Small Talk
What was your first paying job?
We had a renowned rose grower not far from where I grew up in Nottingham, England. I got a summer job working in the garden. Perhaps that inspired my love for color and design?
What’s inspiring you?
I designed a scarf recently where the inspiration came from a car park, of all things. It had these wonderful hexagonal shapes on the front of it.
If you could hire anyone, who would it be?
Sir Paul Smith, the iconic British designer. He’s local and so passionate about his designs.
What’s the last movie you saw?
The Favourite, starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne. Well worth a watch!
Who’s your most coveted dinner guest?
David Attenborough. He brings the natural world into our homes, inspiring millions of people to preserve the world and
address environmental issues.
What are three items you can’t live without?
Nespresso coffee machine, a device to play music, and fruit.
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