Running from 3-5 June in Sydney’s Waterloo, Factory Design District is a three-day celebration of Australian designed and manufactured furniture, homewares and food and it’s a great chance to meet the makers too. From furniture to textiles, jewellery, food, wine and beer, the new event focusses on authentic, original, locally made, environmentally sustainable design and […]
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While we come across many fabulous interiors of all shapes and sizes it’s not often that a head-turning boat crosses our desk. Having dropped anchor in Sydney recently, Seadeck is a magnificent homage to the grand age of luxury cruising – the 1920’s and 1940’s – and boasts an interior designed by Australian design and […]
By Bianca Tzatzagos Don’t let your home succumb to fashion fads or cliché or mediocrity – make it a space that thrills you to the core. The best part? It’s sure to cost less than you’d think. Reclaim, reuse, repurpose. We’re not just talking about building furniture out of shipping pallets (almost a cliché itself […]
If we’re honest, when Justin Hemmes opens a new Sydney hospitality venture, we’re probably more interested in its design features than its culinary offering. Original, iconic and market-leading, Hemmes’ Merivale Sydney bars and restaurants are always defined by their fabulous interiors (oh, and the food and drinks too…). Coogee Pavilion Next Monday (7 March), Sydneysiders can […]
Recently winning a Best Restaurant Design award, it’s no surprise that Matt Woods’ latest project, The Rabbit Hole – Organic Tea Bar, reinvents the tired and clichéd teahouse concept. Located in the heart of Redfern, Sydney, the design make the most of the site’s industrial roots with polished concrete floors, exposed herringbone timber ceilings and original […]
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QT luxury suites come to Bondi
As the Sydney summer reaches its peak (although you wouldn’t know it by the current weather!), QT Hotels & Resorts brings 69 luxury guest suites to our most iconic beach. The hotel embraces new technology, distinctive art and cutting edge design, while retaining the QT chain’s distinctive sense of quirk and unique design philosophy. With […]
Sponsored by Chatswood Chase If you’re one of those people who has already started their Christmas shopping, well done to you! If you’re one of those people who finished it last month, I hate you! You make me feel bad! Seriously, every year I am so disorganised and I think it’s a reflection of our […]
I can’t get enough of Sydney’s bar scene, and the latest offering by hospitality giant Merivale, J&M, is an intimate whisky bar that pays homage to where it all began. And I love it! What many may not know, is Merivale was once a fashion brand, and their multi-level fashion outlet, House of Merivale, once stood […]
Canberra’s newest bar is the perfect blend of traditional Italian elements and modern chic design. Meet Joe’s Bar: the ideal place to sip on a pinot noir or cool cosmo while kicking back on a chocolate-tinted, fur-covered lounge chair. Located on the ground floor of East Hotel, Joe’s Bar is Canberra’s newest addition to the […]
It’s a controversial statement, but hospitality interiors are my favourite. It probably has something to do with my obsession with food, but whatever the case, when it comes to trying out new eateries, making sure they not only serve good food, but look good doing it, is a number one priority. So for that reason I’m loving the […]
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Renting vs buying: expert tips
While there is nothing quite like owning your own little piece of suburban paradise, whether to buy or rent depends on your view says Mark Foy, principal director of Belle Property Surry Hills. Mark Foy of Belle Property Surry Hills “For first homebuyers, you need to consider your personal position. If you take a long-term […]
A young company with fresh ideas and lots of passion, Sydney-based interior architecture firm TomMarkHenry, is the brainchild of school friends Chloe Matters, Jade Nottage and Cushla McFadden. Founded in early 2014, Chloe’s background in design and property development and Jade and Cushla’s rounded skill sets in interior architecture, have seen them make the perfect trio, with each bringing a […]
We’re a nation that loves Asian food! Growing up in Sydney’s lower north shore, I — no exaggeration — had a good 20 Japanese and Thai restaurants within a five-minute walking distance. However, while we may be overrun with dining options, eating out every night isn’t really a viable option. So the next best thing? Create perfect Asian-inspired […]
Zuster’s latest collection, Halo, has to be my favourite yet. Inspired by a high-end restaurant dining experience — but in the comfort of your own home — it is both functional and glamorous. I personally can’t go past the Halo Storage Cabinet with Palomino Marble Handle and the Halo Tribute Coffee Table with Quartzite Top. Retailing […]
Wouldn’t this have been a divine place to be cooped up during our recent storms? Truly the pinnacle of luxury accommodation and hospitality, the Pretty Beach House is back with a new look after a two and a half year hiatus. Perched on a seven and a half acre promontory of the Bouddi National Park and Broken […]
Originally a bricks and mortar store in the beautiful Northern NSW town of Yamba, eclectic lifestyle store Island Collective have now added an online component to their business. Stocking the latest homewares, fashion and contemporary art, as well as hosting cultural art events and workshops, their ethos is to create, connect, exchange, share, exhibit and inspire. […]
Knobs, handles and hooks, oh my! Hepburn hardware is a gorgeous one-stop-shop for decorative home accessories, supplying ceramic and resin cabinet knobs along with a range of leather and rope handles, hooks and knobs. Stocked across Australia and also available online, they can be used for all sorts of things, from refurbishing tired furniture to […]
Sponsored by Barn Light Australia Lighting has to be one of my all-time favourite things. The fact that I live in an apartment with the most horrendous downlights I’ve ever seen actually causes me distress (first world problems, I know!). But what this does mean, is when I find good lights, I take note! Enter Barn Light […]