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 …
Have you ever noticed that the shape, size and – importantly – the dressings of windows completely change the mood of a room? There has long been research pointing to the impact that natural light has on our productivity and mental health. Even without that research, I’m sure you know what I mean when I …
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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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 …
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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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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, …
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 …
An outdoor cinema, teepees and pink cupcakes – what more could a three year old want for her birthday party? I just love the bright, big curtains framing the TV, the child-level tables decorated with craft paper and bunches of garden flowers in recycled tins and the Indian headdresses for each invitee. Take a look …
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Grand Designs Live, inspired by the ever popular British reality renovation show, Grand Designs, is coming to Australia! And getinmyhome is excited to have a 2 for 1 ticket offer for the first 100 getinmyhomers, meaning you can secure a double pass for $29.50 instead of $59! Simply enter code word GDLBLOG10 in the ‘Special …
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It’s always exciting to have a passionate, talented, creative business evolving in your region. UK ex-pat and ex-publisher Allison Jones runs Lark, which is a hub of colour, texture, craft and fun. After becoming a mecca in Daylesford for ‘Larkers’ over the past four years, the store is now on the road! First stop: a six …
A brilliant business born out of Daylesford – Lark store! Read More »
Peek inside the home of Lisa and Mark Poulier, the married couple behind Melbourne graphic design studio, Poulier & Poulier. Their balance of crisp whites and stormy dark tones set a dramatic, romantic and classic theme in their family home for five (plus, of course, Rupert the pug)! Thanks to Home Life for these gorgeous …
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One of the best things to do for interior inspiration is to go look at show homes. They often have the highest-end additions included and luxe finishes which can help you look at design with fresh inspiration. Looking around these houses can also help you work out what you don’t like. But most of all, …
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How gorgeous and fresh are Trixie and Johnno’s painted wooden tiles used in their bedroom for The Block Australia? The organic blue patterns tie in beautifully with the tassels of the cushion and the tones in the painting. Dreamy! Meanwhile, Kim and Matt’s bedroom was one of the most horrible things I’ve ever seen…!! Which one is …
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Add a touch of party to every room and watch the light dance with mirror balls.
Forget the impracticality of all that cleaning, the lack of privacy and the insulation and indulge in the sleek planes of transparent delights of Santambrogio‘s blue-hued glass houses. Carlo Santambrogio and Ennio Arosio collaborated to bring us the range ‘Simplicity’. These two homes are certainly that. And if you’re not convinced, a few benefits: No need …
Fantasy Friday – REAL glass houses by Santambrogio #getinmyhome Read More »
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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