10 Years of Sparkle: A Decade of Stella + the Stars
10 years. A whole decade. I can hardly believe it.
On 30th April 2015, I pressed publish on my very first blog post - this little intro - with no idea what I was doing, just a love for interiors and a cheeky 1-year-old toddler (hi Stella!) as my inspiration.
What started as a creative side hustle during maternity leave - styling my own home and writing about it in stolen moments between nap times - turned into a complete career change and something I never could have imagined: a full-blown interior styling studio, with amazing clients, fab projects, press features, workshops, and the kind of colourful chaos I’ve always thrived in.
The Highlights Reel (AKA the ‘pinch me’ bits)
Over the past decade, I’ve styled dozens of homes (and sometimes offices!) across London, Dubai and beyond - from rentals to forever homes.
Won an award for my little blog.
Been featured in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Style at Home, Ideal Home, and more.
Hosted styling workshops and taught hundreds of people how to add colour to their space.
Turned an Instagram obsession into a real business (still not over the fact that people hire me to do what I love).
Created a brand that truly reflects me: bold, a little bonkers, and allergic to beige.
Taken a big step back when life threw me a massive curveball and then slowly found my creative spark again.
Oh, and raised 3 happy little humans and a puppy!
Right, that’s enough trumpet-blowing for one day - promise I’ll stop now.
Embracing bold, joyful interiors
My philosophy is still the same, 10 years on: life’s too short for beige interiors. I champion bold palettes, quirky furniture, and unexpected accessories, helping clients infuse their spaces with personality and flair. Whether it's a rental apartment or a family villa, my mission is to make home styling accessible and fun.
What’s next
This year feels like a fresh start. After a big healing chapter I’ve rediscovered the why behind what I do. I’m bursting with new ideas and plotting the next evolution of Stella + the Stars. From online course, to new projects and collaborations, I can’t wait to reveal more soon.
A big sparkly THANK YOU
If you’ve followed, read, commented, shared, liked, hired me, or just cheered me on quietly over the past 10 years - thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn’t be here without you.
Here’s to the next 10 years of colour, creativity, and creating homes that make people smile.
With love + stars,
Emilie