I feel as though I love the Dulux Colour Forecasts more and more each year. With the release of “Essence” – the 2020 direction, we’re seeing four beautiful tonal palettes that are nature-inspired. In a world where we’re constantly ‘on’ – whether it’s connected to our digital devices or processing the stream of information coming …
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 …
The Hamptons-inspired look is one of the most popular when it comes to interiors here in Australia for a reason: the natural materials, neutral colours and open plan living style works perfectly for our coastal and further inland regions alike. Today, I’m taking you inside a gorgeous home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – in North …
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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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Find out about my experience with SIMBA Australia, and make the most of a special discount code for you! Just recently, my partner and I had his parents to stay for a night. And nope – there are no in-law jokes or digs here – I’m lucky that I get along with them really well! However, …
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I recently explored Melbourne furniture store, Weylandts, to discover their story and ethos. It’s rare to find a brand whose values resonate strongly with you. And it’s another thing to distinguish between values added as an afterthought, versus those that are integral to the very essence of the brand. In fact, it’s often the quieter …
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I am a sucker for Scandinavian design. But let me make this clear: when I say Scandinavian design, I mean the true form that is full of integrity from its Danish roots, not the cheap, over-saturated, imitation Scandi pieces that are flooding the market. To us at getinmyhome, the markers of good design stand is …
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Fashion lovers – you’re in for a delight! After 15 years in the fashion business, Australian womenswear label Bec + Bridge have finally opened their first stand-alone store in Sydney. Previously, the label has only ever traded online and through numerous stockists, but with international sales figures increasing by 400% and its ever-growing popularity, it seems …
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Instagramming a laundromat is the last thing you’d expect yourself to be seen doing, yet somehow the 21st Century does funny things to us. Melbourne based interior architecture Studio Tate has rolled out their latest project – Powder Laundry – across multiple locations in Melbourne. The laundromat is none other than uber pink, and the concept …
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I first came across Barangaroo a couple of years ago, on one of my many trips to Sydney for a business course I studied. I decided to get up early one morning and go on a run. My destination? As close as I could get to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and back in an …
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What happens when you put an interior designer studio, a branding team and a three young restaurateurs in a room? Well, if you’re lucky (and very talented), you’ll end up with something like Workshop Brothers Glen Waverley. It’s the new addition to the Workshop Bros stable of cafes – joining one in Glen Huntley and two in Melbourne’s CBD. …
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My oh my – this is one hotel none of us would want to leave! I’m talking about Perth’s Alex Hotel, opened in late 2015, which is a design-lovers dream! With the overarching concept of the ‘hotel as home’, interior design experts Arent & Pyke crafted four key pillars for the design: ‘the personal’, ‘the escape’, ‘the craft’ and ‘the …
Why am I still surprised by how difficult it is to find time for household chores? I’m not the only one this happens to, right? I’d much rather spend my spare time exploring local cafes and stores or with my family, so these tedious tasks are often left unattended. Recently, with work seeming to be busier that ever, I’m starting …
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Hailing itself as ‘not your ordinary trade show’, Rogue Lifestyle is fresh onto the market as the new – and alternative – option to getting up close to the best suppliers of the Australian lifestyle world. Specifically curated for a collaboration of like-minded, quality brands, the event launches in Melbourne on 3-5 August. Behind Rogue Lifestyle is Emma Patterson, designer …
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 …
Byron Bay is right up there on my ‘must visit’ list. So you can only imagine when I saw the incredible renovation of Rae’s on Wategos. Managing Director, Jordy Catalano, said the resort hadn’t been renovated since its original owners, so it was time to take the resort ‘to the next level’. As Byron Bay continues …
Prahran has no shortage of amazing spaces, but this wellness centre sets the bar very high. The Sum of Us incorporates yoga, Pilates, treatments – such as physiotherapy and podiatry – AND a cafe (which is a combination of all of my favourite things!), and is all about health in mind, body and life. Behind …
It’s the season of short days, cozy nights and warm drinks enjoyed from the comfort of under our doona! But just as fashion changes over winter, so too do interiors. We bring extra luxury and indulgence to our homes over this period as we add warmth and comfort. Take a read of the five biggest trends …
So I must admit, there is always dust to be found at my place. Whether it has quietly gathered on the windowsills or snuck its way onto the tops of wardrobes, dust is something I just can’t keep up with, and my vacuum cleaner ain’t helping cos it just can’t get to those tucked away …
Earlier this week, I sat with wine in hand and piles of glossy interiors magazines in front of me as I was treated to the brains and charm of interior designer Petrina Turner as she led the ‘2017’s Design Trends’ workshop by the International School of Colour and Design here in Melbourne. What fun! The workshop was a …
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Back in the day, we wouldn’t dream of using LED lighting as a feature in our homes, let alone as chandelier style pieces. Well that has all changed and I’m calling it: 2017 is the year of the statement LED! Traditionally, LED lighting wasn’t something we’d associate with high end, designer living. But that’s exactly …
When one of the photos from this NSW property popped up in my Pinterest feed, I was compelled to click through and see more. Ohh the soft, ooh the furniture choices, ooh those views! This Clovelly home oozes sophistication and restraint. It is bathed in a colour palette of blues, whites, creams and greys, and paired …
When interiors, brand and photography meet at the top of their game, the result is something special. One such is The Penny Drop in Box Hill. This cafe sits at the base of the newly refurbished Australian Tax Office building and its name plays on the concept of the ‘penny dropping’ from the pockets of the …
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 …
Is there anything better than escaping for a few days to a place of luxury, relaxation and indulgence? It’s hard to beat right? Well when I first laid eyes on this beautiful retreat and spa in the Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia moved quickly up the ranks in my ‘must visit very soon’ list! I’m talking …
Everything Australian furniture design house Zuster does oozes sophistication and its new collection – Embellish – does this and more, with added elements of exquisite adornment. With a sexy, grown up edge, the release captures the essence of hotel living at its finest. It is Zuster’s first dedicated hospitality furniture range, and the pieces take their cue from high end fashion runways. …