If you are a fan of local brands that focus on traditional handmade techniques, then you will love Melbourne-based homewares brand L&M Home. Founded by Anna Lofts 19 years ago, L&M Home (previously Linen and Moore) has expanded from designing and producing bedlinen, cushions, towels and table linen, to now offer accessories and small furniture …
If you need a lesson in being resilient, persistent and proactive, then this is the read for you! Today, I’d love you to meet a woman who is on the course of growing her business in the interior styling space and doing a damn fine job of it, showing us all that if you are …
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Don’t you love hearing the stories behind the success (whatever that word means!)? And being exposed to new minds and mediums? Today I have all that and more in store for you. Let me introduce you to Sarah Tracton. In industry speak, she’s a “multi-disciplinary 2D and 3D artist”. To break that down a little, not …
Two besties on a mission to bring about change are creating a business full of beauty. Today, I’m bringing you the story of Willie Weston: a social enterprise that works with Indigenous artists to create the most beautiful collections of fabrics and wallpapers, printed to order right here in Australia. Jessica Booth and Laetitia Prunetti have …
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Today, I’m speaking with a talented Melbourne-based creative, who not only lays claim to what I think is the best surname (!), but also a business founded on sustainable design. Meet Bianca Vallentine of The Vallentine Project. After studying fashion and textile design, something about the industry didn’t sit right with Bianca Vallentine.Seeing the disposable nature …
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Concrete is growing in popularity for commercial and residential interiors. Today, I’m sharing the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of concrete with you thanks to two local guys in the trade. As my boyfriend and I finesse the vision and concept for our home that we start building this year, there’s one feature we have both agreed …
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Inside the new Northcote restaurant serving modern Malaysian Despite their young age, Aline Viravouth and Marcel Nantharath are seasoned restaurateurs, with their new Northcote restaurant their third (and biggest) venture. The couple first tried their hand at running their own restaurant with a dumpling bar in Carlton, which they sold in 2014. Next was cult …
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A full disclaimer comes with this interview: Bannie and Nick are like my new best friends because I’m over at their brand new Northcote cafe Fort Green multiple times each week to meet clients and colleagues! The food, the team and the interiors are all top-notch, so I couldn’t not feature them on my blog! With …
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When I saw the most glorious pastel-coloured space pop up in my Instagram feed, and just down the road from me, I had to know more! And boy, is Northcote, Melbourne, a lucky ‘hood! Opening the doors just last month is The Botanical Store – a concept created by Kim Stark (also of Wheatbags Love) …
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I don’t like to have favourites, but today’s feature must be one of my most-loved features yet! What incredible colour AND talent I have to share with you! Yet to turn 30 years old, this Central Coast Australian artist was until recently studying songwriting and living in a granny flat without a TV or sound …
I always get excited when I see others embarking on their own ventures and going ‘out on their own’. It wasn’t long ago that I came across the beautiful work of photographer Bianca Virtue. I was approximately 18 minutes deep in her Instagram profile and then her website, oohing and aahing over her work, when …
Five minutes with interior designer Cara Rodrigues of Rodrigues Design Read More »
I’m excited to introduce you to – for those who don’t already know them – two of my favourite creatives. I met these two women a few years ago at one of the fantastic Finders Keepers markets. Then, just a few weeks ago, I caught up and got chatting with them both at the inspirational …
Mel and Jane of bedding, homewares and art store, Feliz Read More »
When you think of a place to find beautiful, quality and stylish pieces for the nursery or kids room, you can’t help but think of Incy Interiors. Founded by Kristy Withers, after she couldn’t find a great ‘big boy bed’ for her son Oscar, the online store – along with a flagship store in Chatswood, NSW – has …
Beautiful, Scandinavian decor has been all the rage for a while now, with its sleek lines, blonde timber and functional qualities. But let’s admit, many of the mass produced products look very ‘same same’. SO, when I came across a Melbourne-based kids furniture and toy brand, whose pieces are beautifully Scandi in style, but also have a unique design …
I can’t believe I haven’t come across Natalie Marie Jewellery before… not that I’m always looking at rings or anything 😉 But apart from the stunning vintage-eque, bespoke jewellery, I’m also in love with the incredible office space. The HQ of Natalie Marie Jewellery is feminine, beautiful and has an earthiness to it, just like its rings. Located …
When a collection draws inspiration from summer holidays and the joy of entertaining, you know it’s going to be bright, fun and oh so relaxed. That’s just what Georgia Macmillan’s Collection III is. The Dubai-based Australian creative of her self-named brand first explored her artistic flair through watercolour painting. Then, in 2015, Georgia experimented by digitally …
Who doesn’t love wildlife? Exquisite birds, cute fluffy creatures and quirky insects. But you know what’s not to love? That so many of these animals are at threat of extinction. In fact, we could lose 50% of all species on Earth in the next 100 years. Let me introduce you to two people who have set …
As you all know, finding out the story behind the business is one of my favourite things. I came across Mornington Peninsula-based Kate Walker (of ‘Kate Walker Design’) just recently and – like I think of all working mums out there – I just don’t know how she does it!! With a couple of kids in tow, …
Design duo and best-selling authors, David and Heidi Cuschieri have teamed up to create a stylish series of books full of inspired words and uplifting messages. Their ‘Wall Candy’ books contain 50 pull out prints to adorn walls around the home or office and reflect upon daily. As passionate writers and self confessed “heartists”, David and Heidi are …
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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Sydney-based The Wood Room, is one of those businesses that was started because its founders experienced a gap in the market and found a real unsolved need in their lives. At the time, Kate Nicholson and Simon Plowman, for all of their searching, just couldn’t find simple, quality, beautiful timber furniture for their Northern …
Prints make artwork accessible for all budgets, AND they’re so much fun! As someone who gets buyer’s ‘freak out’ after dropping my hard-earned coin on expensive items, prints are my best friend! And if you’re print-obsessed like me, I have a treat in store for you. We have an exclusive interview with Kate Fenning – the …
Interview with print queen Kate Fenning of Yorkelee Read More »
It’s a trend happening the world over: satellite cities and former industrial towns are being transformed by gutsy creatives who use affordable real estate to springboard their dreams. Such is the case in former industrial city Geelong where business partners Ren Inei and Kate Jacoby spent the past four years transforming a former wool mill …
Interview with Geelong’s Boom Gallery: the city’s creative mecca Read More »
Here’s proof that you can never judge a book by its cover. The name ‘TomMarkHenry’ hardly makes three young, driven female business directors spring to mind does it! That’s just one of the reasons why this new Sydney-based architecture and interior design firm is making big waves in the industry. TomMarkHenry was founded by Jade Nottage, …
This Sydney architecture/interior design firm isn’t what you think! Read More »
With the launch of one of Australia’s most popular (and eco-friendly!) furniture brands in Richmond, Melbourne, it was a perfect time to find out more about what makes Jardan so unique. Nick Garnham (co-Director with brother Mike) and his wife Renee Brown (Creative Manager) took five minutes from their insane schedule to have a chat. Take …
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I was very excited to interview the team from Place Settings. A quick look at their website and I knew straight away that the business was right up my alley! The images alone made me want to plan an event just to hire their treasures! Place Settings has been bringing gorgeous event styling solutions to Melbourne for more …
Interview with top Melbourne event styling company: Place Settings! Read More »