Sarah O’Neill enjoyed her work in the travel business until life threw a few curveballs. To deal with them, she bought a new house, discovered a love of interiors, changed career and took on two fur babies
Interior designer Sarah O’Neill in the kitchen of her home in Firhouse with her beloved Cavapoo Coco. Photo: Tony Gavin
People usually go to events like the forthcoming Ideal Home Show to get ideas for the interiors of their homes, and if you’re passionate about home decor, this annual event is always an enjoyable and useful outing.
Sarah O’Neill got even more from her visit there some years ago in the form of much-needed encouragement from fellow professionals; they told her to get over her nervousness at presenting herself as an interior designer and start her own business.