Five minutes with artist Sarah Tracton
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…
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Five minutes with Jessica Booth and Laetitia Prunetti of Willie Weston
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…
Five minutes with Bianca Vallentine of The Vallentine Project
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…
Five minutes with Scott and Michael of Concrete Collective Melbourne
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…
Five minutes with Marcel and Aline of Northcote restaurant Merah
Inside the new Northcote restaurant serving modern Malaysian Despite their young age, Aline Viravouth and Marcel Nantharath are seasoned restaurateurs, with their new Northcote…
Five minutes with Bannie and Nick of Northcote cafe Fort Green
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…
Five minutes with Kim Stark of Northcote’s The Botanical Store
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…
Five minutes with artist Bonnie Gray
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…
Five minutes with interior designer Cara Rodrigues of Rodrigues Design
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…
Mel and Jane of bedding, homewares and art store, Feliz
I’m excited to introduce you to – for those who don’t already know them – two of my favourite creatives. I met these two…
Kristy Withers of Incy Interiors
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…
Andrew Wolfe of Melbourne’s Junior Wolf
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…
Inside New South Wales’ Natalie Marie Jewellery
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…
Georgia Macmillan’s Collection III
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….
Camila and Chris of Eggpicnic
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…
Kate Walker of Kate Walker Design
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…
Queensland design duo launch ‘Wall Candy’ books
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…
Douglas and Bec – the father and daughter company goes global
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…
Interview: Sydney’s The Wood Room
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…
Interview with print queen Kate Fenning of Yorkelee
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…
Interview with Geelong’s Boom Gallery: the city’s creative mecca
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…
This Sydney architecture/interior design firm isn’t what you think!
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…
Five minutes with Jardan’s Nick Garnham and Renee Brown
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…
Interview with top Melbourne event styling company: Place Settings!
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…
Interview with the beautiful online retailer: Lavender Hill Interiors
I was flicking through the latest Country Style magazine the other day (thanks mum for subscribing!) and in the back section where there’s often…
Meet the luminescent Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art + Co #getinmyhome
Three days ago I was mid-way through emailing an artist whose work I came across on The Design Files, Australia’s emerging equivalent of the ever-enlivening apartmenttherapy – in my books…