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Bandhini’s new collection: a riot of colourful cushions inspired by American glamour

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date January 9, 2014
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It’s a big change from Bandhini Homewear Design’s usual mix of neutrals and textures but this latest collection is no less beautiful. I saw the cushions for myself last month and they really are stunning.

Designer Tai Schaffler admits she was nervous about the change. “But it was time for us to get out there and positively surprise our clients. We still have some beautiful classic black and beiges this year (we wouldn’t be Bandhini if we didn’t). The response so far has been incredible. There has been a lot of love for our yellow and velvet cushions.”

The collection, which was shot at the Mary McDonald-designed LUXE Hotel in LA, has been inspired by the cultural differences between America, where the products have been sold since 2010, Australia, where everything is designed, and India, where it is made.

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Spots and ikat in Porter’s Paints’ latest wallpaper collection

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date December 6, 2013
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I’m dotty about this new wallpaper from Porter’s Paints. It’s simple but I can’t resist a random polkadot.

Their latest collection of has both classic Porter’s designs, updated with fresh new colours, and some elegant new designs. Each of the 14 wallpaper designs come in a unique selection of colourways.

Tags australian made, design, hand printed, ikat, interiors, paint, poladot, porters original paints, porters paints, screenprinted, spots, spotty, sydney, vintage, wallpaper

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Set a pretty table with Freedom

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date August 7, 2013
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Freedom have done good with their latest range of tableware for Summer.

It really does make it more fun to set the table or have friends over when you have something a little more special than plain white plates (yes, like me, but I’m hoping to recitfy that thanks to my wedding registry, old school style). “White crockery will always have a place in the home, but our new collection of tabletop brings life to the dinner table. It bursts with colour and personality to make mealtime fun. With a nod to the 50s when bright colour shook up interiors, it’s playful , stylish and affordable,” said homewares buyer Vanessa Rothery.

Tags crcokery, dining, dinnerware, freedom, gift registry, ikat, plates, tabletop, tableware, wedding registry

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My winter warmer picks for The Home and a stunning country photoshoot

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date June 14, 2013
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I was delighted when The Home asked me to pick some of my favourite products for a special winter warmer sale (starting today) and to join them on a photoshoot on location to bring them to life. Isn’t the end result stunning? I’m so in love with this clever photo!

I headed straight to some of my favourite places, like Cadrys rugs and Have You Met Miss Jones to pick some cosy and colourful items. I’ve always loved the look of layered rugs but never tried this in my own home so it was fun to pick several to work together. I think this shoot goes to show that mix and match can totally work, and it’s all about contrast and texture. And how about that lamp? I’m buying one of those babies for myself!

As for these beautiful images, a LOT of hard work and talent went into them behind the scenes, which I got to watch, but cannot take any credit for (apart from putting the flowers in the vase and making the tea for the cup on the tray…)! Joining me at the gorgeous property in the Hunter Valley were The Home’s stylist Marj Silva, photographer Lisa Zhou and buyer Emma Blomfield (also stylist at Nest Designs). They made that picture happen, and no, it really isn’t glamorous! Unless of course you count climbing on scaffolding and holding boards up on the other side of windows to stop pesky sun rays coming through and spoiling the shot glamorous!

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First look: New canvas designs from Urban Road

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date May 19, 2013
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I’m a big fan of Urban Road. I have a couple of their canvases in my home and they always get comments. They’re releasing a new collection tomorrow but I have a first look at the designs for you. These lovely smudgy ikats, called Sienna and Spectrum, are my favourites.

Tags affordable art, art, canvas, colour, ikat, pastel, suzie atkin, urban road, watercolour

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Interiors Addict’s big Freedom giveaway!

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date May 14, 2012
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Doesn’t this winter weather just make you want to stay home all cosy with cashmere throws, gorgeous rugs and moody lighting? Perfect weather for nesting! And thanks to Freedom I have two awesome prizes for your home to give away this week. Yay!

First prize is this amazing giant ikat canvas print which is one of my favourites from their current collection. Not all of us have a spare few grand hanging around to buy art (one day, when I grow up!) but we still want something great on our walls to add interest and colour and make a statement. This one’s BIG and at $599 it’s affordable. But you’d rather have it for free, right?

Tags art, competition, freedom, giveaway, homewares, ikat, lighting

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Real rooms: Toni Lee’s beachy bedroom

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date December 6, 2011

I love it when readers share photos of their rooms with me. This lovely, calming bedroom was recently completed by Toni Lee from Something Gorgeous, in her beachside apartment. The ikat cushions are from Table Tonic, the artwork from Driftwood Interiors, the bedside tables and lamps are from IKEA, the bedhead from Domayne and the gorgeous throw from Lazybones. Thanks for sharing, Toni! What do you think?

Tags bedrooms, domayne, ikat, ikea, real rooms, something gorgeous, table tonic

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Win one of two $100 cushion vouchers from Galleria! Whether ikat, union jack or something altogether

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date September 11, 2011

Win one of two $100 cushion vouchers from Galleria!

Whether ikat, union jack or something altogether more neutral is your style, Galleria have something for everyone. They’ve kindly given us two $100 vouchers to give away to two lucky winners. To be in with a chance of winning simply visit their cushions page, pick the cushions you’d spend the voucher on and tell us why and how you’d use them in your home. All you have to do is comment below. The winners will be chosen on Wednesday 14 September 2011. The vouchers must be spent on cushions.

Galleria stock all kinds of homewares including brands like Zara Home and Christian Lacroix Homewares.

Tags christian lacroix, cushions, galleria, ikat, zara