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! …
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 …
Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE a bit of Scandi; those simple lines, gorgeous light-toned timbers and plenty of white. When we think of Scandinavian homes, we think of high quality craftsmanship, pared back styling, a focus on natural light and muted tones. Luckily it’s actually one of the easier styles to create in our …
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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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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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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 …
From childhood, the bedroom is considered a safe and comfortable space. It’s where you play with your favourite toys, have sleepovers with friends, and later in life stay up completing assignments. While it’s where you drift off to sleep, it’s also your personal haven. These values should continue to resonate in adulthood – as you grow, so …
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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 …
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, …
Your bedroom is your own personal place in the world. It is the space where you can retreat for time out from the chaos of everyday life. It should reflect your personal tastes and be a place where you feel at home. If you’re unsure how to decorate your bedroom in a way that suits …
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Meet ‘Where Love Resides’ – the, whimsical and free-spirited bedlinen collection by Shannon Fricke. With the winter months drawing to a close, it’s time to think about light, bright and fresh quilt covers, pillowcases and cushions in soft cottons, linens and luxurious velvets for the spring and summer months ahead. The beach shoot below is dreamy! …
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Country Road‘s homewares range is a great example of an established Australian brand reinventing itself, innovating and modernising whilst maintaining it’s raison d’être: Natural simplicity with a relaxed, spontaneous style. The homewares range is simple, functional and beautifully designed, catering for kids and adults alike. The products emulate the Country Road clothes we all know as practical …
Here it is, once again. Tiptoeing into our homes almost unnoticed, fogging window panes, dimming our bright summer days and forcing us all to curl up around a good book and a warm cup of cocoa. And isn’t that precious? How could we appreciate the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter? Winter is …
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There’s nothing like a bit of colour to make you happy, and that’s exactly what Bonnie and Neil is all about. Melbourne-based duo Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie founded their independent textile design studio in 2010, with their backgrounds in floristry, art, textiles, furniture and set design flowing through to their incredibly lively cushions, bed linen, napery, timber …
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 advertisements for comfort bras, wigs and furniture polish was the most beautiful little picture of dreamy upholstered furniture. So straight to the laptop I went to do some investigating and it …
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Bedtime can’t come soon enough with Castle and Things’ bed-linen. Bright colours, fun patterns and fluro pops put the funk back in the land of nod. Founded in 2008 by Aussie, Rachel Castle, the brand continues to create accessible art and beautiful bed-linen. Take a look at the latest range and check out more products at …
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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 that is. I was writing to ask if I could feature the Melbourne-based company on getinmyhome. While typing away, I realised I wanted to know more about Lumiere Art + Co. …
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