A big thank you to everyone who attended the Christmas class on the weekend, Gem and I had a fabulous day, wreath making, flower making, mulled wine and mince pies loved it!
Early next year I fly back to Australia (yay hay) as I’m the keynote speaker at Decoration and Design where I will be talking about Decorating with Style and launching my new book of the very same title. Cannot wait, I’m speaking on the 6th and 8th and will be book signing afterwards plus loitering around if anyone has any questions. You can book tickets thru the link attached. Additionally I will be holding one retail class to be held in Sydney on the 7th. Regrettably I can not add any more days on this visit its another zap in and out trip as my schedule is bonkers, and as much as I tried juggling and trying to squeeze in Melbourne and other cities we just can’t manage it this time round apologises.
The retail class is for anyone who thinks they may want to get into this field online or otherwise. With ten years in the biz with a store that has been heralded as one of the coolest in the UK we will be giving our unique insight into how to create a successful retail store. Tips on buying, merchandising, PR, finance plus a whole load of stuff on all the pitfalls that we encountered and mistakes we made. For me there are not enough cool interiors store out there in the world, there are with fashion just not with interiors so if we can inspire anyone to launch and create a cool interiors store online or bricks and mortar a happy girl I will be! Oh and we’ve just opened up a London retail class in January should anyone this side of the world fancy coming along. I should warn anyone who has been to the other classes this is a pretty tough day – there aren’t lots of pretty pictures instead just tons and tons of insightful and all important advice. The day is longer (there is so much to whizz through) and the speed is fast, its a nuts and bolts incisive how to break into this world kind of day. The price of the day will include a catered lunch by the way and as we can only do the 7th Feb in Australia spaces are very limited again apologises. We go live with bookings in three hours, (11am our time) very exciting indeed.
That’s me done hope to see as many of you as I can in February have a lovely Monday x
Would love to attend your retail seminar, although it’s not my line of business, but I think it would be an invaluable experience!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your Melbourne interiors seminar a few months ago, still can’t stop talking about it! I already have ideas to paint our hallway in a dark charcoal, including ceiling and wood work. Then maybe installing some yellow or orange pendant lights……. Have to wait til baby #2 arrives though.
Just wondering if and when you will start taking orders for your second book? Just a little excited!
Thanks
Jacqueline
We will be taking pre-orders shortly will be up on the site in the next few weeks shall keep you posted!!
The London Christmas masterclass was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G….Thanks to both you and Gemma for sharing your Christmas secrets with all of us. My notepad is full to the brim with all your tips…You are both so annoyingly talented and yet so generous with your time, advice and delivered with a sense of aplomb. It was invaluable help and great fun to have hands on experience under your pupilage and a nice Christmas touch demonstrating how to make the coolest wreaths which we got to take home along with making the hand tie (which we also took home!). You have the coolest pad in London, it is a real lived in cosy home decorated with love and passion. You open your doors to one and all remain totally unaffected. I’ve totally embraced the dark side and can’t imagine what I was thinking before.. You have giving me a new lease of life for the design of my apartment and I am most grateful. To those yet to embark on a days master class with these talented sisters, just do it…..You will LOVE it!
Thanks to you both for yet another great day.
-Was that good enough? Will I get my fiver now?
Happy Holidays… x
OMG blown away with those comments thank you so much Peter. Forget the fiver I owe you thousands for writing such a fabulous review. Truly appreciate it thank you again, for once lost for words! Happy holidays back xx
Lucky australia, can I just ask a quick unrelated question to anyone reading this, does anyone know where I can order Astier Villatte Jersualem candle in the Uk for Christmas, thanks and sorry for the wee question but desperate to get one for Chraistmas !!!!!! thanks
Of course, Liberty 99% sure I saw that candle when I was in a week or so back
thanks Abi checked liberty online and they do have candles but not the Jersaulem one , schuks xxxxx
Hi Abi. Spent the weekend converting to the darkside after starting with a feature wall. Love the results. Pics on my blog if anyone still needs convinving http://www.nordicblack.wordpress.com Best thing I ever did.
Looks fabulous thank you for sharing
So excited to hear that you are coming to Australia again. YAY! I have been trying to sign up but the class isn’t yet appearing on the site.
Hey Kate lovely to here from you. Just checked and its there under Retail Australia, let me know if you are still having problems x
Hey Abi, Thanks. It’s fine. Not too sure what happened. Have booked. Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney. Btw, have finished my first project. Client agreed to go really dark and it looks amazing. A Porter’s colour called Mineral with canary yellow and hot pink cushions and stuff. It looks incredible! Can’t wait to show you the before and afters.
Yay see you in Feb very much look forward to it and your project sounds amazing cannot wait to see x
Hi Abigail,
Love the blog, you have some really interesting ideas on here. I really like the ‘trends’ section. Great that you are coming to Australia. I have just bought a beautiful king throw and cushions from a new fine furnishings shop called Duoviva, it has just opened on Smith Street in Melbourne. worth a look if you get a chance! I think there website is http://www.duoviva.com.au
Have a great trip.
Laurinda Croft
Thank you will certainly take a look
Great. Sorry I got the website wrong, I’ve just been back on buying Christmas presents. it’s actually http://www.duoviva.com
Fabulous thank you
Have just booked into your Sydney seminar – yay! Look forward to hearing your words and picking up a (signed!) copy of the new book.
Yay see you very soon then at Decoration and Design