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Silver, copper and brass tableware made by age-old techniques

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date October 2, 2015
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Believing tableware should not just be functional, but beautiful and long-lasting, silversmith Alison Jackson launched her first solo exhibition, Table Tools, featuring 48 high-end, handcrafted pieces.

Created using age-old techniques and fine silver, copper and brass, the consolidated body of work includes one-off, individually made pieces. Vessels of many shapes and sizes, spoons each with their own personality, quirky whisks and flexible serving utensils, all marry form and function to produce table tools designed to last.

Starting each vessel with a flat sheet of metal and sinking it into the hollow of a tree stump to give it some shape; each sheet was then annealed-heated to a critical temperature that returns the metal to its soft state. Next, came the raising process: “Raising is time-consuming and labour intensive, but also an incredibly rewarding process,” says 29-year-old Alison. “It’s amazing what you can achieve with a sheet of metal and a hammer.”

While each piece has a name, Alison doesn’t dictate how they should be used. “They’re designed to be flexible and I want people to use their imagination and not restrict themselves to one use. These are tactile pieces you’ll want to use, not just store away for a special occasion. They make everyday experiences special, like eating a bowl of cereal.”

The exhibition also features a project very close to Alison’s heart, ‘10 vessels 10 days’. “To challenge myself, I created one vessel each day for 10 days and all during work hours. Not every vessel is 100% perfect, but they all hold special meaning and value.”

Table Tools is on until 24 October at Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre, Canberra. For more information.

Photography by Angela Bakker

Tags Alison Jackson, bowls, brass, copper, homewares, silver, spoons, table tools, tableware, utensils, vessels, whisks

Art Homewares

Copper&Co’s bright and beautiful timber homewares

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date September 28, 2015
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Working as a makeup artist by day and a homewares designer by night, Ashlea Cooney often jokes about how different her two gigs are. “One moment my canvas is a beautiful face and it’s all very glamorous and the next, I’m covered in sawdust and paint!” But that said, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

With her own homewares brand, Copper&Co, Ashlea creates timber coasters, placemats, serving planks and wall art; an idea she arrived at after brainstorming ideas on what had never been done before. “When I started Copper&Co, painted pots were all the rage and I thought, I want to do that! I wanted to recreate something that most people had in their homes but weren’t that excited by. I knew I wanted to work with wood and the first pieces I made were the coasters. I hadn’t seen anything like them out there and there’s nothing like that feeling of creating something original and unique. Such a buzz!”

Loving timber for the fact, “you never know what you might get,” Ashlea uses all types, depending on what’s on hand at the time. “It’s lovely working with such a beautiful and natural product. I use many different types of wood, but I must say I do love pine for its light colour, which helps the colours of the paint pop!”

Having always enjoyed painting, Ashlea uses bright colours and graphic designs to transform bare timber into original pieces of art that you can put to good use. All handmade, the design process may seem simple, but a lot of time and effort goes into each ware. “Once the wood is picked out, it’s then cut into the different sizes depending on the product. After that, each piece gets sanded by hand and sealed. I then come up with my designs and paint them by hand. Once that’s complete, each piece is signed and sealed for the final time and ready for sale. I take a lot of pride in creating quality items!”

Shop online.

Tags art, Ashlea Cooney, coasters, Copper&Co, dinnerware, homewares, placemats, serving planks, tableware, timber, wall art

Art Designers Homewares

Meet the designers behind Royal Doulton’s 200 Years Collection

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date May 29, 2015
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To mark their 200th anniversary, iconic British brand Royal Doulton, have launched six new collections that bring together influences from urban street art to historical British events. We took a sneak peek at each collection and chatted to the designers about their inspiration, their design process and why they’re just a little excited about being part of the Royal Doulton 200 Years Collection!

Royal Doulton 1815

As one of the most successful and recognisable collections in the Royal Doulton portfolio, the aptly named 1815 proudly marks 200 years of ceramic tableware and interior pieces. “The story of 1815 is a great one as many of the aesthetics were developed after researching past techniques from Royal Doulton,” explains Royal Doulton designer Dik Delaney. “Key characteristics such as the dipped glazes give each piece a slightly different finish.”

Pure Evil

Internationally renowned street artist Pure Evil (Charles Uzzell-Edwards) has built his global fan base by creating masterpieces for the public to enjoy. Pure Evil’s sinister, yet oddly cute, three-legged bunnies come to life as 3D figurines, all finished in a distinctive pattern, including blue spots, gold or black and blue camo print. “I like how Royal Doulton have embraced street art culture,” says Pure Evil. “I think they get it and realise what a significant art movement it is. They’re not just jumping on a short-lived trend, I think it comes from a real love and appreciation of the art movement that Nick Walker and I are privileged to be standard bearers for.”

Nick Walker

Street artist Nick Walker gained recognition for introducing stencilled street art to Bristol in the early 1980s. Now, through state of the art 3D scanning and printing technology his signature character, the bowler-hatted vandal, has been brought to life in ceramic form. “We did the scanning with me holding the tin of paint dressed as the vandal,” says Nick. “It was an interesting process and super quick. I can see why it’s being used by Royal Doulton. With 3D scanning pretty much anything can be realised!”

Charlene Mullen

Successful homewares designer Charlene Mullen has worked closely with Royal Doulton for her popular tableware collection, London Calling. For the 200th anniversary, Charlene built on this well-known core collection, creating a centrepiece consisting of storage and serve items in a bold ‘city- scape’, aptly named Little London. “I began working with Royal Doulton in January 2013 and the time has flown by,” explains Charlene. “It is definitely a collaboration as this is my first time working with ceramics. My business is pattern and Royal Doulton’s design team really know how to transfer this onto ceramics.”

Barber & Osgerby

An exciting new partnership with highly acclaimed designers Barber & Osgerby, the striking debut collection Olio, features tableware, serveware and cutlery. It combines Royal Doulton’s heritage and experience with Barber & Osgerby’s renowned design aesthetic. “Olio is an incredibly ambitious collection of tableware pieces that are designed for everyday use,” says Jay Osgerby (one half of Barber & Osgerby). “The range is built from a combination of materials and surface finishes: ceramics, wood, stainless steel, different clays, glazed and unglazed elements.”

HemingwayDesign

Working across all design disciplines from housing and interiors, to graphics and product design, the new HemingwayDesign collection sees the focus fall solely on ceramics. Statement vases make up a large part of the collection, alongside smaller items such as decorative storage jars, tealight holders and mini jugs. “Royal Doulton are open to collaborations which allow for varied collections and different aesthetics,” explains HemingwayDesign co-founder Tilly Hemingway. “They are not stuck in their ways!”

Shop the designs now.

Dining Homewares

Marble and rose gold tableware from Salt&Pepper

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date May 15, 2015
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I am a big fan of both marble and rose gold, so I’m loving Salt&Pepper’s new MARBLE collection of tableware, which features subtle marble textures, accents of rose gold and frosted glassware.

Featuring dinner and side plates, salad, noodle, soup and cereal bowls, coffee and tea mugs and serving paddles, the collection is made from both stone and marble, meaning each piece is unique.

To finish the table setting, add cutlery from the new HOST range, which made from stainless steel with a rose gold look, will add sophistication and style to your home.

Available in Myer and David Jones and independent retailers. For more information.

Tags bowls, cutlery, design, homewares, interiors, marble, marble homewares, plates, rose gold, rose gold homewares, serveware, tableware

Designers Furniture Homewares

The Mark Tuckey + Cotton On collection: making modern Australian design accessible

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date May 12, 2015
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We love iconic Australian brand Mark Tuckey, but it’s safe to say their furniture doesn’t work for everyone’s budget! So we were very excited to hear that they will be collaborating with equally impressive brand Cotton On, in the creation of a bespoke homewares collection that makes modern Australian design accessible to all!

Launching online on Friday 3 July and in select Cotton On stores from Wednesday 8 July, the collection is Cotton On’s first foray into the homewares market. “We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with one of the country’s iconic design brands to create accessories for your home that reflect our honest, relaxed, quintessentially Australian style,” explains Cotton On general manager Felicity McGahan. “The new collection complements our core men’s and women’s business and gives us the opportunity to make modern and effortless Australian design accessible to our community.”

Featuring beautifully designed pieces for various areas of the home categorised by Eat, Drink, Relax, Store, Bathe and Sleep, prices start at $14.95. The range will include bed linen, cushions, blankets and throws, wooden serving bowls, platters, ceramic storage jars and mugs, wooden chopping boards and general storage vessels.

The collection combines optimistic and effortless design with pared-back Australian simplicity and features quality natural materials such as cotton, linen and timber; a natural progression for both brands. “The concept of Mark Tuckey + Cotton On is in line with that of our main business – to create products that we love and that we want to live with in our own home,” says one half of Mark Tuckey, Louella Tuckey. “It’s about that same passion. The result is an authentic and honest collection based on a natural palette with pops of colour and a focus on good, clean design at affordable prices.”

In the lead up to the collection being launched we will have some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the products, as well as an interview with Louella. Watch this space!

For more on Cotton On and Mark Tuckey.

Tags cotton on, design, dinnerware, furniture, homewares, interiors, mark tuckey + Cotton On, tableware

Homewares

Utopia Goods’ annual pop-up Sydney sale not to be missed

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date May 1, 2015
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For those of you who are just too impatient to wait for the postman (that has to be the worst thing about online shopping, right?!), you can now pop into Utopia Goods’ temporary store in Sydney’s Bondi Junction.

And what’s even better, from 3 to 16 May, their handcrafted homewares will be on sale, with 20-to-50% off all stock, including limited edition fabrics, cushions, bed linen, tableware and accessories.

The pop-up store will also allow local fans the opportunity to snap up Utopia Goods’ signature hand-illustrated prints, referencing Australia’s native bush flora and fauna in their full technicolour glory. Some of the best buys of the sale will be the contemporary Crimson Rosella printed quilts in 100% cotton — with a co-ordinating Vermicular Squiggle on the flip side — for $190 each and the languorous Laughing Kookaburra print splayed across a range of duvets, sheets sets and pillowcases in a rhapsody of rainbow hues (available in single, queen and king sizes) from $110.

Also available are tablet cases in Mountain Fern and Flannel Heath (perfect gift material) and kaleidoscope coloured makeup pouches and backpacks (ideal for shaking up the usual pallor-palette of weekender luggage), all at 50% off original prices.

The pop-up store, at 240 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, is open until 16 May. Opening times are 9.30am-to-5.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am-to-4pm Saturday and 11am-to-3pm Sunday.

For more information.

Tags bed linen, bondi junction, cushions, fabric, handcrafted homewares, handmade, homewares, pop-up sale, sale, sydney, sydney sale, tableware, textiles, utopia goods

Designers Homewares

Bonnie and Neil’s newest conservatory-inspired collection

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date April 13, 2015
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One of Australia’s most popular independent textile brands, Bonnie and Neil, have released their latest collection of handmade homewares, Winter Garden.

Featuring cushions, tableware, wall tiles and more, all products are hand screen printed on natural materials in their Melbourne studio. It’s this handcrafted, organic process that makes each piece unique.

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Inspired by historical conservatory gardens with their mosaic floors, glass ceilings, tapestries and ornate framework, the collection includes geometric designs, abstract florals and detailed tile patterns, as well as influences of lush plant life and birds.

In keeping with Bonnie and Neil’s trademark vibrancy, the collection is full of deep jewel tones: emerald, indigo and blue, complemented with mustard and shades of pink.

Shop online.

Photography by Armelle Habib | Styling by Heather Nette King

Tags bonnie and neil, cushions, design, homewares, interiors, tableware, timber wall tiles, wall tiles, winter garden

Expert Tips Homewares

Christmas table styling tips for every taste!

Post author By Guest Poster
Post date December 10, 2014
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Christmas is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends with great food and wine; so make the most of a festive lunch with a beautifully themed table that invites celebration. Villeroy & Boch marketing manager MaryAnne Fesq offers great tips on how to set the scene with just a few seasonal touches.

Classic white – With so much colour around the home at Christmas, from the decorations to the presents, classic white tableware can be a calming addition to the tablescape.

Bring festive highlights to the table – Build the theme and keep family and friends in festive spirits by adding decorations or tree ornaments to the table. This is a great way to dress the table and a delightful way to personalise place settings for guests.

Delectable treats – Spread the festivities beyond the dining table by keeping biscuits, nuts and other snacks in individual bowls or tray stands dotted around the house for guests to help themselves and enjoy.

Use your stemware – Whether it’s a casual celebration or more formal Christmas event, drinks and desserts will always look and taste better in beautiful glassware; taking the meal from every day to something special.

The Villeroy & Boch Christmas collection is available from selected department stores and the House of Villeroy & Boch, Glenside (SA). It can also be purchased online from the Villeroy & Boch e-shop.

Tags christmas, christmas table setting, festive, table setting, tableware, villeroy & boch, Villeroy & Boch Christmas collection, Villeroy & Boch’s La Classica collection

Homewares Kitchens

Noritake’s Black on Black/White on White dinnerware

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date December 2, 2014
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Black and white tableware is cool, classic and completely timeless and Noritake have just taken it to the next level with the extension of their BoB/WoW (Black on Black/White on White) dinnerware collection.

The fine porcelain range of plates, bowls, platters and tea/coffee items features a tactile surface texture inspired by the ripples of desert dunes. Each piece working effortlessly with its monochromatic sister-pieces or as a mix and match – black on white or visa versa.

Both dishwasher and microwave safe as well as chip resistant, the timeless appeal of the BoB/WoW collection means it can be used for all meals, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, and for both formal and informal entertaining.

The full range includes: high-sided dessert, cereal and salad bowls; oval and round platters; shallow pasta bowls; appetiser, coupe salad and coupe dinner plates; cups and saucers, mugs, sugar bowls and creamers.

BoB/WoW is available nationally from department stores and independent kitchen retailers as well as online.

Tags black on black, bowls, cooking, design, dinnerware, eating, fine porcelain, homewares, interiors, kitchen, noritake, plates, platters, tableware, white one white

Appliances Homewares

Curtis Stone launches cookware for Target Australia

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date September 29, 2014
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I must admit I’m a bit of sucker for any of Target’s celebrity or designer collaborations, so I was very excited to hear that celebrity chef Curtis Stone has released a new, affordable kitchen range exclusively for Target Australia.

Available both in store and online, the new 80-piece range of cookware and tableware was created specifically for home cooks. What’s even better is the prices won’t break the budget, ranging from $4 for food preparation bowls to $100 for a premium cutting work bench, and $7 for side plates to $60 for an oil pourer.

With so much on offer it’s hard to pick a favourite, but Curtis’ must-have pieces are the Magnetic Attraction Stand (below), which frees up drawer space and keeps utensils in an easy to reach spot while cooking, the Pick-Up Scoop, which acts as an extra pair of hands in the kitchen, scooping up finely diced ingredients, and the Chop Chop food chopper, which saves you time.

To shop online visit Target here.

Tags appliances, cooking, cookware, curtis stone, design, Designers for Target, interiors, tableware, target, target australia

Interiors Addict

Whimsical watercolour for your table

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date November 20, 2013

Isn’t this pretty?! Combining sleek modern lines with whimsical floral motifs, Villeroy & Boch’s new Mariefleur Gris tableware range is girly without being over the top.

With a delicate monochrome palette and rich bursts of colour, Mariefleur Gris’ painterly design offers a modern take on traditional florals, allowing the range to fit effortlessly in traditional and contemporary settings.

Tags dinnerware, floral, mariefleur gris, porcelain, tableware, villeroy & boch, watercolour

Interiors Addict

Mud Australia launches first online store

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date November 20, 2013
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I’m a massive fan of Mud Australia and was lucky enough to receive some gorgeous pieces of theirs from our wedding registry recently.

Few people realise what a success story this homegrown business is. It’s frankly amazing that they haven’t had an online store before but hoorah! They have now and that’s the main thing. I hope they’re prepared for their sales to soar!

Tags australian made, ceramics, crockery, dinnerware, mud, mud australia, online store, tableware, wedding registry

Interiors Addict

Freedom tableware and Christmas launch at Sailor’s Club

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date August 22, 2013
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Yesterday I had a lovely time at the lunchtime launch of Freedom’s new tableware and Christmas collection at Sailor’s Club in Rose Bay.

It was great to catch up with bloggers, stylists and interior designer Darren Palmer (top right). Jason Grant styled the event beautifully.

I think those pineapples (less than $20) are going to be a sellout!

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Interiors Addict

Start getting ready for Christmas with Ittaala

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date August 21, 2013

I saw mince pies at the supermarket this week, so it’s clearly time to start prepping for Christmas. What?! But if prep includes investing in some lovely festive tableware, I don’t mind too much. The latest releases from Finnish brand Ittaala are pretty gorgeous.

They’re all items you could use year round too. Ittaala suggest that to create the right mood for Christmas, there is no need to redesign your home – just create a personal touch with small things. Placing a lantern in a dark hallway welcomes your guests into its magical sphere, inviting everyone to take a break from the hustle and bustle outside. You won’t need a Christmas tree in the living room; just place a fir branches in an Aalto vase and add a few Fire candleholders with a snowy appearance.

Tags aalto vase, christmas, design mode international, featured, finalnd, finnish, ittaala, tableware

Interiors Addict

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

Interiors Addict

New pieces added to Marc Newson’s popular tableware for Noritake (and Qantas)

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date July 23, 2013

Originally designed for the first class cabin of Qantas Airlines, the Marc Newson Collection by Noritake is now so popular on the ground, in households, some new pieces have been added.

The elegantly futuristic fine bone china dinnerware makes a stylish statement. One of the most acclaimed and influential Australian designers of his generation, Marc has put his beautiful, inimitable stamp on our dining tables.

Tags design, dining, featured, marc newson, noritake, porcelain, qantas, serving ware, tabletop, tableware

Interiors Addict

Mix and match with new Noritake Colourwave dinnerware

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date June 20, 2013

I’ve looked at a lot of plates recently while trying to finalise our wedding registry! Do you go for something plain and simple that won’t date, or be brave with something a little more statement or fun? I still don’t know to be honest! I’m thinking grey. This new Noritake Colourwave range is a nice balance and you could mix and match or stick to one colour.

The Japanese brand have reinvented their traditional stoneware with the addition of turquoise and apple green (pictured), charcoal grey and raspberry. It’s all super robust, microwave, dishwasher and oven safe.

Tags crockery, dining, dinnerwares, japanese, noritake, plates, stoneware, tableware

Interiors Addict

Now you all know Interiors Addict loves a bargain and new homewares site Dalani is pretty exciting i

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date November 9, 2011

Now you all know Interiors Addict loves a bargain and new homewares site Dalani is pretty exciting in that respect. This week I bought an awesome set of Murchison-Hume cleaning products (I’m a sucker for the pretty packaging, the lovely smell and the smug feeling I get from not using harsh chemicals, plus they actually work!) for almost half price. This stuff usually costs me a small fortune. Dalani is a new concept in online shopping, offering high end homewares brands at up to 70% off. I strongly suggest you sign up today to be kept up to date with their latest offers, which change every few days.

(That Murchison-Hume offer was so good it’s since sold out, but there’s a different Murchison-Hume set still available, as well as the cool slate noticeboard (pictured) place mats and serving tray from Heaven in Earth.)

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