January 12, 2015
“A naturally robust and earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls.” It seems only appropriate that in our first post of the year, we celebrate with a glass of wine! In a departure from the brighter hues we’ve seen from Pantone over the last few years, 2015’s colour of the Year –… Read More →
November 1, 2014
It’s official. Copper is out, brass is in. After a long love affair with the rose coloured metal, the brashness of brass has taken over as the metal du jour for interior designers and decorators. It can be luxe or industrial, used in a very modern scheme or a more traditional one – the options… Read More →
August 30, 2014
Week after week The Block captures the attention of millions of viewers and is now part of Australian popular culture, particularly amongst those with an interest in interior decoration and design. Here’s our take on the five key interior decorating trends from The Block Glasshouse so far: 1. GREY Talk about 50 shades of grey!… Read More →
December 6, 2013
Pantone, the world’s foremost authority on colour, have today announced their colour of the year for 2014 – Radiant Orchid 18-3224. According to Pantone, Radiant Orchid is “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you… Read More →
November 21, 2013
I posted about this a couple of months ago and today, The Design Files Open House officially opened! The house, which in itself is an amazing warehouse space, was filled to the brim with gorgeous artworks from Rachel Castle, Kirra Jamison, Barbara Kittalides, Miranda Skoczek, Julian Meagher and many more, stylish furniture from Jardan and… Read More →
November 8, 2013
When it comes to homewares stores, it’s fair to say there’s a lot of sameness in the market – especially if you don’t venture off the main streets or outside the big shopping centres. So when you find a great little store tucked away in the suburbs that offers a unique range of beautiful products,… Read More →
September 30, 2013
Many of you will be familiar with The Design Files – one of Australia’s leading design resources and provider of much inspiration! For the past two years, TDF has run an event called The Design Files Open House where a whole house is beautifully styled with amazing furniture, accessories, artwork and other interesting bits and… Read More →