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Ethical homewares brands: Amy’s top six!

In the context of Marie Kondo, the unbridled purchasing of cheap, mass-produced homewares seems a little out of step at present and just as people started to think harder about ‘fast’ fashion, many people are turning to more ethical options for their homes. From woven baskets to rugs and cushions, here are our picks of […]

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Target’s stylish winter homewares range: Our top picks

With national temperatures on the higher side it’s almost hard to fathom that we have in fact entered autumn. And the falling of leaves means the first of the wintry collections are emerging including Target’s new drop of high winter homewares. Inspired by nature and steeped in a palette of sage, rust and cool chambray blues there’s […]

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ASOS homewares: The fashion brand launches home range

Testament to our homes being an extension of our personal style, global online apparel giant ASOS has just entered the home space (like many fashion brands before it) with an interesting array of on-trend pieces priced from just $20. With exclusive prints created by the ASOS in-house design team, the range titled ASOS SUPPLY includes […]

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Kmart bar cart for under $50? And more 2019 homewares

Kmart Australia’s 2019 Inspired Living range hits shop floors at the end of this month and it’s built around three key trends – Timeless, Natural and Urban. The on-trend range spans bedding, furniture, interior and outdoor decor, dining, kitchen and home storage and prices start from just $8! In other words, it’s what we’ve come […]

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Australian boutique homewares brand: Behr & Co.

When perusing the covetable collection of boutique Aussie homewares brand Behr & Co. it’s the natural materials that stand out. The stylish collection of throws, pots, vases, vessels and cushions are crafted in wool, marble and brass and look super luxe as a result. “The ideal Behr customers would have to be like-minded spirits who […]

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Christmas gift ideas: 10 homewares under $99!

While the silly season is well and truly upon us there’s still plenty of time to get your Christmas gift list sorted. From gorgeous brass and pink salad servers to handmade ceramics, here’s 10 stylish options under $99 for the interiors addict in your life. R & R mini pillowcase: Made from 100% French flax linen, […]

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Stylish new homewares brand partners with OzHarvest

Socially conscious new kitchen and homewares brand, We Are Cheeky, are on a mission to make the world a better place. Ahead of their launch in Woolworths this week, they’ve partnered with OzHarvest to help rescue food and donate meals to Australians in need. Playful and wallet-friendly, as an added bonus, for every product purchased, […]

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Luxury fashion retailer Matches launches into homewares

London-based luxury fashion portal Matches (if you’re unfamiliar, it’s akin to Net-a-Porter) has branched into the homewares space with the launch of a homewares studio that features a tight edit of creations from fashion luminaries such as Gucci, Peter Pilotto, Preen and Missoni. While certainly not cheap, the line-up of cushions, throws, candles and tabletop […]

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Trending: Our favourite lilac homewares

A rather divisive hue, purple is suddenly all the rage on the interior scene which is not surprising given Pantone named ‘Ultra Violet’ the colour of 2018. And while there are plenty of purple iterations doing the rounds (deep plum, royal purple, mauve and lavender to name a few), it’s lilac that we’re rather taken […]

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Trending: Liberty of London print homewares

Proving yet again that what goes around really does come back, it’s with much delight that I’ve noticed Liberty of London prints popping up all over the place of late. While oversized statement florals have been trending for some time, the Liberty florals are a much finer, more delicate affair. From chairs to cushions, mugs […]

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Currently coveting: Sly’s terrazzo & suede homewares

Titled Tangence, the new collection from Sly hit our inbox this week and it’s too beautiful not to share. The title refers to the act of touching and the range certainly has a strong sense of tactility –  velvet, suede, terrazzo and brass are just some of its sumptuous finishes. “This season I wanted to […]

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Trending: Our favourite emerald green homewares

While Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year erred on the limey side, the latest green to hit the interiors space is much more emerald in hue. Sophisticated and full of drama and opulence, there’s no denying the enduring appeal of emerald green. Linen House Deluxe Ivy velvet quilt cover set: The ultimate winter bed, this green […]

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Crystal homewares: Gems are big on the interiors scene!

The interiors answer to the wellness trend, we’ve noticed an awful lot of crystals and gem stones in the home sphere of late. Regardless of whether you believe in their healing powers, like the indoor plant trend, perhaps our embrace of crystals is just another way of connecting with the earth while living in the […]

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Currently coveting: Vintage nautical homewares

In late 2016, after working for almost 20 years in retail, Angie McIntosh decided to pursue her own creative dream, Merchants of the Sea. “Creatively unfulfilled, and unhappy with the large company culture, I had felt ‘trapped’ for many years until I reached a point where I knew I had to focus my energy into […]

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How I styled my home with TK Maxx’s latest Indian homewares

Sponsored by TK Maxx Australia First of all, please get rid of any preconceived, clichéd ideas you have about Indian homewares! As this post will prove, all manner of styles and colours of homewares now come out of India and, thanks to their massive buying power and unique business model, TK Maxx can tap into […]

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What I’m coveting from Target’s luxe look February homewares

Last week I attended the launch of Target’s new Touch of Luxe homewares collection and it was really great to get a chance to speak to the people behind the product, learn more about their in-house design team and understand just how much thought goes into offering the latest trends to their customer. Let’s just […]

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Lux Aestiva launch small batch homewares and they’re divine!

Lux Aestiva may be known for their beauty products, but it’s their new lifestyle offering we can’t get enough of. Just like their natural artisan hair and skincare products, their homewares are handmade, small batch products, created using only the finest, ethically sourced raw ingredients. Thanks to their Abode Homewares Collection it’s so easy to add a touch of […]

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Contents ID celebrate 10 years in homewares retail + big sale!

This month, Contents International Design is celebrating an impressive 10 years in business as an independent designer furniture and homewares store. Owner Andrew Algar recalls some of the hurdles, ups and downs and favourite parts of the past decade in business. Coming from a wholesale background, at the start and my first venue in retail it […]