Styling everything from weddings to shoots, the owner of Grace & Saviour shares her favourite finds.
I have a silk blouse with a black neck tie that reminds me of Patti Smith on the cover of Horses. I am always most excited when traditionally masculine tailoring comes into womenswear.
Something I will always keep is an antique gold brocade cocktail dress that I wore the night of my 30th birthday at Chateau Marmont when my husband proposed. It only cost pennies from a vintage fair, but it felt amazing to wear.
My three young children are my greatest expense. I hope you read the smile here! For now, expensive pieces for myself will wait. I am in the season of thrifting, sourcing, being creative and spending money on our family life, good holidays, good food and time together.
Practising gratitude transforms everything. I learned this from Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach about seven years ago.
I get inspiration from everywhere, especially new colour palettes in film, paintings, architecture and books, such as Dead Eagle Trail by Jane Hilton, recording cowboys across America.
I recently started using the Elemis Pro-Collagen range, and some products from the Ordinary, and I always return to Moroccanoil for my hair.
On my bedside table is a little silver tray from Paris, a Mother’s Day card that plays “Nostalgic
Love” by Eric Bolvin that I will keep forever, and a pillow spray with rosewood and lavender from Irish company Ground.
I start every morning with reading and coffee. I have created this time through babies and feeding and early work starts, and it means I end one day looking forward to the next.
I never leave the house without my great Tiba + Marl Elwood backpack in a nude vegan leather – it keeps me and my family organised.
Always take the money and time to professionally frame treasured art pieces and cherished photos.
When I’m working, I love to listen to hip hop – any music with gut. I have recently been going
back to Lemonade by Beyoncé.
My one top tip for hosting an event is to keep it simple. Decide what your priorities are and work from there. If you move away from what is natural to you, you will be stressed and your
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2024 issue of IMAGE.
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