This week, I'm sitting down with Jessica Horton, founder of the interiors, bespoke carpentry and antique sourcing practice, Deorling.
Jessica first became Insta-famous through her home renovation account since 1859, which documented Jessica and her partner's jaw-dropping journey in renovating their Victorian home completely by themselves, cementing them as the true king and queen of the DIY world.
After becoming a mother and riding on the success of her Instagram account, Jessica decided to transition from her career as head of design for a fashion brand and dedicate herself full-time to the interior world, launching a business that more accurately reflected her ethos and values.
Jessica is that special breed of woman who not only thrives in the juggle, she actually enjoys it. She's also that special breed of woman who has an unshakable belief in her mission and razor-sharp focus on her big career goals and exactly how to get there.
We chat about her journey in the world of DIY, starting her own brand, antique sourcing, and why she loves being, as she put herself, a professional plate juggler.
A quick note before we begin – and this is me lifting the curtain on how an episode usually operates. What I tend to do with my guests is to press record from the get-go, but save the good questions still after we finish the meal.
But with Jess, we somehow started chatting straight away as I was still plating the dishes even before we sat down to the table. It was all captured, but just a note to say that you will hear a bit of a rough restart at the episode. The sound quality is not the best for the first five to 10 minutes, but I promise it will get better if you stick with it.
The last thing to say is that if you have been enjoying the podcast, please press pause and go give the show a follow and a five-star rating. It only takes a second, but it really helps me grow the show. And if anything of this conversation resonates with you, please do leave a public review. I generally do a happy dance every time I receive one!
This episode’s recipes:
Radicchio in Saor, home-made Pumpkin Ravioli and Rooibois Crème Brûlée
On this week’s table, we have a seasonal menu inspired by my roots – well, two thirds of it at least:
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