If I had a dollar for every person who had asked me when Pottery Barn and West Elm are opening in Bondi, I’d be pretty rich. I’m happy to tell you that the anticipated opening date is the first week in May, so not long to wait now! American retailer Williams-Sonoma, Inc. signed a lease […]
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I’m still dreaming about this vintage Suzani after visiting Cadry’s rug showrooms earlier this week. Yes, a Suzani, at Cadry’s. And it’s the real deal and BEAUTIFUL. Finding Suzanis at Cadry’s was the first surprise. The prices were the next. I think many people my age might be intimidated to go into Cadry’s showrooms (there’s […]
Anna Williams of Ethos Design furnished this display home for a Queensland builder targeting first time buyers. “I mixed affordable contemporary furniture from local chain stores with Mid Century styles to create a home that feels perfectly suited to a busy family lifestyle, all complemented with quirky accessories and colourful artwork,” she says. “My aim […]
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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The new IKEA catalogue launch
I have always LOVED new IKEA catalogue time. How exciting is it? It doesn’t matter if you need something new for your home or not, it’s always a great display of smart, innovative, stylish design at affordable prices. From the days when I first discovered IKEA and kitted out my entire apartment with it (yes, it […]
Emma Blomfield runs Nest Designs, providing affordable interior styling services both in person and via the wonders of the world wide web, wherever you are in Australia. Right now she’s loving…
While I’m no stylist, I’ve spent enough time around the country’s best, read enough books and magazines and rearranged my own furniture and accessories enough times to know a thing or two about the little things which can make a big difference to your home. Everyone needs a couch, a coffee table, a TV, some […]
Doesn’t this winter weather just make you want to stay home all cosy with cashmere throws, gorgeous rugs and moody lighting? Perfect weather for nesting! And thanks to Freedom I have two awesome prizes for your home to give away this week. Yay! First prize is this amazing giant ikat canvas print which is one […]
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April’s most popular blog posts
Umm….when did it become May all of a sudden? This year is flying by. Anyway, thought I’d share with you last month’s three most popular posts in case you missed them! 1. Stylist Jane Frosh’s rant about faux vintage styling overkill 2. My interview with Greg Natale, Thomas Hamel, Mr Jason Grant and Darren Palmer […]
Interior, homewares and fashion designers as well as magazine publishers. Life is very busy and wonderfully creative for Elizabeth Raptis and Melanie Parker, the friends behind the Ivy & Piper brand. And if ever there was a case of studio envy it is now. Just check out the pictures of their colourful Brisbane HQ and […]
I was so excited to attend Steve Cordony’s session at Coco Republic Design School last week and he didn’t disappoint. Steve is interior design editor at belle magazine and responsible for the styling behind those incredible, dramatic, often fantastical photos we devour on its pages each issue. He’s also in great demand as an event […]
From the same factory turning out high end furniture for Herman Miller and Living Edge comes a new design-your-own flatpack range with grand designs on taking a chunk of Ikea’s market. Young entrepreneur Priyanka Rao has furniture in her blood. Her dad Sudhindra owns furniture manufacturer Luxmy and runs her new venture with her. But […]
David Harrison is a respected interiors writer and stylist who regularly reports on the Milan Furniture Fair for Inside Out. He was once the Australian importer of Isamu Noguchi lights from Ozeki & Co Japan and Tendo Mokko Japan. He also distributed Carl Hansen in NSW for several years and imported vintage American pieces. In this […]
Interior stylist Emma Blomfield owns Nest Designs, a business that specialises in affordable decorating for everyone. Her innovative online service means she works with clients all over Australia. Here Emma shares her thoughts on the popularity of replica furniture. “Replica furniture fits the bill for style and budget conscious home decorators. For these buyers, purchasing […]
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Say no to fake designer furniture!
Everyone’s entitled to their opinion and it’s not my place to say who is right or wrong, but I’m keen to publish a variety of views on this subject. Anne-Maree Sargeant has a vehemently anti-replica stance. As editor at large of belle magazine, creator of design blog The Snap Assembly and someone who helped set up […]
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Why replica furniture is okay
In the wake of the recent Herman Miller vs. Matt Blatt court case and a growing backlash against replica furniture, it’s a brave woman who puts her name to saying actually, it’s okay to buy that faux Eames lounge chair. That woman is Melbourne interior stylist Kylie Tyrrell from Gold Chalk Interiors and here’s what […]
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A great idea for renters
Readers of this blog know I love coming across great ideas for renters who want a fabulously stylish space but can’t commit to things homeowners have the luxury of playing around with. Like paint, wallpaper, nails in walls… you catch my drift. This week I came across wallstudio, which is fantastic for renters and fickle […]