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Introducing The Drexel Chair
Fresh off the boat from Paraguay, the exquisitely hand-crafted Drexel barstools and dining chairs have arrived at Coco Republic. Upholstered in soft South American leather with a crossed-stitch detail trim,… Read More.
Dawn of Modern Japanese Design – Kamisaka Sekka comes to Sydney
Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) was one of Japan’s leading artists, designers and art instructors. His bold, visually dynamic designs and innovative approach to production made him one of the great visionaries… Read More.
The New Lauren Ralph Lauren ‘Elise’ Collection Has Arrived
The Elise collection from Lauren Ralph Lauren is inspired by the chic romance of a luxurious Parisian hotel, carved ebony wood is paired with etched silvered glass and rich, creamy… Read More.
Bee Inspired
Mother nature is the ultimate designer and she's been an inspiration since mankind began designing. how to get a girlfriend The hexagonal shape of honeycomb has inspired pattern and design… Read More.
How to Design a Fabric Collection for Elliott Clarke
After the recent release of the delectable Oscar fabric collection from Elliott Clarke, we asked the designer Sebastian Nash to give us the low down on the processes involved, the… Read More.
Mad Men by Pepe Penalver
Love the wintry, bachelor pad feel of Pepe Penalver’s new Mad Men collection. There is definitely a New York 60’s vibe with this collection with the checks, houndstooth and Kashmiri… Read More.
Snuggle up this weekend with a Bemboka
Bemboka knitted throws and blankets are a blend of Angora and Australian Merino wool spun in New Zealand. The results are these gorgeously cosy throws which are light, super warm… Read More.
Paper & Scissors- Lisa Rodden
Check out these awesome pieces of art by Sunshine Coast based artist Lisa Rodden, who has been creative ever since she could hold a pencil or a pair of scissors… Read More.
Anna Spiro launches Hand Painted Wallpaper for Porter’s Paints
I popped in for breakfast at Porter’s Paints yesterday to meet Brisbane designer Anna Spiro who is launching her new hand painted wallpaper collection. Such a stunning range of bright,… Read More.
Get the Look: Picturesque Point Piper Apartment
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Hot Seat- My favourite chairs from Milan 2012
What a feast of designs we've seen at Milan Furniture Fair this year. With a multitude of chair designs on display there really is a chair for every, shape, size… Read More.
Winners of The Belle Interior Design Awards 2012 revealed…
After much anticipation and a gloriously glamorous awards night at Coco Republic, the winners for this year's Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards are… Best Commercial Interior – Russell &… Read More.
Fresh Off the Boat- New Arrivals from Kelly Hoppen
Check out the new products that have just arrived from world renowned London based designer Kelly Hoppen to Coco republic. Loving the black log side table with stud detail down… Read More.
Hunter Valley’s Styling Icon
Nestled within the multitude of vineyards in the Hunter Valley, only a couple of hours out of Sydney is a hidden gem. Thistle Hill Guesthouse is a beautiful retreat that… Read More.
Living Openly
Open plan living is the only way to go in the warmer Australian climates, and these Queensland properties are about as open as they get. Bringing the outside inside by… Read More.
Improving Office Productivity
On average we spend 45 hours a week at work and 1.5 hours a day on average is spent rifling through messy desks. It is said that your average pen… Read More.
Light Hearted
Don’t want to keep you in the dark about what’s going on in London town on the lighting front. Some pretty exciting and innovative designs spotted on my travels, somewhere… Read More.
Super Stylin’ Steve Cordony
Steve Cordony is one of the best in his game and currently on the front line of cutting edge interiors and styling. As Interior Design Editor of design bible Belle… Read More.
Inspirational Design
Following the launch of Oly San Francisco in Melbourne, here are some inspirational photographs to give you ideas on how to group furniture and to show you the many options… Read More.
Treasures at Portobello Antiques Market, London
Since moving to Australia I have greatly missed the delights of fabulously eccentric British antiques and the extraordinary displays on show at all the antiques fairs and markets. As controversial… Read More.
Hob-Knobbing in London
From high streets to local markets, I found some beautiful designs for door hardware in London; bejeweled ceramic, heavy steel, glass, leather and resin. From Large plate handles to delicate… Read More.
Hidden gems at the Australian International Furniture Fair 2012
As Australia’s own International Furniture Fair draws to a close, here are some of the treasures that were lurking in the vast expanse of the Sydney Exhibition Centre. It took… Read More.
