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Room reveal: my new lighter, brighter master bedroom + shop it!

I shared our master bedroom on Instagram last month but I thought I’d give it a place here on the blog too as it was super popular! Read to the end for details and links for everything. Long time readers know our bedroom used to be moody and navy (and the story behind how wrong […]

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A timeless new range from Freedom, designed for Aussie living

Sponsored by Freedom I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out, touch, feel and sit on Freedom’s new autumn winter collection recently and love how the iconic brand continues to develop its own aesthetic, designing in house and curating from elsewhere specifically for our Australian lifestyle. The focus is on timeless pieces which […]

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Ten things we’re loving at Adairs: Checks, rattan and more!

Once just known for its quality, affordable bedding and towels, Adairs has expanded into a one-stop home emporium. The large range now includes furniture, prints, ceramics and more and often features collaborations with Australian design talents such as Mark Tuckey and Fleur Harris too. Baxter Desert sand and natural check knitted throw: Woven into a […]

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Autumn bed linen latest: Navy, eucalyptus & cinnamon dominate

While it’s hard to think about any other weather event than the tragic floods that have hit the country of late, autumn has arrived and with it a new array of bed linen. From trans-seasonal coverlets to pretty autumnal florals, the season sees an emergence of a strong colour palette with navy, eucalyptus green and […]

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Ten things we’re loving at Life Interiors

Launched in 2006 (with an eBay store no less!), Life Interiors has since grown to encompass a large online store and two bricks and mortar showrooms: one in Sydney and one in Melbourne. From furniture to rugs, bedding, artwork and more, the brand has a large in-house line but also stocks excellent Australian labels such […]

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10 things we’re loving from the Target homewares range

The latest instalment in our ’10 things we’re loving’ series, this week we’re shining the spotlight on Target. Once the poor cousin to Kmart in terms of affordable homewares buys, Target has really upped its game and now offers a plethora of quality homewares at a great price. Flora coir printed doormat: Pretty and practical. […]

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Where to buy Australian kids’ bed linen online

It’s no secret that we absolutely love what Aussie designers are doing in the world of bed linen! So much so that a few weeks ago we showcased our top 10 best places to buy Australian-made bed linen online. But today it’s all about the kids! So check out the amazing kids’ linen brands below, […]

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Checkerboard homewares: The latest hot trend

The bold cousin to gingham, checkerboard print is different in that it usually consists of two different colours positioned in alternating positions. Drawing inspiration from a chess or checkerboard, the look has moved beyond the fashion scene and into our homes. We love its eye-catching, nostalgic feel. Fenton & Fenton Checkerboard dhurrie rug in pepper: […]

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The best places to buy Australian bed linen online

This always popular post has been updated for 2022. L&M Home Previously known as Linen & Moore, L&M Home was founded in 2000 and its bedding range has a focus on natural materials rich in texture and character. More of a forever purchase, the linen becomes softer with time and use, as does the soft […]

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Target collaborates with local designer on Australian themed homewares

Melbourne based surface pattern designer Mable Tan has teamed up with Target Australia to create a lovely Australian themed homewares range titled ‘Glorious Summer’ which takes inspiration our bountiful native flora and fauna. Inspired by one of Mable’s Victorian staycations, the pastel collections features cockatoos, lorikeets, golden wattle, eucalyptus flowers and protea all rendered in […]

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How to: Make a hand block printed quilt

India’s picturesque Jaipur is the home of the ancient practice of hand block printing. A technique in which wooden blocks are used to print patterns on textiles such cotton, linen or silk, hand block printing is a time-consuming process that produces gorgeous results. It’s also the main technique used to create the Melbourne-based textile brand […]

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Linen House launch gender-neutral kids collection parents will love

Aussie brand Linen House have launched their latest kid’s collection. The new range features contemporary children’s bed linen and coordinating accessories, helping tiny tots all the way up to tweens transform their bedrooms. After all, a child’s bedroom is the first place they call their own. The new collection pays tribute to kids and their […]

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5 ways to create sanctuary zones at home using colour

When we’re working from home, it’s all too easy to spend entire days hunched over a computer – a habit that we know isn’t good for either our physical or emotional health. Research tells us that taking time to step away from our desks, to clear our mind, stretch and recharge – even for a […]

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Transform your bedroom with stylist Lucy Glade-Wright’s design secrets

Interior stylist and director of Hunting for George, Lucy Glade-Wright has partnered with Dulux to demonstrate how colour and styling can transform your bedroom, taking your space to the next level. When it comes to redesigning your home, there aren’t many spaces as versatile as the bedroom. Whether it’s soothing colour schemes, luxurious bedding, or […]

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Greenhouse Interiors’ new art embellished homewares

The latest art embellished home and lifestyle range from Greenhouse Interiors, Bloom SS22, has dropped and it’s quite the beauty. Featuring collaborations with Australian artists Kate Owen, Belynda Henry and Jade Fisher, the collection is all about embracing the warm glow of summer and we like its sunny feel a lot. “There’s a certain feeling […]

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Join the movement: World first Vegan Interior Design Week

Monday sees the start of the the world’s first ever Vegan Interior Design Week, a free virtual conference full of international speakers which has been organised from Australia. The milestone event will address global issues facing the interior design industry, exploring sustainability, animal welfare concerns, recent technology breakthroughs and the growing consumer demand for ethical […]

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This may surprise you, but BIG W is our pick of new homewares and here’s why

Sponsored by BIG W While you may not immediately think of BIG W as the place to find our pick of this season’s top homewares, the retailer has proven that style doesn’t need to mean expensive.  Seriously, the latest Spring homewares at BIG W look way more expensive than they are! I’ve already shared a […]

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Gingham bed linen: Our pick of the latest hot trend

There’s no doubt that uncertain times have led to nostalgic homewares trends and we are very much here for the latest one. Having eschewed any hokey associations, courtesy of a variety of contemporary reimaginings, gingham is back in the style spotlight in a major way. Akin to the little black dress of bedding, gingham bed […]