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Jacob’s People’s modern take on mezuzahs

The mezuzah is a parchment inscribed with religious texts and attached in a case to the doorpost of a Jewish house as a sign of faith. Jacob’s People, which celebrates Judiaca in all its modern manifestations, has launched a collection of designer mezuzahs. Jacob’s People hatched in late 2011 when founder Leah Greengarten was inundated […]

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Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma to open in Australia in May

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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Art

Uplifting typography art from Barcelona

You know me, I love a bit of inspirational, feel good typography art. This week I came across Barcelona-based graphic artist Coni Della Vedova on Etsy and loved her screenprints. Don’t you love that about Etsy? That you can tap into stuff from all over the world that everyone else doesn’t have already?

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Pom pays tribute to second home Sydney with latest poster art series

Al Walsh’s first series of poster art, The Travels of Vivienne, recalled an era of advertising now long gone. The exhibition was heralded a success with press in Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and of course, Interiors Addict. Fast forward to 2013 and we have Sydney, Al’s second poster art series. It elegantly captures iconic suburbs, paying […]

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5 cost-effective ways to refresh your home

Interior designer Lorena Gaxiola shares 5 cost-effective tips to refresh your home this New Year, from painting a blackboard wall to incorporating the colour green. “Our home is the perfect place to start when it comes to kicking off a successful new year. It’s our bedrock, our retreat and for many of us, the centre […]

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Meet the duo behind the scenes at Designer Rugs

Known for its collaborations with high profile fashion designers like Akira Isogowa, interior designers like Greg Natale and brands like Dinosaur Designs, the grass roots creative force behind Designer Rugs is very much behind the scenes. The company’s senior designers, Christine McDonald and Lia Pielli, have both been at Designer Rugs for more than a […]

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Pantone colour of the year 2013 is emerald

Goodbye Tangerine bloody Tango. I do not like orange. I find it really hard to work with. I feel like it’s been colour of the year for way longer than a year and I have been waiting for this day! I’m much happier with Emerald (17-5641), described by Pantone as “a lively, radiant, lush green”. To […]

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Colourful, practical home for first time buyers

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 […]

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A new take on Christmas trees for small homes

If you live in an apartment you probably don’t have a spare corner for a Christmas tree. What do you think of this new space-saving idea?  A christmas tree poster! Love or hate? The Super Fun Happy Tree is the work of Melbourne design trio Sawdust and Diamonds. As well as being ideal for those […]

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Art

Art Pharmacy is just the prescription for affordable art

Launching later this week, Art Pharmacy is a new online art store and art gallery, featuring original Australian artworks with pricing that makes them accessible to all. Whether purchasing an artwork for a creative space, the home, office, or a gift, Art Pharmacy has carefully selected unique and high quality artworks by both established and […]

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Homewares Interviews

Everything begins with beautiful homewares from around the globe

Online store Everything Begins has been around for almost a year but intentionally keeping a pretty low profile. The “highly curated” site brings together beautiful things from independent creative types from across the globe. Founder Amy Timbrell says: “I’ve always had a massive love of discovering and sharing gorgeous things and over time I seemed […]

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Exploding colours and cultures define Scott Petrie’s latest paintings

Australian expat artist Scott Petrie has launched his first exhibition of works at the Affordable Art Fair Singapore, which opens to the public later this month. Petrie is already receiving initial interest in his latest collection of paintings on canvas, which celebrate the power of colour and cross-cultural influences apparent is his own world. I discovered […]

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Online 3D chair designer launches today

My Bespoke Chair claims to be the world’s first 3D online chair design studio. British/Dutch artist Emma Veiga‐Malta, who has a studio in Sydney’s Mosman, founded My Bespoke Chair as a natural progression from the parent company Bespoke Art. While creating tailor‐made art and fabrics, she had many clients request specific and unusual fabric combinations […]

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Dining in Design: Restaurant Arras

Dining Design: Restaurant Arras Paul Smith pinstripes, neon perspex and graffiti art meet in this fine dining restaurant without the pretension. In my new series about restaurant and bar interiors, I took a closer look at Arras in Sydney’s CBD, which manages not to take itself too seriously. I sat down for a fantastic lunch […]

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Homewares

Today I’m loving these retro poster prints

How great are these vintage style poster prints by fellow Pom Alan Walsh? Not to mention they’re making me feel all summery! You know I love tracking down affordable art options for you and these are just $100 unframed or $250 framed in A1 size. That’s BIG. Alan, of Sydney-based Custom Canvas Company will also, […]

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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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The 1000th post giveaway with a $2000 prize pack for one lucky interiors addict!

Can you believe I’ve posted 1000 times (well, a few more than now, actually!)? I would say I can’t, but it’s not all that surprising to me! Nonetheless, I thought what a great excuse for the best giveaway I’ve ever done, and one that’s full of amazing prizes I know interiors addict readers will love! […]

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Guest post: how to mount your scarf on canvas and turn it into art, by Bay & Fyfe’s Frith Hucks

Using scarves you love as art for your walls is a fantastic, affordable way to dress your home. It’s also very easy if you know how. You need 1 x art canvas, 1 roll of 1-inch hemming tape and a handful of tacks.