S1, Ep 7 - Briony Fitzgerald: Taking the Long View

Published: March 31, 2019, 10 a.m.

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From the outside, Briony Fitzgerald\\u2019s life looks like an exotic tapestry  - it's her job to weave brilliant textiles, memorable art and incredible textures into interiors that light up everyday human experiences.\\u2063

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However, the lessons this self-made woman has learned over 40 years in the demanding industry of professional interior design are equally applicable to many aspects of a working woman\\u2019s life, whatever her calling.\\u2063

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Acknowledging the influence of her parents on her eye and professional temperament, the importance of putting a price on hard-won professional expertise, not being taken advantage of as a woman in business, prioritising her health and the culture of her studio and pacing herself so that it doesn't all become overwhelming \\u2013 all this and more in this fascinating account of a wonderful working life in the decorative arts.

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