British Design with Emma Burns and Paddy O'Donnell // Live from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit

British Design with Emma Burns and Paddy O'Donnell // Live from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit

Author: Ariel Okin August 20, 2025 Duration: 55:23

This week, we return to the idyllic Mayflower Inn & Spa in the Connecticut countryside for a special conversation from our second annual Fenimore Lane Design Summit. Our first of two panels celebrating design, is in partnership with Farrow & Ball, all about the timeless influence of British design. 

Our host today, and dear friend, Grace Hunt, Home & Design Editor at Luxe Magazine, is joined by two iconic voices: Emma Burns, Managing Director of the legendary firm Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and Paddy O’Donnell, International Brand Ambassador for Farrow & Ball. Together, they dive into their love of British design, the power of color, and share personal stories and practical takeaways from their remarkable careers. It’s a lively, inspiring exchange you won’t want to miss.

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Learn more about Farrow & Ball: https://www.farrow-ball.com/

Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetburns/

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