Fiona Finds: Art of Discovery

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Far off corners off the world converge inside Fiona Finds, where storied pieces hand-selected by the stylish curator’s discerning eye await their next owner.

Over the threshold of an enticing London shop and beneath a green sign emblazoned “Fiona Finds,” a colorful display of tableware and tokens gathered from around the globe draws patrons inside. The experience is less like entering a shop and more akin to being welcomed into the thoughtfully appointed home of a seasoned traveler.

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Shelves upon shelves painted in the shop front’s signature olive hue are masterfully styled with unique treasures, from handblown Venetian glass to linens discovered in Madeira and hand-painted porcelain or antiques sourced from far-flung markets. The brimful showroom reflects owner Fiona Dreesman’s travels, her collaborations with family-owned workshops, and a natural eye for beauty and the unexpected.

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Before opening Fiona Finds in 2016, the entrepreneur built a career styling both homes and people, with her keen instincts naturally leading to stunning results. “Those experiences taught me how much atmosphere matters; how a room or even a tabletop can completely change the way someone feels,” she says. Fiona allows her emotions and impulses to lead, weaving texture and colors into exquisitely layered scenes. The creative views interior design much as she does personal style: an opportunity to tell a story through pieces infused with character. “I have always been drawn to beautiful objects with a sense of history and craftsmanship,” she says.

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With the bustling streets of London as her backdrop, the city’s international spirit is the perfect locale to beckon visitors who likewise search for keepsakes that offer a sense of place, heritage, and personality. The mix is perfectly eclectic and intentionally so. “I’m less focused on a specific era,” Fiona explains, “and more interested in whether a piece feels enduring and beautifully made.” Above all, she hopes visitors discover wares that will capture hearts like they have hers. “I want people to leave with pieces they genuinely love and will treasure for years,” she says.

 

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Text Lydia McMullen
Photography Jane Hope

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