“I have been curating and story telling my whole life. It began with tiny match box museums of the things I collected. Bucket loads of wild flowers, foraged and brought home. Miniature drawings and illustrations in my schoolbooks. And dreams of an imagined lane somewhere in my future…”
H E L L O
I’m Sarah, I live down a lane in an old hotch-potch of a farm. Perched on a ridge that falls away to reveal the unique folds, fields and woodland of East Sussex. Ever since we arrived here we have been determined to retain its character and charm, we have lovingly restored the cowshed and some of the other outbuildings. It’s still a pretty rustic affair, just how we like it!
The land is grazed in a gentle way and we have the benefit of beautiful wildflower meadows, in the spring there are bluebells and wild orchids in the field margins. In late summer there is the joy of cutting hay. In the autumn we are surrounded by the ancient trees of the Weald and their changing colours. Mist settles in the valley and we feel as though we might float away, somehow untethered. Our small orchard produces quince and meddler, crabs and pears. When winter arrives the winds are fierce, cutting logs, mending fences and gates are the order of things.
There is a wonderful timeless rhythm to life down the lane.
What I offer
Styling, WRITING
& Creative Direction
I love to work with like-minded people to create beautiful, authentic styled images or copy that helps tell your story. I am particularly keen to tread lightly on our planet and so prefer to work locally in Sussex, Kent and Surrey but I’m always open to chat about beautiful collaborations.
I like to tell stories through beautiful styling and or writing, it is so important to represent your brand in a way that resonates with your potential clients. It can be daunting creating imagery and content that captures the unique essence of your brand. Depending on your needs I can also recommend photographers and source locations and props.
Location
The Lane is a bucolic location for film and photographic shoots. There are 30 acres of land to explore with beautiful far reaching views. Ancient oak trees, wildflower meadows and assorted outbuildings. Settings that tell beautiful tales, capture hearts and spark the imagination. There’s a lovely old Morris Minor and Red Massey Ferguson Tractor here too. Please get in touch for all the details and to discuss your brief.
Event Styling
Working with you to realise your vision is a real treat. From initial concept, to creating mood boards and ensuring the finishing touches are exactly right. I love to style and source props for special events! I have been so very lucky to work on projects from the Chelsea Flower Show and the Black Deer Festival to rustling up the heavenly tea tent at Hadlow Down Village Fayre.
Do let me know how I can help you.
workshops
I curate tailor made workshops for exclusively small groups of maximum 6 guests. We spend the day together focusing on honing a skill, styling, photography, igniting an old passion for a craft, working with beautiful props and flowers. I believe it is so important to invest time in one’s own enrichment. I hope to offer beautiful opportunities to inspire and give you confidence. I work with wonderful creatives who generously share their knowledge. Perhaps you could join me as one of my guests. Alternatively are you longing for a location to host your own workshop? Either way please do get in touch.
