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Three household tasks that are 100% worth hiring a professional to do (with Airtasker)

Why am I still surprised by how difficult it is to find time for household chores? I’m not the only one this happens to, right? I’d much rather spend my spare time exploring local cafes and stores or with my family, so these tedious tasks are often left unattended. Recently, with work seeming to be busier that ever, I’m starting …

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Five ways to create a luxurious look at home

Zuster: all class at Denfair 2017

2017’s key design trends, as discovered at ISCD’s workshop!

Georgia Macmillan’s Collection III

Leave a Comment / people, products / By Emily O

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 …

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Design trend: LED feature lighting

3 Comments / news / By Emily O

Back in the day, we wouldn’t dream of using LED lighting as a feature in our homes, let alone as chandelier style pieces. Well that has all changed and I’m calling it: 2017 is the year of the statement LED! Traditionally, LED lighting wasn’t something we’d associate with high end, designer living. But that’s exactly …

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Society of Wanderers’ Anglers Collection

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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! …

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A sophisticated Clovelly property

3 Comments / Australian homes / By Emily O

When one of the photos from this NSW property popped up in my Pinterest feed, I was compelled to click through and see more. Ohh the soft, ooh the furniture choices, ooh those views! This Clovelly home oozes sophistication and restraint. It is bathed in a colour palette of blues, whites, creams and greys, and paired …

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The Penny Drop Cafe, Box Hill

Leave a Comment / Commercial, Eateries / By Emily O

When interiors, brand and photography meet at the top of their game, the result is something special. One such is The Penny Drop in Box Hill. This cafe sits at the base of the newly refurbished Australian Tax Office building and its name plays on the concept of the ‘penny dropping’ from the pockets of the …

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Inside AWPR’s chic Sydney office

2 Comments / retail spaces / By Emily O

It’s a space I came across almost a year ago and it has remained one of my favourite office spaces since. The white walls dressed with art, the stunning floral arrangements paired with stacks of fashion coffee-table books and the refined but covetable furniture… I’m talking about PR agency AWPR’s Sydney office. Located in Surry Hills, the …

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Western Australia’s EMPIRE Retreat

1 Comment / accommodation / By Emily O

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 …

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Zuster’s sexy new collection for luxury living

4 Comments / products / By Emily O

Everything Australian furniture design house Zuster does oozes sophistication and its new collection – Embellish – does this and more, with added elements of exquisite adornment. With a sexy, grown up edge, the release captures the essence of hotel living at its finest. It is Zuster’s first dedicated hospitality furniture range, and the pieces take their cue from high end fashion runways. …

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Kate Walker of Kate Walker Design

3 Comments / people / By Emily O

As you all know, finding out the story behind the business is one of my favourite things. I came across Mornington Peninsula-based Kate Walker (of ‘Kate Walker Design’) just recently and – like I think of all working mums out there – I just don’t know how she does it!! With a couple of kids in tow, …

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Spell & The Gypsy Collective’s Byron Bay concept store

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When an online store goes ‘bricks and mortar’ it’s always exciting, but when it’s a fashion label full of boho luxe prints and fabrics, it’s something else! Spell & The Gypsy Collective was created by Aussie sister duo Isabella Pennefather (who was called Spell when she was young) and Elizabeth Abegg. Featuring floral prints and floaty fabrics inspired …

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Palm Springs meets Bondi with this poolside collection

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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 …

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Reece x Zuster: the slick new bathroom collection

4 Comments / products / By Emily O

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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The Studio Roller by George and Willy

2 Comments / Decoration, products / By Emily O

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 …

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The Block’s Shaynna Blaze launches rug collection

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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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My 10 favourite pieces from Icon by Design

4 Comments / products / By Emily O

Scandinavian design is the new ‘timeless’. Its clean lines and wooden statement pieces paired with plenty of white really make any room sing with character and style. I recently found a hub with more than 300 pieces of gorgeous Scandinavian style furniture pieces. It is ‘Icon by Design‘ and it is a company started by …

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Why shutters are all about sophistication

1 Comment / guide / By Emily O

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 …

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Queensland design duo launch ‘Wall Candy’ books

2 Comments / people / By Emily O

Design duo and best-selling authors, David and Heidi Cuschieri have teamed up to create a stylish series of books full of inspired words and uplifting messages. Their ‘Wall Candy’ books contain 50 pull out prints to adorn walls around the home or office and reflect upon daily. As passionate writers and self confessed “heartists”, David and Heidi are …

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Five ways to create a Scandinavian haven in your home

2 Comments / guide / By Emily O

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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Bring the forest to you with these moody new wallpapers

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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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Kip&Co’s Subtropics collection drops for Spring/Summer 2016

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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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The most beautiful abstract art at Creative Strokes

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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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The gorgeous Lo & Co online homewares store, born out of Adelaide

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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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