Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
Devoted readers of the site will know that we love a bit of trend-spotting around here and our latest find has got us rather excited indeed. From my Insta feed through to my real-life florist visits, it seems we are in the grip of a dried flower resurgence. Who would have thought? A vast improvement in quality has seen the old-fashioned …
Following on from the success of the brand’s hugely popular ‘Omari Glass’ range, Melbourne’s Marmoset Found is back this month with another covetable line-up of glass and ceramic vessels. The Balloon collection is inspired by its namesake as well as the rich landscapes of Sri Lanka; lush tea plantations, waters filled with sea turtles and bright …
The creation of interior designer Renee Watson, Brisbane’s Reno + Design show is back this April with over 100 designers, architects, stylists, home builders, trades, product suppliers and special guests from around the country gathering to celebrate all things home design and renovation. “Our homes need to be practical and suit our modern …
A Melbourne CBD pied-à-terre for social entrepreneurs Anna and Robert Fleming (and their three grandchildren), this stunning residence was originally built in 1891 but underwent a renovation recently by interior designer Penny Del Castillo of In Design International. Rather than going down the well-trodden path of complete modernisation, Penny …
Sponsored by Hospitality Design Fair When it comes to hospitality venues, Australia continues to produce some of the world's best design-led spaces. With so many establishments competing for business, creating 'Instagram moments' is essential and the latest crop of new bars would look fabulous on any feed. Peaches, Melbourne: Designed by …
January was a bit slow on the bathroom front, but this month sees an array of fabulous new products to tempt. From a new bespoke vanity line, to the latest bathroom trend predictions, there's plenty of interest in our latest round-up. Timberline McLaren vanity: Exclusive to Beaumont Tiles, this new bespoke vanity range is completely …
Shining the spotlight on just 3 per cent of its professional community, the 2020 Best of Houzz awards have been announced, honouring those whose work was the most popular on the platform. Receiving an accolade is no small thing, especially when you consider that the Houzz community includes 2.5 million active home professionals and interior and …
The following is an extract from The Little Book of Colour by Karen Haller, published by Penguin Books. When we understand that every colour can be used to create a positive emotional response, it becomes a powerful tool to affect our wellbeing; it has a transformative effect on how we feel, think and behave. Following is a quick reference guide …
I'm not into resolutions, but I would like our family to start eating less meat this year, for health and environmental reasons. And recipes like this Lentil Shepherd’s Pie from our favourite nutritionist Rosie Eyre, make me think it's totally doable! Over to Rosie... I love this take on shepherd’s pie without the meat. You can really bulk …
After a decade working on super yachts, sailing the Mediterranean and Caribbean, Sally Oulton returned to Australia, became a mother and found herself living in the hills behind Noosa. “I was looking to create a business around the sea and through that process discovered a love of coastal homewares,” says Sally. But with so many purveyors of …
