Style, Storytelling and the Power of Detail - Orla Neligan
In this episode of Style Stories, we’re joined by writer, editor and creative director Orla Neligan—founder of creative media studio Cornershop—for a rich and reflective conversation on visual storytelling, intuitive style and the beauty of thoughtful details.Orla shares how her childhood comic books, a teenage darkroom, and a lifelong love of magazines led to a career spanning food styling, interiors, branding and set design. She talks about the feeling of a space, the value of repurposing what you already own, and why creativity works best when it’s collaborative—not contrived.From the scent of a room to the spine of a book, Orla shows how the smallest elements can tell the biggest stories.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTOrla Neligan’s creative path—from comic books to CornershopWhy storytelling is at the heart of great interiorsRepurposing what you already have, to style your spaceThe value of collaboration and trusting your creative teamHow to make a space feel personal, not perfect GUEST DETAILS Orla Neligan is a writer, editor, producer and stylist, and the founder of Cornershop, a creative studio specialising in visual storytelling across interiors, food, lifestyle and branding. With a career spanning journalism, editorial direction and set design, Orla has worked on everything from in-flight magazines to cookbooks, photoshoots and TV sets.She has served as editor of Abroad Magazine, Cara (Aer Lingus), Business Traveller, SQ (Superquinn), and K (The K Club Hotel), and has contributed features to The Irish Times, The Sunday Business Post, Irish Tatler, and more. As a stylist and creative director, she’s brought her sharp eye and signature warmth to brands, broadcasters, publishers and personal projects alike.Whether she’s styling a set, writing a feature or shaping a brand’s identity, Orla’s work is grounded in authenticity, elevated by detail, and always tells a story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/orla-neligan-99781b16/ https://www.cornershopproductions.com/ MORE INFORMATIONFind EZ Living Interiors online at www.ezliving-interiors.ie. Style Stories is produced for EZ Living Interiors by dustpod.io QUOTES Collaboration works when ego leaves the room. It’s never just one person—it’s the whole team that makes something great – Orla Neligan Have you ever walked into a space and felt something straight away—even before you’ve looked around? That’s the magic I’m always chasing – Orla NeliganYou're trying to create a narrative that feels like someone—relatable, inspiring, and maybe a little bit surprising – Orla Neligan
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