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Mint, Jade & Grey
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Adore Oct/Nov 2015 issue out now!
It's here! Our Oct/Nov 2015 online issue is out now - and it
just so happens to be our fifth birthday today as well. Happy
birthday Adore - you've come so far since our very first issue.
There's so much to love in this issue including our front
cover home belonging to Melanie Duzel-Zammit. If you're a
lover of bright contemporary homes, you're going to absolutely
adore this Melbourne abode (my favourite room would have
to be her dining room pictured below). Photographed by the
very talented Martina Gemmola and styled by Jessica Frazer.
If it's living room inspiration you're after, we've got three
amazing spaces you'll be lusting after. This space below,
designed by Nicole Rosenberg from Little Liberty, completely
blew me away. The soft pinks and greys are just utter heaven,
and don't even get me started on that photographic print by
Brooke Holm (I'll need to be saving my pennies for that one).
I think you'll be very happy to hear that this entire home will
actually be featured in our next printed edition out in December.
Photographed by Hannah Blackmore and styled by Aimee Tarulli.
Pictured interior designer Nicole Rosenberg from Little Liberty
For some spring-time plant inspiration you must check out
our interview with stylist Alana Langan, one-half of Ivy Muse.
Their Melbourne showroom (pictured above and photographed
by Annette O'Brien) is to die-for, and it makes me want to fill
my home with lush greenery. Check it all out by clicking here.
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My Home Office Makeover
I tend to get bored pretty quickly around here, especially with
the look of my work space. I mean, I have to sit in here pretty
much all day (and some nights), so it has to look nice and be a
place of inspiration. I got fixated on the idea of doing a gallery wall
of art behind the desk a few months ago, so have been collecting
prints and art that I like (trust me it didn't take long to get a
decent collection together - there's so much great work out there).
The overall look is a lot more monochromatic with soft pinks
to help soften the look. Now I've got nothing against brighter
colours, in fact my previous look was just that (click here to see
past blog post). I just needed something that suited the current
colour palette in my bedroom which is a lot softer. Having one half
of the bedroom soft and serene, and the other half loud and bright
kind of looked like the room had bi-polar, like it couldn't decide
what style it was. I needed to add some calm and I'm happy with
the result (it looks better in real life - I apologise for my amateur
photography skills, the room is quite dark and the horrid greige
colour on the walls tends to look a gross 'khaki' colour without any
serious photoshopping and brightening!
What's on my desk? Well I try to keep it clutter-free and display
my current fave products including our Adore 2016 Daily Planner
(which I can't wait to use by the way – bring on 2016!), and a
rose gold kate spade new york stapler (we stock this, the letter
tray and tape dispenser in this same range, in our online store).
Keeping me organised this year, is my kikki.K weekly planner
deskpad which is great for jotting down to-do's for the week. It
helps to see them all at a glance. Next year, when I start using
my Adore Daily Planner, I'll most likely continue to use both
simultaneously – as the planner gives you way more room to
write down your entire daily agenda (which sometimes a weekly
planner just can't deliver on, because there's not enough space.
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The Beach Collection prints
Photographed by Sydney photographer Jacqui Turk,
The Beach collection pays tribute to Sydney's beautiful
beach culture. When Jacqui photographed Briar Stanley
in Manly for a travel story we did in a previous issue of
Adore, I thought to myself, "hey these images of the beach
look pretty nice – they'd be perfect for my place." And well
that's when the little light bulb went off in my brain (it has a
tendency to do that about 20 times per day, what can I say
I inherited the 'ideas' gene from my dad haha).
Manly Surfers available in A4 and A3 size
Into The Deep available in A4, A3 and A2 size
Bondi Sunbathers available in A4, A3 and A2 size
Bondi Icebergs available in A4, A3 and A2 size
If I loved these photos, I thought surely others would too,
so decided to team up with Jacqui and bring you a carefully
curated collection of beach photography in a variety of sizes.
These exquisite giclee prints come unframed, and in a variety
of sizes and are exclusive to the Adore Home online shop.
Click here to shop the range now.
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Cobalt Blue, Pink & Copper
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United Artworks + Alisa & Lysandra
As an avid watcher of the TV show The Block, I had to say I
was pretty excited when I found out previous winners, twins
Alisa and Lysandra, had joined forces with United Artworks to
create their own exclusive collection of art. This isn't the first
time the two parties have paired up; Alisa and Lysandra have
styled a number of bespoke properties with United Artworks' art,
along with other design projects as seen on past episodes of
The Block. Designed and produced in Australia, this range of
contemporary artworks is representative of the twins' styling
and reflects current interior trends and colour forecasts.
Alisa and Lysandra have described the collection as being
moody, raw and very ethereal. Their top tip for selecting art
for your home? Use your existing colour palette as a guide to
selecting a piece that will create colour continuity. You can
shop the entire gorgeous range of art prints by clicking here.
*This post is sponsored. All words and opinions expressed in this blog post are my own.
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Lumas Melbourne
For so long art galleries tended to offer high-priced, one-off works
of art that were out of many people's financial reach. Nowadays we're
spoilt for choice with affordably priced art in abundance online. Lumas
provides both - a carefully curated collection of art in their physical
galleries across the globe (including their newly opened Melbourne
space), and an online store for added convenience. They've got a huge
range of high-profile artists' work including our favourites Bernhard Lang,
Damien Hirst and Jody MacDonald. I've added a few of my favourite pieces
below but there's so much more to explore on their website. I also like
the fact that you can purchase unframed (just the print) or they can take
care of framing for you. Shop the range in person at 597 Church St,
Richmond, Melbourne or online by clicking here: www.lumas.com.au
Heibe Luft, balloons © Julia Christie
Rajan IV © Jody MacDonald
Adria VI © Bernhard Lang
*This post is sponsored. All words and opinions expressed in this blog post are my own.
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Camille Walala for Gorman
Back when I was in high-school I was mad-keen for
anything pop art related. I had discovered Andy Warhol
in grade 11, thanks to my wonderful art teacher Miss Moule
(who I have to thank for my career in graphic design today).
Anyways it was my dream at the time, to go to prom (yes I
went to Australian school, yes we called it prom for some
stupid reason instead of formal – weird right), dressed in some
kind of extravagant, out-there pop art dress. To my dismay
no such dress existed. Instead I wore a rouched silver glittery
number, that let's just say I no longer own today (phew).
My point is, if this Camille Walala for Gorman collection had of
been around, I would have been flaunting one of these bad boys
to the prom (I wasn't much for conforming to the norm). I guess
you could say, I was ahead of my time really, 15 years ahead
of my time to be exact. The geometric shapes in bright poppy
colours, for me, are totally reminiscent of that brash, pop art
style that I still adore to this day. This collection just makes
me giddy with joy! Now excuse me while I hop along to my
nearest Gorman store to try out some of these numbers.
Get a little pop art/memphis style with these finds.
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Peach and Pale Timber
1 CLOCK / 2 ART / 3 LIGHT / 4 POT / 5 ARMCHAIR
6 PINK CUSHION / 7 YELLOW CUSHION / 8 JAR / 9 TABLE
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King Living's Metro Range
Living in a small apartment sometimes means it can be hard
to buy furniture that fits the space. As someone who lives
in a small one bedroom apartment I find so many furniture
stores mainly cater for bigger homes with larger size pieces.
It can be disappointing when you find an item that you adore,
only to find it's way too large for your living room. Thankfully,
King Living have brought out a functional and luxurious range
'Metro' that will help small spaces become areas of your home
that you will love being in. The Delta Metro (pictured above) is
as practical and versatile as the original sofa, however its more
compact design helps to keep smaller rooms clutter free, while
creating a sense of spaciousness. Optional storage provides a
hidden space for blankets, pillows and even a vacuum cleaner -
handy for small apartments, where storage is virtually non-existent.
One of my favourite pieces in the range is the Jasper
Metro (pictured above), you can configure this sofa
into so many different positions for whatever occasion.
However I love the idea of the Felix Metro modular
(pictured above) as you have optional Smart Pockets which
you can put remote controls, magazines, and even charging
cables for your mobile. Or you can include practical accessories
such as swivel tables and LED lamps. Pretty much all you need
is within reach - you'll never have to get off the sofa again!
You can view the range online by clicking here.
* This post is sponsored. All words and opinions expressed in this blog post are my own.
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kikki.k's concept store
I couldn't help but drool when this came through my inbox
today. As a bona-fide stationery nutter (and hoarder), my
heart skipped a beat when I spied kikki.K's new world-first
concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The kikki.K
Studio was designed by award winning London-based agency
Dalziel & Pow in collaboration with kikki.K founder, Kristina
Karlsson. The kikki.K studio introduces the new store format
for all kikki.K stores moving forward. The space is complete
with limited-edition products, floor to ceiling digital displays,
hell – even live birch forest trees! The store looks awesome -
be sure to pop in and check it out if you're in Melbourne.
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Barefoot Gypsy
When I saw this range from Barefoot Gypsy, instantly I
thought of my sister (who is a bit of a free-spirted hippy at
heart). I knew she'd love this range, and to be honest, I'm
seeing a lot here that I love too, including those glistening
Moroccan wedding blankets and cushions. Owner Maxine
Smith was an insatiable global traveler, deciding over three
years ago to harness her love of people, travel and cultures.
And just like that her business was born out of the pieces
she kept collecting, initially for her own home. After looking at
the collection of pouffes and throws, inspiration has struck and
now I'm craving a couple of these finds for my own home.
Moroccan vintage wedding pouffe, you will be mine!
Photography: Annette O'Brien Styling: Julia Green Styling Assistant: Noel Coughlan
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Inside the Sheridan Sydney Design Studio
I've always had a fascination with textiles and how
they're designed. I had a look at Sheridan's new Spring/
Summer 2015 range and was blown away with the amount
of artistry that is involved. Sheridan's team of 12 in-house
artists and designers (as well as a master weaver), travel
around every year for new inspiration, they then draw and
paint their new designs for the season. It's absolutely incredible
to imagine the lengths that have gone into creating their
range! I actually had no idea what was involved, and loved
this video (below) of their artists at work. It is amazing to watch.
My favourite of the bedroom collection is the 'Bonham'
absolutely love the details going on in the pattern
and it's so nice to see the mood board and inspirations
that go into the finished product (see below)!
Shop Sheridan's range by clicking here.
* This post is sponsored. All words and opinions expressed in this blog post are my own.
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Yellows, Checks and Timber
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Youthful bedding by Sanctuary Boutique
I'm always on the hunt for gorgeous new bedding, and these
fresh designs by Sanctuary Boutique caught myeye. Bursting
on the scene this year, Sanctuary Boutique stand out from
the crowd with their edgy designs by local and international
artists. Their inaugural range 'El Dorado' is an eclectic
amalgamation of paradisiac motifs and utopian scenes, drawing
together tigers, toucans, skulls, roses and parrots to create
colourful eye-catching designs that resemble art on bedding.
Click here to shop the range.
Photography and styling Louise Roche, The Design Villa
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New OZ Design online store homewares picks
OZ Design Furniture have recently launched their highly
anticipated brand new homewares online shop. This
summer they're offering a number of pieces in top trending
interior styles, including soft pastels, metallics, neutrals,
Hamptons and tribal. There's a whole heap to love on the site,
but I've rounded up my top 10 fave finds. And the best part?
To celebrate their launch, they're offering a generous 25%
off until Monday 9 November. So hop to it and spruce your
place up before Christmas! Click here to shop the range.
1 PENDANT LIGHT / 2 ART / 3 ORCHID / 4 CUSHION
5 CUSHION / 6 STOOL / 7 RUG / 8 LAMP / 9 URN
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Norsu's Art Lab
Oh my goodness guys, if you live in Melbourne you need to
go and check out norsu's new art lab! Co-founders (and all-
round nice gals), Kristy Sadlier and Nat Wheeler, have
expanded their tiny store, opening up a dedicated room to
their huge collection of Scandinavian art prints. "We used
to joke that it was the smallest shop in Melbourne, but that
really wasn't far from the truth – we were in desperate
need of an expansion," adds Kristy. When the opportunity
to secure the shop next door was presented to the pair,
it was a dream come true, and they instantly snapped it up.
"We instantly began planning the renovation – we knew
exactly what we needed from the space, and what our
customers were looking for," says Kristy. "It was evidently
apparent that we needed to devote more space to our prints."
With over 150 works in their current collection, norsu are
delighted to collaborate exclusively with a number of highly
acclaimed international artists, including Vee Speers, Ruben
Ireland, and Jenny Liz Rome. The art lab concept has been so
well received since launching in mid-October, that the pair are
already planning sites in other Australian cities for 2016!
Don't live in Melbourne? Don't stress, you can buy
all of their delightful goodies online (click here).
Photography: Stu Morley Styling: Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier from norsu
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Kids Room: Pink + Timber
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GLOBEWEST'S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE SALE
Ever wondered how stylists and designers are able to create
such unique and beautiful spaces? Let me tell you their secret –
access to amazing wholesale brands like GlobeWest. Now you
can shop like an interior designer, with GlobeWest opening up
their Melbourne warehouse doors to the public for one massive
sale. They cover a range of different interior styles - from modern,
to Scandi, to luxe and even global eclectic, so you're bound to
find something to adore. In this post you'll find just a small
selection of what's on offer, but there is just sooo much more.
Now guys, my advice would be to arrive early, there will be
a frenzy with prices of up to 70% off RRP's! Oh, how I wish I
lived in Melbourne. But if you do, be sure to hop along to the sale
at 20 Parsons Avenue, Springvale. The sale runs from 19 - 21
November, opening from 9am to 4pm. Want more info? Click
here to get the complete low-down on this amazing sale event!
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INKY EDITIONS' AUSTRALIANA PRINTS
Melbourne based designer and illustrator Michelle McKinnon,
of Inky Editions, has recently released a fun range of prints
with an Australian focus. Reflecting Michelle's love of all things
'Australiana', the range is anything but kitsch, and is executed
in a beautiful, contemporary way. Having previously worked for
the Victorian State Government in land management, Michelle
developed an appreciation for the diversity and uniqueness of
our Australian flora and landscape, which is evident in this range
of striking prints. Visit the Inky Editions website to check out
more of this beautiful, and affordable range of prints:
www.inkyeditions.com.au
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