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Affordable Danish Design
Last week I attended the launch of the new BoConcept Store here in Sydney. Great artwork from BoConcept BoConcept is a Danish furniture designing and manufacturing firm that has been supplying...
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Is the Dining Room Dead?
I don’t believe so! I love a dedicated dining room especially in older homes. Back in the mid 1980′s I bought my first home in an outer Brisbane suburb. It had a combined dining and lounge room and for...
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My Top Three From Decoration and Design
Last week I visited Decoration and Design here in Sydney. It is held each year in conjunction with the Australian International Furniture Fair and is more up my alley. All the pretty bits that make a...
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Re-cycle, Re-use, Re-love
If you were born before the year 2000 then it’s highly likely you have seen one of these. Perhaps you had one or your parents had one. It’s a pine TV unit. These were the “must have” furniture piece to...
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Do you have the X factor?
I keep on seeing it over and over again – the X factor for interiors. Bathroom Vanity detailing Bedroom stools X factor is a variable that could have most significant outcome, a special talent or...
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Re-loving
Do you remember I featured this little TV cabinet on my blog a month or so ago? I’m re-loving it as part of the Feast Watson Re-love Project. TV Cabinet Before The first step was to remove the doors,...
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Re-Love Project
Well I’ve finally finished giving some love to my 1980′s pine television cabinet. After sanding, staining, top coating and a little bit of upholstering, the item is complete. As an Interior Decorator...
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Australian Italian Furniture
The new carver to match existing dining chairs I recently attended the launch of the new collection from Casa Mia. I have been specifying Casa Mia products for years and love their elegant shapes. The...
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Emerging Trend?
Have you noticed a profusion of African inspired decor lately? Bold patterns and colours give that African feel I know, it’s always been around but of late there seems to be a bit more of it and in all...
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A Touch of Glamour
Last week, Worlds Away furniture was launched here in Sydney. This American furniture and homewares company is now available in Australia and it was great to see the glamorous pieces in the flesh. The...
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Where do you dine?
I recently attended a talk at the Historic Houses Trust on the Dining Room. It was interesting to listen to the speakers reveal the history and almost demise of this room. In the 19th Century the...
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Modern Mid Century Style
It’s been hotting up around here. So much to do and so little time! The pre-Christmas rush is well and truly upon us. I was laughing last night when this little notice popped up on my phone. This week...
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Custom Made Sofas
The biggest piece of furniture you will probably buy for your living room, is your sofa. It’s usually the piece I advise clients to purchase first. There are so many things to consider when purchasing...
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When space is at a premium
Not all of us have the luxury of living in expansive homes with spacious rooms to decorate. Many of my clients wish their rooms had an extra square metre or so. Unfortunately we can’t always knock down...
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Art Deco Makeover
Wasn’t it lovely to have four days off? Did you do anything exciting? The family and I headed to the South Coast of NSW for four days of R & R. I love the beach and the warm weather so thought I’d...
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It’s June!
Can you believe that? That last week of May slipped by in a flash with so much going on. Firstly a bit of sad news. We had to have a tree removed from our front garden. I know, there are worse things...
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Re-love Project 2014
Do you remember last year, I was involved in the Feast Watson Re-Love Project? Well it’s on again this year and the re-loved items are now available for purchase via eBay. As before, all proceeds will...
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The best seat in the house
I recently saw this quote on Pinterest and it reminded me of the home in which I grew up. Mum and Dad built our home, which was architecturally designed and we moved in when I was 9. At that time...
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Sofa So Good
I have been asked a number of times lately to source suitable sofas for my clients. Invariably they also want some direction on which type of sofa is best. As you know, the sky’s the limit when it...
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Mixing Industrial Style with your Existing Style
This post has been sponsored by The Orient Express. Industrial Style is such a great style to incorporate into your family home. It has that raw, utilitarian look which is just right for all the knocks...
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