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Chevron’s going nowhere in AURA’s latest colourful collection

There’s a reason that trends stick around and that’s because they just work. Chevron is one of these. People keep asking me isn’t chevron “over” yet and no, it isn’t, because everyone loves it! AURA obviously agree, because there’s plenty of that old zigzag favourite in their latest colourful collection for summer, released this week.

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If you love colour, this one’s for you. I particularly like the mix of neutral natural fibres like linen and cotton with the bright patterns and accents. Choose a lot of colour or the odd pop, depending on your taste. Choose from crochet, oversized chevron, spots, dipped and plain styles.

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Interiors Addict Travel

1888 Hotel: Sydney’s newest boutique accommodation, designed for Instagram lovers

Sydney’s latest boutique hotel in the heart of Pyrmont, will be giving a particularly warm welcome to Instagram users in a smart marketing move.

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1888 was the year Kodak launched with a patent for its first box and roll cameras and the hotel will honour the evolution of photography by offering Instagram-friendly walking maps for the area, a revolving series of Instagram images in the Mac space at reception featuring photos taken by guests and a ‘selfie space’ for guests to pap themselves.

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Interiors Addict

The August 7 Vignettes winners

Oh, what a wonderful eighth round of 7 Vignettes it was! and I’m delighted to announce the overall winner and 10 runners up, as judged by Alexandra Kentmann from Freedom.

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Four of winner Sarah’s vignettes

The first prize, of a chevron Freedom chair, goes to professional organiser Sarah Shanahan, from Adelaide. Alexandra said: “I have a real weakness for colour, bright hits of colour woo me every time. Plus Sarah’s shots have a real authenticity which I find appealing. Plus the vignette including her children’s works; well that gave me a cute attack, and pretty well sealed the deal.”

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Interiors Addict

An earthy new collection from Dinosaur Designs

Safari is the latest collection from Dinosaur Designs, available from today. If you’re more into earthy neutrals than pops of colour or pastels, this could be right up your street.

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We might be heading into summer but I’m loving these autumnal colours! The collection is a team effort by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy.

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Styling

Stylist Alana Langan launches online homewares store Hunt & Bow

Interior stylist Alana Langan has an eye for what looks good so it’s no surprise her new online store, launching today, is full of great treasures for your home.

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Alana said she wanted to create a platform to support independent local design in Australia and to meet the growing demand for on-trend vintage wares without the time-consuming ‘hunting’ that usually goes with it.

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Great Dane releases the September Chair in mint

I didn’t realise a chair could look springlike but it can. Just look at this beauty!

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From the design team who brought us the SMED stool, comes another good looking collaboration. Great Dane Furniture and Danish company OX have just released the September Chair. Designed by Dennis Marquart for OX, this modern classic seamlessly combines function and style.

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Homewares Interviews

Beautiful, unique ceramics by Takeawei

I was delighted to discover this Australian ceramics brand by a talented and well travelled Queenslander with a very impressive fashion background.

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It comes as no surprise to me that Chela Edmunds’ work is being stocked by Sydney’s Koskela,which is a serious stamp of approval for anyone! Takeawei is a range of beautiful and useful objects in clay, covering a handful of trends with its ombre, animal print and neon designs, while still offering something very unique and endearingly imperfect. I particularly like the diversity of her pieces.

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Chela says: “I’m so happy to be in Koskela! Being that I can only make a limited amount of pieces each month I knew I couldn’t supply everyone. Koskela was at the top of my list. They have such a refreshing approach to retail as a lifestyle experience.”

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Interiors Addict

Academy Tiles introduces the stunning Hexatile

I love a good tile and these are just gorgeous, don’t you think? The Hexatile is available in a myriad of colours from Acadamy Tiles so the possibilities and combinations are endless!

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Here’s a little wall and floor inspiration for you. They’re recommended for light traffic floors only.

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Interiors Addict

West Elm Melbourne to open on 19 September!

You’ve been waiting so patiently, Victorians, and now it’s your turn! West Elm Melbourne opens at 464 Chapel Street on 19 September.

A rendering of the new Melbourne store
A rendering of the new Melbourne store

In the same week, West Elm announced it is to open in London too, its first European store.

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Interiors Addict

Twofold: Textiles from around the globe, curated by an Australian in America

Jessica Warner, an Australian living in the States, is curating great textiles from around the world and selling them online.

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With a lifelong love of traditional craftsmanship, Jessica launched an online store so she could make her favourite textiles available to everyone. Twofold offers a huge selection of soft furnishings and textiles by the likes of Holly Berry from the UK, Zoe Wall and Sally Campbell from Australia, RosenbergCph from Denmark, Comma Workshop, South Street Linen and Proud Mary from the US, Rumisu from Turkey, and Nuno from Japan. If you want something beautiful that everyone else hasn’t got, take a look!

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Interiors Addict

New canvas designs from Wallstudio

Chevron, toucans and Chanel are among Wallstudio’s latest designs, available in a variety of sizes and colourways and online now.

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The above design is limited edition and printed onto paper while the other designs come stretched and ready to hang on cotton canvas.

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Interviews

Share Design’s Shareen Joel on buying what you love for your home

It’s been almost 2 years since interior and industrial designer Shareen Joel launched Share Design. “As a designer, I was often asked ‘What’s the best shade of white?’ or ‘Where do I find…?’ or ‘Any ideas on a tap?’ and so it got me to thinking about how I could share my years of experience, knowledge and know-how and make good design available to everybody,” she says.

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Share Design is a curated resource for home and interiors covering everything from tiles to taps, colour palettes, finishes and fixtures. “It’s my way of sharing beautiful and functional products, spaces and styles and my hope is that it makes the selection process easier. Also, what makes this site so special and unique is that I also share how you find the resources featured.”

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Kip & Co bedding on sale: 40% off!

Don’t hang around with this one, okay? Kip & Co’s bedding has a bit of a cult following and if you’d like to get your hands on some at a huge discount, now is your chance.

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To make way for the new range, arriving in about 4 weeks, the Melbourne boutique bedding brand are having a big sale with 40% off EVERYTHING from the Autumn/Winter 2013 designs. They’re not even that old and they certain won’t look out of place on your bed this summer!

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Interiors Addict

An Aladdin’s cave of vintage props and furniture for stylists and brides at Vintage Patina

As I may have mentioned a few times, I’m currently planning my wedding (less than 3 months — eek!) and you may not be surprised to hear that I’m all about the decor and the styling of the reception.

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I’ll be honest with you: I’ve put a lot more thought into what the tables will wear than what I’ll wear! Much as I love my reception venue and its location, when I saw its outdoor furniture, I knew it just HAD TO GO (or at least be removed for my big day!). In my online search for replacement furniture I stumbled across Vintage Patina, who are new to Sydney but by no means new to props, collecting and weddings! Their website is great and actually lists almost everything they have for hire with prices (why can’t more people do this?!) but you can’t beat seeing things in the flesh so off I went to their Gladesville space with my friend Emma, who is helping me with the styling.

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New Cristina Re teacups are a little bit Alice in Wonderland

And in my book, that’s no bad thing!

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Whether you’re a typical girly girl or you love the vintage look but prefer something a little less feminine, there’s a set for you!

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Bathrooms House Tours

Dural couple have Australia’s best bathroom

A garden-inspired luxury bathroom has been revealed as the winner of the 2013 I Love My Bathroom competition, the annual Reece search for Australia’s best bathrooms.

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Yes, this bathroom belongs to a real couple, not the pages of a magazine!

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Interiors Addict

How to: make your own terrarium

Have you been looking for a way to add some greenery to your space? Check out this eye-catching terrarium I made in half an hour the other day!

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The terrarium trend is not slowing down any time soon and they are a great way to add some greenery to your interior. If don’t have a green thumb but love the idea of having hassle-free plants in your home, then terrariums were designed for you (and me, as I found out)! Seriously, anyone can make one. By the end of this post you’re going to wonder why you ever considered buying one already made!

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Homewares

New wedding registry wants to make your Pinterest dream home a reality

There’s a new wedding registry on the block and it’s all about styling your home, with ex Belle interior design editor Imogen Naylor on board to help newlyweds on their decorating journey.

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We are different in almost every way from traditional registries,” says co-founder Jacqui Scruby. “But the main difference is our style proposition – that a couple’s wedding registry should ‘style their home’ and make Pinterest dreams become a reality.”