Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
There’s a reason Australians are so taken with Scandinavian design, and it’s far more than just a passing design trend. Scandinavians keep the design mottos ‘form over function’, ‘simple is best’ and ‘functional design is successful design’ at the heart of all that they do. Buying a piece of genuine Scandinavian design is investing in quality, …
Want quality designer furniture without breaking the bank? Who doesn’t, right? I want a sofa where I will have enough left over for all the cushions I’ll be drowning it in! Well, Castlery is here to deliver. A newbie on Australian shores, these guys cut out all the middlemen, warehouses and shopfronts. The result? Quality furniture that comes …
Country Road has long been a personal favourite, ever since as a tiny tot, my mum would take me in for our weekly pilgrimage! Their Summer Home collection has just launched, with something for every room and every style. Here are my top picks: Save money and have a tapas night at home! Country Road's stoneware Tapas range is hand-glazed to give …
Pottery Barn Kids is one of my go-to places when shopping for tiny tots. Affordable, on-trend and good quality, it's hard to go wrong. And of course Jen has done both Sebastian's bedrooms so far in collaboration with them! Take a look at our top picks from the new spring collection. Sloan Acrylic Convertible Cot: A modern take on an …
Style, comfort and functionality: three concepts that seem to elude one another when it comes to office furniture. Why are ‘good-looking’ and ‘office chair’ such opposed terms? My home office consists of a little nook that opens up to the open plan living and kitchen area – an ugly office chair would simply ruin the look and feel of the rest of the …
Pottery Barn is back with a versatile collection just in time for the warmer weather (it's coming, apparently!). With over 150 new arrivals, it's hard to nail it down to just a few, but here are my personal favourites. Pittsburgh Crank Sit-Stand Desk I am a huge advocate for healthy and comfortable workstations. Unfortunately, ergonomic …
With an Instagram awash with the beautiful stylings of her home, we knew we would be remiss to not peak inside the living room of Catherine Heraghty, the mind behind interior styling company The Stables. It's one of those spaces that oozes style but liveability, a fine line to balance, especially when you have small children and an extremely …
I’ve profiled SBW (Something Beginning With) before and continue to have a soft spot for their feminine (but not too pretty) furniture designs. The work of Melbourne duo Laelie Berzon and Lisa Vincitorio, their latest collection ‘Halo’ is another original outing that makes fabulous use of colour – a design signature for the brand. “We love …
I was recently in store at BoConcept Sydney going through the wall unit selection process for my own home and it made me realise how much there is to consider! I asked their interior designer Bianca Szeckely, who guided me through the process so well, to share her top tips for choosing a wall unit. Jen Consider a wall unit for more than just …
Running from 3 – 5 August in Melbourne’s Kensington, Rogue Lifestyle is a three-day trade event showcasing over 40 Australian lifestyle and kids brands. With exhibitors including Pony Rider, Ahoy Trader, Bobo Choses and Sack Me, the boutique event will also feature local food and coffee vendors as well as live music. It's been brought to …
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