Woohoo! The first Block reveals of the season! Let’s face it, they’re usually not spectacular as the contestants have barely found their feet yet, and they only have 48 hours, whilst getting their heads around how everything works. Could I do it? Not a hope in hell! And would I go on the show? No. […]
How I keep my white sofa cushions white and bright with little effort! I’m sharing how I’ve kept our creamy white sofas clean…and one of the ways may surprise you! It’s been over a year since our two Macy’s Radley sofas arrived, and I still love them! We purchased one of these sofas years ago […]
A passionate home cook’s desire for a more spacious, functional kitchen lies at the heart of this Brisbane apartment renovation. Nestled in West End with beautiful city views, KIN Architects were tasked with building on the quirks of this existing 144-square-metre 1970s-era apartment. The interior happened to be an ideal setting to create a […]
It’s no coincidence that the tablescape trend coincided with people spending more time at home. A fabulous way to transcend the every day, there’s something so lovely and nostalgic about properly dressing a dining table. And from wavy details to multicoloured check designs there’s nothing stuffy about the latest round of table linen. Little Tienda: […]
As a design opportunity that also poses a question on what it means to have a residence while addressing the future of living and ownership, Melbourne-based Kosloff Architecture proposes a layout that allows for flexibility and growing room within this revived residence. Whether it’d be a home or a short-stay studio—it’s all within the […]
A report based on search result data on Houzz has identified home design trends of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home professionals in the past year. Among these trends are dedicated activity spaces, a focus on outdoor living, a rise in bathroom grooming and a deep dive into resort-style pool design. The report also shows […]
Paris isn’t the only happening area in France. To the west, Les Hauts-de-Seine is one of the booming neighbourhoods gaining attention on the outskirts of the French capital. Just 15 minutes from the city centre, the mix of apartment blocks, villas and townhouses — many with gardens — as well as restaurants, small boutiques […]
A free monthly desktop wallpaper brought to you by my incredibly talented friend, Jess Blazejewski. Enjoy! Hi Friends! It’s Jess from Jess Blazejewski Fine Art, with a new free backdrop for your tech. Summer is here, and considering how weighty the news has been lately, I think we could all use a break! I painted […]
When interior designer Kathryn Trentini was enlisted to oversee the renovation of this Port Macquarie family home, she was tasked with creating statement moments in every room. The ensuing design features a series of impactful yet homely spaces that regularly delight the home’s owners – a family of four originally from the UK. Bedroom. The […]
“Even before it had opened, everyone was talking about it,” quips Natalija Nikitina. “It” would be Signor Lievito, the hot new Milanese boulangerie whose baguettes and bulkas and exotic Apulian focaccias are (almost) too good to eat. “The name is a tribute to the central ingredient, a mother yeast that is over 120 years […]