In this sponsored post, Virginia Ransom of That Beautiful Shop talks about her love of beauty and fabrics, and her experience as a woman in business.

VIRGINIA Ransom, owner of That Beautiful Shop in Moss Vale, started her business in 2016 offering pre-loved furniture, décor and upholstery.

“I love classic and timeless interiors, and I gradually included custom Australian-made sofas, armchairs and bedheads together with window treatments,” she says.

With a background as a fashion designer, Virginia says her love of beauty, colour and fabrics is an important element in her styling.

“The famous painter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, said ‘there are quite enough unpleasant things in life without the need to manufacture more’,” she says.

“My primary focus is to work with my clients to further develop their own style of decorating in their home environment.

“I like to incorporate the use of colour and favourite items, then restore and re-upholster existing furniture if needed, as well as include new items to freshen and update their home.

And, Virginia says, of course, comfort is always a key element.

“Your home should be an environment that gives you a sense of belonging and reflects and inspires your life,” she says.

“Our role is to help you to create beautiful spaces with quality furnishings.

“Our suppliers and makers share our priorities of quality workmanship and timely delivery.”

Virginia says she has now added original art in her shop, her own as well as from other artists.

“It’s some years since I painted regularly, and it was time to get back into the studio,” she says.

“There is a shortage of art in the Moss Vale retail area, and I see it as an obvious progression to showcase beautiful, affordable Australian art and sculptures with my furniture settings in the shop.

“Galleries internationally are finally realising the importance of showing art with furniture instead of hanging pieces in otherwise empty rooms. After all, art needs to sit comfortably with the furnishings in the room, whether home or office.

“Fine art can complete a room and turn it into that special place called ‘my home’, a place of physical and emotional comfort, imbued with a sense of peace and belonging, something which has never been as important as now.”

Virginia says she has helped clients in Canberra, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, the Gold Coast and as far away as Melbourne.

“Good service and happy clients are of primary importance to me and my business, and many have also become friends.”

That Beautiful Shop, 406 Argyle Street, Moss Vale. Call 4868 1234, or email info@thatbeautifulshop.com