I am just so excited to present the second in my ‘influencers’ series, because this time I talked to a true doyenne of the design industry, Karen McCartney. A little background on Karen . . . Karen has spent her entire career in the worlds of art,...
In design, I love organic materials in all their guises – stone, wood, linen and, possibly my favourite, metal. Metal is particularly on trend at the moment, especially as part of the very ‘now’ industrial chic aesthetic – furniture, countertops, etc. - but that is not...
Louis Vuitton and the LV company are best known for their monogrammed luggage - in fact, they are arguably the world’s most famous producer of luxury travel goods, a reputation that began over 160 years ago when Louis Vuitton manufactured his first trunk for travel in...
As a designer I find inspiration in many things – including people! And this blog gives me an exciting opportunity to talk to some of those people who inspire me! So I have created a series in which I will interview some of my favourite...
To bring the outside in is a common request from clients, but – happily – more and more often clients ask to bring the inside out! The appeal of the outdoor room has gained so much momentum over the last few years – and understandably...
We are edging to the middle of 2015, but I wanted to write about something that happened in December 2014 – the Pantone Colour of the Year pronouncement. Their choice? Marsala. It is interesting to write about this colour midway through the year, as we...
I am privileged to often work on homes that are in exquisite natural settings. Sweeping harbour views; verdant, leafy surrounds; stunning ocean vistas – views and vantages that, at times, take your breath away. You might think such settings make the job of a designer...
The cloche pendant light brings a classicism and elegance to any room. It exquisitely combines function (lighting) with beauty and ambience. However, there is more to these beautiful pieces than meets the eye. The cloche pendant lights you see in the image above started their life...
If you are interested in design you will probably have heard of the Design Institute of Australia (the DIA) - the professional body representing Australia’s design industry. I have been a member of the DIA for almost 30 years! (Where have the years gone?) As...
Sometimes a project needs that perfect piece that cannot be found in a store – even a specialist store. The required dimensions, appearance, function, and so on, might be that little bit particular or unusual. Luckily, bespoke – custom made – items can be designed...