Interiors
Cult homewares brand Fazeek brings its colourful and curvy signature style to a new ceramics and cutlery collection
Design

Cult homewares brand Fazeek brings its colourful and curvy signature style to a new ceramics and cutlery collection

20 Jul 2023

We all know Melbourne-based brand Fazeek for its vibrant and curvy glass vessels, which have been making waves (quite literally) in Australia's homewares scene since its arrival in 2017. Now, the cult-favourite brand is adding to its beloved wavy-edged drinking, dining and homewares range with a new drop of colourful, crinkle-cut ceramics and curly cutlery. These super-cute ceramics are hitting shelves next month, so keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent
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Enjoy five-star sustainable hospitality at Crystalbrook Vincent

08 Jul 2021

Crystalbrook Collection, one Australia's leading independent hospitality groups, has bolstered its range of hotels with the recent acquisition of Howard Smith Wharves landmark The Fantauzzo. Now known as Crystalbrook Vincent, the 166-room accommodation spot retains the eye-catching charm and creative energy of its namesake, artist Vincent Fantauzzo, while enhancing its focus on sustainability. more

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Decorate your dwelling with pretty prints from FINEPRINT co
Design

Decorate your dwelling with pretty prints from FINEPRINT co

20 May 2021

It's said that the Earth without art is simply 'eh'. Memes aside, art possesses the incredible ability to make you feel something just by looking at it – it's emotive and yet, entirely subjective. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to art and that's what makes it special. If your walls are looking a little bare, FINEPRINT co has opened the doors to a stunning new showroom at The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove. The studio specialises in high-end contemporary art prints for your abode, so go ahead and start visualising where to hang all of your newly acquired pieces! more

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Deck out your pad with bespoke pieces from Markian
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Deck out your pad with bespoke pieces from Markian

13 May 2021

With a change of seasons nigh, we think it's high time to do a bit of a redesign when it comes to our home's interiors. Shopping for your sanctuary will be a little bit easier – and a whole lot more luxe – with the arrival of Markian in New Farm, a designer and distributor of quality bespoke furniture, lavish interior objects, rugs and fine art. more

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Freedom spotlights Australian design with its new furniture and homewares range
Design

Freedom spotlights Australian design with its new furniture and homewares range

16 Oct 2020

With everything that's been happening in the world this year, we've spent more time in our homes than ever before. As a result, we've fostered a new-found appreciation for furniture and homewares – the things that make a house a home. Popular furniture retailer Freedom is responding to our desire for quality pieces with a creative pivot – enlisting an acclaimed homewares designer to curate a new collection that reflects Australia's lifestyle. Freedom's new Australian-designed range arrives in stores this month – here's a look at what you can expect ... more

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The Weekend Series: pimp out your pad with these five household furnishings for $50 or less
Design

The Weekend Series: pimp out your pad with these five household furnishings for $50 or less

28 Feb 2019

With the advent of renovation and redecorating-focused reality television, we’re more conscious of interior aesthetics than ever. Home is where the heart is, and if your living space isn’t up to snuff then it becomes a real mood dampener. Overhauling your entertaining space can cause a bit of a sting on your finances, but redecorating on a budget is easily achievable if you know where to look. If you’ve got $50 you can spare, jump in the car and get a closer look at these five pieces that’ll fit right into your interior scheme without you having to take out a second mortgage. more

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Made by Morgen combines practical design with a creative flourish
Design

Made by Morgen combines practical design with a creative flourish

21 Feb 2019

Having both practical knowledge and creative sensibilities in equal abundance is a rare thing – most people tend to lean one way or the other. The design world unearths some of these multitalented gems, with maker and creative Nick McDonald as a prime example. His brand, Made by Morgen, strikes the perfect balance between expert craftsmanship and creative passion. more

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Mindful making – ceramics star Bonnie Hislop opens her California Lane boutique
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Mindful making – ceramics star Bonnie Hislop opens her California Lane boutique

14 Feb 2019

When it comes to gifting, one-of-a-kind items are definitely the way to go. Something unique and crafted with care is something to be cherished, and Bonnie Hislop’s ceramics are highly covetable. The skilled ceramicist and workshop operator has just opened a new store in California Lane, stocking a selection of handcrafted wares that blur the lines between function and eye-catching art. more

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ASOS makes it debut into homewares with a bumper collection of affordable pieces
Design

ASOS makes it debut into homewares with a bumper collection of affordable pieces

07 Feb 2019

If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably whiled away a fair few hours in your time trawling through online clothing mecca ASOS. The retail giant has long been a go-to for affordable fashion, with a healthy mix of big-name brands and its own eponymous label pieces. Well, folks, in news that is great for your decor (and dangerous for your Afterpay account) ASOS has just made its first foray into the homewares realm. more

Interiors
The self-balancing lamp bringing sleek, chic design to the table
Design

The self-balancing lamp bringing sleek, chic design to the table

17 Jan 2019

Finding the perfect lighting solutions for your home can be a pretty hard task. Do you go for form and function over aesthetics? Do you want something bright or a more subdued light? Well, the brains at Herston have developed a lamp that truly personifies the best elements of design – without skimping on functionality. more

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Cult online retailer Mast Furniture opens its flagship showroom
Design

Cult online retailer Mast Furniture opens its flagship showroom

25 Oct 2018

When it comes to keeping things timeless, often simplicity is the key. This is something that the brains behind cult retailer Mast Furniture understand very well – the brand’s focus on creating pieces that will be treasured for years to come has earned it a loyal and growing following. Up until now Mast has been an online operation, but the team is about to open the brand’s very first showroom – giving people a chance to fall in love with the goods in person before making a purchase. more

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Aesop makes a first foray into homewares with its brass oil burner
Design

Aesop makes a first foray into homewares with its brass oil burner

13 Sep 2018

The Aesop brand is one synonymous with style and simplicity. The hair, skin and body expert has been meticulously crafting cult products since 1987, gaining a solid reputation both here at home in Australia and all around the world. Up until now, the brand’s reach has been strictly within the realm of beauty products – but this is all about to change with the launch of its first-ever homewares product. more