Four New Homewares Trends You’ll LOVE in 2019
I’m awaiting the new homewares trends with great anticipation. Homewares are usually those inexpensive items you can replace fairly regularly and up-date your decor at the same time. Bring it on! Now that we are getting to the end of 2018, we have a thorough idea of what the year ahead has in store for the world of new homewares trends. Trade shows have commenced, shops have updated their product range, and experts have had their say. This means that an exciting picture of the top home product trends has been formed. From glitz and glamour to taking a walk…
Lifehacks: 10 Secrets to a Perfectly Organized Kitchen
Lifehacks; where would we be without them? Now there are hacks for everything… some more useful than others. But what’s really useful is hacks for your kitchen. They may not make you a better cook but they may save your life. There is nothing more nerve-wracking than trying to prepare lunch in a chaotic kitchen that allows you no room to manoeuvre. The worst thing is that this is not the case with only small kitchens. It happens even to the most spacious rooms. The problem lies in an inefficient organization that can sabotage even the best of chefs. But…
Birthday Gifts That Show Dad You Actually ‘Get Him’
As far as birthday gifts are concerned, they don’t come harder to buy for than your old man. Dads are notoriously difficult at the best of times, but at least you can get away with underwear and aftershave at Christmas. However, If his birthday is approaching you probably feel as though you’re up a creek that begins with the letter ‘S’ when it comes to buying birthday gifts. It doesn’t need to be that way. This year can be a little different with a gift that will turn that fake grin into a genuine smile. There are several ideas out…
How To Use Interior Design Advice In Your Home
Interior design advice can be useful when you move into a new home because you are likely to have myriad thoughts going around in your head. When you move into a new space it generally takes a while to get used to a new layout. Interior design advice will help you to decide where things are kept, where furniture is best placed and the colors and textiles that you will enjoy the most. Often when we change house we also change what constitutes a home. Interior design certainly isn’t easy. It can take months, even years to perfect your home….
House Warming Hacks To Help You Settle In To A New Home
House warming hacks are simply useful tips to help you settle into a new home. Once the excitement has subsided, you have to get down to the business of living your life. No matter how excited you are about moving house, your first few weeks in a new home are always going to feel a little weird. Christmases, birthdays, and memorable nights with friends can all wash away that awkward new home feeling, but obviously, you may not want to wait that long. Here, I’ve listed some of the best ways to make the new place feel like home. House…
Luxurious Winter Bedroom Ideas With Suede, Velvet and Faux Fur
In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s time for luxurious winter bedroom ideas and we have the BEST new luxe looks. You’ll sleep beautifully with new directions in suede, velvet, and fur so channel your sexiest gypsy bohemian. When it comes to a rich mix of luxe then layering is the perfect bedtime partner. New this season are shades of dreamy smoke, cool teal, rich blue, and luxurious molten gold all in velvet and faux suede. Layer up with a textural mix that will make it hard to get out of bed. Winter Bedroom Ideas: Morrison Smoke and Parker Teal Platinum is…
Pottery Barn Easter Table Setting Ideas
Pottery Barn is my new favourite store for all things decor. If you are redecorating, renovating, building, or looking for special occasion pieces then Pottery Barn is a great place to start… and finish. This Easter, add cute and decor worthy tabletop ideas to have your home reflecting a special occasion for kids and adults. Whilst the religious significance is not evident if you love the idea of rabbits and eggs to provide some tabletop fun then you’ll love these new homewares. A Little Pottery Barn History Pottery Barn first opened in Lower Manhattan, NYC, in 1949 nestled amongst the…
Zanui New Season Savings Specials
Zanui is having a sale on selected categories including lighting, homewares, rugs and kid’s decor so NOW is the time to save $$$$$$$. To READ MORE and SAVE please click the title.
New 60’s Pop Art : Thunderbirds Are Go!
Groovy new pop art has been released from Britain that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic 60’s television series that featured my namesake, Lady Penelope. Yes, Thunderbirds Are Go! Plus more 60’s icons from swinging London and internationally-recognized architecture. To READ MORE please click the title.
Top3 By Design Opens New Flagship Store
top3 by Design is a Melbourne-based showroom of over 200 great brands including Alessi, Missoni Home, Normann Copenhagen and emerging local Australian brands such as Fink, Basil Bangs, Ninnho Orbitkey, Slip and Page Thirty-Three. The recent launch of the top3 by Design Melbourne flagship showroom in Richmond is the biggest and most impressive of the now four top3 by Design stores. Australian entrepreneur, Terri Winter, is the artistic eye and passion driving top3 by Design to unearth design inspiration and innovation. To READ MORE please click the title.
Pastel Interior Decor for Modern Homes
Pastel interior decor is a soft alternative to moody blues, industrial grey and modern pops of colour. Now you can take the guess work out of designing a new bedroom or living room with beautiful curated packages. NATHAN + JAC curated collections of bespoke and on-trend interior curated looks include Bedroom, Living and Accessories packs, handpicked by founders and Melbourne based stylists; mother/daughter duo Tammy Nathan and Jacqui Zarkovic from Styling Properties and Bec Astrinakis from Rebecca Ellie Studio. To READ MORE please click on the title.
New Mothers Day Gift Ideas, with love
Are you organized with Mothers Day gift ideas yet? My Mother, who will be reading this, always said “It’s so commercial, don’t buy me anything” yet she’d secretly like a little present. What Mother wouldn’t? So here are some Mothers Day gift ideas for the Mums who say “No, no, you don’t have to buy anything”. Because secretly they would like a little something. Scented Candles, Candle Holders, Flameless Candles, Lanterns and Home Fragrances. Now on sale at Zanui with up to 30% off. When it comes to Mothers Day gift ideas scented candles may not be new, but they…
Destination Station. Creating Even Better Storage
If you sometimes feel that your home is not serving you properly then you might need a destination station, or two. Homes that are disorganized can feel dysfunctional because too much time is spent tidying up spaces in order to fulfill some useful, short-term use. The old adage “A place for everything and everything in its place” may seem too restrictive for your household, but what about creating a ‘Destination Station’ for regular activities? A Destination Station is a where you routinely put down and store all the ‘stuff’ you need for a particular purpose. For example, converting a coat…
Handy Kitchen Helpers from Breville
Who doesn’t like a little extra help in the kitchen? Handy kitchen helpers from Breville make the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking, entertaining or fresh coffee in the morning. Bake, blend, and chop your way to kitchen appliance nirvana. Just released are some new kitchen helpers from Breville that will make perfect gifts. Living in a ‘cafe society’ being able to make your perfect brew at home is becoming de rigeur for coffee-lovers. Two new coffee machines with quite different price points will enable you to experience your desired coffee-fix without compromising on quality. The first ‘connected’ Nespresso…
BlackList at Life InStyle this Month
Love typographic prints? Then you’ll love the range on-line and from Blacklist at Life Instyle this month. After working in magazine Art direction for 10 years, Nathan opened Blacklist eight years ago as a client based design studio. Serendipitously, a friend asked Nathan for a Valentine’s Day gift guide at a time when typographic prints were not ‘a thing’. Thy were a hit so Nathan started selling them through an Etsy store. Life Instyle attracts a diverse audience of buyers, retailers and the general public so Blacklist at Life Instyle was the perfect way for Nathan to catch up with…
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