Jill Sharp Weeks was clearly destined for a career in design. Growing up surrounded by her great great uncle’s paintings (American impressionist William S. Robinson), a photographer father and impressionable teenage years spent living in Japan, it is not surprising that Jill has developed a unique and distinct aesthetic that has informed everything she touches. Please join Susanna and me for a memorable weekend visiting Jill and husband Ray in Charleston at their remarkable renovated historic home!
Having begun her career styling for renowned photographer Tim Street Porter, Jill continued to hone her talent and eye for design, producing and styling features for major international publications, as well as creating visual imagery for prominent companies and corporations. In 2002, she was named the first creative director for Ballard Designs, staying on as a style and product consult until 2015.
Putting her unique and stylish stamp on everything from what she wears to where she lives and how she entertains,
Jill is a creative force to be reckoned with. Her sensibility is inclusive and yet distinct, ranging across cultures and periods to create surprising juxtapositions that delight the eye and sooth the soul.
Since 2014, Jill has worked on design projects from old adobes, farm houses and historic homes. Generally gravitating toward organic, natural materials, Jill’s work incorporates gutsy and graphic elements that instantly offer warmth to the homes’ more modern open architectural plans.
With choices often bold and daring, every space is nuanced with edited art, artisanal products and detailed personal vignettes.
And whether fashion or interiors, Jill has an innate and creative style that embraces the beauty of imperfection.
Jill is, on top of all her other accomplishments, an exuberant survivor. Her recent second bout with cancer and brca2+ diagnosis has not held her back and she continues to create, thinking about her first book, delving into collage and painting and working on STABLE, one of her passion projects involving product collaborations with like-minded artists and friends.
all photos by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence
So thank you Jill and Ray – we had the most marvelous time living in your exceptional Charleston world!!
I am so inspired. I spend most of my creative power on my shop and neglect my personal space. I need to reorder my priorities now! Thank you for giving me that shove that has been desperately needed. xoxo Mary
What an amazing woman !
Beautiful , clever , stylish and above all a survivor – what an inspiration .
Loved this post .
Anthony Ferrie
Seriously????? So much inspiration. Intimate, aspirational, creative, fun. Please keep doing what you are doing. I gobble up each post. Thank you so much
Jill is one fabulous creative woman! Every detail is amazing. What a great party she gives!
Loved every minute of this video. Thank you!
Outstanding LONG for a change!….video….such a creative woman..can’t say enough for her talent and unique outlook on life.
There’s a book:I Want To Be Her….about sums Jill up from my point of view…thank you Stacy and Susannah!
Five stars!
Patricia
This is my favorite of all your videos. Jill is absolutely inspiring. Simply gorgeous.
You’al just have too, too much fun!!! Party on!! franki
This is just EVERYTHING!
Thank you all.
This is the most textured, balanced vision you’ve shown us yet! Absolutely stunning…love your website!
WOW just WOW. One of my all time favorites!
fantastic! congrats both! how exquisite Jill, and Susana the homes you visit are a must.
Amazing Charleston home and interesting lady…love your videos and opportunity to meet such creative individuals. Charleston is such a charming city.
Wow. What a full life. Her home is a testament to all her travel and work experiences. Such a delight.
Thank you for such inspirations i need to stop procrastinating and start on my home too
Wow what s fantastic home. very inspirational
OMG that range exhaust is BRILLANT!!!!
Thank you for such inspirations i need to stop procrastinating and start on my home too
As always your videos are amazing! I have to say I love the completely uniqueness of her home!
Keep them coming!
Love your blog and the videos, but it seems as if the posts are becoming less and less frequent. Hope there is a lot more coming our way!