5 minutes with... TINA NETTLEFOLD
HB TALKS TO THE INTERIOR STYLIST AND FOUNDER OF T.HOUSE HOMEWARES BRAND, WHICH RAISES MONEY FOR CHARITIES
Why did you start T.House?
“I had a successful interior styling and decorating business for years, but in 2020 when our first pandemic lockdown in Melbourne was enforced and my milestone 60th birthday celebrations had to be cancelled, I decided to retire from the business – but I didn’t want to retire from life. The idea was born mid-2020, then we officially launched in April 2021, raising money for EatUp with our Mother and Child Apron Campaign for a Mother’s Day promotion. In less than 12 months we have developed more than 25 products.”
What was the biggest challenge of establishing T.House?
“The logistics involved has been the greatest challenge, such as finding the right people and companies to work with, finding eco-friendly packaging at a reasonable price, and getting items produced in time and trying to find Australian manufacturers.”
How did you decide which charities to work with?
“I only work with three charities, and I chose them based on my belief that no child should ever go hungry in our country, that every child should have a home, and every child deserves the best medical care – EatUp, Lighthouse Foundation and Robert Connor Dawes Foundation.”
What’s your top style tip?
“Make it your own! Remember, it’s your home and it should reflect the way you want to live in your home. It should make you feel like it’s your peaceful oasis, a place where you feel warm and happy.” Visit thouse.com.au or follow on Instagram at @t.house.com.au