THE JOURNAL | IN GOOD TASTE
THE JOURNAL
IN GOOD TASTE
SAMANTHA PICARD
SAMANTHA PICARD
Samantha is a London-based table stylist, well-known for her creative flair and precision in tablescape design. Taking inspiration from the English-eclectic style, she shares her current interior obsessions, the best way to add interest to a space, and pieces you should always invest in...
Samantha is a London-based table stylist, well-known for her creative flair and precision in tablescape design. Taking inspiration from the English-eclectic style, she shares her current interior obsessions, the best way to add interest to a space, and pieces you should always invest in...
"English, eclectic, maximal. I love spaces that feel layered and lived-in – a mix of old and new, pattern and texture, a little chaos, a lot of charm. Think English countryside meets playful collector, squeezed into a Notting Hill flat."
"An incredible chair (or in my flat's case, a vintage fuzzy bench!). I'm a firm believer in having one statement piece that's not too big – something you can keep forever and carry from home to home. And honestly, I never regret splurging on something that's not just beautiful but genuinely comfortable. Style and function, always."
"English, eclectic, maximal. I love spaces that feel layered and lived-in – a mix of old and new, pattern and texture, a little chaos, a lot of charm. Think English countryside meets playful collector, squeezed into a Notting Hill flat."
"An incredible chair (or in my flat's case, a vintage fuzzy bench!). I'm a firm believer in having one statement piece that's not too big – something you can keep forever and carry from home to home. And honestly, I never regret splurging on something that's not just beautiful but genuinely comfortable. Style and function, always."
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SAMANTHA'S TOP 5 ROOST FAVOURITES
"Interesting lampshades. Whether they're pin-pricked so the light dazzles like little constellations, or made from vintage silk saris that glow softly in the corner – I'm all about lighting that feels like jewellery for the room.
"Another obsession I have is also incoporating ticking stripe into a room! It layers so well with other patterns and fabrics without being domineering. Last one is bobbin! I love adding furniture or accessories with bobbin (not too much, just one piece), into my rooms."
"Fresh flowers – always a little to many, always in slightly too-small vases. I love when they look a bit unkempt, like they were just gathered from the garden (even if they were definitely from the flower market). It's the easiest way to bring life and softness into any space."
"My dining / living room. It's where I work, create, host, over-style – and it's the room I poured the most energy into during my renovation, because it's the soul of the flat. It's layered with books, textiles, candlesticks, vintage finds – basically a living moodboard of everything I love..."
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SHOP THE EDIT
SAMANTHA'S TOP 5 ROOST FAVOURITES
"Interesting lampshades. Whether they're pin-pricked so the light dazzles like little constellations, or made from vintage silk saris that glow softly in the corner – I'm all about lighting that feels like jewellery for the room.
"Another obsession I have is also incoporating ticking stripe into a room! It layers so well with other patterns and fabrics without being domineering. Last one is bobbin! I love adding furniture or accessories with bobbin (not too much, just one piece), into my rooms."
"Fresh flowers – always a little to many, always in slightly too-small vases. I love when they look a bit unkempt, like they were just gathered from the garden (even if they were definitely from the flower market). It's the easiest way to bring life and softness into any space."
"My dining / living room. It's where I work, create, host, over-style – and it's the room I poured the most energy into during my renovation, because it's the soul of the flat. It's layered with books, textiles, candlesticks, vintage finds – basically a living moodboard of everything I love..."
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BE INSPIRED...