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Coastal homes: All white is out and colour is in!

Alex Carter styling
Lounge room

If you and I were to play a game of word association and I said ‘coastal interior’ I’m fairly positive your first response would be ‘white!’ Am I right? When it comes to beachside styling, white has always reigned but that’s set to change according to Perth interior stylist Alex Carter of Harlow & Willow who turned the white cliché on its head recently transforming a typical Aussie coastal home into a colour lover’s paradise. Today she tells us how to get the look.

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The lounge room is a study in layers. Artwork: Morgan Jamieson (above fireplace) and Ian Gunn (left)

Ease yourself in
“If you’re relatively new to introducing colour into your home, ease yourself in. There’s no need to break out the green paintbrush right away! Start off by swapping out your current cushions and throws for colourful and patterned ones and watch how it lifts your space!” says Alex.

Cushions
Cushions are a relatively affordable way to take the colour leap

Select colours that make you feel good
“Even as a colour lover, I have some colours that I just don’t like. When injecting colour into your home and decor it is important to choose colours that make you feel good and that you find visually pleasing,” says Alex and it’s a sentiment I share. For example, as much as I love wearing red I would never have it anywhere near my house.

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Tranquil yet colourful bedroom styling

Choose colour levels depending on the use of the room
“Colour can create a vast array of feelings and change moods. Consider this and the feeling that you want to create in each space. For example, you may opt for more relaxing shades in the bedroom like calming blues or deep greens and rich plum tones whereas living areas can take more vibrancy with brighter, bolder colours,” says Alex.

Alex Carter bedroom
Bedroom. That stunning artwork is by Morgan Jamieson

Decorate depending on the feeling and not trends
“Don’t fall into the trap of decorating to a trend as you will get sick of this pretty quickly. Just because 75 per cent of Instagram seems to be using blush and grey doesn’t mean that you have to – except if you love it, then of course go for it!” says Alex who explains that it’s important to try and tap into your own distinct taste. “Choose colours that reflect the mood you want to create in your space,” she adds.

Alex Carter dining room
The dining room features mismatched chairs, greenery and colour pops
Hallway
Hallway. Artwork: Georgie Wilson.

It’s okay to mix things up
“When it comes to your home, you don’t need to fit into a certain style or colour palette. Feel free to mix the vintage with the new, the colourful with the more minimal items and even colour combinations that may not be the norm. This is your sanctuary and should be a visual reflection of you so have fun with it!”

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I love the wooden surfboard! Artwork: Katie Wyatt (top left) and Anna Cole (bottom left)

Photographer: Matt Biocich | Stylist: Alex Carter at Harlow & Willow | Stylist assistant: Julianna Love

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Art Homewares

Floral art you’ll blooming love!

If you love floral art as much as we do, you’re going to be swooning over the fresh new works from Aussie artists Fleur (no pun intended!) Woods and Morgan Jamieson.

The Soul Garden series, by New Zealand artist Fleur, is a collection of made-to-originals and limited edition prints. Layers of paint, stitch and gold leaf celebrate Fleur’s love of flora.

She loves walking in nature, taking time to notice the details and bringing the sense of balance and calm she experiences while picking flowers to the composition of her artworks. From the joyful big blooms of ‘Roses and Rainbows’ to the artful arrangements of ‘Scatter Flowers’ and ‘Always and Always’, these pieces are a flower lover’s dream with delicate hand embroidery the icing on the cake.

Meanwhile, Morgan’s latest series for Greenhouse Interiors was completed during the months after having her first child; a time where creativity was soaring but time was somewhat limited. Sound familiar, anyone?!

Drawing inspiration from actual flower studies, Morgan completed this series both on paper and canvas. Experimenting with different surfaces enabled her to tap into the extreme creativity she was experiencing.

This range is available as limited edition Giclee fine art prints with two sizes per artwork.

Shop Greenhouse Interiors’ art range online.

Styling by Julia Green for Greenhouse Interiors. Photography by Armelle Habib. 

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Styling

Stunning results from Julia Green’s latest masterclass

Renowned Melbourne stylist Julia Green recently opened her own home to a group of eager students and the impressive results speak for themselves! Budding stylists, including recent The Block contestant Hannah Amos, left inspired and motivated after what some called a life-changing experience!

If Julia had a dollar for every time she has been asked for advice on establishing a career in the interior styling world, she could very likely pack up her props and trade them in for a life of luxury. So the founder of Greenhouse Interiors decided to share her knowledge with those looking to establish themselves in this popular and highly competitive field. Throwing open the doors to her Barwon Heads home for a second weekend-long workshop, six aspiring stylists were given the opportunity to learn what it takes to turn a passion for interior styling into a career. And they came up with these amazing photographs for their portfolios.

 

The workshop covered all aspects of the industry, from understanding personal style to working with photographers and other suppliers, as well as how to win business. Guest speaker Samantha Firestone also shared her knowledge of the importance of digital strategy, social media and marketing. A morning yoga session and an evening glass or two of bubbles offered a perfect contrast to the otherwise fast-paced schedule. Sounds good to us!

The workshop culminated in a professional photo shoot where participants brought to life their interior concepts using a new range of artworks by Greenhouse Interiors artists Brent Rosenberg, Morgan Jamieson, Prudence Caroline and Kimmy Hogan.

“As an aspiring stylist with dreams but unsure how to reach them, this retreat was life-changing,” Julia said. “We had such a group of amazing women, all with different end goals but on the same path, brainstorming and making plans.”

Participant Alexandra Carter said: “It was a truly life altering weekend and one that I will never forget. I have assisted on a few shoots before, but actually having a say in the direction of the shoot (along with the team) was so incredibly satisfying when all the shots came to life!” Ex-Blockhead Hannah added: “We were taught not only to surround ourselves with positive and creative like-minded people but not to be afraid to pursue our passion that sets our heart on fire. This was a money-can’t-buy experience and I have left feeling more determined than ever to chase my goals and start hatching plans.”

Sally Humphries said: “I feel like I’ve learnt a lot, but not just about making a room look beautiful. The weekend was a hell of a lot more in depth than that on a personal and business level. Only a very special person can bring that sort of honesty out of people and so quickly.”

“Bright futures, and a solid game plan now await this group of creatives armed with the passion and know how,” said Julia.

Find out more about Julia’s future interior styling workshops.

Stylists: Hannah Amos, Chelsea Ellis, Alexandra Carter, Sally Humphries, Jen Harrison and Aisha Chaudhry.

Photography: Stephanie Rooney

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Art Interviews

The evolution of an artist: Morgan Jamieson’s latest series

We’ve had our eyes on the work of Melbourne artist Morgan Jamieson for quite some time. In fact we featured her all the way back in 2014! Her style is extremely memorable; fun, vibrant and clashing (in a good way). However, while florals have long been the subject of choice, Morgan’s latest collection has seen her mature, transitioning away from her once go-to technique of watercolour.

“The series was created using a combination of acrylic and oil paints,” explains Morgan. “Working with oils was completely new to me — so it was very much an experiment! I’ve learned to love working with them, the colour is so much brighter and denser than that of acrylics so it was a nice balance.”

Heavily inspired by flowers, particularly dahlias, proteas, wattles, ranunculus and peonies, Morgan has also drawn inspiration from the intricate details of fabrics and patterns. “My latest series is bold, imperfect and experimental like actual living florals,” says Morgan. “The technique, mediums and colours have evolved from my previous collection. I think its important that the work is still recognisable as my own but equally as important to evolve from series to series.”

Morgan is kept busy. Working as a graphic designer for a boutique agency, she also runs a print and stationery label, Colour & Skulls. But earlier this year, Morgan added another string to her bow… becoming a mother. “The juggling act is going slowly! I timed it so that I could release this series just after Bass arrived and I am planning on getting back into the studio in December… watch this space.”

With the dream to hold a solo exhibition, that’s Morgan’s next goal. But for now, she’ll be having a much deserved break, with baby Bass in tow.

See more of Morgan’s work. Orders and commissions can be arranged via Greenhouse Interiors.

Styling: Julia Green | Photography: Annette O’Brien.

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Art

Artist interview: Morgan Jamieson and her love of flowers

While there’s nothing like a bright floral to lift the mood, it’s a tricky aesthetic that can very easily tiptoe into naff territory. But the young Melbourne artist Morgan Jamieson, of Colour & Skulls, creates pieces that are anything but. We’ve featured her before but she’s certainly come a long way from her early illustration and graphic design days!

Artist Morgan Jamieson with one of her works

“I studied art history and learnt the textbook side of art and design at university but everything else, I have learned along the way while practicing as an artist. In some ways I guess I am self-taught,” says Morgan who received formal training in visual arts at Federation University (formerly the University of Ballarat), majoring in graphic design. The busy artist balances her artistic career alongside full-time work as a graphic designer for a boutique Melbourne design agency.

“I would describe my work as bold, imperfect and unbalanced,” says Morgan. Her experimental style combines acrylic, watercolour, pastel and gloss mediums with floral motifs a recurrent theme. “I draw inspiration from botanicals, different colour palettes, landscapes, patterns, fabrics and flowers. I’m particularly interested in the beautiful, intricate detail of dahlias,” says Morgan, who works out of her home studio in Victoria’s Ocean Grove.

“I used to work predominantly with watercolour on paper and have spent the last couple of years studying florals, drawing them, water-colouring them and trying to perfect my watercolour practice. But I longed to get back to painting on canvas and the idea of trying to mimic the beautiful fluidity of watercolour using acrylic on canvas was something I really wanted to explore for my latest series.”

Morgan’s inspiration

See more of Morgan’s work. Wholesale orders and commissions can be arranged via Greenhouse Interiors.

Photography: Cricket Studios | Styling: Noél Coughlan