So, for several months now I’ve been banging on about the Williams-Sonoma Inc big four coming to Sydney. For the uninitiated, I’m talking about Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma. I’ll be straight with you, as a non-mummy blogger, I have little interest in Pottery Barn Kids and as a less than […]
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Creating events that wow people involves many of the same skills involved in creating interiors that do the same. Whether you’re planning a kids’ birthday party or your own wedding, we asked Hilary Bellew, Zoe Jackson and Stephanie Hugan of Melbourne’s company The Design Depot, to share their insider secrets. We hope you pick up […]
Nina Maya isn’t new to the design business. For five years she worked as a designer for her own fashion label, which was stocked at Myer and worn by the likes of Jennifer Hawkins and Cate Blanchett. Yet it was while travelling in 2011 that Nina’s passion changed direction from fashion to interiors. “I was […]
With a background in graphic design and a passionate eco sensibility, Pete Dobson has launched his own label of recycled glassware. He collects wine and beer bottles from bars and restaurants in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and hand cuts and polishes them to produce glasses, tumblers, carafes, and vases. The eco-friendly aspect of his business is […]
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Real Living, April 2013
As they say on The Block: “Wow, wow, wow!” Real Living’s front cover for April certainly packs a punch – the genius colour and print combination is so crazy it works. I’m not brave enough to wear prints, but I’m now reconsidering the option of working prints into my wardrobe, and my home! Highlights The […]
Renowned interior designer Thomas Bucich moved to Sydney from New York in 1990 and has been living a bit of a ‘gypsy’ existence ever since, enjoying the best of an international and flexible lifestyle. “These days working anywhere in the world is so much easier,” he says. “Since I moved to Sydney, I’ve always maintained […]
It’s official. I have a new favourite place in the CBD: the QT Sydney Hotel. Come to think of it, there aren’t many places I love in the city so that makes this even more exciting. The QT is my idea of the ultimate in design, atmosphere and comfort. I want to move in! I […]
“Double rainbow all the way across the sky!” With that simple phrase you are welcomed through the front doors of Chi Chi, Matt Woods Design’s latest hospitality project. The attention grabbing neon is reflective of the humorous tongue-in-cheek response to what has been the studio’s most trend-conscious project to date.
Melanie and David Hardwick, who run furniture and homewares brand Hardwick & Cesko, have lived in this Annandale terrace since marrying six years ago. These days, they share it with daughter Evie. They’ve created a stylish yet practical family home with plenty of storage. It helps, of course, that David is a furniture designer and […]
Hecker Guthrie and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne picked up the big prizes at the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in Sydney last night. The Seymour Centre was packed with the best names in the industry, sharing in each other’s success at the event, hosted by Inside magazine. In picking up the Gold Medal, Paul […]
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David Hicks’ rug range with Cadrys
After years of custom designing for projects, it made sense for interior designer David Hicks to team up with Cadrys to design his own rug range. Although they may not be officially launched until after Christmas, they’re already available and word is getting around, both here and in LA, where David’s practice has a studio. […]
Interior Designer Caroline Choker has been shortlisted in the hospitality category of the prestigious IDEA awards for her stunning work on The Grounds of Alexandria. She was selected from hundreds of entries and presented to a jury panel of design industry professionals in Melbourne earlier this month. The Grounds, which opened in March and won […]
Jamee Huntington owns online homewares and furniture store Inadesignerhome (Idh). She shared what she’s loving right now, including pastel and sorbet colours, stylist Phoebe McEvoy and homemade pumpkin soup! Jamee’s loving… Chiswick. Matt Moran’s “lamb from the farm” is mouthwatering! Anything sorbet coloured. It can brighten your day, especially if you own something from Dinosaur […]
Congratulations Henry Wilson, winner of the craft and object design category in this year’s SOYA. He wins $5,000 cash, $5,000 in Qantas flights and a money-can’t-buy mentorship with design legend Marc Newson. “I have always followed the Qantas SOYA awards and have entered twice in the past,” said Henry. “I was initially drawn to the […]
The finalists in the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) will spend an anxious weekend waiting to see if they’ve won a money-can’t-buy mentorship with design legend Marc Newson. Up and coming furniture designer Henry Wilson is among the talented Australian finalists under the age of 30 in the running to receive financial support ($5000 […]
What an interior designer dream! One of my favourite Australian designers Greg Natale, has just returned from a trip to LA where he met the legendary Kelly Wearstler, who I just happen to think is the coolest woman EVER. It was a dream come true for Greg, who is a huge fan. He has been […]
Interior designer Andrew Mitchell, of Melbourne’s Urban Pad, has taken on a business partner and rebranded as Mr. Mitchell. Andrew Mitchell (right) and new business partner James Lambrou The decision to rebrand was driven by both a change in clientele over the years and wanting to highlight the personal service they offer. Urban Pad began […]
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June’s top 5 most popular posts!
Happy July! I had some record traffic last month, which is always nice! And today is my birthday so no original content today if you don’t mind. I have presents to open 😉 Here are last month’s most popular posts: Top 10 interior styling essentials From cushions and candles to trays and books, I put together […]