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The Australian Way
Did you know it took 150 years for Australia Day to be named, and that it wasn’t always held on January 26th? The first time it was...
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Australian Design: Nood Co
Walking through Melbourne Denfair last year, I briefly met Matt Di Costa from Nood Co, a lover of all things ‘concrete’. He explained...
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A Positive Approach
So, Happy New year! For most for us this means a welcome back to work, and hopefully this is not too bad an experience as you all had a...
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.. And Happy New Year
I know, it's the holidays... but I still wanted to write a few lines for this weekly blog and use it just to wish everyone a good holiday...
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Gifts Of Love
It's Christmas time & we all look forward to getting together with family and loved ones But despite the shopping frenzy we see at this...
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Kitchen Renovation?
As every home or apartment renovation differs in needs, looks and budget, I want to share with you some general directions that you can...
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Australian Design: Kerrie Brown
When visiting Kerrie Brown's studio for the first time a couple of years ago, I was fascinated by her creations and loved her designs and...
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A Secret Garden
There are many valid reasons that make us build tall fences around our property: privacy, security, noise protection... On the down side,...
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Subtle Contrast
Some of the tools I use often to help achieve successful Design and Styling, are Texture, Pattern and above all Contrast. When designing...
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Coffee Anyone?
Most of you will agree with me that a day hasn't really started until that first taste of coffee!! At home, at work, on a walk or...
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Australian Design: Apparentt
When I'm walking through stands of furniture or design, whichever Fair I am at, I've become quite good a sifting through the large...
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CERSAIE 2018
This year's International Tiles & Bathroom Fair attracted over 112,000 visitors. The range of items on display is immense and the...
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Size Does Matter
So they say, size matters! But what does this mean when it comes to our homes and living spaces? We all naturally enjoy the feeling of...
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Australian Design: Barbera Design
Many times I've had the chance to stop & admire objects of design, it's my job, but I'm not always totally taken back like I was when...
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Venice Biennale of Architecture
I've been lucky to visit Venice for the Art Biennale before, but last month I was happy to return to this magnificent city for a world...
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Tiles & Trends
The word 'Trend' is often overused and most 'Trends' come and go, BUT like me you too have enjoyed letting yourself be excited, seeing...
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My Travel Tips
Some travel to reach a place where they plan to have a restful holiday, others travel to let loose, have fun OR party central! Then...
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Adding The Coastal Styling
In this beautiful island of ours, we're surrounded by oceans and the most beautiful beaches, and as we naturally identify with a seaside...
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Australian Design: YanDesign
With their work among the finalists of this year's VIVID Awards, I met Yan of YanDesign Studio who is not new to accolades, having had...
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Display Your Collection
What is it that you love collecting? We all have one or a few objects that inspire us, maybe rare and expensive or maybe commonly found...
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Think Brick Awards
This year celebrates the 12th year of the THINK BRICK AWARDS, which as the name suggests, celebrate and highlight Australian architecture...
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