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The soft and soothing brushstrokes of Featherhorse artist, Lisa Quinn-Schofield

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With muted colours and soft, intricate brushstrokes, the artworks by Featherhorse artist, Lisa Quinn-Schofield, instil a sense of calm. It's hard not to pause...

Eco-friendly, removable wallpaper bedheads from Siesta Walls

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Today we're chatting with Kristie Richardson from Siesta Walls. An innovative new business transforming one bland wall at a time with their stylish and...

The Block 2021: Week 1 — Guest bedroom reveal

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OMG!! Has it seriously been an entire year since the last series of The Block?! You know how much we love a good home...

Tiny house movement, could you do it?

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The other day we stumbled across a show of a young American couple building a tiny house that used all kinds of clever design...

Finding your art: A chat with artist Jacklyn Foster, 2021 Emerging...

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The beauty of art can often be overshadowed by the pressure to 'find a real job.' Luckily for us, talented artist Jacklyn Foster followed...

Blakely Made — bringing us culture and beauty through art

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The beautiful paintings from Blakely Made have the uncanny ability to make you feel like you're on holidays in some exotic location, thousands of...

Colour pop fun with newcomer artist Anna Egberts

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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....

The intriguing, tactile wall sculptures from Fibrous Design

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There's art that's unique. Art that's colourful. Then there's art that simply intrigues... Today's feature artist, Céline Geelan from Fibrous Design, is all these...

Ethically sourced, artisanal Moroccan homewares from Beni Kesh

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Beni Kesh is all about ethically sourced, luxury artisanal pieces. Moroccan homewares handmade with care and so intricate, you can literally see the workmanship. There's...

A chat with contemporary artist Kiasmin

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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...
Sculptural art piece by Rachael McCallum

The unique and textural pieces by artist Rachael McCallum

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Art that evokes interest and makes you look twice. Maybe even three times... that's what today's ceramic artist Rachael McCallum inspires to do with...

The warm and textured works by textile artist Monica Henry

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Art is extremely personal. It can bring contrast, interest and emotion to a room. But sometimes, the story behind the art is just as...

How to kill ugly wall paint: Expert tips to cover strong...

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If you’ve ever tried to paint over hot peach walls or bright blue ceilings and after FIVE coats that colour it is still shining...
Alice Bell ceramic artist in studio

Australian made ceramics: The perfectly imperfect creations from Alice Bell Ceramics

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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...

Art to celebrate the human form: Abstract artist Kate Florence

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Colour and joy. That's what today's feature artist, Kate Florence, captures with her wonderful abstract art as she focuses on celebrating the human form. We...

Creating mindfulness through art: A chat with ceramicist, Abbey Jamieson

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Art has a way of making you feel something. A connection or story, brought to life through the artist. Ceramic artist Abbey Jamieson is...

The bold and the beautiful: A chat with artist Samantha Hobbelen

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If you're looking for a pick me up or a touch of colour to brighten your day, then you're going to love today's artist...
Dreams and Clouds collection of children's bedroom art

Sweet and whimsical children’s artwork from Dreams and Clouds

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When it comes to decorating your child's bedroom, you want it to be fun right?! Their space should be full of colour, joy and...

Weaving magic: A chat with Australian tapestry artist Lee Leibrandt

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We love rediscovering old styles of art that are new and trendy again. Just as we did when we stumbled upon Australian tapestry artist...

How to select paint colours to make a room feel larger

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Selecting the right paint colour is tricky enough at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a small space, it's more critical...

A chat with Indigenous artist, Lou Martin

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It's clear from just one glance that Indigenous artist, Lou Martin, paints with joy and spirit. Her pieces are filled with love, passion and...
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Cotton candy colours and whimsical strokes from artist Britty Flynn

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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 2020: Week 12 — Pool and backyard reveal

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Final room reveal! We're going to miss all the tears, tantrums and dramas! It's been a wild ride on The Block 2020 and we...
Studio Nom artist

Uncovering the unique woven wall art from Studio Nom

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In an art world dominated by painters and potters, it's wonderful to spy something new and a little bit different. We are delighted to...