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
Picnics are one of our favourite activities (mainly because of the cheese and dips) but sometimes its hard to be comfortable when you're effectively sitting on the ground for hours on end. Enter Lekkel & Co and its range of bright colourful bohemian-style outdoor cushions and furnishings. Not only will you be totally comfy, you'll also have the best-looking set up in the park. more
Okay, raise your hands if you've taken an umbrella to the beach only to find yourself sprinting up the sand to chase after it in the wind? Yeah, it's not a nice time. If you live for the ocean but don't appreciate being burnt to a cinder every dang time you go, then the Adventure Shelter by Vienna Woods could be just what you need. more
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
Gift hampers are funny things. Does anyone actually like getting fruit chutney, cleanskin wine and chocolate-coated ginger in an unfashionable cane hamper as a gift? No sir, we most certainly do not. That's why our hearts fluttered a little when we heard about The Botanica Box by The Borrowed Nursery. It's a newly launched botanical-inspired gift-delivery service that is ditching the less-than-appealing products for local goodness like plants, small-batch gin and hand-crafted candles. more
Byron Bay's innovative new mixed-use community Habitat has sprung to life, with the unique village concept bringing like-minded people and businesses together by offering a sustainable lifestyle without compromising on style or comfort. Alongside Habitat's residential and commercial elements lies an exciting new retail and lifestyle precinct, where you'll now find some of Byron Bay's most reputable brands showcased in one collaborative retail hub. more
Those who appreciate good design can be a frightfully tricky bunch to buy gifts for. You know, they’re the ones with apartments that look like they’re straight out of a lifestyle blog, have the most enviably chic wardrobes, and they certainly don’t mess around with tasteless junk. If there’s a design lover in your life that has got you stumped for gift ideas, never fear – we’ve rounded up some swell options that won’t get relegated to the re-gifting pile (or the bin). more
Whilst the majority of us Gold Coasters drink (and love) coffee, we're also an incredibly busy bunch – so it's often consumed on the go, adding fuel to the mounting issue of paper-cup use. Whilst there are generally a lot of options out there for reusable cups, not everyone is buying them. If you're a little slow to jump on the reusable-cup bandwagon, then perhaps these locally-made cups from The Ceramic Mill will sway you in the right direction. more
If you're often ogling at the plates, platters and serving dishes used at your favourite eateries and dreaming of having them in your own kitchen, then you'd best get familiar with Made in Japan. The company not only provides bespoke ceramics and tableware to some of Australia's top restaurants, it also makes its collections available for the home. It's time to plate up like a pro. more
