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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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 …
I’m a big fan of relaxed linen. When it was time to replace one of my older doona covers, it had to be a dove grey linen cover that has that soft, slightly worn and very inviting texture. And the bonus is that you don’t have to iron linen – it looks perfect slightly crinkled! …
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 …
We love it when a new range catches our eye, and Neon Drive by Sanctuary Studio has done just that with their bright colours and quirky designs! The range of accessories was designed by mother/daughter duo Anne Cook and Simone Rennard and features fun beach towels, luxe weekender bags, scented candles, sarongs and outdoor cushions …
Palm Springs meets Bondi with this poolside collection Read More »
We all know Shaynna Blaze as the divisive judge from Channel 9’s The Block TV show. However, what you may not know is that Shaynna boasts a range of self-designed homewares under her name. The TV star and interior designer has teamed up with The Rug Collection to create an exclusive collection: Woven Simplicity. This nine-piece series of …
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Create a sense of atmospheric nature with these moody, misty forest wall murals. Whether it’s rays of sunshine seeping through a canopy of treetops, a hazy forest blanketed in snow or an endless misty rainforest, you really can bring the calming effect of nature inside with these incredibly realistic wallpapers. Cover a whole wall with a mountain scene and pair …
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Wander bare-foot, sand between your toes to Kip&Co’s castaway paradise, SS16 Subtropics: a treasure chest of beautifully curated products for every corner of your home this summer. Alex, Kate and Hayley launched Kip&Co in 2012 offering bright, colourful, beautiful bedding and have quickly expanded into a covetable, vibrant lifestyle brand. This season, Kip&Co’s signature adult bedding collection is complemented by a comprehensive …
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Artwork can make or break a room. If you saw the judge’s reaction to the stunning and HUGE artwork in Julia and Sasha’s dining space on Sunday night’s ‘The Block’, you would understand the impact art can have. I recently came across one of The Block’s artwork suppliers – Melbourne’s Creative Strokes – and being a fan of …
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Everything in the carefully-curated collection at online homewares store Lo & Co Interiors you’ll find in the stylish homes of friends and founders Arielle Lopresti (the Lo) and Teegan Cocchiaro (the Co). The Adelaide duo created Lo & Co Interiors while Arielle was building her first home with her husband and Teegan was renovating her …
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Much loved New Zealand brand Douglas and Bec has released its Spring range with five fresh new pieces. The earthy palette is a new take for the team and is inspired by “the regionalist art movement that depicted the beauty, honesty and isolation of rural life in New Zealand”. The pieces feature beautiful unmodulated tones of moss green, …
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It’s the hub of unique, eclectic and colourful designs, and now Fenton & Fenton has introduced a new Spring range. With furniture, soft furnishings, rugs and lighting, the collection delivers a vibrant palette of bold hues and a muted take on brights. It includes pieces from Australian artists Megan Grant, Kristen Daniels, Carly Williams and Helen McCullagh gracing the walls, along with geometric patterned …
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A gorgeous new textile brand, Josie+June, has launched its very first collection – ‘Tribal’. Owner and artist Anna Wise says she keeps the whole process within Australia – from designing the patterns, printing the fabric and sewing the products. “Each process starts with a sketch, followed by painting designs by hand using mixed media, and finally digitally reproducing …
One of my favourite homeware brands, klaylife, not just because of its gorgeous clay beaded chandeliers, but also for its positive contribution to a small South African community, has launched its latest collection! Excitingly, klaylife has just launched its very first lighting design collaboration with an interior stylist. Working with Jacqui Moore of Moore Concepts, who has worked for Australia’s top …
After 20 years of marketing, two sons and a stop at ISCD to study colour and design, French-born Valérie Moreno dived head first into a new career path: home decoration. Bastille and Sons is her debut collection of contemporary designer brands and lifestyle accessories hand-picked in France. Every single original product is the combination of talented creative …
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I featured the sassy metallic napkins of Melbourne’s Fazeek in April. Now, 6 months on, founder Jackie Fazekas is smashing goals left, right and centre. I can’t help but feel proud of and excited for Jackie seeing her business grow from inception to ‘officially killing it’! Jackie started with linen napkins and has now expanded into aprons, cushions, table …
Bonnie and Neil can do no wrong. Quality fabrics, bright colours and unique products like those amazing screen-printed plywood tiles. I thought it couldn’t get much better than their Archipelago collection (read my previous blog post about it here) with the colourful garland prints. But I reckon I’ve found my new favourite range. The Melbourne-based Bonnie Ashley …
Mother’s Day is rolling around fast, and while I know none of us are fans of all the tacky, cheap nic nacs that flood the shelves for Mum, there are some quality, artisan products to treat the mother figure in your life with. I’ve chosen the favourites from my favourite designers and online stores, with a mix of …
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 »
If you haven’t already come across Wallabuy, you’re in for a treat! It’s one of Australia’s newest online homewares/gift/style stores and full of very ‘I can see myself using/wearing/giving that’ products – handy hey?! So to celebrate one of the most loved up or lonely days of the year (we’ve all been there), here’s my …
getinmyhome’s Valentine’s Day Shop: The Wallabuy Edit Read More »
Pop out the bubbly and get your ‘to-do list’ ready – it’s time to organise your New Year’s Eve party, without spending too much time or coin! Between inviting your special ones, organising the food, and planning out activities, it’s easy to leave the decorating side of things until the last minute. Relax! We have you covered. …
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This Christmas table setting is all sorts of cute with pastel-coloured bottle brush Christmas trees, DIY paper pom-pom wreaths, faux snow (well it wouldn’t be Christmas without a touch of this magic dust!) and pink soufflés with a dusting of snow to match! Thanks to coco + kelley for this ridiculously good Chrissy inspiration!
There’s no better way to humanise graphic design than with illustration. And I’ve just found my new favourite pro: Melbourne’s Erin Short. The graphic designer founded her boutique stationary company – Short & Sweet – in 2011, to bring ‘delightful and inspiring’ paper goods to the market. Her unique cards and charming prints with themes of …
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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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Sick of not being able to find a suitable ‘Aussie’ Christmas card, Melbourne illustrator Stuart Holmes took matters into his own hands (literally). He put his skills to use and now a complete set of Australiana Chrissy cards to his name. Stuart says that the project came about having struggled to find any suitable cards …
If you buy one Christmas card this year, make it one of these… Read More »
One of Australia’s most popular (and eco-friendly!) furniture brands has finally opened its doors in Melbourne! Jardan‘s flagship store sits firmly in Richmond’s furniture and design precinct and makes a statement from the street, spanning across two levels. Step inside however, and you feel like you’re right at home (only better, much better). It’s the largest store yet, …