I first discovered Bombardier Designs’ candles when my friend Lauren bought a couple of D&J initial candles for Damian and I as an engagement present. With Christmas approaching, and as a sucker for candles, unique gifts and pretty much anything personalised (keep me away from the monogramming machine at Pottery Barn!), I think it’s about […]
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Have you Met Miss Jones, fill-a-box and sale. These are all things I like to hear, especially together! It’s time for the annual fill-a-box sale next Thursday, Friday and Saturday (5, 6 and 7 December 2013) where you can grab a box and fill it with your choice of bargains for as little as $10. […]
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Save on Walter G indigo cushions
Indigo blue’s as hot as ever in interiors right now. You really can’t go wrong with classic and blue and white combos and right now you can get 40% off when you buy a bundle of cushions from Walter G. Choose from several sets of 3 complimentary cushions with inserts for just $150 instead of […]
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Spotted: Colourful cacti
By Helen Barker Bursting with colour and life, these cute, colourful cacti were spotted in a stunning flower and homewares boutique in Byron Bay, Passion@Flowers. The rugged mix of pink and prickles make these pot plants a perfect and easy way to brighten any room. Style them in rustic terracotta pots, or add even more […]
It’s not my style but there’s no denying the timeless popularity of French Provincial furniture and it’s certainly a new look for online retailer Milan Direct. The prices, as you’d expect, are very reasonable. This substantial dining table (above), in real oak veneer, is $699 and sits 6 comfortably. You might even be able to […]
So the ‘which colour’ decision just got a whole lot harder! Sorry! Just in time for Christmas, KitchenAid has announced the addition of 4 new beautiful hues to the Artisan Stand Mixer range and another 4 to the Platinum Collection Stand Mixer Range! Artisan Stand Mixers (Clockwise: Watermelon, Truffle, Crystal Blue and Cocoa Silver): I […]
1. A wedding planner or on-the-day co-ordinator can be a lifesaver! We used the lovely Katie Moore from Piccadilly Events. I was all over every detail of our wedding. I had spreadsheets and lists; LOTS of lists. So I wasn’t sure I really needed someone to help on the day (as well as my many generous […]
I got a bit of 7 Vignettes withdrawal this month, being away on honeymoon and, ruled by free/hotel wi-fi, without my usual 24/7 access to Instagram should I want/need it! But although I didn’t interact as much as usual, every time I did have a peek, I saw so much gorgeousness! And thankfully, guest judge […]
By Karen Clough It’s amazing what a lick of paint can achieve when you’re looking to transform the feel of a room in your home. Sadly, it’s not always going to cut the mustard – particularly when your home needs some drastic modernising or renovating. This is the story of my recent life. After moving […]
By Kathryn Bamford Gone are the Daylesford days! The gorgeous gift and homewares store Lark officially opened its new doors on Gertrude Street in Melbourne’s Fitzroy on Friday. The beautiful shop front has huge glass windows with striking typography and gorgeous displays. The space itself has amazing high ceilings with stunning decorative detailing. Being my […]
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Coco Republic spring sale now on
This Spring, Coco Republic is clearing out all discontinued collections, floor stock items and select stocked favourites in the lead up to Christmas. Receive substantial reductions on quality, stylish furniture for your home for a limited time only. On now until the end of October at all showrooms. These are just a few of the […]
Due to massive demand, I’m going to start running regular social media for small business workshops in Sydney and the first two will take place on Thursday 28 November and Thursday 5 December 2013. The 2.5-hour workshops, Taking Facebook for Business out of the Too-Hard Basket, cost $295 to include a light supper. They will […]
When interior designer Kim Pearson asked if I might be interested in a recent project involving a wall of giant sequins, you can imagine my enthusiastic response! And here it is, readers! This fabulous space is the Blow Dry & Beauty Bar in the old Rose Hotel in North Fremantle, WA. The client, a surgeon, […]
Sponsored by Shipporter Last year I was given the opportunity to check out the new Shipporter service and share the results with you. If you’ve ever lusted after homewares and furniture from American brands like Jonathan Adler and Restoration Hardware (and, until recently Pottery Barn and West Elm, but we have them here in Sydney […]
Great news for those who like their coffee a little sweeter! The three most popular limited edition Nespresso Variations – Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and Caramel – are back and now part of the permanent Nespresso Grand Crus range. Re-introduced as Vanilio, Ciocattino and Caramelito Variations Grand Crus (of course they needed a fancy new Italian […]
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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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 […]
If you love a bit of bling, as most of us do, then, interiors addicts, I have just the man for you! Jean-Pierre Heurteau is one of Melbourne’s most celebrated interior designers and owner of antique furniture store Jean-Pierre Heurteau Design. Over the years he has built a solid reputation for delivering one of a […]