5 minutes with…

IMG_3672Nathan and Jaynie are one of the coolest and most creative couples I have met, together they are BlackList

I first meet this duo when I styled their home for Real Living we were all stoked as it appeared on the cover. Just like me they dig a relaxed beachy vibe.

They are my first 5 minutes Duo, you may have have seen their printed wares in magazines and all over the internet, including in my homeIt’s pretty cool stuff and I am a big fan click here to view their collection and to buy online or view Nathan’s design work here I like what they do and the Blacklist message is always positive and from the heart. I am over due to spend more than five minutes with them… here is yours

how would you describe the look of your home?

Nathan

relaxed & beachy vibes

Jaynie

relaxed/beachy (euphemism for messy and sand all over the floor cause we live at the beach and I don’t vacuum)

what’s your favourite thing in your home?

Nathan

I love the timber floors. We limewashed them when we moved in. They’re so old and beaten up, but wouldn’t trade them for anything.

Jaynie

the artworks by Nathan and also my collection of Sister Corita screenprints.

what are you loving right now?

Nathan

These few last days of summer.

Jaynie

our new Baby boy, Dare Ocean…he’s a boy wonder

coffee tea or?

Nathan

Green tea. Always.

Jaynie

coffee and tea (but not together)

what’s on your shopping list right now?

Nathan

A new kitchen.

Jaynie

it’s a long, long list. Definitely Bassike’s new Bonded Wool Coat

favourite thing to do on the weekend?

Nathan

Swim in the pool with our daughter Willow.

Jaynie

hang in the yard with the family and friends…

favourite day of the week?

Nathan

Saturday

Jaynie

saturday…

favourite place to shop?

Nathan

The internet.

Jaynie

Tuchuzy Bondi

favorite place to eat?

Nathan

Giro Osteria in Cronulla.

Jaynie

Alphabet Street

what’s your signature dish?

Nathan

Pasta

Jaynie

Sandwich Surprise (a jaffle)

what is your signature drink?

Nathan

Ginger beer

Jaynie

Southern Belle

favourite quote?

Nathan

Use what’s in your hand to fulfill what’s in your heart.

Jaynie

And the greatest of these is love

what are you listening to?

Nathan

James Vincent McMorrow’s new album

Jaynie

the baby monitor as I’m working nights while Dare sleeps…it’s a glamorous life

what are you working on right now?

Nathan

Custom typography for some of my clients

Jaynie

In Love We Trust’ our new collection out March 25th (subtle right?)

what/who are you inspired by?

Nathan

I’m inspired by those chasing their dreams. Doing what they love and not caring what others think.

Jaynie

fashion, nature and people who help people.

what makes you happy?

Nathan

Surfing

Jaynie

watching how much our daughter loves her new little brother….it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen….totally unconditional and pure