In this episode, I have a special guest in Zoe Gilpin, The DIY Decorator. She is a qualified Interior Decorator with over 14 years experience in the home industry, specialising in affordable home decorating and proving that anyone with any budget can have a beautiful interior.

Zoe will share with us how The DIY Decorator started and how it became her passion over the years in helping others finding items for their decorating within their daily budget and making their space beautiful.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:03:21] Country girl with a love for interior decorating
• [00:03:32] Started as a visual merchandiser
• [00:04:21] E-design and becoming an Instagram influencer
• [00:05:43] How The DIY Decorator started
• [00:06:40] Her love for affordable decorating from she was 13 years old
• [00:09:51] Upcycling
• [00:11:13] Renovating their old house
• [00:12:47] Creativity runs in the family
• [00:14:21] Budget planning
• [00:14:32] An interview with Money magazine
• [00:16:47] Her favourite supplier
• [00:19:30] Dealing with Instagram trolls
• [00:21:11] Being genuine has contributed to her growing followers
• [00:22:18] 137K followers on Instagram and 18K on Facebook
• [00:23:19] The Reno Library

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Where to reach Zoe Gilpin:

1. The DIY Decorator: https://thediydecorator.net/
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediydecorator/
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thediydecorator/

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