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Luxe, textured materials star in modern classic Sydney home reno

Located in Northbridge, on Sydney’s North Shore, this gorgeous abode was overhauled recently by interior designer Lauren Mahoney of Studio Trio. Tasked with updating the home’s dated 2000s aesthetic for a young family, she embraced neutrals and texture to give it a contemporary feel while maintaining a sense of homeliness and warmth. “When I came […]

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Happy Spring

Photo: Zory I’m not going to lie, I didn’t find this winter as difficult as I typically do for some reason. I’m convinced that it’s because I’ve been diligent about staying on top of my mental health, more so than ever lately. Plus, we’ve been making it our mission to bundle up and actually get […]

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DIY designer look table made from a $50 Marketplace find

Grace Carpenzano says she saved herself thousands making this designer look round dining table, just the latest in her collection of impressive and wallet-friendly furniture upcycles. Before After “I was always seeing photos of ribbed tables pop up on Instagram, sometimes from stores and other times from people’s homes. I really loved the style and […]

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Ferguson Apartment in Glasgow by Almost Blue.

  Step inside an unconventional apartment transformation has been decluttered and recluttered in all the right places through the collaborative effort between an ‘architect, maker, and developer’. The trio — Lee Ivett, Simon Harlow, and Duncan Blackmore — (known as Almost Blue solely for this project) gave a tiny 25 square metre apartment in Southern […]

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Foodie Friday: An easy satay chicken wrap

Today’s recipe is by Kathryn Bamford from The Wholefoods Refillery. Featuring their famous Satay Paste, we’re completely wrapped by it. Get it?! Get 20% off your first order with the code JEN20. Print Satay chicken wrap The perfect way to spice up your lunchtime!  Course Dinner, Lunch Cuisine Modern Australian Keyword Australian summer, Chicken, easy […]

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New Sage x Clare range + creative director’s top picks!

Sage x Clare have always been passionate about preserving handmade techniques and their latest AW’23 collection ‘Marguerite’ is further testament to that. Paying homage to the 60’s and 70’s, there’s hand tufting, hand embroidery and hand woven shag pile rugs. Brimming with colour (and plenty of fabulous green), the flower child certainly looms large. “The […]

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An Urban Refuge: Garden Gallery Residence by Yatofu Creatives.

  Yatofu Creatives has transformed a rare garden apartment in downtown Shanghai into an urban refuge. The warm gallery-like space is filled with a bespoke collection of art pieces and furnishings, all made specifically for the residence in collaboration with artists and artisans. Elaborate architectural details were sidelined in favour of a minimalistic form language […]

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Check out 5 entries in the Victorian Architecture Awards

The Victorian Architecture Awards by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) are back for 2023 with a renewed focus on sustainable architecture. The shortlist from 254 submissions won’t be announced until early May, but here’s a sneak peek at five of the gorgeous homes in the running. Glen Iris House | Photo by Sharyn Cairns Glen […]

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A European-style Café near Seoul by Design by 83.

  When the pandemic hit and international travel became a no-go, people all over the world resorted to alternatives. Some lived vicariously through Instagram. Some binged K-dramas on Netflix. And yet others, as in the case of those inhabiting the old town of Yangnyeongsi in Daeguz (near Seoul), went out to get some coffee. To […]