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 …
Like most great relationships today, ours started on Instagram. The super friendly Lisa and I got chatting and when I kept seeing her posts pop up in my feed, I knew they had to be featured right here on the blog! Lisa and her life and biz partner Terry had the idea for their heirloom-style …
Pooches deserve to snooze in style right? Well that’s the idea behind Koskela’s “Baba Tree” pet beds. These handwoven baskets are one of a kind and are made from natural fibres. But you know what I love the best? The fact that by purchasing a Baba Tree basket, you are empowering a community. Let me explain… …
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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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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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If you are anything like me, then decorating your home is your favourite part about Christmas (well, apart from the food and family of course!). No doubt, you’re already thinking about the delicious food shopping you need to do, working through the gift buying list, and checking supplies of Christmas crackers and festive napkins from last …
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She is the woman behind one of Australia’s most popular online destinations for homewares, so naturally, there’s an expectation her home will look like something straight out of a home and lifestyle magazine. And let me assure you – you won’t be disappointed, particularly when I tell you it’s a rental too!! Today, we’re going …
At home with Hunting for George co-founder Lucy Glade-Wright Read More »
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 …
Melbourne’s newest independent ceramics market is back for its second edition. After a phenomenal turnout of more than 2,000 people for its inaugural event in August, the Melbourne Ceramics Market is returning with double the number of emerging and established ceramic artists showcasing their wares. Booked in for 25th and 26th November at Five Easy Upstairs, …
Five minutes with Daisy Cooper & Tina Thorburn of Melbourne Ceramics Market Read More »
Melbourne hair salon Bob is founded on an ‘anti crap’ ethos, so when it came to its interiors, quality, integrity of design and sustainability were paramount. Alice McKimm and Kylie Dorotic of GOLDEN (previously We Are Huntly), worked to design an interior that both reflected and complemented the sustainable ethos that is at the heart of what Bob is …
The prettiest hair salon you ever did see: Bob, Melbourne Read More »
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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Whilst touring display homes just for the love of it is one of my favourite things to do, for those in the market to buy their new home, it can be tricky knowing that what you’re looking at is often far and above the standard package price. Premium fittings and fixtures, extra rooms added and …
Exclusive tour of Metricon’s on-trend Amira show home in Ballarat Read More »
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 …
Sydney’s new tropical-inspired rooftop eatery Untied Read More »
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 …
Three household tasks that are 100% worth hiring a professional to do (with Airtasker) 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 …
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 …
There is no denying that I am a big fan of the strong, masculine, and very sensual aesthetic that is Zuster. I covered the Australian furniture brand’s Embellish range back in April. So, fast forward to June, seeing these pieces ‘in real life’ was quite the treat, and made possible thanks to the incredible design show that …
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 …
2017’s key design trends, as discovered at ISCD’s workshop! Read More »
One of my favourite email newsletters to receive is that by Broadsheet. Just last week, this amazing new cafe popped into my inbox – full of polished concrete, touches of teal in the tiles and upholstery, and polished, brass elements. It’s No. 19 in Ascot Vale – the new venture by Diana and Domenic Caruso, who are …
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 …