Hi. We're Olive.

Introducing Phoebe - founder, style curator and emoji enthusiast!

Having lived and worked abroad as a freelance hairdresser for 12 years and management roles in the fitness industry, Phoebe returned to Ballarat with her British husband Rob and their baby daughter Tilly.

After uncovering an opportunity for high quality property styling in a booming real estate market, Phoebe and her mum Jan took the leap and formed Smuk Property Styling in 2019.

Since then, another two daughters, Lottie & Rosie were born, Jan has retired from the business, and the brand has transformed into Olive Interior Styling (which Phoebe refers to affectionately as her fourth baby!).

With a vibrant and collaborative approach, Phoebe goes above and beyond for her clients. Supported by a fabulous team of stylists, Phoebe’s mission is to deliver a more personalised and creative approach to the Ballarat property styling scene with intentionally designed spaces that evoke yearning in potential buyers.

With a lifelong passion for all things interior and design, joining the team at Olive Interior Styling has been a dream come true for Christine. After having her two beautiful sons, she took the opportunity to complete an interior design course with the Interior Design Institute in Sydney. Having spent much of her career in the service industry, Christine liaises comfortably with both clients and external business partners.

More recently, Christine has utilised her design and styling knowledge to complete substantial renovations to her own home, working alongside her husband Adrian to achieve this.

Christine brings a balance of creativity and practicality to the team. Alongside property styling, she loves creating floor plans, layouts and mood boards, and of course selecting bespoke furniture and decorative items to deliver a beautiful outcome for her clients.

Bree is a true local having lived in Ballarat her entire life.

After having worked in the business sector for just over 10 years and in the building industry, Bree took the plunge to study her Diploma of Interior Design, an area she has always been passionate about, and successfully graduated in 2023.
Bree's experience in business, construction and interior design has provided her with a versatile skill set that seamlessly aligns with her role at Olive Interior Styling. Bree is experienced in project management, client communication and team collaboration, which are all instrumental when it comes to assisting clients and the Olive team with styling properties for sale.

Bree’s attention to detail, ability to optimise and visualise spaces, and her grasp of design principles enables her to contribute to the transformation of any property into a stylish, market-ready home.

First and foremost, Jo is a proud mum to four gorgeous children, Ella, Lucy, Jack and Tilly. Alongside her husband Matt, she has spent the last 15 years designing and project managing multiple property developments.

Upon completion of The Reno School, Three Birds Styling School and the Design School Masterclass, Jo joined Olive Interior Styling in 2021, bringing an extensive knowledge of interiors and the property styling industry to the team. She has a passion for showcasing properties at their best through careful consideration of a home’s best features and utilising clever design solutions. This, alongside in-depth planning and attention to detail delivers a successful outcome that her clients love.

Bianca lives and breathes everything interior design, styling and real estate. A certified graduate of The Interior Design Institute, Bianca is passionate about creating breathtaking spaces for our clients. As a busy mum to three beautiful and energetic children, Bianca and her husband Angus have successfully built and renovated six houses. Juggling is her superpower and she is often seen effortlessly planning and curating stock for upcoming styling projects, whilst uploading to our social media pages, and managing our inventory spreadsheet. In her downtime, you'll find her hunting for irresistible furniture bargains or diving into creative DIY upcycling projects. Bianca loves coming to work at Olive to put her passion into practice.

Shae has recently returned to her home town of Ballarat after years of jet-setting across the globe for both business and pleasure in pursuit of her passion: The world of FASHION! Shae has worked within the fashion industry for over 10 years across multiple roles, so when she saw our latest role pop up she jumped at the chance to try something new within the world of interiors. Shae brings to the team an exceptional ability to blend colours, textures and aesthetics seamlessly! 

It’s no surprise that Shae’s favourite city in the world is Paris due to its effortless chic vibe! Outside of Olive you will find Shae reconnecting with old friends & family as well as working at a premium fashion boutique in Ballarat. 

Shae is a delight to be around and brings so much style and sophistication to the Olive team!