Designer Kelly Deck on the 6 Things That Keep Her Inspired

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Cooking

I adore Mediterranean-style cooking: fresh, quick to cook and whole. It’s even more rewarding to share with others if I’ve grown the food myself. My favourites for recipes are Donna Hay and Yotam Ottolenghi; she’s fast and efficient, and he’s not, but his flavours are worth it. With cooking you can be very creative in a short burst of time— and you’re putting your love and devotion on the table in front of the people you care about. And everyone is nourished by it: emotionally, physically, spiritually. It’s an offering, a way of saying I love you that gives everyone joy.

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Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Whenever life becomes a slog, this audio book is one of my go-tos. Gilbert does an exquisite job of personifying creativity, and helping you shift your perspective on your relationship with creativity and what a dynamic force it can be in your life.

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Business of Home Podcast

I’m really inspired by listening to industry leaders in the interior design market and hearing their thoughts on business and brand building. It gives me perspective on the market internationally—I especially loved hearing from textile brand founder John Robshaw.