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I have a thing for handcrafted homewares. There is something so satisfying about supporting a talented craftsperson or maker. The knowledge that you have supported a sole trader or small business (and most likely, someone’s personal dream), is quite gratifying in itself. Added to this...

27 June, 2017 /

A perpetual source of disagreement at my home revolves around the purpose and value of the humble cushion. I am of the firm belief cushions fulfil both a functional and aesthetic purpose, therefore, they deserve their place on the lounge....

10 April, 2017 /

Once Was Lost is the beautiful creation of husband and wife team, Andy and Laura Wortlock. Launched in 2013, the brand’s ethics and values have been steadfast from the outset. Andy and Laura believe “fairly traded products should also be the most beautiful' and they decided...

17 January, 2017 /

I can't get enough of pallet furniture at the moment. Every where I look, I seem to see pallets laying around on the side of the road, behind buildings, and stacked up against dumpsters. I have this flaming desire to collect each of these and started...

23 August, 2013 /

When I first saw this house, I really thought it was an artists impression. The crazy design of several petals embedded in a hilly landscape seemed too surreal to be true. However, this low impact house really does exist. The beautiful flower shaped 8,000 square foot Bolton...

21 July, 2013 /

Ohhhh I love home-wares. So much that I obsess about other peoples houses and read endless magazines checking out lounge room layouts, lighting ideas, beautiful bathrooms, and heavenly beds. But unfortunately the production of home-wares is just as damaging on the environment as our never ending fashion flings. Which leads me...

13 June, 2013 /

I have to admit, I'm not great when it comes to making my bed in the morning. 2 humans and 2 dogs sleeping in 1 room usually ends up in a big pile of blankets and pillows thrown around the room like a hurricane has...

18 October, 2012 /

The Dharma Door is a leading source for contemporary fair trade and sustainable homewares and gifts offering high-quality handcrafted products made by talented artisans in developing countries. While the business is lead with integrity, it focusses on two main aspects of production, those being fair trade...

22 May, 2012 /

Cloth Fabric, Sydney, incorporates original fabric prints (on materials such as hemp, linen, organic cotton, and jute) with recycled second hand furniture to produce Australian themed homewares that are both limited run and locally hand made.   Julie Paterson designs all fabrics in her studio in Surry...

17 January, 2011 /
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