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Brisbane Art Design (BAD) is a public art program bringing the Sunshine State’s exemplary creative scene to the fore throughout the month
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Heritage Italian furniture designers Flexform makes modern classics, designed to last – like the Groundpiece sofa.
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VICTORIA

The Magic And Art Of Beekeeping With Honey Fingers

Mud Australia is hosting an exhibition and in conversation event with legendary urban beekeepers Honey Fingers, moderated by artist Stanisla...
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A Sleek New Range Of Floating Vanities From A Heritage Melbourne Company

Contemporary design meets traditional workmanship in the new ‘Selina’ range from Schots Home Emporium.
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Shop The Megan Park Archive Of More Than 10,000 Pieces!

Legendary fashion designer Megan Park has kept one of every piece she has designed over the last 22 years – and now, she’s opening h...
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Extend The Lifecycle Of Designer Furniture And Lighting With Cultivated

Cult relaunches Cultivated during Melbourne Design Week – a buy-back, refurbishment and recycling service that aims to create a sustainabl...
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Seeing Robin Boyd's Walsh Street House Through Fresh Eyes

18 of Australia’s best architectural photographers were asked to take a single photo of the architect’s iconic Melbourne residen...
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VIC

The Best Of Experimental Ceramicists + Glass-Blowers In One Exhibition!

Melbourne Design Week presents Preliminary Structures – a contemporary craft exhibition featuring Liam Fleming, Kirsten Perry, Somchai...
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A One-Of-A-Kind Installation Recreating Melbourne As A Self-Sufficient City

‘A New Normal’ is a visionary project that tasks 15 prominent local architects and designers to re-design Melbourne’s existing infrast...
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A Pop-Up Design Café, With Local Designers On The Menu!

Jam by JamFactory presents a showcase of locally made furniture, lighting + objects in-situ – as part of Melbourne Design Week.
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Elisa Jane Carmichael's Incredible New Weaves Explore The Materiality Of Climate Change

Ngugi artist Elisa Jane Carmichael brings together oyster shells, feathers, pandanus leaves, fish scales, ungaire and photography for her ne...
Sasha Gattermayr

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Glamp And Swim 24/7 At The Redeveloped Peninsula Hot Springs

Extend your stay at Peninsula Hot Springs in their new glamping tents, and moonlit springs open all night long!
Amelia Barnes

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The New Seljak x Five Mile Radius Store Is A Feat Of Slow, Local Design

The closed loop pioneers applied circular economy principles to fit out their new showroom in Brisbane from top to bottom!
Sasha Gattermayr

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These Glistening ‘Puddle' Mirrors Are Making A Splash At Melbourne Design Week

‘Volume III’ is the latest body of work by local design studio Cordon Salon, on show now at Sophie Gannon Gallery as part of Melbourne D...
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Find Creative Guns For Hire On This New Search Engine For Freelancers

Whether you’re a freelancer on the hunt for creative jobs, or a business owner looking for a short-term contractor, Fiverr is the place to...
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The Unmissable Events To Attend At Melbourne Design Week 2021

These are the must-see talks and exhibitions at the top of our hit-list for MDW’s biggest program ever!
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A New Exhibition Of Happy, Hopeful Paintings By Charlotte Alldis

The emerging artist continues to go from strength to strength, with her new exhibition ‘Twin Flame’ on now at No Vacancy gallery.
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Homes

A Heartwarming Home Of A Stylist (And Family!)

Justine and Bob Murphy's warm and welcoming family home is like a slice of the country... in Northcote!
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A Surprise Garden Brings This 'Pop-Up' Home To Life

Figr creates a unique language between architectural and landscaped spaces to truly maximise this small footprint home for a family of three...
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A Day In The Life Of Chrissy Lafian, Founder And Creative Director Of Suku

With teams in both Melbourne and Bali, Chrissy lets us in on how she runs the lifestyle brand she's built from scratch!
Sally Tabart

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A Crash Course In Renovating Your Own Home From Top To Bottom, With BuildHer Collective

Rebeka Morgan and Kribashini Hannon of BuildHer Collective bring us a new book containing all the info you need to embark on building or ren...
Rebeka Morgan and Kribashini Hannon

Homes

A Magical Alistair Knox-Designed Rental In Eltham!

The seriously dreamy 1970s rental home of Pop and Scott trade manager Lucienne Van Sebille, and her partner Sebastian.
Lucy Feagins

Food

Julia's Autumnal Weeknight Rocket and Hazelnut Pesto Linguine

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's linguine with a herby rocket and hazelnut pesto is a riff on the classic weeknight family meal by adding earthy,
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Interiors

How To Nail The Bathroom Basics, According To Reece

A crash course in very excellent bathroom design, courtesy of bathrooms + kitchens merchandising leader at Reece Bathrooms, Daniella Santill...
Sasha Gattermayr
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Gardens

A Slice Of Primeval Paradise In Bronte

Situated on a steep site in a sometimes blustery coastal location, the planting palette for this stunning garden in Sydney is both soft, and...
Sasha Gattermayr

News

Shop The Megan Park Archive Of More Than 10,000 Pieces!

Legendary fashion designer Megan Park has kept one of every piece she has designed over the last 22 years – and now, she’s opening h...
Sally Tabart

News

The Magic And Art Of Beekeeping With Honey Fingers

Mud Australia is hosting an exhibition and in conversation event with legendary urban beekeepers Honey Fingers, moderated by artist Stanisla...
Sally Tabart

News

An Extensive Art And Design Festival Taking Over Brisbane!

Brisbane Art Design (BAD) is a public art program bringing the Sunshine State’s exemplary creative scene to the fore throughout the month
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Architecture

This Clever + Compact Bondi Home Feels Like A Never-Ending Holiday!

Fox Johnston architects managed to expand the footprint of this small and narrow Sydney site to create a generous, private haven!
Sally Tabart

Stays

Northern NSW’s Newest Holiday House, Made From Recycled Materials

Book your stay at Rockhaven at Booyong – a new holiday house made from recycled materials located 40 minutes from Byron Bay.
Amelia Barnes

Studio Visit

Experimental Designer Jessie French Is Shaping A Seaweed-Centric Future

The Melbourne artist shares her process of creating seaweed-based bioplastics, the beautiful resin-like homewares she makes from it + what t...
Sasha Gattermayr

On The Market

A Corner Store Turned Architectural Home Hits The Market In Brunswick

An 1883 shopfront turned architectural home with a pool and sauna is for sale in Brunswick!
Amelia Barnes
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