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Dress Your Tech: Apple Blossoms

A free desktop wallpaper brought to you by my incredibly talented friend, Jess Blazejewski.  Hi Friends! It’s Jess from Jess Blazejewski Fine Art, with a new free backdrop for your tech. The focus for this month’s wallpaper is apple blossoms, which always look so pretty with their fluttery white petals. I painted a vase full […]

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The latest in children’s rooms including a no-tools cot!

From Australia’s first no-tools cot to a compact version of the popular Nook sofas (perfect for small spaces), as well as fabulous new bed linen, there’s plenty to be excited about on the kids’ interior scene this month. Koala Kookaburra cot: Incredibly, this cleverly design cot comes together in under 10 minutes without tools. Australia’s […]

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Australian Interior Design Awards 2023: Our shortlist favourites

The 2023 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist has just been announced and it’s full of some pretty incredible projects. Celebrating its 20th year, this year’s program sees a record-breaking 215 projects shortlisted across residential, commercial and public sectors and we’re bringing you some of the standout shortlisted projects in the Residential Design and Residential Decoration categories […]

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This fun, aqua DIY kitchen makeover cost just $800!

Nestled inside a 1980s home in south-west Sydney, this colourful kitchen was updated recently by owner Sidrah Hammad. The DIY enthusiast and part-time influencer goes by the handle The Poor Sophisticate due to her designer taste on a modest budget. Sidrah, who lives here with her husband and two daughters, is updating the home one […]

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Fenton & Fenton director dishes on the acrylic furniture trend

Since the advent of acrylic in 1950, designers have been looking at ways to manipulate the material into all manner of creative pieces for the home. Arguably the biggest household name, Kartell has been using the material for years (how could you forget Philippe’s Starck’s iconic Ghost chair?) but Melbourne’s Fenton & Fenton have recently […]

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5 kitchen speed cleaning tips from a professional organiser

Got impromptu guests this Easter weekend? Have no fear! Insta-famous organisation queen and mum of two Christine Krkach from THE o.c.d by Christine has got you covered with her quick and easy kitchen cleaning tips! Get your oven sparkling to avoid eyeballs Well-meaning guests that offer to help with the cooking are the perfect type […]

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The perfect Australian-Scandi reno of a heritage Melbourne home

This stunning period family home in Melbourne’s leafy Malvern belongs to a family of four who lived in it unrenovated for 12 years before diving into the major renovation in 2020.  “The previous floorplan consisted of your typical Victorian layout, with a disjointed tacked-on renovated back living space, one bathroom (for the whole family), and […]

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Liven up your home with Castle’s new rug collection

Castle’s first rug collection just dropped, and it guarantees to inject colour and fun into any part of your home. In collaboration with Designer Rugs, the range showcases artist and designer Rachel Castle’s exclusive artwork, featuring vibrant hues, striking shapes, and stunning floral motifs. Rachel’s distinct style of colour and playful motifs is inspired by […]