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NATIONAL

When The Tomatoes Are Ready

Beat’s weekly food columnist Georgia Spanos explores her Italian heritage through this sentimental book of recipes and family history....
Sally Tabart
  15 hours ago

VICTORIA

Klaylife Open The Doors To Their First-Ever Showroom

Visit the father-daughter duo’s new location this weekend and receive a $200 lighting voucher!
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VICTORIA

'Time & Space' by Sean Fennessy Opens This Weekend!

We’ve never held a TDF Collect exhibition like this before!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

The Group Art Exhibition With An All Female Lineup

Archibald Prize-shortlisted artist Melissa Grisancich curates her third SPRINGTIME exhibition, featuring a roster of all female artists!
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Palm Springs Like You've Never Seen It Before

Australian photographer Kate Ballis captures the iconic Californian city in a unique light in her new art book, Infra Realism.
Sally Tabart

NATIONAL

Who Has Won Australia’s Highest Contemporary Design Accolade?

Announcing the recipient interior design firm of the Rigg Design Prize 2018.
Elle Murrell

VICTORIA

Como By Design 'Show House' Opens Next Weekend

27 leading Australian designers join forces to reimagine the interiors of historic Como House – for three days only.
Lucy Feagins

NATIONAL

The Illustrated Cards That Help Support Refugees

Ortolan release their annual cards supporting the ASRC, illustrated by Amelia Goss.
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Stephen Baker's Art Tram Hits The Streets

Local legend Stephen Baker sends off his custom-designed Art Tram for its tour of Melbourne!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

This Summer's MPavilion Is Unveiled

Melbourne’s fifth summer pavilion, designed by renowned Barcelona-based architect Carme Pinós opens to the public!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

The Finders Keepers Summer East Coast Tour

Explore some of the best and brightest makers in the country at the first Finders Keepers event of the season!
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Open House Hobart Goes Behind The Scenes Of The City

A rare opportunity to see inside some of Hobart’s most architecturally significant locations!
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The Art Installation Made From 120kg Of Plastic Found In The Ocean

A new work in Customs House that represents the devastating impact of waste.
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NATIONAL

Uniqlo Teams Up With The Eames Office

The Japanese clothing retailers celebrate the timeless designs of Charles and Ray Eames.
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VICTORIA

Horticultural Know-How With A Panel Of Plant Experts

Join some of Melbourne’s favourite plant people in conversation with TDF’s own Lucy Feagins!
Sally Tabart

VICTORIA

Living Well With Assemble

A new workshop series with Melbourne creatives exploring the simplicity of good living.
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Mr And Mrs White Set Up Shop In Sydney

A seriously fab new furniture and homewares store from a husband-and-wife team.
Sally Tabart

NEW SOUTH WALES

Mud Australia's New Surry Hills Store With Pentimento Papeterié

The long-standing Sydney-based brands join forces on a new space in their city’s bohemian heart.
Sally Tabart

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Nicolette Johnson's Show-Stopping Ceramics

The Brisbane-based artist opens her first solo show at paper boat press.
Sally Tabart

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The Group Art Exhibition With An All Female Lineup

Archibald Prize-shortlisted artist Melissa Grisancich curates her third SPRINGTIME exhibition, featuring a roster of all female artists!
Sally Tabart

Architecture

The Australian Beach House, Redux

This Mornington Peninsula retreat by Kerstin Thompson Architects deconstructs and reimagines the quintessential Aussie beach house.
Lucy Feagins

Shopping

The Little Homewares Store That Could

Anna Chisholm of homewares store Bungalow Trading Co. proves that perseverance pays off in small business.
Sally Tabart

Food

Slow-Cooked Roast Lamb With Couscous + Green Salad

Hearty yet fresh, try cooking this crowd-pleasing dish from Cassie Lucas of Firecracker Event.
Cassie Lucas

Interiors

What's Old Is New Again

Our interiors columnist Lauren Li schools us on incorporating antique furnishings into the modern home, in the lead up to Como By Design.
Lauren Li

Studio Visit

A Brisbane Painter’s Misson To Save The ‘Queenslander’

A studio visit with Debra Hood, the artist creating captivating streetscapes of her beloved hometown.
Elle Murrell

Gardens

Visit The Secret Gardens of the Dandenongs This Week

Visit Victoria's most breathtaking private gardens, over two weeks this month.
Lucy Feagins

News

When The Tomatoes Are Ready

Beat’s weekly food columnist Georgia Spanos explores her Italian heritage through this sentimental book of recipes and family history....
Sally Tabart
  15 hours ago

News

Palm Springs Like You've Never Seen It Before

Australian photographer Kate Ballis captures the iconic Californian city in a unique light in her new art book, Infra Realism.
Sally Tabart

News

Klaylife Open The Doors To Their First-Ever Showroom

Visit the father-daughter duo’s new location this weekend and receive a $200 lighting voucher!
Sponsored

News

'Time & Space' by Sean Fennessy Opens This Weekend!

We’ve never held a TDF Collect exhibition like this before!
Sally Tabart

Interiors

A Virtual Visit Of Como By Design, Open Today

Explore the crème-de-la-crème of Melbourne’s creative community in an iconic location, this weekend only.
Lucy Feagins
  17 hours ago
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Podcast

TDF Talks With Stylist + Art Director, Stephanie Stamatis

One of Melbourne’s most talented stylists (and THE OG Instagram influencer!) talks transitioning from interior design to styling and art d...
Lucy Feagins

Small Business

How-To Network For Small Business · Creative Mornings

Two of the best professional development gurus we know share their tips on making connections to benefit your biz.
Fiona Killackey
  23 hours ago

Homes

Mid-Century Magic In West Footscray

Swing into the best of the 60’s, with this timber-panelled, plant filled delight in Melbourne's west.
Lucy Feagins
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