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Posted: December 21, 2016Categories: Design & Style
Read more »There's really only one person in the whole world who doesn't love the holiday season - and even his heart ended up growing three sizes bigger on Christmas Day! It's the season of giving with a spirit of overall merriment. Are you wondering what we love most about the holiday season?
Decorations and presents, of course!
Walking around town and neighbourhoods, it's always exciting to see how everyone has decided to style their holiday displays. Shopkeepers go all out in window showcases and locals deck their lawns, transforming them into a winter wonderland.
If you love decorating as much as we do, then why not give the gift of home decor to your friends? Forgo the boring gift card and get more creative with your present giving this year. Don't worry, it's not as daunting a task as you think it is. We've got some tips on how to give the best
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Posted: November 22, 2016
Read more »Summer! It's a season where you want to leave your windows wide open and let the fresh air circulate around your home, sheer curtains fluttering in the wind. Good friends can drop by unannounced to share their latest news and a cheeky wine or G&T. Of course, you proudly usher them through your beautiful home to the kitchen, living area or back deck that's perfectly set up for informal entertaining. Isn't that the dream?
The reality for many of us is that getting our house presentable takes massive effort, and keeping it that way, let's just say that can be easier said than done. As the silly season is upon us, we thought we'd share some tips on decluttering, storage and changing basic styling to help get your home ready for summer social scenes.
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Posted: November 14, 2016Categories: Professional Crush
Read more »Designing your home is nothing without a good source of inspiration. Flicking through your favourite interiors magazine, scrolling through Pinterest and snacking on your Instagram feed can certainly fuel your imagination, but sometimes this can also lead to a bad case of information overload - too many ideas and suggestions, all vying for your attention.
And when the analysis paralysis starts to set in, there's nothing better than getting the opinion of an expert interior designer. Annie Bowen is a Sydney-based decorator who we've been very lucky to work with for a number of years. We recently caught up with Annie and got a few insights into how she goes about styling up a house and turning it into a home.
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Posted: October 25, 2016Categories: Design & Style
Read more »You may not have realised it, but colour plays a pivotal role in our lives. Our subconscious picks up on these cues and associates them with meaning and emotions.
When it comes to your home, it's especially important to pick the right palette as it's the place where we rewind and connect with family. Interior stylist Megan Morton explains to The Interiors Addict the secret behind choosing paint colours for an interior space:
"A beautiful home works when all the rooms and spaces have a holding palette - tones that hold them together beautifully. You can then use a little amount of your chosen colour in one room, be slightly more heavy handed in another and go fuller strength in another without the fear of over-colouring."
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Posted: August 25, 2016Categories: Loves & InspirationRead more »
It's one of the most divisive topics and has tested many a solid relationship.
The big question - should dogs be allowed inside the house, let alone inside the bedroom??
There's a continually moving line in this debate that generally gets pushed in one direction or the other by various members of the household, including the dog !!
I mean really, who could resist these puppy dog eyes...??
Image from justdogbreeds.com
In my case it started a few years ago with the purchase of our first family Dog, to which my husband was totally unaware.
Somehow the kids and I convinced the love of my life, that this beautiful ball of energy couldn't sleep outside in the cold; and that's when the line was drawn. Our new four legged friend was granted one
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Posted: July 13, 2016Categories: TrendsRead more »
All around us colours are changing.
Each year the fresh, cool, lighter colours of summer slowly deepen and transform into the warmer earthier tones of autumn. As winter sets in and the mercury continues to drop, the mood changes again and so do our preferences for textures and fabrics.
It's amazing to see how much the change in season affects our choices, our emotions and even our purchases!
Over the last little while we've enjoyed working with the shift from pale linens and whites to deeper colour tones, lots of velvet and some gorgeous textures and patterns.
There's no doubt that creating something cosier and warmer in our bedrooms feels right at this time of year, that doesn't have to mean dark colours of course, or even a whole new bedhead - just adding some new cushions, a blanket and maybe a rug can
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Posted: June 05, 2016Categories: Loves & InspirationRead more »
There's a lot I love about winter.
Boots, jackets, cosy nights in with red wine and an open fire. Cold rainy days...not so much.
However, being the eternal optimist and lover of colour and design, I have to say this cloud does have a silver lining.
For centuries the humble umbrella has been used as an elegant fashion accessory and today the quality and range of exquisite brollies is almost endless. From classic polka dots, elegant stripes and traditional tartan, to floral prints. I have to confess...I have a thing for designer umbrellas!!
Please indulge me, take a breath and enjoy some serious arm candy...
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Posted: May 01, 2016Categories: Design & StyleRead more »
There are those who keep their homes looking immaculate 24/7; not a thing out of place.....and then there's the rest of us.
Regardless of which camp you're from, there comes a time when a common motivation kicks in. More often than not it's driven by visiting friends or relatives and the request to help "transform the spare room into a stylish guest bedroom!" is one we've heard many times.
Well, here are a few simple things you can do to freshen up that spare room and make your guests feel welcome (and maybe little impressed); but more importantly, help make you feel relaxed throughout their stay.
Begin with the Bed
Dressing up the bed will do wonders for a tired room and the right bedhead can become a truly beautiful focal point.
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Posted: April 25, 2016Categories: Loves & InspirationRead more »
What are the chances....a London based luxury rug designer doing renovations on his property in the English countryside stumbles across a Roman mosaic that has laid patiently, unseen for over 1,500 years.
Luke Irwin has specialised in the design and manufacture of hand-knotted custom made rugs since 2003. His collection of traditionally crafted rugs can be found in his showroom in London's Pimlico Road Design District.
But it's the inspiration behind his latest Mosaic Collection that has captured the imagination of lovers of interiors and historians alike.
Interesting read (watch the video) if you're into history or you just love floor rugs :) ....
"A good rug can be the cornerstone or foundation on which all the disparate elements and personality
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Posted: February 29, 2016Categories: Loves & InspirationRead more »
An Academy Award inspired post that takes us back to the golden age of Hollywood, the all American Dream and mid century modern architecture.
Photographer Stephanie Kloss provides a glimpse into the social elite of yesteryear with her latest series, California Dreaming for Lumas.
Expansive modern houses with functional designs, luscious green spaces and turquoise pools are symbols of the time and you may feel a familiarity with these images or at least recognise some of them. Kloss's subjects have provided the backdrop for films like The Big Labowski, Charlie's Angels and the TV Series Mad Men.
