20 QUESTIONS: OLIVIA, KLD DESIGNER

The KLD family has grown again! A few weeks ago we welcomed Design Intern Olivia, who is heading into her final year of Interior Architecture in DIT this September. For the summer we are lucky enough to have Olivia on board the team, helping out with all the KLD projects. From photo shoots to site visits and everything in between, this super capable lady has taken to it all like a duck to water!

1. What could you not live without?

My little boy Harley, he’s my whole world!

2. Where would be your ideal weekend break? 

Paris, always!

3. Who would you turn to in a time of need? 

My boyfriend Ryan, he always there to help clear my head and give support when I need it.

4. Where’s your favourite place to eat in Dublin? 

We eat out quite a lot (as i’m not the most creative in the kitchen), but it would probably be 777, you can never go wrong with Mexican & margaritas!

5. What do you love about interior design?

I love that design can be experimental and expressive & how interiors can directly effect the mood and feeling of its user.

6. Your favourite gadget or app?

Pinterest or Instagram! I love scrolling through beautiful feeds to get some good inspiration!

7. What’s on your bucket list? 

My dream is to renovate an old Georgian house with tonnes of character and turn it into an amazing home for my family.

8. How would you describe yourself in 3 words? 

Creative, Ambitious & Happy.

9. What is your favourite saying? 

”it costs nothing to be kind” simples x

10. What’s your stress reliever? 

Meditation.

11. Who would you happily be stranded on a desert island with?

 My Best friends!

12. How would you describe your family? 

Big, loud & always there for one another.

13. What would your ideal day out in Dublin consist of?

Provided that the sun might actually be shining in Dublin, It would have to be a day at the zoo with Harley (animal obsessed).

14. What would be the last meal you’d want to eat? 

…probably pizza.

15. Where is your favourite holiday destination? 

To date, it would have to be travelling the Garden Route to Cape Town. Staying in lodges in some amazing game reserves it was definitely one to remember! This one was Shamwari Game reserve!

16. Favourite hotel? 

There’s a new design hotel opening in Ibiza 2018 that I need to stay in when it opens! Hotel Paradiso…dreamy!

17. How would you describe your style?

I feel like I’ve a split personality when it comes to my style, I’m always comfortable in black but I do love to dress up in colour at times and show more of a feminine side!

18. What’s in your handbag? 

My purse, sunglasses, keys, phone, lip balm and notebook.

19. What’s your favourite movie? 

Such a tough question…we recently went to see Gaurdians of the Galaxy 2, probably not a favourite but thoroughly enjoyed it!

20. What’s on your to-do list for 2017? 

To help out with some of kld’s exciting up and coming design projects, begin my final year in college & our first family holiday!