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! …
Twelve months on from the launch of the cutting-edge range that saw Zuster collaborate with Reece bathrooms to launch ‘ISSY by Zuster‘, the brands have launched their latest collection. The leading-edge design collaboration showcases high end bathroom design at its prettiest. Incorporating the trend towards darker shades in the bathroom and the continuing popularity of metallics, the new …
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I love a good story about how a product came to be, and childhood friends George Wilkins and William McCallum of George and Willy certainly have that. Stumbling upon an old roll of butcher’s paper while rummaging through one of their granddad’s boat sheds, the pair created a simple wall bracket to hold and dispense the …
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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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 …
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 …
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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Melbourne-based father and daughter duo Phillip Jones and Kerri Wallace had always dreamed of one day working together. After migrating to Australia from South Africa in 1989, the pair maintained ties with their heritage by returning to South Africa annually to visit family and friends. Their strong connection with the people and culture ignited a …
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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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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!
Melburnians now have a new destination for Scandinavian design with the launch of the much-anticipated funkis store! Located in The Strand Melbourne (which is fresh from a $20 million redevelopment), funkis offers fashion-forward clothing, home-wares, accessories and interiors. The team say they’ve been been waiting for the right retail space to showcase their artists and designs to Melburnians. The city’s …
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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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It’s always refreshing to see new products on the market, especially when they come from the ‘little guys’ – local designers carving out their own way in the retail world. That’s why I was excited to see Jenny and James come on to the scene. The Melbournites make a perfect match being a product design engineer …
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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, …
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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I was very excited to interview the team from Place Settings. A quick look at their website and I knew straight away that the business was right up my alley! The images alone made me want to plan an event just to hire their treasures! Place Settings has been bringing gorgeous event styling solutions to Melbourne for more …
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There’s a new addition to the furniture retail market and it’s one that has already laid claim to its very own niche in the market. Meet Couchelo. With the business revolving around a user-friendly app, rather than a website; its focus on making existing products more accessible to the consumer, rather than producing more and more; and developed …
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 …
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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