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27 Sep 20

WE HIT A MILLION!

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I just couldn’t give up the opportunity to give myself and Kate a whopping big shout out! A virtual high five! A slap on the back. A week ago, we hit over a MILLION downloads of The Great Indoors Podcast! We’ve recorded 50 episodes and as we turn two years old this is a milestone we never even imagined. And after two whole series recorded inside the confines of our ‘duvet dens’ due to lock down restrictions, which was a huge credit to our patience and our producer’s technical skill, we are back!

This week was a special occasion as the lift in restrictions allowed us to be reunited, after 6 whole months, and we aired our house tour of cookery writer Skye McAlpine this week. The last time I saw Kate and our producer (handily another Kate) was on 11th March when we recorded our house tour with Orla Keily, just days before the lock down commenced. It was out a time when you couldn’t buy a roll of toilet paper for love nor money, remember that?!

So, our meeting at Skye’s, while we were fully sanitised and socially distanced, was just wonderful to be together again. So many of you have been in touch over the past couple of months to let us know how much you appreciate the podcast, how it’s been your little pod of normal while we continued to chatter around colours and cushions while the world went into spiral. It’s also been a little float of normality for me to hold onto to. The show must go on as they say, and we have been buoyed up by all your reviews on the app and messages on the facebook group.

However, it wasn’t all cushion plumping. An incredible call to arms on Instagram around the Black Lives matter campaign compelled Kate and I to take a good hard look in our own back yard, the world of interior design, and tackle the startling lack of diversity in our industry. We opened ourselves up to have conversations with people from the British BAME interior design community to listen to their stories. This resulted in a special segment on our series 7 episode 5 as we passed the mic to people with experiences of blatant discrimination. The community sat up and took notice, a lot of beliefs were challenged.  Some incredible initiatives have been taken from Kate and Rumi’s Design for Diversity pledge all the way through the Alex Dauley and Sophie Ashby’s United in Design apprenticeship initiative. The world of design can only be richer and more interesting with more voices and perspectives adding to the creative pot. Kate and I will continue to do our bit and bring more minority persepectives to our platform. Our recent episode 5 of series 8, featuring Skin from Skunk Anansie, who shared how she was the only black person on our Interior architecture degree, was our fasted download to date.

Moving forward we have a wonderful 9th series planned as we continue to enquire what it takes to make a beautiful and interesting interior. We have some very exciting celebrity doors to knock on and plenty of good cheer and chat to ease you through the cooler months and darker evenings. This is when our homes really come into play, and with talk of another lockdown on the horizon, we need to get our interior design game on and make them the best that they can be! And the facebook group continues to be the place to get your design dilemmas answered.

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And on that note, I’ve been super busy producing my new online course, which you are going to LOVE! I might even get Kate on board with it, stranger things have happened. She has been very experimental with colour the past few months with talk of yellow kitchens and the purchase of some very bright green trousers. Perhaps she has discovered the mood lifting joy of colour! Either way if you feel you could do with some feel good vibes when it comes to décor my ‘How to Create Maximalist Interiors online course is just that. It’s about abandoning fear and reason and opening your heart to what you love and then surrounding yourself with it! And for anyone overwhelmed at how to create a maximalist interior, I share my process and hold your hand every step of the way. The discounted pre-sale price is currently on sale now, so have a look here about everything I will be sharing.

Meanwhile I’m back in the blog seat and look forward to sharing more colour loving design inspiration over their, on Instagram and of course on the podcast too. See you in the Great Indoors!

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Before and after! This room took me on a real jour Before and after! This room took me on a real journey.
At first, I thought I needed a calm, blank space to focus… so I painted it all white. I know - can you believe it?! I told myself it was for clarity and creativity, but the truth is, I hated it. I felt flat and totally uninspired.

So, I ripped up the rulebook and went back to what I know works for me: bold colour and big pattern. I painted the whole space in my favourite cobalt blue (Lazuli by @zoffanyfw) and installed the ‘In the Woods’ mural from my @Harlequinfw collection - and now it’s everything I wanted and more.

I feel creative, energised, and completely connected to the beautiful garden just outside the window. A daily reminder to trust your instincts, feel from your gut and be brave. 

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A masterclass in maximalism! 🌈✨ It was such A masterclass in maximalism! 🌈✨

It was such an honour to guest judge the Interior Design Masters final alongside the fabulous @michelleogundehin and wow, what a finale it was!

The setting? The magical village of Portmeirion.
The challenge? Transform a bland holiday cottage.
The winner? The brilliant @john_cooper_design and what a winning design it was! 

John’s scheme was a glorious celebration of colour and perfect  storytelling. I loved how  he used bold Mediterranean hues and motifs from room to room which cleverly held this maximalist vision together. It felt like being whisked away to a land far far away. And thereby perfectly capturing the spirit of Portmerion. Honestly, it felt magical to be there!

I’ve unpacked all Johns clever ideas and design takeaways over on the blog (link in bio) — but I’d LOVE to hear what you thought.

Was John your winner?
What design moment caught your eye?
Could you stay in a house like this?

Tell me in the comments 👇

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Longing for a life-changing escape? You’re not a Longing for a life-changing escape?
You’re not alone. Our next Discover Colour Retreat at @elfennmarrakech just sold out in just a few hours, snapped up by our incredible subscriber community who said yes to more colour, creativity, and the trip of a lifetime. 💫

If you missed out, don’t panic, we’re already planning more dates in this dream of a design destination. Think: bold design, deep connection, sun-drenched inspiration, and the kind of joy that lingers long after you get home.

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Ready to create a home that feels unapologetically Ready to create a home that feels unapologetically YOU?

For me it’s about bold joyful colour, striking pattern, and those magical touches that light you up every time you walk through the door. This isn’t about playing it safe, it’s about crafting a home that celebrates the uniqueness of who you are and how you want to feel. 

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EXCLUSIVE Live with the WINNER of @interiordesignm EXCLUSIVE Live with the WINNER of @interiordesignmasters ! 

Thankyou @john_cooper_design for a beautiful LIVE taking a deeper look into your amazing experience being on the this most loved show. We all loved watching you grow and develop as a designer and your collection with @johnlewis is an absolute triumph! Cannot wait to see what you do next 🙌
All the Finale feels ✨ What a joy was filming t All the Finale feels ✨
What a joy was filming this series of @interiordesignmasters with @michelleogundehin , @chattyman , not mention this year’s insanely talented finalists @john_cooper_design 💙 @ritamillat ❤️ There is a lot of love and positive energy that goes into making this show.

And it doesn’t end here…

TONIGHT at 7pm I’ll be going LIVE right here on Instagram with this year’s winner… SPOLER ALERT….

@john_cooper_design 
I cannot wait to chat all the behind-the-scenes design insights, and what it really takes to win Interior Design Masters. What a smashing journey John has been on. Wow his final design blew me away, it’s was soo well executed and his vision was perfectly in step with the flamboyant eccentricity of Portmerion. Top marks! 

Come join us and ask your questions during this exciting Live event or come back later and watch the replay! 👀

Missed the show? Catch  up with @bbcone  Interior Design Masters on @bbciplayer 

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Beware of listening to the ‘experts’! I get i Beware of listening to the ‘experts’!
I get it though, designing a house is hard, especially if your taste leans towards the 
maximalist style. There is every chance you’ll feel overwhelmed or stressed about getting it wrong with the end result one hot mess. However here are some of those common ‘design rules’ that I absolutely disagree with! Would love to know your thoughts in the comments below!

If you’re ready to stop playing it safe and fully embrace creating a home that truly reflects you, my specially designed online course has everything you need to keep you falling into any more traps. I’ll guide you through uncovering your unique style, choosing colours with confidence, and mixing patterns like a pro, all while making it feel beautifully cohesive and creative. And the best bit? It’s 25% off until the end of May! That’s right, just a few days left to pick up a massive discount.

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Ready to step into your best life? Start with the Ready to step into your best life? Start with the place that holds it all. Your home.

I’ve always believed that a joyful, soul-filled home isn’t just a reflection of who you are… it’s a catalyst for who you want to become. When you’re surrounded by colours that lift you, patterns that energise you, and decor that tells to your story, something magical happens.

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