THE DREAM TEAMIt takes vision, creativity and an exceptional
team of people to establish a successful, award winning interior
design business such
as Jenny Blanc Interiors. Two years after its launch, the
Barbadian showroom is a magnet for visitors looking for original,
beautifulitems for their homes. As well as the full interior design
service, the company also offers a Room-by-Room option and a
fitting-outservice for clients wishing to accessorize their
homes.
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INTERIORSINTERIORS
Open Mon – Sat: 9am to 6pmCaribbean Showroom: Sunset Crest,
Holetown, St. James | Tel (246) 432-0989 | [email protected]
| www.jennyblanc.com
Well known for her exceptional business acumen and after ahighly
successful career in hotel/catering where she developedher passion
for design, 17 years ago Jenny Blanc launched herinteriors company
and opened her first lifestyle showroom inLondon. The interior
design service, of which Caribbean projectsform a core part, offers
exclusive, bespoke design and projectmanagement to both private and
commercial clients worldwide.In December 2012 the company was
awarded InternationalWinner – Best Interior Design Private
Residence by theInternational Property Awards. Jenny divides her
time betweenLondon and Barbados and is personally involved in
everyproject and in the selection of the exceptional range of
productsavailable in both showrooms.
Sue Thomas-Richardson, Design Director, is a nativeBarbadian.
Early in her career she worked for the late HeatherAguilar-Swan, a
notable designer on the island, where shehoned her design skills.
27 years ago she left Barbados to workin the UK as a freelance
designer and worked for the HolbeinCollection for 4 years. When she
and Jenny met, an exceptionaldesign partnership was created with
Sue focussing on thearchitectural, space planning and overall
design concept andusing her local knowledge of Barbados to design
exceptionalhomes and bespoke products suitable for tropical
climates.
The Barbados showroom is run by Emma Blanc, Jenny’s daughter.
Having worked with Jenny on her early business ventures, Emma
thenworked in the entertainment business as a director for At Home,
an event catering business. In 2008 Emma joined Jenny Blanc
Interiors tofocus on business development and in 2011 moved to
Barbados to manage the business here. She recently married local
Barbadianlandscape architect, Russell Corrie, and enjoys the
outdoor life afforded by Barbados. Emma is ably supported in her
role as CaribbeanDirector by Yolanda Haynes, her PA and
administrative assistant.
Long term member of the Barbados team is Showroom/DesignManager,
Desiree Yhap. Customers appreciate her expert interiorsadvice,
extensive product knowledge and her friendly, personalapproach to
helping them select the perfect item for their home.
Sue Thomas-Richardson, Jenny Blanc and Emma Blanc
Desiree Yhap and Yolanda Haynes
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