Interior design and styling, homewares, furniture, home appliances and the personalities behind them
As owners of the Aussie Christmas décor store The Christmas Cart, Deborah Quinn and Kym Aldred spend a rather large amount of time looking at current interior styling trends to gauge how they may be interpreted at Christmas. From a chic alternative to classic red, to a subtle metallic look and a full-blow South American fiesta vibe, the ladies …
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of Australian Pears and Masterchef winner Larissa Takchi. Known for her original and striking desserts, Larissa has created this pear-driven version of the classic sticky date pudding, just in time for the entertaining season. "Pears work wonderfully with the spices in the pudding!" says …
While this year’s bushfire season has already been harrowing in its effects, it’s horrifying to think that we’re only at the beginning. With a brutal bushfire season predicted for the weeks and months ahead, we caught up with landscape designer Matt Leacy, of Landart Landscapes, who shares his top tips for mitigating fire risk around your …
Reece Bathrooms' Daniela Santilli weighs in how long a bathroom really takes... There’s no doubt about it, The Block contestants completed a phenomenal amount of work each week. Of course, that is because they’re dedicating 100% of their time and effort to the task; not letting a day job or even sleep get in their way. If The Block has inspired …
While we're hurtling towards the end of the year, the bathroom scene continues to turn out plenty of interesting innovations. From 2020 tile trend predictions to a sleek integrated vanity, and plant-dyed hypo-allergenic towels, these are our top bathroom picks for November. 2020 tile trend predictions via Beaumont Tiles: Fresh from a visit to …
From Christmas pudding to tropical fruit and spicy cranberries, this year's festive candles are one for the gourmands! And just like last year, this year's crop have a lovely Aussie summer vibe. Glasshouse 'Merry & Bright' candle: A fun mix of tropical fruits (pineapple and strawberries) and fizzy summer freshness (a dash of mint) make this …
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just around the corner, but with the new year comes one of the things we really love – trend predictions. And when it comes to trends, the Houzz platform is always an interesting place to look. From the end of the ‘official’ kitchen area to the rise of cheeky leftover spaces and terrazzo as a foundational material …
“I think that crafting and curating unique and timeless style is more important than following trends,” says Pravesh Datt, the founder of luxe contemporary Australian furniture company Fables ID. The design devotee believes in building a furniture collection around a few key, quality items and today we're looking at one of his very own pieces – his …
Given its utilitarian status, the laundry can often feel like a forgotten space inside a home – it’s frequently cluttered and tired. So, when we heard that Aussie reno royalty Naomi Findlay had overhauled her own laundry recently, naturally we were rather curious to see the results. “In this laundry, there was over a decade of wear and tear with …
From large coffee table sized ottomans, to smaller footstools, fringed, custom and even outdoor iterations, the just-launched Meet The Ottomans is your one-stop ottoman shop. The luxe yet affordable brand was conceived by Aussie interior designer Abbey Hall, in response to the increasing incidence of small-space living. “A consistent theme is …
