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Holidays and time away from the everyday grind are treasured times for our family. And they’re not something that I will ever take for granted. Our family holiday planning involves the same simple “recipe”, involving research, planning and saving to make the dream become reality. Over the years we’ve stayed in a range of accommodations of varying […]
Every year I get asked if I offer Xmas Vouchers for Home Styling Consultations. This year I thought I’d be organised and have them ready to send out with Xmas discount in tow. I think it’s so gorgeous that I get husbands wanting to buy vouchers for their wives to give to them […]
Russet House by Graya Constructions: A touch of luxury found in Paddington, Brisbane
Russet House is located in the leafy suburb of Paddington in Brisbane, Queensland. The homes curved walls and industrial touches break the contemporary – design mould for this newly built home. The home was built by Rob and Andrew Gray from Graya Constructions. For Rob Gray, the build provided him with an opportunity to create his ultimate dream […]
West Elm has launched its 2018 Autumn collection and I’ve picked a few favourites to share with you here. West Elm are on my list of “go to brands” to source for my clients because their products are well made, affordable and sustainably produced. Their brand-culture aligns with my styling – values therefore I’m […]
March Studio- Retail / Commercial Space Winner at the Dulux Colour Awards 2018
This North Melbourne commercial interior space by March Studio has just won the Workplace & Retail Category Award at the recent Dulux Colour Awards. Architect Rodney Eggleston and his partner, artist Anne-Laure Cavigneaux are the founding directors of March Studio; the studios’ team of architects, designers and makers ensure that its enterprises have a […]
Renesa Studios latest commercial project is “The Pink Zebra” for The Feast India Co. The hotel is situated in the old colonial Indian city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Pink Zebra design is a take on the bygone era of British-culture found during its former life when known as the city of Cawnpore. The brief […]
Innovative methods in bathroom design: Achieving a fresh new spin on the Avocado-Bathroom
Avocado bathrooms were a popular interiors-trend which originated from the 60’s and 70’s. For those too young to know that it was “a thing”; it was not uncommon to see bathrooms and the colour green associated en mass. The Avocado-green hue can be best described as a light yellowish green and was one of many colours […]
Where to find the best updates for Design Week, Milan 2018 Design Week in Milan starts today, April 17 and runs until April 24. For those of us who are unable to visit Design Week in person, I thought I’d share a glimpse into this wonderful week which showcases the best in Global Interior Design from […]
DELAKTIG By Tom Dixon and Ikea; Turning upholstery design upside-down
Have you ever wanted a piece of furniture that you could literally make your own? I mean, really make it your own? Well, you’re in luck because British designer Tom Dixon and Ikea have paired together to challenge the concept of a sofa in a way that’s never been done before. The collaboration is called DELAKTIG and will […]
The Seam collection is prominent Australian designer Adam Cornish’s first collection for Tait. Tait are an Australian brand of outdoor furniture makers, well known for their premium outdoor furniture which celebrates the Australian outdoor lifestyle in a contemporary way. The Seam collection was conceived with a design process not dissimilar to the way in which a […]
The highly – memorable work of Clara Adolphs at Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
Clara Aldophs is an Australian artist, only 31 years old. The subject matter of her artworks and exploration is capturing moments in time. Often her works are created using abandoned old photographs, where she recreates specific – moments whilst exploring the notion of what remains after a moment in time passes. Her works deliberately try […]
Lucy Given, owner of LUC design store in Tasmania and 2017 Retailer of the Year Winner at the Gift and Life Instyle Awards shares with us the types of interior trends she predicts for spring/summer 2018. Lucy’s self confessed design philosophy is based on buy once, buy well, she believes that good design doesn’t necessarily have […]