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Suck it up – the convenient reusable straw that can help save the planet
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Suck it up – the convenient reusable straw that can help save the planet

10 May 2018

When it comes to the war on waste, most of us are aware that plastic straws aren’t exactly doing the environment any favours. What you may not realise is just how bad it is – around 500 million plastic straws are used and thrown away every single day around the world, doomed to landfill where they take at least 450 years to even begin breaking down. Those are some pretty damning statistics, folks. Nabbing a reusable straw is one of the ways you can reduce your own impact, and we’ve found one that ticks all the boxes – get your lips around FinalStraw. more

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Doveton Fletcher knives are a cut above the rest
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Doveton Fletcher knives are a cut above the rest

15 Feb 2018

Food and design are two things that go remarkably well together. Each discipline leans against the other and they coexist as fundamental to one another. As the son of a shoemaker and a restaurant owner, former animator and current professional knifemaker Todd Neale was raised to respect both of the passions that fuelled his parents’ careers – and now kitchens across the country are reaping the benefits in the form of Doveton Fletcher knives. more

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Holy sheet! more than ever makes bedtime even better
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Holy sheet! more than ever makes bedtime even better

04 Jan 2018

The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect and make changes big and small that can improve your quality of life. While many of us are signing up to the gym and picking up a few new cookbooks, changing up our bedding situation is a resolution most people never consider. Bed linen label more than ever is a Queensland-based brand that is giving us the chance to ensure we sleep soundly all year with a range of bedding to match your personality. more

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Make your wanderlust more fabulous with The Seek Society's eco camping gear
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Make your wanderlust more fabulous with The Seek Society’s eco camping gear

19 Oct 2017

Look, we understand that camping is a highly practical activity but does that mean we have to sacrifice aesthetics? Those fluorescent plastic dome tents might be perfect for mountaineers hoofing it up Everest but for us laypeople they leave little to be desired. Camping gear has gotten an eco-conscious makeover courtesy of The Seek Society, a Sydney-based company putting a sense of style back into a pastime typically associated with roughing it. more

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Join the war on waste with a handmade Planet Cup from Renton Bishopric Ceramics
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Join the war on waste with a handmade Planet Cup from Renton Bishopric Ceramics

07 Sep 2017

Hoo boy, we’ve really done a number on old Mother Nature with our highly unsustainable habits here on earth. We could depress you with a number of alarming statistics that you may or may not be aware of, or we could tell you something easy you could do to make a tangible difference – we choose the latter. Cutting down on single-use stuff is a breeze, and one of the biggest culprits is the holder of our daily java hit. Swap out your disposable cup for a Planet Cup and you’re already a hero. more

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Ken Done and Sheridan collaborate once more to hit you right in your childhood feelings
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Ken Done and Sheridan collaborate once more to hit you right in your childhood feelings

10 Aug 2017

Anyone who lived through the 1980s would undoubtedly have fond memories of the work of Ken Done. Even if it wasn’t in your own house, odds are you would instantly recognise his vibrant, abstract art splashed over doonas and cushions across the country at the time. This was the result of an iconic partnership with beloved textiles company Sheridan, capturing the essence of Ken’s amazing work and giving his art a new life as something even more accessible and relatable. Ken has picked up the paintbrushes once more for a second collaboration with the textile giant, marking 50 years of Sheridan making some of the country’s favourite products for the home. more

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Sip stylishly from memobottle’s new slimline vessels
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Sip stylishly from memobottle’s new slimline vessels

03 Aug 2017

Staying hydrated is of crucial importance. No matter how active you are, you need to ensure that you are getting your fill of that sweet, sweet H20. Perhaps one way to remember to sip regularly is by choosing a bottle that is both stylish and functional so you can't help but want to drink deep. The vessels created by Melbourne's memobottle fit the bill perfectly, and the brand is in the middle of a new Kickstarter campaign for two new bottle sizes and a range of killer accessories. more

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Nood Co brings a concrete solution to home decoration
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Nood Co brings a concrete solution to home decoration

27 Jul 2017

Furnishing your home can be a difficult process, especially when it comes to making a statement that is both stylish and functional. Nood Co is a furniture and homewares company that manufactures covetable products from concrete that evoke a fusion of Scandinavian and Australian aesthetics. more

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Drink coffee responsibly from a sustainable ‘coffee cup' by HuskeeCup
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Drink coffee responsibly from a sustainable ‘coffee cup’ by HuskeeCup

06 Jul 2017

We all know that with coffee production and consumption, also comes wastage (duh), but the wastage begins a lot sooner than the fancy packaging and the end-user's non-recyclable paper cup. We're talking about the waste from discarded coffee husks – and there's a new start-up by the name of HuskeeCup that is aiming to reduce waste from coffee farms by creating reusable (and totally stylish) cups make from coffee husks. This is caffeine-fuelled innovation at its best. more

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Wrap your mitts around a gorgeous handmade mug from Next of Kin
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Wrap your mitts around a gorgeous handmade mug from Next of Kin

06 Jul 2017

The best thing about winter is being able to don warm and comfy clothes, snuggling up under a blanket and sipping warm drinks. We know that just thinking about it gives you the warm and fuzzies, but just imagine how good it would be with a lovingly crafted mug to sip from. Next of Kin makes such a vessel to fill with your favourite winter warmer, infusing each piece with love and care. more

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Grow healthy herbs with minimal work with the Spacepot by Future Farms
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Grow healthy herbs with minimal work with the Spacepot by Future Farms

06 Jul 2017

The word hydroponic gets a bad wrap. Let’s put the ‘stoner’ associations aside, when you break it down hydroponic translates to ‘water’ (hydro) and ‘work’ (ponos). Although hydroponic systems allow for bigger and healthier growth, the idea that it takes a while to set up dissuades many. Future Farms is shaking up the connotations associated with the word hydroponic, creating a range of low-maintenance herb planters that allow users to grow seeds easily. more

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Fill your shelves with charming handcrafted wares from Daisy Cooper Ceramics
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Fill your shelves with charming handcrafted wares from Daisy Cooper Ceramics

22 Jun 2017

If there is one thing that can let down a delicious home-cooked meal, it’s serving it on sub-par plates. Why bother with the generic white plate sets when you can get your hands on some sublime ceramic tableware? Daisy Cooper is an acclaimed ceramicist that has produced some heralded collections of handcrafted wares. Daisy Cooper Ceramics are imbued with a sense of wilderness and rustic charm that makes each plate and vessel as much of a statement piece as a functional item. more

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Turn your walls into leafy havens with an EcoQube Frame
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Turn your walls into leafy havens with an EcoQube Frame

04 May 2017

Those of us with limited living space tend to miss out on all the benefits having a garden can provide – but now Aqua Design Innovations is giving apartment dwellers a chance to grow. The EcoQube Frame is a low maintenance vertical garden that grows micro veggies and succulents that wont take up valuable real estate in your home. more

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Kip & Co's 24 Karat collection is the gold standard of stylish bedding
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Kip & Co’s 24 Karat collection is the gold standard of stylish bedding

27 Apr 2017

Just because we spend most of our time in bed sleeping doesn’t mean we have to cover it in drab and muted bedding. When we make the bed we want it to pop, we want sizzle and we want pizazz! Kip & Co has answered our prayers with its new collection 24 Karat – boasting a range of throws and blankets (and even beanbags) that will make you extra excited for bedtime. more

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TRADE the MARK blurs the line between art and homewares
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TRADE the MARK blurs the line between art and homewares

20 Apr 2017

The difference between a house and a home is all of the things you choose to fill it, and art is one of the best ways of putting a personal spin on your living space. Multi-disciplinary artist Christina McLean has created a range of homewares that imbues artistic integrity with functionality with TRADE the MARK. more

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Turn your entertaining area into a green space with a Living Table
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Turn your entertaining area into a green space with a Living Table

13 Apr 2017

Indoor plants have long been a fantastic way to spruce up a room, but if you aren’t satisfied with the amount of green in your home then you might need to up your game. Living Table by Habitat Horticulture is a great way to incorporate greenery into your home, with a sophisticated system for eliminating drainage and reducing watering time. more

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Upswitch shines a light with its range of ingenious fixtures
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Upswitch shines a light with its range of ingenious fixtures

30 Mar 2017

A ‘light-bulb moment’ refers to the moment that one reaches an epiphany or a brilliant idea strikes suddenly. As it happens, designer Michael Hanley's light-bulb moment coincidentally involved light bulbs. Upswitch is a design brand that recycles materials and fashions them into quirky lighting solutions that will brighten your day and living space. more