When your other home is a French chateau, I imagine anything else would feel rather ordinary in comparison. But it's certainly not the case with this fabulous abode. Dividing their time between Melbourne and France, the owners of this expansive Melbourne apartment enlisted interior designer David Hicks to imbue it with Parisian grandeur and boy did …
Rapid Reno Mate app is the renovator’s new best friend
With more than 110 renovations under her belt, Naomi Findlay has seen it all when it comes to overhauling houses. And with that experience comes plenty of exposure to the pitfalls of renovating which is where the idea arose for her new renovation app, Rapid Reno Mate, which is designed to keep track of your time, budget, trades and more. “It …
Real home: Timber the star of this Melbourne residence
With its boxy clean lines, concrete and large glass panels, this Melbourne family home could have been just another sterile modern residence if not for its stylish use of timber. “We introduced warmth to the interiors with American oak as well as blackbutt cladding and joinery. Our intention was to truly expose the natural beauty of the …
Win a $1000 Designers Guild shopping spree! + New video
Sponsored by Radford Furnishings I'm sure you've all heard of the iconic British brand Designers Guild. This month, I had a play with some of their latest homewares collection in my home and put together the below video for you. If you'd like to check out their Australian online store and pick some gorgeous pieces for yourself, make sure you …
Fashion blogger’s nursery: small on space, big on style
It’s natural to wish for a little extra room in your home when faced with the imminent arrival of a new baby. Particularly if it’s your third child. Space and time is at a premium but you still want to create a special space for your much-anticipated little one, just as blogger Jess Dempsey from What Would Karl Do did. Her third son, Freddie, …
Trending: Our favourite emerald green homewares
While Pantone's 2017 colour of the year erred on the limey side, the latest green to hit the interiors space is much more emerald in hue. Sophisticated and full of drama and opulence, there's no denying the enduring appeal of emerald green. Linen House Deluxe Ivy velvet quilt cover set: The ultimate winter bed, this green velvet quilt cover is …
Mud bead chandeliers as you’ve never seen them before!
Collaborating again with Melbourne interior stylist Jacqui Moore, klaylife’s latest collection features five gorgeous new designs and a vivid new colour – a denim-inspired blue. “We discovered the most amazing denim blue dye that looks heavenly when applied to our hand rolled clay beads. Because the beads are porous, each one picks up a different …
Four real bathrooms showcase latest trends
It could be said of kitchens too but there was once a time when all modern bathrooms looked much the same. From a minimalist Perth home to an art deco Melbourne property, these four bathrooms prove just how eclectic modern bathroom style is. Golden opulence “This young professional Elwood couple wanted to take their original, quirky but …
Foodie Friday: Top 5 cheeseboard mistakes
Who doesn't love a cheese board?! Always guaranteed to impress your guests, especially if beautifully styled! But there are a few fromage faux pas which Williams Sonoma are kindly warning us about today. Read on for how to get your platter just perfect. 1. Taking cheese from fridge to table. Cold cheese is never fun. Temper it for 30 to 40 …
Jones & Co’s fun new hand-painted ceramics
With a new collection that spans myriad aesthetics (including 'modern country' and 'urban jungalow' to name just two) I wasn’t surprised to hear that the Jones & Co. team find inspiration literally anywhere when creating their feel-good wares. “We are inspired to create beautiful homewares that make the owner feel good. That's our credo …