April 25 2010
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.
April 22 2010
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 […]
April 18 2010
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 […]
April 16 2010
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 […]
April 14 2010
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 […]
April 13 2010
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 […]
April 9 2010
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 […]
April 8 2010
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 […]
March 30 2010
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 […]
March 25 2010
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 […]
March 25 2010
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 […]
March 21 2010
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 […]
March 19 2010
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 […]
March 17 2010
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 […]
March 15 2010
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/
March 15 2010
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/
March 11 2010
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
March 11 2010
a single man
This movie is brilliant, Tom Ford can do no wrong, he clearly has the midas touch…
March 11 2010
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
March 11 2010
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/