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Why a Striped Awning Fabric Pillow Belongs in Your Living RoomMost decorative pillows arrive at your sofa with a quiet little disclaimer. They are meant to harmonise, to whisper, to politely agree with the cushions…
Quiet Coastal Style Without the ClichésThere's a reason the coastal look never quite leaves Australian homes. From the whitewashed villas of Byron Bay to the timber shacks of the Mornington…
The Delight of Tarnished Brass CandlesticksA collection of brass candlesticks has a particular kind of magic. It does not need to be rare, perfectly matched, or polished to a mirror shine. A dozen…
Natural Fibres That Bring Warmth and Texture HomeNatural fibres bring an easy, tactile quality to interiors. Seagrass, jute and hemp can soften a sharp-lined room, add warmth to pale timber, and give…
Why a ceramic trivet belongs on the wall between mealsA ceramic trivet is usually bought for a practical reason: it protects a dining table, kitchen island or timber sideboard from a hot casserole dish. Yet the…
The Enduring Appeal Of A Painterly Wool RugA hand-knotted wool rug with a painterly abstraction brings the sensibility of a canvas into a room without requiring a frame or a dedicated wall. Its broad…
How to Style a Corner with a Floor Lamp, a Plant, and BooksA neglected corner can become one of the most expressive areas in a home. With a floor lamp, a leafy plant and a considered stack of books, an empty angle…
What a Potter’s Studio Revealed About Glaze and Kiln SurprisesA potter’s studio is a place where colour refuses to behave exactly as planned. On a workbench, a glaze may look like chalky blue-grey slip, while the finished…
A Rustic Ladder for Throws, Texture and Everyday DisplayA rustic ladder can bring the relaxed character of a country house into an Australian home without demanding a full decorating overhaul. Leaned against a wall,…
The Quiet Power of a Graphic Woven Hanging Above the BedA woven wall hanging can bring a room into focus without demanding attention. Suspended above a bed, it offers a graphic gesture made from thread, line, and…