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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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2022 interior predictions: 80s meets cottagecore, curves and preppy pastels

With a community of over 65 million homeowners and design enthusiasts and more than 2.7 million home professionals, Houzz has unique insights into how people are designing their homes and predicts six of the hottest trends that’ll take off in 2022.  Preppy pastels Designers say the most fashion-forward homes will embrace ‘80s meets cottagecore’ this year. […]

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Shingles star in modern farmhouse’s moody exterior

Located in Croydon, around half an hour from the centre of Melbourne, this large and light-filled family abode is the work of husband-and-wife duo Stacey and Dave Katona. Registered builders, the couple designed and built the house and incredibly, Stacey painted and tiled it, all while heavily pregnant with their fourth child! “We were renovating […]

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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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Outdoor summer must-haves for 2021

Nothing says summertime like long days spent outdoors. From handy grillers to gorgeous hammocks, to smart ways to keep buzzing pests at bay, we’ve got your summer sorted. Whether you are enjoying summer at home or in the outdoors these products are sure to make life a whole lot better. Two Trees Macramé Single Hammock […]

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Christmas Finders Keepers market: online this weekend

In its final online event of the year, The Finders Keepers is hosting a three-day Christmas Online Market from tomorrow (Friday 19) to Sunday 21 November to promote a season of shopping well and supporting small. More than 200 small creative businesses on the Finders Keepers Online Marketplace platform are taking part, offering market-only specials […]

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Christmas entertaining: How to create a stylish tabletop

Earlier this year we reported on the ‘tablescape’ trend which saw table decorating elevated to a fine art. And if there’s ever a day when you should up your table game, it’s Christmas. From napery to sculptural candles, decorative Christmas trees and more, here are our top picks for creating a conversation-starting scene. Pink Summer […]

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House makeover inspired by Blackman Alice in Wonderland lithographs

Along the winding back streets and neighbouring beach trails of the Mornington Peninsula, is a hidden gem of colour and texture. A beach house turned modern full-time residence, Denis and Jura’s Blairgowrie property is layered with Japanese charred timber – known as Yaki Sugi – pre-cast artisan concrete and bold, colourful accents. Denis and Jura aspired to create a bespoke […]

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Our pick of what’s new at IKEA: October 2021

This month’s IKEA launch (how is it already October?!) is all about bringing the beauty of nature indoors. The look contrasts the cosy wool textures and natural elements typical of Scandinavian design with a rustic, industrial style. There’s two gorgeous rugs under $250, celebrated British designer Ilse Crawford has created bonfire-scented candles and the table […]

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Jones & Co founder on building a successful ceramics brand

Launching with a small yet gorgeous collection of white bone china animal designs back in 2006, Jones & Co has continued to flourish and is now a great Aussie homewares success story. But it’s perhaps unsurprising when you learn that the brand’s founder and CEO Jennifer Jones grew up in the Philippines working in her […]

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Australia’s most stylish restaurants inspired by residential design

There’s no denying that Australian hospitality design continues to get better and better, and this week’s announcement of the Eat Drink Design Awards shortlist is testament to that. From the revitalisation of historic buildings and pubs to the popularity of utilitarian materials and the rise of the hotel bar and restaurant, many interesting trends can […]

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Armchair travel: an interior designer’s Amalfi Coast homewares picks

By Rory James Carter Ever since I touched down in Italy’s world-renowned Amalfi Coast a couple of years ago, I knew it would be a destination I’d never forget. From the narrow, winding roads that seem to balance effortlessly atop plunging coastal cliffs, to the pastel-painted piazzas and rejuvenating aquamarine seas, this region of the […]

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Online Finders Keepers market this weekend to help small businesses

In response to lockdowns across the country, The Finders Keepers is hosting a snap two-day Springtime Online Market from today until 9am tomorrow (Saturday 4 September) to show support for small creative businesses across the country. Fans are invited to cruise the curated virtual aisles of the Finders Keepers Online Marketplace, a 24/7 eCommerce platform launched to support makers online […]

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Nature Style: the new book about styling with houseplants for wellbeing

The following is an extract from the new book Nature Style, by Alana Langan of Melbourne botanical wares brand Ivy Muse. It’s out later this month. If you’re like us and have young children, the bathroom might be the one place at home where you can catch a moment to yourself. (Well, sometimes at least!) […]

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Our picks from Anna Spiro’s new Anthropologie homewares range

In a major coup for an Australian designer, Brisbane-based interior designer Anna Spiro has just launched a collaboration with the esteemed American homewares and fashion retailer Anthropologie. Anna and her team designed eight new patterns, in her signature style, for the brand to use across the gorgeous range – most of which can be purchased […]

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Fancy living in a French castle in Queensland?

Living in a French style castle may seem like just a dream to many, especially if you want to be in Australia too. But this truly unique hilltop home can be yours in Ocean View, QLD. La Tour Tzani enjoys spectacular views of the Glasshouse mountains and Sunshine Coast. With original tapestries, vaulted ceilings, Juliet […]

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Covet my coffee table: with Osier Belle’s Penny Camplisson

After such a beautiful week of our 7 Vignettes challenge over on Instagram earlier this month, it seemed a great time to share what’s on someone’s coffee table and we particularly love all the sentimental objects on Penny Camplisson’s. The bowl of treats here for example, is actually a dog bowl which belonged to Oliver […]

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Sustainable homewares: how to do good with your decor!

By Kapil Jekishan With the world slowing down last year, there’s been an uptick in reflection and a natural tendency towards more conscious consumerism. Customers want to know more about the pieces they’re investing in and where they’re made. Natural textures and upcycled materials are rapidly becoming a design trend unto their own as we […]