February 2012
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Behind the doors of a designer's home
Following yesterday’s interview with award-winning interior designer Thomas Hamel, today he’s giving us a sneak peek behind the scenes of his own home. And how’s that for a bed? Amazing! You can see why it’s his favourite thing in the apartment! “It’s a perfect cocoon to protect me from the world,” he says.
I personally love how his home is full of...
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"A great reputation is only as good as your last...
Award-winning interior designer Thomas Hamel was born in the States but has called Australia home for years, giving him a truly international viewpoint. He recently added another string to his bow as a furniture designer. He told Interiors Addict all about it.
“I feel the world and our clients are now looking for more bespoke and special pieces as the world becomes so much smaller by means of...
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Georgie Armstrong is a textile designer making lovely things in an ethical way here in Australia and I like to support a small creative business.
How cool is this bunting in her Ledger fabric design? You really could incorporate it into a lot of schemes and, unlike most bunting, it isn’t uber girly, so you can probably get it past the man in your life too. You can also buy cushion covers in...
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Home & Giving trade fair favourites
Despite my best intentions I only made it along to one of the three trade fairs in Sydney this week and it was Home & Giving. I think stylists, decorators, retailers and buyers across the country are probably breathing a collective sigh of relief and pouring themselves a large glass of wine this evening. It’s been full on!
I really enjoyed Home & Giving. My favourite stand belonged...
Have you checked out the latest offers at Home... →
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New cushions from AURA by Tracie Ellis
Velvet, linen, sequined chevron? Hello gorgeous cushions! Dangerous times for a cushion addict like myself. So please buy them on my behalf and maybe I’ll get a passive kick out of it? Available from Myer and online.
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20% off full price at Freedom from today until...
Simply print off the voucher. Could be the perfect time to invest in a new lounge…
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Stylists out in force for ercol launch at...
It was a full house at the launch of iconic British furniture brand ercol into Australia at Temperature Design in Sydney tonight.
Interior stylists were out in force, including Glen Proebstel, Jason Grant, Kirsten Bookallil, Darren Palmer and Stacey Kouros.
Top Design judge Amanda Talbot MC’d proceedings and ercol managing director Nick Garratt flew in from the UK.
Some timeless pieces...
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Friends in Sydney and LA collaborate on pop up...
Yankee Trader by Tom Jones is a new interior furniture and accessories concept store opening from 1 March to 1 April in Sydney’s Paddington, with pre-loved, fabulous finds straight from the USA.
There isn’t really a Tom Jones. There’s actually two women behind Yankee Trader: Melanie TOMlinson and Kirsten JONES. Geddit?
Melanie spent two years living and working as an...
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WatchBit of a teaser for Mr Jason Grant’s THIRD paint collection for Murobond! Cute trademark dog!
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Before and After Room Magic
Ok, so February is in danger of becoming Darren Palmer Month on Interiors Addict but I just couldn’t not share this transformation when he gave me the go ahead. And hey, when there’s all this design goodness to share, why not?
Here, for your viewing pleasure, a before and after (you can guess which is which) of a Potts Point home Darren designed. I know, it had a WATER COOLER!...
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Murobond colour workshops with stylist Melinda...
One of my favourite paint companies has announced some fab sounding colour workshops for the next few months, headed up by Melinda Ashton Turner. Not only does she have an uber impressive career as a stylist, she recently started her own blog all about colour, so who better?
Using paint can be one of the cheapest and easiest ways to create the most dramatic effects in a room but there’s so much...
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Styling: what's on YOUR coffee table?
Styling. “It’s the icing on the cake. It’s pointless without the cake but the cake is pretty darn boring without the icing!,” said Darren Palmer at his Coco Republic Design School session on Wednesday.
Everyone can have a go at styling, not everyone gets it right. But it’s fun and non-committal and you can usually use things you already own, just displayed and arranged...
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Sibella on Styling
Want to learn about interior styling from the best? Book your ticket for this event, quick smart!
Sibella Court, celebrated stylist and author of etc. and Nomad, is running a workshop called Styling vs. Decorating in Sydney on 27 March.
“I shot all the styling ideas for Nomad at locations around Sydney (thank you to all my friends!) with my brother, Chris. It shows that you can use any decorative...
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Idea-driven design and planning
As promised yesterday, I’m sharing some more of the most useful things I picked up from Darren Palmer’s session at Coco Republic Design School on Wednesday. Today: the idea!
“Like the best advertising, idea-driven design has the most impact,” says Darren. “The idea helps you sort through finishes and schemes to achieve your look and represent your vision.” Your idea might be...
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A consistent, considered and cohesive approach to...
It’s amazing how much you can pack into three hours. I left last night’s Coco Republic Design School session with Darren Palmer feeling three things: impressed (by Darren’s amazing work), inspired (to make my own home even nicer employing his expert tips) and just generally excited (because that’s how I get when I’m around anything interiors, especially surrounded by other interiors addicts!).
It...
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Sign up for a session with Steve
Following last night’s great design session with Darren Palmer at Coco Republic Design School, I’ve already signed up for the session with Steve Cordony from belle magazine next month. Last night Darren said Steve is one of the most amazing stylists he has ever seen! High praise indeed! Read my interview with Steve here, sign up for his session at Coco Republic Design School here....
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Darren Palmer inspires us all at Coco Republic...
I’m bursting with inspiration and ideas after a three-hour session with Darren Palmer at Coco Republic Design School in Sydney this evening. The sell out session with the former star of homeMADE and The Block was all about making your own home the best it can be. This guy seriously knows his stuff. Anyone who has a snobby view of reality TV should think again because he really is extremely...
I have some great interviewees lined up for the next few weeks. Exciting! If there’s anyone you’d love to read an interview with on this blog, please feel free to comment below!
Starting tomorrow: top3 by design sale
They’re making way for new stock so there are big bargains to be had at the top3 by design Crows Nest and Bondi Junction stores from tomorrow until Sunday 19 February. There’ll also be some sale items online. My top tip: sign up for free membership online and get free shipping on everything.
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Great Dane discounts at Temple & Webster
Discount homewares site Temple & Webster has worked with Great Dane Furniture to curate a collection of vintage Danish pieces including a Hans Wegner Cigar chair, a set of Moller #71 rosewood dining chairs, an oak dining table by Kurt Ostervig and gorgeous rosewood and oak sideboards for a special sale running until Sunday. Each piece is offered with a discount of at least $1,000 and all items...
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Love the small things at Life Instyle
Life Instyle, the boutique trade event delivering a mixture of beautiful designer brands sourced from a diverse range of companies featuring homeware, giftware, lifestyle and kids products, returns to Sydney’s Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion from 23-to-26 February 2012.
Over four days, Life Instyle hosts over 300 exhibitors leading the way in innovative product design, aesthetic...
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New buyer orientation program to launch at Home &...
The Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) will launch a Buyer Orientation Program at this month’s Home & Giving Fair to help buyers maximise business opportunities.
As a ‘cottage industry’, the gift and homewares sector is made up of a majority of small and medium business owners with a passion for their products who are looking to increase their business proficiency. A new...
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50% off floor stock rugs in the Tsar sale
From Wednesday 15 February until the end of the month in the Sydney and Melbourne showrooms. Tsar rugs are STUNNING so this is a great opportunity to pick up a great bargain which will transform your room.
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Ask an interior designer
I’m lucky enough to be going along to Darren Palmer’s session at Coco Republic Design School on Wednesday night. Anything you’d like me to quiz him on? Any burning interiors questions you’d like a bit of expert help with? Let me know by commenting below! I’ll be writing up what I learn for a future blog post. Jen
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I’m finally on Pinterest! Click here.
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The latest sites for homewares bargains
First came Dalani, Temple & Webster and Home Culture (read more here) and lately it seems a new discount homewares site launches every week.
Global internet incubator Rocket Internet has launched Zanui to provide Australian shoppers with a complete online destination to furnish their home. With more than 8,000 products to choose from in the one place, its extensive range includes the best...
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Home magazine readerships on the rise
B&T reports today that sales of home and lifestyle magazines have risen significantly. “Sales of Pacific Magazine’s Family Circle, Australian Home Beautiful, ACP’s Real Living, Australian House & Garden, Belle and NewsLifeMedia’s Country Style all rose significantly, while Express Publications’ Country Home Ideas jumped over 12%” Who said print is dead?!
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Two girls with a passion for chairs
Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect statement armchair and on my travels I discovered the beautiful work of Laura McEwan and Katie Blume. As the replica furniture debate rumbles on, in Lismore NSW, the duo otherwise known as Flourish & Blume, are breathing new life into truly stunning revamped vintage chairs.
Laura says well made chairs are like sculptures. “They’re...
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Entries for the Australian Interior Design Awards...
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Massive sale as EDIT moves into Orson & Blake....
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