House of Home – the HUGE Australia online store for furniture, homewares, building and renovating products – is coming to life THIS WEEKEND for an exclusive Pop Up event in Melbourne. From March 18 to 20, Melbourne is set to reinterpret how retailers and consumers engage and shop when House of Home takes over star designer Shaynna Blaze’s inner …
I’ve got to say, I’m a total Circa Home convert. There are so many candle brands on the market, but this one is the only one I buy for my family and friends now. Why? The fragrances are DIVINE (I have a sweet tooth so there are plenty to suit me!), the branding and packaging …
Creme Brulee – the delicious new edition from Circa Home Read More »
The smart home has well and truly arrived, with many of us already using technology to curate the aesthetic of our home. These days with technology, it really is easier to gather inspiration, curate and create every element of your home to your liking, from interior decorating to landscaping. Read on for some of my favourite websites and …
Could technology make creating your dream home even easier? Read More »
We all love taking photos. For most of us, every picture snapped on our cameras, phones and tablets represents a moment which we have felt the need to capture and keep safe forever. However, are our treasured memories really as treasured as they used to be? Almost everyone is guilty of it. We take hundreds, in some …
If you can get your outdoor space right, it adds a whole extra living area to your home, not to mention boosting your property’s value. But how exactly can you make the most of the space and somewhere that you can enjoy in all seasons? Build a deck cover What better way to protect your outdoor …
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After 20 years of marketing, two sons and a stop at ISCD to study colour and design, French-born Valérie Moreno dived head first into a new career path: home decoration. Bastille and Sons is her debut collection of contemporary designer brands and lifestyle accessories hand-picked in France. Every single original product is the combination of talented creative …
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Saint Gertrude is marmalade-haired, machine-wrangling artist and teacher Amy Constable – one of Australia’s original new letterpress printers. Just a girl, and a printing press. Or five. From her light-filled space in Little Gold Studios in Brunswick, Melbourne, Amy has swiftly become the go-to person for top-notch printing. Saint Gertrude offers artisanal letterpress printing, modern letterpress classes and an open-access studio …
Melbourne’s lady of letterpress opens classes for 2016! Read More »
Renovations can be stressful and time consuming, regardless of the scale, but the key to a positive experience is forethought and planning. Whether you need to accommodate a growing family or want to update the style of your home, we’ve covered the key considerations to keep in mind when doing your renovation research! 1. What is …
We all love a before and after shoot so it’s with delight I present this mega-renovation by Michelle Walker, Director of Michelle Walker Architects. Michelle recently took on the challenge of transforming her very own Manly Vale post-war fibro bungalow into a modern five bedroom family home. In her practice, Michelle works on contemporary architectural projects for her Sydney clients, …
before and after renovation / fibro bungalow transformed into family home Read More »
The brilliant collaboration between global furnishings company West Elm and local Australian makers is back for 2016! I discovered some fab antipodean producers from the opening of Melbourne’s West Elm wayyy back in 2013 (check out my post!) like Vice and Velvet . Focused on building a sense of community in all of its stores, the Brooklyn-based home furnishings …
Let’s not beat around the bush: one of the BEST things about Christmas is the FOOD! I’ve tracked down some new takes on old classics along with some quirky and delicious recipes so you can enjoy your Christmas feasting even more this year! Take a look… Snowy Chocolate Pinecones – RECIPE HERE! Oreo Peppermint Bark – RECIPE …
Selling a home can be an incredibly daunting process. Few home owners truly know what they are getting themselves into when they list their property on the market and many look back on the process, wishing they had a few tips to help them along the way. We’ve included some of our top tips below to navigate …
Now that summer has finally arrived, dealing with extreme heat at home can be a challenge. While you can simply open the windows and let the fresh air in, there are lots of other ways to beat the heat and keep your home stylishly cool during warmer months. Here are a few suggestions you might want to consider. …
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Interior design is all the rage, but when it comes to home aesthetics many skim past the overall feel that exterior design can contribute. The majority of home improvement projects focus on the interior detailing which means that sometimes, the outside your home doesn’t get enough attention. But every detail, whether big or small can have an affect …
Building your dream home is probably on most people’s bucket list, and most of us strive to make it happen in this lifetime. So it is important to make the most out of the experience the moment you make the dream a reality. It can be a tricky and expensive business, but it’s important not to …
How the expertise of an architect can help you build your dream home Read More »
Small details are what make for good interior design, and they can make or break a look if they aren’t addressed. But having to check all the nuts and bolts is not always easy, and it adds to the list of elements to think about when you’re already busy designing a space. Even worse, there is the …
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I’ve just found the most incredibly styled Christmas party – and one that’s kid-friendly too! I don’t know if it’s the teepees, reindeer cups, glitter pinecones or the beautiful home peeking out of the background that I love the most. Hosted by 100 Layer Cakelet, the festive kids party was set up by LA’s Fire and Creme …
There’s a fair chance that one day you plan to buy a property and rent it out as an investment. This is a super popular way here in Australia to add an extra income stream to your all-important bank account. The Australian property market has experienced a boom over the past decade and there is no sign of …
Although lighting plays a crucial part in both interior and exterior spaces, we tend to pay far less attention to it than we should. We often give most of our time to looking for the perfect furniture and accessories without realising that they only really look there best when there is proper lighting. Lighting also creates the mood and ambience …
In those precious few days before Christmas, shopping centres will be slammed with people busy trying to avoid Christmas rush, and people competing to score the best deals. And of course, there’s the task of finding the perfect gift. You would think that with such a long list you would have figured out what to get your loved …
Just as you would naturally take a car for a test drive before deciding whether to buy it, before purchasing a property you would not give a second thought to getting an independent building inspection, right? Given that buying a home, investment or business property is a huge financial outlay and commitment, it’s surprising that some people don’t use an independent …
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The long, hot days of summer provide the perfect opportunity to throw open the doors of your home and welcome visitors for a season of sharing and entertaining. It’s also a chance to embrace the great outdoors and bring that relaxed, tropical lifestyle to your home. If you’re looking to make the most of the long days of summer, here …
How fortunate was I to be invited for a personal tour of the 2015 The Block ‘Blocktagon’ and meet the couples of the show themselves?! And they were exactly how they come across our TV screens – funny, playful and normal people (surprise, surprise!). I was there to check out the newly renovated kitchens but I couldn’t …
I need a stronger word than ‘love’! The Circa Home candles are seriously heavenly. The Australian brand says it is ‘reminiscent of a bygone era, a special time, a captivating memory’, which is fitting of course as fragrances are a key way to evoke memories of people and places from the past. Circa Home sets itself …
The divine Circa Home (and its new limited edition Christmas collection!) Read More »
The brunch scene is making leaps and bounds around the country, as cafes serving haloumi and bacon, smashed avocado, sugar-infused milkshakes and acai bowls continue to pop up on every corner. The food is great and the caffeine hit is welcomed with open arms, but it’s the café designs that really get people talking. As breakfast and brunching …
I featured the sassy metallic napkins of Melbourne’s Fazeek in April. Now, 6 months on, founder Jackie Fazekas is smashing goals left, right and centre. I can’t help but feel proud of and excited for Jackie seeing her business grow from inception to ‘officially killing it’! Jackie started with linen napkins and has now expanded into aprons, cushions, table …