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Trend alert! Our favourite scalloped finds

Given our collective obsession with arches and circles, the scallop trend is one we should have seen coming. The gently rounded shape is a rather soft, whimsical silhouette that owes more than a passing nod to Art Deco, and we are loving it. From pots to wall decals, bookends and statement chairs, suddenly there’s not a straight line in sight.

Luxo Living Chantal Scallop Velvet Chair: Available in seven covetable colours (including blush, teal and black), this chair brings to mind a pretty shell and it’s finished with flared gold painted metal legs. $299.

Olive et Oriel Scallop Detailing Decal: Available in a rainbow of colours, these clever wall decals are made from fabric that can be simply peeled and stuck on the wall for an instant scalloped statement. $59.95.

Kaz Pink Scallop Platter: Inspired by French cuisine, our beloved Kaz Morton has really nailed it with this gorgeous design. Made of stoneware clay, incredibly it is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe too. $99.

Amart Alphonso queen headboard: A statement making 162cm in height, this blue velvet covered headboard has a luxe feel, in large part due to its soft scallop detail. $229.

Fenton and Fenton Memphis vase: While it’s been available in white for a while, the latest version of this gorgeous vase is blush in tone. It’s a super playful, modern piece that looks just as good with or without blooms. $220.

Oz Design Furniture Scallop Console: Made from brass and metal, this console is a very literal interpretation of the trend and it’s giving me serious mermaid vibes. $787 (current sale price).

Kmart Scallop pot: The perfect entry-level piece for those wanting to dip their toes in the trend, put your favourite plant in this pot for a touch of indoor greenery. $12.

Greg Natale Palazzo Crystal Bookend: Hitherto available in marble and travertine iterations, the Aussie design maestro has added a more affordable, yet no less stylish, crystal finish to the mix. $280.

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Belly baskets: The household staple breaking the internet

You’ve probably noticed that belly baskets are suddenly huge news on the interiors scene – like ours, they’re no doubt peppering your Insta-feed too!

Olli Ella

And while we’re massive fans of their earthy, handmade vibe (a trend that is currently such big news that even IKEA have tapped into it), it’s their versatility that is the clincher. From a laundry hamper to a plant holder or storage for toys, blankets or shoes, these collapsible baskets suddenly feel like a household essential. Our favourite use for them, they’re particularly lovely as a plant holder – pair one with a fiddle leaf fig or rubber tree (the next big thing in indoor plants!) for an instant interior update.

Fazeek

A Vietnamese household staple, they are traditionally hand-woven from seagrass and then used to carry rice from the fields to the market. With plenty of Australian companies selling them at the moment (though we note plenty of them are currently sold out), the latest iterations have a modern, almost Scandi-chic feel and there’s nothing like a fabulous cultural mash-up is there? Plain, dipped, patterned and even adorned with pom poms, there truly is a style for every taste.

Fazeek

One of the brands that kick started the trend, Olli Ella’s belly baskets are some of the most instantly recognisable. Whether dipped in sorbet tones or adorned with pom poms, we’re currently coveting these. Based in Melbourne, Fazeek’s belly baskets are painted with brighter, geometric statement designs — gorgeous. Maison & Maison have more traditional versions and we’re particularly fond of their herringbone design which is ideal for monochromatic spaces.

Maison & Maison

Join the waiting list or pick up one today as, in our view, a belly basket will enhance any space.

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