Curated Spaces

When world renowned music venue, Ministry of Sound, took over a 50,000 square foot warehouse, their plan was to create the space that they wanted to spend time in. Today, this members club and workspace has a gym, deli and members lounges by day with cocktails and DJs by night.

In this episode, Alex Latham, Sales Director at The Ministry, joins Molly to share the story behind this incredible space and what the next chapter for this fun loving group looks like.

01.13 - Introducing Alex, The Ministry’s Sales Director

04.11 - Borough, London and a 50,000 square foot warehouse

06.30 - The evolution of Ministry of Sound to The Ministry

08.42 - The design process from warehouse to members club

09.37 - Activating spaces and bringing people together to enjoy them

12.15 - The custom designed gym and a full wellness programme

14.01 - All the touches that make a space and sweating the small stuff

15.05 - Members from all walks of life looking for experiences

16.25 - Legendary parties throughout the year and creating a day to night space

18.50 - Covid, the rise of loneliness and creating spaces that people want to spend time in

21.04 - A Ministry 2, 2.5 times the size of the OG Ministry, is coming to West London

24.02 - Alex’s spaces to detox, host the ultimate party and his bucket list destination

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Fast furniture is just as bad, if not worse, than fast fashion. So why is no one talking about it?

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Katie Ridges, founder of Vantage Living, a curator of antique, vintage and pre loved pieces for your home to hear how antiques are officially in and how anyone can get started on their pre-loved journey.

Join us to hear all about:

00.36 - Introducing Katie who comes from a family of antiques dealers and whose background in fashion influences her own curation

04.04 - How antiques is challenging old perceptions and opening up to a new audience

05.30 - Being influenced by the unnecessary waste in fashion and the rise of fast furniture

07.57 - Collecting from an aesthetic vs purist angle

09.34 - How where you are influences what you can find

11.18 - The antiques community

11.50 - How to start sourcing your own antiques

13.04 - The best places to look around the UK and beyond

15.36 - The Spotlight Market featuring the UK’s best dealers

16.59 - Quick fire questions

You can find Vantage Living here / vantagelivinguk.com/

And follow them here / instagram.com/vantage.living

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In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Abbie West and West Askew, the founders of Thatch, a marketplace for travel guides and services that are curated by locals in 80 countries around the world. This one stop shop allows travellers to plan better trips, more quickly and with less stress.

Join us to hear all about:

00.27 - Introducing Abbie and West, co-founders of Thatch, a marketplace of travel insights

01.26 - How the rise of travel creators and first hand knowledge inspired Thatch

04.48 - How creators hacked Thatch’s initial offering to provide bespoke guide services

05.50 - Introducing services, a new way for creators to offer fully personalised guides and content

07.10 - Travel niches and how Thatch allows communities to share advice for specific needs

10.58 - The evolution from traditional travel agents to flexible travel services such as curated collections and research

12.55 - How the pandemic redefined travel and got people exploring their local area

14.40 - The shift towards a ‘concierge’ style offering which can help with everything from business dinners to birthdays

15.01 - Championing word of mouth and helping people to find undiscovered gems

16.58 - What the future of travel and AI looks like and how technology will empower creators

18.59 - Covid and “revenge travel”, how travel will continue to boom

21.59 - Shifting perceptions of travel from a luxury to essential for wellbeing

You can find Thatch here / thatch.co

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Today we’re in Cirencester at Ingleside House, a theatrical space with the performing arts at its heart.

Everything about this space feeds back to the 200 seat theatre which has long been a pillar of the community before the hotel was added to provide guests with a full weekend experience.

Molly is joined by Ryan Walters, Ingleside’s General Manager to hear all about the project of bringing the space in its current form to life and what the future holds in store.

00.45 - Introducing Ryan Walters, Ingleside House’s General Manager

02.27 - Cirencester - a bustling town for tourists and locals alike

05.20 - Taking over the theatre and the local dramatic scene

08.05 - The theatre’s supporters including Michael Morpurgo

09.24 - Remaining as a community pillar during Covid and cinema today

11.12 - Completing the hotel and restaurant with a hotel

11.55 - Renovating and building a hotel during Covid

13.50 - The pavilion aka ‘The Cotswold Version of Ronnie Scotts’

16.07 - Designing theatrical interiors with colour and style

18.01 - What’s in a name, the story behind each room

21.25 - Local, seasonal food and casual fine dining

24.55 - The chill grill, summer’s Sunday roast equivalent

27.00 - Championing new world wines and creating 40 cocktails

28.13 - Nurturing young, local hospitality talent

30.18 - Ryan’s dream spaces

You can find Ingleside here / inglesidehouse.co.uk/

And follow them here / instagram.com/inglesideciren

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Today we’re chatting to Sam and Georgie Pearman, the duo behind Country Creatures who brought the beloved Double Red Duke to life.

With its honey coloured stone and wisteria clad frontage, this picture perfect space has gained a loyal following for its beautifully designed interiors, incredible dining and, of course, its iconic umbrellas.

Join us as we chat about how the building’s medieval history inspired the Double Red Duke we know and love today.

01.41 - Introducing the founders of Country Creatures, Sam and Georgie Pearman

03.34 - Introducing Clanfield in the Eastern fringes of the Cotswolds

04.11 - The myth behind the Double Red Duke name

06.23 - Bringing fresh life into the medieval building

08.34 - Restoring the hotel in the middle of a pandemic

11.39 - The effects of Brexit, cost of living, inflation and high interest rates

13.02 - Striking the balance between operations and aesthetics in interiors

14.30 - Sourcing antiques and authentic furniture pieces

15.35 - Beautiful bedrooms and swimming pool bath tubs

17.02 - Medieval inspired dining with open fire cooking and the occasional salad

21.04 - The hotel's chef series with whole kitchen takeovers

23.41 - Bridging the gap between a country house hotel and local pub

26.02 - The next chapter for Country Creatures

27.04 - Sam and Georgie's dream spaces

You can find the Double Red Duke here / www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke

And follow them here / instagram.com/doubleredduke

This episode was supported by Thatch, a marketplace for travel insights.

You can find them here / thatch.co

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This week we’re in cider country at a stunning restaurant with (brand new and gorgeous) rooms, Holm.

Founder and serial chef, Nicholas Balfe, launched his first restaurant outside of London in an old bank building that has been beautifully converted with clean lines, a calm colour palette and natural materials such as wood and sheepskin.

Join Molly and Nicholas as they talk all about creating a menu inspired by the surrounding area and a space designed to last the test of time.

01.25 - Introducing serial chef, Nicholas Balfe,

02.21 - Early years and making the move out from London

04.38 - Exploring Somerset, from Glasto to gastro

07.19 - The post Covid hospitality boom

08.20 - Discovering Holm and having a lockdown picnic viewing

10.35 - Transitioning from the short term London mentality to creating something to last

15.27 - Designing a contemporary vibe in a traditional building

18.29 - Laser cutting through the concrete bank vault and creating terraced gardens

21.01 - Eating seasonally - things that grow together, go together

23.43 - The shift towards sustainable food production

25.40 - A new era for UK growers including wasabi and padron peppers

27.15 - Creating 7 bedrooms and evolving from restaurant to place to stay

28.19 - Working with local craftsmen and producers

30.13 - Creating a stripped back, scandi inspired aesthetic

31.53 - Nicholas's dream spaces

You can book a room or table at Holm here / holmsomerset.co.uk

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Today we’re in the heart of the Bodmin moors at Cabilla, a space to retreat to and reconnect with the incredible surroundings here in Cornwall.

This stunning barn conversion hosts unique retreats with cosy cabins and incredible dining experiences with real world connection and healing at its heart.

I’m delighted to welcome Lizzie who left behind life in the big smoke to bring Cabilla to life and help others discover the regenerative power of nature.

01.44 - Introducing Lizzie, from Charlotte Tilbury HQ to Bodmin Moor

02.57 - The wild beauty of Bodmin Moor and lasting influence of Daphne Du Maurier

05.02 - Taking the plunge to kickstart regeneration efforts for the land at Cabilla

05.35 - The grounding power of nature and opening Cabilla as place of healing

06.34 - Immersing retreat goers in Cornwall’s ancient rainforests

07.51 - Transforming an old cow barn into a calming, lichen inspired space

10.39 - Working with local Cornish craftsmen and producers

11.37 - The story behind the name Cabilla

12.31 - Finding the inspiration for the koyt design during a sound bath

14.30 - Retreats and what happens on a dirty weekend

16.18 - Creating a modern day with a fluid sense of wellness

16.59 - Working with schools, charities and businesses

17.56 - Connecting children with the great outdoors

19.11 - Less screen time, not enough green time

20.37 - Finding a balance between tech and human connection

21.34 - The next chapter of Cabilla is rooted in human connect

21.55 - Meditation spaces, sensory gardens and woodland experiences

22.18 - Partnering with The Pig on Ground and Grow

23.53 - Lizzie’s ultimate detox spot

24.41 - Lizzie’s dream birthday party

25.22 - Lizzie’s bucket list trip

You can book onto Cabilla’s upcoming dirty weekends and other retreats here / cabillacornwall.com

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Coombeshead Farm has gained a loyal following across Cornwall and beyond for its incredible field to fork dining, onsite bakery and cosy farmhouse rooms.

In this episode, Molly is joined by Tom Adams who quit the London life to create a space that focuses on leaving something for the next generation.

Join Molly and Tom as they talk about:

• 2.03 - From a Hampshire farm to London chef
• 3.36 - Introducing Lewannick, Cornwall's farmer region
• 4.50 - Taking the plunge to move out to Coombeshead
• 6.30 - Being inspired by local long-term thinking
• 13.51 - Slowing down and building something with longevity at its core
• 16.00 - The vision for Coombeshead and bringing it to life
• 18.52 - The early years, opening rooms and adding the bakery
• 24.36 - Covid, delivery boxes and people connecting with food
• 31.47 - Strip farming and other sustainable agro techniques
• 36.05 - Looking ahead and finding work/life balance
• 38.51 - Tom's dream spaces

You can find Coombeshead Farm here / coombesheadfarm.co.uk

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Tucked away in the heart of the Exmoor National Park is a valley that three treetop cabins call home along with deers, beavers and white stalks.

In this episode, Molly welcome Yolanda Cruwys to the podcast to hear about the journey behind this incredible rewilding project where nature is being gradually restored for guests to enjoy from individually designed cabins deep in this hidden valley.

Join Molly and Yolanda as they talk about:

01.45 - Yolanda's lifelong passion for nature and conservation

02.38 - The Exe Valley and Exmoor National Park

03.37 - Cove Valley's early days and being inspired by rewilding pioneers Knepp 

04.50 - Rewilding through free roaming animals

07.43 - Building the cabins in the heart of the rewilding project

09.19 - Designing cabins inspired by nature and the Navajo

11.30 - Cosy cabins and wilderness adventures

13.38 - Enjoy your own wildlife safari here in Devon

17.08 - Rewilding as an alternative to farming

18.07 - Wellness and reconnecting with nature

20.06 - The inspiration behind the cabin names

22.45 - Yolanda's dream spaces  

You can find Cove Valley here:

Instagram: @covevalley

Online: covevalley.co.uk

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Throughout history, campfires have always brought humans together to talk and connect.

Now, a beautifully restored grade II listed mansion in Hammersmith is home to open house, Kindred, with the same values of community and connection at its core. In this episode, Molly is joined by Anna Anderson, founder of Kindred to talk about:

• Being inspired to create a space with community and human connection at its core
• Discovering an incredible grade II listed mansion in the heart of Hammersmith
• Breathing new life back into the space and designing to bring people together
• Kindred’s three pillars - food, music and looking ahead 
• The power of spaces to combat loneliness and drive in person connections 

You can find Kindred here:

Instagram: @londonkindred

Online: wearekindred.com

And everything Curated Spaces related here: curatedspaces.club

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