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Blockheads Hannah & Clint’s new art range: Women star

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Hannah and Clint with a print from the new range

It’s been two years since former Blockheads Hannah and Clint Amos debuted their first art print range in collaboration with Melbourne based artwork retailer Artist Lane. And the busy couple (who are now parents to three children since the arrival of their son Archie nine months ago) are back with a new range. It’s a great mix of art and on-trend photography that’s akin to the rooms the couple delivered on the show – sleek and modern with a feminine twist.

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Hannah and Clint with a print from the new range (‘A shot in the dark’)

“We had such an overwhelming response with our first collection, and we can’t wait to share this beautiful collaboration. Our love for watercolour lives on and it’s no surprise that blush pink remains the dominant colour in the collection,” says Hannah. But the collections also features brighter, more playful works than the last, and the couple has added a few new artists to the entirely female stable too.

The couple with the ‘Peonies will keep us together’ print

“Funnily enough I wouldn’t say working with only female artists was intentional. We just naturally gravitated towards those artists and their creativity. That being said, working with female talent has always been important to me. When women support each other, incredible things happen!” says Hannah. Fern Siebler, Taylor Lee, Renee Tohl, Jenna Paige and Ani Ipradjian are just some of the artists with work in the range.

Hannah with the 'Oh My' print
Hannah with the ‘Oh Me’ and ‘Oh My’ prints

A diverse collection, there’s landscape photographs (both aerial and more traditional) as well as painterly watercolour works and bolder pieces. “It’s the right balance of feminine yet the moody hues and inky blues add that masculine feel. Modern, soft florals round out the collection and coastal vibes take us back to our Queensland roots,” says Hannah. Fittingly, Clint’s favourite piece ‘On The Beach’ is an aerial landscape shot that conjures a bright summer’s day on the sand.

You can catch a glint of Clint's favourite print 'On The Beach' on the left
You can catch a glimpse of Clint’s favourite print ‘On The Beach’ on the left

Hannah also drew on her travels in Morocco with the location featuring in a couple of pieces (‘Moorish’ and ‘Moorish 2’) – the terracotta hue is decidedly on-trend. “That piece features the Pantone Colour of the Year coral and my all-time favourite peachy hues of terracotta and dusty pink,” says Hannah.

'Moorish' and 'Moorish 2' prints
‘Moorish 2’ and ‘Moorish’ prints

One of Hannah’s favourite pieces is Jenna Paige’s ‘Teal Love’ which is a fabulous and fail-safe mix of deep green and pink. “Jenna joins our team as one of our featured artists and her artwork is simply divine! Her artwork is highly inspired by the ocean and the other wonders that mother nature offers us,” says Hannah.

Clint and Hannah with their new baby and Paige
Clint and Hannah with their new son Archie and Jenna Paige’s ‘Teal Love’ print

Photography: Joe Vittorio

To celebrate the launch, until next Wednesday 14 August you can get 20% off the new Hannah & Clint Collection by using the code HC20 at check out.

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2017 Blockheads Hannah & Clint debut art print range

Clint and Hannah with their favourite piece from the collection, 'Make me blush'
Clint and Hannah with their favourite piece from the collection, 'Make me blush' by X

Drawing inspiration from the latest fashion and home décor trends, former Blockheads Hannah and Clint Amos have debuted their first art print range in collaboration with Melbourne based artwork retailer Artist Lane. The ‘Hannah & Clint collection’ is comprised of 30 pieces that were curated by the couple and features the work of emerging artists Fern Siebler, Maggi McDonald and Renee Tohl.

Clint and Hannah with their favourite piece from the collection, 'Make me blush'
Clint and Hannah with their favourite piece from the collection, ‘Make me blush’ by Fern Siebler

“We were fortunate enough to use some Artist Lane pieces in a few challenges and room reveals on The Block. When they reached out to see if we might be interested in collaborating, I just couldn’t say no. We were able to take full creative control over the artists and the photographic prints that we selected,” says Hannah who starred in last year’s season of the reality show.

Hannah with pieces from the range
Hannah with pieces from the range

“We sat down with Artist Lane and discussed artists and trends that we would like to see in the collection. The collection features an array of categories including art from three amazing artists, Fern Siebler, Maggi McDonald, and Renne Tohl, and beautiful on-trend photography. We knew the only way this would work is if we personally selected each piece. It was important to us that the collection tells a story. From there it was really just a process of elimination.”

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Hannah with another of her favourites from the collection

“Comprised of photography and artwork, the collection has an underlying theme of soft blush tones with a handful of bold statement pieces to round it out. We love all 30 pieces! And they all serve different purposes depending on where and how you style them in your home or office. They all provoke your emotions in different ways but if we had to pick one hero piece it would be ‘Make Me Blush’ by Fern Siebler. Her signature use of watercolour with metallics add depth and movement to every piece she commits to.”

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Clint and Hannah styling a piece from the range

Photography: Joe Vittorio

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Blockhead Hannah Amos shares her Dîner en Blanc styling tips

The world’s most chic picnic, Le Dîner en Blanc, is returning to Melbourne on 24 February at a secret yet wondrous location. All dressed-up people arrive and set up beautiful tables for their picnic, then all pack up and leave like nothing never happened. Hannah and her partner, Clint, will be joining this famous night that originated from Paris.

Ex Blockhead Hannah Amos

During Hannah’s time on The Block, she proved her innate ability to beautifully style an empty canvas. And now, Hannah shares with us her tips on how to create effortless French vibes at the strictly all-white attire and décor event.

You say ‘white’, I say ‘linen’.
Linen is the fabric that will beautifully transcend any table. Light, humble yet graceful, this fine piece of textile is definitely the go-to for the effortless feel. Adding matching white linen napkins will keep consistency with the theme.

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Add some charm to your plate
If you like to wander in antique stores or markets around Melbourne then go find yourself old ceramics or enamelware to use on your table. My favourite places to find unique tableware treasures are Camberwell Market, Lost and Found Market and Chapel Street Bazaar. Original pieces of vintage tableware will give ‘un je ne sais quoi’ to your table.

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Cheers with elegance
Opulent elite French parties from the 18th Century always preferred the champagne saucer over the conventional flute glass. So, go with champagne saucers and cheers with your friends or your lover like French aristocrats! Another addition to your table, these glasses from west elm are the perfect way to cheers with elegance.

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Champagne tin bucket
Well, you need to keep all that Champagne chilled so why not have a play on Etsy and find your perfect vintage French Champagne bucket? A silver touch is acceptable to have on your table.

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Last but not least
A picnic would not be complete without a good old picnic basket. It is like having cheese without a good wine, it doesn’t make sense really. Yes, the concept of Le Dîner en Blanc is taken that far and if your basket isn’t white, no panic. You can still spray paint it!

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Hannah’s all-white shopping list 

White Linen table cloth from Hunting for George
White Linen napkins from Bed Bath n’ Table
Enamelware from Myer
Champagne saucers from Kitchen Warehouse
Glasses from west elm
Champagne tin bucket from Etsy
Ready to go picnic hamper from French Knot

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The Block series 13 week 3 room reveals: kids’ bedrooms

Last night’s kids’ room reveals were more enjoyable than I expected. Much as I personally, as a mum, enjoy the fun of decorating a children’s room, they don’t always make the best TV. You can’t really showcase the luxury, glam and gadgets you can with, say, a master bedroom. But I was pleasantly surprised with all the great ideas the contestants came up with, as well as how sophisticated most of them looked. And I have to 100% agree with Ronnie and Georgia winning (second week in a row) as there was really nothing to criticise in their gorgeous space. I absolutely loved Sticks and Wombat’s though (what a shame about the wallpaper) and Jason and Sarah did a great job too. Without further a do, here are more photos, judges’ comments and our picks to buy, from first place to last.

FIRST: Ronnie and Georgia

Well, that wallpaper on the ceiling was a fantastic idea, beautifully executed and the judges loved it. Darren said everything about the room was wow and Shaynna said it was a  bedroom memories are made of. Neale said they’d gone all out to reflect childhood; 100% whimsy. Shaynna thought the styling was perfect. Darren loved the storage and said the room would suit a child from two to 11 and could be easily reorientated to a teenager room with minor tweaks. Shaynna added it was one of the very best kids’ rooms she’d ever seen. “They’ve thought of everything.” Not surprisingly with comments like these, the couple scored the first perfect 10 of the season.

Our pick to buy: Incy Interiors Eden bed, Pottery Barn Kids tea sandwich set, cotton candy print.

SECOND: Jason and Sarah

Shaynna said it was good they hadn’t pigeon-holed the room to a certain age. Darren thought it was very sophisticated and loved the wallpaper. Neale said it was very child friendly but not childish; really beautiful. And Shyanna said their wallpaperer was a magician (someone introduce him to Sticks and Wombat!). Neale loved the level of restraint without sacrificing the sense of fun. Darren said the Jack and Jill en suite (shared by two bedrooms) was a master stroke of planning.

Our pick to buy: Eurowalls gold zebra wallpaper, giant rhino, Heatherly Design Bailey Bedhead.

THIRD: Sticks and Wombat

This room was all about the fun, but great craftmanship too. Darren was truly like a big kid, and said “this is mad!” and the stuff of many kids’ dreams. Neale said it was like their own private tower. Shaynna was first to notice the wallpapering disaster, although she loved the actual design. Darren said it was a real downer when everything else was “up up up”. Neale said no-one was going to forget the house with the climbing wall though. Too right!

Our pick to buy: Winston the Wombat print, Alessia wallpaper, Kylie the Kangaroo cushion, Sticks Photography wave print.

FOURTH: Josh and Elyse

These guys didn’t have a great week, with Keith and Dan shutting down their site for a time due to their unsafe demolition. Their mezzanine idea paid off though. The judges all agreed they were going for more of a teenager room and Neale said kids would be excited that it feels like a mini apartment. Shaynna and Darren loved the wardrobe too. But that’s where the positives ended. Shaynna hated that the room had been stripped bare of any heritage elements and Neale agreed it could easily be a room in a new build. The judges found the styling a bit underwhelming too. Darren said there was no great contrast and Neale would have liked to have seen a bit of romance or escapism; something to get excited about.

Our pick to buy: Leather bedhead by Heatherly Design Bedheads, west elm rug, Luca linen rectangle cushion.

LAST: Hannah and Clint

The floorplan change and having a sliding glass door to the outside in a children’s room did them no favours in the end. It wasn’t all bad though. Darren immediately loved the playfulness and Shaynna said all the styling choices were very gorgeous. Neale liked that it was very obviously a child’s room but without being sugary sweet. “It’s kind of modern and cool.” Darren said it was well finished and loved the wardrobe (even if the door knob came off in his hand! Oops!). He and Shaynna agreed the room was small and felt a bit squashed. Shaynna said you wouldn’t want a sliding door to a courtyard with kids because it was unsafe. The judges agreed their planning had brought them undone.

Our pick to buy: The Family Love tree bedhead.

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The Block season 13, room 2 (guest bedroom) reveals

Ah, what satisfying watching that was last night! Five fabulous bedrooms (some with en suites, some without, interestingly!). The judges said the quality of all the rooms was more like what they’d expect at end of the competition. And it was close with only 1.5 points between first and last place. And can we talk about the bedheads? So many utterly stunning choices (and not surprisingly, four out of five were from Heatherly Design Bedheads, who recently made me one). So, onto the photos, judges’ comments, scores and our favourite picks and where to buy…

Jason and Sarah (joint third with 27/30)

The couple cleverly created a Jack and Jill en suite to serve not one but two guest bedrooms. I like it! And they went brave with a dark colour scheme of black and charcoal which worked so well!

Shaynna said it immediately felt beautiful. Neale called it beautiful and dramatic. And Darren said it reminded him of a boutique hotel. Darren said the wallpaper hit the right note and loved the metallic, saying it was the perfect example of how important contrast is in a room.

After last week’s cluttered styling, this week, the judges noticed a subtlety in their choices, with Neale saying they hit a nice balance of vintage and contemporary.

Shaynna criticised the painting a bit, but overall said it was a winning room, that aside.

The en suite went down well too, unfinished painting aside, and Neale said it felt luxurious.

OUR PICKS: Bedhead from Heatherly Design Bedheads, brass wardrobe handles from Lo & Co Interiors, Larkin brass table lamp from Pottery Barn.

 

Hannah and Clint (joint third with 27/30)

It was a tough week for these two. Their bathroom didn’t meet code and had to come down, so they decided to stick to just the bedroom, no wet room. Then Clint’s grandfather died.

Luckily, there was plenty of praise for their room. Darren said, unlike their last bedroom, this wasn’t bland and it had the right level of contrast in it. Shaynna said the styling on the bedside tables was superb and loved the wall sconces. Neale and Darren loved the grey wardrobes with brass handles and Shaynna loved the desk nook.

Neale hated the art however, and found the room quite visually cluttered. While the room showed a real confidence, Neale said there was a danger of them going too far the other way.

All  the judges said it was above and beyond the best work they’d done to date. The wardrobes were definitely my favourite feature.

OUR PICKS: Bedhead from Heatherly Design Bedheads, Stiletto marble and black sides tables from Freedom, velvet cushion from Eadie Lifestyle.

 

Ronnie and Georgia (first place with 28/30)

Anyone else finding Georgia annoyingly arrogant? I know it’s probably TV and editing, but gah! Case in point knocking off the night before reveal and going to the movies. Can’t knock it though; they produced the winning room and it was gorgeous!

The judges were clearly wowed, starting with the dark timber floorboards. Shaynna said the room was so glamorous, Darren called it “just a really beautiful room,” and Neale said it was timeless in its sophistication. Shaynna loved the cornice and the ceiling rose.

About the only criticism was for the black, “off the shelf” curtain rail. Darren said there was lots of interest but nothing was jarring with anything else. And Shaynna said the couple had impeccable style. Forget the attitude, I’ve got to agree there!

And how cool were the switches and USB chargers incorporated into the side of the bed base. Man, would I love something like that?!

A well deserved win, even without an en suite!

OUR PICKS: Bedhead from Heatherly Design Bedheads, Wild Roses art print from Co.Co, blush fur cushion from Co.Co, Lexi armchair from Freedom, grey floor rug from Freedom, Orion brass pendant light from Beacon Lighting.

 

Sticks and Wombat (last place with 26.5)

The boys suffered a wonky wall, a wonky floor, and their plumber hitting a pipe but still managed to pull off a bedroom (with fireplae), walk-in robe and en suite. What?! amazing.

Neale said it was absolutely stunning, Darren cooed over the “absolutely beautiful” real Blackbutt floors and Neale said there were times when only a ‘wow’ will do. He added it was sensational and felt right.

Thank GOD Shaynna mentioned the eyesore that was the bed and its styling though. Someone teach them not to put cushions on a point ASAP, please! My eyes! As the others showed, the choice of bedhead and bed styling is so important. But good on them, everything else in that room was well done. Although the rustic bedsides worried Neale too!

While I agree with Shaynna that the ultra modern en suite wasn’t in keeping with the bedroom, it was, as she said “mind blowing” that they’d done one, and such a big one!

The judges said the architectural choices the boys are making are outstanding but warned them to think about continuity and how the whole house will come together at the end.

OUR PICKS: Hardwood flooring from Carpet Court, cast iron fireplace from Schots.

 

Elyse and Josh (second place with 27.5/30)

Their room being smaller was definitely not a disadvantage with Neale saying good things come in small packages! I seriously loved the paneling and the bedhead in this room. I now need to panel a room in my home immediately!

Darren said the velvet bedhead looked (and felt!) amazing. Neale said they were demonstrating a real sense of balance.

They were in love with the en suite too (and me!), Shaynna praised the handmade subway tiles. Neale said their level of taste was really something; exquisite!

Although Shaynna thought the shower shelf was too high, she said the execution throughout both rooms was utterly perfect.

A shame this pair didn’t win if you ask me.

OUR PICKS: Bedhead by Heatherly Design Bedheads, black rattan plant stands from Fenton & Fenton, tan leather cushion from Barnaby Lane, wall sconces from Schots.

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The first Block series 13 room reveals

So, here we are with season 13 of The Block’s first room reveals! To be honest, I wasn’t loving any of them and thought the judges were very kind, that said, it is week 1 and they only had 48 hours, so we can’t expect masterpieces. Yet!

The stakes were high because depending on how well they did, the couples got to choose their preferred house from the five 1920s California bungalows.

So, here’s how they did! What did you think?

Sarah and Jason

Older (read mid-40s!) Perth couple Sarah and Jason, a nurse and a plumber, came in third. Their Myne by Prudence Caroline artwork was gorgeous but personally, I didn’t feel the room pulled together very well at all. But what do I know?! Shaynna criticised them for pulling out the period features people buy these kinds of houses for. But Neale was kinder, saying the room had come together really well.

But can we please talk about the state of that rug and the creased bed linen?! I hope it’s true that the room in reality was better than these photos!

Our pick: Branford dresser from Pottery Barn

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Ronnie and Georgia

This pair came first, which is just the start of the drama, as this enabled them to get their first choice house, house 3, and all the goodies that came in the mystery safe (vouchers and cash). They also got to take the same amount they spent on their challenge room from another couple’s budget. Poor Elyse and Josh did not take the news well, and Georgia wasn’t too happy with their reaction. Well, you’d hardly expect them to be delighted but the tension was 100% clear! Eek! Tears already!

Back to the room, which turned out well, if a little too grey for my liking, despite the floor-sanding disaster and eventual carpeting. Neale liked the ceiling rose with the modern pendant and the cornicing. He said it was a great balance of heritage detailing and contemporary flavour. Shaynna said the lighting could have been better planned as the pendant was offset to the bed.

I really liked the wardrobe!

Our pick: Jersey doona cover set

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Josh and Elyse

I think I liked this room the best, although agreed with Shaynna they should have left some period details behind! Darren said it was very Blocky! But Neale said more like it belonged on The Block in week 5, 6 or 7. Darren said the floor had come up a treat. Didn’t it just? I’d seen enough carpet! I admired the fact they tried to do something different, even if I didn’t love that feature wall colour.

They came 2nd.

Our pick: Bedhead by Heatherly Design Bedheads

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Sticks and Wombat

Bless them! I’m just going to love this pair, especially Wombat! What a character! I love what they did with the bedhead even though I don’t think it suits the house at all! The less said about that armchair, the better. Darren walked in and straight away said two blokes did this room! Correct! Shaynna said it felt very eighties but Neale said even though the room 70% sucked, the remaining 30% was gold and he was intrigued to know more about the people behind it!

They came 4th.

Our pick: Merino chunky knit throw by Cindee Collections

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Hannah and Clint

A mixed bag of reviews for this room, which came last. Darren said the cornice was lovely and the wall colour pretty, but everything else was lacking personality. Shaynna said it lacked soul because it was trying to be perfect. Darren said it lacked a big ticket item for a focal point but was still a very strong start. Neale said he hoped they wouldn’t be as safe next time.

Our pick: Kimmy Hogan print

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The episode finished with us seeing how they got started on the next challenge: the main bathroom, which they’ll have a week to complete. A big call! Clearly, there’s going to be a lot of drama, but we wouldn’t have it any other way, would we?!

I can’t wait to see what they do. We’ll be bringing you each and every room reveal, as always!

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