My Story

What comes to mind when you think of Greece?

From the moment you step off the plane into the heat, there is so much to experience. From the bustling streets of Athens to white-washed island villages, awe-inspiring historical sites to dazzling beaches. 

And as the sun sets, is there anything better than being welcomed into a taverna, with delicious food brought to your table?

I was lucky enough to spend long summers with my mother’s family in both Athens and the Peloponnese. (In the village of my Yiayia’s birth it seemed that everyone was a relative!) 

I soon learned that a Greek home – ‘to spiti’ – is the centre point of the family, bursting with culture, traditions, Hellenic pride and love.

The scene that captivated me was the dinner table. It was a spectacular sight! Home-cooked food to feed what felt like a hundred people. With olive wood spoons and bowls, ceramic dishes, locally blown glasses, family olive oil and the scent of oregano in the larder.

Bringing items like this home to the UK is what allows me to connect with Greece, every day. Little reminders of where I love to be. 

And this is what led to The Greek House Interiors. I’ve had the pleasure of travelling the country to source the most beautiful, traditional handmade products made by Greek artisans and small family run business. 

So, what do I bring to the dinner table?

For generations, my family has tended our olive grove, producing pure, high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This tradition has now been passed down to me and my sons, Theo and Makis, and we are incredibly proud to produce our very own Zoubaki Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Every drop carries the history of our ancestors, making it a perfect reflection of The Greek House Interiors’ mission—to celebrate and promote this wonderful aspect of Greek culture, the beauty of everyday life in the Greek home, and the traditions of the dinner table.

And now it’s all available to you. 

I hope you’ll enjoy having that feeling of Greece - at home.

Eleni-Maria