THE HOME STYLIST TEAM
ALEX SHELDON
FOUNDER
HONG KONG
Background: Alex set up The Home Stylist in 2013 and her role is constantly evolving. She is just as happy in styling mode as she is in the boardroom, and she is passionate about growing the business and continuing the international expansion.
She loves working closely with the team in order to ensure that each client and project is a success.
Hobbies: Alex loves the outdoor nature of Hong Kong, where she frequently goes out trail running and rowing off Middle Island.
Roberta Di Fazio
STYLIST
HONG KONG
Background: Born in Italy, Roberta has always loved design and decorating. After graduating in Fashion, she worked in her family bridal boutique for several years before moving to the U.K. and becoming a stylist in Liberty of London Bridal Suite.
She moved to Hong Kong 10 years ago with her husband and 2 young children and while she took a break to concentrate on her family, she also kept decorating, styling and looking after their rental property business in the U.K. and Europe.
During the pandemic, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an interior designer and graduated from The Interior Design Institute.
LIZ ALBONE-KEELING
Stylist
HONG KONG
Background: Born in Hong Kong, Liz completed her schooling in the UK and went on to work as a stylist and account executive for a number of interior firms in London.
A move to Indonesia inspired her to take up a formal qualification with the KLC School of Design, while she worked with private clients to turn their houses into homes.
She returned to Hong Kong in 2013, with a husband and small dog, and has continued to focus on her love of interiors both personally and professionally ever since. With a particular passion for fabrics, photography and design, she loves being part of The Home Stylist team.
Fizza Mehdi
Stylist
SINGAPORE
Background: Fizza was born and brought up in Pakistan, moved to Singapore in 2003. To pursue her passion and career in design after graduating she practiced with leading styling firms in Singapore.
She wants to help people create beautiful and functional solutions, and a space that feels like home. She loves travelling and spending time with her family.
Helen Vandeweghe
Stylist
Hong Kong
Background: U.K. born Helen lived and worked in France for nine years, subsequently moving to Hong Kong in 2014.
After studying Textiles at university, she held various roles in the industry from manufacturing to retail. When she started her family, she took time off from her career to look after them, but continued to be creative by styling their home, upcycling furniture, making curtains, cushions and decorating. Now as a member of The Interior Design Institute, she is combining her love of interiors and people at The Home Stylist.
Helen lives with her husband and two children in Sai Kung and enjoys yoga, hiking and sewing.
LYNNE GALLACHER
Stylist
ENGLAND
Background: Lynne started her creative career with a BA (Hons) in 3D Design. She then spent almost 25 years in Hong Kong, working in event design and management and later as an interior expert for The Home Stylist.
Lynn moved back to Devon in 2019 with her husband and two children, where she continues to help clients create homes that they love. Since moving back to England she has renovated an old cottage to rent as a holiday let and started an upholstery course. She hopes to be able to offer reupholstery – an artform she loves – as part of her styling skills!
Rachel Webster
Stylist
England
Background: Rachel’s first career was in the city working as a broker with several American banks. This client-facing role developed her skills in negotiation, attention to detail and diplomacy. She then spent another 12 years working for a property search agency. Here, search and advice on the purchase of residential property in London meant honing the skills learnt in the city and she quickly developed a love of property and interiors.
It is this love that lead Rachel to The Home Stylist, where the ideas and inspiration from viewing thousands of London properties – and knowing what works and what doesn’t – helps her clients achieve the home they desire.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Oli De Paolis
Web Developer
Italy
Background: Oli started Digital Nomad Design in 2015 after finding a passion for web development doing favours for friends and family.
The company allows him to bring his skills in design, development and management to small businesses across the World while providing a means of living remotely.
Oli helps keep The Home Stylist online and reaching our amazing audience of home stylists.
Something you didn’t know: Oli currently calls the road home but would like to build his own house one day. An A-frame design using sustainably sourced and recycled wood is the dream!
Jade House
MARKETING
Italy
Background: Jade is the content guru at Digital Nomad Design, the agency who created thehomestylist.org.
Using her diverse background in creative writing, marketing and project management, Jade manages The Home Stylist online presence and helps turn the stylists’ tips and tricks into useful content our audience loves!
Something you didn’t know: Jade now calls Europe home but has lived in both South Korea and Vietnam. She even adopted a dog from the latter and now travels with him and her fiance!
Bea Begg
MARKETING
UK
Background: After studying advertising and branding in Leeds and Barcelona, Bea started her career in marketing and social media, working for brands big and small.
Using her skills gained from experience with other lifestyle brands, Bea manages the marketing and social media at The Home Stylist to expose the brand to new opportunities and to maintain its presence in the home styling market.
Something you didn’t know: Bea competes in several cross-country races each year and is a keen painter!
OUR PARTNERS
Over the years we have developed strong partnerships across Hong Kong and the UK, allowing us to provide our customers with the best in furniture, decor and styling services at unbeatable rates.
We choose our suppliers to suit your space, your style and your budget. For us each project and person is unique and their space should reflect that.
