9 November 2011
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Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson
It goes without saying that we all loved the launch issue of Heart Home magazine and as a freelance interiors stylist I was desparate to check out their wonderful array of homes features. One of my favourites was the luscious Victorian home of Cavaliero Finn, styled by the newly-crowned (!) Crown Interiors Blogger of the year, Pippa Jameson.
{Heart Home magazine, photography by Jon Day}
Pippa was more than qualified to style the first ever Heart Home magazine cover, having been an interior stylist for the last 14 years working in all areas including TV, magazines, advertising, books and film. She has also recently launched a new Online Interior Style service, ‘Ask The Expert‘ , providing you with all the help and advice you need for your home, from decorating problems to furniture questions and general style advice.
Pippa took time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for me…
I have always had a passion for interiors which stemmed from a very early age. My mother was a fashion student at Central St Martins in the 60′s so colour and pattern was naturally a large part of our lives. As I moved through school, college and university, it was textiles that I steered towards. Realising very quickly my love for colour and composition, it was a magazine editor that suggested I became an Interior Stylist.
Modern, feminine, bohemian, eclectic, fresh, inspiring
{The California Shutter Company, photography by Talbot Photography}
I find inspiration from everything around me; designers, stylists, fashion, holidays, nature.
It has to be a large Ad campaign that I styled for John Lewis, who had a store opening in Cambridge. They decided it would be a great idea to float all of their new stock on a punt down the River Cam, and use this as the press shot for billboards and buses. It was the craziest thing I have ever done but it was a complete success. It is times like that when I think how much I love the randomness of my job!
{The California Shutter Company, photography by Talbot Photography}
If you don’t have the budget for a complete makeover then some quick fixes include:
- Re-upholster a tired looking sofa
- Invest in some new cushions
- Wallpaper a feature wall; chimney breasts look best and opt for a graphic or illustrative print which are in line with current trends
- Quick kitchen updates include painting or replacing cupboard doors or adding a stylish new splashback
{The California Shutter Company, photography by Talbot Photography}
Mmm, good question. I think my dream commission would be to style the cover of Marie Claire Maison or Vogue Living or maybe Sunday Times Style.
There are many stylists that I admire, but when I look for inspiration I tend to look more towards fashion than interiors. I am a big fan of Missoni and recently Tina Kalivas.
{Pippa Jameson Interiors, photography by Jemma Watts}
Many things; the freedom to be creative, the wonderful houses I get to see, working with incredible photographers and directors and also being paid for a job I truly love.
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Author bio
Kate Baxter is a columnist for Heart Home and authors the blog Fabric of my Life. A PR girl by day and interiors stylist in every remaining hour God sends, Kate founded Fabric of my Life as a little corner of cyberspace where she could collect all her design ideas, passions, thoughts and musings into one big magpie's nest. You can follow her on Twitter @fabricofmylife. Read more posts by Kate Baxter.
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NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/bkyoTtQZ #dbcollective
NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/bkyoTtQZ #dbcollective
I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my first stylist interview with @pippajameson here >> http://t.co/EPjB2o2M
Loving this interview @fabricofmylife http://t.co/fnzszQl7
RT @fabricofmylife: I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my interview with @PippaJameson here: http://t.co/QcliQsmw
The lovely Kate from @fabricofmylife interviews me for @hearthomemag. Thank you for your kind words xx http://t.co/HiVs2QKs
The lovely Kate from @fabricofmylife interviews me for @hearthomemag. Thank you for your kind words xx http://t.co/HiVs2QKs
NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/bkyoTtQZ #dbcollective
RT @hearthomemag: NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/ZYy3xwhS #dbcollective
RT @hearthomemag: NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/ZYy3xwhS #dbcollective
RT @fabricofmylife: I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my interview with @PippaJameson here: http://t.co/vOpz53E0
RT @fabricofmylife: I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my interview with @PippaJameson here: http://t.co/DoOJyBCE
RT @fabricofmylife: I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my interview with @PippaJameson here: http://t.co/kSvrb7VI
RT @fabricofmylife: I've just started a new weekly column for @hearthomemag! Read my interview with @PippaJameson here: http://t.co/kSvrb7VI
Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/SLFgnmAF via @hearthomemag
Heart Home meets… Pippa Jameson http://t.co/SLFgnmAF via @hearthomemag
Love it! Congrats on a brilliant first post @fabricofmylife and loved reading about @pippajaimeson: http://t.co/PpZqvfkn via @hearthomemag
Lovely interview! @fabricofmylife! RT @hearthomemag: NEW blog post: Heart Home meets… @pippajameson http://t.co/qYIhoC1Z #dbcollective
Pippa Jameson YOU ROCK!
The lovely Kate from @fabricofmylife interviews me for @hearthomemag. Thank you for your kind words xx http://t.co/HiVs2QKs
The lovely Kate from @fabricofmylife interviews me for @hearthomemag. Thank you for your kind words xx http://t.co/HiVs2QKs
Fab post on Designer Pippa Jameson, by Kate @fabricofmylife on the Heart Home Blog. A must see: http://t.co/HExEfddH