The Curated Nest Podcast

Heather Moore
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The Curated Nest Podcast is where creativity, home inspiration, and personal stories come together. Host Heather Moore chats with passionate business owners and creatives about what makes their homes special, the spaces they dream of, and the little details that bring joy to everyday living. Each episode blends heartfelt conversations with fun quick-fire questions, plus a peek into the guests’ businesses and creative journeys. Whether you’re an art lover, a colour enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to create a home that feels like you (not just another passing trend), this is for you!

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 16: Lorraine McGill on coastal style and putting your stamp on a new-to-you house

    In this episode: The challenge of designing for different kinds of building The joy of finally benign able to create your dream kitchen Art that connects you to happy memories The emotion connected to your happy place How to create a mood board to steer your design 01:39 Tell us a little more about yourself 07:13 What is your favourite thing about your home? 10:01 What turned it from a house into a home? 11:23 What's your favourite room? 15:45 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 17:26 Where is your happy place? 21:15 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 23:52 Quick Fire 29:26 Interior Design Advice Lorraine owns Willow & Maine, a North East-based interior design and styling consultancy covering Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Teesside, and Tyne and Wear. They offer bespoke interior design and styling solutions for every size of project, with packages to suit all budgets. Born out of a long-standing passion for all things Interior Design, they are now based in Axwell Park, Blaydon but started in Ryton, a village on the border of Newcastle and Northumberland. The name is a combination of ‘the Willows’, a nature reserve in Lorraine’s village on the banks of the River Tyne, and ’Maine’ was chosen to reflect the classic New England decor she loves so much. She’s even curated a new online Lifestyle store, bringing together some of her favourite products to share with you. It’s an extension of Lorraine’s interior design passion, offering a range of curated accessories and finishing touches for your home. Think candles, cushions and lots more. Lorraine has managed projects from Wynyard up to Bamburgh and everywhere in between, including an Airbnb in Alnmouth, a cricketer’s Grade 2 listed cottage, a new build at Wynyard and a Lodge outside of Hexham which was completed for Jessica’s Sarcoma awareness. Every project Lorraine works on is different, and she gets as excited about the project as the client does. She loves bringing clients' ideas to life and turning houses into homes. Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Lorraine: Instagram: www.instagram.com/willowandmaine Website: ⁠Lifestyle store⁠ Recommended Author: Jeffrey Alan Marks

  2. Oct 5

    Episode 15: Joanne James on the joy of being able to realise your Pinterest decor dreams in a home you own.

    In this episode: The joy of owning a home that you can finally decorate your way A love affair with yellow Buying second hand and being part of a piece’s story The importance of communal space Compromising and/or convincing your partner your scheme will work (powerpoints at the ready) The difficulty of creating small spaces 00:53 Tell us a little more about yourself 08:45 What is your favourite thing about your home? 18:17 What turned it from a house into a home? 22:20 What's your favourite room? 25:04 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 33:46 Where is your happy place? 37:03 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 42:49 Quick Fire 28:25 Advice for transforming your home Joanne James has a passion for colour, second-hand finds and creating a home full of personality, warmth and interest. After years of living in military accommodation, Joanne and her family finally bought their first home - a joyful mix of colour, character and vintage treasures, with their beautiful yellow kitchen at the heart of it all. Joanne’s Instagram grid, @hap_hazzard_mrsj, is a wonderful source of joy and inspiration - a real pick me up! Also - the candle business that I forgot was Hot Wax based in Newcastle! Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com Connect with Joanne: Instagram: @hap_hazzard_mrsj

  3. Sep 28

    Episode 14: Kerry Dick on things and places that form special connections with you and move with you wherever you go

    In this episode: The flexibility of working from home The kitchen being the heart of the home and a place that Kerry gravitates towards with family The importance of a designated working area Understand how best to organise a space as you live with it Finding art that you connect with and cherish 01:12 Tell us a little more about yourself 07:39 What is your favourite thing about your home?  12:14 What turned it from a house into a home? 14:42 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 18:23 What's your favourite room? 22:56 Where is your happy place? 29:48 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 35:55 Quick Fire Kerry Dick is the founder of Write Junction - a freelance copywriter for brands with a visual soul.  Lots of copywriters often come from journalism or English language backgrounds. They understand words in text. Kerry thinks in colour, space, texture, mood, and visual narrative. Perhaps that's rare, but with her background, it comes from her creative heartbeat. With a BA (hons) degree in textiles & surface design, and her retail background this brings even more to her copywriting skills. In her retail Visual Merchandiser days, she sold things without saying a word. Making connections and communications from visual, verbal and written formats is a passion of hers. She still helps make those all-important connections, focussing on written content. There's something super special when she gets to work with brands with the following industries: - fashion & lifestyle brands - interiors, homeware & craft - beauty and wellness -luxury goods - retail & e-commerce - brand identity & tone of voice development work. She'll write about (almost) anything but she loves her creative heartbeat. Connect with your host, Heather Moore: Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Kerry:  Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-dick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writejunctionwrite?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

  4. Sep 21

    Episode 13: Christina Lord on creating a life and environment that pleases you first

    In this episode: Your heart being your home The importance of sensory cues to feel safe, cosy and at home with yourself. Reawakening instinct in midlife - diving for light Should-ing Rest being foundational and how your home supports that 01:23 Tell us a little more about yourself 11:16 What is your favourite thing about your home? What turned it from a house into a home? 22:35 What's your favourite room? 31:32 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 40:22 Where is your happy place? 45:07 What would your dream home be like? 49:09 Quick Fire Meet Christina Lord, founder of Authentic Action Coaching. At her core, Christina is deeply passionate about helping women reconnect with who they truly are. Her favourite question to ask is: “Who were you before the world told you who to be?” After years spent navigating fast-paced corporate environments, recovering from her own burnout, Christina realised she needed something entirely different. She retrained in Energy Leadership Coaching while living in Arkansas, USA, before returning home to Sunderland to care for her Dad - a chapter of her life that deeply grounded her and redefined what truly matters. Today, through her F.U.E.L Yourself 1st model, Christina helps women move away from chasing goals that aren't theirs and discover their own formula for pure personal fulfillment. She blends growth mindset principles with embodied resilience practices like breathwork to help people regulate their nervous systems and master stress - so they can create a true sense of peace and feel genuinely at home within themselves. Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Christina:  Website: ⁠https://www.authenticactioncoaching.com/⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lord-cpc-authentic-action/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/authentic_action_coach/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpErMO-BNB-sXlIr9YLE32g⁠ Free resources for listeners: Free breathing practices to shift stress in minutes: ⁠https://www.authenticactioncoaching.com/breath-work-3⁠ Free Stress-Score Quiz: ⁠https://christina-j9ubbamm.scoreapp.com/⁠ Free Sample Session: ⁠https://lnkd.in/eZkx8bkT⁠

  5. Mar 30

    Episode 12: Feeling at home away from home with Ashleigh Donald from Halo Business Consulting

    In this episode: The variety of ways that hotels make us feel at home Celebrating experiences through decor How homes and people adapt to life’s changes The contentedness of loving where you live 04:42 Tell us a little more about yourself 13:59 What is your favourite thing about your home? What turned it from a house into a home? 20:46 What's your favourite room? 24:48 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 38:33 Where is your happy place? 49:09 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 51:35 Quick Fire Ashleigh Donald is Co-Founder of Halo Business Consulting, the award-winning hospitality marketing and customer experience consultancy that helps hotel owners, operators and teams bring their brand promise to life, strengthen loyalty, and drive sustained growth. She is also co-host of The Halo Effect: Hospitality Stories with Ashleigh & Michael Donald, a weekly podcast sharing real stories and practical insight from hospitality and travel leaders. With more than two decades in senior Marketing and Communications leadership, Ashleigh has supported international hotel and real estate businesses across strategy, digital marketing, launches, repositioning and rebrands, working with brands including Shangri-La, The Luxury Collection, Hilton, Four Seasons, Montcalm Collection, Resident Hotels, Kew Green Hotels and Hudson Yards. Ashleigh was recognised as a winner at the 2025 Great British Businesswoman Awards. She also contributes to the sector as a Entrepreneur in Residence with Sheffield Hallam University Business School and mentoring through The Girls’ Network Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Ashleigh Instagram https://www.instagram.com/haloitsashleigh/ Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ashleighdonald Website GoHalo.co.uk

  6. Mar 23

    Episode 11: Mood Boards and Multipurpose Rooms with Leann Reason

    In this episode: The importance of pieces that are durable Screen free dining room time Zoning for personal space for each family member Some of the mistakes people make with Pinterest How mock ups and mood boards help clients understand the vision Why Leann doesn’t follow trends 01:00 Tell us a little more about yourself 07:26 What is your favourite thing about your home? 10:00 What turned it from a house into a home? 25:36 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 27:32 What's your favourite room? 30:41 Where is your happy place? 34:49 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 38:19 Quick Fire Leann is an interior designer who believes that great design isn’t just about how a space looks, it’s about how it supports the way you live every day. She works with clients to create homes that feel intentional, functional, and deeply personal, whether that means rethinking a layout, refining finishes, or bringing clarity to a renovation that feels overwhelming. Her approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in the idea that our environments shape our habits, our energy, and ultimately our quality of life. Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Leann Website: www.Brooklyninteriors.co.uk Email: Leann@brooklyninteriors.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Brooklyn-Interiors/100063532178267/?locale=en_GB

  7. Mar 16

    Episode 10: The importance of home while recovering from illness

    In this episode: Living with prostate cancer How home changes with the growing up of family Little touches Living with pets - they make a cameo on YouTube and Spotify How illness and recovery change you Treatment Update: The nephrostomy drain and leg bag are gone, Richard only has only 2 more chemo sessions to go and most of all he has a van! (This makes sense when you’ve listened 😊) 02:04 Tell us a little more about yourself 06:24 What is your favourite thing about your home? 09:35 What turned it from a house into a home? 17:30 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 20:04 What's your favourite room? 23:25 Where is your happy place? 47:40 What would your dream home be like? 48:20 Quick Fire The Curated Nest is very happy to participate in this 4th edition of Podcasthon! For one week, thousands of podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. And today, I have the pleasure of supporting Prostate Cancer UK. This episode is a personal one as I welcome along a man who has played a big role in my life. He’s been in my life for around 25 years and has inspired and motivated me and occasionally told me off. He’s picked daffodils for a class project at 10pm, run a farm for his whole adult life and created a YouTube channel for his passion project, Military Mad - sharing his extensive collection of militaria with the online world. This week I welcome my step dad Richard as we talk about home in the context of the challenges of battling prostate cancer and the highs and lows that come with that. And that wraps up this special episode, as part of Podcasthon. If you enjoyed it, feel free to visit www.podcasthon.org to discover many other charities through the voices and talents of amazing podcasters! Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Richard Richard on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@militarymad2840 Song, Wonderful Grace: https://youtu.be/kdugliaCXUk?si=VgE8nMxfVA1ptPJY  Signs Unlimited: https://www.signsunlimitedwarrington.co.uk/ Connect with Prostate Cancer UK  Prostate Cancer UK: https://prostatecanceruk.org

  8. Mar 9

    Episode 9: Creating a home that’s a family space first and Instagramable after.

    01:50 Tell us a little more about yourself 04:26 What is your favourite thing about your home? 11:19 What turned it from a house into a home? 19:35 Do you have a favourite piece of art/fav accessory in your home? 24:53 What's your favourite room? 27:44 Where is your happy place? 35:59 What would your dream home be like? Setting, rooms, garden… 38:31 Quick Fire In this episode: How making mistakes helps you finetune your instincts Mixing bought, found and heirloom pieces Being bold with wallpaper The importance of shared spaces to bring family together Dee is a stay-at-home mum to three boys and lives in North Wales in a 1950s art deco-inspired home with stunning coastal views.  She has a degree in Business Management and spent 22 years working in administration, office management and finance in the private sector and in social services and education and latterly in an online battery business owned by herself and her husband. Interior design and decorating have always been her passion. She’s spent many enjoyable years personalising every home she’s lived in.  Her current home, which they moved into in 2016, has been a work in progress ever since.  The previous owner remodelled and extended it in 2009, leaving a quirky mix of old and new.  It was the perfect blank canvas for her to create my own style. After selling her business in 2025, she completely gave up her office job and now has more time for her hobbies and passions.  Interior design remains a favourite, and she’s recently taken up gardening, particularly growing my own vegetables.  Walking is another joy, especially in the beautiful North Wales. Connect with your host, Heather Moore Website: www.heathermoorefineart.co.uk Instagram: @heather_moore_fine_art Pinterest Heather Moore Fine Art YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@heathermoorefineart Plus get more inspiration for your interiors in my FREE downloadable quarterly magazine - The Curated Nest. Get it here: https://heather-moore-fine-art.kit.com  Connect with Dee Instagram: www.instagram.com/maric_living

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The Curated Nest Podcast is where creativity, home inspiration, and personal stories come together. Host Heather Moore chats with passionate business owners and creatives about what makes their homes special, the spaces they dream of, and the little details that bring joy to everyday living. Each episode blends heartfelt conversations with fun quick-fire questions, plus a peek into the guests’ businesses and creative journeys. Whether you’re an art lover, a colour enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to create a home that feels like you (not just another passing trend), this is for you!

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  • Creator
    Heather Moore
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Heather Moore
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