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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 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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Five minutes with Scott and Michael of Concrete Collective Melbourne

2 Comments / building/renovating, people / By Emily O

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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How I started my 2018 (and a helpful activity for you!)

12 Comments / guide, wellness / By Emily O

And just like that, it’s 2018! I’ve been making a few changes in my life and focussing on my health and getting more in touch with my self (a.k.a my intuition, gut, soul, whatever you call it!). This meant the start to my 2018 has been really grounding and reflective. Just before Christmas, I picked …

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Mel and Jane of bedding, homewares and art store, Feliz

1 Comment / people, products / By Emily O

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 …

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A new covetable product from the George & Willy crew

My winter warming tip for Energy Australia

West Elm collaborates with local designers

Leave a Comment / celebrate, Decoration, guide, inspiration, product loves, products / By Emily O

The brilliant collaboration between global furnishings company West Elm and local Australian makers is back for 2016! I discovered some fab antipodean producers from the opening of Melbourne’s West Elm wayyy back in 2013 (check out my post!) like Vice and Velvet . Focused on building a sense of community in all of its stores, the Brooklyn-based home furnishings …

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Five unbelievable items to give this Christmas

1 Comment / guide, inspiration, product loves, products / By Emily O

In those precious few days before Christmas, shopping centres will be slammed with people busy trying to avoid Christmas rush, and people competing to score the best deals. And of course, there’s the task of finding the perfect gift. You would think that with such a long list you would have figured out what to get your loved …

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