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House Rules RENO ADDICT

Post House Rules reveal chat with contestants Brooke and Grant

Last night’s episode of House Rules had its fair share of controversy, with Tassie couple Brooke and Grant scoring contestants dramatically low for their zone makeovers. “We didn’t know who had done what zones so it was definitely not personal,” says Brooke. “However, it was strategic. We’re on the bottom of the ladder and we […]

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Homewares

First look at the H&M Home range in the new Melbourne store

If you’re anything like me, you’re often more excited about cushions than clothes. There’s room for both in my life, don’t get me wrong, but my first thoughts on Australia’s first H&M were whether they’d have the homewares range too! And they have! Hoorah! Here are some first glimpses of them in store and it’s […]

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Interiors Addict

Love your walls with 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips

Sponsored by Nuffnang We’re currently long-term housesitting for my in-laws and I wanted to add a little personality to our temporary home. It’s no secret I believe being surrounded by things you love goes a long way to making you smile each day! It’s also no secret that I believe in making an effort with […]

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Renting

Blank walls just got a lot more interesting with Wallcreations

Sponsored by Wallcreations. Wall decals, and even removable vinyl wallpaper are nothing new, however being able to design your own, with your own images, to fit your exact space, in four easy steps online, is! This is what Australian online business Wallcreations can offer you and customers are having great results, from bringing their favourite […]

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Styling

A day in the life of a property stylist, developer and mum of four!

Naomi Findlay owns Silk Home Staging & Styling and the International Institute of Home Staging (IIHS), develops properties “on the side” and is a mum to 4 kids. I asked this modern day Wonder Woman to share a day in her very busy life! 5am: Wake with the youngest little one for a cuddle. 6am: […]

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Expert Tips

10 mini feng shui projects you can implement in your home this weekend

By Jenny Blume Whether you’e a true believer or not, there’s a lot to be said for many of the principals of feng shui, in creating a happier, calmer and more organised home. Why not try some of these quick expert tips yourself this weekend and see what effect they might have? 1 Beautify your […]

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Interiors Addict

Decluttering and styling with budget queen Michelle from House Rules

By Michelle Ball I’ve loved decluttering and styling since I can remember, so I thought I’d share my top tips on these 2 topics. I hope they help you! Decluttering I am not, and have never been a hoarder. I believe in the principal of letting go of excess, and as you do, even more […]

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House Tours Styling

Photos: The finished Palm Beach Apartment!

We put the finishing touches to the Interiors Addict/Nest Designs apartment project we’ve been working on last Thursday night to host opening drinks and reveal the transformation. Here are the photos you’ve been waiting for! We know many of you have been following its progress and the reality behind the scenes of a reno, but […]

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Art Homewares House Tours Interviews

At home with Lumiere Art + Co’s Emma Cleine

Many artists never make a viable business from their talent and passion. It’s a tough gig. But former school teacher Emma Cleine is bucking that trend with Lumiere Art + Co and her story is inspiring. Today, she shows us inside her charmingly understated Mornington Peninsula home and tells us about making what she loves […]

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Homewares The Block

Where to buy your favourites from last night’s The Block room reveal, including the tiles!

There were some great things to lust after in last night’s ground floor apartment reveal. Here’s some of my favourites. I really loved the textures and colours going on in Matt and Kim’s bedroom. Not exactly my taste but I still appreciated the look and some of the great finishes.

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Appliances

Dyson Hot + Cool AMO5 Air Multiplier review

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound 9000, Smeg coloured refrigerators and the Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner: all appliances (well, two and a sound system) that are iconic designs in modern industrial design. Dyson will be hoping to add to that list with the Hot + Cool AMO5. Dyson’s Air Multiplier fans were launched a few years […]

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Interiors Addict

BabyMac’s Beth knows there’s no place like home

Beth MacDonald (aka BabyMac) is a super popular mummy blogger who moved to the country and created the most cosy looking home for her family. Here she shares a look inside and explains juggling motherhood with being a neat freak. This Southern Highlands house has a huge open plan living space, plenty of lovely natural […]

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Interiors Addict

Living with an interiors addict (by my fiancé)

In a very brave move, today I gave my fiancé Damian the chance to blog about what it’s like living with me. I must be crazy… I used to have a collection of interiors books which I kept in my Ikea Expedit bookcase in my bedroom. I was quite proud of them, from Terence Conran’s Storage […]

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Interiors Addict

Sex and the City illustrator’s converted church home in Port Melbourne

Today I’m very excited to share with you the gorgeous home of Megan Hess, the stylish illustrator of the Sex and the City book cover and much more. Illustrating for brands like Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Dior and Laduree, Megan is living her dream. She lives (and works) here, in the roof of a church, […]

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Homewares Interviews

Meet Melanie and David of Hardwick & Cesko, who don’t take their home too seriously

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 […]

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Interiors Addict

The family home where mum loves to paint

Julz Beresford creates art for children’s walls which is timeless and non-kiddy, much like her children’s bedrooms. When it came to decorating them recently, she shunned plastic and tried to create calming spaces. “I liked the idea of making their bedrooms peaceful, somewhere they could chill out and sleep.” Daughter Madeline’s room has the bed Julz […]

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Interiors Addict

West Elm and Pottery Barn to open in Australia

VERY exciting news today! Well loved American home furnishing and kitchen brands West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Williams-Sonoma are all opening in Sydney next year. I know MANY of you will be delighted to hear this because shipping heavy goods from the States just isn’t an option. Now all we need is […]

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Interiors Addict

Chance to buy stylist’s home, straight off the cover of Country Style

Not just any old home makes it onto the cover of Country Style. Stylist Jane Frosh’s did, and now it’s up for sale. Together with husband Mike, she has transformed this charming Blue Mountains home over the last three years but the lure of a new renovation project now has them looking to sell. “We […]