My first property was a small flat in one of London’s biggest council estates.  It was a fairly unappealing setting, but I made the inside my little paradise on a tiny budget.  When I sold it the buyer offered asking price if I left everything for him exactly as it was. If I’d taken this as my light bulb moment, I might have entered the world of interiors a lot earlier.  But at the time I was making my mark in the conference industry, climbing up the ladder gaining valuable leadership and project management skills. Several properties later, the Wealden Times came knocking at my door, eager to shoot my home for their brilliant magazine.  Then I was contacted by two national interiors journalists about other publications.  My light bulb finally lit. A chance email from a friend (and a long selection process) led me to feature in the Great Interior Design Challenge on BBC2.  Which in turn led to my first client. And now I’m doing what I love - helping people create highly personal, unique homes that they love to live in, whatever their budget.