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We love: Charlie & Fenton’s range of watercolour print linen

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date March 21, 2016
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Inspired by the city of Melbourne, textile studio Charlie & Fenton’s new range ‘Urban Jungle’ features a gorgeous collection of painterly designs.

“It’s a collection of table linens and tea towels that centre around what it looks and feels like to live, love and entertain in Melbourne,” says Jannah Stevens of Charlie & Fenton.

The bespoke prints are designed and hand-painted before being transposed into digital form and then printed onto luxe Belgian linens and natural fibre base-cloths.

“We believe that entertaining should be fun, exciting and stylish and that, for a short while each day, the dining table can become an uninterrupted oasis of serenity and good times for family and friends,” says Jannah.

After decade long careers in set design, textile technology and interior design, Jannah and her business partner Isabella, created their independent textile studio. “We were looking for something more in our creative lives and we knew we wanted to offer people high quality, unique soft furnishings in a market that is so saturated with throw-away poorly made goods,” says Jannah.

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Styling by Tennille Burnup |Photography by Cloe Smithett

Tags Charlie & Fenton, colour, design, entertaining, homewares, linen, melbourne, styling, tea towels, textile design

Furniture Homewares Outdoor & Exteriors

Homewares that bring the magic of travelling home + 20% off!

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date November 23, 2015
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While trekking through the Sahara Desert on her gap year nine years ago, Harriet McMicking had an idea. One day, she told herself, she would start a homewares business that would bring the magic of travelling home. So seven years later she did just that.

“I thought about this dream day in and day out to the point I realised I had to take the punt,” explains Harriet. “It has taken me a long time to get the business up and running, but it’s the most rewarding thing I have achieved in my life.”

Forming TIPI interiors, the travel-inspired homewares range aims to encourage people to create an environment that reflects their travels, personal style and life story. “The furnishings I am developing are all inspired by travel. Just like those moments on the road that stay with you forever, the TIPI pieces will remind you of places you have once visited, places that you aspire to discover and the captivating beauty of artisanal work.”

With her debut collection including director chairs, deck chairs, stoneware, cushion covers, rugs and table linen (tablecloths, napkins and tea towels), all the pieces were inspired by the beauty of India. “We currently have two production teams in India. The table linen is blockprinted by hand in Sanganer and the furniture and rugs are all hand-made in Jodhpur. I love India but my aim is to expand the collection to cover other regions of the globe.”

Made for those who want to know the stories behind the stylish, artisan-crafted pieces, TIPI’s wares are designed and developed with a strong focus on heritage and craftsmanship. Through close connections with the artisan producers, TIPI is creating timeless boutique pieces for everyday living.

READER DISCOUNT

See something you love? We have a special 20% off discount for our readers using the promo code TIPIWELCOME. Valid on ALL products until Sunday 29 November.

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Tags cushion covers, deck chairs, director chairs, Harriet McMicking, homewares, india, india homewares, interiors, Jodhpur, napkins, rugs, Sanganer, stoneware, table linen, tablecloths, tea towels, TIPI, TIPI interiors

Designers Homewares

Walter G: two friends turning their grief into beautiful textiles

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date July 31, 2015
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After experiencing the sad passing of their grandfathers at the same time, Genevieve Fennel and Lauren Bennett decided to leave the jobs they hated and start following their passion.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Genevieve and Lauren

Both adoring textiles and with a stint in India under their belts, the best friends decided to launch textile business Walter G, a nod to their late grandfathers, Walter and George.

Fusing together the traditional art of hand block printing and natural dying with contemporary designs, Walter G offers a range of fabrics, cushions, table linen, lighting, aprons and tea towels that are timeless and relaxed. “Walter G’s range of artisanal textiles channel the relaxed vibe of coastal living, through pattern, fresh colour, texture and nostalgia. Timeless in both design and palette, they are designed to be mixed and matched to elevate an interior with both style and comfort.”

Using a majority of natural fabrics like linens and hand-woven cottons, all their products are 100% hand block printed, using either natural or environmentally friendly dyes and pigments; something the girls are very passionate about. “This is the kind of stuff that we love to put in our own homes – rustic, cosy, natural and pattern packed. There is just something about things that are made by hand, once you get accustomed to them, you can never go back to factory made.”

Their latest range Made in Japan, which is being launched during today’s Life Instyle, takes the rustic, cosy and natural feel the girls love so much and injects into it a Japanese-inspired edge. “We took a lot of inspiration from traditional Japanese kimono designs that we found in old Japanese woodblock paintings as well as old pieces of kimono fabrics that we have collected over the years. We have used a really rustic, neutral palette with a few hints of fresh citrus for summer. We are a little obsessed with citrus and grey/taupe at the moment. And of course our staple, indigo — the king of all colours. We have specifically made our table linen range quite indigo-heavy as they just wash out so beautifully, like an old pair of jeans!”

Photography by Nikki To

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Tags aprons, coastal living, cushions, fabric, Genevieve Fennel, homewares, Lauren Bennett, lighting, table linen, tea towels, textiles, walter g

Art Homewares

Online shopping fix: TRADE the MARK

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date June 19, 2015
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A maker of one-of-a-kind homewares, Christina McLean’s new online boutique TRADE the MARK, combines her great love of hand-made techniques with textiles, ceramics and paper.

Her bespoke works encompass rich indigos, beautiful burnt oranges and imaginative details, inspired by organic textures and hand-sourced treasures from Christina’s global travels. Using the natural materials of clay, linen and rag paper, her patterns are hand dyed and painted, and her ceramics hand thrown.

Eschewing the modern trend of mass-production, Christina is committed to the slow, ancient tradition of hand craftsmanship, which inspires a love in the beauty of individual objects.

Being one of Australia’s leading textile designers — consulting with top fashion designers such as Sass & Bide and Ginger & Smart — as well as being the creative director of Chowk ceramics for 10 years; Christina has now returned to her roots, combining her great love of hand-made ceramics with her textile design skills and experience.

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Tags art prints, ceramics, Chowk, Chowk ceramics, Chris McLean, Christina McLean, cushions, Ginger & Smart, homewares, paper, Sass & Bide, tea towels, textiles, TRADE the MARK

Art

New Rachel Castle teatowels make the BEST limited edition, affordable art

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date June 13, 2014
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Rachel Castle’s teatowels are a little bit legendary. At just $69, they’re designed to be framed as artwork and considering they’re limited edition, that’s a serious bargain. The latest designs are as fun and colourful as ever.

And you know me and art incorporating words: BIG fan! I think, as a chronic night owl, I need this one (above)!

Of course, you could use them in the kitchen, but I wouldn’t approve!

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Read our interview with Rachel.

Tags affordable art, art, artwork, castle and things, i just need to sleep, night lovers, rachel castle, tea towels, teatowels

Homewares

Online shopping fix: On The Sly

Post author By Olivia Shead
Post date March 24, 2014

Boutique textiles brand On The Sly has a green conscience and products with a punch of personality.

Specialising in cushions and tea towels, all the products are designed by founder Lauren Finks and printed by hand in Melbourne. “I think our overall look is slightly retro influenced, but with contemporary accents,” explains Lauren. “Geometrics are a favourite of mine and I am always experimenting with new patterns and colours.”

With an aim to be as eco-friendly as possible, from the fabrics to the inks printed on them, there is little to no wastage – with scrap fabric even being used for swing tags for each item.

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Tags cushions, eco friendly, handmade, homewares, lauren finks, on the sly, tea towels

Interiors Addict

Warning: Rachel Castle’s tutti frutti linen may make you want to dance!

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date November 29, 2013
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If you know Rachel Castle of Castle & Things’ work, you’ll know she creates colourful, fun (and pleasingly white-based) linen and pieces that become cult must-haves within weeks.

Remember Put The Love In the Coconut? Thought so! The latest tutti frutti collection is no exception. Just perfect for summer. It comes with a warning though: it may make you want dance like THIS…

Now you’re feeling all happy and giddy, check out the rest of the collection. I’m really stoked there’s polkadots involved on the quilt covers this time. I’m just dotty for spots.