Journal

green ikea

Ikea yesterday launched its on going commitment to a greener future- outlining it’s “never-ending list” of ways its going to be greener and also outlining how its new store in Tempe ( Opening 2011) will also be more efficient. Placing themselves as a leader and educator. Ikea is taking BIG actions to a better/brighter future […]

melbourne shopping- town and country style

Whilst in Melbourne I popped into Town & Country Style, This store has a very Parisian feel and is merchandised amazingly, old books are piled high or the pages used to wallpaper a wall, beds are luxuriously covered with sumptuous bed linen, rooms are themed and the store is super moody and transports you to […]

corporate culture “sydney design village”

So last night I headed to Sydney’s hottest furniture show room with my design partner in crime AMS for the launch of The Poltrona Frau group with special guest Giulio Cappellini. Ok working on an “affordable magazine” I don’t get to play with this type of furniture on a day to day basis but it […]

melbourne shopping- tarlo & graham

Tarlo & Graham is simply vintage heaven! An amazing collection of weird and wonderful owned by Phillip and William its IS my favourite store in Melbourne, its like a real life Museum http://www.tarloandgraham.com Tarlo & Graham 60 Charpel Street Windsor 9521 221 PS They have a stack of outdoor industrial lights right now (very hard […]

seneca/shop dog

Today i also visited Seneca textiles NEW showroom, they have amazing fabrics and a SUPER CUTE shop dog, i want one too!!!! Seneca Textiles 464 High Street Prahran 9529 2788 http://www.seneca.co.nz/

melbourne shopping- safari living

I’m in melbourne this week for a few days, today i popped into one of my favourites safari living check out their online store here http://safariliving.com/

bazaar moment

HISTORY in the making WOW is all i can say, take a look at Natalie Imbruglia atop the Opera House (the first woman EVER) as part of the its April issue wonderland, check out some more behind the scenes snaps and video… http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/ pics thanks to HB

a single man

This movie is brilliant, Tom Ford can do no wrong, he clearly has the midas touch…

quote of the day…

“bloggers are authentic talkers. It used to be your girlfriend, now it’s bloggers you listen to.” Richard Christiansen Advertising Guru from www.chandeliercreative pictured here in his bath/ideas lab- post its never looked so good! picture thanks to the australian WISH magazine

new kas australia catalogue

Kas Australia have just launched their brand new catalogue, their catalogues just keep getting better and better, their latest has some stunning images of their latest collections all with a distinct moody vibe, really makes you wanna cosy up! http://www.kasaustralia.com.au/

sunbeam/camilla

Kaftan QUEEN Camilla Franks and sunbeam have joined forces, who says fashion and function can’t co-exist?! I could not make it myself, but my eyes and ears of the east AKA my tamarama beach wife popped in to see what all the fuss was about (the pink cosmopolitans went down a treat!) I have been […]

sydney shopping – i ran the wrong way

But i Still found my way there, This cute, tiny shop stocks things that are good for your home and good for the planet, Find here reusable coffee cups, cute fashion and heaps of gifts. It’s pretty new and a hidden gem in the crown that is Surry Hills. I Ran The Wrong Way 378 […]

stylist secret

Ever wondered what happens after a BIG shoot?, well after lots of packing up and couriers etc, after standing on my feet all day all i want to do is relax, the BEST way to do this I have found is an EPSOM SALT bath (375 gram box for $2.62 from coles) fill the bath […]

saturday-surry hills markets

The sun came out today-so I headed to the Surry Hills Markets-One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday. The Markets are on the first Saturday of every month and are full of vintage fashion and bric-a-brac. http://www.shnc.org/markets/

Today whilst in Surry Hills (My Little piece of Melbourne in Sydney) i popped in to Spring Court, the coolest shoe store in town, Its in a groovy little terrace and it has a very cool fit-out, there were several pairs of shoes i must head back for… Spring Court 113A Commonwealth Street Surry Hills […]

sydney shopping – koskela

Ok hands down Koskela is one of Sydney’s best stores, showcasing beautiful furniture, lighting and objects. With a distinct local focus all with an easy natural feeling, all on display in an amazing warehouse loft like space… I’m so saving up for a sofa i spotted there today! Koskela level 1 91 Campbell Street Surry […]

white by kikki.k

White is always right, well at least I think so…Kikki.K has opened a wonderful all white concept store in the Strand Arcade in Sydney with all white everything to make getting organized even more stylish. White by Kikki.K Shop 22 Ground Floor Strand Arcade George Street Sydney http://www.kikki-k.com/

sunday on the harbour

Chasing the 18ft skiffs on the Harbour-Sydney’s best keep secret…

more gift fairs

So over the weekend (no rest for the wicked) I also went to the reed gift fair and the Home and Giving fair so take a look at some more great stands…

lifeinstyle gift fair day 2

With so much to see, I had to go back for a second look, here is some more of what i saw…