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How One Bright Enamel Tray Can Transform a Neutral KitchenNeutral benchtops appear in plenty of Australian kitchens, paired with white cabinets, pale timber and grey stone. They create a calm, versatile background but…
Vintage Silverplated Demitasse Spoons in a CupDecorating with a set of vintage silverplated demitasse spoons displayed in a cup is a delightfully specific way to turn practical objects into a collected…
Why a large abalone shell makes a better catch-all than a bowlA bowl is a sensible place for keys, coins and sunglasses, but it rarely earns its place through visual excitement. A large abalone shell offers something…
The Warm Modernity Of A Rattan Pendant LightA handwoven rattan pendant light can change the character of a dining room without overwhelming its architecture. Its woven shade filters illumination into a…
Crystal decanters as functional sculpture on a sideboardA pair of crystal decanters can turn an ordinary sideboard into a still life with a purpose. Cut facets catch the light, the silhouette gives the room a…
What a visit to a Moroccan tannery taught me about leather poufsDuring a visit to a Moroccan tannery in Marrakech, the scene resembled a choreography of colour and hard work: vats, damp stone, stacked hides and workers…
Coffee table styling with art books and one brass accentStyling a coffee table with a stack of art books and a single brass object is an exercise in restraint. The books supply height, colour and a glimpse of your…
The height that transforms a low consoleA low console table gives a room a long, restful line. The effect of a tall, slender ceramic vase on a low console table comes from that contrast: the…
Why a collection of blue-and-white plates belongs on a kitchen shelfA collection of blue-and-white transferware plates has the rare ability to make a kitchen feel considered without making it precious. The repeating cobalt…
A Hand-Knotted Wool Pillow Can Anchor an Entire SofaA single hand-knotted wool pillow can anchor an entire sofa arrangement when it carries enough colour, texture, or scale to become the room’s visual hinge. The…