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Milly Dent And Jillian Boustred Pop Up In Fitzroy This Weekend

Shop the unique ceramic wares and dream classic pieces from the Sydney creatives for three days only!
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VICTORIA

The Bonnie And Neil Samples And Second Sale Is Here!

The much-anticipated annual end-of-year sale is here with all the cushions, tableware, throws and art you could dream of.
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'A Reimagined Reality' For Artists Living With Disability

An exhibition featuring the work of 50 Melbourne artists, in celebration of the International Day of People with Disability.
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Photographer Tom Blachford Brings Sci-Fi To The Melbourne Skyline

Renowned local photographer Tom Blachford opens a new sci-fi inspired exhibition, Centro Verso, in Collingwood.
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Celebrating 21 Years Of Megan Park

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The MPavilion 2019 Is Unveiled

You are invited to celebrate the launch of Glenn Murcutt’s sleek design, and the upcoming summer program of events.
Miriam McGarry

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Pop + Scott Launches Their New Lighting Collection (And You're Going To Want Them All)

The Australian furniture label adds an earthy collection to their line of 70s inspired woven lighting pendants.
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VICTORIA

Hothaus Glassblowing Studio's Open Day Market!

Help TDF Collect artist Amanda Dziedzic celebrate her new studio space in Melbourne and pick up some unique pieces to raise funds for a furn...
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Shop All Your Favourite Ceramicists This Weekend At The Melbourne Ceramics Market!

Our favourite ceramics event is happening again November 16-17. 
Amelia Barnes

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Get Framed, Limited-Edition Images By Leading Photographers Delivered To Your Door

Hanging beautiful art in your home has never been easier thanks to Format Editions.
Amelia Barnes

VICTORIA

Get ALL Your Christmas Shopping Sorted At Cibimas!

One of our favourite stores is hosting their famous Christmas shopping night in Collingwood this week. Merry CIBIMAS!
Miriam McGarry

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Join An In Conversation With Superstar Stylist Simone Haag!

Get your tickets for this Q&A hosted by Lucy Feagins, where Simone will discuss her styling career, current trends, and her work for the...
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Playing Painterly Peek-A-Boo With Fred Fowler

The painter shares his distinctive style with Signifying Landscapes on show at Sophie Gannon gallery from November 6-23rd.
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Exploring 'Tundra' With Hannah Nowlan

The artist returns for her second solo show at Saint Cloche, opening October 30th and exploring duality, mythology and spirituality.
Miriam McGarry

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The Future Looks Bright At Melbourne School Of Design’s End Of Year Exhibition

An insight into the great designers of tomorrow at the MSDx grad showcase!
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Mark Tuckey Moves To Thornbury!

Take a tour of the new purpose designed showroom for an iconic Australian furniture brand.
Miriam McGarry

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Aboriginal Arts Market SouthEast Returns To Sydney

Sydneysiders can soon purchase works from over 60 Aboriginal artists and collectives at the third annual SouthEast market, happening this we...
Amelia Barnes

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Shop 'Til You Drop For ONE DAY ONLY With 20% Off Gorman

If you’ve got your eye on a new summer look, act smart, the sale ends midnight October 31st!
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All You Knead Is ‘Just Desserts’ From The Baking Queen Charlotte Ree

The media manager who bakes her cakes and eats them too, presents a whimsical new collection of no-fuss recipes with a side helping of puns....
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Space Furniture’s Massive Renovation Sale Is On Now!

Designer furniture, lighting, and accessories are heavily discounted at Space Furniture’s Richmond location for the next month.
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Feminism And Urban Development Intersect In 'City Dreamers'

An inspiring screening and panel discussion of a film that celebrates four groundbreaking female designers. 
Sally Tabart

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Your Best Shower EVER Is Here!

Phoenix Tapware introduces a revolutionary new technology that will change the way you shower.
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Your Chance To Step Inside Tasmania’s Most Iconic Buildings + Homes!

Over 70 buildings in and around Hobart will be open to the public across November 9th-10th!
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Australia’s Largest Celebration Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Art

The Tarnanthi Festival returns in 2019 at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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Level Up Your Bathroom With Baina Organic Cotton Towels

These modern, organic cotton towels make us want to ditch every weird towel in our linen closets.
Miriam McGarry

Dream Job

Beatrice Preston Zly, Product Packaging Designer at Aēsop

The RMIT graduate shares how hard work, passion and preparation helped her land her dream job at the iconic Australian brand!
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Own A Little Piece Of Ken Done!

The iconic Australian artist releases a series of four mini-books that document some of his greatest works, along with charming personal obs...
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Christmas Countdown

Local Wines, Craft Beers and Gift Packs At Blackhearts & Sparrows - With 10% Off!

We've perused the shelves of our favourite local wine supplier, to create our very own (discounted!) Xmas gift guide for you!
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Christmas Countdown

Bookish Gifts For Christmas With Thames & Hudson - And 30% Off!

Today, we’re perusing the bookshelves at Thames & Hudson… who are offering a staggering 30% off all of our Top Picks for TDF Readers!
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Architecture

A Restrained, Minimal-Waste Home In Byron Bay

Sustainable design principles and a tight budget underpin this home by Studio Jackson Scott.
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Homes

An Interior Designer's 'Comfortably Minimal' Home

The interior designer shares her renovated Glen Iris home, styled for chic and relaxed family living.
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News

Museum-Quality Art Pieces At An Affordable Price!

LUMAS Gallery’s Melbourne outpost makes limited art editions and photographic artworks more accessible for all.
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Art

The Art Of Abstraction With Emma Currie

In the lead up to our Art&Artefact exhibition, we visit the studio of one incredibly talented emerging Melbourne painter.
Lucy Feagins

Stays

A Magically Restorative Waterfront Getaway In Tasmania

Once a dilapidated shack, Captains Rest is now one of the most in-demand boutique accommodations in Tassie!
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Designers At Home

At Home With Stylist Simone Haag

The celebrated interior stylist takes us inside her Ringwood home and offers advice on how to style with technology, in partnership with Sam...
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Interiors

A ’60s Cronulla Home Gets A Colour-Rich Makeover!

Personality fills this renovated mid-century home designed by Lymesmith and Amber Road.
Amelia Barnes

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Blooming With Love In This Silent Auction

Join Cecilia Fox, Katie Marx and Georgie Boy in raising funds for beloved creative Shonel Bryant of Nomad Styling, who is embarking on treat...
Miriam McGarry

Creative People

Get Your Goals In Check, With These Original Artworks By Beci Orpin x kikki.K

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Share The Cheer With ‘Cake + Kindness’ Christmas Edition!

The wonderful Merchant Road Events, La Marzocco Home and Market Lane Coffee are coming together December 7 for a bake sale that supports wom...
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