My first Q&A - Find out more about me, my background, how I got started in design, and how old I am!

Welcome to my very first Q&A!

Thank you to everyone who left me a question. I did try to incorporate all of them into this video and cover as many topics as possible - so I hope that you will enjoy the video.

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[carmencaldera]

Nicolas, you don't need to go to any school because elegance, class and distinction are innate in you .... You are like a beautiful ancient gentleman, reincarnated in our days, I love your personality, your maturity, your knowing how to be, definitely the child that every mother wishes she had. Trust yourself, you will get very high in this world.

[omowhanre]

I absolutely LOVE the lack of pretension. You could completely lie to us that you're from an aristocratic family, but you don't. That says alot about character. Thank you

[jinidesilva]

Omg you are 30? You look so young 😍😍 I thought you were 21 or 22



And 30 is not old at all 🥰

[karinafigueroa]

I’m from Colombia living in the US for the last 10 years... It’s a really nice place full of wonderful people. People never cease to amaze me here with their generosity and hospitality.

[debbieparenti]

I love you calm demeanor. You are bringing beauty and harmony into this crazy chaotic world we seem to be living in. Keep doing what you are doing. We need more people like you bringing balance to our environment. Thank you. It's important to bring a sense of civility and humaness back into our culture.

[stellamartin]

After being in an 8 year depression, you have inspired me to see the beauty and elegance in simple everyday life, like I used to be when I was younger…you are a God sent…

[paulphillips]

A voice that wraps you in cashmere and hands you a hot Nicolas.

[bluelunevideos]

I'm not surprised that you have such a large fan base in the US. We are aching for some elegance and grace these days. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. You really are lovely.

[piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

“I swear you have stepped out of a Jane Austen Novel and I’ve died and gone to heaven. “
Your so soothing and calming to listen to. You are definitely an old soul, and I can listen to you all day long. Your friends and the people you are around on a daily basis, are so lucky!

[nancyharris]

Well done, Mr. Fairford. I would suggest that you start planning your first book about living with beauty. I will buy one, certainly. Photos of Edinburgh, recipes, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, simple and elegant entertaining. Happy to be one of your supporters from the US. Sorry if I seem pushy! My son is about your age and is in the Arts. Have a lovely day.

[nansanfilippo]

You are so sincere, honest and thoughtful. I enjoy your insight, share your love of antiques, fabrics, classic style as well. Keep on!

[patriciabales]

Hi Nicholas,
I am currently a professor at an interior design school in Southern California. It is unfortunate that some of your friends felt that their particular design interest/s were not addressed in design school. Here in the United States, what you are referring to is called Historical Preservation. One of my graduate students is doing her research-based capstone project on just that.

As for you being a design, you have achieved your goal via a different path! It does not mean that you are not a designer in the true sense, just like there are those who are natural teachers without the formal training. You surely are a talented designer to your core and I recognize that and applaud that. In addition, you have lived in places that are truly historical, we do not have anything as old or as beautiful in the U.S. I have been fortunate to have traveled to Spain, the London area, Ireland, France, and last year Scotland with a view of the Edinburgh castle from our hotel window. You are blessed to live in the U.K. and I learn so much from you in your YouTubes! Bravo and keep doing what you are doing!

[colleenm]

You're such a refreshingly honest person. I love the way you've become a designer, create content, share, and continue to educate yourself. I love you videos. I learn something from each one!

[chrisperezw]

Literally you don’t look like 30 years old. I thought you were 18!!! 🤭🤯😳

[rubytuesday]

My goodness…you are certainly a natural talent. Your calm, soothing, relaxing way of speaking and your detailed descriptions make everything sound elegant. Plus, your diction and grammar is impeccable. I can see a future with a Nicholas Fairford lifestyle brand of various items (linens, tableware, teas, books, skincare…the possibilities are certainly endless). :o)

[soledadearcoverde]

Nicolas, I am from Brazil and I speak Portuguese. I am studying English and always searching for videos to improve my listening. Yesterday I came across with one of your videos and a loved it. I can understand almost 75/80% of what you speak. Nicolas, this is Just to say how nice is to learn English at the same time I am listening to so nice person as you. Thanks.

[eduardoramirezjr]

You must have a portrait of yourself hidden in an attic, because you definitely appear 10 years younger. Keep up the good work. 👍

[joajoa]

Nicolas is like another version of ASMR to my ears... his voice. Such a blessing. ❤❤

[missmaggie]

The best designers or artists are not taught. It comes from a special place, a love, a passion. I love the vintage because you are honoring history & loving the past. Thank you so much for being who you are a sharing the passion.

[EsyTarot]

I love your videos! So sophisticated and with a soothing voice 😍 thank you for sharing more about u