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Artist Anna Cole’s works have a geometric, loosely Cubist feel and her latest collection ‘Revamped’ sports a sumptuous rainbow of colour. “Creating this new body of work has been insightful for me and my creative process moving forward. I've also used over 30 different colours in each piece and they have all been mixed by hand. Painting for me is …
Currently in its fifth year, IKEA’s new limited edition SAGOSKATT collection features five soft toys designed by children from across the globe. Incredibly, the judges had to sift through 87,000 pieces of art (entered in a drawing competition) before deciding upon their favourites which include a pink unicorn, a rainbow coloured shark, a …
Sponsored by iscd (International School of Colour and Design) When Melbourne’s Kiera Sehmish became a little jaded with the fashion industry, after working for many years as a fashion designer, she felt a career change was afoot. “I worked for local apparel companies in Geelong and Torquay but I was exhausted by the fashion industry and found …
Just in time for summer comes the ‘Wholeself’ palette which is the next instalment in the 2019 Dulux Colour Forecast. With mindfulness a central theme, this summer trends palette focusses on soft minimalism and nurturing chalky hues. “The Wholeself palette is all about slowing down and tuning into the things that really matter. Wellness has …
They say when one door closes another door opens. So after being made redundant from her 9-to-5 corporate job, Renee Tsironis decided to open a much more beautiful door to career as a floral artist. The Melbourne-based creative uses ice as a preservation tool to freeze flowers in time. Renee then photographs each bloom to create custom and limited …
Fenton & Fenton will present an online art auction ‘Peace of Art’ this month, with all proceeds going to School’s a Gift – an Australian not-for-profit organisation that is helping impoverished Ethiopian children attend school. The auction will feature a diverse collection of Australian artists including Antoinette Ferwerda, Michael Bond, Carly …
“Of all the spaces you renovate, the kitchen can be the most challenging. It’s usually the heart of the home and whether you’re a master chef or reluctant one, it’s a major feature of your space, so you want it to look good,” says Three Birds Renovations’ Bonnie Hindmarsh, who explains that designing a kitchen is a high-stakes enterprise. “There …
By Bradley Beer While property investing is one of Australia’s favourite pastimes, it doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. There are ups and down and certainly rewards to reap, but you do have to put in some groundwork and planning to become a successful investor. While this can seem overwhelming at times – especially for first time …
This week’s recipe comes from Kirsten Tibballs of Melbourne's Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School. It's a great way to make use of the current crop of strawberries that are getting sweeter by the week! Simple yet stunning looking, this cake can be made up to 10 hours in advance. Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients 250g …
It’s hard to believe that this Sydney home was built in 2012. Designed in Federation style, the Balgowlah family residence has very high ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling roses and stained-glass windows with the benefit of modern, open-plan living too. “The home has a contemporary, open-plan living space so is very much built for today. …
