There is a feeling that can come over us, a feeling of calm – and possibly envy - when we look at those beautifully styled homes in magazines. And often, we wonder, how can we get a home that looks like that, when we have...
I would describe my design aesthetic as timeless, classic; but interior design – like all the fields of design – experiences trends; fashions in décor that come and go. My design motto has always been, 'buy once, properly' and, while, on the face of it,...
The last few weeks have been amazing - I have been honoured with both awards and lots of press. It has been - and continues to be - a very exciting time for me. One of my press items was the following expert advice piece that was featured...
It makes sense to change your interior design to match the changing seasons; after all, the way you live changes with the seasons so why shouldn’t your home environment? Changing elements of your interiors to suit the seasons has a range of benefits – to...
Neale Whitaker has developed a reputation - both nationally and internationally – as a design authority. As Editor-in-chief of Vogue Living, he heads the Australian edition of what is arguably the most iconic design magazine in publication, a role that came after an eight year...
The phenomenal success of Pinterest is a strong indicator of just how much we love to be inspired by beautiful homes and gorgeous design. This inspiration has led many people to tackle their own design projects, which I applaud. I love that people want to...
Like most fields of design, interior design is an industry that experiences trends – this year something that is a ‘must have’, next year will not be so desired, or desirable. That fact can make it daunting to invest significant amounts of money in to...
Window treatments are an element of a room that exerts a subtle yet unmistakable influence on the essence of that room; an element that plays a role as functional as it is decorative. On a functional level, window treatments can bring warmth to a space, filter light, or...
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...