Regularly sharing little gems on her Instagram, Yolanda has plenty of tips to share!
“My biggest pearl of wisdom would be to pace yourself. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. If you’re proactive and prepared for a long timeline, then that’s half the battle won.
Set out realistic targets, so you, your family and your trades have a common goal and everyone is on the same page.
My other advice would be to try and refrain from criticism, both of yourself and of the team. Well, until you truly get the hang of things, and even then, every project is so unique it will throw up different challenges.
We are so used to looking at the most beautiful images online and in magazines, and we really take ourselves to task if our homes don’t turn out the same.
In reality, our budgets, timelines and experience do not hold a candle to that of the big name interior designers, architects and builders so I’ve learnt to be kinder to myself and take those images with a grain of salt. Yes, it’s good to be inspired, but don’t drown in your own expectations that everything should be perfect. You can’t bake a cake without breaking eggs!”