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...
Clayhead: Creating beauty through rhythm and repetition
Through quiet exploration, patience and repetition come the stunning ceramic pieces from Clayhead. We sat down with artist and maker, Carol Taylor to learn...
The abstract wonders of artist Jen Sievers
We love the thrill of discovering yet another amazing artist. One whose designs excite, delight and colour our world, just as artist Jen Sievers...
Planning your home reno: Gas connection new laws in Victoria
Supported by AGIG
Renovating or building your dream home is an exciting journey but it involves making many important decisions, especially when it comes to...
Greg Natale for Designer Rugs
In yesterday's post, we forecast that one of the next big design trends is a bold rug.
Well today Greg Natale is showing us how...
The beautiful textural landscape paintings from artist Elle Pervez
Today's artist creates beautiful textured landscape paintings inspired by her love for the bush. Elle Pervez from Living Small, paints with passion and joy...
A look at the latest colour trends from Haymes, The Colour...
From soft and romantic to earthy and raw, the newly launched Haymes Colour Library has a paint colour volume you'll love!
The inaugural Colour Library...
The hits and misses of ensuite reveals from The Block 2018
The Block ensuites have just been revealed and given that the couples had already completed their main bathrooms, we had high expectations for tonight!
While...
How to design a lighting plan for your home: 3 types...
We're the first to admit that up until a few years ago, we were completely clueless when it came to lighting. Yet the more...
The Australian botanicals from artist Sarah Leslie
Over the years, we've featured artists who just pick up a paint brush and get going on an artwork... or some who like to...
Will you embrace Pantone’s colour of the year 2017: Greenery
Earlier this month, the Pantone Color Institute unveiled the 2017 Colour of the Year — Greenery.
“Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that...
1-O-1 on Passive Design with Shannon Battisson
Passive design is a term that gets used a lot but do you really know what it means?
We wanted to know more so with...
Pony Rider: Homewares that inspire emotion
If you're a Blockhead like us, you will have definitely seen the work of the talented lady we're introducing you to today.
Kelly Searl is...
Kristine Lubinski abstract artist finds inspiration in the unseen details around...
Over the past few months we've been sharing some incredibly talented Australian emerging artists thanks to bluethumb, Australia's largest online gallery.
We're really excited about...
Australian made ceramics: The perfectly imperfect creations from Alice Bell Ceramics
We recently discovered the Australian made ceramics by artist, Alice Bell and we immediately fell head over heels in love. They're raw, rustic and...
Nothing basic about Marble Basics home decor
We thought we were obsessed with marble but sisters Bonnie and Bliss Adams have taken their adoration of marble to the next level. They...
Art with those European summer vibes: Discovering BG Studio
Dreaming of an overseas adventure? Yeah, us too! But if that's not on the cards for you, let Brigitte Grant from BG Studio take...
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...
Cotton candy colours and whimsical strokes from artist Britty Flynn
You know when you see a piece of art and it instantly makes you feel happy? That's the emotional reaction we got when we...
The Block Triple Threat: Week 2 bathroom room reveals
It's week 2 of The Block Triple Threat and we just saw the bathroom room reveals!
Wowee, weren't there some highs and awkward lows?! We...
The Block Triple Threat: Week 10 outdoor terrace reveals
Final week of The Block is always a bit sad for us. The end is so close and we have to say goodbye to...
The Block Glasshouse: Week 5 room reveal
Can you believe we're half way through The Block Glasshouse already?!
Judging from the burnt out looks on the contestants faces on Sunday night, we...
Reno Rumble week 4 bedrooms
Supported by The Block Shop
What the heck?! Just when we thought we had our heads around Reno Rumble they throw not one but two...
Architectural lighting by designer Ross Gardam
When Australian designer Ross Gardam works his magic, a simple light fixture becomes a thing of visual beauty. He takes lighting to the next...