Renowned Northern New South Wales ceramic studio Marloe Marloe, founded by insanely talented local creative Marloe Morgan, has unveiled a must-have pink-hued capsule collection to raise valuable funding for widely renowned Australian women’s charity, Share the Dignity. more
Look, we’re going to level with you. The planet is in a bad way, and it’s our fault. Non-biodegradable materials are clogging waterways and landfill in record amounts, which is playing havoc with our ecosystems and the environment at large. The high use of plastic is partially to blame, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Loads of companies across Australia and the world are fighting the good fight by creating plastic-free variants of regular household items. These reusable goods are functional and stylish, while also reducing the amount of plastic waste we produce. We’ve made a quick hit list of plastic-free essentials you should own to help do your part in saving the environment. more
When you think about some of your most treasured possessions, it makes sense that they deserve to be stored somewhere that is both safe and beautiful. Whether it’s an heirloom ring that was handed down, a little shell you brought home from a beautiful holiday or your favourite necklace, the sentimental pieces that we collect throughout our lives really should be kept with care – but that’s no reason to lock them away in a vault. Exclaimed Kate is a Brisbane-based brand that has just launched a stunning range of unique jewellery boxes designed to store your trinkets and treasures while looking damn good doing it. more
Nestled in a small space along Currumbin Creek Road lies Parker & Persia, a newly opened homewares haven that is full of treasures. Local duo Steph Coutts and Sam Chilcott are behind the dreamy new space, and let us warn you now – you'll find it (very) hard to leave without making a purchase. more
Film buffs will be delighted to learn that leading independent cinema and film distributors, Dendy Cinemas, is coming to the Gold Coast. The brand, known for showcasing quality and alternative content, will form part of the $55o-million Queen Street Village project, which lies on the former Gold Coast Hospital site in the heart of Southport. more
If you're pitching a tent on the beach somewhere remote with sand between your toes, you would have come to terms with the fact that you're not going to find a barista-quality flat white, piccolo or long black any time soon. Consider that (first-world) problem solved – a travelling coffee machine is here. more
Let’s be honest – there’s something pretty damn seductive about the dark side. From the chic aesthetic to the mysterious aura that surrounds darkness, it is often its contrast to the light that makes it even more beautiful – it’s all about balance, right? Brisbane-based brand Nocturna has channelled this energy into its range of stunning luxury candles, using the beauty of nature and the mystery of night as its muse. more
Summer is on its way, the water is warming up and it's time to get salty. If you're a lady slider looking to add to your quiver, then get your fine self acquainted with Nusa Indah and its dreamy collection of bespoke surfboards, which are designed to nail the balance between aesthetics, functionality and handcrafted quality. more
For ocean-loving design guru Jamie Phillips, confronting statistics about mass plastic production, use and (lack of) recycling drove him to think of a creative way to reduce the use of plastic in everyday products. Determined to be part of the solution rather than just talking about what was wrong with the world, he created Yesēco. more
We're the type of people that are fit, healthy and active but also would not, under any circumstances, say no to a slab of blue cheese with cured meats, olives, smoked-mushroom dip and a glass (sorry, bottle) of tasty vermentino. Luckily the Ultimate Picnic Backpack from The Excursion Company exists – and it's designed for people like us. more
While trends come and go, there's one that has stuck around and we're pretty happy about it – plants. Not only do they give back to the environment, they add sass to our homes and, well, just make us feel good all 'round. While we all love a trip to the nursery or local botanical haven, time isn't always on our side. That's where Currumbin's Plants in a Box comes in. more
When you were in high school, your locker was kind of a sacred place. It was piled high with text books, possibly a sandwich, Polaroids from that party, a secret love letter, while the inside of the door was probably scribed with two sets of initials beside a '4EVA'. A locker could say a lot about a person – it was uniquely you, which is exactly what inspired sisters Becca and Jess to bring lockers into the homewares landscape with Mustard Made. more
If you've always wanted to try pottery but never really knew where to start, then here's your chance. POT is a new teaching studio and pottery workspace that has just opened its doors in Tugun, aiming to spread the passion for handmade wares far and wide. more
Those of you that own more cushions than shoes and have a slight obsession with purchasing miscellaneous homewares on a weekly basis, then we're here to warn you that there is a new homewares hub in town that is going to add fuel to your addiction. more
Green thumbs, plant nerds and lovers of homewares, your attention please! A new botanical wonderland called Greenfolk has opened in Burleigh's emerging Justin Laneway precinct and we're here today to warn you that you'll probably want to spend an entire week's pay in one visit. more
Known for its glorious range resin pots, vessels, ultra-modern wire plant stands and hangers, Capra Designs has seen its thoughtful creations earn a place throughout many Australian homes. The label's goodness has extended into the wonderful world of textiles, with a colourful range of linen homewares. more
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
If you have ever attempted to get actual computer work done with a small human at your feet, it's likely you understand that it's about as successful as trying to catch water in your hand. If you're nodding at your screen right now, we have some good, nay great news. In a first for the Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads has welcomed a brand new co-working space that has a fully supervised creche. more
We're about to get all Captain Planet on you (you're welcome for that nostalgia hit). Okay, if there were certain places that served FREE and perfectly edible cheeseburgers every single day, would you go up the road and pay for one? Heck no. Well, newsflash – that's pretty much what we're doing with bottled water. Australians spend more than $680 million each year on bottled water when they actually don't have to. Crazy, huh? Well, it gets even more crazy when you picture how many individual bottles that equates to ... and where those bottles actually end up. more
It’s tough times for our oceans. A proliferation of plastics in our seas is leading to an environmental crisis, and our once-pristine beaches being affected. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Clean Coast Collective is doing its part to start a movement away from the use of plastics with its range of timeless goods. more
