After an incredible 30 years in the local decor industry, Lynn McAdam, and her company Block & Chisel has established a significant brand at the top end of South African retail and interior design. Her daughter Sue, and son Paul, are now sharing the reigns in this family owned and run business, Paul operationally runs it day to day and Sue heads up the look and feel of the shops. Block & Chisel have featured in many magazines, at trade shows and are a house hold name in South Africa. They have also opened up a flagship store in Illovo, and we caught up with Sue to find out more about this thriving decor business… Tell us about the idea behind Block and Chisel and how it developed in to the well known brand that it is today? My mum had been collecting antiques and hiding them under her bed…