The Block 2021: Week 7 — Kitchen week
Kitchen week on The Block is always one of our fave reveals. The kitchen can make or break a home, so we were excited...
The colourful, textural delights from artist AM Coolick
Today's talented artist joins us all the way from Arlington, Virginia in the USA. Her works of art are bold, bright, wonderfully colourful and...
Feast Watson’s 2017 Re-Love project before and after!
Each year, Feast Watson runs an incredible campaign inviting a handful of Australian creatives to upcycle a piece of furniture that is auctioned and...
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...
Real rooms: Katie and Mitch’s kitchen and dining
The other week we introduced you to Katie and Mitch who recently built their first home. Today we're taking you inside their contemporary kitchen...
Shelley Craft chats with us about her flooring range in collaboration...
Shelley Craft has seen more than a floor or two in her time on popular home renovations shows The Block and Reno Rumble. And...
IKEA PS 2017 lands, bringing design-forward pieces without the price tag
Today I headed to the launch of IKEA PS 2017, which stands for Post Scriptum (as in the PS you write on a letter)...
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...
Introducing first time home builders Katie and Mitch
Katie and Mitch, a young couple from Brisbane, recently completed building their first home. We sat down with them to hear their experience of...
The Block 2020: Week 6 — Kitchen reveal
It's kitchen week on The Block and this year, the couples are embracing new design ideas like curved island benches and oversized floating shelves....
A chat with contemporary artist Kiasmin
We came across today's artist Kiasmin, thanks to Justine from Orton Haus who has several of her works in her home (take the tour...
An evening with Darren Palmer at Southern Innovations
We've just returned meeting our design crush Darren Palmer. And he is even more lovely in person than he comes across on TV #lovehimevenmore!
During...
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...
Sculptural handmade ceramics by Ivanaloves Ceramics
We came across today's artist Ivana, or Ivanaloves Ceramics, through her Instagram and instantly fell in love with her handmade vessels. A relatively new...
Cloud-like texture and colourful abstracts from Susannah Bee Art
Mixing unusual colour palettes and swooping brush strokes is a signature look for abstract artist, Susannah Bleasby from Susannah Bee Art.
We were thrilled to...
Ahyayah ceramics: Colourful, handmade pieces that spark joy
For today's meet the maker, we chat with Rachelle from Ahyayah — a self-taught ceramicist who started her craft at the onset of the...
The Block Glasshouse: Week 2 room reveal
The Block Glasshouse: Week 2 room reveal was so good, we had to watch it twice!
Getting the right mix of materials (and then also...
Styling masterclass with Julia Green hosted by Willows Home Traders
Ah-mah-goodness we are filled to the brim with styling inspiration since going to the Julia Green and Willows Home Traders styling masterclass.
On Friday night...
Aiai Zhang: The contemporary watercolour artist behind Breezy Bird Studio
It's not often we come across a watercolour artist as versatile as today's guest. Self-taught contemporary watercolour artist Aiai Zhang started Breezy Bird Studio...
Wita of Design is Yay lets us inside her creative workspace
If you don't already know Wita of Design is Yay, you can thank us later for introducing you!
Her blog is an online source for...
Pastel colours, florals and fun from artist Amy Gibbs
With her pastel colours painting florals and fun, it's no wonder Amy Gibbs is the queen of collaborations. Amy's gorgeous paintings have featured on...
Artist spotlight: Lumiere Art & Co
Today we met Emma Cleine — Principal Director, Designer and Maker of Lumiere Art & Co.
Her works feature regularly in magazines like Inside Out,...
The Block 2021: Week 2 — Guest ensuite reveal
Guest ensuite time! This week saw a nice mix of styles and designs. We like that this year's teams seem to have very different...
Bedroom textile design trends for 2026
If there's one space in the home that deserves an extra special touch, it's the bedroom. And creating your very own luxe space comes...