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Dress Your Bedroom in Sleek Scandi Design

Dress Your Bedroom in Sleek Scandi Design

Scandi design has taken the world by storm – a wonderfully Scandinavian storm. We are now learning things the Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians have known for centuries. When attempting to design your home to exude peace, serenity, and positivity, you should turn to the Danes for guidance and help in creating Scandi design. Being one of the happiest nations on the planet, the Danes have perfected and coined their own interior design trend, aptly named Scandinavian Interior Design, which is quickly taking over the world. Its staggering growth in popularity can be attributed to its use of contemporary elements in…

Tiled Kitchen Splashbacks Back On Trend

Tiled Kitchen Splashbacks Back On Trend

Some would say that tiled kitchen splashbacks have never gone away. Others will say they are back with a beautiful vengeance. Australians love entertaining whether it’s a casual backyard barbie, an elegant all-family affair, or a catered party with finger-food and drunken Trivial Pursuit (or Karaoke). The evolution of the Aussie kitchen has grown from a humble outhouse hidden away to luxurious open-plan spectacles. And tiled kitchen splashbacks have earned their place. Spurred on by Australia’s love affair with TV cooking shows and celebrity chefs, home-owners are not only honing their cooking skills to produce visually stimulating gourmet meals but…

Gracious Living Like J-Lo Is Within Your Reach

Gracious Living Like J-Lo Is Within Your Reach

Gracious living isn’t about 24-carat gold tapware and endless money to spend on decor (although that would be nice). No, gracious living is about how to enjoy sumptuous sunsets in historic apartments that ooze class, charm, and uniqueness. There comes a time in many people’s lives when they just want a change for gracious living. And not the kind of change that will satisfy them for a short period of time, but something so drastic that perhaps their entire outlook on life changes as well. The way we live, eat, and communicate with other people is all based on the…

Japandi Design : Introducing The New Luxury At Home

Japandi Design : Introducing The New Luxury At Home

Japandi design is a modern fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian. Don’t Call Me Penny writer, Catherine Collins, has investigated this calm and dynamic design duo. Ready for a new trend in interior design? Then meet Japandi design. Japandi is a fusion of Japanese philosophy and Scandinavian design. It blends Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy of embracing imperfection. Many designers say that the future will belong to Japandi interiors and for all the good reasons. It’s clean and minimalist, warm and cosy, and not to mention utterly beautiful. Here’s how you can achieve the perfect Japandi design interior. Warm and…

Open-Concept Bathroom For Master Suite A New Trend

Open-Concept Bathroom For Master Suite A New Trend

An open-concept bathroom is the latest trend hitting master bedroom suites. Not for the faint-hearted, but they are brilliant. Lana Hawkins explains. Washing up in the same room where you sleep used to be found only in low-budget motels and dorm rooms. But, in the last decade, the open-concept bathroom / bedroom design has become a must-feature in every luxury hotel around the world. The open-concept bathroom can be difficult to imagine, especially with our modern-day notions of privacy, so it’s naturally a topic that incites a lot of controversy in the world of interior design. Most designers and customers…

Minimalist Home Design: How to Get It Right

Minimalist Home Design: How to Get It Right

Minimalist home design isn’t simply sleek, stylish and Scandinavian. It’s a design mindset that can change the way that you live your life. Having a minimal home will definitely help you to be more organized and less stressed. Why? Because this design style enables you to get rid of the clutter that takes up space in your home and occupies your mind. You’ll have more space for the things that matter and your home will look bigger too. If you want to embark on some minimalist home design, you can change your entire property into something sleek and new. Make…

Why Provincial Furniture Is the Choice of Modern Homeowners

Why Provincial Furniture Is the Choice of Modern Homeowners

Provincial furniture, whilst historic in origin, is one of the trends a modern homeowner is looking for to improve the décor of their homes. While some prefer a more rustic look, others consider a complete blend of the traditional with modern to be de rigeur. The tastes of many homeowners are largely reflected in the kinds of furniture that they choose. If you are thinking of a contemporary way of designing the look and feel of your interiors, the provincial furniture will certainly prove to be a great option for you. These items are perfectly designed in such a way…

Could You Do A CooDo? Luxury Living for Less

Could You Do A CooDo? Luxury Living for Less

Available in Australia, the COODO™ is loved by travel and design enthusiasts around the globe. It’s a modern day alternative to living in suburbia. So what’s all the fuss about? OK, well let’s see – Coodo is European designed, boasts a glazed facade and Feng-Shui construction (ooo-kay), glass curves and high-quality amenities. However, the BEST feature would have to be the portability and what it adds to outdoor or garden style.

Luxury Bathroom Decor with Black + Gold Mood Boards

Luxury Bathroom Decor with Black + Gold Mood Boards

Luxury bathroom decor can include luxe items from white marble and solid gold taps to 150 million year old quartz and diamond encrusted shower heads. However, for us mere mortals a more accessible form of luxury bathroom decor has been released by Maison Valentina. Creating a mood board is the perfect way to build a picture of the room you desire.

Little Black Dress In Classic Retrospective

Little Black Dress In Classic Retrospective

The iconic Little Black Dress (LBD) has been a wardrobe staple for decades. Worn by screen queens and styled by the world’s finest fashion designers, the Little Black Dress is an enduring classic. And you could WIN tickets to The Melbourne Fair at Caulfield Racecourse (Nov 24 – Nov 27, 2016) to see little black dresses from 1920’s onwards. Over 30 dealers will be exhibiting their collections of rare and vintage items. So not only can you attend, but you will also have the chance to buy a very fashionable piece of history. To READ MORE and ENTER please click the title.

Model Rock Lashes Rock Los Angeles

Model Rock Lashes Rock Los Angeles

Model Rock Lashes, Australia’s favourite lash emporium, is now rocking Los Angeles. 75 VIP guests, including celebrity makeup artists and key influencers, celebrated at Frends Beauty LA. Why? Because Model Rock Lashes + ROSHAR Lash ART is now stocked at America’s largest beauty supply store, the prestigious Frends Beauty LA. Now there is no excuse to go lashless in LA or anywhere else in America. Are you listening, Kim Kardashian? To READ MORE please click the title.

How Something Derelict Became Remarkably Desirable

How Something Derelict Became Remarkably Desirable

Mat Dusting wasn’t planning to create anything remarkably desirable, he just needed a solution to a personal problem. Using resources discarded by others, he unwittingly created a new business… and something remarkably desirable in the process. To READ MORE and listen to the podcast please click the title.