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Australian nursery ideas: with Bramwell Designs

It was only a matter of time before I started posting more about nursery decor since being pregnant. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Today, I’m kicking off a new weekly feature on nursery ideas and products from all-Aussie brands. There are so many out there, I couldn’t believe it. I’ve also come to realise that a nursery is one of the most fun rooms you’ll ever decorate. Not to mention how exciting it is, coupled with the anticipation of the arrival of your baby, especially if it’s your first. So, introducing startup Bramwell Designs, who are making a name for themselves with their organic and stylish baby and kid’s room linen.

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[contextly_sidebar id=”7MCPl0IZrebdcsb0nnJxN3MbPmbYf1wC”]”Everything is created in our studio by the sea on the Sunshine Coast,” says founder Emma Bramwell, who was inspired to start the business after becoming a mum to two little boys. “My designs are inspired by my childhood and the children in my life; how their little faces brighten up to the most simple things and their appreciation for their natural surroundings. We all need to remind ourselves to simplify our lives, appreciate the little things and take time to play and have some fun.”

Bramwell Designs use soft, luxurious organic cotton for the bedding and organic canvas for the accessories. Many items are one-offs, however if clients love something they have seen, they’re happy to work on custom design bedding for them.

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She adds: “We are a young company growing steadily, but enjoying the ride and not taking anything too seriously. The journey is better than the destination, that’s for sure.”

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As a mum, designer and business owner, Emma is super busy. “I try my best to be super organised and allocate time for my designs and custom bedding orders, and when I’m with my boys, I’m 100% devoted to them. My bedding collection is an extension of them, being free spirits, having fun on the journey and taking some risks. My passion for business and design drives me to continue and always will.”

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Trademark touches of fun fluro feature throughout the range and probably always will, according to Emma! Bassinet sheets cost from $40, pillowcases from $45 and cot doona covers from $130.
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Emma’s latest product is a fun kindy sheet set, with the option of hand printed name badges. But there are plenty of new and exciting things planned for this year so watch this space! If you’re a grown up who loves these designs, don’t worry, they go up to king size in some cases! And they cater for kids of all ages too, not just babies.

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Styling by Simone Barter | Photography by Elisabeth Harvey

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Pink spotty sheets & gold pillowcases from Rachel Castle

Whenever I decide I’m going to go all neutral and subdued in my decor (boring!) something like THIS lands in my inbox and reminds me why colour is great! The latest fun linen from Rachel Castle sees the introduction of their bestselling pegboard sheets in fluro pink and gold (have I mentioned how much I love gold?!) shimmer pillowcases. Divine!

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“Everyone’s been asking us to make our sellout pegboard bed linen in pink, so we have, and it’s super cute,” says Rachel. “Fluro pink pretty confetti polka dots in quilts, flat and fitted sheets, including king single, and pillowcases. Not just for the kids, pink pegboard is a serious pattern in playful color; the perfect kickstart for spring sleeping.”

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You just can’t go wrong with a bit of mix ‘n match pilllow action if you ask me!

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Photography by Jason Busch.

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Shakira Lima on giving her Indian heritage a modern edge

Celebrating her Indian heritage but contemporising it with colours and materials that are on trend, Shakira Lima of Shakiraaz has taken a new approach to her latest homewares range.

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Shifting from an online store that stocks other designers to just selling her own, Shakira has designed and worked on all the products herself, including screenprinting and block printing in her Melbourne studio. “What I love about designing my products is the creative process behind it,” explains Shakira. “I love the part where I visualise something and then need to figure out how I can get it to work practically, like selecting the right materials to print on, the colour mixing and adding the right trims.”

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For Shakira, her ethos is simple: to have everything handmade and handcrafted. All her pieces are one-offs or limited editions, made using solvent-free, water-based dyes that have a low environmental impact. Supporting artisans is also of great importance, with Shakira having an agreement with herself to never bargain down the price of any item sourced or created in India: “I understand the process and craftsmanship behind the pieces created there.” Medallion Pink Linen Cushion

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My favourite in her latest range is the Medallion Series Block Print (above), which comes on both cushions and tea towels. Inspired by the ancient carvings of a temple she visited in Chennai, Shakira designed a block, which was then hand carved by an artisan in India. Block printing in her Melbourne studio, Shakira juxtaposed fluro with a rustic linen background, achieving that modern but historical blend.

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User-friendly fluro paints to make your DIY and upcycled furniture projects pop!

I know a lot of you crafty readers love an upcycling project, and even more of you love fluro, so these new small project paints could be just up your street!

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Guesswork and mess have been minimised with these 6 on-trend HandyCan Glo Paint colours. They’ll bring a pop of colour to DIY projects such as painted furniture.

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The innovative packaging is really user-friendly. Clear plastic jars (in 100ml, 200ml and 350ml sizes) mean you can see the exact colour of the paint. No more guess work! And screw top lids mean no more messy drips and dribbles plus a perfectly sealed container between uses.

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Etsy Tuesday: the best neon for your home

Welcome to a new feature: Etsy Tuesdays! Once a week I’ll bring you my pick of best homewares from Etsy, where you really can buy just about everything these days! I’d also love to know about your best Etsy finds or favourite sellers, so get in touch!

Today, I’ve tracked down the best neon (or fluro, call it what you will) accessories for your home for your online retail therapy pleasure…

Above: fluro pink cushion by AquaDoorDesigns, $48.

Above: Grey linen cushion with neon orange stripes by paleolochic, $29.51.

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Fluro is in. Stat. It’s popping up everywhere in both homewares and fashion. These new random spot c

Fluro is in. Stat. It’s popping up everywhere in both homewares and fashion.

These new random spot cotton pillowcases from the fab Castle & Things have tickled my fancy and I hope you like them too. They come in fluro yellow or pink, black and white and are in 100% hotel grade cotton. $49 each.