Spilling Tea

Beth is the creative force behind Imperfect Interiors. With a background in fashion and no formal training in interior design, she's built one of the UK's most admired design studios, earning a place in The Expert's Top 40 International Interior Designers for the past three years, as well as featuring in countless publications. Many of you may also recognise her from the much-loved Grand Designs episode documenting the renovation of her own East Dulwich home.In this episode, we talk about imposter syndrome, why growing bigger isn't always the same as growing better, and what it means to define success on your own terms. We also explore Beth's collaboration with furniture maker Pilgrim, which led to a collection of beautifully crafted, semi-customisable furniture, as well as a range of nine timeless paint colours inspired by Petworth House.Follow Beth on:Instagram @imperfectinteriorsWebsite imperfectinteriors.co.uk_Behind the scenes and recipes on my SubstackFollow me on @thevenetianpantryFollow the show @spillingtea_podcast to see snippets of the conversations and related contentShop my homeware range on thevenetianpantry.com_On this episode, we drink Avantcha's Green Earl Grey_This episode is generously sponsored by Avantcha.If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know I’m a little evangelical about their teas. Avantcha’s collection spans almost 170 varieties — from elevated classics like Majestic Earl Grey (my absolute favourite) to rare small-batch leaves sourced directly from producers around the world. And if you don't know where to start, may I suggest their Silk Teabag Explorer box, a selection of 16 of their best-selling flavours.You can explore the full range on Avantcha's website and get 15% off your order with the code SPILLINGTEA15.Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thevenetianpantry.substack.com/subscribe

Emily is the founder of Den and the face behind the Instagram account @doingupden. An interior architect by training, she is on a mission to make home renovation feel less intimidating, helping people make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes and create homes that truly reflect the people living in them. We also chat about building a business from scratch, community, and the surprising skills she is learning in preparation for the apocalypse.Follow Emily on:Instagram @doingupdenWebsite yourden.com_Behind the scenes and recipes on my SubstackFollow me on @thevenetianpantryFollow the show @spillingtea_podcast to see snippets of the conversations and related contentShop my homeware range on thevenetianpantry.com_On this episode, we drink Avantcha's Cinnamon Pu Ehr_This episode is generously sponsored by Avantcha.If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know I’m a little evangelical about their teas. Avantcha’s collection spans almost 170 varieties — from elevated classics like Majestic Earl Grey (my absolute favourite) to rare small-batch leaves sourced directly from producers around the world. And if you don't know where to start, may I suggest their Silk Teabag Explorer box, a selection of 16 of their best-selling flavours.You can explore the full range on Avantcha's website and get 15% off your order with the code SPILLINGTEA15.Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thevenetianpantry.substack.com/subscribe

Eleanor Cording-Booth is an interiors writer and creative consultant whose work has appeared in House & Garden, British Vogue, Cabana Magazine and the Evening Standard. Shortly after turning forty and getting engaged, Eleanor found herself unexpectedly single, navigating the end of her eleven-year relationship. In this episode, we talk about heartbreak, starting over, and how losing the life you thought you'd have can sometimes be the beginning of something even better.Follow Eleanor on:Instagram @aconsideredspaceSubstack @eleanorcordingbooth_Behind the scenes and recipes on my SubstackFollow me on @thevenetianpantryFollow the show @spillingtea_podcast to see snippets of the conversations and related contentShop my homeware range on thevenetianpantry.com_On this episode, we drink Avantcha's Jasmine Phoenix Pearls_This episode is generously sponsored by Avantcha.If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know I’m a little evangelical about their teas. Avantcha’s collection spans almost 170 varieties — from elevated classics like Majestic Earl Grey (my absolute favourite) to rare small-batch leaves sourced directly from producers around the world. And if you don't know where to start, may I suggest their Silk Teabag Explorer box, a selection of 16 of their best-selling flavours.You can explore the full range on Avantcha's website and get 15% off your order with the code SPILLINGTEA15.Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thevenetianpantry.substack.com/subscribe

Franky is the founder and CEO of Jolie Studio – an international interior design practice focusing on creating immersive spaces that appeal to all five senses.Follow Franky on:Instagram @frankyrousell or @joliestudioltdwww.wearejolie.com_Behind the scenes and recipes on my SubstackFollow me on @thevenetianpantryFollow the show @spillingtea_podcast to see snippets of the conversations and related contentShop my homeware range on thevenetianpantry.com_On this episode, we drink Avantcha’s Milk Oolong_This episode is generously sponsored by Avantcha.If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know I’m a little evangelical about their teas. Avantcha’s collection spans almost 170 varieties — from elevated classics like Majestic Earl Grey (my absolute favourite) to rare small-batch leaves sourced directly from producers around the world. And if you don't know where to start, may I suggest their Silk Teabag Explorer box, a selection of 16 of their best-selling flavours.You can explore the full range on Avantcha's website and get 15% off your order with the code SPILLINGTEA15.Find out more at Avantcha.co.uk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thevenetianpantry.substack.com/subscribe

As you may have noticed, I had to take an unplanned break from recording season two of Spilling Tea. The good news is that we're back. There are four more episodes to round up the season that I'm about to share with you very, very soon. But before we crack on, I just wanted to explain why the pause happened, give some context and also extend an invitation to you all. Back in January, I experienced a pretty dramatic miscarriage during my second trimester, and so naturally, I had to take a break to recover both physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. I'm very glad to say that I'm in a much better space now. And part of the reason why I was able to process what had happened to me, was opening up to other people and sharing my experience. I'm not going to go through the details right now on here, but if you're interested, I have shared a pretty lengthy article on my Substack detailing everything that happened, which you can see below.What that did was put me in touch with so many other women who have gone through a similar experience, which has been very beneficial to me, because when it first happened, I just felt so alone. I didn't know anyone in my life who had gone through something like that, especially during the second trimester. Little did I know that there were women in my life who had experienced pregnancy loss or infertility problems, but I just had no idea, because miscarriages and pregnancy loss are understandably topics that many women don't want to talk about or revisit. But I know that personally I found so much solace in hearing other people's experiences. And so my invitation to you is – if you're someone who has gone through pregnancy loss, and feel comfortable sharing your stories with us, I would love to hear it. Perhaps you want to share what helped you personally recover, things that your loved ones did for you to help you through this tough time – or things you wish you had received during that time. If you're willing to share your story, even anonymously, um, you can send a voice note to my personal email – [email protected] I’ll be able to put together a dedicated episode, so that we all feel less alone in this. I also wanted to say a big thank you to my guests for bearing with me and patiently waiting for their episode to come out. Two out of four of these episodes were recorded before my break back in October/ November last year, and so it's about time that they finally see the light of day. I also wanted to say the biggest thank you to my sponsor, Avantcha, who have also very generously waited and given me space to come back and confirm their support for the rest of the season. And lastly, but most certainly not least, a big, big thank you to you guys for listening and sticking around and sending your lovely reviews, which, honestly make my day. This podcast wouldn't exist without you guys, so thank you. The new episode of the remainder of season two will air on Monday, so watch out for that. Without further ado, I'll speak to you soon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thevenetianpantry.substack.com/subscribe