Recently I had the absolute delight of spending a sunny afternoon at my gorgeous friend Amy’s house, surrounded by a fabulous bunch of fellow interior designers, eating delicious food, drinking rosé (obviously), and having a proper good chat!
The cherry on top? Home Beautiful magazine came along and captured the whole thing. Yes, that’s right—I somehow ended up in a glossy mag for doing what I love most: hanging out with my design mates and talking shop. (And ok, there was a cheese board. A very good one.)
Now, let me just say—this group of women? They’re not only ridiculously talented but also some of the most generous and supportive humans I know. We catch up regularly (not just for the wine), and we talk everything: trades, suppliers, client curveballs, fabric finds, and the occasional “is this fabulous or completely unhinged?” design moment. No competition, no gatekeeping—just a whole lot of mutual respect, laughs, and a shared obsession with beautiful things.
Amy’s home was the perfect backdrop, full of warmth, personality, and more than a few “ooh, where’s that from?” moments. It was one of those days where everything just felt easy and joyful—and the kind of thing that reminds me how lucky I am to work in such a creative, collaborative industry.
Huge thanks to the Home Beautiful team for capturing the spirit of the day so beautifully—and for not showing the part where I dropped a canapé. (True story.)
Story featured in the February 2025 issue Home Beautiful Magazine
featured:
Amy Spargo – Mainehouse Interiors
Lucinda Kimpton –Kimpton Interiors
Melissa Balzan – Melissa Balzan Design
Alex Brownlow – Brownlow Interior Design
Sarah McPhee – Sarah McPhee interior Design
Milly Bray – Milly + Co
Sheila Smith – Miss Smith Interiors