If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, Gold Coast-based Boho Bleu is paying the creators of the original BFK Butterfly Chairs the ultimate compliment with its impeccable range of replica chairs. more
Handmade homewares offer a level of fulfilment that mass-produced goods simply cannot replicate. gritCERAMICS celebrates the beauty in bespoke craftsmanship with its stunning range of porcelain plates and platters. more
If you’ve ever attempted to find a flat patch of grass to balance your plastic wine glass only to have it tip over spilling its precious contents all over the ground, you’ll appreciate Summer Picnic Tables that little bit more than most. more
Sure, there are plenty of ways to get from A to B but if you’re keen to enjoy the ride and feel the wind in your hair, roll out on a handmade cruiser from local company Banshee Skateboards. more
Finding cool stuff for little humans can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you don’t have the time (or desire) to surrender to the virtual vortex of Instagram. Whether you’ve got offspring of your own or you’re gunning for aunty/uncle of the year, set your peepers on Xander-Lou’s adorable collection of homewares for kids. more
Scented candles are wonderful to have around your home but let’s be honest, they aren’t always at the top of your shopping list of things to buy yourself. That’s where a candle subscription from Byron Bay’s The Candle Library comes in handy. more
Jenna Hayes is what you might call a land-dwelling mermaid. Having grown up by the beach, she’s at her happiest when she’s got sandy feet and salty hair. Jenna spends her spare time crafting natural driftwood wall hangings to sell under her alias Sea Smith. more
After finding themselves lost in the beautiful world of children’s merchandise, Michelle Harris Smith and Jessica Maxted spared a thought for the environmental impacts of all of the pretty things and in that moment the pair decided to combine their love of design with sustainability to create Weave and Willow. more
Late last year the City of Gold Coast put the call out for an artist to create a public art installation at the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Elkhorn Avenue. At long last, the winning design has been unveiled. more
With an eye for detail and a deep-seated love of textiles, colour and design, Julie Palmer spends her days covered in ink or clay creating pretty things. Her label, Olive + Joy, is a manifestation of her passion and creativity. more
If you were of the belief that sound sounds the same to everyone, you would be wrong. Your hearing is actually as unique as your fingerprint. It was this revelation that led a Melbourne-based start-up to create the world’s first headphones that actually adapt to you. more
Wandering around markets with a coffee in hand is generally an enjoyable way to spend time, but what if you feel like doing it outside of the weekend? That’s where Good Time Trader comes in. more
In today’s largely disposable world, Seljak Brand is going against the grain to make recycled wool blankets using offcuts from the factory floor. Seljak Brand is committed to diverting waste from landfill and transforming it into something useful. more
Proving that concrete isn’t just for driveways and flooring, Concrete Nation is on a mission to bring the versatile building material to the fore with its range of chic industrial dining tables, sinks and even baths. more
In news that has homeowners and thrifty folk everywhere delirious with excitement, Swedish homewares giant IKEA has announced it will go online by the end of 2016! more
From an artist’s studio in a heritage-listed substation in Norman Park, Miya Valmadre-McCrae spends her time lovingly creating crockery under the moniker Two Warm Hands. more
Given we spend a third of our lives sleeping, quality bedding is definitely a wise investment. Montauk Pure Linen makes bedding that is so dreamy you’ll find it almost impossible to leave. more
While IKEA is great for inexpensive (albeit sometimes infuriating) flack-pack furniture and meatballs, it probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you’re looking to purchase some new art for your abode. Introducing Ikea’s Art Photography collection. more
Park your keister on a couch with conscience from Eco Chic at The Strand at Coolangatta. The new furniture and homwares store specialises in eco friendly, recycled, non-toxic, handmade in Australia, or fair trade products. more
Maison & Maison is the new kid on James Street in Burleigh Heads and brings together a collective of local talent to offer an eclectic mix of homewares, apparel and jewellery. more
