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Issue #14 ONLINE HOMEWARES MAGAZINE LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS Eve Simmons takes us on a ceramic making journey STAGHORN: TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL INDOOR PLANTS Rare treasures exuding bohemian luxe cosi towels creator of dreams Super stylish kids towels created by sisters, Tina & Jo Randello Set sail with miniature boat builder, Elise Cameron-Smith

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Page 1: Winkelen July 2015

Issue 14

ONLINE HOMEWARES MAGAZINE

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOSEve Simmons takes us on a ceramic making journey

STAGHORN TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL INDOOR PLANTS

Rare treasures exuding bohemian luxe

cosi towels

creator of dreams

Super stylish kids towels created by sisters Tina amp Jo Randello

Set sail with miniature boat

builder Elise Cameron-Smith

CONTENTS

FEATURES

OUR COVER

10 LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOSEve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

18 ELISE CAMERON-SMITHMiniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

26 THE ASSEMBLY COJohn and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

30 COSI TOWELSGet set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sisters Tina and Jo Randello

36 KAWAIIAN LIONDee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

42 HOUSE OF GYPSYConnie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

48 STAGHORNMonique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

CONTACT US hellowiinkelenmagazinecom or advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom Website wwwwinkelenmagazinecom

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOSetsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

Photography Eve Simmons

REGULARS

PLUS

54 INDUSTRIA XEx-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

60 LOSARIWhite on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

68 PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSESarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

76 WAX MUSEChristian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

78 WIRELYEmer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

6 We love16 Insta finds24 Moodboard80 Business directory

A selection product pages featuring cushions lighting art prints and more

FAVOURITE FINDS

VINTAGE MOROCCAN HANDIRA CUSHIONSVintage cushions made from a handwoven 1970s Moroccan wedding blankethandira originating from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco Handira originate from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco and are given to brides as part of their dowry and worn as capes on their wedding dayA one-of-a-kind piece spun from wool and cotton embellished with sequins Price $249Stockist societyofwanderersbigcartelcom

SPANISH MOSS amp CLOVESExperience the beauty of Organic Cotton Bhumirsquos Experiential Store - designed with minimum environmental impact for a warm serene and immersive shopping experienceSpanish moss that acts as a natural repellent (and a symbol of eternal love)bhumicomau

BLACK CERAMIC FOUR SET DALI COASTERSMeet your new entertaining sidekick a beautiful set of four sizzling ceramic coasters sporting a striking black bottom and complementary sealed top for durability Style your coffee table with these individually hand crafted ceramic coastersConsciously moulded to artistic perfection in Sydney Australia Price $8995 Stockist middleroadcomau

TALL CONCRETE VASEAdd some greenery to your home with our Tall Concrete Vase Use this beauty as a planter to house your favourite flowers you can even put your pencils in it Available in several finishes including raw and copper leaf as picturedDesigned and handmade in Melbourne Price $35 Stockist twincreativecomau

PLYWOOD TRIVETOur plywood trivets are 150mm x150mm in size Price $18 Stockist russetdesigncomau

JACOB DOLL HEADHand poured with soy wax and cotton wick If burned correctly burn time 60 hours Before you light him up check out our Candle Care section for more information on how to best burn your Doll Head It is normal in soy wax for colors to fadebleedacquire a lsquodustyrsquorsquofrostyrsquo layer overtime Price $45 Stockist youmeandbonescomau

1] Flutter cushion by Ellie Bradley is an abstract pattern taken from the beautiful butterfly wing Price $99 Stockist wwwxavierandmecom

2] Collapsible Multicoloured Basket Price $1595 Stockist wwwoxfamshoporgau3] Menu Multi Basket - Top Price $280 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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Linear collection by Resident GP A range of sophisticated and timeless marble goods with some edgy metallics thrown into the mix Photography Elise Grace Styling Nat Turnbull Stockist residentgpcomau

32

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CURATED NORDIC HOMEWARES356 Wattletree Road Malvern East VIC

norsucomau

CONTRIBUTORS

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Winkelen magazine we would love to hear from you Please contact samanthawinkelenmagazinecom

MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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STORE PROFILE

lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

lt continued from previous page

I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

STORE PROFILE

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

lt continued from previous page

I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

lt continued from previous page

What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

Little Blooming Wonder Flask $4995 olliandashcomau

Watermelon Timber Clock 45 cm $75 poppetandbuttoncomau

Timber Letter Box $60 houseofcherub bigcartelcom

Letrsquos Get Naked Art Print from $1295 oliveetorielcom

Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

Clear Quartz instagramcomstonedcrystals

Neon Heart Light $150 neonpoodlecomau

Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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STORE PROFILE

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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STORE PROFILE

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

GET THE LOOKComplete your living space with one of these great pieces

1] Little Blooming Wonder Globe Tiny and bright 100 real Chrysanthemum flowers which survive for up to 10 years with only 1 weekly watering and come pre-arranged in glass vases of various designs and sizes Price $3495 Stockist wwwolliandashcomau

2] Classic Basket Short Handles With Jute Cover Price $60 Stockist www2ducktradingcomau3] Ottoman Round Linen Price $110 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Aimee Wall Mirror Stunning and timeless antique silver finish frame with floral detail and bevelled clear mirror Price $629 Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

5] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau6] Gold 2 Artwork Price $630 Stockist wwwidecorateshopcom

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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STORE PROFILE

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

OUR COVER

10 LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOSEve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

18 ELISE CAMERON-SMITHMiniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

26 THE ASSEMBLY COJohn and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

30 COSI TOWELSGet set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sisters Tina and Jo Randello

36 KAWAIIAN LIONDee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

42 HOUSE OF GYPSYConnie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

48 STAGHORNMonique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

CONTACT US hellowiinkelenmagazinecom or advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom Website wwwwinkelenmagazinecom

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOSetsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

Photography Eve Simmons

REGULARS

PLUS

54 INDUSTRIA XEx-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

60 LOSARIWhite on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

68 PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSESarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

76 WAX MUSEChristian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

78 WIRELYEmer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

6 We love16 Insta finds24 Moodboard80 Business directory

A selection product pages featuring cushions lighting art prints and more

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VINTAGE MOROCCAN HANDIRA CUSHIONSVintage cushions made from a handwoven 1970s Moroccan wedding blankethandira originating from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco Handira originate from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco and are given to brides as part of their dowry and worn as capes on their wedding dayA one-of-a-kind piece spun from wool and cotton embellished with sequins Price $249Stockist societyofwanderersbigcartelcom

SPANISH MOSS amp CLOVESExperience the beauty of Organic Cotton Bhumirsquos Experiential Store - designed with minimum environmental impact for a warm serene and immersive shopping experienceSpanish moss that acts as a natural repellent (and a symbol of eternal love)bhumicomau

BLACK CERAMIC FOUR SET DALI COASTERSMeet your new entertaining sidekick a beautiful set of four sizzling ceramic coasters sporting a striking black bottom and complementary sealed top for durability Style your coffee table with these individually hand crafted ceramic coastersConsciously moulded to artistic perfection in Sydney Australia Price $8995 Stockist middleroadcomau

TALL CONCRETE VASEAdd some greenery to your home with our Tall Concrete Vase Use this beauty as a planter to house your favourite flowers you can even put your pencils in it Available in several finishes including raw and copper leaf as picturedDesigned and handmade in Melbourne Price $35 Stockist twincreativecomau

PLYWOOD TRIVETOur plywood trivets are 150mm x150mm in size Price $18 Stockist russetdesigncomau

JACOB DOLL HEADHand poured with soy wax and cotton wick If burned correctly burn time 60 hours Before you light him up check out our Candle Care section for more information on how to best burn your Doll Head It is normal in soy wax for colors to fadebleedacquire a lsquodustyrsquorsquofrostyrsquo layer overtime Price $45 Stockist youmeandbonescomau

1] Flutter cushion by Ellie Bradley is an abstract pattern taken from the beautiful butterfly wing Price $99 Stockist wwwxavierandmecom

2] Collapsible Multicoloured Basket Price $1595 Stockist wwwoxfamshoporgau3] Menu Multi Basket - Top Price $280 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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Linear collection by Resident GP A range of sophisticated and timeless marble goods with some edgy metallics thrown into the mix Photography Elise Grace Styling Nat Turnbull Stockist residentgpcomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Letrsquos Get Naked Art Print from $1295 oliveetorielcom

Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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54 INDUSTRIA XEx-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

60 LOSARIWhite on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

68 PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSESarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

76 WAX MUSEChristian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

78 WIRELYEmer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

6 We love16 Insta finds24 Moodboard80 Business directory

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VINTAGE MOROCCAN HANDIRA CUSHIONSVintage cushions made from a handwoven 1970s Moroccan wedding blankethandira originating from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco Handira originate from the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains in Morocco and are given to brides as part of their dowry and worn as capes on their wedding dayA one-of-a-kind piece spun from wool and cotton embellished with sequins Price $249Stockist societyofwanderersbigcartelcom

SPANISH MOSS amp CLOVESExperience the beauty of Organic Cotton Bhumirsquos Experiential Store - designed with minimum environmental impact for a warm serene and immersive shopping experienceSpanish moss that acts as a natural repellent (and a symbol of eternal love)bhumicomau

BLACK CERAMIC FOUR SET DALI COASTERSMeet your new entertaining sidekick a beautiful set of four sizzling ceramic coasters sporting a striking black bottom and complementary sealed top for durability Style your coffee table with these individually hand crafted ceramic coastersConsciously moulded to artistic perfection in Sydney Australia Price $8995 Stockist middleroadcomau

TALL CONCRETE VASEAdd some greenery to your home with our Tall Concrete Vase Use this beauty as a planter to house your favourite flowers you can even put your pencils in it Available in several finishes including raw and copper leaf as picturedDesigned and handmade in Melbourne Price $35 Stockist twincreativecomau

PLYWOOD TRIVETOur plywood trivets are 150mm x150mm in size Price $18 Stockist russetdesigncomau

JACOB DOLL HEADHand poured with soy wax and cotton wick If burned correctly burn time 60 hours Before you light him up check out our Candle Care section for more information on how to best burn your Doll Head It is normal in soy wax for colors to fadebleedacquire a lsquodustyrsquorsquofrostyrsquo layer overtime Price $45 Stockist youmeandbonescomau

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2] Collapsible Multicoloured Basket Price $1595 Stockist wwwoxfamshoporgau3] Menu Multi Basket - Top Price $280 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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PLYWOOD TRIVETOur plywood trivets are 150mm x150mm in size Price $18 Stockist russetdesigncomau

JACOB DOLL HEADHand poured with soy wax and cotton wick If burned correctly burn time 60 hours Before you light him up check out our Candle Care section for more information on how to best burn your Doll Head It is normal in soy wax for colors to fadebleedacquire a lsquodustyrsquorsquofrostyrsquo layer overtime Price $45 Stockist youmeandbonescomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Timber Letter Box $60 houseofcherub bigcartelcom

Letrsquos Get Naked Art Print from $1295 oliveetorielcom

Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

STORE PROFILE

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

lt continued from previous page

I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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STORE PROFILE

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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STORE PROFILE

lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

STORE PROFILE

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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STORE PROFILE

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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MAGGIE PANAMaggie is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk shares her insights into creating the perfect ScandinavianNordic inspired rooms for the kids (see page 40)Melissa absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Eve Simmons

Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Eve Simmons embraces her creative side and takes us behind the scenes of her ceramic creations

LIQUORICE MOON STUDIOS

Tell us a bit about your business and what sparked you to create your business I have a habit of creating jobs out of things I know nothing about I will often dream up an idea and run with it Originally Liquorice Moon Studios was created as an umbrella brand to cover my photography painting sewing ceramics and all other bits and pieces I create However the ceramics side took flighthellipso I just went with it and Irsquom loving itI aim to create functional pieces that enrich our simple daily rituals like putting on jewellery or having a coffee I strive to make pieces that show the heart time and thought that I have put into it and hopefully that warmth transpires into the buyers home Tell us about yourself and your background I was born on the Northern Beaches Sydney into a family of artists and makers As a child I spent my days helping my Dad in his photography studio or playing with clay in the pottery studio that we resided above My mum was always being creative working with stained class window paper mache` or

painting a mural on a wall in our unit Just before I started high school my parents decided we needed to experience lsquocountry lsquolifersquo so we packed up and moved to the Sunshine Coast QLDDuring my high school years I spent time pondering art projects or walking along the beach collecting interesting objects for creations I had in the making I worked hard at my art and thoroughly enjoyed exploring different mediums I always knew that I wanted a creative career yet I found it difficult to pin down exactly which one When I finished school I studied Fashion Design whilst working weekends as a face painter Fashion Design opened my eyes to an array of creative avenues and I soon formed a love for textiles printing and photography On completing my course I taught myself photography through reading books and lots of practice I stated doing interior design photography and various pregnancy and family portraits I have continued my career in photography and body painting whilst raising our two children Aylah and Tao

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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Photography Rebecca Smith - bxcsmxth

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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lt continued from previous page I started experimenting more deeply with clay about two years ago Aware of the new creative venture I was on my partner Daniel bought me a pottery wheel for my birthday and I havenrsquot looked back The moment I sat at the wheel I knew ceramics was for me It has captivated my imagination and keeps me constantly evolving Ceramics incorporates so many of the things I enjoy Sculpture design painting science the earth the body and photography It challenges me like no other medium Irsquove experimented with I make countless mistakes my pieces rarely turn out like expectedhellip itrsquos taught me to let go of expectations and never cut cornershellipbecause the clay always wins What processes are involved in creating your pieces I hand make all Liquorice Moon ceramics from start to finish in my little home studio Each piece is firstly created from Australian stoneware clay on the pottery wheel using hand building techniques or slip cast from

a hand made mold From here the green ware is dried out for a few days (depending on the weather) and then loaded into the kiln to be bisque fired (The kiln is closed for approximately 2-3 days for each firing) After the bisque firing I hand paint with under glaze or wax resist and then dip glaze each item in a hand formulated glaze The kiln is then loaded again for the glaze firing to stoneware temperature to make it durable and long lasting After a few days in the kiln I unload the glazed pieces and paint lustre on those that require a gold copper or platinum detail I then reload the kiln and fire it all again It can be quite a lengthy processhellip yet the wait makes opening the kiln all the more exciting What inspires you in your designs I get inspired and energized with new ideas very easily (this can cause havoc when trying to stick to one subject)Inspiration often comes from simple things such as patterns shapes and textures created by the earth Walks on the beach found objects sketching colours

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Timber Letter Box $60 houseofcherub bigcartelcom

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Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

Clear Quartz instagramcomstonedcrystals

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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I constantly experiment with new ideas and often donrsquot follow the lsquorulesrsquohellipso inspiration often comes from lsquomistakesrsquo or lsquohappy accidentsrsquo as my daughter calls them What do you love the most about having your own label The flexibility creativity freedom and being present for my children as they grow up Who are some of your favourite designers artists or makers Andy Goldsworthy ndash his environmental sculptures are incredible Joy Smith ndash her jewellery designs are so so stunning (instagram communionbyjoy)Henri Matisse ndash his cut out series and still lifersquos inspire me always

What is your favourite item in your store right now and why Currently Irsquom loving the hand pinched mugs Not only are they a joy to makehellipbut some how they make coffee taste better What has been your biggest highlight Being creative every day - It fulfills my heart and mind Yes my house is a mess and Irsquom often exhausted yet being able to do what I love is totally worth the chaos What are your plans for the future To keep enjoying what I do continue learning be a good mother and always evolve CONTACT etsycomshopLiquoriceMoonStudios

INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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INSTA FINDSThere are so many great discoveries in this magical world of Instagram that we have to share our favs

1] hubbleandduke ndash There is something magical about these swans Seeing them all together makes my heart sing that something can be so beautiful lulu_lucky Love your design talent lady

2] katylivingsndash So next time Irsquoll just stick to the weeding Making donuts to use up the violets3] mindovermanor ndash The pagethirtythree collab light boxes have landed so might fine

4] tenthingsstore ndash Charley Harper stone coaster sets have just arrived each featuring 4 of the artistrsquos iconic bird prints 5] stylingproperties - yep thatrsquos what Irsquom feeling 7am 5 degrees and hell day on the horizon But I always remember It could be worse

I could be going to do something I hate all day6] willowhometraders ndash Both stores have had a drop of the new milksugarmelb Otis pots Super cute Mix amp match and make your plants sing

7] woodhousesoycandles ndash Great little work space trying to do a very similar thing for my bits and pieces for a desk candle space 8] zinandbert ndash zinandbertfinders_keepers Melbourne is soonish and we will have our beautiful concrete

Planter Collab with wirelyhome available to drool and buy 9] thestylistsplash ndash The problem with setting the table is choosing which lavallier_emporium plate to use

Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Miniature boat builder Elise Cameron-Smith shapes timber with love and care - set sail and travel on her journey

CREATOR OF DREAMS

Tell us a bit about your businessI found myself in a business of story telling and creativity I make Miniature Boats and other fun things

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundIrsquom 25 years old Irsquom currently living in Stanwell Park in a beautiful creative house with my beautiful friends I love to wake up well before the sunrises and go to bed really early like a granny haha I collect painted portraits of ladies now I have eight

Irsquove moved ten times in the past three years and am coming up to the longest amount of time in one house (two more weeks to go) Itrsquos nice to be in one placeIrsquom obsessed with all things ocean and my life really revolves around it I love looking at the moon and tracking its cycle My free time is usually spent on road trips up and down the coast surfing and camping I like going places where you can still have a fire Irsquom learning to sail and its amazing and really hard

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

GET THE LOOKComplete your living space with one of these great pieces

1] Little Blooming Wonder Globe Tiny and bright 100 real Chrysanthemum flowers which survive for up to 10 years with only 1 weekly watering and come pre-arranged in glass vases of various designs and sizes Price $3495 Stockist wwwolliandashcomau

2] Classic Basket Short Handles With Jute Cover Price $60 Stockist www2ducktradingcomau3] Ottoman Round Linen Price $110 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Aimee Wall Mirror Stunning and timeless antique silver finish frame with floral detail and bevelled clear mirror Price $629 Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

5] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau6] Gold 2 Artwork Price $630 Stockist wwwidecorateshopcom

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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I studied Design (Enmore Design Centre) and then Fine Furniture Making (Sturt school For Wood)After my furniture making course I completed a traineeship with Leon Sadubin and have worked for my self ever since

What sparked you to create your businessI really vibe off birds they are really amazing animals and I get super excited when I find feathers I also really love boats and the romantic notion of the open sea I make little boats that look a little bit like birds but only if you look closelyEach boat is unique with its own name and

adventure itrsquos a sculpture and a story all in oneI really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much SERIOUSNESS in the artdesign world What was really exciting was when people jumped on board the Miniature Boat movement and now I canrsquot keep up

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI use some heavy woodworking machinery like bandsaws grinders and linishers for the shaping They are very loud and create lots of mess - this is a really important stage and

defines the whole spirit of the boat I then get to decorate and personalise the boats Irsquom obsessed with wrapping string super neatly (Takes hours and I so look forward to it - Seriously Itrsquos medative) I name the boat and think of a story to go with it write it in a little mini glass message in a bottle make a little stand for the boat and thatrsquos it

What inspires you in your designsStrong women Pirates Mermaids Ocean Spirits Black Cockatoos Sea Eagles Sailors Adventurers and Villains

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Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

LOVE

Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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What do you love the most about having your own labelHaving the freedom to explore the imaginary make fun things and bring about some positive energy Having my own schedule and being excited to go to work

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyIrsquom obsessing on mermaids a little and the

moment They are little abstract twisted surf sisters and there are some giant ones in the pipeline What are your plans for the futureI plan to get a Blue Heeler puppy And also learn some new skills like welding and lace making Irsquod like to build a raft just for fun and continue to make fun things and miniature boatsCONTACTelisecameron-smithcomau

Photography Citizens Of Style Lynden Foss Stylist Tahnee Carroll

I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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I really want to add as much positivity joy and fun into my work as possible Therersquos sooo much seriousness in the artdesign world

MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

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Timber Letter Box $60 houseofcherub bigcartelcom

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Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

Clear Quartz instagramcomstonedcrystals

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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MOODBOARD WITH MAGGIE PANA

KREO HOMEwwwkreohomecomauMaggie Pana is the Creative Director and founder of Kreo Home that opened its doors 2012 Through Kreo Homersquos philosophy for fresh quirky and individual design combined with the passion for supporting local Australian creatives Maggie has cemented Kreo Home firmly in the Australian homewares industry and by also providing a hub and platform for Australian artists Maggie has recently been invited as a guest speaker at lsquoTraining Wheelsrsquo for Life InStyle providing a lsquohold no punchesrsquo retailers perspective for up and coming exhibitors and authentic insight into how she approaches the show and the psychology of a retailer Maggiersquos drive for seeing the success in others has led her to team up with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative to form the LoveLocalForum a regular workshop series whorsquos aim is to teach the fundamentals of social media for small businesses Maggie is always on the look out for new designers up and coming artists and likeminded creatives to work with get in touch involved and keep yourself updated on all the latest goss industry trends and events via Kreo Homersquos Instagram page kreohome

Little Blooming Wonder Flask $4995 olliandashcomau

Watermelon Timber Clock 45 cm $75 poppetandbuttoncomau

Timber Letter Box $60 houseofcherub bigcartelcom

Letrsquos Get Naked Art Print from $1295 oliveetorielcom

Watermelon Natural Soy Candle from $990 darlingmockingbirdcomau

Round Resin Wall Art 60 cm $240 etsycomaushophellosundaydesigns

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Grid Ink cushion 45 x 45 cm $5995 wwwmillaycreativecom

John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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John and Nia Neve have collated a unique collection which is both ethically and sustainable handmade and complement and fit with every day life

ASSEMBLY CO

Tell us a bit about Assembly Co and how it was formedTo be completely honest our business was formed in an hour during a car trip home after a visit to a chain furniture retailer and were shocked at how mass manufactured products and expensive they areAt this stage Johan and I have always talked about being our own bosses and working for ourselves we both have been dabbling with furniture design and Johan making them and wersquove always been creating our own furniture pieces for our home so we thought ndash ldquoHey Why not give it a gordquo We sat in the car with a piece of paper and wrote down exactly what we envisioned for our business and wrote endless lists of possible names until we both agreed that lsquoThe Assemblyrsquo embodied everything we saw our business to be

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Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Why lsquoThe AssemblyrsquoA very integral part of our business from the very beginning was to never make it all about ourselves or the money We wanted it to be bigger than us We wanted a community a place that like- minded creatives can partake in and most importantly a platform to support those small guys who are designing and creating just like us We spend a lot of our time networking with other local and international artists makers and creators in attempt to support their creative forms hence why you will also see products that are made by these guys in our shop

How did your career beginJohan dabbled in fine art studied graphic design and decided that a creative desk job wasnrsquot for him so he re- trained as a plumber After 5 years of doing a trade he decided to mesh his love for design creative pursuits and the practical hand skills that he learnt from his trade togetherI (Nia) have always had a love affair with styling and photography but didnrsquot decide to really pursue it until after I took maternity leave (from the legal industry) and had all this time at home to wasteWith my lack of drawing skills I would put sketches of furniture and design pieces for Johan to attempt to make and spent a lot of time styling and photographing anythingeverything I could get my hands on

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeWe really believe in handmade and quality and we always take those two things very seriouslywhen we consider what products we will stock in our shop Most have been made by local artistshere in Sydney but wersquove also been collaborating with international makers and designers latelywhich has been such an exciting processWe also make sure that the artistsrsquo aesthetics are in line with that of ours that the productitem will

be cohesive with other items in the shop and most importantly that they are ethically andsustainable hand made In all honesty though 99 of the time we know we have the right product when we see something and we think ldquoGOTTA HAVE THATrdquo

What do you love the most about having your own storeThat we get to have 100 say in everything we do Oh and the occasional sleep- ins

Who are some of your favourite designersFog Linen for homewares ndash Yumiko just gets it Simple designs that is sustainable ethical andaesthetically pleasing to the eyesHenry Wilson for furniture designs ndash also simple elegant practical and long- lasting which a lot offurniture places donrsquot offer these days since everything revolves around mass manufacturing and imports

What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeWhite walls ndash you can never go wrong with them Itrsquos amazing what freshly painted white walls willdo to a homeA large dining table made out of wood ndash our family spends 80 of our home time gathered around ours

What has been your biggest highlightWersquore about to open up a pop- up in Surry Hills in July so getting the contract for this has just been by far the most incredible highlight

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeInvest money into furniture and furnishing pieces that will transcend time items that donrsquot go out of fashion very quickly

What do you foresee as the next big trendMarble marble marble

CONTACT theassemblycocomau

Photography Erika Raxworthy - erikaraxcom

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Throw away your old towels and get set to deck out your bathroom with these super stylish kids towels created by sistersTina and Jo Randello

COSI TOWELS

Tell us a bit about Cosi TowelsThe idea behind Cosiacute is to make bath time more enjoyable for little ones and be something beautiful that parents are happy to decorate the bathroom all day Finally parents no longer have to hide their childrenrsquos towels away after use as they add so much colour style and playfulness to the bathroomCosiacute towels are made from 100 cotton delightfully soft super absorbent and irresistible to touch Despite being designed for little ones each are generously sized and large enough to cocoon the smallest baby to the biggest kid

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundJo and I are sisters best friends and now business partners You canrsquot get better than thatWe both juggle several hats like so many mums these days working full time jobs and looking after our beautiful families Tina Having a young family work and business takes up most of my time which I love I love exercise- it keeps me feeling strong and balanced and although itrsquos tough getting up some mornings I always feel so much better afterwards

After studying Chemistry at Melbourne University and working as a Chemist I was seduced by the commercial side of the corporate world Being the one behind the bench making products that sales and marketing colleagues believed had a market got frustrating I was bursting with my own ideas and moved out of the lab into marketing with the help of a little more university training Irsquove managed some of Australiarsquos most loved and trusted brands across homeware and grocery industriesJo Jo studied arts law at university and has forged a successful career as a lawyer In her legal career Jo manages complex and high profile litigation and is the ultimate people person She loves the opportunity her practice gives her to engage with people on a personal level help them understand their rights and solve problems Jo took time out from her career to have her twin daughters and while they are still young Jo has her hands full to say the least From a young age she had a burning inner creative passion She was into design and fashion for as long as she can remember and has thoroughly enjoyed applying her creative flair to the first range of Cosi towels

Jorsquos style is complemented by her love of design She finds beauty in all aspects of her life and travels and loves nothing more than sharing this with her loved ones When Jo can sneak a few moments to herself yoursquoll find her indulging in her passion for coffee (only a perfectly brewed coffee will do though)

What sparked you to create Cosi TowelsThe idea of Cosiacute came about when we were on the lookout for bath towels for our little ones The options were limited and ranged from fifty shades of white to a zoo of animals We wanted to break the rules of whatrsquos traditionally featured on childrenrsquos bath towels to create artistic designs inspired by wall art rugs bedding and other decorative furnishings

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWersquore constantly challenging our individual creative by seeking inspiration of what we see our children enjoying We didnrsquot want to be bound by the traditional weaving process because we knew that would really limit where we could go design wise

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Our unique technique ensures we create beautiful and intricate designs with a luxurious feel The patterned side is sheered velour and printed and the block grey side is absorbent looped terry

What inspires you in your designsCosiacute towels are inspired by our children and the things they love to do most Jumping in puddles playing with paint and collecting interesting objects in the garden has been our primary inspiration which has been translated onto each of the towelrsquos designs

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe love creating a collection that we truly believe in Walking into the bathroom each day and seeing our colourful creations decorating the bathroom puts a smile on our face Whatrsquos more wersquore seeing responses from buyers which is so motivating Our children refuse to have their bath or shower without their favourite Cosiacute design Itrsquos a testament to us that wersquore on the right path to produce these unique pieces

Who are some of your favourite designersGosh where do we start We tend to not follow any one specific style our homes and how we dress is a combination of what we love what makes us feel good whatrsquos

practical as mums with young children and what makes us smile to look at We prefer pieces that we know we will love in years to come and invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time- our mum is a big advocate of this

Having an Italian heritage itrsquos hard to not mention some of the European designers we love Marni Missoni and Miu Miu More broadly we love the unique and intelligent designs from Issey Miyake New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker has been a favourite for many years and locally Willow and Ginger amp Smart to name a few

For the home we admire the wealth of local designers such as Pop amp Scott Basil Bang and Made By Tait Artist wise we really love the happiness in Kirra Jamisonrsquos workGetting back to bathrooms- the team at Artedomus have a seriously lust worthy collection and the Melbourne showroom designed by Thomas Coward and Studio You Me is definitely the hottest show room in Australia at the moment It was also the host of our first Cosiacute photo shoot Thomasrsquos Gem stool and PYNN hooks are absolutely hot

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyOur first collection is a suite of four designs We adore the purple and blue hues in Confetti Stripe the intricate and more feminine appeal

of Tickle Me Pink we were thrilled with where the design for Rainbow Rain ended up- wersquove taken a twist of the popular rain drop look with our bold lightening strikes and we know Paint Splatter is a classic So we really love them all and that was what we promised ourselves through the design process we had to love each one and be proud to have it part of Cosiacute

What has been your biggest highlightGiven we are still in launch phase (official launch is at Life In Style- 30th July in Melbourne) everyday day offers something new and is an absolute highlight The thrill of getting our first order was pretty special and the overwhelming interest by retailers and media has really blown us away

What are your plans for the futureWersquore bursting with ideas for future designs products and collaborations and canrsquot wait to release our second range watch this space

Cosi towels are available to pre-order now available August

CONTACT cositowelscomauCosi Towels is launching at the Life Instyle amp Kids Instyle MelbourneThursday 30 July - Sunday 2 Aug 2015Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens

Photography Sean FennessyStyling Megan Morton

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

MELISSArsquoS MOODBOARD

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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GET THE LOOKComplete your living space with one of these great pieces

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

LOVE

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Luisa Brimble

Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Dee Tang creates a cushion collection inspired by vintage years which evokes a laidback island-luse feel

KAWAIIAN LION

Tell us a bit about your Kawaiian LionKawaiian Lion is about homewares that you your big dude and little ones can all enjoy It is about hardy cushions and blankets that you can roll around throw on the floor or take out to the beach with you Itrsquos about being inspired by vintage from the 60rsquos 70rsquos and creating wallpaper and prints that embody the look and feel of a bygone era We apply fashion techniques such as stonewashing to our cushions to create that super soft like yoursquove had this forever ever feel It is about creating a home that is non-gender specific and does not scream ldquogurrrlrdquo or ldquoman caverdquo It is about finding that balance and about evoking a laidback island-luxe kind of feel It is about not taking ourselves too seriously and embracing a jumble of prints textures and playing with signwriting and old surf lingo

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundI grew up in Western Australia always wanting to escape the aridity and isolation I became preoccupied with travelling from my late teens to mid 20rsquos living working and playing overseas in spain central americas and Japan I came back to Australia to return to design school and catch up with family and destiny I started out dressing windows at American Apparel after finishing a Diploma in Design at RMIT university in Melbourne and moved onto working as a Visual Merchandiser for Sportsgirl One Teaspoon and as a Creative for Topshop From there I took part in a blink and you will miss it TV show called ldquoTop Designrdquo which nudged me into the world of styling and interiors After that I begun freelancing as a props stylist making sourcing and creating props and sets for fashion and commercial shoots

What sparked you to create your businessIt was a conversation I had with a close friend

Laura Liles who started the label with me while we were selling wares at the Kirribilli market We lamented how we could not find awesome cushions we dug with patchwork airbrush prints embroidery and in denim With her design and production skills and my vision to realise this brand and my husband Desmondrsquos artwork soon after we were creating our first range ldquoLove is an islandrdquo It all came about very organically and naturally and it just felt like it was the right thing for us to do at the time Laura has since stepped back into the fashion world and starting her own label

What processes are involved in creating your piecesI often dream about cushions Yes I know right They infiltrate my waking and sub conscious state My dreams are littered with ideas of stonewashed denim and patterns and I often wake up and draw down ideas I get as soon as I get up in the morning Other times just a small piece of fabric a picture on instagram or a radical pair of jeans on etsy will set the wheels in motion to develop a new design I source a lot of pieces from etsy and I enjoy translating vintage for a modern audience I love finding motifs and techniques from the 60rsquos and 70rsquos and embracing them into Kawaiian Lion design for the home Once an idea is sketched out I drew up a specification sheet and send it to our maker in Bali who will develop the piece We work back and worth adjusting the design accordingly With all our denim it gets made overseas and then sent back to Sydney to wash Our denim goes through a heavy stonewash process similar to a pair of jeans will endure Mounds of pumice stones are thrown in a massive turbine to roll over and over our denim to make it super ridiculously soft and worn

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

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Then if the piece requires printing we take it to a bespoke printing house also here in Sydney and hand print all our sea-slang slogans So by the time it reaches our customers our Kawaiian designs have been touched by many a crafty hands

What inspires you in your designsThe original picture which sparked off this label and designs to this day I still remember clearly I was teaching English and painting surfboards in japan and loved going into tower records in Tokyo to read expensive magazines I could not afford to buy I picked up a copy of the latest British vogue summer 2006 and flicked open to a shoot by the late photographer Corinne Day She shot the then up-and-coming Gemma Ward for a swim summer shoot in the Northern Beaches My mouth was agape There were these incredible airbrushed surfboards with psychedelic colours and oceanography I had never laid eyes on before I tore out the pic and kept it for years to come To make a super long winded story short I fell in love with an airbrush artist man along the way ended up on the northern beaches a stone throw away from where the shoot had taken place and creating this label having

been inspired by a single photograph and all that it embodied

What do you love the most about having your own labelThere are so many things I love working from home I am a complete homebody I can make decisions without running them by others I am able to process my creative ideas and action them into actual designs I get to spend more time with my family as I donrsquot have to commute anywhere to work I enjoy the process of collaborating with other artists and finding this community of people who are tapped into the same zeitgeist I feel ridiculously fortunate that this label has been embraced and found an audience who totally dig it

Who are some of your favourite designersMartyn Worthington ndash an old fella who airbrushes original 70rsquos style boards down in Mona Vale I really dig Japanese artist Hiroshige and his simplistic block prints Macintosh and his decadent deco signature I like the selbyrsquos photographs Tim Walker rainbow fiends Aviator Nation American patchwork from the depression era Peggy Oki - the original dogtown girl And my husband Desmond Sweeney who paints beautiful dreamy fantastical scenes

What is your favourite item in your store

right now and whyThe surfolk superpocket in stonewashed black denim which holds my keys nappies and randomn toys and snacks while looking vintage 80rsquos rock all at the same time and the Major Peace Out in sand linen - because of the patchwork peace detail the super softness of the linen and how awesome it is to laze with on the lounge

What has been your biggest highlightFeaturing in Real Living and Broadsheet has been awesome but itrsquos really the little things Itrsquos the emails and instagram messages I get from customers who tell me how stoked they are with their Kawaiian goodies It reminds me that I am doing exactly what I should be doing right now There are moments where I feel bummed that Irsquom not saving the world but then I remember I am helping to save living spaces from an ugly hell

What are your plans for the futureKawaiian Nights ndash bedding linen range for big and little dudes

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your businessUm It is not a business Itrsquos a lifestyle Itrsquos love Itrsquos family

CONTACTkawaiianlioncom

Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

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BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Photography Luisa Brimble

The Luneta rug by Art Hide features a stunning scalloped laser burn on premium hide Price $1395 Stockist arthidecomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

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LOVE

Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

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Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

STORE PROFILE

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Connie Kantares chats with us as we explore her rare treasures which exudes bohemian luxe

HOUSE OF GYPSY

Tell us a bit about your business and how it was formedMaking unique treasures easily accessible is what House of Gypsy is all about To make this happen first and foremost we needed stock a website and beautiful imagery to match team that with an Instagram account full of inspiration and House of Gypsy is more than an online retailer itrsquos a little community of like-minded people with an appreciation for bohemian luxe

How did your career beginHaving explored all the little nooks and crannies of beautiful countries including America Turkey Spain Italy and Greece I found myself in homewares heaven picturing these items in my living room or bedroom back home but disappointed at the fact that it would just be too difficult to get things there Inspired by my travels I wanted to make rare treasures like the ones I fell in love with big or small easily accessible to gypsy souls everywhere

What sparked you to create your businessI took a leap of faith I saw a space for my ideas vision and passion in a niche market that shares my love for all things homewares and design and I just went for it Renovating my own home and enjoying every single bit of the process ndash from choosing items to deciding on where each is going to live was the driving force behind House of Gypsy

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how do you select the right item for your storeMy products are mainly sourced from lands far far away including India Mexico Morocco Turkey and America with some hidden gems found closer to home on Australian shores Each item is personally and carefully selected by me When Irsquom deciding on what to welcome into the House of Gypsy family a lot of thought goes into how the chosen item can be featured in a home ndash whether it works to

stand alone or how it can come together to tell a story

What do you love the most about having your own storeI love that I can independently express my own visions and style through my brand and hope that others can see and appreciate it too House of Gypsy is my baby and I feel proud that I have raised and help her grow through my own perseverance and passion for what I love to do

Who are some of your favourite designersI draw inspiration from all sorts of creative outlets ndash whether that be fashion editorial or art Designers include Spell amp the Gypsy Collective from Byron Bay Samantha Wills Sibella Court amp Frida Kahlo as they express a real bohemian and gypsy flair

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

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BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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What do you consider to be a must have item in your homeGiven that wersquore in winter I would have to say that a must-have item at the moment is anything that can keep you warm and cosy on chilly nights without sacrificing on style Our Moroccan Pom Pom Blankets are crafted from quality wool and make a great addition to your bedroom or sofa When yoursquore not using it to snuggle up in they also make the perfect throw meaning that they will transcend through the seasons and be appreciated all year round

What has been your biggest highlightApart from the thrill of jumping into the unknown taking risks and watching your own

business grow organically I would have to say the biggest highlight thus far has been expanding House of Gypsy from solely an online store to a physical store Our items are now available at The Works in Glebe Sydney which is something that Irsquom so excited about Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeEvery new trend has an expiry date Stick to what you really love draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere but make the end result your own Mix it up pick and choose break the rules tell a story In my opinion homes with the most personality have so many different personas A few one off antique or vintage pieces here and there always make a good statement piece amongst a contemporary backdrop

What do you foresee as the next big trendCopper neutral tones and minimalism are having a serious moment and it doesnrsquot look like theyrsquore going anywhere for a while However for me I like to keep it real As Le Corbesier a famous Architect once said ndash styles are a lie I see a lsquotrendrsquo as an individual choice For me vintage has no expiry and still lives on through every trend Trends do come and go but at House of Gypsy we have cultivated our products and style with a timelessness appeal that can be enjoyed and appreciated years on end

CONTACT houseofgypsycom

Styling amp Photography Chad Gibson and Cecilia Humphrey from Not Our Field notourfieldcom

By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

LOVE

Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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By Julia Green Greenhouse Interiors Contributing Interiors Editorwwwgreenhouseinteriorscomau Society of Wanderers societyofwandererssocietyofwandererscomPhotography cricket_studio wwwcricket-studiocomauStyling Julia Green greenhouseinteriorsStyle assist Noeumll Coughlan ncinteriorssociety of wanderers

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Monique Plunkett embraced her personal connection to gardening creating Staghorn discover more and learn her top tips for successful indoor plants

STAGHORN

Tell us a bit about StaghornPlant curiosities

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundYou could say Irsquom a bit of an adventurous creative having travelled up and down the east coast of Australia I grew up in Canberra and since lived in Brisbane Sydney The Central Coast NSW and now settled in Melbourne for the last 3 years Having a creative drive led me to work as graphic designer early on but I never felt like it was quiet the right for me In my mid twenties I needed to slow down due to illness and saw it as an opportunity to study horticulture and try my hand at working outside which thankfully was exactly what I needed Over the years Irsquove worked in the landscaping industry in sales marketing garden and balcony design and even had my own textiles label Elkhorn

What inspired you to create StaghornItrsquos definitely something that Irsquove wanted to do for years since I began studying horticulture in 2006 Irsquove always been most happy and inspired when Irsquom outside creating and amongst plants While I love the connection people have with plants and the way we interact with them on daily basis and bring them into our liveshellip without realising it or not plants play an integral part of our wellbeing and make a space more productive and the air cleaner I wanted to help make it possible for everyonersquos spaces to be greener and happierEven when I named my textiles business Elkhorn (one of my favourite plants) I named it in view of incorporating plant design into the business which I did dabble in over that time Over the last couple of years I could see plants really building momentum in the designinterior world and thought therersquos

really no better time to start my journey into the plant world again Hence the beginning of Staghorn

Where did your love of gardening come fromMy parents always loved being out in the garden so I guess it was a natural part of my life from an early age While I always loved spending time in my grandparentrsquos garden on the central coast it was a place that instantly transported to another worldMy Mana had a garden full of exotic flowering plants from Camellias gardenias and Dahlias and Pop being a collector had an abundance of potted plants under a big pine tree where he would grow Cymbidium orchids Zygocactus and spider plants etc all the great old fashion plants that are beginning to have a resurgence now

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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What services does Staghorn provideStaghorn offers an interior and exterior plant design service and installation making home offices retail and cafes greener Designs can be as simple as feature potted plants to an array of hanging plants and botanical sculpturesStaghornrsquos online store also offers an ever evolving range of unique botanical designs from single air plants to custom made

epiphyte wall mounts featuring Staghorns or Elkhorns

What are your top 3 indoor plant tipsKeep your plants close to a water source especially if yoursquore forgetful about watering It makes watering so much easier If yoursquore unsure abo ut watering then give the soil a quick check and if itrsquos still wet hold off watering until itrsquos dried outCirculate plants throughout the house especially through winter and summer when the elements are extreme Place them outside

every couple of weeks when itrsquos sunny or raining letting them have some time with the air flowing through their leaves and a good watering especially if itrsquos raining (just donrsquot forgot theyrsquore out there)

Give your plant some loving ndash clean the leaves as dust can quickly cover them and block out the sunlight provide it with a shower or wipe them over damp sponge Trim away any brown or dried leaves this will encourage new growth and is amazing to watch new leaves spiral up and open

What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

CONTACT staghornnetau

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Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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What are your favourite plants at the moment and whyAh where do I begin Irsquod be mad not to say Staghorns and elkhorns right I really have a love for the quirky and unusual Jurassic looking plants The epiphye family a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives itrsquos moisture and nutrients from the air are really fascinating you can learn a lot from them they can be small and beautiful like colourful lichen found on branches to many variations of airplants which are so

easy and fun to add to indoor display and the majestic Staghorn and Elkhorns which are naturally found in the forest growing on palms and trees They are all so unusual and interesting theyrsquore like having a piece of art thatrsquos forever changing and evolving

Others that have always been top of my list arePandanus tectorius ndash lsquoScrew pinersquo yoursquoll find these small trees further up north up the coast I love the architectural lines and

ancient looking trunks with their exposed aerial roots Alocasia macrorrhiza ndash they have amazing gigantic leaves that make you feel like yoursquore in a jungle when your just stand in a suburban gardenZamioculcas zamiifolia ndash lsquoZanzibar Gemrsquos the best indoor plant for low light spots if yoursquore going to neglect any plant this would be the one They thrive on it

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Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

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Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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BONE INLAY

Cuban bone inlay commode and beaded chandelierStyling Ruth WelsbyPhotography Mike BakerStockist wwwfentonandfentoncomau

1] Grey Marrakech Bone Inlay Bedside Table Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau2] Bone inlay cross Beautifully hand carved camel bone inset pattern with black fill and bone surround

Price $299 Stockist wwwlucaandevecomau3] Large Round Rattan Tray - Whitewash Price $78 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

4] Lalit Coffee Table Stunning opium style coffee table with intricate bone inlay design is all a room needs to bring it to life Price $1750 Stockist wwwjadeandjasminecomau

5] Bone Inlay Picture Frame Harlequin Price $80 Stockist wwwecochiccomau6] Sapphire amp Bone Inlay Crested Mirror Price $895 Stockist wwwzohiinteriorscomau

7] Taj Rectangular Bone Inlay Coffee Table Price $1965 Stockist wwwalcollectionscomau8] Bone Inlay Side Table - Aqua Polka Dot Price $385 Stockist wwwelisiumcomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Furniture is so important- its how we live its how we organise ourselves and arrange our lives in our living spaces

Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Ex-government issue inspired furniture handcrafted by husband and wife duo Mark and Emma Cleine

INDUSTRIA X

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Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

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6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Photography Armelle HabibStyling Aimee Tarulli

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Tell us a bit about Industria XIndustria X makes industrial ex-government issue inspired furniture We make chairs tables and trolleys among other bespoke pieces and fittings

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy husband Mark is a carpenter and now looks after the production of Industria X Irsquom also the Director of Lumiere Art + Co and look after the creative of Industria X We have a small team and base ourselves in a huge studio overlooking Westernport Bay on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria

What sparked you to create your businessWe both are movers and like to run things our own way Mark had an amazing client base as a carpenter however felt a change in direction was needed Irsquove always had a love of functional design and production and wanted Mark to work by my side Itrsquos a perfect match An art studio on one side of the factory and the other side is a full workshop for furniture manufacture Studio life is family friendly and close to Red Hill where we live with our gorgeous young boys Lenny and Beau

What processes are involved in creating your pieces

Industria X manufactures so we make everything to order Itrsquos wonderful because we can change specs to suit a clientrsquos need or to suit a look we are after Locally made means less freight less packaging shorter lead times and work for our team

What inspires you in your designsWe both love French Industrial Furniture and Australian ex-government issue furniture from the 20th century We love a beautiful balance of form function and honesty in materials

What do you love the most about having your own labelTaking pieces home to try them Samples

NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

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1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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togr

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Roh

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OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

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NATURAL BOHEMIAN NURSERIES MELISSA LEE EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

A design that is gender neutral and made up of natural materials has been the biggest request and theme among new parents recently and there is little wonder why There is a shift towards natural and neutral looking rooms with a bit of a bohemian feel to them and this is especially true for nurseries and what a perfect place to start

The look is achieved with one-off hand made products being made the feature of the room along a soft natural colour theme Think lots of natural woods and natural fiber rugs soft washy colour tones drawn from nature on a neutral background plus the use of unique pieces such as beautiful hand weaved wall hangings or organic tree branches used as clothes rails which give the rooms a complete individual feel to what you see mainstream

Pieces are all considered and are often in their raw state giving the room a less polished finish but a very inviting and cozy feel

A bohemian style perfectly suits nurseries as the theme is calming and inspiring for little ones The nature element is strong with the inclusion of gorgeous animals and fauna Beautiful potted plants really add to this look as do recycled items and there is also the opportunity to use heirloom or vintage pieces with ease in this design which really adds to the nostalgia

Why I love the natural bohemian style for nurseries1 Because of the neutral colour palette the design is perfect for those parents wanting something non-gender specific

melissa leeMelissa an Interior stylist from Young Folk absolutely loves well-designed and stylish spaces for children to dream in play in and create in and her designs cover all ages from nurseries through to teenage retreatswwwyoungfolkstorecomau

Image sourced from Sharon Montrose from Animal Print Shop theanimalprintshopcom

2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

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5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Published by Winkelen (ABN 75 970351 445)No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders

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DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNER WARESWOULD YOU LIKE A FREE EDITORIAL FEATURE ON YOUR STORE

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2 Natural fibers and naturally made products are perfect for babies rooms and we all want the best for our children from their bedding down to the amount of toxins amp man made materials3 The design is also not overly baby so will last through from newborn to a much older child making the theme a good choice for the budget conscious 4 The room design wonrsquot date Although this theme is on-trend at present you can create the look without needing to buy over trendy products or shop in specific stores 5 The design can be done so many ways and is as organic as theme itself resulting in personal one off room design for your little one

wwwyoungfolkstorecomau

1 Sheepskin hide from Table Tonic wwwtabletoniccomau2 Timber start light from Millie amp Eugine wwwmillyandeugenecomau

3 Teeny cot in crisp white by Incy wwwincyinteriorscomau4 Hanging wooden plaque by Zilvi amp Hello Little Birdie www

5 Fauna Scapes artwork from Paper Empire wwwpaperempirecomau6 Armadillo amp Co Petunia Rug wwwarmadillo-cocom

6 Bambi chair by Takeshi Sawada wwwtop3bydesigncomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

continued on next page gt

lt continued from previous page

What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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White on white delicate and natural textures add a hint of gypsy and you have Losari by Kirsty Ballentine Turnbull

LOSARI

Tell us a bit about LosariLosari is a lifestyle home and woman brand inspired by the very essence of its name spirit of the earth (in ancient Javanese) I manifested the Losari story in a little beautiful white studio at the back of my garden with the intention of creating gorgeous treasures for the home and woman in a signature pallet of white on white delicate pastels and natural textures Along the way my path crossed with a fellow kindred spirit Leanne who has joined the Losari journey ndash bonding with the energy behind Losari and the spirit of adventure ahead We aspire to create quality beautiful treasures for the home and woman a kind of beauty that

whispers ldquostop the world and take a deep breathrdquo

How did your career beginFor most of my working life I have worked in the corporate and consulting world in the field of organisational development I studied psychology and from there found myself in a variety of people-focused roles I loved working one on one with people to help them achieve insight as to who they are what they want and how they could get there Behind the scenes though I have always been an artist and am affectionately known by my loved ones as being an urban hippy and gypsy spirit

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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What sparked you to create your own businessI have always loved interiors and when it came to designing my own home I simply could not find the homewares I was imagining In particular my capiz shell pendants I found them hard to find and was in love with shell pendants for their texture and whimsical nature Not long after my best friend Sonia and I embarked on an adventure (Sonia the scooter driver map reader Losari Operations Manager and my soul sister) and voila ndash a container of Losarirsquos first collection arrivedThe Losari story actually manifested long before the house and our first buying adventure For me Losari is an expression of love and devotion I made the conscious decision to live authentically and make the brave move to create a life and work connected as one built on a foundation of creativity and connecting with others I am fortunate to have the love and support of my family with me every step of the way

Can you tell us where you source your gorgeous homewares from and how you select the right itemsWe design the majority of Losari treasures and then go about the journey of finding the right manufacturers At the moment our treasures are made in India Indonesia Bangladesh and China I really have this strong belief that energy needs to flow harmoniously right from the design phase through to the Losari treasure arriving at our customers home or store That means the people who craft our wares need to be looked after well and any one that touches the product along its journey needs to be on that same harmonious wavelength Thatrsquos what makes every day special for me ndash how we connect with everyone along the chain right through to our customersLeanne and I always say when it comes to designing a new Losari treasure ndash we have to love it If there is any doubt we wonrsquot do it We are designing some beautiful new linens a macrameacute story and excitingly ndash our first Losari Woman collection for SpringSummer 1617

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

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black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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What do you love about having your own labelThe creativity and the connectivity with others There is also a great sense of pride when our customers express their delight with their Losari treasures and I see our beautiful images being shared on social media I love being designer artistic director photographer production manager administrator and sales rep ndash all in one day

What has been your biggest highlightCreating a strong Australian brand that people

identify with When my children friends and friends of friends see something and say ldquoThatrsquos so Losarirdquo People know that we are all about white on white delicate pastels and natural textures And we are always being asked for new treasures For me thatrsquos a huge highlight and personal accomplishment

What do you consider to be a must have item for your homeA Losari home is built on a pallet of white and texture with a strong sense of softness Feathers are a must Macrameacute is a must

We have just designed our new Indrani macrameacute cushion which is a big feather filled tassel-adorned textured delight Irsquod also say beautiful melt-in-your-hand-soft Indian linens that make your heart sing

Do you have any advice for our readers who love all things for the homeGo with what you love Listen to that little voice Go with the flow and trust your instincts

CONTACTlosaricomau

classic provincial

French Provincial Living Room PackageFrench provincial sofa in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench louis chair in either oak or antique white frame with either natural or charcoal linenFrench style coffee tablePrice $2910Stockist lavenderhillinteriorscomau

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

lt continued from previous page

Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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an Y

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OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

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6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

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Page 52: Winkelen July 2015

1] FV Rattan Basket with Handles Price $359 Stockist wwwvillamaisoncom2] French Linen Wingback Handcrafted from solid birch and upholstered in 100

black linen Price $1169 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau3] Timber Chandelier White Price $260 Stockist wwwlifestylehomeandlivingcomau

4] Blue Stripe Square Cushion Covers Set Price $85 Stockist wwwthedharmadoorcomau5] Elegant French Provincial 2 drawers with the distressed look that improves with wear and tear Stockist wwwvavoomcomau

6] Extension Round Table - Oak Price $2277 Stockists wwwvavoomcomau7] Villa Grande Cafe Barstool - Aged white Price $13650 Stockist provincialhomelivingcomau

8] Regent Candles Simple and provincial in style inspired by deco and art nouveau styles Stockist wwwthiscomau

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Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

lt continued from previous page

Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

Pho

togr

pahy

Roh

an Y

oung

OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

DIRECTORY

ADVERTISE HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $15

CONTACT US AT advertisingwinkelenmagazinecomau

HAYMES PAINTwwwhaymespaintcomau

wwwfacebookcomHaymespaintinstagramcomhaymespaint

NEUTRAL INSTINCTwwwneutralinstinctcomau

wwwfacebookcomneutralinstinctinstagramcomneutralinstinct

wwwpinterestcomneutralinstinct

A BOY NAMED AARONwwwaboynamedaaroncomau

wwwinstagramcomaboynamedaaron (Explore aboynamedaaron)

wwwfacebookcomaboynamedaaron

A CUT ABOVE THE RETSYwwwacutabovetheretsycom

wwwinstagramcomacutabovetheretsywwwfacebookcomACutAboveTheRetsy

YOUNG FOLKyoungfolkstorecomau

facebookcompagesYoung-Folk-Store instagramcomyoungfolkstore

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEART

onehundredpercentheartcomau facebookcomonehundredpercentheart instagramcomonehundredpercentheart

VILLAGE STORESwwwvillagestorescomau

instagramcomvillagestoreswwwfacebookcomvillagestores

NORSU INTERIORSwwwnorsucomau

Instagram - instagramcomnorsuinteriorsFacebook - wwwfacebookcomnorsuinteriorsPinterest - wwwpinterestcomnorsuinteriors

CONTACT US

Published by Winkelen (ABN 75 970351 445)No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders

6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For advertising enquiries advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

NEXT ISSUE OUT AUGUST 3

DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNER WARESWOULD YOU LIKE A FREE EDITORIAL FEATURE ON YOUR STORE

EMAIL HELLOWINKELENMAGAZINECOM TODAY

WINKELEN OFFERS AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING STARTING FROM AN INCREDIBLE $40

wwwwinkelenmagazinecomwwwfacebookcomwinkelenmagazine

email hellowinkelenmagazinecom6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For all advertising enquiries please contact advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

Page 53: Winkelen July 2015

Sarah Neilsen chats with us about the beginnings of Penny Farthing Design House and introduces the talented artists within the collection

PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE

A bit about Penny Farthing Design House and how it was formed Penny Farthing Design house is a print gallery working with a range of artists in various stages of their creative journey The Business was created originally in conjunction with my sister and was born from a desire to find modern and accessible artworks that really enhance the interior at a reasonable price point We began purely as an online presence but we now also run the business out of Balmain East Its great to see the collection come to life in a physical form and we really enjoy how the gallery really is a connection to our customers and the community However the online business does allow us to access a customer base overseas and we get a real buzz when we send a lsquoFrankrsquo to New York or a Gabrijela Polic to a boarding house in London

Tell us about the team behind Penny FarthingWe have a talented and eclectic team coming from a range of backgrounds including architecture industrial design marketing film and fine arts This allows for a certain diversity and creativity that comes together to bring our collection to market We find the workplace is a constant source of inspiration for us all and we really enjoy the collaborative atmosphere

How do you select the right artist for your collection What are you looking forAt Penny Farthing we find our artists organically and the process has been very natural to date It might be that they have walked into our space or that we saw their works in an exhibition We work with artists who are passionate and pour heart and soul into their artworks Our pieces come together

as a total collection while also suiting a range of interiors We want them to enhance and inspire any space and its been really interesting watching the business evolve over time as new artists bring a new style and energy to the collection

Can you give us a little background on each your each artists at the momentWe currently stock works by 10 different artistsErica Smith who has been with us from the beginning works with a range of mediums including typography and a fun collection of animals including a deer named lsquoReginaldrsquo and a Bulldog named lsquoFrenchyrsquo Chloe Harris is a newer artist who is inspired by the beauty within nature Her works include detailed etchings of landscapes and a series of fine drawings of bugs and beatles

continued on next page gt

STORE PROFILE

lt continued from previous page

Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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Jordan Conaghan is a National Art School graduate One of his seriesrsquo is very graphic and sharp while the other is a lot more organic and features birds painted in watercolour Gabrijela Polic is an artist whose works feature a strong emphasis on colour intricacies and pattern and is both organic and abstract

Madeleine Luschwitz is our in house artist who completes finishing touches to artworks that have an additional layer after production and also creates original pieces as part of our collection She is a talented being that works on creating a wide range of installations for the gallery and our windows fronting Darling StAnne Delaney our new sculpture artist has recently joined us with a highly clever ceramic bone like sculpture that we have in a range of

sizes in both black and whitesFlavia Julius is a Brazilian artist that has been deeply inspired by Aboriginal works so these pieces are a colourful collaboration of both culturesHeather Brodie is an art teacher whose works are an exploration of patterns and form They are simple statement pieces in both abstract painting and detailed drawing Tim Pascoe and Phil Noller have both produced amazing photographic works that

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

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Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

Pho

togr

pahy

Roh

an Y

oung

OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

DIRECTORY

ADVERTISE HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $15

CONTACT US AT advertisingwinkelenmagazinecomau

HAYMES PAINTwwwhaymespaintcomau

wwwfacebookcomHaymespaintinstagramcomhaymespaint

NEUTRAL INSTINCTwwwneutralinstinctcomau

wwwfacebookcomneutralinstinctinstagramcomneutralinstinct

wwwpinterestcomneutralinstinct

A BOY NAMED AARONwwwaboynamedaaroncomau

wwwinstagramcomaboynamedaaron (Explore aboynamedaaron)

wwwfacebookcomaboynamedaaron

A CUT ABOVE THE RETSYwwwacutabovetheretsycom

wwwinstagramcomacutabovetheretsywwwfacebookcomACutAboveTheRetsy

YOUNG FOLKyoungfolkstorecomau

facebookcompagesYoung-Folk-Store instagramcomyoungfolkstore

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEART

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VILLAGE STORESwwwvillagestorescomau

instagramcomvillagestoreswwwfacebookcomvillagestores

NORSU INTERIORSwwwnorsucomau

Instagram - instagramcomnorsuinteriorsFacebook - wwwfacebookcomnorsuinteriorsPinterest - wwwpinterestcomnorsuinteriors

CONTACT US

Published by Winkelen (ABN 75 970351 445)No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders

6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For advertising enquiries advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

NEXT ISSUE OUT AUGUST 3

DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNER WARESWOULD YOU LIKE A FREE EDITORIAL FEATURE ON YOUR STORE

EMAIL HELLOWINKELENMAGAZINECOM TODAY

WINKELEN OFFERS AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING STARTING FROM AN INCREDIBLE $40

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Page 55: Winkelen July 2015

round out our diverse range From detailed shots of Sydney to cafe scenes in Venice they are all timeless and modern works within any space

We also carry a range of Max Dupain prints from his estate

Do you have a favourite piece in your collectionThere are many favourites within the

collection but it is always very exciting when something new comes in Over the last couple of months we have remodelled our web site to showcase these recent additions so at the moment I am really enjoying how these new works breathe new life to our collection

continued on next page gt

Clockwise from far left lsquoBloomrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoAmazonrsquo canvas artwork by Flavia Julius lsquoSilent Joyrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoThe Love Stackrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoStillrsquo canvas artwork by Chloe Harris lsquoHendrixrsquo the Hyland Cow by Erica Smith

lt continued from previous page

Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Do you have any tips in how to choice the right piece for your homeThe obvious answer is to choose something you love Once you have got that right it is then important to think about the size and scale and how it will fit in your space Even in small spaces it can be good to put large works in order to make the room feel larger A vast portion of our collection is

monochromatic as we want it to enhance the space and not to necessarily over power it so colour choice is a really good thing to think about Also having a connection with an artwork is going to allow it to build its own personality amongst the home or space and other collectables within the room So when it comes to choosing the right piece of art as it is in life you should always trust your instinct

Who are some of your favourite artist at the momentDavid Bromleyrsquos work is very identifiable and always adds a bit of attitude to any interiorI have a real passion for photography and especially iconic photographers such as Bert Stern Bruno Benini Louise Dahl Wolfe and Arthur Elgort whose works I have a couple of in my home It would not be complete without mentioning Max Dupain who is Australiarsquos most iconic photographer and it

Clockwise from far left Coogee SLSC by photographer Phil Noller lsquoNature Collidingrsquo by Jordan Conaghan lsquoThe Jolly Bunchrsquo by Gabrijela Polic lsquoMacawrsquo by Jordan Conaghan ldquoGus the Greatrdquo by brilliant Erica Smith lsquoGlorious Bindingsrsquo by Gabrijela Polic

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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pahy

Roh

an Y

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OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

DIRECTORY

ADVERTISE HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $15

CONTACT US AT advertisingwinkelenmagazinecomau

HAYMES PAINTwwwhaymespaintcomau

wwwfacebookcomHaymespaintinstagramcomhaymespaint

NEUTRAL INSTINCTwwwneutralinstinctcomau

wwwfacebookcomneutralinstinctinstagramcomneutralinstinct

wwwpinterestcomneutralinstinct

A BOY NAMED AARONwwwaboynamedaaroncomau

wwwinstagramcomaboynamedaaron (Explore aboynamedaaron)

wwwfacebookcomaboynamedaaron

A CUT ABOVE THE RETSYwwwacutabovetheretsycom

wwwinstagramcomacutabovetheretsywwwfacebookcomACutAboveTheRetsy

YOUNG FOLKyoungfolkstorecomau

facebookcompagesYoung-Folk-Store instagramcomyoungfolkstore

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEART

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VILLAGE STORESwwwvillagestorescomau

instagramcomvillagestoreswwwfacebookcomvillagestores

NORSU INTERIORSwwwnorsucomau

Instagram - instagramcomnorsuinteriorsFacebook - wwwfacebookcomnorsuinteriorsPinterest - wwwpinterestcomnorsuinteriors

CONTACT US

Published by Winkelen (ABN 75 970351 445)No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders

6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For advertising enquiries advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

NEXT ISSUE OUT AUGUST 3

DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNER WARESWOULD YOU LIKE A FREE EDITORIAL FEATURE ON YOUR STORE

EMAIL HELLOWINKELENMAGAZINECOM TODAY

WINKELEN OFFERS AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING STARTING FROM AN INCREDIBLE $40

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Page 57: Winkelen July 2015

is a real privilege to be able to sell his works through Penny Farthing Design House These are timeless beautiful pieces that hold an important aspect of Australian history and so it feels really special to have them within our collection

What has been Penny Farthingrsquos biggest highlightThe biggest highlight was to see the business evolve beyond just an online presence to a

physical gallery space in Balmain East Over the last 18 months the business has grown significantly and this important step has been vital to this process I still pinch myself when I drive by and see this historic building that was previously vacant and has now come to life with our gorgeous team and artworks

Do you have anything new in store for Penny FarthingThis week we received a new series due to be

online shortly which includes a detailed study of bugs beatles and flora They are by Chloe Harris who is a gorgeous young and very driven artist from Sydney However at the beginning of winter we added just over 35 new works to our site so it is a really exciting time for the gallery

CONTACTpennyfarthingdhcomau

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

Pho

togr

pahy

Roh

an Y

oung

OLLI amp ASHwwwolliandashcomau facebookcomolliandash instagramcomolliandash

DIRECTORY

ADVERTISE HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $15

CONTACT US AT advertisingwinkelenmagazinecomau

HAYMES PAINTwwwhaymespaintcomau

wwwfacebookcomHaymespaintinstagramcomhaymespaint

NEUTRAL INSTINCTwwwneutralinstinctcomau

wwwfacebookcomneutralinstinctinstagramcomneutralinstinct

wwwpinterestcomneutralinstinct

A BOY NAMED AARONwwwaboynamedaaroncomau

wwwinstagramcomaboynamedaaron (Explore aboynamedaaron)

wwwfacebookcomaboynamedaaron

A CUT ABOVE THE RETSYwwwacutabovetheretsycom

wwwinstagramcomacutabovetheretsywwwfacebookcomACutAboveTheRetsy

YOUNG FOLKyoungfolkstorecomau

facebookcompagesYoung-Folk-Store instagramcomyoungfolkstore

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEART

onehundredpercentheartcomau facebookcomonehundredpercentheart instagramcomonehundredpercentheart

VILLAGE STORESwwwvillagestorescomau

instagramcomvillagestoreswwwfacebookcomvillagestores

NORSU INTERIORSwwwnorsucomau

Instagram - instagramcomnorsuinteriorsFacebook - wwwfacebookcomnorsuinteriorsPinterest - wwwpinterestcomnorsuinteriors

CONTACT US

Published by Winkelen (ABN 75 970351 445)No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the copyright holders

6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For advertising enquiries advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

NEXT ISSUE OUT AUGUST 3

DO YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNER WARESWOULD YOU LIKE A FREE EDITORIAL FEATURE ON YOUR STORE

EMAIL HELLOWINKELENMAGAZINECOM TODAY

WINKELEN OFFERS AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING STARTING FROM AN INCREDIBLE $40

wwwwinkelenmagazinecomwwwfacebookcomwinkelenmagazine

email hellowinkelenmagazinecom6 Bardoo Court Leopold Geelong Victoria 3224

For all advertising enquiries please contact advertisingwinkelenmagazinecom

Page 58: Winkelen July 2015

stylish CORK

OYOY Cork TrisseThe Cork Trisse can be used as a side table bedside table or stool Price $299Stockist se3conz

1] Cork Espresso Cup Beautiful natural cork and earthenware designs for daily life Price $975 Stockist wwwizzyandjeanconz2] The Ando pendant Price $169 Stockist wwwbeaconlightingcomau

3] Trivet Coasters Made from a composite of recycled cork and rubber the trivet coasters are a modular system Price $3995 Stockist utedesigncomau

4] Smed bar stool Stockist greatdanecontractcom5] Bloomingville Cork amp Ceramic Vase - Black Price $89 Stockist wwwroomandbloomcomau

6] Davis amp Waddell Terra Ceramic Bottle Stopper Assorted Price $699 Stockist wwwdavisandwaddellcomau7] Sterling Silver Stag Head Stopper Price $170 Stockist toomarvellousco

8] Ashdene - White Zig Zag Cork Placemats Price $20 Stockist wwwaston-jamescomau9] Menu Water Carafe 12L With Cork Lid Price $9995 Stockist wwwstemonlinecomau

10] Ronny Stool Made from Cork and Aluminium Price $190 Stockist Tiny Kiosk11] Menu - Storage Stone Jar with Lid Sand Price $9995 Stockist wwwsafarilivingcom

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

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Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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Page 60: Winkelen July 2015

Christian Munari and Chris Cacoyiannis take us behind the brand and how they created perfection

WAX MUSE

Tell us a bit about Wax Muse Wax Muse was formed in 2014 by Melbournian duo Chris and Christian We are a small batch candle company with a focus on producing premium quality all natural 100 soy wax candles The name Wax Muse was derived from our vision to create a product that is truly inspiring your own personal Muse that can transform a desired space with ambient light and a beautiful unique scent

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundChris is a collector of many things vintage both home decor movies and vinyl Christian is an artist having completed his Fine Art

Degree at Melbournersquos RMIT University Both are primary educators with a strong passion for sustainable practices a mutual love for interior design and an obsession with candles a combination of elements that have proven quintessential in the formation of Wax Muse

What sparked you to create your businessWe have long been candle fanatics and collectors and once we had collectively sampled nearly every candle on the market it was a seemingly natural progression into producing our own We never intended to develop our practice into a business but the growing requests from family and friends

helped us to believe that perhaps we had created something special

What processes are involved in creating your piecesCandle making is both an art and a science How each fragrance interacts with a wax can vary immensely and the process is particularly tricky to master when producing 100 soy products Trial and error plays a key role in the journey to perfection Once we have established the correct process it is recorded in our journal and then meticulously repeated each time that scent is poured All of our fragrances have endured extensive research and market testing to ensure that

STORE PROFILE

our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

CONTACTwaxmusecomau

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

CONTACT wirelycomau

STORE PROFILE

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A BOY NAMED AARONwwwaboynamedaaroncomau

wwwinstagramcomaboynamedaaron (Explore aboynamedaaron)

wwwfacebookcomaboynamedaaron

A CUT ABOVE THE RETSYwwwacutabovetheretsycom

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ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HEART

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our vision not only meets the needs of customers but that it fulfills one of the greatest challenges of the modern era and that is to produce something that is new and exciting Listening to feedback and taking risks with our design has played a critical role in establishing the product as it is today

How do you create the different scents in your candlesEach fragrance in the Wax Muse range has been created with the notion that truly personalising a space requires a captivating and unique scent This process requires trialing different combinations of fragrances to establish the right balance Having a clear vision of what we wanted each candle to represent along with testing each prototype in a variety of different interiors has assisted in honing in on the final formulas

What scents are currently available and which is your favouriteWe have three Muses in our range so far They are ZACHARI which is the scent of sun warmed figs and delicate cassis enhanced with cedarwood and hyacinth GYPSY which is a dark and elusive blend of ancient amber and earthy cardamom enriched with bergamot and nutmeg and lastly TROPIKA which is a tropical scent of lime and warm vanilla with amber on base of a coconut and sweet orange To choose a personal favourite would be nearly impossible however GYPSY definitely adds some magic to these cold winter nights in Melbourne perhaps that is our favorite today

What makes your candles stand out from the restAt the very heart of our practice lies our inherent need to produce something that is environmentally friendly and sustainable Our wax is made of 100 soy which is a completely renewable resource Our candles contain no paraffin and no petrochemicals meaning they burn clean and soot freeEven the gorgeous Amber vessels play a key role in our sustainable process as once your candle is finished simply wash out the jar and lid with warm soapy water and now you have a stunning air tight container for whatever purpose you choose

What do you love the most about having your own labelThe ability to have a creative outlet is so much fun Releasing a product into the market has been a challenging and scary venture but it has definitely been rewarding At the moment we are just loving what we are doing

Do you have plans to expand your scent rangeAbsolutely We would love a different scent for every hour of every day However we are chronic perfectionists so our product development process can be quite lengthy We have a very clear vision for expanding our line and look forward to some new and exciting ventures ahead Until then enjoy our beautiful current offerings ZACHARI GYPSY and TROPIKA

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WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

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Emer Diviney chats with us giving an insight into her mid-century inspired homewares

WIRELYTell us a bit about WirelyWirely is a mid-century inspired homewares business with a range of products for indoor and outdoor use I founded it last year with my friend and fellow modernist design lover Anne Davies We are best known for our classic hairpin leg plant stands and side-tables but we also have a range of candlesticks and tea towels We will be expanding the range in the next month to include door hooks and shelving systems All our products are made in Melbourne

Tell us about yourself and your backgroundMy background is a little bit confused I spent quite a number of years working on ethical and sustainable business projects and social enterprises in the not-for-profit sector After a while I needed a change and for the last couple of years I have been employed in the events sector Recent projects have included the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Supergraph Anne is a horticulturalist and a masseuse It is a little bit of a mystery to us both that we have ended up owning a homewares business but we are loving the creative outlet

What sparked you to create your businessI was putting together a store fit-out for Supergraph Anne and I were having a drink in her back garden and I spotted the slightly rusted plant stand she had inherited from her grandmother - I want some of those for my shop fittings I said and Anne replied I know a metal man who can make them for you So Anne organised production for my shop stands and a few more to sell They ended up walking out the door - and just like that we were in business

What processes are involved in creating your piecesWe have a strong focus on local manufacturing We design our products in collaboration with local metal fabricators powder coaters and joiners Anne and I both come up with design ideas and work together on the concepts Anne carries these ideas through to production and works on the finishes for many of the products I am more involved in the branding marketing and sales What inspires you in your designsWe grew up in Heidelberg and Park Orchards and were influenced by the modernist architecture that flourished in these Melbourne suburbs during the 60s and 70s Living and socialising in homes decorated with products from some of the mid-century greats including Featherston Eames Marimekko Bitossi and Parker left an indelible mark on us inspiring design choices throughout both their lives We now both live in the northern suburb and are big fans of the brick veneer homes that feature metal gates carports and balustrades We are always on the lookout for houses with a terrazzo or crazy paving patio and itrsquos a bonus if they garden design includes a rockery We are currently working on a new range that is less mid-century and more inspired by the Melbourne New Wave fashion and music that featured heavily in our formative years Watch this space

What do you love the most about having your own labelWe both love working with our manufacturers and learning about new processes and techniques We never in our wildest dreams

thought we would know as much as we do about powdercoating

Who are some of your favourite designersAll the mid-century designers mentioned previously Anne in particular likes landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and we both rate Heidi ll as one of our favourite Australian buildings Designers from the 80s and 90s including Susan Kohn Built Modern and Memphis style great Sotsass are also be included in our list

What is your favourite item in your store right now and whyDefinitely the modular table tops that turn our plant stands into occasional tables They are great for people who live in small places We have also just launched a concrete version with Erin Devenish from Zin amp Bert

What has been your biggest highlightWe were chuffed to have our candlesticks included in Etsy at the Cullen styled by Marsha Golemec and photographed by Brooke Holm they are both such great talents When Devendra Banhart purchased one of our tables online we were also pretty excited

What are your plans for the futureWe are about to launch a range of door hooks and modular shelving We are also playing around with Perspex mesh and perforated metal We will be launching some of these products at Finders Keepers in Melbourne in July

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