5 lessons I learned reinventing myself as an interior stylist

Earlier this month, I celebrated two milestones - Stella + the Stars turned 3 (it's like having another baby!) and on the same day, we had our second Dubai-nniversary! Time flies is the understatement of the year and sometimes I completely forget how far I have come. I am officially on maternity leave, it's literally the final countdown, and I thought my last post before I take some time off for the new baby should be some sort of reflective one where I impart my wisdom with you all. Just kidding, I have no idea what I am doing on a daily basis but I have learned so much in the past few years, and I often get asked how I changed careers and launched Stella + the Stars, I thought it would be worth sharing some key lessons with anyone out there who finds themselves in the same spot.

GARDEN REVEAL: SAY HELLO TO OUR LITTLE JUNGLE IN THE DESERT...

It only took 18 months but we got there in the end and turned a bland uninspiring outdoor space into a little slice of jungle heaven. Click below for the full tour.

Stella LovesEmilie Jacob30 April 2018home styling, interior design Comments

Umm Suqeim Project: Living & Dining Room Reveal

Ready for a little pre-Christmas room revamp? This one is a goodie and is my last of 2017! Grab a cuppa and let me walk you through this open-plan lounge and dining room I redecorated a few month ago using my weapon of choice: grey backdrop with splashes of neon colour (with a touch of brass...).

How I refreshed my dining room with IKEA (on a AED500 budget!)

IKEA challenged me to refresh my dining area, on a small budget, using products from their Easy Renewals range. Showing that small changes can really make a big impact without breaking the bank. Want to see what I bought and how it transformed the room?

Meadows Project Reveal: Living Room

Fancy a private tour of one of the most exciting home styling projects I have had the pleasure of working on since moving to Dubai last year? Yes? Then follow me as I reveal how I transformed a neutral lounge in a villa in the Meadows into a colourful space accessorised with the most striking statement pieces.

[Star Tips] How to transform your pad in 2017 (rented or not!)

I thought I'd start the year with a little lesson on 'there are no right or wrong in home styling' and 'trust your gut' to get you to make your pad your happy place over the next few months. The majority of expats (me included) are not home owners and rent out their pad here and this can bring a whole world of limitations (click here for my tips on how to turn your rental into a home) but it doesn't mean you have to give up on having your dream home. So forget about resolutions, it's so 2014, and instead here are a few 'do's and don't', easy tips, my two cents' worth essentially, on how to pluck up the courage to transform your home (even if it's not yours!) in 2017. In the next few weeks, I will post more blogs about how and where to find the cool stuff to make it a reality.