interior design workshops

Colour Trends for 2008

At Decorex last week I attended a lecture by Lisa Pilley, Commercial Colour Consultant for ICI paints titled "Colour Trends In The Real World".  Read on for more information and inspiration......

Preparing for my workshops

I love putting on my interior design workshops - but running them is not for the faint-hearted!

It is like putting on a major production.... read more..

The House & Garden Fair 2007

I visited the Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair last month in London and here is my report........

Quick mental makeover

The other day I had to sit in the waiting room of our new dentist for about 20 minutes.  My goodness what a dump! It made me and my youngest son cringe- glad to see his reaction, he may be an upcoming interior designer!  So, whilst waiting we discussed what we might do by way of a mental makeover to transform the room....... click here for ideas >>>>>>>>

10 ways to make your room feel larger.

Are you making the most of your space?  Do you feel that everything is crammed in?  Do you feel that your walls  are caving-in on you?   Read on for some design tips>>>>>>>> 

Sandy's latest health update

Well, as you probably realise, I am back to work running my interior design workshops! I got to the point that I was absolutely fed up with being the patient!  Please click here to read more (and I hope of particular support to readers who are also afflicted with cancer). >>>>>>

Saturday workshop

On Saturday the 28th April I ran my first workshop after a years absence through illness.

It was, and is, good to be back!  The group was, as always, lovely and such a good atmosphere pervaded the air! Hi to Adrienne, Helen, Lee, Kelly, Edith and Maureen.  Please stay in touch and let me know how you are getting on - as all past students on my workshops - I love to hear from you!

Read on for more about the day..............................

What interior design qualifications do I need?

I often get asked this question.  So thought it useful to write up my answer for your interest!

Hi Sandy,

Q I am still considering interior design as a career and was wondering if I need any formal qualifications to become an interior designer? I am thinking of doing a home study interior design course as I work full time.  Please can you help?  (photo of Jane churchill cushions)

Read on for my suggestions.........>>>>>>>

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What's hot, what's new! Spring Collections 2007

Recently I toured the leading interior design showrooms of Chelsea to see their new collections during London Design Week. Read on to find out more.....>>>>>>

Sandy's health update

March 2007

Latest update is that I am going on for the full twelve chemotherapy sessions.  So only three to go!  I am feeling so much stronger and responding to the treatment really well.  So good news!

Read on for more information>>>>>>>