I believe that
About
living well begins with what we surround ourselves with.
Hi, I’m Pamela Séchaud. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Art Direction — a training that sharpened my eye and shaped the way I see spaces.
My story
I’ve always been someone who observes closely, learning by looking at how things are made, how they work, and why some solutions simply feel right.
I studied Art Direction, which sharpened that instinct and trained my eye to notice proportion, materials and the small details that change how something feels.
In 2017, I casually started The Gem Picker as an online space to gather everything I loved across design, lifestyle and everyday aesthetics, simply a place to keep track of the “gems” I kept finding.
A year later, after moving into another rental, I decided I didn’t want to live in spaces that felt temporary or impersonal anymore. Being a tenant pushed me to be resourceful, to find smart, affordable ways to make a place feel truly mine.
That constraint sharpened my thinking. I spent hundreds of hours looking further, comparing options and hunting for pieces that felt thoughtful, well‑made and fairly priced, the kind that give a home character without the high price tag.
Along the way, I built a personal archive of links, makers and suppliers I could rely on, learning where to look, what’s worth the price and how to avoid disappointment when ordering online.
Over time, The Gem Picker naturally followed that journey, shifting toward interiors and intelligent sourcing.
Looking back, sourcing isn’t something I decided to do. It’s something I’ve always done.
Today, I’m simply putting that experience and that archive to work for others, turning years of research and obsession into something genuinely useful for people who care about interiors as much as I do.
What I do
The Gem Picker is a sourcing and discovery studio.
Working with interiors today means navigating an overwhelming amount of choice, more brands, more makers, more platforms and more inspiration than ever before. Whether you design professionally or simply care deeply about your home, keeping track of what’s new, interesting and well‑made has become work in itself.
There’s simply more out there than anyone could reasonably explore on their own. So the real challenge isn’t taste, it’s time. Discovery has become a craft of its own. That’s where I come in.
1. Scouting the web
2.Real‑world testing
3. Value, not markup
Finally, I weigh value against quality. Years of sourcing for myself and others taught me how to spot the sweet spot — where materials, finishes and durability justify the price, and where you’re simply paying for a label. Knowing when to invest and when to save is often what makes a project feel both smart and considered.
I spend hours roaming beyond the obvious — digging through small studios, independent makers, social platforms and overlooked corners of the web. From Instagram rabbit holes to Pinterest boards and niche marketplaces, I bookmark, compare and cross‑reference until only the most interesting sources remain.
I’ve never been afraid to order from unfamiliar shop or small workshop. Over the years, countless orders taught me how platforms really behave — shipping, fees, reliability and hidden costs.
So when I recommend a source, it’s based on experience or trust .
