Pop out the bubbly and get your ‘to-do list’ ready – it’s time to organise your New Year’s Eve party, without spending too much time or coin! Between inviting your special ones, organising the food, and planning out activities, it’s easy to leave the decorating side of things until the last minute. Relax! We have you covered. …
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Rustic chic is an increasingly popular choice of design in the modern home. Contemporary is embracing its roots using raw materials and traditional influence to create a style that gives modern décor a run for its money. Rustic chic embraces natural materials – earthy wood, stone and brick – to complement elegant shabby chic furnishings …
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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 …
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A house is one of the largest investments you make and it is not always easy or affordable to move to a new property. Whether you feel like you need more space, or you are just looking to increase the value of your home, there are lots of design ideas you can try to make …
Hooray! You can now have Sheridan in every room in your home, with the launch of its new product ranges! The new Table Linen Collection includes napkins, table runners and tablecloths made from 100% Belgian linen. Choose from white, flax, smoke, silver and midnight, as well as seasonal highlights of chartreuse and sorbet (perfect for Christmas entertaining!). Drawing …
Your bedroom is your own personal place in the world. It is the space where you can retreat for time out from the chaos of everyday life. It should reflect your personal tastes and be a place where you feel at home. If you’re unsure how to decorate your bedroom in a way that suits …
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Building your own home can be an intensely rewarding and fulfilling experience if the end result matches your fantasies. Nothing quite compares to the satisfying experience of seeing your vision for your dream home come to life at the hands of experienced architects and builders. However, things don’t always go as planned, which is why …
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Spring is upon us, and there is no better way to usher in the new season than to change your room up a little. You can splurge if you like, but there are also many cheap (and even free!) ways you can make over your room. If you are looking for something in particular or …
In many homes, the kitchen is the heart of the house, the place where the food for the family is cooked, where friends gather for coffee and is the warmest room to share during the cold, winter months. As a home within a home, you’re going to want your kitchen to be extra special – …
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Whether you’re looking to spice up a room or redecorate an entire house, there’s some great styles on offer at the moment in terms of interior design. This year has seen the return of some wow factor, including colour, texture and styling, so what are the must-haves of decorating in 2014? Black is back Bold …
There’s a new range of beautiful 100% soy and essential oil candles on the market, with a chic science geek twist. Alchemy Produx candles are set in chemistry glassware such as beakers and conicals. The collection is designed by Sara and Tristan, a scientist and fashion designer who have combined their talents and have come up with …
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Meet ‘Where Love Resides’ – the, whimsical and free-spirited bedlinen collection by Shannon Fricke. With the winter months drawing to a close, it’s time to think about light, bright and fresh quilt covers, pillowcases and cushions in soft cottons, linens and luxurious velvets for the spring and summer months ahead. The beach shoot below is dreamy! …
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There’s no arguing that Australia is blessed with one of the best climates in the world. Even in winter, midday temperatures are sufficiently pleasant in most areas that you can enjoy the odd barbecue outdoors with family and friends. That’s why we refuse to let go of the traditional Sunday brunch, even when winter is …
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Country Road‘s homewares range is a great example of an established Australian brand reinventing itself, innovating and modernising whilst maintaining it’s raison d’être: Natural simplicity with a relaxed, spontaneous style. The homewares range is simple, functional and beautifully designed, catering for kids and adults alike. The products emulate the Country Road clothes we all know as practical …
Here it is, once again. Tiptoeing into our homes almost unnoticed, fogging window panes, dimming our bright summer days and forcing us all to curl up around a good book and a warm cup of cocoa. And isn’t that precious? How could we appreciate the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter? Winter is …
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There’s nothing more satisfying than getting the creative juices flowing and making something to be proud of. So here’s some inspiration for some night-time or weekend projects! Click on the images below to find out how to make them! Check out more DIY ideas here.
That’s right – there’s still one meal left for this year’s Easter celebrations – Easter Monday dinner tonight! So hop to the shops and stock up on ingredients for one or more of these cute-as Easter-inspired recipes below. Just click on the images for the recipes. Delish!
Five delectable chocolate recipes to kick-start your week! Click on the images to go to the recipes… YUM. 1. Gluten-Free Salted Peanut Butter Tart 2. Triple Chocolate Scones 3. Chocolate Walnut Fudge Bites 4. Chocolate Doughnuts 5. Toasted Coconut Chocolate Roasted Banana Bread 6. Better Than Anything Caramel Stuffed Brownies Take a look at more of my favourite …
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Six classic designer chairs that have kept their cutting-edge cool! Throughout the twentieth century, the form and functionality of the chair has been reworked and redefined by some of the world’s foremost designers. Many of these creations have been forgotten and many have gone out of style, but some have proved themselves timeless classics that …
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Brighten Your New Kitchen Design with Colour An expert kitchen manufacturer will know all the tricks to make the most of your kitchen renovation in floor space, flow and cabinetry efficiency, but when it comes to colour, you get to take control. The job of making your new kitchen pop with colour is awash with …
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There’s nothing like a bit of colour to make you happy, and that’s exactly what Bonnie and Neil is all about. Melbourne-based duo Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie founded their independent textile design studio in 2010, with their backgrounds in floristry, art, textiles, furniture and set design flowing through to their incredibly lively cushions, bed linen, napery, timber …
Click on the images for the recipes – enjoy! 1. Pesto pizza with pumpkin base 2. Cinnamon sweet potato bread 3, Vegan crunch bars For more recipe ideas go here.
An outdoor cinema, teepees and pink cupcakes – what more could a three year old want for her birthday party? I just love the bright, big curtains framing the TV, the child-level tables decorated with craft paper and bunches of garden flowers in recycled tins and the Indian headdresses for each invitee. Take a look …
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There’s nothing like a bit of gold and glitter to make an area party ready! Here are some ‘blinging’, shimmering, glittering ways to create a gold-inspired New Year’s Eve party setting! Now to hunt down some edible glitter…! Photos: from here!
I was very lucky to receive a little package in the letterbox the other day – a beautiful, glossy book all about interiors and ‘enjoying the journey’. Although finding the time to sit down and indulge in a read is often hard to find, there’s nothing like the feel of a real book in these days …
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