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If you had to choose four key colours that have shaped your life, what would they be? Host Patrick O’Donnell understands how colour works in our homes but also how it works in our heads, our hearts, our identities. As a colour expert for Farrow & Ball he gets to roll his sleeves up and turn people’s colour dreams into realities. So join him for The Chromologist, as he immerses himself in the lives of creatives, designers and performers who share their stories through colour, guided by the Farrow & Ball colour chart. And uncover your own colour story.
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- Dec 22, 202527 min
The Chromologist: Fee Greening
Fee Greening, a dip pen and ink illustrator, is known for her experimental approach to art, rooted in medieval and Gothic design. Sitting down with Paddy, she reflects on the journey that shaped her distinctive style, from her youthful immersion in Gothic and grunge aesthetics while touring with her partner’s band, to a return to the coast, where the rhythms of nature and the richness of traditional folklore began to leave their mark on her work.Recently, Fee brought her vision to life in her first illustrated book, A Dictionary of Fairies. She talks openly about how embracing creative freedom and prioritising self-expression over conventional “tastefulness” has developed her work in new and exciting ways.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Fee's life hereFollow Fee on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 15, 202532 min
The Chromologist: Suleika Jaouad
In this special edition of The Chromologist, Emmy Award–winning writer, activist, and artist Suleika Jaouad reflects on her journey as a best-selling author and the creator of The Isolation Journals, a newsletter and creative community.Suleika shares how colour has played a profound role throughout her life, from her imaginative childhood experiments to her emotional responses to the hospital environments where she has undergone cancer treatment. A three-time cancer survivor, she used colour and imagination to envision her future home, transforming that vision into a personal refuge filled with hope and optimism.Paddy visits Suleika in this realised space to explore her creative use of colour and decoration, from her thoughtfully curated interiors to cherished details like a vintage typewriter gifted by Tom Hanks.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Suleika's life hereFollow Suleika on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 8, 202526 min
The Chromologist: Alfie Nickerson
Alfie Nickerson, founder of Burnt Fen Flower Farm, is no stranger to vibrant colour. Since establishing the farm in 2019, he has been growing and arranging cheerful, seasonal blooms that capture the joy of British-grown flowers. Yet, as Alfie admits, this path was never part of his original plan. He initially set out simply to grow vegetables as a hobby, with no intention of selling flowers at all.Paddy visits Alfie at Burnt Fen HQ to explore the story behind his unexpected venture and to celebrate the charm of homegrown flowers. Reflecting on his journey, Alfie shares how trading a fast-paced London lifestyle for rural Norfolk has transformed both his outlook and his work, surrounding his days with a new sense of purpose and colour.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Alfie's life hereFollow Alfie on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 27, 202528 min
The Chromologist: Butter Wakefield
Butter Wakefield has over fifteen years of experience in designing and creating gardens that are both inspirational and purposeful. Having grown up on a small farm on the East Coast of America, she developed a love for nature and rural landscapes. It was this passion that eventually led her to study gardening in London.Guiding Paddy through her London home, Butter reveals how she has transformed her garden into a sanctuary that evokes the spirit of the countryside. She reflects on how the colours found in her garden have inspired her interiors, and how, following her divorce, she embraced bolder, more expressive hues throughout her home. Colour, she notes, has become a way to express her personality and evolving tastes.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Butter's life hereFollow Butter on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 24, 202524 min
The Chromologist: Charlotte Freemantle
Charlotte Freemantle, Managing Director of the renowned antique dealership Jamb, shares the story behind her enduring passion for interior furnishings. From the reimagining of Aldourie Castle to the styling of her own Georgian townhouse, Charlotte demonstrates an instinctive eye for colour, texture, and balance, seamlessly pairing antiques with complementary textiles to create timeless interiors.In conversation with Paddy, Charlotte reflects on building Jamb alongside her husband, Will Fisher, and on shaping the brand into one celebrated for its distinctive expression of the English Country House aesthetic.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Charlotte's Life hereFollow Charlotte on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 17, 202528 min
The Chromologist: Pearl Lowe
Celebrated designer and style icon Pearl Lowe shares her remarkable journey from rock-and-roll frontwoman to country living, where she has cultivated her distinctive vintage-inspired aesthetic. Paddy visits her eclectic Somerset home to explore the characterful property and uncover hidden treasures within her collections of traditional 1920s dresses.Their conversation delves into Pearl’s experiences with addiction, motherhood, and reconnecting with nature, themes that have profoundly shaped her outlook and creative work. Through her story of reinvention, resilience, and artistry, Pearl brings to life a world of colour, nostalgia, and self-expression.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Pearl's life hereFollow Pearl on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 3, 20252 min
The Chromologist: Preview Series 4
Colour expert for Farrow & Ball, Patrick O’Donnell returns with series four of The Chromologist podcast, to explore how colour works in our homes but also how it shapes our identities and life stories. Guests include Pearle Lowe, Alfie Nickeron and Suleika Jaouad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 19, 202534 min
The Chromologist: Ben Andrews
For our PRIDE special episode, Patrick O'Donnell sits down with Ben Andrews, an organic farmer from Herefordshire and founding member of Agrespect, a group that aims to tackle LGBTQIA+ discrimination and share positivity, to encourage the agricultural industry to be a more inclusive and diverse environment.While exploring Ben's family farm, the pair discuss his childhood, defined by his grandparents' sofa, a winning foray into rowing and his love for golden hour. From the importance of ecosystems in organic farming, to his passion for river health and bird photography, Ben's story is blossoming with enthusiasm for the great outdoors.Learn about the colours featured in each episode hereSee the colours of Ben's Life hereFollow Ben on Instagram hereFollow us on Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Chromologist
If you had to choose four key colours that have shaped your life, what would they be? Host Patrick O’Donnell understands how colour works in our homes but also how it works in our heads, our hearts, our identities. As a colour expert for Farrow & Ball he gets to roll his sleeves up and turn people’s colour dreams into realities. So join him for The Chromologist, as he immerses himself in the lives of creatives, designers and performers who share their stories through colour, guided by the Farrow & Ball colour chart. And uncover your own colour story.
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