean. A term that we hear often these days. Have we changed...

A really insightful chat with Richard Drew -  discussing the psychology and inspiration behind some of the shows in Richard's career so far which started in 1988 and is the busiest is is has ever been as we almost enter 2022. We focus on a few shows in particular including Ricky Gervais' After Life with some fascinating insight in to what inspired the colours and atmosphere for the intricate set and location design. Just to mention a few programmes Richard has worked on to date  ......

Divine Savages create maximalist and wonderfully bold interiors and in just a short space of 4 years they have had great success with their wallpapers, textiles, home accessories. Their prints are timeless while encapturing eras and each time with a quirky twist. I ask Jamie all about both his and his husband and co-founder Tom Kennedys‘ carer change from the world of TV and fashion to starting Divine Savages, what inspires their cool collection names and all about the process of each range...

I chat with Anita about why she started SketchUp Hub, a community learning space teaching SketchUp Canva and Photoshop Interior Design skills to create accurate plans, creative renders and mood boards. We cover why learning these tools can be a game changer in the industry - how it differs from hand drawings and how addictive SketchUp becomes once you get going! Lots of interior design discussion about favourite colour palettes, house plants and the challenges that we face in the industry.

We chat about Zac's career in and inspirations that led him to start his own practise over 20 years ago, sustainability and the future of architecture. Also discussed are some the amazing designs connecting nature with the interior of clients' homes on the show Inside Out Homes  (Now airing on Amazon Prime).

A chat with Creative Director and Co Founder of Claybrook Studio Rob Whitaker. I ask Rob about the inspiration behind their beautiful tile designs and eco conscious luscious paint colours. We discuss their ethos and how they have become so big on the interior design scene in a relatively small amount of time.   Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield. Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson. Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.

We discuss Studio Hardie, founded by William -  a team of problem solving designer makers that specialise in a diverse variety of unusual high profile design projects including architecture, playgrounds, interiors, furniture, exhibition spaces and public art. What are they working on and how did they start up?  Over the years William has also developed some incredible designs on Channel 4's Amazing Spaces with George Clarke and visited some truly unique homes and places so we have a good chat...

This week I chat with Fine Artist Jessica Albarn, well known for her insect and animal fine line drawings on paper that are often multi layered. She also produces her work with clay, glass, honey and wax.How does she create these pieces and what inspired her to become an artist? Her commissions include Soho House, V & A and Mandarin Oriental Hotel.I ask about her Exhibitions and whether even after showing her artwork all over the world - does she still feel first night nerves?We also...

Kunle and I discuss his career as a property expert and his work curating and presenting Grand Designs Live with Kevin McCloud. With a wealth of experience in construction and being an expert on Love Your Home and Garden with Alan Titchmarsh I take the opportunity to ask Kunle some tips on adding value to the interior and exterior of your home. Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.

Tom Raffield and I discuss all things 'steam bending' and he answers many questions on sustainability within his company.We also discuss how he started out and the journey he has travelled to become a world leader in his field. Which designs came first?  What is steam bending and how easy is it? What kind of wood works best? Lots more too. Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.

This week I chat with Interiors Photographer and Stylist Tamsyn Morgans. She talks about her career and offers some fantastic advice for anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. We discuss lighting, preparing for shoots and equipment she uses amongst many other things.Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I chat with Interiors Photographer and Stylist Tamsyn Morgans. She talks about her career and offers some fantastic advice for anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. We discuss lighting, preparing for shoots and equipment she uses amongst many other things.Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.  

This week I talk with Plant Stylist and Author Hilton Carter. Hilton has written 2 fantastic books - Wild at Home and Wild Interiors and his third is due out soon - Wild Creations.Do houseplants make your home more healthy? Which are the most popular? What are the next 'IT' plants and how do you build a plant hammock? Just a few of the questions we pondered over. Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson...

This week I talk with Plant Stylist and Author Hilton Carter. Hilton has written 2 fantastic books - Wild at Home and Wild Interiors and his third is due out soon  - Wild Creations.Do houseplants make your home more healthy? Which are the most popular? What are the next 'IT' plants and how do you build a plant hammock? Just a few of the questions we pondered over.  Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.Live Your Own Way Copyright: Lucy Gleeson...

We chat about her beautiful designs and her journey from Royal College of Art to her successful online store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss how Emma became a graphic artist and her journey through Royal College of Art to founding her own homeware, textiles and accessories brand and the processes of her design.Many awards along the way so I ask all about those and also how Emma likes to decorate her own home.She offers some great advice for budding artists.  Series Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.Podcast Production and Music: Andy Henderson.

Dominic and I chat about his interesting career so far that has led him to being one of the core team on the show. He also gives some great advice for anyone considering working as an Artisan.Really enjoyed the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 6 of Series 1. Dominic and I chat about his interesting career so far that has led him to being one of the core team on the show. He also gives some great advice for anyone considering working as an Artisan.Really enjoyed the interview. Series Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors. Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield. Podcast Production and Music: Andy Henderson.

This week I chat with Bestselling Author Sally Coulthard about the subject of her latest book 'Biophilia'. Does bringing nature in to the home more make us happier humans? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I chat with Bestselling Author Sally Coulthard about the subject of her latest book 'Biophilia'. Does bringing nature in to the home more make us happier humans? How can we go about it?  Podcast Cover Image: Karina Mansfield. Podcast Series Copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors 2020.

I chat with Francesca about her past career as an actress having studied at LAMDA, how she became an interior designer of stately homes including Goodnestone Park - and about her charity Design Havens for Heroes where NHS staff will receive design makeover in their homes  - a great episode! Series copyright: Lucy Gleeson Interiors.   Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.