Finalists announced for Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards 2019
08 May 2019Design envy has hit new heights this month as the finalists for one of the most anticipated awards events were announced. more
Designer Akira Isogawa lends creative input to West Village’s Arcadia
11 Apr 2019Global 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
Local designers shortlisted in 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards
28 Mar 2019The 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
Melbourne brand United Products brings a touch of luxe to your bathroom
21 Mar 2019Bathrooms: 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
The Weekend Series: pimp out your pad with these five household furnishings for $50 or less
28 Feb 2019With 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
Made by Morgen combines practical design with a creative flourish
21 Feb 2019Having 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
Mindful making – ceramics star Bonnie Hislop opens her California Lane boutique
14 Feb 2019When 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
ASOS makes it debut into homewares with a bumper collection of affordable pieces
07 Feb 2019If 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
The self-balancing lamp bringing sleek, chic design to the table
17 Jan 2019Finding 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
Cult online retailer Mast Furniture opens its flagship showroom
25 Oct 2018When 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
Get a closer look inside James Street’s urban resort The Calile
11 Oct 2018It’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
Aesop makes a first foray into homewares with its brass oil burner
13 Sep 2018The 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
Sheets on the Line sets up its dreamy new digs on James Street
16 Aug 2018If 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
Follow your nose to Flour & Bloom’s new Camp Hill store
07 Jun 2018Southside 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
Tuckbox is a testament to clean design offering more than meets the eye
17 May 2018Have 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
Home by Harlequin will colour your world with its sunny and speckled ceramics
26 Apr 2018The 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
Meet your maker – Artisan craft and design studio makes the move to King Street
19 Apr 2018When 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
Treat every day like it’s a Public Holiday with these rad graphic ceramics
22 Mar 2018There’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
Good Grief! The dotty handmade ceramics we’re swooning over
22 Feb 2018When you hear the phrase ‘good grief’, odds are your mind wanders to either Charles Schultz’s comic creation Charlie Brown or the sometimes-unavoidable emotion of total exasperation. The words also happen to lend themselves quite well to the unforgiving nature of handmade ceramics, which is part of the reason Newcastle-based creative Jen Lanz decided to name her brand for it. Combining attention-demanding textures with unmistakeable craftsmanship, Good Grief Ceramics is one dreamy brand that connects the admirer to the maker. more
Calling all potheads – Arc + Family brings a slice of tropical pastel paradise to James Street
02 Nov 2017Plant culture is having a real moment and quite frankly we are living for it. Being a green thumb used to be relegated to retirees and suburban mums, but now it’s genuinely cool to have an active interest in horticulture. We’re filling our houses with more plants than you can poke a watering can at, so it makes sense that the need for pretty pots to pop them in is real. One of Brisbane’s favourite purveyors of such goods is Arc + Family, bringing its beloved selection of handmade wares to a charming space on James Street. more