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Welcome back, it’s great to have you here. For the opening episode of Season 3, we’re starting with a personal story of Jane’s, something she’s never shared publicly, on a topic you might not expect to hear on a design podcast. We’re talking - Intuition. Jane shares how she used her intuition in an unexpected way and how that experience underpins the unique way she approaches her design work. Join me on instagram for more @janeledgerinteriors Connect with Sally Prosser...
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Inside Design
Jane Ledger · Arts & Books · English
In this podcast developed especially for interior design clients and potential clients, Jane Ledger of Jane Ledger Interiors talks candidly about what interior designers actually do, what to expect when you hire one and how to get the most out of an interior design relationship on your journey towar
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S3 · E4 · 10 Mar 2025 · 16 min
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S3 · E2 · 24 Feb 2025 · 15 min
32: Why Furnishings Matter
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29: 5 Lessons from 10 Years in Business
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