While the nosh on the plate and the drop in the glass play vital roles, the setting is an often underestimated component of the overall dining experience. These annual awards are shining a spotlight on the importance of a well-designed venue. more
Pinterest pinners and Instagram oglers unite, all your interior decorating dreams are about to come true with this whimsical new kids' range from furniture giant, freedom. more
Design envy has hit new heights this month as the finalists for one of the most anticipated awards events were announced. more
Global fashion icon and one of the country’s best-known designers Akira Isogawa has helped guide the next stage of the West Village development in West End. more
The visual surrounds of a restaurant can be just as crucial to the dining experience as the food itself. Stepping into a well-designed space can enchant the diner, awaken the senses and hint at the good things to come. more
Bathrooms: the oft-neglected part of the home. They cop your dirty feet, your toothbrush splatters and god knows what else, but done right and they can feel like a luxuriously private haven of health. We peek the stunning collection from Melbourne’s United Products. more
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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s barely been a fortnight since the opening of The Calile on James Street, but already the town is abuzz with praise for the hotel’s top-tier amenities. The hotel officially launches today, Thursday October 11, which means we can give you a bit of a glimpse at what’s inside the modern façade. more
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
If you grew up in this sunburnt country, odds are you would have memories of a freshly washed set of sheets hanging on the line – as well as the visual of the crisp fabric flowing in the wind, one of the most intoxicating elements of this age-old scenario is the scent. Can you think of anything dreamier? The legends at Sheets on the Line have built a linen empire inspired by this very reminiscence, and their latest bricks-and-mortar location brings the goods in spades. more
Southside flower lovers are sure to be familiar with Flour & Bloom. The quaint boutique florist set up shop in Tarragindi a little over a year ago, brightening days with its vibrant selection of blooms and house plants. Pretty quickly, however, the Flour & Bloom team outgrew that space, leading them to find a new floral trove in Camp Hill Marketplace. more
Have you ever heard of a tuckbox? If not, allow us to fill you in – it was the name given to a timber safe box that kids used to take along to boarding school, using it to store their most prized possessions. In a society built on the fast and disposable, the notion of keepsakes and treasures is becoming increasingly lost – but there are people out there fighting to keep the dream alive. If products with thought and permanence inspire you, it’s time you got acquainted with Tuckbox. more
The right ceramics can add so much joy to your everyday life, which is exactly the aim of Home by Harlequin. Each handmade piece of goodness from this Sydney-based studio is a little ray of sunshine designed to be both beautiful and functional, striking a perfect balance of work and play. more
When it comes to the Brisbane, there are some pretty iconic names floating around that have played an integral part in shaping our unique arts and culture landscape. One of these names is Artisan, the not-for-profit organisation that has been dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary craft and design practice for both makers and their audiences since 1970. Following a 20-year stint on the Brunswick Street strip, Artisan is heading to a brand-new home at the thriving King Street precinct. more
There’s something so satisfying about ceramics – it’s always such a thrill looking at a beautifully crafted bowl or sipping from a cute mug and imagining that it was once just a ball of clay. Seeing the beautiful finished product from an outside perspective, it’s hard to believe that clay is such an unforgiving mistress to work with. When it comes to Sydney label more