A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Showroom

Episode 11 • October 21, 2021 • 00:49:17
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Showroom
The Interior Design Business
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Showroom

Oct 21 2021 | 00:49:17

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Show Notes

The worst experiences often make the best stories. Never has this been truer than in the world of interior design!

In this episode, we are going to explore some of the best-worst moments in the careers of Joanna Wood from Joanna Wood Ltd, Irene Gunter from Gunter & Co and co-host, Susie Rumbold from Tessuto Interiors. We'll find out how this acclaimed panel of designers solved the insoluble and still came up smiling and smelling of roses.

This discussion was originally part of the Talks Programme in the Seminar Theatre at the international design fair, Decorex.

It was recorded on 12th October 2021 - we apologise for any temporary audio interference with the recording. 

Our thanks to series supporters, John Lewis & Partners Business and Parkside Architectural Tiles. 

We are a Wildwood production. 

 

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