Journal

Roped In book by Gemma Patford

Congrats to Gemma Patord on her first boom with Hardie Grant Roped in – filled with heaps of crafty ideas – including her signature material rope – of course I am loving a number of the dog inspired projects! Out now in all good book stores

Style Sourcebook

You can never have tool many tools when you’re renovating or decorating a room. Style Sourcebook is a new Australian product sourcing and styling destination that has been developed to help you renovate, decorate and create different mood boards. Featuring more than 700 brands including MJG and 30,000 products, the site allows you to search for finishes, […]

“New Paradise” my tile collection with Di Lorenzo

Have you heard the news! I have just launched my first encaustic tile collection “New Paradise” with the awesome team at Di Lorenzo I love colour its a part of who I am as a designer and stylist you see plenty of it in my work, my books and my home. I’m always constantly inspired by […]

favourite corner at home

Im really good a snapping away on my iPhone ( If I say so myself!) But Im trying to improve my skills on a “proper camera” Thanks to my Canon GX9 and a little persistence I’m getting there, here is a favourite corner I snapped this week. Artwork Matthew Kentmann Tiered Console and Marble and […]

Beci Orpin – Sunshine Spaces

My Buddy Beci Orpin is the Queen of craft and has released a fourth book with Hardie Grant Books ( go girl!) Sunshine Spaces its about bringing a little of the outdoors into your home. Inspired by the colour and beauty of nature, Beci shares her ideas and guides you step-by-step through fun projects for […]

Ultimate Byron Bay Escape

Everyone knows I LOVE heading to Byron Bay so why not come join me! Love shopping? Love Byron Bay? Need to getaway? MJG and Taste Byron Bay present Our Ultimate Byron Escape We have created the ultimate getaway, Terase from Taste Byron Bay and I have teamed up for your perfect Byron Escape. We have partnered […]

Soul Safari Sydney 2017

Im so excited to join the amazing creative line up of speakers for Soul Safari – thanks for having me Vanessa Holden ! Soul Safari is returning to Sydney for the second year, over two inspiring days. Join me and the likes of Lianne Rosler, Megan Morton, Tracy Deep, David Clark, Louise Olsen, Lee Matthews, […]

Vogue Living 50

Last week I was thrilled to be invited to celebrate Vogue Livings 50th Birthday celebrations in Sydney. It was a fabulous evening – heres a look inside the party with the who’s who of the design industry with the likes of Editor in chief Neale Whitaker and his team from Vogue Living, Collette Dinnigan, Sibella […]

WEST – Photographs of LA + Vegas by Derek Swalwell

Everyone knows I love LA and a good dose of Palm tress so its no surprise that Im loving this! “WEST is a new series of landscapes by super cool architecture and interior photographer, Derek Swalwell a collection of photographs captured from Los Angeles to Las Vegas moments and urban impressions of Los Angeles to LasVegas, effectively his own take […]

good vibes only

Life is an adventure its never easy or as easy as it seems, but I have a knack of always seeing the good ( I cant help myself) its not all swimming pools, palm trees and cute dogs all the time ( well actually a lot of the time it is) Its about stepping up […]

Precinct 75 design pop up

Come along to the Design Pop up at Precinct 75 ( Sydney’s design destination) Theres a heap of awesome brands selling their awesome wares – its going to be GREAT! This Thursday April 20 2pm-8pm Friday April 21 10am – 6pm Saturday April 22 9am – 4pm  75 Mary Street St Peters

Travel is good for you

This year has started off big! How is it April already! I LOVE ton travel! Im dreaming of new adventures – I’m planning holidays, book tours ( My new book is out this September) and planning getaways near and far India, LA and Byron are always on my brain! and Iceland, Mexico and Italy are on my radar […]

happy easter

Happy Easter- I hope you enjoy the long weekend! Its all about relaxing this weekend ( for me) and perhaps some chocolate hot cross buns with butter and salted caramel sauce from Taste Byron Bay YUM! Rabbit Plate West Elm Cake stand Melissa Lellouche Table Linen Major Minor Sydney Yellow Bowl Mud Australia  Eggs painted in Murobond […]

Arvin Grex

Since I am the owner of a very cute and spoilt dog Sophia the Boston Terrier and like to keep things looking good at home, it isn’t away easy to find cool things for your 4 legged friend that are as stylish as your home – however Arvin Grex make a super cool and very nice […]

pink and blue Wayside Bondi

Im proud to be one of the Ambassadors for Wayside – An organisation that helps those in less fortunate situations With community services centres in both Kings Cross and Bondi, youth space and outreach service, mental health program, twilight team, community cafe and our Aboriginal project are all designed to ensure the most disadvantaged members […]

“Palo Santo”

It’s no secret I’m somewhat a (modern) hippy – I practice daily meditation with The Broadplace I’m attracted to candles, crystals and burning sage. Well my latest discovery thanks to my friends at Totem Road is “palo santo”  these lovely timber sticks from Peru can be burnt to promote good luck, clean your house of […]

Hotel Ravesis Bondi

You have gotta love a pastel makeover where the new cocktails match the decor right! I have been crushing on the new (ok not sooo new) Hotel Ravesis makeover, its opposite Bondi Beach so there are awesome ocean views, the colourful interior upstairs by Corina Hicks is fun without being too in your face, the food and […]

at home with JG

Just a little corner at Casa MJG the West Elm Tiered console styled up. It’s all about Plants, Crystals, Plastic animals, Paintings and Prints and a pop of colour!

behind the scenes bondi wash

I couldn’t help but post this super cute picture of Belinda ( Bondi Wash Founder) and Sophia from a recent shoot. I love working on this local brand ( I have from the start) It’s not often as a stylist that you get to work with a brand from its beginning, from the start I have […]

ikea new Stockholm collection

When Ikea gets it right they get it very right Im loving the brand new Stockholm collection that has just landed in store now, its easy, simple, relaxed and not complicated. I’m loving the cosy velvet, the blue glassware and the light timber and rattan, it’s scandi ( sorry can we not use this word […]