Interiors Addict’s top West Elm buys

I’ve put together some of my favourite products from West Elm for you, all available to buy online from the Australian website.

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I don’t even need to tell you why this gold cutlery set is awesome, do I? And despite its prettiness, it’s sturdy enough for everyday use and yes, it is dishwasher safe. $34 for a 5-piece set. [Read more...]

14 gifts for mum: a pair of polkadot pillowcases

There’s a reason these fun Castle polkadot pillowcases are bestsellers. What mum wouldn’t like a pair? Go matching or mix it up with an odd pair!

They’re $49 each and 5-star hotel grade. They come in yellow, pink, turquoise, orange and more. [Read more...]

My guest edit and interview about my home at Temple & Webster

I was flattered to be asked by Temple & Webster to curate their first guest edit this week. I picked some great linen by AURA, my long time favourite Murchison Hume products, some vintage style glassware, kids’ bed linen, a great rug and more. You may notice most of it is navy or fuchsia. What a surprise!

Why not have a little online window shop and see if anything takes your fancy? Enabler? Moi?!

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The sale is on for the next 3 days.

They also interviewed me about my home, how my fiancé and I agree (or not) on interiors, who inspires me and more. Read that here.

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All-whites almost too pretty to eat off

But you really must eat off these Markey & Lockyer creations because it’s totally safe to do so and just look how good they look with cake on them!

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You may have noticed a bit of a theme emerging on Interiors Addict recently, of handmade and upcycled products from small, independent businesses. I just love the idea of owning one-offs and things made with love and by hand. I won’t pretend I don’t own my fair share of mass manufactured “stuff” but I also love to pay a little extra for something I know is worth it. And there’s nothing like knowing the story behind something too. [Read more...]

Bedroom makeover with stylist Dina Broadhurst

Interior stylist Dina Broadhurst collaborated with brandsExclusive to demonstrate an easy classic makeover for your bedroom, step by step. Even better, you can buy everything she uses online!

Here’s the finished look…

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And here’s how Dina achieved it, step by step… [Read more...]

Country Road’s new winter homewares

Take a look at this sneak peek of Country Road’s new winter homewares, due in store next week.

The brights of last season have been replaced with an altogether more muted colour pallette that sees pops of soft pastels and a touch of yellow, grounded with plenty of black, grey and white. I love it.

This throw reminds me of the even popular Crux Blanket by Swedish designer Pia Wallen

This throw reminds me of the ever popular Crux Blanket by Swedish designer Pia Wallen

Country Road’s collections are always so fresh and on-trend without being too on-trend (there’s definitely a Country Road look). [Read more...]

New kantha quilts just landed at Fossik

Some unique new kantha quilt designs just arrived at Fossik and they’re worth a look.

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Once you’ve slept in linen you’ll never go back

Or so they say!

Linen certainly seems to be making a comeback. Miss Molly is one of a few online stores specialising in linen goods I’ve discovered lately. Its founder, Linda Sheahan, thinks this has something to do with our urge to get back to nature and understanding of where things come from and how and where they’re made.

“Linen is such a pure textile and it remains close to its nature throughout its production,” she says. “It’s gorgeous and pure and so, so lovely to look and touch and sleep in!”

It is woven from the fibres of the flax plant and is a completely natural and renewable resource, perhaps the most ecologically sound fabric of all, totally biodegradable and recyclable.

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Simple is best: ticking stripe sheets from AURA

I happen to think you can’t go wrong with simple and classic things when it comes to Manchester: plain French linen, crisp cotton sheets and white waffle quilts for example.  These new ticking stripe sheet sets from AURA have such a lovely old school look about them, don’t you think?

Available in a variety of colours you could easily mix and match them with whites or contrasting plain or patterned coordinates. [Read more...]

Sunny new homewares from Country Road

Country Road can do no wrong when it comes to homewares lately and the latest summer collection is no exception.

I’m happy to see that, following on from the last range, there’s still plenty of yellow. And how gorgeous and versatile is this grey and white quilt? There’s a soft grey and pastel yellow knitted throw that’s rather lovely too. [Read more...]