In today’s episode of Busy House, Happy Home, I sit down with interior designer Pippa Lawler for a conversation that feels both grounding and quietly inspiring.

Pippa shares her journey from the pace of London life to the slower rhythm of the Cornish coast, where she now lives with her young family, building both a business and a life that feels more aligned. We talk about that shift so many of us feel drawn to, the pull towards space, calm, and a home that supports us rather than overwhelms us.

This episode gently explores what it really means to create a home that works. Not just something beautiful to look at, but something practical, functional, and lived in. We talk about the importance of listening - whether that’s as a designer understanding a client, or simply listening to what your own home and life need from you.

There’s also a lovely thread running through this conversation about using what we already have. The value of antiques, of pre-loved pieces, of breathing life back into something rather than always starting again. It’s a reminder that our homes don’t need to be perfect - they need to feel like us.

Alongside this, we touch on the realities of juggling motherhood and business, the quiet challenges of working for yourself, and the importance of community, something Pippa is nurturing through her work with women in business on the Roseland Peninsula.

It’s a conversation about balance, creativity, and finding confidence in your own decisions, whether that’s in your home or your work.

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by your home, your to-do list, or simply where to begin, I hope this episode is inspiring for you.

Love,

Charlie x

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