I find a lot of illustrations on the market at the moment are repetitive or lack a sense of character about them, so when I came across New York artist Sara Boccaccini Meadows’ designs for OHMYHOME, I couldn’t help but fall in arty, colourful love. Sara takes inspiration from the tiny details in her everyday surroundings to …
Woodland Treasures collection by Sara Boccaccini Meadows Read More »
What started in 2006 as a collaboration between designer Bec Dowie and her father, furniture maker Douglas Snelling, has grown into an award-winning company with a global following. The New Zealand based company, Douglas and Bec, recently designed feature lighting at The Ritz Hawaii and the new Marriott Hotel in Portland, Oregon. In Paris, the Panache Hotel …
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I first came across Mapiful a year or so ago and immediately shared it with my family. Having grown up in England and emigrated as a family to Australia, we have a strong connection to and love for our birthplace and former home; Oxford. We love maps and the stories that they bring out. So, …
I’ve been eyeing off the pieces by Ethnicraft ever since I turned into a ‘grown up’ and started lusting over furniture. Those solid pieces of functional and timeless wooden furniture are what I’m all about! But I was surprised to hear that Ethnicraft employs more than 2,000 people and is sold in more than 50 countries! With …
Ethnicraft: bringing us the timeless beauty of solid wood Read More »
It’s been just over one year since I first came across Fazeek and interviewed owner Jackie Fazekas. But can you believe it, this powerhouse has already launched into a new range of products?! I don’t think many words are needed for this post, because the products speak for themselves. They are Fazeek’s first ever collection of colourful belly baskets – all …
For owner Sarah Morrison, Maisey Candle is much more than just a business. Sarah comes from a family who love beautiful scents. Her great-grandmother would fill her home with hand-poured candle creations, producing that heart-warming atmosphere we all at times long for. This lady’s name? Maisey. Sarah decided she wanted to replicate the authenticity and warmth that her family experienced every time …
Caroline Crivera has always nurtured her creative streak, but it took a few years until she really found her passion. She grew up in Echuca and moved to Melbourne to study Advertising at RMIT. After working within that industry for a good ten years, Caroline felt that her work-life balance was off kilter, so she made the …
Small batch linen with modern prints – hello Flat+Fitted! Read More »
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a special Mother’s Day breakie at Mozi in Melbourne Central to explore the gorgeous homeware ranges. I fell in love with the ‘Folklorian’ collection – inspired by the rich artistic traditions of the Otomi women of Mexico. I’m normally one for minimal design, but the floral prints and …
I love crockery that isn’t perfect, rather plates and bowls that have an organic, pebble-like shape. And I think that’s the perfect way to describe the beautiful new tabletop collection by Glenn Tebble for his brand, GT Homewares. It features satin glazed pieces in six shades including Ash, Earth, Grass, Onyx, Sky and Soil. The pieces are hand …
It’s hard not to feel a sense of pride when you see a small Australian business simply smashing it. So when I stumbled across One Tiny Tribe, I couldn’t help but fall in love with their simple, modern and fun-loving prints and the fact that they are absolutely killin’ it on Instagram. Then, I discovered their …
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 »
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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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 …
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 …
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 »
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 …
What better way to launch a new business than with a photo shoot? The clever founder of Sydney’s NOD, Lauren Esplin, brought together a number of Australian designers for a bedroom inspiration photoshoot. The photoshoot features the products and designs of celebrated homeware designers Kip & Co, Olli Ella, Milkcart, Bramwell Designs, Major Minor, One Two Tree and Staple & …
Introducing NOD: environmentally friendly, artistic bedheads! Read More »
If I say the word ‘UGG’ to you, chances are one thing comes to mind: those comfy, fluffy moccasins that have become a national symbol here in Australia. So you might be surprised to learn that the footwear brand designs homewares too – and very stylish ones at that! But before I share the new collection, I only just …
Bonnie and Neil can do no wrong. Quality fabrics, bright colours and unique products like those amazing screen-printed plywood tiles. I thought it couldn’t get much better than their Archipelago collection (read my previous blog post about it here) with the colourful garland prints. But I reckon I’ve found my new favourite range. The Melbourne-based Bonnie Ashley …
Melbourne-based father and daughter duo Phillip Jones and Kerri Wallace had always dreamed of one day working together. After migrating to Australia from South Africa in 1989, the pair maintained ties with their heritage by returning to South Africa annually to visit family and friends. Their strong connection with the people and culture ignited a …
Klaylife: clay bead chandeliers making a difference to a South African community Read More »
Talk about a talented duo! Partners in life and work, Stephanie and Doron both work for their own clients in the marketing and creative sphere, and have just launched their own project: a store and hire destination for lovers of the great outdoors. Homecamp has wide appeal, from the general camper after some new kit, the …
If you haven’t already come across Wallabuy, you’re in for a treat! It’s one of Australia’s newest online homewares/gift/style stores and full of very ‘I can see myself using/wearing/giving that’ products – handy hey?! So to celebrate one of the most loved up or lonely days of the year (we’ve all been there), here’s my …
getinmyhome’s Valentine’s Day Shop: The Wallabuy Edit Read More »
Melburnians now have a new destination for Scandinavian design with the launch of the much-anticipated funkis store! Located in The Strand Melbourne (which is fresh from a $20 million redevelopment), funkis offers fashion-forward clothing, home-wares, accessories and interiors. The team say they’ve been been waiting for the right retail space to showcase their artists and designs to Melburnians. The city’s …
Funkis launches its first Melbourne flagship store! Read More »
There’s no better way to humanise graphic design than with illustration. And I’ve just found my new favourite pro: Melbourne’s Erin Short. The graphic designer founded her boutique stationary company – Short & Sweet – in 2011, to bring ‘delightful and inspiring’ paper goods to the market. Her unique cards and charming prints with themes of …
My new favourite illustrator: Erin Short of Short & Sweet Read More »
It’s always refreshing to see new products on the market, especially when they come from the ‘little guys’ – local designers carving out their own way in the retail world. That’s why I was excited to see Jenny and James come on to the scene. The Melbournites make a perfect match being a product design engineer …
Test cubes like you’ve never seen them before – designed and made in Melbourne! Read More »