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Weekend Read

Why Is Good Quality Furniture So Expensive?

With cost of living on the rise, we speak to two leading local furniture brands to find out what drives the price behind their designs.
Christina Karras

Interiors

20 Of The Best Sculptural Table Lamps To Suit Any Style!

Level up your interior spaces with one (or more) of these sculptural table lamps. Our columnist Lauren Li shows us how!
Lauren Li

Shopping

Pieces Of Eight's New Melbourne Store Is A Life-Sized Jewellery Box

Melanie Katsalidis' new Pieces of Eight store in Melbourne's Royal Arcade, is a treasure trove of Australian-made pieces. Step inside!

Rugs

YSG + Tappeti Release Egyptian-Inspired Handcrafted Rug Collection

YSG teams up with Tappeti to design a 12-piece handcrafted rug collection, Real Majik.

Furniture

11 Places To Shop Australian-Made Furniture

Meet some of our favourite furniture brands, makers and designers who are all about manufacturing locally - and doing it with style!
Christina Karras

Furniture

The New Small Business Making Mid-Century-Inspired Furniture In Australia

Culture Cush are making velvet-covered modular lounges inspired by retro designs, with the best materials of today!
Christina Karras

Furniture

Shop The Chunky, Colourful Furniture You’ve Seen All Over The Internet

Meet the tradie brothers behind FEARON, who have been making quirky, must-have furniture that blends fun with functionality!
Christina Karras

Shopping

An Eclectic + Colourful Indoor Plant Haven On Victoria’s Coast

Plant nursery Arizona Living in Torquay is filled with locally grown cacti, succulents and indoor plants, alongside vibrant homewares!
Christina Karras

Homewares

Bonnie & Neil's Sunny New Collection Is Inspired By Mediterranean Beach Clubs

Bonnie & Neil are bringing the colours of the Italian coast and Grecian-style prints to our home with their new summer collection!
Christina Karras

Small Business

Meet The Small Melbourne Brand Reinventing The Humble Gumboot

From a humble farm in South Gippsland, Merry People has grown from a grassroots start-up, to a successful brand sold across the globe!
Christina Karras

Fashion

Say Hello To Your New Favourite Summer Shoes With This FRANKiE4 Giveaway!

Everything you need to know for your chance to win one of five pairs of shoes (of your choice!) from Australian label FRANKiE4!

Furniture

11 Of The Best Places To Score Vintage Furniture + Homewares

Hunting down everything from 70s modular sofas, to retro gems from Europe, see the 11 vintage sellers and stores we love!
Christina Karras

Shopping

These Deliciously Colourful Picnic Rugs Are Made From Recycled Plastic!

The season of picnicking has arrived, and we've found the best rugs to see you through pizzas in the park and fish and chips on the beach.

Art

2 Local Creatives Team Up To Create A Striking Collection Of Sculptural Lamps

This textural lighting collaboration between local label Retro Print Revival and sculptural clay artist Jan Vogelpoel is one for the wish li...
Christina Karras

Christmas Countdown

The Christmas Tipples You Need On Your Wishlist This Year

Our exclusive discount code for 15% off award-winning drinks from Archie Rose will help get you in the festive spirit. Cheers!
Christina Karras

Christmas Countdown

Spoil Friends + Family This Christmas With These Beautiful Jewellery Picks!

Get an epic 20% off stunning jewellery picks from Medley when you use our exclusive discount code online! Shop them here.
Christina Karras

Christmas Countdown

The Best-Smelling Self-Care Gifts For Friends + Family This Christmas

With an epic 20% off when using our exclusive TDF discount code, these beautiful Leif products will be your go-to gifts this Christmas.

Christmas Countdown

16 Great Travel Books To Gift Globe-Trotting Friends + Family This Christmas

Find something for every type of traveller this Christmas with our epic edit of Lonely Planet's best travel guides - and enjoy 20% off with
Christina Karras

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