Lisa O’Connor: Founder - Amly & Hawthbush Farm

All photos by Sarah Weal

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF….

Hello, I'm Lisa and l'm a mum of 2, wildlife farmer and cofounder of Amly Botanicals. 10 years ago we moved to Hawthbush Farm in East Sussex with no idea of the adventures to follow. We renovated the house and farm buildings, converted the land to organic, used our springwater to start a natural skincare brand and a brewery... needless to say I am exhausted!

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Contemporary Art - a trip to Hauser & Wirth in Somerset never fails to bring 'me' back to life!

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

Walking the dogs on the farm at daybreak, particularly at this golden time of year (Autumn). Escaping to my favourite island in Greece with a husband and 2 children.

WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON AND WHY?

Annie Hall - La-dee-da, La-dee-da.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AND READING AT THE MOMENT?

From the Oasthouse - By Alan Partridge and The Oak Papers by James Canton

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT SIDELINE?

Understated cool.