Love Pinterest? How about Houzz?

July 31, 2012 By 3 Comments

Houzz is the largest platform for home design and remodeling in the US, online and on smartphones. And it’s now starting to make an impact on Australia.

Imagine the biggest design magazine on earth; the single largest library of design photos and articles, all in one place, that can all be sorted, shared and curated to a personal scrapbook. It exists. More than 550,000 full size, original residential design photos, contributed by almost 100,000 interior designers (including Sydney’s Greg Natale), architects, photographers and other design pros from around the world, can be sorted (by location, room type and style), searched and saved.

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When a candle’s this good, a girl’s gotta blog it

July 30, 2012 By 2 Comments

This is one of those candles. I am lucky enough to get sent a LOT of candles and this was another of those gifts. Nest Fragrances is a New York candle brand. When I Instagramed it (is that a verb now?), an American friend was like “Oh my GOD, I didn’t know you could get that brand here, where can I get one?” in such an excited way I thought I must be in for something good. I was right.

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Buy an entire room, have it delivered to your home and styled for you, at the click of a mouse

July 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

Online homewares retailer Temple & Webster introduced a new concept at the weekend with its first Complete Room Series sale event. At the click of a button you can buy everything you see in this dining room set-up, have it delivered to your home, and even styled by its team. Whether you’re a bit clueless about decorating, you’ve just moved into your first home or you’re just plain lazy, this could be the easy answer you’ve been looking for!

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Sunday Snippets: the best of the week in interiors

July 29, 2012 By 8 Comments

Last week I was super busy and I neglected to write my usual Sunday best of post. I hoped nobody would notice but Greg Natale (of all people!) did, so I thought I’d better up my game this weekend, busy or not (busy, if you’re asking, but what’s new?).

On Tuesday I went to the launch of fashion designer Akira Isogawa’s third collection for Designer Rugs at Simmer on the Bay in Sydney. It was packed. More than 200 people! I didnt have the pleasure of meeting Akira one on one but he gave a lovely speech and seemed like such a genuine, humble and artistic soul, who charmed the crowd. The rugs are stunning, of course. I was so happy to finally meet Shaynna Blaze, my long time online friend, in real life for the first time too!

Thursday I went to the VIP launch of Ikea’s latest PS range where it was great to catch up with fellow bloggers Viv from Ish & Chi and Rebecca from Wee Birdy, and stylists Mr Jason Grant, Glen Proebstel and Erin Michael. The range was displayed at a pop-up gallery in Oxford Street, which was was then open to the public until today. I really loved a few of the pieces, including a cool bamboo dining table. [Read more...]

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Cute wooden stools in any colour you like. Discount for Interiors Addicts!

July 27, 2012 By 1 Comment

After 3 years of designing and crafting bespoke furniture for Queensland interior designers, Green Cathedral have just released their first range of furniture – The Babanees.

The range consists of 2 styles of stools, a bench seat and kitchen table with other items still in construction. These cute, handcrafted stools are available in any colour you like. They’re $180 each in stock colours or an extra $20 for any custom colour you like.

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July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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New TV show will pay to renovate your home

July 26, 2012 By 8 Comments

A new show on one of the major networks (which I can’t tell you or I’d have to kill you) is looking for people who own their home but don’t have the cash to renovate it and need a helping hand.

“We’re looking for people who own a home that’s in dire need of renovation (essentially a renovator’s delight) who also have the desire to roll their sleeves up and do the renovating themselves,” said a spokesperson. “If they get selected for the show, we’ll cover the renovation costs and there’s a big cash prize up for grabs. We’re not looking for experts – just vibrant personalities with a little know-how and a strong idea on how they want their dream home.”

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A touch of Dutch in Australia with HK Living

July 26, 2012 By 1 Comment

Dutch interiors label HK Living is now available in Australia and the response has been overwhelming.

It’s has been brought here by Ursula and Hans Van Schoonhoven, who have been showcasing the best of Dutch design at their store House of Orange in Armadale, VIC, for years.

Retailers are falling over themselves to stock HK Living in their stores, with 40 signing up in the first fortnight. Hans says: “The reception has been unbelievable. I’ve never encountered anything like it.”

The stylish couple are having a really good July because their beautiful home is also on the cover of the current issue of Real Living magazine.

The collection is described as “pure, rustic and beautiful”. We’re lucky to have a sneak peek at these photos, shot in Amsterdam just the other week. The products aren’t even all in the country just yet but they will be soon and they’re available for pre-order. [Read more...]

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More than 200 attend Akira Isogawa’s launch party for Designer Rugs

July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It was one packed out party at Simmer on the Bay in Sydney’s Dawes Point for the launch of fashion designer Akira Isogawa’s third collaboration with Designer Rugs, Hirameki. Everyone talked about how humble and charming Akira was. Nothing like the fashion stereotype! He spoke with the kind of passion only  a real artist can. Vogue Living editor David Clark and Designer Rugs’ Yosi Tal also gave speeches.

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Interiors Addict (finally) meets Shaynna Blaze!

July 24, 2012 By 2 Comments

Shaynna Blaze and I have been chatting on Twitter since before I had this blog. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s been a couple of years! Back then I’ll confess I didn’t even know she was on the hit show Selling Houses Australia because I don’t have Foxtel. I know, right?!

Tonight we finally met IN REAL LIFE at the Akira Isogawa for Designer Rugs launch! But it was very bizarre because we both felt like it couldn’t possibly really be the first time! I meet people for the first time who I’ve only ever met online ALL the time. But with Shaynna (cheesy as I know  this sounds) it was like chatting to an old friend! She was, I’m pleased to report, just as I imagined. What a pleasure to finally meet!

More on the Designer Rugs event tomorrow.

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