Be brave, not all walls need to be white!
Read MoreSometimes we can get into a bit of a rut at home, particularly when we have spent a lot of time in it… (ahem 2020 and scarily relevant again as I write this). Things can start to feel a little bit stale. We know that bigger changes and renovations can be expensive and potentially a long way off but there is no reason why we can’t tackle a few smaller changes that are a bit more budget friendly and instantaneous.
Read MoreBeing a natural product linen sheets breath in the summer but still keep you snug in the winter. Here is where to buy them.
Read MoreAfter working alongside Bed Threads over the last couple of months on their Journal I am in a bedroom frame of mind. From lush linen sheets to what chest of drawers to choose I can get you started on designing your bedroom.
Read MoreSelecting furniture is something I get asked about a lot and the process of doing so might be longer than you think. There is a lot of criteria to consider before you can hit purchase or swipe your credit card in the showroom.
Read MoreIn 2020, if nothing else we all got quite good at booking local weekends away and exploring our own backyard. Whether that was driving 4 hours from Sydney out to Orange, heading to the South Coast, Canberra or even out to Dubbo to go to the Zoo.
Here are some other places that I love the interiors of (most of which I have stayed at but some of which are on my must stay list!).
Read MoreI want to highlight what is current now, not because I think you should all race out and buy the latest and greatest but because I think by being aware of trends we make it easier to make decisions that will stay with us for a long time.
Read MoreMy latest obsession involves scouring Facebook marketplace, Gumtree and eBay for older pieces of timber furniture that I can give some love and a new lease on life. When looked after these older pieces of furniture are going far outlive their Ikea and KMart counterparts.
Read MoreThe end result of an interior designer’s photoshoot is hundreds of shiny, carefully curated, beautiful images. The reality is slightly different! I have always admired and known that the work of an interior stylist involves a lot of heavy lifting and logistics but I found out just how hard it is in the photoshoot for my recently completed Paddo Pad project. Here is how I brought it together.
Read MoreWindow treatments can often be thought of after the build is done which can result in frustration at some missed opportunities. Thinking of them as part of the bigger design process means that we can get a more considered outcome. Here are some things you can think about BEFORE you even start to build or as the frames are going in.
Read MoreKnowing where to start with the interior of your home can be a paralysing choice. Do you start with your furniture, choose your paint colours or replace your floor first?… round in circles you go until you just don’t do anything at all. I hear you and I want to share some ways you can begin to find out what your design style is.
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