In the Portuguese town of Porto (a UNESCO heritage site), is a neighbourhood that masquerades as a resort. Established at the end of the nineteenth century, Bairro do Silva is the sort of neighbourhood that straddles vernacular and voguish, simple and swish—with equal elan. After all, with cool concierge services, cutting-edge technologies and amenities […]
We’ve profiled interior designer Dylan Farrell before so when we heard he was selling his beautiful Sydney home we couldn’t wait to take a peek inside. Located on Paddington’s salubrious Hargrave Lane, the 19thcentury character home playfully mixes gothic archways with gelato hues and an impressive collection of furniture and artwork. The colourful abode is […]
Caesarstone have unveiled their first ever porcelain collection. Leveraging their 35-year legacy of craftsmanship and innovation – they introduced the first quartz surface in 1987 – they’re now attempting to master the porcelain surface for both interior and exterior use. Caesarstone Porcelain Striata used in a project by Studio Minosa The three pillars of this […]
Erth Restaurant can be found along the glittering coastline of Abu Dhabi, in the most unlikely of places. Located in Qasr al-Hosn, a historical landmark and the oldest stone building in the city, Bone Studio was directly influenced by Emirati culinary and cultural practices. With a wealth of architectural and cultural significance at their […]
While interior designer and stylist Melissa Rettore’s Melbourne home is only six years old, boredom had set in. “The home is relatively new but all the colours that were in six years ago are no longer trending and I just felt like changing things up!” She overhauled both the powder room and laundry recently for […]
Bursting with character, Darlinghurst’s The Strand Hotel has completed the final phase of its multi-level restoration. The 99-year-old pub with the new rooftop bar and 17-bedroom hotel is now open. Creating a boutique refuge in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, The Strand offers sophistication with a mix of well curated French style. The project was overseen […]
I stumbled upon this creepy chic Halloween foyer recently and it excited me to no end. At two and a half, my daughter is at such a fun age right now. I love the idea of making things like Halloween a little extra special for her (rather, all of us!) to look back on. We’ve […]
During every season of The Block, Kitchen Week is always one of the most exciting parts of the show. A lot rides on creating a great kitchen space. Along with the living room, the kitchen is really the centre of the home – a hub where we spend time entertaining, with family and cooking. To […]
“This ol’ gal with her timber benchtops, exposed canopy rangehood, above bench microwave hood and glass fronted overheads was due for a facelift. She’d been the backbone of the family for many years, however it was now time for her to take a starring role again,” says interior designer Silvia Roldan, who recently transformed this […]
I love the character vintage decor adds to our home and I’m always on the lookout for hidden gems with a history. It had been quite awhile since I’d visited any local antique or vintage shops, so recently I went to a few of my favorites to see what I could find. Most of the […]