Handmade furniture designer Jeremy Lee has built JDLee Furniture around the values of sustainable and high quality furniture. “Buying less is more when it comes to our impact on the environment,” he says. “Our focus has always been to produce beautiful furniture that is built to last.” The brand’s new range, released this month, is […]
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From the singular vision of Carla Dinnage to Kaz Morton‘s gorgeous pieces and our long-time favourite Jones & Co, loyal readers will know that we’re a bit ceramics obsessed around here – it’s hard to resist the allure of the handmade, no? And in great news, the Aussie ceramics scene continues to thrive with many […]
I’ve done a lot of homewares roundups in my time, but very few have been this tricky. There are just too many amazing ceramicists out there! This list could have been endless but here are some of my absolute favourites, all lovingly handmade right here in Australia. Kaz: Mornington Peninsula artist Karen Morton is the […]
Inspired by Indonesian and South East Asian design traditions, IKEA’s new limited edition range JASSA is the perfect complement to the tribal trend that’s still going strong in the interiors world. Showcasing plenty of texture, it uses natural materials and traditional craft methods to create a unique mix of thoroughly modern designs that are all 100 […]
Created by industrial designer Jeremy Lee, JD.Lee Furniture had its beginnings on Sydney’s northern beaches but is now based out of Mullumbimby. With a mantra of ‘from forest to floor,’ it’s pretty clear that environmental considerations are at the heart of the brand that uses mainly natural materials to construct its wares. The overall feel is […]
Titled VIKTIGT, the latest outing from Swedish icon IKEA combines earthy, natural fibres with the simple shapes that have made the brand famous and the result is warm and timeless. VIKTIGT designer Ingegerd Raman The range has been designed in collaboration with Ingegerd Raman, one of Scandinavia’s most prominent glass designers and ceramicists. Aside from the ceramics […]
Falling in love with ceramics at school, for Carla Dinnage it was an easy decision to study Fine Art Ceramics at university. However, as we all know, life doesn’t always go to plan and post-uni saw Carla forego her creative pursuits to instead travel the world and work in marketing. So when she had children and became a stay at home mum, it […]
When we first talked to Phoebe Bell of Sage and Clare her business was just one week old! Solely online and offering a collection of homewares she both designed and sourced from across the globe, we knew we had stumbled upon something special. Jump forward two years and Sage and Clare is a much bigger beast. With […]
I wouldn’t blame you if you associated fairtrade with chocolate and toys made out of Coke cans. Admittedly, there was a time when I thought the exact same. Sure I knew the products were doing fabulous things for people in developing countries, but stylish and on-trend? Well, that was a different story. Yet as I’ve been introduced to more and […]
With this unpredictable spring weather leaving you wondering whether outdoor lunches are a go ahead, why not invite some friends over and enjoy some afternoon tea with Australian Gourmet Traveller’s new tableware collection? Designed in collaboration with Robert Gordon, the 8-piece collection is handmade in Australia by one of the last remaining production potteries and […]
A truly cross-continental creative collaboration, Twiggargerie is the work of Brian Bell, his ex-wife Anita Bell and his twin daughters, Jemma Bell of Soda + Stitch and Phoebe Bell of Sage & Clare. “Anita lives in the UK now but we are still good friends. One of my twin daughters Jemma lives in India and the other […]
Beginning as a hobby some years ago, Jasmin Newham’s macramé hangers received such positive feedback that she decided to quit her corporate job, start being more creative and finally give up the nine-to-five. Launching Hang It Designs just over a month ago, Jasmin is passionate about reviving the popular ’70s macramé hanger with a modern-day spin. “I love the simplistic […]
Living thousands of kilometres away from your business partner, for most, would spell disaster; but for sisters Clare Scholes and Joy Stewart it only makes them work harder. With Clare based in Melbourne and Joy having recently moved to Singapore, together they own boutique Mondocherry. Stocking a range of their own work — in the form of artworks and textiles — as […]
With a motto to create products for: “bubs with serious spunk!” Karrie-Anne Vieceli of KwithHeart offers a range of quality wares including organic jersey swaddle blankets, organic muslin wraps, cot sheet sets, bibs, pillowcases and tees. Launched last year, shortly after having her first child, KwithHeart was born out of a desire to find something […]
12 years ago, South African artist Merewyn De Heer and her righthand lady Nozi, started making clay beaded chandeliers in a small rural community in South Africa. The chandeliers were beautiful and soon began increasing in popularity, so Merewyn approached her community centre and started training local women, turning her team of two into 65! […]
After featuring her gorgeous homewares on one of the first ever Olivia’s Fab Four and having recently showcased her work on Covet My Coffee Table, it seemed only fair that Patricia Kelly of Misskelly Made in Tasmania got a post all to herself! The maker of edgy but simple jewellery designs and interior wares, she creates […]
The latest handmade and hand-painted enamel tumblers and bowls from Zakkia, are not just good for mealtimes. In fact the tumblers don’t just hold coffee and tea, but also double as dessert mugs, pen holders and even planters. Both the tumblers and bowls would look stunning on your kitchen shelves too. As they are handmade […]
The name says it all for boutique textiles and furniture company Mr & Mrs White, run by husband and wife Nathan and Sasha. They create gorgeous pieces for the home: Mr White takes care of the furniture, Mrs White of the textiles. Sasha and Nathan didn’t always plan on working together, however. Nathan has a […]