Curated Spaces

In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Violet Manners ahead of the launch of her platform, HeritageX. She’s on a mission to help more people discover inspiring heritage spots around the country with a brand new platform designed to connect people with the best of Britain’s heritage. Tune in to hear all about her inspiration for the concept, the reality of founding a company and how she hopes...

In this snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with not one, but two podcast and design queens to chat all things interiors and exteriors. Jojo Barr and Polly Wilkinson started The Ins & Outs podcast during Covid and together they have helped people across the country with their design hacks, tips and advice. Join them as they sit down to spill the beans on everything from what really happens...

In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with Lucy Vincent, the Chief Executive of Food Behind Bars, a charity dedicated to transforming the food served in British prisons. Tune in to hear how Lucy went from the world of freelance journalist to the world of prison food and how her belief that food has the power to change lives and positively impact society has led her to helping prisons...

In today's episode, Molly is at a restaurant and farm in Kilndown, The Small Holding, that serves a set menu celebrating the region's best ingredients and delivering a unique connection between the land and our table. Opened in 2018, by brothers Will and Matt Devlin, The Small Holding has a key focus on sustainability, with growing and foraging at the heart of what they do. Tune in to hear all abo...

In today's episode, Molly is sitting down with interior designer, Afs Mehrai, to hear all about bringing new life to the Boundary hotel in the heart of Shoreditch. Tune in to hear all about Afs approach to designing a space that she would want to use herself and how the area's creative energy is reflected in the hotel's bar today. You can find Mehrai Design here / https://www.mehrai.design/ And fo...

In today's snapshot episode, Molly is sitting down with architect turned interiors writer, stylist and designer, Cate St Hill, to hear all about her approach to creating spaces for people to thrive in by designing for all of the senses. Join them as they discuss how in a world where we all spend up to 90% of our time indoors, designing spaces that connect us to the outside world is more impor...

Hello hello and welcome back to Curated Spaces! After a brief siesta while we launched our brand new platform, the Curated Spaces podcast is back to share more of the stories behind Britain's best spaces along with the inside scoop from people doing incredible things in travel, design and hospitality. And up first is Curated Spaces host, Molly Cooper, who has recorded her first solo episode (aka a...

In this episode, Molly sits down with Alexi and Charlotte, the founders of NUMA Retreats to hear all about creating a unique, immersive experience that helps people reconnect with themselves and come back better with more energy, creativity and motivation. Join them as they discuss the shifting narrative around wellness and how experiences like NUMA can help people discover more about themself, wh...

In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with travel journalist and writer, Katharine Sohn, to hear about the Cotswolds you don’t see in the movie. The region has so much to explore and the further away from the beaten path, the better. Katharine is a travel and lifestyle writer, photographer and creative consultant. She currently writes for House & Garden, Monocle, Konfekt Magazine and Condé...

While the world was busy baking banana bread during lockdown, Lucy Kent started her own project to champion and support artists during Covid. From there, Arts for Charity Collective was born and today the collective raises funds through exhibitions, auctions and masterclasses for some incredible charities. Join Molly as she sits down with Lucy to talk about all things art as well as how anyone can...

"Stone-henge for the show, Avebury for the know." Welcome to a world of ancient stone circles, working farms and arguably some of the country's best bacon delivered to your door each morning. In this episode, Molly is sitting down with Alice and Rob whose family bought The Farm at Avebury in the 1900s and have been farming it ever since. Now, they welcome guests to stay in the farm's beautifully c...

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hotel from concept to reality? In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE, the interior design studio with a unique sensory approach to crafting timeless interiors. With a project currently underway in the Cotswolds, tune in to hear all about how Sarah brings hotels to life by focusing on real, emotionally-drive...

"Oh how I long to run away from normal days, I want to run wild with my imagination" Home to a secret garden said to have inspired Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Cowley Manor is quite simply a magical, almost whimsical reinterpretation of the English country house. Following a takeover by the brilliant Experimental Group, this sprawling estate has been brou...

It's official, wellness has been hijacked. From green smoothies and HIIT to endless gym leggings, the fads keep on coming. But one botanical fragrance brand is here to bring us all back to what really matters, quality time to ground us and reconnect us to the great outdoors. Join Molly as she sits down with Ellea Whamond who heads up 100 Acres to talk about the grounding power of scent and creatin...

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. And having recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, Whatley Manor has long been a pillar of the Cotswold hospitality scene. Venture down the tree lined meandering drive and you’ll stumble upon a cluster of ivy-clad buildings, manicured lawns and sun drenched terraces for soaking in long summer evenings. The food is refined and comforting, served with...

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a festival to life? From creating a pop-up city out of fields to dealing with the Great British weather, Ella Nosworthy is here to share the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes to pull off a festival sensation. Every year, her family farm hosts Nozstock, The Hidden Valley which welcomes nearly 10,000 music lovers and festival goers in what feels rath...

What an absolute pleasure to welcome back the one and only Jacu Strauss, the Lore Group's Creative Director who has brought some of the world's best hotels. In this episode he's sitting down with Molly to talk all about embarking on his first hotel project 13 years ago, the iconic Sea Containers with 14 floors of luxury bedrooms, restaurants, rooftop bars and even a spa and screening room. Ten yea...

Ever wanted a sneak peak behind the curtain's of the world's most exclusive members clubs? Well, with ONDA, you can. This digital pass unlocks the doors to some of the planet's most coveted clubs as well as a global community of creators and nomads. In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with founder Luca del Bono to talk all about bringing this next gen members club to life and what the future...

When The Bull & Last temporarily closed its doors in 2018 for a refurb, little did founders Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers know that they would find themselves re-opening in a post Covid world. The pub's story is one that spans over 300 years from the days when it was the last coaching inn out of London and most recently lockdown takeaway pints and walking packs to enjoy around Hampstead Heath. T...

It's been a rough few years for Britain's high streets. First came online shopping, then came Covid and the cost of living crisis. But for eight years now, The Pop Up Club has been breathing new life into empty shops around the country. In this episode, Molly sits down with founder Tillie Peel to hear all about her mission to connect artists, makers and small businesses with sustainability at thei...

Today's conversation has a distinctly Gallic flavour as Molly sits down with Tomé Morrissy-Swan to chat about how French cuisine found its cool again. In a world of small plate dining, the humble bistro has been increasingly sidelined in recent years but over the past couple of years, a Londoners have fallen back in love with the cosy intimacy and rich flavours of our neighbours table. Tune in to...

Meet Athina Bluff, the founder of Topology, the studio that is disrupting the world of interiors by making bespoke designs available for everyone. In this episode, she's sitting down with Molly to share her top spots around London, from cosy neighbourhood restaurants to ultimate parks and places to pick up some vintage pieces for your home. Listen to how Athina finds inspiration around the city an...

"The Conduit emerged from a fight against injustice and the sense that positive solutions are possible. And that's what we try and do here everyday." Not only is The Conduit one of London's most gorgeous members clubs with over 6 floors of lounges and spaces that blend African craftsmanship with a scandi aesthetic, it is also on one hell of a mission. Founded by Paul Van Zyl who worked alongside N...

Raye The Store is a travelling pop up concept that showcases and supports the latest food, drink, wellness & beauty innovations through experiential retail. Think of it like an analogue Instragram or a travelling showcase championing brands with honesty of intention, natural ingredients and quality design. In this episode, Molly is joined by founder, Nicole Compen, to talk all about taking the...

You heard it here first, the global phenomenon that is quiet luxury is already 2024's biggest trend. Say goodbye to your labels and hello to craftsmanship, colours that nurture the soul and slowing things down. In this snapshot episode, Molly is joined by Holly Beazley, Creative Director at the interior and architecture studio, Elicyon, for a deep dive into all things quiet luxury. From tracing it...