There are always lessons to be learned from a renovation project. Join us to hear from one of the nation's foremost architectural historians and revolutionary natural paint pioneer, Edward Bulmer, antique collector and renown dealer, Toby Lorford and Venetia Rudebeck & Romanos Brihi of Studio Vero - named as one of the UK’s “Finest 50 Interior Designers” by Country & Townhouse magazine. Learn about their valuable personal journeys and insider knowledge on how to use colour, pattern and antiques to give spaces a new lease of life and gently reflect the characters that inhabit them.
There will be an audience Q&A at the end of the talk.
Talks at Thyme are complimentary for all Thyme residents, please book your ticket with the Reservations team or email Reservations@thyme.com.
10-10.30am - Guest Arrival
10.30-11.30am - Talk
11.30am - Audience Q&A
12pm onwards - Lunch in the Ox Barn
*Talk and lunch ticket (£45) includes access to the talk, welcome refreshments and a two-course lunch in the Ox Barn (prix fixe menu).
*Guests may be seated on our communal Chef’s Table - if you have a seating preference, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Toby Lorford
Antique collector and renown dealer
Lorfords passion for antiques developed in the early 2000s, starting with Toby Lorfords opening his first antiques shop in Tetbury in 2003. Lorfords has been capturing the hearts of buyers through their drive of unveiling each antique piece unique story, Lorfords has grown exponentially, expanding their showrooms and establishing the ‘antiques of tomorrow’ with Lordfords Contemporary.
Edward Bulmer
Architectural historian and revolutionary natural paint pioneer
Edward Bulmer, the founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, has over 30 years of experience designing interiors. Leading a natural paint revolution creating pioneering plant-based paints made entirely from plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
This dedication to creating eco and health-conscious products has led to Edward Bulmer Natural Paint becoming one of the most in-demand brands for renovators who are looking for responsible, chemical free materials for the home, being used by interior designers and clients around the globe. His expertise as one of the nation's foremost architectural historians lead him to believe the future lies in the return to natural materials, especially paint.
Studio Vero
Venetia Rudebeck and Romanos Brihi
Romanos Brihi and Venetia Rudebeck, a.k.a. Studio Vero, have been creating unique, considered and timeless interiors for almost ten years, combining a love of art and antiques with their signature use of colour and texture.