RESIDENTIAL TESTIMONIALS
HOME STYLING

“Emilie and her team were nothing but professional throughout the designing process; she created a plan and schedule with a realistic timeline, which I appreciated a lot. Not only did they stick to the agreed timeline, they went beyond and finished the shopping list (the last stage in their remote styling package) earlier so that I could profit from a huge sale that was going on at the time, how considerate is that?!

They were always reachable over the phone for last minute questions and details! Besides her great work ethic, she understood immediately what our space needed to suit a family with kids. I would recommend the remote styling service to anyone really, but especially to people who like to be part of the process and save some money doing so. We finally feel home in our house and I look forward to more projects with Stella & the Stars!”

–Gioia, Al Safa

“Emilie always listens so carefully and empathetically to every single person in the family about what they want the home and their room to represent. She was personable and genuine through the entire process of designing eight different living spaces for us within the villa.
Emilie is extremely sensitive to the needs of the client and is able to stick to a budget impeccably well. She was able to translate our ideas into an actionable plan.

Her clear, concise and well-organized design strategy is one of her greatest strengths. Emilie and her team have excellent taste and resources. She can source the right rug for a space in under an hour or even conjure up a home cinema for you with her understanding of technology, color and materials. What I love about Stella and the Stars is how everyone in the team becomes an ally, always checking with you, getting your opinion on each piece of furniture, frame or artefact and making sure they fulfill every design dream (while not swaying from the budget too much).

Emilie has transformed every single space within the house. From the wooden flooring that was a game changer to the statement walls in the bedrooms or even the idyllic swings for my daughter’s bedroom, this place has become nothing short of heaven particularly during the pandemic where we spent so much time in each of the rooms she created and I have her and her team of relentless professionals to thank for it.

Emilie has a signature style that can transform any dull, dreary space into one full of character and dynamism. In retrospect, one of the finest decisions we’ve made in our decade long journey in Dubai and one of the best people I can recommend for your styling or interior
design needs and in your quest for a deeply inspirational, magical space.”

–Ridhima, Umm Suqueim

“I loved Emilie’s style on Instagram so when we bought our house, I knew I wanted her help to decorate. We started with a blank canvas for the downstairs and didn’t need to keep any furniture (although this is never a problem for Emilie and the team, they will incorporate existing pieces into their designs). Straightaway Emilie saved us a fortune by suggesting that we recover our old sofa instead of buying new. This proved to be a perfect idea and we are incredibly happy with our ‘new’ sofa that only cost a fraction of the price. Working with Emilie was incredibly easy. After an initial face-to-face meeting, designs are sent over on an online platform that makes it very easy to give feedback and say what works for you and what doesn’t. The beauty of the system means that when everything is finalised, you can simply click on the item to order it. The whole process was very smooth and efficient, everything is saved online and you can access from anywhere using any device.

I loved working with the Stella & the Stars team so much I hired them again when we started to decorate our master bedroom. Emilie came up with colour combinations I hadn’t thought of and introduced me to some absolutely brilliant suppliers. We were thrilled with our custom-made rug and my bespoke dressing table is quite honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I’ve ever seen! This is one of the key reasons to hire a designer, they have contacts that most people don’t and can point you in a completely different direction to the one you may have intended but which ends up working brilliantly. We are very happy with both projects that Emilie and her team executed, I just need to start another room now so I can hire them again.’

–Krysia, Jumeirah Park

“I could not recommend Emilie and her team enough! From the moment I met them, they knew their stuff and were super helpful. The consultation was to gain an idea of how we would utilise the space and what styles inspired us. They instinctively understood what we wanted even though I wasn’t one hundred percent sure myself! 

The process was such fabulous fun! From the Pinterest board brainstorming, to feeling more confident about what I like and don’t like and just seeing the design come together was quite an experience. The concept boards blew me away and I loved that through their mood-boards I was introduced to a variety of concepts, could crystalize my ideas and visualise how the designs would work in real life. It was such an easy process and the team stuck to the agreed budget. They opened my eyes to so many good, reasonably priced suppliers which, without a doubt, reigned in my spending and saved me money. I absolutely adore every inch of my living room they have designed. This wonderful team certainly know how to deliver and I can’t thank them enough!”

–Susan, Palm Jumeirah

“I first had the pleasure of working with Emilie in May 2017 when she helped me bring together my bland and lifeless living and dining room area. As a full-time working professional with zero designing skills, I needed someone who would not only assist me with the design, but also do all the leg-work. I loved her work so much, in October I also gave her the task of designing my bedroom from scratch.

To say that she did a great job would be an understatement – I absolutely LOVE my new home! Emilie is extremely creative and hard-working and has the ability to capture your personality in her work. From our very first meeting, she very quickly understood who I was and what I was trying to achieve. She has an amazing eye for detail, an excellent understanding of colours and textures and can easily vision the end design (something I struggle with). One of the many things I loved about working with Emilie is how understanding and non-pushy she is. I am a very indecisive person and she dealt with me with pure patience and professionalism, never once making me feel stressed or anxious.

Emilie’s sourcing skills are second to none. She will search high and low for that perfect piece and will go as far as finding people to make / build the items you cannot find in stores – she is a perfectionist! Emilie’s knowledge of who sells what where is impressive. She has a wide network of people / companies she has worked with and will negotiate on your behalf, ensuring to always to stay within budget (which we did for both projects). At times when suppliers let us down at the last minute, Emilie went out of her way to find a quick solution, ensuring the project was complete within the agreed timeline.  Her regular updates and detailed costing spreadsheets (with images against each item!) not only assures you that you are working with an experienced and well-organised professional, but also makes you realise how she thinks about the small, yet important things that you would never think of – genius!

Working with Emilie was an absolute delight.  Not only is she fantastic at what she does, she is also a lovely lady. Thanks to her, I am now an extremely house proud person and for that, I can’t thank her enough. I just wish I had more rooms in my apartment to decorate.”

– Ayse, Dubai Marina

“Emilie has a very bubbly and friendly personality which makes working together fun and interesting. She often has (seemingly) quirky ideas that translate really nicely into modern living spaces. We have worked together on a couple of projects now, and have always really enjoyed our revived and renewed spaces immensely. My favourite part of the home styling process is actually letting Emilie do her thing—set up and arrange everything—and observing the transformation, however large or small the scope of the project.”

–Kristina, Meadows

"I’ve been following Emilie’s blog and social media for what seems like forever, it’s as if she’s always been a part of my life and my home! She is a rare find: someone who writes excellent long copy as well as engaging social media posts, and I absolutely love her style. She’s down to earth, funny and approachable and she always has a new gem to tell us about.

Emilie’s blog is a real water cooler topic in the office - we love discussing her latest posts and rushing out to discover new retailers or brands that she’s recommended. It’s sometimes a competition to see who can get there first! There’s always someone with a project on the go that’s inspired by her ideas and we love sharing them amongst ourselves and comparing how we’re getting on.

On a personal note, Emilie has achieved the impossible: my husband has embraced colour in our home and is now such a huge fan of hers that when we go shopping for anything interiors-related asks me: “what would Emilie do?” before we make any decisions. #wwed 

I’ve also had the pleasure of partnering with Emilie on some client projects and they’ve worked like a dream. It is so refreshing to work with someone so professional and knowledgable - I can truly relax when I’m working with her as I know she will deliver every time. Clients absolutely love her as they can see her passion and experience and immediately know they are in safe hands. 

I recommend her wholeheartedly to friends who are looking for interior styling advice and clients who need to build their brand and following - she will undoubtedly deliver on both.”
– Kelly, Jumeirah 1

BRAND TESTIMONIALS
COLLABORATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Never failing to amaze and goes above expectations are the first things that come to my mind when I think of Emilie! Working with her on a collaboration for IKEA has been an amazing experience as she's always been accessible, flexible and did all she could to ensure the campaign was a success. If there's one thing we loved about Emilie, it's how she creates eye-catching content that generates results! Can't wait to work with you again Emilie.
–IKEA UAE

We partnered with Emilie to run a home styling workshop in our showroom. We wanted to activate the space with a dynamic, interesting session that showcased our range of products and added some theatre to the space. Emilie was the perfect choice. Not only does she have an engaged and loyal following, she has a credible and approachable voice which consumers relate to.

We designed the event together, with Emilie giving valuable input and direction as to what would work best and engage and entice our target audience. Together we also created a full campaign of pre/during and post-shoot posts and promotion that greatly helped to raise awareness of our brand and social media channels.  

We had so many RSVP’s that we were actually over subscribed, with a wait list, which is testament to the breadth and depth of Emilie’s reach. The event was hugely interactive, with attendees enthusiastically taking part which meant that they experienced our brand and products in a fun way, whilst also learning about interior styling from Emilie.

It was a pleasure to work with Emilie, right from the planning stages she was bursting with passion and ideas of how we could bring the event to life and make it a ‘must-attend’. She is a consummate professional with an eye and ear for detail and an enthusiasm which is contagious.

Overall the whole project went exactly as we’d hoped and we are looking at how we can run more events with her in the future.
–Kaiser Interiors