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Take 5 with Kate Pascoe Squires

Each week we shine the spotlight on some of Australia’s best designers, artists and stylists and have them share with us what’s making them tick; anything from their favourite cafe and shop to their favourite book and musician.

Today we chat to Kate Pascoe Squires, one half of the amazing Australian designed textiles and soft furnishings business, Kate & Kate.

Kate Pascoe Squires (left) and business parter and sister-in-law Kate Pascoe (right)
Kate Pascoe Squires (left) and business parter and sister-in-law Kate Pascoe (right)
1. What is your favourite cafe?  

The Cook & Baker in Bondi Junction is my second home – their food is incredible, everyone who works there is just so nice and their chai is my morning addiction. They make their own almond milk too, which I love. So good.

2. What is your favourite book?

The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton was a bit of a game changer for me.

3. What is your favourite shop?  

That’s a tough one… there are so many! I’m all about Ellery at the moment and am currently spending a lot of time in their Paddington boutique. It’s dangerous.

4. What is your favourite piece of furniture you own?

My Eames rocker gives me a lot of joy – so handsome in shape, he looks good at any angle. He also provides a perfect blank canvas for the endless blankets and throws on rotation in our home.

5. Who is your favourite musician? 
All time favourite? Would have to be Pearl Jam. Sorry, I’m a bit of a ’90s chick.
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Designers Homewares

Kate & Kate’s most exciting and most adventurous range to date

Kate & Kate have come a long way since launching a small collection of cotton blankets in 2013. Now, sisters-in-law and best friends Kate Pascoe and Kate Pascoe Squires create two seasonal collections a year, and their Summer 15/16 range, The Great Escape, may just be our favourite yet.

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Their self-proclaimed “most adventurous season to date,” features the cotton blankets, linen throws, bath sheets and hand towels we’ve all come to love. But there’s also some very exciting new additions, with a beautiful range of linen cushions, linen napkins and beach towels added to the repertoire. “Brand new this season is our collection of 100% linen, hand screen-printed cushions each of which come with custom feather inserts,” explains Kate Pascoe Squires. “We also have gorgeous linen napkins and beach towels in both adult and kid sizes — they’re my favourite, super lush and they look amazing. We have lots of colour and excitement this summer!”

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With a definite nautical undertone, seen through references to maritime and signal flags, the ocean-loving duo were excited to take such direct inspiration this season. “Being inspired by the ocean means this season’s colour palette is incredibly soft and light, with a base of navy and soft greys. It was beautiful working on the softer side of the colour scale and really allowed us to get into that summer frame of mind.”

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Available to pre-order from today, stock will be arriving towards the end of August.

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Styling by Megan Morton, photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper. Shot at Cult’s showroom. Furniture pictured:  Image 1 Wrong for HAY, The Hackney Sofa | Image 2 DEDON, Swing Me | Image 3 AGxCult, Plum Armchair | Image 4 HAY, Tela Glassware | Image 5 Magis, Rocky

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Interiors Addict

New soft, stylish throws from Kate & Kate

Two sisters-in-law with the same name (first and last!) have created a new range of beautiful blankets and throws in on-trend stripes, chevron and geometrics.

1. Kate & Kate range (shot by B Holm & Marsha Golemac)

Perfect for summer, Kate & Kate blankets are knitted from soft, breathable, organic cotton and free from harmful substances

5. Kate & Kate Jagger Blanket (shot by A Smart & M Golemac)

Kate & Kate blankets and throws are oversized and incredibly generous,” says Kate Pascoe (the Sydney-based one!). “Designed with flexibility in mind, they are the perfect size for babies, children, adults and the home. Our throws are just that bit larger and equally as adaptable.”