Episode 3: Putting the focus on pretty over perfection with Aoife Forbes from Forbes Finishings

0:27 Intro

1:32 Tell us a little more about yourself

6:53 What is your favourite thing about your home?

9:41 What turned it from a house into a home?

13:57 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home?

16:55 What's your favourite room?

18:48 The Loo of Fame!

21:17 Where is your happy place?

23:14 What would your dream home be like?

28:31 Quick Fire

Aoife was born in Dublin and has lived in the North East for over 20 years. She studied History of Art in University and worked in PR for 25 years until she launched her own business last year. Aoife decided to lean into her passion for creativity and creating and become a professional gift wrapper. Her dream is to one day have a customised ice-cream van and be a mobile gift wrapper! In just one year, Aoife has launched a number of themed corporate workshops, worked with many private clients and has been shortlisted as a regional start up of the year. 

Aoife was also featured in edition 2 of The Curated Nest magazine. Get the back catalogue here https://the-peacock-the-printmaker.kit.com/585de9a4bb 

In this episode:

  • Adding individuality to a home

  • The difference between hoarding and collecting

  • A loo that’s a guest book

  • How the mess in a space interrupts our brain space

Connect with Aoife Forbes

🌐 Website: https://www.forbesfinishings.com/about
πŸ“· Instagram: @forbesfinishings 

Connect with your host, Heather Moore

🎨 Website: The Peacock and the Printmaker
πŸ“· Instagram: @thepeacockandtheprintmaker
πŸ“· Instagram (Mentoring): @heather_moore_mentoring
πŸ“˜ Facebook: The Peacock and the Printmaker

Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://the-peacock-the-printmaker.kit.com/585de9a4bb 


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Episode 2: Home is a Sanctuary of Stories and Balance with Lauren Deakin from Dopamine Design Co.