Contestants on the very first series of The Block a decade ago, Gavin Atkins and Warren Sonin, otherwise known as Gav and Waz (and The Designer Boys), have come a long way. And despite moving to Byron to enjoy a simpler life, they’ve never been busier. Still working as interior designers for private clients, in [...]
6 top tips for pattern and texture in your home, by Abigail Ahern
May 24, 2013 By
As you all know, I’m a huge fan of Brit Abigail Ahern and her bold, unconventional interior style, which tends to break every rule in the book, with gusto! I’m delighted she’s written these tips for Interiors Addict and shared photos from her home, and her sister Gemma’s, with us. “Pattern and texture are the [...]
Hunting for George release their own prints
May 8, 2013 By
Hunting for George is an online boutique by Melbourne sisters Lucy Glade-Wright and Jo Harris. They just released their own range of black and white prints and you know how I like typography and affordable art! Judging by the number of weddings I’ve been to where an excerpt from Dr Zeuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll [...]
Passion and integrity are Barbara Hermon’s secrets to longevity with Hermon&Hermon
April 19, 2013 By
The last 46 years have seen Barbara Hermon become a household name synonymous with style, quality and the best of interior design. This year, Melbourne institution Hermon&Hermon celebrates 23 years on top, but inside the fickle and often foreboding world of retail, perhaps Barbara’s most impressive accomplishment is the mere fact that she is still [...]
The Block’s Amity on life after winning, mezzanines, motherhood and musicals
April 9, 2013 By
In the run-up to The Block, Amity Dry was on Interiors Addict every night, doing her research. Now that’s what I like to hear! I was delighted to get the opportunity to interview one half of my favourite All Stars couple this week and here’s what she had to say… Amity Dry doesn’t do things [...]
Turning pre-loved secondhand furniture into fabulous one-offs
March 22, 2013 By
Kristin Pfannenschmidt of Revived Furniture believes that upcycling reflects the mood of the moment: people are preferring to save things rather than throw them away, as well as liking the idea of owning a one-off piece. “Something that allows them to express their individuality,” she says. Expressing her individuality with interior design is a trait [...]
Thomas Bucich on virtual working and his latest collaboration with Becker Minty
March 18, 2013 By
Renowned interior designer Thomas Bucich moved to Sydney from New York in 1990 and has been living a bit of a ‘gypsy’ existence ever since, enjoying the best of an international and flexible lifestyle. “These days working anywhere in the world is so much easier,” he says. “Since I moved to Sydney, I’ve always maintained [...]
“There’s not a day when I don’t just want to make things.” An interview with Rachel Castle
March 7, 2013 By
You probably already know Rachel Castle’s sellout pokadot pillow cases, velvet round cushions and colourful artwork. If you’ve seen the saying Put The Love In The Coconut around the place, you’ve seen her happy creations for her label CASTLE. I’m delighted to finally interview Rachel for Interiors Addict but it’s taken a while because her [...]
