The Unexpected Objects That Fill A Designer’s Home

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From yellow-tinted trinkets to arty postcards, potted house plants to personal paintings, Alison Lloyd’s Hackney home is overflowing with collectibles. Or, in her words, “I’m a gatherer of crap,” the founder of Ally Capellino smiles, sitting next to a repurposed table she found in a park. “I pick up stuff that I can’t bear the thought of being thrown away.” Long-time readers might recall our first visit to Alison’s flat a few years ago, during which she described her interiors style as “organised clutter”. Much to our delight - and precisely why she’s a brilliant subject for our Seven Wonders series - that hasn’t changed. “I’ve got an emotional attachment to everything,” she says. In our latest film, we tasked her with selecting her favourite things from the many objects that fill her home.
Filming and Editing: Edmund Cook
Production: Hannah Phillips
Graphic Design: Tom Young
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[@valerioskonosov6609]

The squirell running wild in the backround made me understand that this place doesn't get bothered by anyone except the owners... Warm, cozy and personal I would say. Just stunning.

[@mariamurillo825]

Me altera ver el interior lleno de cachivaches😮

[@valerioskonosov6609]

Someones trash is an other mans treasure dear :D @@mariamurillo825

[@gabbytaby]

I love her, we need more about this beautiful woman 💫 What a wonderful home!

[@marniqueriley1136]

"do angels paint?"

[@ekaa5255]

⁠​⁠@@marniqueriley1136that part, lol. What a gem this woman is. She had me at hopping around with her backpack.

[@combatgirl38]

I love her! She's shamelessly awkward and comfortable in her own skin at the same time. She has a fabulous sense of recognition of Joy that I inherently relate to on the basest of levels. I was expecting to find a boring and tone deaf elitist designer's dwelling that I would give about 10 seconds time to but instead I hit full screen and found myself fighting between seeking for more treasures around her house and not wanting to miss a single expression of hers. What a wonderful lady, thank you for sharing her experience!

[@moonbeeps]

Anyone else saw the squirrel running in the background at 1:19 ?

[@kemson4455]

That was the highlight of the video 😅

[@sdmsdm7926]

I did, are squirrels a rare site over there? Good grief! they're so everyday life here, I have tons of peanuts on my fire escape because it's hours long entertainment of my cats. We have Earl the squirrel who thinks he's a tough guy....if we run out of peanuts he's banging on the window....he's sort of scary....

[@philiq18]

That's not a home. That's a story. I'd love to hear more about all the pieces in her house -- very eclectic, but extremely well-curated.

[@jaci960]

wow I loved this concept. I want my house to be like a story book as well

[@lindapoole986]

nicely said!!!

[@linedezainde]

You know that a lot of planning and care went into creating such a warm and effortless-looking environment. That's art to me.

[@Kiwiwanderer]

Beautifully said. Authentic style

[@user-tt5xj5ib1e]

I love homes that attract nature and animals. Watching that squirrel happily bounce along the fence in the background, the fish, lizards, and birds, just so blissful to watch :) 😃😍😃

[@nerdyseun]

"Freedom inside a fairly formal framework" - I love that

[@wendythomas-yd6su]

This was a blessing to watch. What a beautiful personality she has. I would love to sit in her home and listen to her share her life stories all day long 😊 Her home is earthy, beautifully curated and simply warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing her home with us. 🤍

[@lynnmoore4669]

Love everything about this lady and her fascinating home…what a JOY!

[@MsYingyang2]

I love this woman. She is intelligent, talented and appears to really take care of herself. What a successful woman she is. The garden to me is so cool. I would love a sunken pond with koi fish. Truly an inspiration. I will watch again and again.❤

[@CheekyYogaClub]

Such a wonderful, playful human! I love how she kept giving a side eye to the rest of the crew :D

[@tl1110]

"A gatherer of crap." I like that a lot! :)

[@trunorth248]

Saved this one because you just can’t appreciate it all in one viewing!

[@davidowen2396]

I love Alison's aesthetic..and her humble, unpretentious attachment to loved objects...

[@carolinekrager]

Used to live right above Ally in this apartment building. She's so interesting, creative and lovely! Her house and style is truly amazing

[@mariabohlin8287]

Such a lovely woman, with a warm calm humour. Love her cosy home and the meaningful details.

[@janel4582]

LOOOVED this visit, a girl after my own heart!

[@BrownyBird]

The squirrel, the squirrel! Guys did you see it ? That's one of the things I miss from England!😢

[@vibeckehoeganderson6026]

What a beautiful woman and such a soulful home and garden ❤

[@TheFamousJulie]

1:19 you can see a squirrel running on the fence in the background 😊

[@devonlollypop]

what a lovely human being- and a lovely home too!!

[@AthalieM]

what a beautiful person.

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

A flicked twig! A “grouper” what a delightful soul!

[@alisonlloyd4324]

Thanks. , the twig is flocked, like velvet.

[@joak.vintage]

Wow, she is amazing - the beauty of her character is so present in her surroundings. Truly inspiring.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Those unexpected objects can make instant surprises. 🥰✨

[@graceaxisa4213]

Such a delight! The type of person who i'd like to spend time with, in a home full of love and treasures.

[@louisesuffolk]

I love her and her home

[@marilyn3605]

Love her! She is very playful ! She reminds me of my granddaughter that collects stuff! ❤️❤️

[@lynnblack6493]

Definitely a diamond of a home in Hackney!😊

[@mikebegonia6134]

What a charming lady, a bit like an elf. Love her!

[@adoyer04]

i truly love her for this sense of humor and lightness. must have been a funny, crazy girl back then to hang out. shes still beautiful, she could be my mother 😂 😊

[@maaia]

Ooohhh that’s the founder of the brand Ally Capellino! I used to ❤❤❤ her bags. So well made and designed

[@valsmith8113]

Such a great house! Everything has a story and is so eclectic and meaningful.. Really lovely! 🧡💙💜

[@LyraDavis]

1:18 the squirrel running along the top of the wall is just 👌

[@saramatson2750]

I absolutely love her!

[@user-gy8yy7ic3i]

Love this home, loved her!

[@eily_b]

Very pretty. I am sick of all these beige nightmare homes. I need colour and knick knacks too. Love it.

[@netgenrb]

I'm mad or this garden; this is genius! Curated variables -Spectacular! SO glad it came to me...

[@MH-yu7gw]

Love her!!! So stylish yet completely humble and lovely

[@rayalavender]

I absolutely love this home! I'm a design student and I relate to collecting tiny artwork and bits of paper everywhere :))

[@amandawoods4051]

How completely refreshing. I fully enjoyed that just wish it could have been longer. Thank you

[@ericarey64]

i'm gasping as she shares these stories wowww.

[@cassrhem]

Loved this, and the comment about Freedom within a structure ; very relatable (I thinks it’s a definition of Jazz, too), and makes the difference between collections and clutter - her bookshelves, the postcards on the slim shelves

[@liandrade9198]

Love to see happy souls sharing with us ❤

[@hollydivya]

such a beautifully decorated space of stories and a lovely soul. I'm obsessed, convinced me to put my knick-knacks on display!🥰

[@haret0n]

i absolutely adore this humble, charming style goddess's vibe. would like to see the house in total and also her wardrobe and hear her thoughts on her personal style. am sharing this gem of a clip with friends here in new zealand. thank you.

[@myfanwy]

Love the squirrel running across the wall

[@borp6912]

There's a beautiful youthfulness to her

[@shantiseeralan1356]

She so warm and quirky

[@chibicibi6034]

love her she's so sweet

[@andreaandrea6716]

I love this woman and her beautiful world. She is so alive! So intelligent... and fun.

[@leviandrenuet5878]

im in love with her. what a calm and kind person.

[@annrubino6252]

What a beautiful, interesting and creative woman! I loved your home and felt I would be so happy to be there. Good on you.

[@interiordesignschool]

I needed this seven minutes in my life right now, thank you x

[@leighlittlebury2272]

What an amazingly interesting women and her home is full of so much eclectic stuff. We need to know more

[@HarryCopperPot]

I love her home! Best of all, it is lived in like a person and not cleaned up for show like celebrity homes are.

[@argbiggiesmalls9323]

Such a soulful home and garden! Nothing contrived or posing about it. Just pure self-expression and love.

[@digg1ty]

she's really funny! loved this

[@rdrydnghdwolfe1396]

Enchanting from start to finish, both indies and in the garden. (And yes, angels draw.) Thank you!

[@JJ33438]

thank you for this. very lovely.

[@paulvallance4347]

I could have listened to much more of Alison talking about her home's lovely contents and their significance to her. She has fine eye and her house is beautifully understated and shows real soul.

[@narisciatheoraclegoddess]

This is so precious

[@ExLibris-Alys]

What a nice lady. I LOVE that giant leaf above the tele 📺.

[@bridgethughes3244]

I had a similar table in my first apartment as I was to poor to afford a decent table. I now live in a grand house and cant find a suitable large table that says come enjoy dinner and chat for hours. All the luxury dining tables are hard and pretentious. I love your repurposed table. fantastic collection love them all.

[@tiogoala7654]

Beautiful soul! Love her art collection and her home.

[@dollroom]

I’ve found my aspirational version of perfection. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lisabrightly]

I love it! My space is the same. I'm a "grouper" too. 🤗

[@Notesofcitrus]

She is amazing!!! I want to be just like her in the years to come 😭

[@diogopedroso2395]

Loved every single thing about this video

[@kimrikard3529]

i loved that she collects a few simple things, how lovely

[@lisahinkofer2085]

Love your home. Full of wonderful objects and art. Memories and love. It’s a beautiful home

[@winstonsmith9740]

the squirrel bouncing along the fence was cool, around 1.15.

[@dk-ct6rw]

I love her personality and I love her home. It's filled with stories.

[@janemackrell3733]

I love her bags

[@anmnou]

I absolutely LOVE her!!

[@cinergiacinema8693]

Oh you own such an adorable taste and way! Thank you for sharing your view on life and things.

[@user-rf4sf8tj3s]

Really love the moment at 1:18 when a squirrel run over the wall in the background!

[@MimiYouyu]

Lovely, and warm.

[@vk8397]

Love this home!

[@fsadni]

I really love the story behind each piece

[@jezzdiva87]

Love Her! What a charm! 💚🤍💛

[@mercoid]

A good honest house. Fun, comfortable and interesting. Lovely lady.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Love this beautiful home.

[@sanneholm2010]

This is so inspiring and wonderful🙌🙌😍Thank you so much for sharing 🙌❤

[@midmodmadam]

Gorgeous inside and out. And the home.

[@gilenasimons7081]

Extraordinary. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@deborahjones3956]

Love this house and the designer!

[@gather.sip.flourish]

Lovely lovely HOME!

[@bfs1209]

I love a 'lived in' home' !! Beautiful !

[@mildredhighcock7333]

really lovely - thanks

[@larissa-gv5yy]

i'm obsessed with her

[@johna378]

I would buy the odd piece from her shop in Wardour Street in the early 90s. It closed and Pret took it over and destroyed the interior

[@priceandpride]

that naked man drawing is awesome

[@Funes5]

She would be lovely to have as a friend

[@vs-ej1qc]

that beautiful squirrel in the back

[@dayanara2774]

She is delightfully interesting!

[@tavifagascon]

she is such a sweet soul!!!! i enjoyed this video so much and her personality even more

[@mariabanholzer5960]

You are sooooo original!!!!!!! 💫✨☀️🌟🌞💫✨🌟☀️🌞💫✨💐🙏