I’ve seen kantha popping up a few places lately. Could it be the new patchwork or ikat for beds? Laura Hanks-Ruttyn thinks so.
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If you’ve always thought that an environmentally sustainable interior would only suit an alternative lifestyle, you’re wrong. With a growing variety of beautiful interior products conducive to a better environment and to human health, sustainability is the next big chic! Here are some of my favourite and most recent ‘must have’ discoveries – enjoy! At first glance, you’d […]
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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Akira Isogawa for Designer Rugs
Designer Rugs has collaborated with celebrated Australian fashion designer Akira Isogowa for the third time on a stunning new collection and I’m excited to attend the launch tonight. In this collaboration, HIRAMEKI (meaning inspiration), Akira’s striking rugs reference his current catwalk collections. They showcase his love of exploring the juxtaposition between his traditional Japanese heritage and Australia’s love […]
Sydney art dealer Iain Dawson has launched a new range of cushions which are both chic and fun. When he’s not running his successful Paddington art gallery, Iain has been working on a fun project. “To keep my creative side sated, I’ve recently launched a range of 100% linen cushions which, I think, are chic, […]
A new brand inspired by a brass crab in a back street shop on holidays is producing some of the coolest and most on trend decorative pieces I’ve seen in a long time. Mr Pinchy & Co (named after that crab) makes ornaments inspired by the everyday and, frankly, random, in a variety of finishes. […]
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New Vintage by Tahn Scoon
I recently received this beautiful book from its author, Tahn Scoon. To be honest, my first thought was “nice but hmm… not really my thing,” but on closer inspection, it really is. When I see the word vintage I sometimes worry this actually means hipster and that’s not me, plus I live in a pretty […]
Interior designer Stephanie Margaritidis draws inspiration from her environment for the steph & gaia homewares collection, in which she tries to create a story. As a designer with her own studio, atease interiors, her work has been featured in Australian interiors magazines, such as belle and Vogue Living. She started her homewares line in 2009, […]
Empire Lane added this new cot linen range to its collection this week. It’s made from 100% cotton and handmade in Australia. Products include quilted cot comforter sets with organic bamboo lining and change mat covers. I don’t have any kids but I really love the fabric designs anyway! Check out the entire collection in […]
Today was beautiful and sunny so boyfriend and I took the opportunity to jump in the car and take a mini road trip to the Blue Mountains. A visit to Leura is always a pleasure but I’d been meaning to visit the new Peponi Home ever since it opened in February. I’d heard great things […]
Etsy Australia has produced its first look book and why not? The contents would all look comfortable on the pages of the best interiors and lifestyle magazines. I have long been an Etsy-holic. What I like best about the stuff you can buy on Etsy is it’s great value (especially when considering most of it’s […]
Aussie jewellery designer Samantha Wills has an eye for all things stylish and she’s about to launch an online magazine about entertaining and decor. I’m excited! SW Style will allow a look behind the scenes of Samantha’s stylish and creative world and promises to inspire. “I have a love for all things creative,” says Samantha, […]
This competition has now closed WIN this gorgeous pompom lightshade! If you’re not afraid of colour and you like a bit of whimsy that also comes with green credentials, you need to check out Goldfish Gifts! Yes, it’s a kids website but I reckon I know a few grown-ups who would love these ‘happy lanterns’! We […]
New favourite online store alert! Introducing Olive & Joy… I came across Olive & Joy this week and I pretty much love everything they sell! You all know I love home accessories like prints, cushions and ottomans (low commitment, reasonably priced, colourful, make SUCH a difference) almost as much as I love an online shopping […]
The Local Bottle Store & Provisions in St Kilda, Melbourne, is the latest work by interior design duo Gardener & Marks. Lynda Gardener says: “We wanted an authentic/slightly industrial feel of an early provisions store… recycled timber flooring, handmade white tiles, pigeon holes for storing the beer and wine and old fashioned friendly service. Staff […]
The White House in Daylesford, VIC This beautiful country home full of vintage treasure belongs to interior designer Lynda Gardener, owner of Empire Vintage in Melbourne’s Albert Park. “The White House was something I had always dreamed about; a country property and somewhere special. Daylesford is just that,” says Lynda. “The house is an […]