Journal

life instyle visit

Life Instyle is a trade only event where wholesalers showcase their wares to retailers and media. I have recently been in Melbourne and attended the event. The number of things on display is a little overwhelming but my eyes and iPhone were ready to check out everything, sourcing for my Sunday Style and a few […]

sunday style column number 3

My latest Sunday Style column – a food focus with some fun and colourful stuff for your home – everything but the kitchen sink. Yes it’s true the way to my heart is through my stomach – pavolva, a roast dinner or a croque madame puts you to the front of the queue! open to […]

life instyle meet and greet

If you’re an Exhibitor or a Visitor to Lifeinstyle this Saturday the 3rd come say Hello I will be there chatting and signing books 12 noon as part of their meet the experts program. Looking forward to say hello!      

pan after store visit

Like a lot of great things in Melbourne Pan After is tucked away down a lane way and up stairs. It’s well worth the adventure and once you find it you will be back again often. Recently I have been in Melbourne working on a number of exciting projects and only have had a few […]

MJG edit – more yellow

A few weeks ago you may have seen my first Sunday Style column on all things yellow – I really do love this happy shade so here’s some more sunshine. Get happy with some more yellow for the home! West Elm Cushion Buy online here Dinosaur Design Bowl in store here Striped Placemat from FreedomFlorence Broadhurst […]

block table – lust

I spend a lot of time looking at stuff online- sourcing for shoots and numerous other projects. I spotted online this super cute Norman Copenhagen Block trolley – buy it online at Top3 By Design – it makes for all number of great storage solutions but I think it’s the perfect drinks trolley – cheers! […]

major minor sydney launch their online store

I recently helped style some images for Major Minor Sydney – a brand new mother/daughter company by Anne and Hannah who have the best bed linen, its really good value for money, which makes it even better right?! I met them at Lifeinstyle awhile back and was instantly impressed by their fun and bright samples. Styling […]

west elm melbourne

West Elm’s Melbourne store is well underway – the building receiving a fresh lick of paint and lots of work inside in preparation. for its opening this September. MJG can announce that the Melbourne store will include MARKET – its their version of a great corner store, with lots of great things for the home […]

greg hatton chair workshops

Greg Hatton can make just about anything, especially with timber, He is is clever and resourceful – you would have seen his furniture in magazines and a number of showrooms. So it is rather exciting that he is sharing his skills and knowledge and is teaching you how to make your very own chair at […]

open house melbourne

Be a tourist in your own town – Open House Melbourne is on this weekend ( July 27/28) – step inside some of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings not normally open to the public Click here to find out more.

horses birthday fete

Megan Morton and friends are celebrating a special Horsey day and throwing a Horses Birthday Fete at the School. There will be lots of wonderful one of a kind beautiful things including things from Megan and her friends including Tamara Maynes and Bespoke Balloonery The School 85 Dunning Ave Rosebery August 3rd and 4th 10am – […]

violet & rose candles

MJG has been busy travelling around you may have noticed on Instagram – recently down the coast in Victoria, He was recommended (on Instagram) to pay a visit to White Nest in Blairgowrie so of course popped in (it is a great store) and discovered some very beautiful things there including these candles by Violet […]

from the minimalist

Cool packaging, great natural (organic) product and a friendly reminder not to waste water. MJG is loving this range from The Minimalist – Click here to buy online from The Minimalist  

my first sunday style column

MJG is rather excited to share with you his very first Sunday Style – At Home Column in todays Sunday Telegraph and  Herald Sun – a regular fortnightly edit of all things for your home. It’s no surprise that his first column features his favourite shade yellow! (find more on The Sunday Style Ipad Edition […]

kirra jamison – opening night

Kirra Jamison’s first Sydeny solo showed opened last night at Gaffa click her for more details its on for 10 days and not to be missed!