South London snow report. Snowflakes everywhere, absolutely none of them settling.

Still… even the smallest sprinkle makes the garden feel different. A tiny reminder to pause and appreciate the moment.

Back to emails now.

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Last Thursday I swapped floor plans and lighting layouts for black tie and fairy lights at The ABBBA Awards @theabbbas, supporting my fellow Bromley Business Network members, many of whom were finalists on the night.

The room was full of brilliant local businesses and some very special people:

✨ Huge congratulations to Mercedes Yearly of Quest Soul Theatre, who took home two awards. Such a well deserved win.
✨ Chandra Sharma for winning Business Personality of the Year. Nobody works a room quite like Chandra.
✨ Bayo Igho of @bigohcoaching, who was the most fantastic MC and kept the whole evening flowing.
✨ Lauretta Wright of Life In Magazines, the founder and organiser of The ABBBA Awards.
✨ Susan Wright, whose legendary behind the scenes logistics kept everything running like clockwork.

Lovely to also see Leigh Bennett of EJJB Consulting, Joanne Bennett of The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Faye Cox and Frances Lamberth there too.

And a special mention to my brilliant tablemates, Sean and Jonathan from Optimise Accountants and Jenni Farrow of Farrow Home Staging. Fantastic company. Sorry I was so tired.

Nights like this remind me of how strong, kind and hard working the local business community is. Very proud to be part of it.

📸 A few highlights from the evening.
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e been a bit quiet on here and wanted to share why. A few weeks ago life came at me with full force and I’ve been juggling more than I ever expected.

My lovely father-in-law passed away at 88. A great age, but still heartbreaking. My beautiful mother-in-law has been in hospital for a month with meningitis and is still very unwell. My own mum has had some health issues too.

So yes… it has been a lot. And social media has been right at the bottom of the list while I’ve tried to put one foot in front of the other. I genuinely don’t know how some people keep showing up every day. Huge respect to them. This is simply my reality at the moment.

But I know this is a phase. I know things will get better. I’m a glass half full girl at heart, even when my focus has left the building.

If you’ve ever fallen off the wagon with life or work or focus, tell me how you got back on. Seriously… send me your best tips. I would love to hear them.

Thanks for being here. 💛
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Ever wondered what your interior designer gets up to when they go quiet for a few days?

This week it was Decorex, London’s biggest interior design trade show and the highlight of my professional calendar.

A full day of discovering new materials, meeting suppliers, and seeing what’s next in lighting, fabrics, finishes and innovation.

It’s not all glamorous (my feet will confirm that), but it’s where the ideas start; the textures, colours and finishes you’ll see in future projects often begin right here.

So if your designer disappears during Decorex week, don’t worry… we’re just out refilling the creative tank.

🎥 Thanks for coming along for the ride.

👉 Save this post for next time you wonder what “designer research” really looks like.

👉 Follow @caseyandfox for the reality of interiors — not the TV version.
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I’ve seen this soooo many times, even with friends, and have had to bite my tongue.

A perfect living room scheme, just completed.
New furniture and rug freshly installed.
Gorgeous wallpaper. Beautiful art adorning the walls.

And then… someone sticks in a cool white LED.

No. No. No.

💡 The colour of your light bulb matters.
The colour of light (or colour temperature) is measured in Kelvin (K).

👉 Higher numbers = cooler, bluer light
👉 Lower numbers = warmer, yellower light

This isn’t about actual heat. It’s about the hue of the light, and it can completely transform how a room feels and looks:

• 2700K → warm white, soft and inviting (perfect for living rooms and bedrooms)

• 3000K → warm-neutral, a little crisper but still cosy (the ideal all-rounder for most homes)

• 4000K+ → cool white, bright and clinical (great for hospitals and dentists… less so for your sitting room)

Get this wrong and even the best-designed space can look harsh, flat, or just off.

👉 Next time you are bulb shopping, just pause and look over the box for the Kelvin!

👉🔖 Save this post for your next bulb shop. Your future self will thank you!
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Just me. A pile of Vanderhurd embroidered fabrics. And a hundred design decisions disguised as casual flicking.

These samples are for a teenage girl’s room. The window treatments need to feel playful but still have enough sophistication to grow with her.

I’m looking at beautiful textures, hand embroidery and layered patterns that add personality without tipping into “little girl” territory.

This is the part of the process that rarely makes it onto Instagram, but it’s where the whole scheme starts to take shape.

Colour, texture, pattern and scale all quietly shape how a room feels, long before anything’s installed.

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Bathrooms look simple… until you’re knee-deep in drainage diagrams, tile lead times, and 47 different brassware finishes.

Most first-timers get caught out by the unsexy but critical stuff. Things like where the loo can actually go, how long the tiles will take to arrive, or the fact that yes, you really do need a proper tanking system.

These are the details I talk through with almost every client because fixing mistakes once the plumber is on site is messy, stressful, and expensive.

If you want to avoid the classic bathroom blunders and get your layout, fittings and finishes right before your bathroom refurb starts, book a 1-Hour Design Hotline with me to sanity-check your design plan.

We’ll tackle the practical decisions, identify potential red flags, and get your bathroom plan watertight (literally).

✨ One hour. One room. Sorted.

👉 Tap the link in my bio to book your session.

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Throwing myself in at the deep end 🏊‍♀️
A slightly wobbly intro to me — but we all start somewhere, right?

👉 Say hi in the comments — I’d love to get to know you.

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Networking, autumn trees, and a bumblebee cameo 🐝

👉 What’s been the unexpected highlight of your day?

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I’m having the most fun today! Talk about a major learning curve! This gal is learning some new tricks 🫣😂

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⚠️ Warning: major design envy ahead 👆

Ok, confession time… if you could ‘borrow’ one detail from these Moroccan interiors, which would it be?
✨ The bold tiles (because colour = joy)
✨ The sculptural basin (because detail = talking point)
✨ The dreamy arches (because hello, drama)

Cast your vote in the poll — curious to see your favourite 👀

📷 Original reel by @digitaldesign.lab ✨

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Don’t even think twice, just go! It’s too important and will never be curated again!


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✨ Andy Warhol in Petworth. Not something you do every Tuesday.

From glittering Elvis to Mona Lisa on repeat, Warhol had a way of making the ordinary extraordinary. But the moment that stopped me in my tracks? His Sitting Bull, shown alongside the original 19th-century photograph. Surreal.

I was lucky enough to be guided by the brilliant Jean Wainwright (yes, actual rock star company) and finally got to meet the lovely Cynthia Corbett too. A proper treat.

Days like this remind me why I push clients towards art and colour that mean something. Because your home shouldn’t just look nice. It should give you goosebumps.

💡 Beige regret? Not on my watch.

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🐘 World Elephant Day – Hluhluwe, South Africa

In May 2023, I found myself in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Game Reserve, face-to-face with a herd of female elephants and their babies. They were walking straight towards me, so I stopped my little rental car and just… waited.

The females are famously protective, and I didn’t want to risk them seeing me as a threat — but honestly, I was too busy being completely awestruck to move anyway.

One cheeky baby stepped away from the group, swaggered a little closer and gave me a look that said, “Don’t underestimate me.” It was such a small moment, but it’s etched in my mind forever.

Elephants are not only magnificent — they’re vital to the ecosystems they inhabit. Today, on World Elephant Day, I’m reminded how important it is to protect them from poaching, habitat loss, and human conflict, so that generations to come can experience these moments in the wild.

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🎶 Porcelain bowls drifting across water, creating soft, bell-like tones—beneath Tadao Ando’s dome? Yes please.

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s Clinamen at the Bourse de Commerce turns physics into poetry.

A self-playing soundscape that feels meditative, mesmerising, and somehow alive.

Definitely adding Paris to the calendar this year… purely for “research,” of course. 😉✨

🎥: @elisabarg
📍Bourse de Commerce, Paris
On until 21 Sept 2025

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Having a blast with friends and colleagues at @waterworks at the Chelsea Deisgn Quarter this evening.

#Waterworks #chelseadesignquarter

… and suddenly you realise you’ve been in this game longer than you thought! ⏳🎨

Anyone else had this moment? What’s something that made you realise how long you’ve been in your industry?

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So how many of you have heard of the term greenwashing?

Greenwashing is more than just a buzzword; it’s a tactic many brands use to mislead us about their eco-friendliness.

🌍How to Spot Greenwashing?
Look for third-party certifications: Genuine eco-friendly products often have certifications like Fair Trade, FSC, or Energy Star from recognised, trusted organisations.

🌍Ask questions: Does the company provide transparency about sourcing and production? Are there details on how the product is sustainable, or is it vague?

🌍Do the claims match the product’s impact? A product marketed as sustainable should have clear details on how it benefits the planet—whether it’s through materials, production methods, or lifecycle.

By being aware of greenwashing, you as homeowners and fellow planet-dwellers can make more informed, responsible choices and hold companies accountable for their environmental claims.


In your case, we at Casey & Fox can highlight authentic, sustainable choices in design and products, helping you make genuine eco-friendly decisions when it comes to your home renovation!

Curious about sustainable interiors?

⬇️Drop your questions into the comments!

Let’s bring clarity to the confusion and make informed choices together.

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