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Online gift guide #2 Down That Little Lane

Today’s homewares gift inspiration comes via new website Down That Little Lane, which, I should mention, I LOVE! The site has the tagline ‘a place to share the delightful things’ if that gives you a better idea! Founder Tessa White, who has always had a reputation among her friends for finding the best gifts and […]

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Online gift guide #1: Brown Paper Packages

If, like me, you haven’t started your Christmas gift shopping yet, you’re probably feeling a bit anxious by now. Especially when you hear people saying things like “I’ve almost bought ALL my presents already” when it’s only NOVEMBER (hate those organised people). So I thought I’d put together some great ideas for homewares-type gifts which […]

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My visit to Grand Designs Live

I really enjoyed my time at Grand Designs Live in Sydney yesterday. Met some great people and saw some great furniture and homewares. Blog fodder collected for the next few months! Had my book signed by Kevin McCloud (and witnessed some serious ‘Kevin Fever’. I mean, he’s a great guy but I wouldn’t perv on him?!) […]

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Happy 6-month blogoversary to ME!

I’m so excited to be celebrating 6 months of Interiors Addict today! I started this blog as a way of sharing the homewares and interiors photos I’d snap with my phone and post to Twitter, but keeping them in one place where I could go back and refer to them. I never really thought as far […]

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Abigail Ahern: Alice in Wonderland meets old Hollywood glamour  

British interior designer Abigail Ahern has a truly international reputation and a very distinctive style. She is author of the bestseller A Girl’s Guide to Decorating and owner of the hugely successful Atelier Abigail Ahern (“Purveyors of all things fabulous”) in London where she stocks her own designs as well as items sourced from across […]

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Win one of two $100 cushion vouchers from Galleria! Whether ikat, union jack or something altogether

Win one of two $100 cushion vouchers from Galleria! Whether ikat, union jack or something altogether more neutral is your style, Galleria have something for everyone. They’ve kindly given us two $100 vouchers to give away to two lucky winners. To be in with a chance of winning simply visit their cushions page, pick the cushions […]

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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 stylist Glen Proebstel, part 1

Words can’t express just how big of a fan I am of Melbourne stylist Glen Proebstel’s work. If you haven’t already heard of him (shame on you!), spend a few minutes getting lost in photographs of his wonderful work and you’ll soon grasp why. Style director of Inside Out magazine and co-owner of props hire […]

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As Cushion Week continues here on Interiors Addict, I want to introduce you to Bluecaravan, where yo

As Cushion Week continues here on Interiors Addict, I want to introduce you to Bluecaravan, where you can buy all these gorgeous cushions and many more! Since its launch by Byron Bay’s Jen Djula just over a year ago, this online marketplace for contemporary ethical fashion and product design has become a runaway success and there’s […]

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REAL HOME: Anne-Maree Bowen, Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Inner West Anne-Maree Bowen renovat

REAL HOME: Anne-Maree Bowen, Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Inner West Anne-Maree Bowen renovated this Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Inner West with her husband, toddler, baby and Burmese cat! “When we bought the house it needed a lot of work but we loved the beautiful heritage features,” she says. “Most of all we loved the back […]

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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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What I’ve learned about moving house

I just moved into a (gorgeous) new apartment so I’m exhausted and hence my posts have been a little thin on the ground. My apologies! Normal service will resume shortly! Meanwhile, here is what I’ve learned about moving: 1. Moving is expensive. Not just because you end up paying double rent and double bond in the […]

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Aussie jewellery designer Samantha Wills knows a thing or two about style and she sent me in the dir

Aussie jewellery designer Samantha Wills knows a thing or two about style and she sent me in the direction of this gorgeous US homewares site. If nothing else there’s some great styling inspiration to be had from the beautiful photographs. Click here to check it out.