Handcrafted Australian made home decor products by Atley.co
If there's one thing the events of 2020 has taught us, it's the importance of supporting local businesses and one small business we're excited...
Artist Spotlight: Luke Chiswell ‘Straight Face’
Canberra-based artist Luke Chiswell has been gaining a cult following locally and internationally for his T-shirt designs. And this year, he launched his own...
Reno Rumble week 3 bedrooms
The Reno Rumble week 3 bedrooms reveals had some pretty tricky briefs to hit! 'Relaxed Industrial' for the Blue team and 'Hamptons-meets-Boho' for the...
The Block 2015 week 2 bedroom and ensuite reveals
Supported by The Block Shop
In an epic race to the finish, all couples managed to complete their bedrooms and ensuites in time for judging...
Greg Natale’s first tile collection features bold, graphic prints
OK, so by now you would know we are well and truly obsessed with Greg Natale!
We recently posted about his latest Designer Rugs collection,...
Colour pop fun with newcomer artist Anna Egberts
When the world feels a little topsy-turvy (something we can all probably relate to at the moment) you just need a pop of fun....
Meet For Me By Dee and her cheeky animal artworks
Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to the talented and bubbly Daniella Lo Presti of For Me By Dee. This Melbournian illustrator and designer...
Delicate, handcrafted masterpieces from glass artist, Amanda Dziedzic
Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Amanda Dziedzic, an insanely talented glass blower artist and designer from Melbourne. She's the first to...
The Block 2020: Week 3 — Master bedroom reveal
Another week, another room reveal, another bedroom. This week was all about the master bedroom reveal and we had high hopes for what the...
Finding your art: A chat with artist Jacklyn Foster, 2021 Emerging...
The beauty of art can often be overshadowed by the pressure to 'find a real job.' Luckily for us, talented artist Jacklyn Foster followed...
Local Surface Designer Claudia Owen
Canberra-based designer, Claudia Owen, has been working away hard behind the scenes to create her stunning new range of prints.
You see, Claudia is unlike...
The colourful botanical abstracts by artist Carley Bourne
You can't simply glance at the unique and colourful botanical abstracts by artist Carley Bourne. Layers of paint built on a love of colour,...
Art as healing: Contemporary Aboriginal art from Domica Hill
Today's artist comes with an unbelievable back story. Domica Hill paints contemporary Aboriginal art that blends traditional style with modern aesthetic.
She turned to...
Candles with conscious: Meet the maker behind Loobylou natural and ethical...
Earlier this year at Life Instyle, I met one remarkable woman whose story I've been wanting to share with you ever since.
Kere is the...
Hand drawn florals and pastel colour pops from artist Adele Naidoo
Today's artist, Adele Naidoo, has always had a deep appreciation for colour and beauty. A self-taught artist, her signature style combines a soft pastel...
Stuck finding the perfect furniture for your home? Design your own...
You've got to love creatives who can think outside the box to solve problems and that's exactly what bespoke Sydney furniture design agency Timbermill...
Guest bedroom inspo from The Block 2018
Seems most of you agreed with us last week that Bianca and Carla's stunning bathroom with slatted ceiling should have won The Block bathrooms!
This...
The Block 2020: Week 8 — Upstairs reveal, guest bedrooms +...
This week on The Block, the teams are set the challenge to complete their upstairs reveal. It's different for each team, with everyone delivering...
Rachel Kennedy Designs launch cushion range in Autumn/Winter collection
We've been huge fans of Rachel Kennedy Designs for years and are so excited to see them branch out into homewares, launching 5 elegant...
Reno Rumble week 1 bedrooms
Who has been watching Reno Rumble?
It's a fun new reality renovation show that can only be described as 'The Block meets Survivor' and here's...
Meet concrete queen Gina Chapman of SLABS by Design
In many ways, Gina Chapman has her Bondi home to thank for her business success. You see, it was this house that inspired the...
The experimental textures of abstract artist, Jessie Rigby
An artist who has been on our radar for a while with her abstract landscapes, layered 'Nebula' works, and whimsical 'Flos' series, is abstract...
Blockstars Kyal and Kara transform a 1970’s shack into a stunning...
Kyal and Kara were always firm Block favourites of ours with their creative design ideas that put functionality and warmth ahead of 'just trying...
Interview with contemporary Australian landscape artist Belynda Henry
Belynda Henry. If her name isn’t familiar, her art most definitely will be. Her art is on the walls of The Design Files Open...