About Kimberly…

First of all, I would like to welcome you into my virtual home. Go on, have a seat and I’ll put the kettle on.

You’re probably here on this page to learn a little more about me and what this blog is all about so I figure the most important thing you should know is that I’m obsessed with interiors. I am an unashamed maximalist. I love colour and pattern and interiors with personality. I describe my style as ‘Eclectic Boho Glam’: Gold luxe finishes, cheeky animal prints, touchable textural fabrics, “artfully arranged clutter”, a touch of vintage and bohemian-style comfort. This all makes me weak in the knees. You’ll see a lot of that here.

You will also see a lot of accessible design ideas because I don’t have a “lottery-win” budget and I’m guessing that you don’t either. No matter. I believe that everyone has the right to a beautiful home, no matter what your budget. In fact, when your funds are limited, it makes you more creative and allows you to think outside the box (yes, there’s a plus side to not winning the lottery!). I believe you can achieve a high end look without spending a huge amount of money. I believe in my heart of hearts that you are fully capable of making your home a reflection of you even if you are on a budget, as long as you’re willing to get a little dirty (there’s a lot of DIY around here). I’m hoping Swoon Worthy will inspire you to feel the same.

Hi, I’m Kimberly!

I’m a content and social media marketer, editor and freelance writer and have worked in digital media for around 10 years now. I started Swoon Worthy back in 2010 when we’d first moved into our Edwardian house to catalogue the design and décor changes as well as all the DIY we were doing to make it our own. I have been lucky enough to turn a hobby into a full-time career as a freelance interiors writer and blogger and a consultant for retail websites.

I’ve also been lucky enough to have been featured in a number of magazines both in the UK and abroad, on countless websites including Apartment Therapy, Cosmo and Buzzfeed and my home has also been featured in two interior design books. I’ve been very grateful to win quite a few awards including Amara Interior Blog Awards Bloggers Choice 2019 as well as Best Home Styling Blog in the same year. I also won Pinterest UK’s Best Home Inspiration for 2019. I took home the coveted Best DIY and Interior Design Blog Award at the Vuelio Blogger Awards (2017), the Blogger’s Choice Award at the Amara Interior Blog Awards (2016) and I won the award for Most Creative Project at the Callwey Best of Interior Blog Awards (2015). Swoon Worthy has also been named one of the top interior design blogs by both The Daily Mail (2017) and The Daily Telegraph (2015). It’s been a heck of a ride.

I’m a Yank (originally from Pennsylvania) but have lived in the UK since 2001 which means my accent is sort of all over the place. I’ve thoroughly picked up the British vernacular however which makes both Brits and Americans laugh. FYI, saying ‘bollocks’ or ‘bloody hell’ with an American accent is apparently hilarious.

Right, on with the rest of the Swoon Worthy cast…

This is Pablo…

Also known as P, Little Man and Peopi (I don’t have a clue how you’d spell that but that’s his “Hawaiian name” and if you’ve watched ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ you’ll get the reference).

He’s our old boy but still demands cuddles when he goes outside and comes back in, even if it’s just for 10 minutes as though he’s been on some long journey and needs to tell you about it.  He misses us when we’re gone.  If you sit down on the floor with him, he will immediately start purring. He has the shiniest black coat of any cat I have ever seen which unfortunately means he’s very difficult to photograph. At 16 years old, he clearly just wants an easy life. Our other cat does not allow him this luxury, unfortunately.

We said goodbye to our little old man in May 2021 and we miss him loads…

And finally, this is Quito.

(pronounced ‘KEY-toe’) Our most recent addition is our three-year-old pup also known as Quito Mosquito and Lord Knobhead.

He’s a Sheltie and incredibly curious and intelligent and hilarious. He loves his walks, playing chase and tug of war. He’s a bit shy and cautious with strangers but believes his job is keeping our home safe from intruders so he’ll bark at anything he deems a threat, even if it’s just a bird. He needs to get involved if anyone is hugging. He likes a snuggle. He likes the cats’ food more than his own. He completely believes Meisha is his best mate and that she enjoys him sniffing her bum all the time (she doesn’t). They do like to play together so as the ‘younger kids’, they keep each other entertained.