Journal

cool art idea/inspiration

Im not always convinced about DIY Art i guess it’s all in the execution… Spotted above the counter at The Corner Store by fellow blogger AMS a cute idea if you’re game to paint over a photo or perhaps a photocopy if you’re not so daring! ( Oh and a good frame always helps!)

saturday shopping at the society inc.

Despite the rain today I decided to check out Sibella Courts latest incarnation at The Society Inc, her latest theme in store is NbyNW there’s a distinct “explorer of the high seas” theme going on with lots of red and blue and I LOVE the painted Union Jack Floor. I was lucky enough to chance […]

new online store

One of my favourite little Sydney stores has just made life a whole lot easier. The  lovely Susan from Cotton Love Home has just launched her  online store. Shop here for a selection of gorgeous home wares and gifts. Check out some beautiful and WELL priced items!!

weekend shopping-one of a kind

Tucked away in Darley Street Darlinghurst One of a Kind is just that. A tiny little store with some great Menswear Labels such as Claude Maus, Vanishing Elephant and Three over One One of A Kind 114 Burton Street (enter Darley Street) Darlinghurst PS it’s possibly the most beautiful shop front around!

euroluce new showroom opening

Tonight I headed to the opening of Euroluce’s new showroom (just around the corner from The Beresford)…., lighting up the cool Sydney night with amazing projections on the exterior of the showroom which was filled with stylish lighting…gelato, negroni’s and cannoli were all part of the Italian flavour of the evening.  Euroluce2 Hill StreetSurry Hills

myer emporium magazine shoot behind the scenes

A little while ago I styled 2 advertorials for Myer Emporium Magazine. First  I styled bedding for mini jumbuk (all white with a slight french twist was my inspiration), then i created a faux beach in the studio (sand and all) for Uniden ( I LOVE bondi!). You can check out the 2 finished ads in […]

artist adriane strampp

Today i popped across to the king street gallery for the opening of “Imaging The Gap” an exhibition by Melbourne artist Adriane Strampp. I first meet her when I styled her home for Real Living magazine, I fell in love with her home and her artworks, you can see her rustic Melbourne warehouse in the upcoming […]

ad job behind the scenes

props feathered friends beautiful old walls there’s always flowers the grand staircase amazing flakey walls busy at it! checking the shots so much product! fine dining i just found another great background Recently I took some time off to do some more work (no rest for the wicked!) A freelance job for Dare Gallery. For their […]

jamie durie rug collection

This morning I headed across to the Botanic Gardens for the Launch of Jamies latest venture a collection of rugs, He has brought the outdoors in with his signature collection for the Rug Collection. with a bright collection of rugs inspired by Australian flora. photo thanks to chic traveller

may garden shoot behind the scenes

For the May issue of Real Living, I headed to Woollongong for the day with photographer Maree Homer, we had a lovely time (avoiding the rain) with the garden’s owner Cortney and her super cute dog sprocket (thanks for the tea and biscuits!!), here are some shots of our day, to see more of the […]

black velvet

On friday I headed to Designex and spotted this hot new Smeg fridge -LOVE it, it’s beautiful in its matt black finish with an almost rubber look.

dare gallery ad shoot behind the scenes

A little while ago Dare Gallery approached me to style 3 lounge room “looks” for them using the same sofa in each room, I came up with contemporary, rustic and eclectic the results are in the May issue of Real Living.  It was a big day shooting with Maree Homer but a fun day at […]

MAY cover behind the scenes

Its a great day when you get to shoot a beautiful  house on a sunny day in Sydney, designed/furnished by a clever designer (Tim Leveson), that belongs to a lovely (good looking) couple with a very cute kid, we in magazines couldnt ask for more, well except for a cover and hey presto we got […]

30 days of home and entertaining NOW OPEN

Today the 30 days of home and entertaining house opened its doors. The house looks AMAZING and its a truly exciting event, be sure to register for an event and take a took inside the house purpose built by a team of brilliant creatives spear headed by Carolyn Innis, with styling by Matt Page, Katy […]

the commons

It’s where I get my coffee every morning on the way to work, I love their duck liver pate with cornichons (they make in on site) and their chicken parmigiana is delicious oh and they make and excellent G&T. The Commons is my new favorite local, these guys have created a new way of dining […]

top dog for blog

A brief stint house sitting by the coast has its perks but one of the biggest is dog sitting my new BFF Olive, here we took a walk in the park, wearing best in park an online store for your four legged friend by my Melbourne sweetheart and friend the fabulous Christina Teresinski. Being a dog […]

my style – tamara maynes

         What best describes what you do? Juggling! Essentially I am a designer of products and craft, but I’m also a specialised maker. As a product designer I develop products in house for Orson & Blake which can be anything from fashion to ceramics. My most recent personal venture into product design is Bus Roll […]

pool rules

Today i was shooting with the wonderful Michael Wee (photographer) It seems whenever i shoot a house or garden with a pool, without fail the sun shines (even if the past few days have been wet and miserable) and of course i A. never have the time for a swim or B. have forgotten my […]

julie paterson for porters

Today the lovely Julie Paterson of Cloth Fabrics launched her wallpaper collaboration with Porters Paints, Julie told a lovely story of her journey to get to this point and her inspiration to become a fabric and wallpaper designer, all on a rainy day at The Art Gallery of NSW (Porters paints the wall with their […]

bloom breakfast

This morning i went to a fabulous breakfast launch of Natalie Blooms Organics range at my new favourite local The Commons, Natalie launched her new Bloom Organics range with a commitment to intergrity and honesty, it’s clear that she isnt jumping on the “green Bandwagon” but lives and truly belives in making a difference by […]