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!
Latest episodes
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32 min
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 buildingThe joy of finally benign able to create your dream kitchenArt that connects you to happy memoriesThe emot…
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50 min
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 wayA love affair with yellowBuying second hand and being part of a piece’s storyThe importance of commun…
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51 min
Episode 14: Kerry Dick on things and places that form special connections with you and move with you wherever…
In this episode:The flexibility of working from homeThe kitchen being the heart of the home and a place that Kerry gravitates towards with familyThe importance of a designated work…
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56 min
Episode 13: Christina Lord on creating a life and environment that pleases you first
In this episode:Your heart being your homeThe importance of sensory cues to feel safe, cosy and at home with yourself.Reawakening instinct in midlife - diving for lightShould-ingRe…
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55 min
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 homeCelebrating experiences through decorHow homes and people adapt to life’s changesThe contentedness of loving whe…
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41 min
Episode 11: Mood Boards and Multipurpose Rooms with Leann Reason
In this episode:The importance of pieces that are durableScreen free dining room timeZoning for personal space for each family memberSome of the mistakes people make with Pinterest…
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52 min
Episode 10: The importance of home while recovering from illness
In this episode:Living with prostate cancerHow home changes with the growing up of familyLittle touchesLiving with pets - they make a cameo on YouTube and SpotifyHow illness and re…
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44 min
Episode 9: Creating a home that’s a family space first and Instagramable after.
01:50 Tell us a little more about yourself04:26 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 ar…
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47 min
Episode 8: Kim Heslip on homes that nurture our health and help us celebrate memories
00:51 Tell us a little more about yourself (Please keep this to around 2 minutes)05:24 What is your favourite thing about your home?12:00 What turned it from a house into a home?15…
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37 min
Episode 7: Flexible living in a tropical island paradise with interiors and textile designer Sarah Burghard
Sarah Burghard is an interior and textile designer with over ten years experience creating story-led interiors for hospitality brands before launching her latest venture, SIGNATURE…
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25 min
Episode 6: Prioritising Comfort and Views for a Tranquil and Unfussy Life with Anke Rainbow
0:28 Intro1:47 Tell us a little more about yourself5:04 What is your favourite thing about your home?8:03 What turned it from a house into a home?10:22 Do you have a favourite piec…
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51 min
Episode 5: Walled Gardens and Living in a Gallery with Brenda Kilgallon
In this episode:The importance of space and quietThe idea of a forever homeLiving in a galleryThe joy of walled gardensHow visualising her happy place helps with sleep0:17 Intro1:5…
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26 min
Episode 4: Turning a church into a home with artist Kimberli Werner
0:21 Intro1:10 Tell us a little more about yourself3:30 What is your favourite thing about your home?6:25 What turned it from a house into a home?10:47 Do you have a favourite piec…
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36 min
Episode 3: Putting the focus on pretty over perfection with Aoife Forbes from Forbes Finishings
0:27 Intro1:32 Tell us a little more about yourself6:53 What is your favourite thing about your home?9:41 What turned it from a house into a home?13:57 Do you have a favourite piec…
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55 min
Episode 2: Home is a Sanctuary of Stories and Balance with Lauren Deakin from Dopamine Design Co.
This episode contains mild swearing0:28 Intro2:28 Tell us a little more about yourself5:08 What is your favourite thing about your home?14:10 What turned it from a house into a hom…
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39 min
Episode 1: From Blank Canvas to Happy Home with Jill Whitehouse of Inspired to Change Newcastle
In our very first episode, Heather sits down with Jill Whitehouse, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and founder of Inspired to Change Newcastle.Jill has spent over 30 years as a tea…
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48 sec
The Curated Nest Trailer
Coming Autumn 2025! The Curated Nest Podcast — the place where creativity, colour, and home come together. I’m Heather Moore, a printmaker and lifelong lover of joyful, expressive…