Live Your Own Way - with Lucy Gleeson Interiors – Details, episodes & analysis

Theatre Set Designer Max Jones talks about his career - how he started out and some of the incredible shows he has worked on overseas and in the UK including recent play Ulster American starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland written by David Ireland.

I ask how the theatre process works from conception through to fruition. Who is involved in the productions and how does he bring often complex stories with multiple scenes all in to one place.

Also, we discuss what it takes to get in to and become successful in the industry.

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I chat with Nicola Waller  - Head of Furniture at John Lewis  and Stuart McDonald  -  Herbert Parkinson as they reach a big birthday of 70 years manufacturing together here in the UK.

They tell me how how the teams will celebrate their momentous milestone.

Stuart gives the history of Herbert Parkinson and how the workplace has evolved since their partnership with John Lewis in 1953. All about the various skills within the workplace and Nicola explains why their products are unique to the high street. Also -  does it make life easier for John Lewis having their soft furnishings made in the UK and why.

We talk about their own personal careers that have led them to work with John Lewis with some excellent advice for anyone wanting to become a craftsperson for somewhere like Herbert Parkinson or work on the business side in an esteemed company like Joh Lewis.

John Lewis have also made some environmental pledges on re-using, re-cycling and using  even  more sustainable textiles in the upcoming years so it’s good to hear what they are hoping to achieve.

As always, I ask about their own home and favoured styles.

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We discuss Studio Hardie, founded by William - a team of problem solving designer makers that specialise in a diverse variety of unusual high profile design projects including architecture, playgrounds, interiors, furniture, exhibition spaces and public art. What are they working on and how did they start up? 

Over the years William has also developed some incredible designs on Channel 4's Amazing Spaces with George Clarke and visited some truly unique homes and places so we have a good chat about this. I also ask he picks a winner on Shed of the Year with such talent involved.

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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This week I chat with Fine Artist Jessica Albarn, well known for her insect and animal fine line drawings on paper that are often multi layered. She also produces her work with clay, glass, honey and wax.

How does she create these pieces and what inspired her to become an artist? 

Her commissions include Soho House, V & A and Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

I ask about her Exhibitions and whether even after showing her artwork all over the world - does she still feel first night nerves?

We also discuss her love of bees and the meadow she has developed in Devon to encourage wildlife and in which she created her stop motion film 'Life After Death'.

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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Kunle and I discuss his career as a property expert and his work curating and presenting Grand Designs Live with Kevin McCloud. 

With a wealth of experience in construction and being an expert on Love Your Home and Garden with Alan Titchmarsh I take the opportunity to ask Kunle some tips on adding value to the interior and exterior of your home. 

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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Tom Raffield and I discuss all things 'steam bending' and he answers many questions on sustainability within his company.

We also discuss how he started out and the journey he has travelled to become a world leader in his field. Which designs came first?  What is steam bending and how easy is it? What kind of wood works best? Lots more too.

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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This week I chat with Interiors Photographer and Stylist Tamsyn Morgans. She talks about her career and offers some fantastic advice for anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. 

We discuss lighting, preparing for shoots and equipment she uses amongst many other things.

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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This week I talk with Plant Stylist and Author Hilton Carter. Hilton has written 2 fantastic books - Wild at Home and Wild Interiors and his third is due out soon  - Wild Creations.

Do houseplants make your home more healthy? Which are the most popular? What are the next 'IT' plants and how do you build a plant hammock? Just a few of the questions we pondered over. 

Podcast Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Music and Production: Andy Henderson.

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We discuss how Emma became a graphic artist and her journey through Royal College of Art to founding her own homeware, textiles and accessories brand and the processes of her design.

Many awards along the way so I ask all about those and also how Emma likes to decorate her own home.

She offers some great advice for budding artists. 

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Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Production and Music: Andy Henderson.

Episode 6 of Series 1.

Dominic and I chat about his interesting career so far that has led him to being one of the core team on the show. He also gives some great advice for anyone considering working as an Artisan.

Really enjoyed the interview.

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Cover Artwork: Karina Mansfield.

Podcast Production and Music: Andy Henderson.