Another favorite shop in Sydney of mine is Davidmetnicole it has a wonderful eclectic collection of vintage pieces, lighting, letters and fashion. It’s owned by super cool couple…well David and Nicole and has a distinct London feel (He’s from London) They have just revamped the store with a fresh coat of paint and also knocking […]
I have always been a fan of Ici et la, they sell amazing vintage furniture and more all the way from France, fabulous striped fabrics, linens and they always have a wonderful collection of vintage metal letters and of course their french striped deck chairs… I always enjoy popping in and having a chat with […]
Have you met Miss Jones? I have and she is fabulous! One of my most exciting finds at a Gift Fair awhile back was the Have you met Miss Jones stand. http://www.haveyoumetmissjones.com.au/ Working as an Interiors Stylist for a monthly magazine is all about finding the newest most exciting products and in the case of […]
It was pretty humid in Sydney today and I totally wasn’t dressed for the heat (it was pouring with rain when I left for work) Today we were shooting for the next issue, with our Art Director Chris behind the camera, it’s great shooting with the art director-we get ALL the shots he needs for […]
It’s hard work going to fabulous shops day after day sourcing for shoots and to not make a few purchases along the way… I love all things from the natural world, birds, birch trees, timber furniture and all kinds of forest creatures… This week I brought this birdhouse from Doug Up On Bourke http://www.douguponbourke.com.au/
The Society Inc in Paddington is one of my favorite Sydney stores, It’s owned by fellow stylist Sibella Court, she is a fabulous Stylist and a real go-getter (she is also Author to one of my favorite books Etcetera amongst other things) Sibella revamps her store with a new theme every couple of months and […]
The mix is a fun newish home wares shop in down town Paddington full of colour, it’s totally cute… The Mix 11 roylston st paddington nsw 2021 australia 02 9380 8998 http://www.themix.net.au/
Last night I went to the Tim Olsen gallery for the opening of Stephen Ormandy’s exhibition, I love his bold use of colour and geometric shapes (stephen is also one part of Dinosaur Designs). http://www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au/ http://www.timolsengallery.com/pages/exhibitions.php
I love beautiful rugs especially colourful kilims I & B Perryman have one of the best collections of rugs in Sydney sourced from far and wide (I borrow rugs from them often for shoots for REAL Living) and also are some of the nicest people to deal with. I & B Perryman 100 Queen Street […]
I get asked a lot about my favorite online stores to be honest I prefer to head instore, but online shopping is great for those who are time poor and for things that you know and love (can one have too many dibbern cups?!) so here in no particular order and just for now… 1. […]
Ok I’m not the biggest fan of Valentines Day, but I am a hopless romantic and a happy shopper… These cards are sweet from Kikki-K http://www.kikki-k.com/ You can buy them online and there’s still a few shopping days until the 14th- happy shopping ♥
Today I finally met Cath and Kirsten the duo behind Prints Charming-They print fabulous fabrics by hand and have the sweetest little shop/studio! I love sitting down (over a coffee) and talking to inspiring and enthusiastic creatives types! and it was great to meet them both… Prints Charming 2 Young Street Annandale 02 9564 0207 […]
Today I dropped by one of my favorite Sydney Shops Chee Soon Fitzgerald. I always enjoy popping in for a chat with the boys they really make all their customers feel special (and not just magazine stylists!). They sell some of my favorite things, colourful dibern crockery, ittala home wares and marimekko fabrics to name […]
Tonight I headed across to Manly Wine by Gazebo, It’s great! with an equally impressive interior ( I love the fun semi wacky style) in the same vein as its sister the Winery in Surry Hills its just as impressive but closer to the beach… A quick pit stop at Ben & Jerry’s for ice […]
Today i popped across to one of my favourites for lunch Misschu-she simply is the QUEEN of the rice paper roll and considering todays balmy weather in Syndey it was like a little tropical holiday-but then it was back to the office and back to work! http://www.misschu.com.au/
Yesterday we were shooting at B2 studios our photographer/art director Chris got way up high for some over head shots! B2 studios is also home to the propery- a secret source for “props” for stylists. http://www.b2.net.au/ http://www.thepropery.com.au/
So today I was shooting with super cool photographer and funny guy Nick Scott and his trusty assistant Ross, a shoot with these boys is always heaps of fun and we always have a great day-today was no exception. I started my day at The Bourke Street Bakery (for a coffee) and walked past where […]
I LOVE fresh flowers, they add colour and fragrance at home and are always a perfect finishing touch to a magazine shoot. Today I also popped in to one of my favorite florists in Sydney; Garlands (Monday is always a great day to do so as they have just been to the markets) I always […]
I love living closer to the office and walking to work, being greeted by the Centre Point Tower, as i walk through Hyde Park. I have a shoot tomorrow (Tuesday) so today I raced around collecting a few bits and pieces for the shoot. Garden Life http://www.gardenlife.com.au/ (a very cool and urban plant and outdoor […]
So here’s a scoop- I stumbled across these snaps of my old house in Melbourne taken by cool friend of mine photographer James Geer. http://www.jamesgeer.com/ So now you know a few things that I like; birch, plastic animals, vintage lockers, festoon lights and trophies… but as a typical stylist my home is always a work […]