WELCOME HOME
Emma has created her own safe sanctuary. By Kate Thompson
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f this past year has taught us anything it’s that our homes need to be a safe and happy little haven from all the craziness of the world,” said Emma Blay. Her delightful central Southsea flat reflects the creative flair she brought to her previous role at the now sadly closed Knight and Lee store. Until its demise, Emma worked as a visual merchandiser dressing the windows and creating eye-catching displays. While COVID-19 has put plans to reboot her career as a decorator and interior advisor temporarily on hold, she has taken the time to
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concentrate on her own four walls. As you can see from the photos, she’s not afraid to have a bit of fun creating relaxed spaces and displaying much loved items. “I have always felt it is important to surround your home with things that make you happy; if I have a dress or cool shoes that remind me of a special memory or day out, then why keep them hidden away in a wardrobe? I’d much rather wake up and see them and smile,” said Emma, who studied fashion and printed textiles at Winchester School of Art . Cont’d p.12
