In the second part of our exclusive interview series on gorgeous Australian coastal homeware companies, we proudly introduce you to Plumeria Coastal Home.
Meet Sam the delightful and bubbly Founder and Creative Director of Plumeria Coastal Home. Sam's honourable mission when establishing Coastal Home was to bring only the very best in stylish coastal inspired homewares, particularly those that have a handcrafted artisan feel rather than mass produced items.
Sam hand selects all the items and has skillfully tailored them to key interior styles popular in Australia as well as overseas.
Right now Plumeria Coastal Home has 15% off all products until Tuesday 18th Oct, just visit Coastal Home on facebook, hit the 'like' button and enjoy online coastal shopping from your own sun lounger.
Meanwhile, we caught up with Sam were she gives all aspiring business owners some fantastic advice from her own experience, here's more;
Tell us more about Sam.
Funny, outgoing, champagne lover, determined and headstrong.
How did your career bring you to this point?
I’ve finally found my calling combining my 2 great loves, chic products and the coastal life. Growing up on Qld’s Gold Coast, I spent my youth retrieving sand from my togs and building sandcastles on Burleigh Beach.
I learnt to speak Japanese at school from the age of 13, which spring boarded me into sales roles for some of the world’s luxurious labels, Gucci, Fendi, Versace and Salvatorre Ferragamo.
My love for luxury products, living by the beach and making a house a home have all come together beautifully.
What are you most proud of?
I’ve always believed in myself and taken risks. No matter what I always give 150% commitment to whatever path I choose to take, so I’ll never be left knowing ‘what could have been’.
You may not always succeed at everything you try your hand at, but at least you had the conviction and confidence to give it a go.
Tell us what your best decision has been?
To stay true to myself and the direction I want my business to go in. As a business owner, it can be easy to be led down a path that doesn't reflect your brand ethos or direction by people who think they know better.
No-one knows your business better than you do, so stick to your guns and stand firm.
Creatively, who inspires you?
India Hicks for her idyllic island decor, Jeff Leatham for his amazing floral creations and Kelly Hoppen for pure style.
What is Sam most passionate about?
I’m a typical Taurean, so I love beautiful things and beautiful homes. A home really is your sanctuary, somewhere to retreat to and recharge.
Plumeria Coastal Home is all about sourcing quality, unique products that enhance your space so you’ll want to spend more time there.
I’m also very passionate about timeless 5 star customer service, it’s about the whole experience, which is why we have such a high return customer base.
Can you share with us your best lesson learnt?
Be prepared to put in the hard yards, don’t have instant gratification expectations and never compromise on what it is you stand for.
I’ve also learnt that having a Pinot Gris at 3:30pm after a hard day of wrapping starfish and cushions is totally acceptable.
Which person living or deceased would you most like to meet?
There’s too many ….Princess Diana, Dame Edna, India Hicks, Hugh Jackman, Lucille Ball, George Burns, oh what a dinner party that would be!
What are your future plans for Coastal Home?
To establish Coastal Home as Australia’s premier coastal/beach home wares online store.
I also dream of hating hot chips, white Tim Tams and melted cheese jaffles but that’s a work in progress.
What are you reading?
“Last night at Chateau Marmont” by Lauren Weisberger, I’m still only on page 8, as I’m always running behind on my home décor magazines. Elle Décor is my absolute fave.
How fabulous, thanks Sam it's always a delight to talk to you.
Here's Oceania Island Livings tropical pick of Coastal Homes beautiful products, they also have a lovely range based on Aussie Beach House, Coastal Home as well as the gorgeous and ever popular Island Style.
(all images courtesy of Plumeria Coastal Home)
Happy Island Styling.
