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07 Feb 16

My week 1st February ’16

sophie robinson in hair ad makeup

Well what a week! It all culminated with me crying all the way through yoga on Friday.  Well when I tell you whats being going on this week- you’ll understand!

It all kicked off with the start of series three of The Great Interior Design Challenge. After a grueling summer last year filming it all, its great to see it finally hit the screens. This week we saw Holly, Frankie, Sharon and Jane thrash it out for a place in the quarter finals and I went up to Studio Lambert , the production company, to watch the first episode with some of the crew and my TV hubby.

Sophie Robinson and Daniel hopwood watch The grear Interior Design Challenge

There were plenty of tears and tantrums throughout, some hideous upcycling, some triumphant colour schemes and some pretty happy home owners, so it was a great start to the new series and it’s gone down a storm on twitter using the hashtag #GIDC. Everyone has an opinion. After the way Holly rough shod over her homeowners in Kent I thought she’d have few fans but how wrong was I?! Such a big fan base- loving that Girrrrl Power! And she totally redeemed herself with the beautiful job she did in Scotland. But Frankie finally showed us he wasn’t just about quality soft furnishings. He pulled his finger out and showed us he could be innovative too. What a superstar. Now Steam punk, that has to be a GIDC first. Still not sure what it is, check out my Pinterest board. Either way all four were a seriously talented bunch and it truly made mine and Daniels job of judging all the more harder. Did you think we made the right choice? Let me know your thoughts on how the first week went in the comments box below. And for anyone who thinks Dan and I have it easy while everyone else is working hard, here’s Dan managing his Interior design business from a smart phone in a corridor in Peckham. Oh the glamour.
If you missed out on the first three episodes you can catch up here

Daniel hopwood on the great interior design challenge

Tuesday I had a live broadcast for ITV This Morning. I was invited to do a Scandi style makeover on their green room. In true TV fashion I only got told this the Thursday last week. But the great PR teams helped pull in lovely bits of furniture and accessories from Habitat, Heals, H&M, Marks and Spencer, Ikea, John Lewis, and House of Fraser. Such great stuff on the high street, made it really easy for me to pull this look together fast.

Then it was time for me to get a makeover. It was totally thrilling to be at ITV studios on the Thames. I arrived at 8am for rehearsals, then went into makeup with Jennifer Ellison and Rory McGrath on either side of me! Tad surreal.

Sophie Robinson in makeup in ITV This Morning

Now the paired down all neutral Scandi scheme totally isn’t my vibe, so I made sure I wore a neon pink jumper and leopard print shoes! I’ve put all the photos, details, including the products I’ve used on the blog. You can see the live makeover from ITV This mornings website  here. And I can confirm that Holly and Philip are the nicest people in TV! And do you recognise the decorators? That’s Wayne from The Great Interior Design Challenge and Steve from 60 Minute Makeover.

ITV this morning crew

This week has also been great for press. We’ve been published in the Daily Mail, I had my home in the Telegraph and I had a tongue in cheek piece published in the Guardian. The 715 comments of outrage are the best part of that article!

sophie robinson and daniel hopwood from the great interior design challenge on BBc Radio London

Then Wednesday Dan and I were in London doing radio Interviews. We were live on the Jo Good show for BBC London, then did some pre records for BBC Cornwall, Oxford and Manchester, before traveling up to Salford for an early start, an interview with BBC Breakfast. More hair and makeup- I could get used to this! We got to meet the gorgeous Louise Minchin and Charlie Stayt. They grilled us about the new series and asked us to bring some scatter cushions with us next time to cosy up their rather hard and uncomfortable red sofa.

Sophie robinson and Daniel Hopwwod from The Great Interior Design Challenge at BBc Breakfast

Last thing to report is I launched my first Vlog on my Youtube channel this week. You can take a look here. Its a totally new thing for me but I plan to share some styling videos once a week. I’d love to know what you think or what you’d like me to talk about next. Please leave a comment in the comments box as I want to make sure I’m answering your questions.

Shophie robinson youtube channel

You can see what I’ve been up to over on my  instagram feed- plenty of celebrity selfies this week!

Finally I’ve posted some dates for some Masterclasses coming up this Spring. I’m running some Interior Design Master classes with Daniel Hopwood and some Colour workshops with my friend, fine artist Becky Blair. Check them out, I’d love to see you there. All dates are on our Eventbrite page.

So there you have it. Absolutely elated yet exhausted in a pile of tears in my yoga class on Friday! Don’t worry though it was a great release! I’m now having a relaxing weekend, with my two best boys (although I’ve got 8 coming round for a roast this Sunday afternoon!)

Have a great week folks and remember The GIDC is back on the box Monday at 7pm!

Love Sophie x

Disclaimer: Apologies for spelling mistakes, typos and any other grammatical crimes. I’m writing this at midnight!

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Rachel Chamberlain on 07.02.16

Well done Sophie! Really great blog, full of enthusiasm and lots of flair! You really are an inspiration when it comes to talking about designing! Can’t wait for the next #GIDC to start next week!!! Bring it on.

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Sophie Robinson on 08.02.16

So glad you are enjoying the new series. I think it gets all our creative juices flowing!

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John on 07.02.16

Yes, you made the right choice with Frankie. I wasn’t so keen on the wood panel and marble wallpaper but, overall, he had the best designs.

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Sophie Robinson on 08.02.16

We were really impressed with his interpretation of ‘Steam Punk’. Could so easily have gone wrong but he made the right choice for the homeowner with that brief- they really wanted something eccentric and full on.

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Lisa-Jane Lydon on 07.02.16

Oh Sophie, what a week, what a year! Without you worrying about me about a bit stalky. I really think you and the GIDC team are great. This love this show & all its ideas and what it represents. My background is in fashion but I love interiors just as much – I think they are very comfortable bedfellows. Since leaving work after 2nd child my creative frustrations have been put to good use on the house and I do things other people think strange but the older I get the more comfortable I feel with my sense of style – interiors or fashion!!
Frankly I’m surprised you and Daniel Hopwood haven’t been on more telly before! You are natural presenters and I love the creativity on the show. Thank you

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Sophie Robinson on 08.02.16

Aw thankyou for your kind comments! So happy you’re loving the new series. Having children and finding yourself again is really seriously hard. My figure changed so much after having my son, I had to totally reinvent my look. It took a while but I think I’m there now! Keep creative, its what keeps us young!

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Katie on 09.02.16

So true! I feel exactly the same way about the post baby body so now I dress my home instead! My little boy has taken to following me around pondering where to move the next piece of furniture to -he also knows to Allez au lit by 8pm ( French time ) so I can watch my favourite show!

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Katie on 07.02.16

Ha ha ha, oh my goodness what a week! Love watching the series, mostly for your incredibly lush jewellery ( loved those crawler earrings ). Currently just deciding whether to go ahead with an ancient marble bistro table for sale in my local French town to complete my scandi-rustic kitchen. Can’t decide if it’s dashing or just plain old dirty…help!

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Sophie Robinson on 08.02.16

This table you speak of sound sooo intriguing! The words Ancient, marble and bistro really sell it to me- I think you should get it! Just add the glamour back in other areas.

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Katie on 09.02.16

Ha! Ok Sophie but if it looks awful I am DHL-ing it to you!!!!

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Ms.Pink on 07.02.16

What a fantastic week. How on earth did we manage before social media! Loved GIDC last week,Frankie stood out from the start.
I’m saying nothing about mass paint jobs of dining table and chairs 😉

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Sophie Robinson on 08.02.16

Frankie Flood is a one off, there’s no two ways about it. I just can’t wait to see what he’s going to do next, not to mention what he’s going to wear next!

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Stephen Hart on 07.02.16

Interesting series this time with all those Classical Rooms, and your determined designers . I think that the Blue Living Room worked well in the end in the Cottage, but better without the dogs !!

Stephen Hart ( Architect ) 07.02.16

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Angelina on 11.02.16

Hi Sophie, I just wanted to say I adore GIDC, I even have my 8 year old son addicted, we watch together and he is now planning his new bedroom which will be fully of creativity as he is so inspired. Love all the comments… you and Daniel Hopwood always say exactly what I was thinking. Also think you personal style is gorgeous, I now want to wear more colour and be brave with it as it really works on you. Anyway, keep up the good work and enthusiasm… Angelina.

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Sophie Robinson on 13.02.16

Hi Angelina. So glad you are loving the show. I find it really inspiring too! I think its really great that you are allowing your son free reign to design his room. My Mum encouraged me to be creative and I loved designing my own bedroom, and then redesigning it over the years It gave me the creative confidence that’s supported me throughout my career. And it made me really confident with ciolour- as evident in my wardrobe! haha

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Catherine on 23.02.16

Hey Sophie! I have never been one to be massively creative, however after watching the GIDC on the recommendation of a close friend, I have been inspired to get more bold and brave with colour and in turn my house has been reinvented. My mat leave has become all that more interesting and exciting…. Thanks to you guys!!! X

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Sophie Robinson on 23.02.16

That’s so brilliant! I think seeing what a designer can do with £1000 in just under 3 days on The Great Interior Design Challenge has inspired us all!

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julie on 09.03.16

Hi,
Just finished watching the final, taped all the episodes so could watch in one sitting, Brilliant ! one of the best shows on TV. It has inspired my daughter to become a prodject designer, hopefully going to Ware collage.
Can I ask I love you dress in the final episode, please can you tell me the designer please.
Warm regards Julie

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Sophie Robinson on 15.03.16

Hi Julie. I’m thrilled you loved the show and it has inspired your daughter to pursue a creative career. The dress I wore for the final is from Modern Love Studio http://www.modernlovestudio.co.uk/

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