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Meet stylist’s assistant Ashley!

Ashley Pratt is a super keen wannabe stylist with plenty of work experience under her belt, ready to get stuck into full-time work. But we all know getting a stylist’s assistant gig isn’t easy, so I thought I’d give her a helping hand. She has a degree in media and law (but you probably don’t […]

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Steve Cordony on editing the look

In the next installment of what I learned at Steve Cordony’s Coco Republic Design School talk, I’m going to share his tips on editing. When I say editing I don’t mean like magazine editing, I mean deciding what makes the final cut (and and this could apply to a magazine shoot or a room in […]

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Steve Cordony at Coco Design School

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 […]

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Art

Win an original artwork by Julie Paterson

You all loved the pictures of Julie Paterson’s latest collection for Designer Rugs in her Blue Mountains cottage earlier this week. Now she’s giving you the chance to win a little bit of the design process in the form of an original painting for your own home.  Julie has taken four of her best rug […]

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Maison InStyle announces impressive advisor line-up

Maison Instyle, Australia’s first and only boutique trade event dedicated to the interiors market, has announced its Advisory Council, “a select group of distinguished individuals with a shared passion for design”. They are: •                Richard Waller, editor of Inside Out •                Sibella Court, interior stylist and author •                Nick Garnham, Jardan •                Karinna Gobbo, Tapetti Rugs •                Dana Tomic Hughes,  […]

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Entries open for Bathroom Innovation Award

Reece are looking for the finest bathroom product designers in the country as their Bathroom Innovation Award (BIA) officially opens for 2012. The Reece BIA opens doors to international recognition, career launching opportunities and invaluable industry experience. Open to both students and professionals, the Reece BIA’s dedication to the Australian design industry sees local designers […]

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Interviews

“A great reputation is only as good as your last job,” says interior designer Hamel

Award-winning interior designer Thomas Hamel was born in the States but has called Australia home for years, giving him a truly international viewpoint. He recently added another string to his bow as a furniture designer. He told Interiors Addict all about it.

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Sibella on Styling

Want to learn about interior styling from the best? Book your ticket for this event, quick smart! Sibella Court, celebrated stylist and author of etc. and Nomad, is running a workshop called Styling vs. Decorating in Sydney on 27 March. “I shot all the styling ideas for Nomad at locations around Sydney (thank you to […]

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Love the small things at Life Instyle

Life Instyle, the boutique trade event delivering a mixture of beautiful designer brands sourced from a diverse range of companies featuring homeware, giftware, lifestyle and kids products, returns to Sydney’s Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion from 23-to-26 February 2012. Over four days, Life Instyle hosts over 300 exhibitors leading the way in innovative product […]

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Interviews

Kate St James on design education, accreditation and joining the DIA

Kate St James is a well respected voice on the Australian interiors scene. A Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia, she worked as an interior designer for more than two decades before joining the world of design publishing. She is currently editor ofLuxury Home Design and Renovate and the soon to be launched Grand […]

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Assistant stylist wanted!

Fab opportunity to assist the brilliant Jane Frosh styling an event in Melbourne at the end of the month. One day, must be Melbourne-based. If you’re interested, email [email protected]

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Jewellery designer Samantha Wills launches style and decor mag

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, […]

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Win tickets to Better Homes & Gardens LIVE in Melbourne

Enjoy a great family day out at Better Homes and Gardens LIVE from 24 – 26 February 2012 at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne. The event brings to life the pages of Australia’s favourite magazine, providing homemakers, DIY enthusiasts, keen gardeners and aspiring cooks with inspiring new ideas for their home and garden. Don’t […]

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Interviews Styling

Meet belle magazine stylist Steve Cordony

An interior decorator mother, a stint as an assistant and a first break from Neale Whitaker have all contributed to Steve Cordony’s successful career as a stylist.

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Dalani claims to be the first, the biggest and with the best online magazine

Yesterday we talked about the three new Australian homewares sales sites offering you massive discounts on great brands. First up we spoke to Temple & Webster and today we share our interview with Dalani. Tomorrow you can read all about the third option, Home Culture. What’s the story behind you setting up this business in […]

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Dalani, Temple & Webster and Home Culture go head to head in battle of the online members-only homewares sale sites

Within a few days at the end of October, three members-only websites (Dalani, Home Culture and Temple & Webster) launched in Australia, offering high end homewares brands at up 70% off. They all announce new sales throughout the week. It’s a new phenomenon for the Australian market and one that seems to be proving very […]

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Furniture

Don’t buy disposable fakes, save up for a piece of furniture you’ll treasure

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 […]

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Furniture

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 […]