Inspiration for A Personalised and Happy Home
The Curated Nest Podcast is where creativity, home inspiration, and personal stories come together. Host Heather Moore chats with passionate business owners and creatives about what makes their homes special, the spaces they dream of, and the little details that bring joy to everyday living. Each episode blends heartfelt conversations with fun quick-fire questions, plus a peek into the guests’ businesses and creative journeys.
Whether you’re an art lover, a colour enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to create a home that feels like you (not just another passing trend), this podcast will spark ideas and inspire you to celebrate your personal style. Perfect for tuning in with a brew, The Curated Nest Podcast invites you to explore the stories behind homes filled with character, creativity, and colour.
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Episode 16: Lorraine McGill on coastal style and putting your stamp on a new-to-you house
Lorraine owns Willow & Maine, a North East-based interior design and styling consultancy covering Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Teesside, and Tyne and Wear. They offer bespoke interior design and styling solutions for every size of project, with packages to suit all budgets.
Born out of a long-standing passion for all things Interior Design, they are now based in Axwell Park, Blaydon but started in Ryton, a village on the border of Newcastle and Northumberland. The name is a combination of ‘the Willows’, a nature reserve in Lorraine’s village on the banks of the River Tyne, and ’Maine’ was chosen to reflect the classic New England decor she loves so much.
She’s even curated a new online Lifestyle store, bringing together some of her favourite products to share with you. It’s an extension of Lorraine’s interior design passion, offering a range of curated accessories and finishing touches for your home. Think candles, cushions and lots more.
Lorraine has managed projects from Wynyard up to Bamburgh and everywhere in between, including an Airbnb in Alnmouth, a cricketer’s Grade 2 listed cottage, a new build at Wynyard and a Lodge outside of Hexham which was completed for Jessica’s Sarcoma awareness.
Every project Lorraine works on is different, and she gets as excited about the project as the client does. She loves bringing clients' ideas to life and turning houses into homes.
In this episode:
The challenge of designing for different kinds of building
The joy of finally benign able to create your dream kitchen
Art that connects you to happy memories
The emotion connected to your happy place
How to create a mood board to steer your design