5 Aug, 2023

The Last… With Meredithe Stuart-Smith

Meredith Stuart-Smith is the Founder and Creative Director of Meri Meri, a lifestyle brand for children, parties and all things celebration.

The Last…

Time you danced?
Last week with my son at his birthday party. He is a great dancer!

Thing you bought from an actual shop?
I bought a painting last week for the kitchen in our Chelsea flat.

Thing you brought online?
Super Glue to repair my rubber sandals, which I also bought online from Vestiaire.

Person you spoke to?
A barrista.

Podcast you listened to?
Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady.

New brand you discovered?
Flabelus Madrid (new to me).

Film you watched at the cinema?
Asteroid City.

TV series you watched at home?
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Restaurant you ate at?
La Famiglia, Chelsea.

Takeaway you ordered?
Snog Frozen Yogurt.

Book you read?
I just re read “I was Amelia Earhart” by my friend Jane Mendelsohn.

Magazine you flicked through?
The World of Interiors.

Country you visited?
USA, but I am excited about a trip to India in December led by Grant Gibson.

Town you walked around? 
Belfast, Maine.

Time you cried? 
The news of my dearest friend, Matt Heller passing in June. His obituary is in the NY Times.

Time you laughed until you cried? 
On my birthday with my sister.

Thing you do at night before switching off the light? 
Scroll.

Meal you cooked? 
A delicious fish stew.

Cocktail you drank?
Mojito with fresh mint from the garden.

Play you saw?
Patriots with Tom Hollander.

Thing you baked?
Blueberry Crisp.

Thing you burnt?
Chocolate chip cookies.

Time you said sorry?
Today to the Meri Meri graphics team.

Website you bookmarked?
Matches.

Song you added to a playlist?
If You Really Love Me by Stevie Wonder.

Person you kissed? 
My husband is the only answer.

Travelled by bus?
Yes, from Boston to Maine.

Radio station you listened to?
BBC4.

Time you swore?
I say dammit all the time… I mean all the time.

Biscuit you ate? 
No biscuits for me (gluten intolerant).

Item of clothing you wore two days running?
A white skirt from Joseph on repeat this summer.

Thing you smelt?
The sea.

Time you said I love you? 
A million times a day to my family and my pup, Lulu.

Loving right now…

The Rosa de la Cruz Rainbow Cascade Eternity Circle Charm Ring and Initial Medallion

Pentreath & Hall Grand Tour Intaglio Case

The BDDW Abel Sofa

Marcie McGoldrick

Matilda Goad & Co Rainbow Ice Bucket

These Heart Pillows

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