florrie + bill's five questions friday

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR BUSINESS?

I’ve always wanted to set up on my own but it takes such a leap of faith to actually do it. Working alongside small business owners in Australia a few years ago had a huge inspiring influence on me. Seeing them fulfil their ambitions made me think, I can do this too!

WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE THINGS YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? 

1. Creativity - Whether through our own studio or in collaboration with our design partners.
2. Appreciation of good design - We’re pretty geeky when it comes to the detail.  
3. Flexibility -  Running your own company is definitely a lifestyle choice and with a young family in tow that's really important to me.  

WHAT WOULD YOUR IDEAL STUDIO SPACE LOOK LIKE? 

We dream of creating a double storey steel framed window studio with built-in mezzanine level. Using the lower level space as a place to meet, create, display, and photograph and the upper mezzanine level as a more quiet breakaway area, whilst still being connected. There are lots of plans and drafted drawings - it’s definitely a someday goal.

HAVE YOU MET ANY FAMOUS PEOPLE ON YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY? 

None so far, though I did bump into Dame Judy Dench in the loos last week... does that count?

WHAT IS A SKILL YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN?

Pottery! I’ve done a few classes and really enjoyed the slow, careful and intentional process. I’d like to attempt a vase next to sit alongside my ever so slightly lopsided bowl.

 
> You can follow Emily over on Instagram at @somedaydesigns or visit her website at www.somedaydesigns.co.uk