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Mother’s Day when you don’t have your mum

This post isn’t about sympathy. I don’t want any of that thanks, or pity. I just want to give a special shout out to all the other people out there without their mums today and say I know how you feel. The month leading up to Mother’s Day is just reminder after reminder of how […]

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Styling

The reality behind the glamour, with Real Living’s senior stylist, Sarah Ellison

Sarah Ellison has the job many readers would kill for: senior stylist on one of the country’s most popular magazines: Real Living, where she’s been for more than 2 years. Here she shares what it’s really like behind the scenes and gives plenty of advice for those wanting to follow in her footsteps. After fashion […]

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Nostalgic read: A new illustrated story book for interiors-lovers

While 2020 has been a very challenging year for many, there have been some silver linings. When freelance work dried up, writer Bianca Tzatzagos was faced with a new COVID-19 reality which meant she had a lot more time on her hands. Using the time she would typically have spent socialising or travelling, Bianca paired […]

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Recipes

Foodie Friday: Chocolate dipped shortbread

Today’s recipe, a lighter take on a classic cookie favourite, comes from Lakanto Australia. This shortbread is a buttery, light, and simply delicious snack for any coffee or high tea occasion. Lakanto Classic and Golden Monkfruit Sweeteners offer an all-natural substitute to sugar with 93% less calories. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12-16 […]

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Interiors Addict

Finders Keepers Market goes online for first time this weekend

While the hugely popular The Finders Keepers markets can’t go ahead as usual due to the social distancing measures in place, we won’t miss out entirely! Make yourself comfy on the couch this weekend when the event goes online, and with more than just shopping! “Just like you can’t replace a real-life hug with a […]

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Building stimulus package: largely disappointing for renovators

There was much excitement when news of the government’s building stimulus package started circulating, but once the finer details were confirmed last week, that excitement mostly turned to disappointment for would-be renovators. For those wanting to build a new home though, things look a lot brighter, providing you can do it for under $750k. In […]

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Furniture Homewares Interviews

Bushfires & Covid can’t keep Few & Far down!

To say it’s been a tough start to the year for Few & Far, known for their beautifully merchandised homewares stores, would be an understatement. So winning a global retail award this month has come as a very welcome boost and motivation to keep on keeping on! The NSW South Coast husband and wife business […]

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Playroom storage ideas: what we used in ours and why

As promised in yesterday’s playroom reveal post, today I’m giving you a closer look at exactly what we used to get the storage sorted and why it works so well. It really is a storage dream now! The heroes of this room are the IKEA TROFAST units. We have used both the regular version and […]

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Shopping

Shop love: some retail moments are worth the spend

By Bianca Tzatzagos Nostalgic it may be, but it often feels like the era of legendary bricks and mortar retail is behind us. It may have even been behind us before I was born. There are tonnes of reason for this, and obviously online shopping is a fundamental one. But I can remember a handful […]

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Interiors Addict

Behind the scenes of a cover photoshoot at my house!

Sponsored by AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair I love it when Interiors Addict partners are open to fresh ideas and doing things differently and I recently had the pleasure of working with the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) and my favourite photographer Jacqui Turk, when we shot the cover of their AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair […]

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Design Homewares Styling

Etsy reveals top design trends for 2019

“We’re officially declaring 2019 the year of being real and Etsy sellers are leading the charge with all-natural products, a focus on sustainability, and decor cues sourced straight from Mother Earth,” says Etsy trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson. Reflective of the earthy trend, Etsy has identified six burgeoning style trends ranging from pressed flowers to burnt orange, 1970’s style […]

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Styling

Real Living editor’s tips for a stylish Christmas home

Real Living magazine editor Elle Lovelock certainly knows a thing or two about design and styling and to celebrate the launch of her magazine’s bumper Christmas issue here she shares her top decorating tips for the silly season. Colour palette “Pick a colour palette or a theme for your tree. You can either choose something […]

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New Sage x Clare collection inspired by boho Bali villa

Inspired by a bohemian Balinese villa, the latest collection from Sage x Clare ‘Rumah’ is full of the gorgeous colours, prints and handmade artisanal details that put the brand on the  map. “I happened to be holidaying in Bali a little over a year ago at the hidden gem that is Villa Bella Bali when the […]

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Homewares Kids Rooms

Jen’s pick of stylish kids stuff for your home

Last week I officially crossed into the third trimester, so I’m finally starting to look at a bit of shopping for baby number two! And I can’t wait to reveal his nursery to you later this week! You won’t be disappointed, just saying! In the meantime, here are some other beautiful things I’ve discovered for […]

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Milly Dent’s new ceramic range inspired by residency in Japan

Inspired by her three-month artist residency in Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, ceramicist Milly Dent has created the Sora and Dango Gem ranges. A fusion of her unique, contemporary style and the ancient techniques learnt at Kouraku Gama – a kiln with a 150 year history – it is a new aesthetic for the […]

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Foodie Friday: Valentine’s Day sugar cookies

Instead of spending a small fortune on flowers or store-bought chocolates this Valentine’s Day – or skipping the occasion completely – why not bestow the gift of homemade treats on your loved ones? Williams-Sonoma has the most wonderful collection of Valentine’s themed baking tools and accessories, which you’ll use year after year, and not only in […]

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Alphabet Monkey put a modern spin on patchwork for kids’ rooms

You could perhaps trace it back to the birth of Etsy but there’s no doubt that crafting has enjoyed a monumental rise over the last decade, paving the way for once-forgotten arts such as patchwork quilting to emerge with a new, on-trend aesthetic. Eschewing the intricate design and ‘more is more’ approach of traditional quilting, Alphabet […]

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Get ready for Life Instyle with special guest Mr Jason Grant

Life Instyle Sydney is definitely my favourite trade show. I see it as the stylish, cool kid of trade events, which is why it makes perfect sense that Mr Jason Grant, interior stylist, author and creative consultant, has been appointed as the official ambassador. Taking place 18-to-21 February 2016 at Sydney’s Royal Hall of Industries and Hordern […]