With the Christmas holidays looming, many of us are lucky enough to be heading away for a much-deserved break. And whether it’s short or long, local or overseas, many of you will be using the services of a house or pet sitter. From bringing in the mail to walking and feeding the dog or watering the plants, unfortunately household maintenance …
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Striking timber extension to architect’s 1898 home
Aptly titled ‘Timberland’ this timber-heavy renovation is the work of sw-architects’ Sally Wilson. Her own home, the project saw her design and build an open plan extension to add to the rear of her original 1898 sandstone cottage in Adelaide. “The brief was one I've seen often – a growing family needing more living space, new wet areas and …
PANTONE Colour of the Year 2019 ‘Living Coral’
Lobster, blood orange or even deep peach in tone, the 2019 Pantone Colour of the Year ‘Living Coral’ is certainly no shrinking violet. Described by Pantone as an “animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone” the colour promises to energise and enliven but with a soft edge. Unlike a true red or orange, this colour has a creaminess …
Foodie Friday: Prawn sliders
Sliders have been big on the culinary scene for a while now making this prawn iteration ideal for the upcoming festive season. The recipe is brought to us by our friends at Maxwell & Williams and is showcased on the brand's gorgeous glazed Wayfarer range which comes in two summery colours (sea foam and a breezy blue) that really make the dish …
Rigg Design Prize 2018: Finalist tips & predictions!
Taking place every year at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the Rigg Design Prize recognises the importance of contemporary design in Australia and this year sees interior design take centre stage. The first major presentation of interior design in the gallery’s history, the Rigg Design Prize 2018 sees ten leading Australian interior …
Haymes Paint summer colour trend embraces light & shade
We brought you the latest from Haymes Paint a little while ago but this month sees the brand reinterpret the colours within the context of family life. With names such as ‘Contribute,’ ‘Comfort’ and ‘Cohabitate,’ the palettes certainly do suggest a sense of home and togetherness and we caught up with Haymes Paint colour and concept manager Wendy …
Charlie Albone’s backyard makeover tips for summer
Summer is finally here which means long, lazy days in the backyard relaxing and entertaining friends. Few people know more about creating beautiful outdoor areas than landscape gardener and star of Selling Houses Australia, Charlie Albone. “Now is the perfect opportunity to do up your outdoors as most people have a bit of extra time off to …
Award winning bathrooms & kitchens to inspire you
Based in Sydney, interior architecture firm Minosa have had a stellar year, picking up an amazing 11 industry awards. From a gorgeous pink kitchen in Paddington to a luxe Maroubra bathroom, there's plenty of design inspiration to be gleaned from their award winning work. We've been fans of theirs for years and we thought you'd love to see their …
Pinterest Christmas decorations: top 10 ideas
There's something about Christmas that inspires creativity in even the most craft-averse people and with the bespoke, homespun aesthetic a classic Christmas look, it makes sense that people turn to Pinterest every year for inspiration. Incredibly, Pinterest holds over 235 million boards created around festive planning and people start collating …
Christmas candles 2018: the best looking & smelling!
While there's always a place for traditional Christmas scents like pine and cinnamon, there's a new wave of festive fragrance on the scene this year and many of them have a distinctly Australian feel. From pineapple and peach (evoking balmy summer nights) to Maison Blanche's quite literal take with its 'Australian Christmas' candle, these are our …