How to install STURDY cafe patio string lights without trees! Installing these outdoor string lights was on my list for years after we moved into our house! The problem was, we had a new backyard with no mature trees to attach the lights to. I had to figure out a way to hang these patio […]
This week we’re back with the interior before and afters of Wednesday’s Selling Houses Australia from Greystanes; quite the time capsule in original fifties condition! In 1968, Richard and Corinne bought their house for just under $10,000. It has served as a wonderful family home for over 50 years and now that their children have […]
I often flip flop on whether or not I want to relocate to the country. There are so many beautiful perks to city life that I love to take advantage of. But then every once in a while I’ll stumble upon a home like this Bedford farmhouse and all bets are simply off. A place […]
When Lauren Roe launched I Love Linen in 2012, she was living in inner-city Melbourne which is a far cry from her current home surrounded by bush. Starting with a desire to make bedrooms more beautiful, Lauren’s I Love Linen range has continued to expand and now encompasses a gorgeous line-up of original bed linen […]
Building custom counter-to-ceiling shelving in the basement kitchenette. This is the last project I recently finished up in our basement kitchenette project — it added so much character and function to this space! I’ve been building this room from scratch for the past few months, and this was one of the fun DIYs that really […]
EP Yaying, translating to ‘pledge of quality’, is a brand that blends Chinese heritage with modern aesthetics through high-quality craftsmanship. So there’s no reason that the concept for all their future stores should be any different. Reaching out to the collaborative duo Franklin Azzi and Serge Reffieux, Chinese ready-to-wear label are now armed with […]
Located inside the penthouse of the luxe, award-winning high-rise development ‘Le Bain’ in Brisbane’s Newstead, this whimsical room is the stuff of childhood dreams. Part of a wider brief, the jungle oasis bedroom was created by interior designer Britt Howard of Britt White Studio for two boys aged seven and nine. What a dreamy space! […]
The golden Sandstone Precinct stood quietly for generations, forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city. Reawakening as Capella Sydney, the heritage-listed hotel now welcomes guests to indulge in luxury accommodation, exceptional cuisine and unrivalled cultural immersion. Capella Sydney is housed within the Department of Education building, occupying an entire city block just […]
What makes a house a home? An epic location and lush views? Exotic marbles and luxury finishes everywhere? An extravagant wine cellar? Sure, these things never hurt anyone—and I certainly wouldn’t shy from any of these power traits—although it’s not until a house truly reflects the lives of its owners that a project starts […]
One of the most hotly anticipated awards on the design calendar, the Dulux Colour Awards always provide a plethora of inspiration for the colour obsessed. With a record number of entries this year, 113 finalists have just been announced spanning commercial, residential and public spaces. As per usual we’ll be focussing on the incredible residential […]