Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
I’ve been coveting Rachel Burke’s tinsel confections for a while now (she of @imakestagram Instagram fame). If you’re not familiar with the Brisbane based artist and designer, she is a self-described ‘tinsel maven’ who is known for her vibrant, tactile and flamboyant creations that have been acquired by the likes of Dannii Minogue and Kesha. So, …
Like many parents, before I had kids I envisioned a toy area filled with lovely looking wooden toys but sadly, the reality is somewhat different! In fact, sometimes I feel like I’m literally wading in plastic which is why I was rather captivated by the story of the newish children’s furniture brand ecoBirdy whose stylish speckled wares are made …
There’s arguably nothing more challenging for the house-proud than the arrival of a baby. It’s always astounded me just how much little ones accumulate and it only seems to get worse as they head into the toddler years and beyond. For me, whether your toy area is a dedicated room (lucky you!) or simply a corner of the living area, storage and …
From stylish printed blinds to a lovely Australiana themed nursery range and a preponderance of sloths, the latest children's interior buys are so much fun! Sack Me Australiana range: There's something retro and nostalgic about this nursery range and it definitely recalls May Gibbs for me. Emblazoned with hand illustrated native flora and fauna, …
Sponsored by Wriggly Toes We're lucky to have some amazing kids bed linen brands in Australia but while many of them look beautiful, how many can claim to be good for your health and the planet too? Wriggly Toes, started by parents Victor and Alex Cetinic, certainly can, with their ethically made organic linen for little people both Oeko-Tex and …
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, IKEA has introduced a new collection of games, activities and associated accessories titled LUSTIGT following the 2017 IKEA Play Report that found 30,000 parents in 12 countries believe play encourages creativity and helps people lead healthier lives. Interestingly, the study also found that games …
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 …
Drawing inspiration from the characters, symbols and spells of Harry Potter, the latest Pottery Barn Kids range, Harry Potter Collections, has landed in Australia. And with its lush velvets, hand-stitched celestial details, deep colours and Christmas decorations it's sure to be a hit across the globe this festive season. “We are thrilled to …
In news that will be met with jubilation by diehard fans (young and old alike!), Fantastic Furniture launches a limited edition Star Wars collection this month with plenty of fun and fabulous offerings that are priced from just $15. “It has been an exciting journey working with Disney to bring one of the world’s most popular film franchises …
After Youla Saff had finished styling her two daughters' rooms, she decided to pursue the painstaking task of recreating them in miniature in what resulted in one of the most amazing dollhouses we’ve ever seen. From the tiny replica furniture to the amazing finishes (Youla even stained the timber floors!) you can’t help but be impressed by the …
