About

Hi, I’m Charly, the founder of Wax & Wane Interiors.

I’m a military wife with three small children - two of whom have sensory processing differences. Living alongside us is our senior tuxedo cat who completes our family and rules with her fluffy paw.  

Living a seemingly nomadic lifestyle due to the constant military house moves since my mid 20’s, my early career has been diverse. Having gained a degree in Business and Economics at Exeter University, I initially worked as a civil servant before going back to Exeter to complete a Masters’ Degree in International Relations. Over the years, I’ve worn many different hats across the public, private, and charity sectors before dedicating the last few years to being a stay at home mum to my three young children.

You will often find me these days with my nose in a book, a cat on my lap and a steaming cup of tea in my hand.

My children are highly sensory seeking. My home has struggled with the persistent jumping, rolling and crashing. Furniture has been broken, drawn on, and stained beyond repair. My auditory & tactile sensitivity has been pushed to its limit. I knew I had to find a way to marry these clashing sensory behaviours and our homes’ interiors together so that we all could thrive within our home.

So, in 2023, I re-trained with The British College of Interior Design to gain a Diploma of Professional Interior Design.

My go-to design style is traditional and classical with rustic elements. Timeless elegance with textural inputs from raw wood and stone with natural fibres such as linen and cotton. I will often opt for more neutral and low impact colour schemes in my own home to avoid visual overwhelm, but I love hearing about the colour schemes other people are drawn to and the excitement of seeing them feel so comfortable in their homes.

I am delighted to have set up Wax & Wane Interiors in 2024 to focus on serving those who struggle with sensory processing difficulties to create homes that are sensory affirming as well as aesthetically beautiful.

So if you feel out of step, then step inside…