book :: curate: inspiration for an individual home

An inspirational guide to home decorating with the perennially popular elements of a neutral palette, natural ingredients and a carefully curated mix of vintage and modern pieces - from influential stylist and decorator, Lynda Gardener and interiors writer and stylist, Ali Heath

Lynda Gardener is an Australian-based interior stylist. She has been credited internationally as the founder of one of the first global lifestyle stores, Empire, which she started in her 20s in Melbourne, and ran successfully for over two decades. Simultaneously, for the past 30 years she has slowly built a portfolio of individual boutique hotel rental properties, that have become synonymous with her eclectic style, collector's eye and desire for the unique. Lynda also consults on design and interior styling projects, for both commercial and residential clients, in Australia and abroad. Her work is regularly featured in high-profile international press, including Country Style, Elle Decoration, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Vogue Living and VT Women. Her work has also featured in books including Diane Keaton's The House that Pinterest Built and Grace Bonney's Design Sponge at Home.

Ali Heath is a UK based interiors writer, stylist and content creator and has over 15 years' freelance experience, working with prestigious interior and lifestyle magazines. Her work is featured regularly in many notable titles including Country Living, Elle Decoration, Elle Decoration Country, Homes and Gardens, House & Garden, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Red, the Telegraph and YOU Magazine. She collaborates with various leading photographers and her work is also syndicated internationally. Prior to going freelance, Ali set up a successful antiques business, after working as New Business director for a top below-the-line marketing agency.

Marnie Hawson is an Australian-based interior, travel and lifestyle photographer. Her work is published in many of the world's top interiors magazines, including Australian House & Garden, Condé Nast Traveller, Country Style, Elle Decoration, Gourmet Traveller, Green, Habitus, Harper's Bazaar, Home Beautiful, Homes & Garden, Livingetc and Real Living. As a former environmental scientist, her work is focused on purpose-driven photography for people doing good things. As a team Marnie, Lynda and Ali regularly collaborate for publications in the UK, and Marnie is represented internationally by Living Inside agency, in Milan.