A Sentimental Cottage Garden In Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs Gardens by Christina Karras The Donvale cottage is surrounded by lush gardens. Stone walls separate the lawn from the garden beds. A timber staircase leads through pastel-coloured flowers. Agastache aurantiaca (‘Sweet Lili’) feature in the garden beds. Towering trees provide shade over the backyard. Organic bluestones surrounded by dichondra ground covers and perennial plantings create romantic walkways. Nepeta ‘walkers blue’ (catmint). Hydrangea paniculata. The sun shining through the t ..read more

Give Your Living Room A Cosy Glow-Up, Just In Time For Winter! Interiors by Bea Taylor Home of Sahara and Myah Trebilcock. Sarah Ellison Pepé Side Table. Vintage Country Road couches reupholstered in textiles from Warwick Fabrics. HAY Paper Shade. IKEA Simrishamn table lamp. RJ Living marble plinth. Mid-century armchair passed down from Sahara and Myah’s grandmother and reupholstered. TS Makers Pillar Side Table. Citta Cabin Linen Cushion Cover. Freedom rug. Photo – Eve Wilson. Editorial styling – Annie Portelli. Ross Farm is located on the ou ..read more

A Legacy-Building Newcastle Terrace Renovation Architecture by Amelia Barnes The recent renovation of this circa 1885 terrace in Newcastle East was born from the client’s desire to leave a legacy for her children. The client has owned the property for 37 years and wanted to ensure its bones would endure for many more decades. A mural painted on the eastern courtyard wall by the client and her son symbolises the multigenerational nature of this home. The vision was to better connect the home to its backyard, and establish a garden and functional outdoor space. An outdoor storag ..read more

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Little By Little’ By Ash Leslie TDF Collect by Christina Karras Artist Ash Leslie. The self-taught artist has been working on the collection for the past year from her home in Sydney’s south coast. ‘These works were completed in moments where I wanted to be a little bit more free and release a bit of creative energy,’ Ash says, often working outside on the deck or experimenting beside her two young daughters. The exhibition features both large-scale paintings and smaller canvases. ‘Unexpected Revelations’, 70cm x 85cm, Acrylic on canvas framed in oak ..read more

Tips To Style Rugs In Every Room + WIN An Armadillo Rug! Giveaway by Amelia Barnes Armadillo Willow rug in Eggshell. Armadillo Willow rug in Mustard. Armadillo Meadow rug in Brick. Armadillo Meadow rug in Tamarillo. Armadillo Meadow rug in Tamarillo. Armadillo Meadow rug in Seagrass. Armadillo Meadow rug in Pistachio. Rugs are a key investment piece that have the power to make a major impact in any interior space. Decide on the right rug for your home with the following expert advice from Armadillo’s co-founders, before entering below for your chance to WIN a ..read more

For Sale: A Hidden Architectural Haven In Northcote On The Market by Amelia Barnes The laneway entrance to the home at 2/105 Charles Street, Northcote. Sliding doors conceal the ground floor that open to the laneway as desired. The home’s entrance with a spiral staircase. The living, dining and kitchen interior is sleek and refined, thanks to wall-to-wall storage that integrates appliances and hides clutter. Lush views to the small northern garden. Every inch of space has been utilised on the site. Integrated bench seating maximises space in the living area ..read more

How This Interior Decorator Transformed Her Bedroom Into a Luxe, Hotel-Like Retreat Interiors by Christina Karras Inside Alessandra’s bedroom. Abode Living Nova Sateen Flat Sheet in Nude. Abode Living Nova Sateen Pillowcase in Nude and Brio. Abode Living Nova Sateen Quilt Cover in Brio. Abode Living Soleil Throw. Artwork by Sam Michelle. Bedside tables from Abode, both vintage lamps from Aesthetiker. Abode Living Palazzo Cushion in Gold. Alessandra sourced the vintage Italian bedside lamps from Aesthetiker. Abode Living Nova Sateen Flat Sheet in Nude. Abode Living Nova Sat ..read more

A Fully Wheelchair-Accessible Mid-Century Apartment Architecture by Amelia Barnes This 1960s apartment has been renovated to be fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible features include a low breakfast bar on the island bench, and integrated wheelchair access under sinks and preparation areas. The apartment has  270 degrees across the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip bay. Fibonacci terrazzo tiles and Laminex cabinetry create durable surfaces. The use of deep red tones throughout the interiors is both a reference to the original architecture and response to the site ..read more

These Intricate Woven Paintings Explore Creativity Within Contraints Studio Visit by Christina Karras Inside Nina Walton’s Sydney studio. Nina’s work is featured in a touring exhibition, New Exuberance: Contemporary Australian Textiles that’s currently showing at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Nina’s current series features larger weaving paintings using three nested grids and smaller monochrome weaving paintings. ‘I never seem to have enough work around me so it’s nice to be building up a bit of an inventory,’ Nina says. Nina’s work up close reveals how ..read more

This New Design Studio Curates, Sources + Procures Furnishings For You! Interiors by Bea Taylor Meet the FURNISHD team! Photo – Dylan James The FURNISHD studio in Collingwood. Photo – Dylan James Photo – Dylan James In 2021, partners Wayne Gao and Connie Yin discovered the complexity of navigating online retailers, showrooms, brands, colours, fabrics and sizes when looking for home furnishings. So, they decided to make the process much simpler. ‘Connie and I started FURNISHD during the pandemic with people like us and our friends in mind,’ explains Wayne. ‘Busy business owners, y ..read more