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Sibella’s Souvenirs of Etcetera

I really am beginning to wonder if stylist Sibella Court ever sleeps? She’s been busy sourcing inspiration overseas, she’s about to embark on publicity for her new book NOMAD, she’s planning her next styling workshop later this month and now she’s curating exhibitions! If you loved her cult book Etcetera (I don’t know anyone who’s […]

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Brand new interiors trade fair Maison Instyle

Maison Instyle is a new trade fair for the Australian interiors market. Held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building in July 2012, it will showcase design-focused furniture, home accessories, textiles, interior surfaces, kitchens, bathrooms and more. Interiors Addict spoke to event manager and creator Amelia Coote. What was the inspiration for launching Maison Instyle? After speaking to many people […]

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Want a stylish, non-tacky Christmas?

Interior and events stylist Jane Frosh, one half of show.pony and blogger at Plain Jane Styling, will be showing you how to style up your Christmas table (no tinsel or red and green colour schemes allowed) at an event in St Leonards next month.  The working mum’s masterclass takes place on 19 November from 11am […]

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Emma Elizabeth, the globetrotting designer

You know sometimes you meet those people who are so young, gorgeous and super successful you want to hate them but then they turn out to be really nice and humble as well? Hello Emma Elizabeth Coffey! This talented Sydney designer is fresh back from exhibiting at London Design Festival where her stunning diamond rug […]

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An Interview with Anna Spiro

Looking at photos of interior designer Anna Spiro’s work makes me go a bit giddy. I know this sounds ridiculously sycophantic and over the top, but I mean it. I could (and have over time) spend hours getting lost in her blog Absolutely Beautiful Things, where she shares a lot of photographs of her work […]

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Interiors Addict goes to Colour School!

  Earlier this month, I attended the day-long Colour For Interiors Masterclass at Coco Republic Design School in Sydney and I had a ball! I learnt so much more than I expected to and it really got my creative juices flowing and made me look at everything interiors in a new light (or should I […]

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When fashion meets interiors: the Sophie Hart interview Whether it’s fashion, interiors or eve

When fashion meets interiors: the Sophie Hart interview Whether it’s fashion, interiors or events, stylist extraordinaire and successful businesswoman Sophie Hart says the same principals apply. “My approach is really similar, whether it be a person or a room, they both need to be dressed.” Self-titled “queen of the moodboard,” Sophie, who owns Sophie Hart […]

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Why Juliet Love(s) Interiors

  Interior stylist Juliet Love and garden designer Charlie Albone met when they screen tested for The Lifestyle Channel show The Party Garden. “The producers wanted to see whether we had chemistry on camera,” says Juliet. “As it turned out, I think we had a little more than they imagined!” They married last year and […]

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Freedom Style Council with Vanessa Colyer Tay from Inside Out

I had a great time at the third and final Freedom Style Council event at Freedom’s Belrose store on Tuesday night. The delightful Vanessa Colyer Tay, renowned stylist and Inside Out style editor, shared some great insight on the role of a magazine stylist and I thought I’d share it with you. If you’ve ever […]

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Meet Textile designer Tamara Schneider of Funky Wombat Textiles

Meet Textile designer Tamara Schneider of Funky Wombat Textiles I first came across textile designer Tamara Schneider when one of her lampshades caught my eye online. It was so beautiful I couldn’t stop looking at it. Seriously. Gorgeous. She owns the amusingly named Funky Wombat Textiles and her designs are far more sophisticated, beautiful and […]

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Stylist Kirsten Bookallil says inspiration is everywhere and her home is her haven

Whether you know it or not I can pretty much guarantee if you have even a passing interest in interiors you will have admired Kirsten Bookallil’s work at some point or other. It’s been published in editorials everywhere from Vogue Living, Belle and Real Living to Harper’s Bazaar and Gourmet Traveller. Her clients include huge […]

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September trade fair offers free seminar series for homewares wholesalers

Thousands of retailers are writing their shopping lists in preparation for one of NSW’s biggest gift and homewares events, Reed Gift Fairs Sydney September (September 17-20 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre). More than 450 wholesalers from around Australia will showcase their newest products in the last opportunity for retailers to buy their stock […]

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Jason Grant, living his dream

Jason Grant left his prestigious role as style director for Real Living magazine last year and hasn’t stopped working since. It’s a good job he loves his work so much it feels like play. One of the most positive and passionate people I’ve interviewed, while he may insist he’s been given a lot of ‘lucky breaks’ there’s no […]

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Interview with interior stylist Glen Proebstel, part 2

Interview with interior stylist Glen Proebstel, part 2 In part 2 of my interview with the delightful Glen Proebstel, he shares how he and photographer Sharyn Cairns “just get each other”, talks about his prop hire business and who he admires, as well giving tips on breaking into the competitive styling industry. Compare the photos […]

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Trend forecaster predicts organic, retro and pattern as key interior trends for summer

Retail buyers and stylists from around Australia will be flocking to Melbourne next month to see the latest in homeware and giftware products from more than 50 categories at the Home & Giving Fair. Eryn Behan, managing director at trend forecasters Ginger Trend Consulting, says the fair is the best place to see products showcasing the upcoming […]

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Plenty of fellow Poms at the Furnitex and Decoration + Design seminar series this week!

FURNITEX and DECORATION + DESIGN have confirmed a stellar line-up for the 2011 International Industry Seminar Series, coming up this Thursday and Friday at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by Home Beautiful, eight leading design experts from across the globe will inspire interior enthusiasts as they discuss the hot trends for future seasons and influences driving […]

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Laura and Mark Greaves’ kitchen reno

Laura and Mark Greaves fell in love with their Art Deco upper duplex in the Northern Beaches but soon decided its tired kitchen would be their first major renovation project. Laura says: “We wanted it to be very open and airy, so we knocked out the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. It’s […]