If you're like me, and have a million and one things to
do before Christmas, you'll be hard-pressed to find
the time to do any Christmas shopping. This year I'm
ditching the big shopping centres in favour of online
shopping. It's so much more convenient and I can shop
late at night when I do find a brief moment to myself.
Temple & Webster have got some fab gift ideas at the
moment, and below I've rounded up a few of my favourite
luxe finds below (including our very own Adore 2016 daily
planner which you can purchase for a special discounted
price through their website). You do have to be a member
to purchase, but signing up is super easy, and will end up
saving you a few dollars too (which is always a bonus).

1 CANDLE  /  2 BOX  /  3 SHEEPSKIN  /  4 PLANNER
5 GOLD CANDLE  /  6 TOWELS  /  7 SERVING TRAY

Be quick with some of these items, as each sale
item only has a short life-span on their website!

Well it's with a little bit of sadness, that I announce this
online issue of Adore will be our last. We'll be moving to
print permanently from 2016, with our printed Annual
edition kick-starting what I hope to be a long line of
printed editions. It's super exciting and a little nerve-
wracking at the same time, but I'm up for the challenge.

Anyways back to this online issue - as you can see it's our
Christmas edition - filled with fab gift guides, and Christmas
styling ideas. I'm absolutely in love with the black and white
colour scheme with pops of metallic gold - so luxe and a little
bit glitzy too. I'm definitely running with this theme for my
own Christmas celebrations this year. I hope you'll enjoy
this last online issue, and hope you'll continue to support us
by purchasing the printed publications (our printed Annual
edition will be out in newsagents from Thursday this week!).

Christmas pics and cover photography and styling: The Design Villa

This gorgeous home built by Thomas Archer Homes and
styled by Aimee Tarulli of Archer Interiors is also one of
my personal favourite highlights from this latest issue.
I just love all of the soft pastel colours - when can I
move in?! Photographed by Red Rabbit Photography.

Click here to read the latest online issue.

We've decided to do something a little bit special in the
lead-up to Christmas. We're running a 12 Days of
Christmas promotion with a number of small businesses,
offering exclusive discounts to our Instagram followers.
All you have to do is check out our Instagram page each
evening for that day's discount. We can't reveal now,
what kind of discounts, but what we can say is, you
should definitely take advantage of these offers and
save yourself some money on some great Christmas
gift ideas. The 12 businesses involved with this offer
include: Cranmore Home, Simple Form, The Minimalist,
Louvelle, Paterson + Steele, Designstuff, Lilly + Lolly,
Elk, Six By Eight, Everingham and Watson, Leaf Street
and TIPI Interiors. The promotion starts tonight!

Well here's some slightly exciting news. The Adore Annual
edition has been released today in newsagents Australia-wide!
Yup, it's our best issue to date. Seriously EVERY single image
is amazing. There are so many beautiful homes that it makes
me change my mind every two seconds, on what style I should
decorate my future home. Gah! Please if you haven't purchased
this issue through our online shop yet, or through one of our
many homewares stockists, please pick up a copy at your local
newsagent and support a small independent publisher (i.e. me)
continue to create beautiful, inspirational content for you all.

It retails for $12.95, a little pricey I might hear you saying,
but trust me it's worth it. No filler crap or boat loads of ads
in this issue (like so many other interiors mags out there!).
Just pure, good, interesting content. Here's a little taste of
what you'll find inside our glossy pages. Drool.

Simone Duckworth's home, seriously makes me want to go
out and purchase every single Slim Aarons print that was ever
made! And those white concrete floors? Heaven.
Photographed by Nikki To and styled by Alice Stephenson.

If it's Scandi-meets-contemporary-Australian style you're
looking for, you'll adore this home (above) designed by
Nicole Rosenberg of Little Liberty. Styled by Aimee Tarulli
and photographed by the ultra talented Hannah Blackmore.

Oh and you've got to check our our brand profile with
Bonnie and Neil. Their brand new retail store in Brunswick,
Melbourne is to die for! Photographed by Armelle Habib.

If it's renovation inspiration you're wanting, you'll love
this newly renovated home by Three Birds Renovations.
Plus designer Bonnie of Hindmarsh (one third of Three
Birds) shares her top renovating tips on a budget. So
many great ideas in this home - but I just love this all-white
kitchen - definitely my type of kitchen. Styled by Claudia
Stephenson and photographed by Hannah Blackmore.

That's just some of the highlights from this Annual edition. There is
so much more good stuff - but I'll leave you with that for now.

Styled images of mag by Louise Roche, The Design Villa

In the lead up to Christmas I'm on the search for
the perfect gifts for my family and I think I've found a
pretty good selection for all members of my family in the
Sheridan online shop (and a few items for myself!). I've
showcased here, some of my favourite finds, along with
a carefully curated selection below, for all of the navy
and white lovers out there (I know there's a few of
you!). Click here to shop Sheridan's range of gifts.

Here's a curated collection of my fave Sheridan gift ideas.

1 THROW & CUSHION  /  2 HAND CREAM  /  3 HAND SOAP
4 COSMETIC BAG  /  5 CANDLE  /  6 TRAVEL SET (INCLUDING
LUGGAGE TAG & PASSPORT COVER  /  7 TOWEL SET  /  8 THROW

So I bought an apartment late last year, a 1 bedroom unit
off the plan. It's currently being built and is about 95%
finished. The other week I got to do a walk-through of my
apartment and I tell you what, it was the highlight of my
year. It beats printing a magazine hands down (although
that was a proud moment). Having my own home, is
something I've dreamt about for so long, so for it to be
almost in my grasp, makes me absolutely giddy. I've
been planning and obsessing over how I'll decorate my
own home since I purchased it. It's been a long time
obsessing over the details folks! Anyways as is the way
with most apartments that you buy off the plan, they give
you little or no choice in the finishings (I had pretty much
zero choices). So I've got plans to do some tweaking - first
stop, the kitchen! I'm currently doing some research and
came across this beautiful kitchen designed by Sarah
Sherman Samuel (who has the most amazing blog).

Firstly, I'm obsessed wtih the gold hardware, and of
course I had to track down where I can purchase these
beauties and add to my wishlist! I also love the round pendant
lights - I couldn't find the milk glass finish here in Australia
(with brass trim) but did manage to find something close
through Beacon Lighting (click here to see) - with clear
glass - I think they will still look great in my kitchen.
Want to see more of Sarah's kitchen makeover? Click here.

What's this pic you say? Well it's certainly not part
of my 'inspiration' imagery haha, it's my actual kitchen
(yes I took lots of photos while I was in there). As you
can see it's not finished yet, they still have to put in
the appliances and kitchen sink, but it's almost there.
They're also installing my three pendant lights (see
below for my selection). Definitely need a new splash
back, the one currently in there is so bland it almost
fades away! And I'd love to get rid of the beige kitchen
bench top, but I'm not sure if that's in the budget. We'll
see. Below are a few products on my kitchen wish list.

1 TEA TOWEL  /  2 DECANTER  /  3 PLATES  /  4 MIXER
5  BRASS HARDWARE  /  6 PENDANT LIGHT  /  7 TILES

Today I wanted to introduce you to Jamie Durie's new
collaboration with The Canvas Workshop (which you have
probably already spotted in our latest online issue of Adore).
The exclusive new collection celebrates the pattern, colour and
textures found in the environment and will give an instant lift
to any indoor or outdoor space. "My collaboration with The Canvas
Workshop is all about infusing the essence of 'al fresco' design
and representing this aesthetic in the form of art and decor,"
explains Jamie. "The range truly breathes life into any 'outdoor
room' and blurs the lines between choosing art for interior and
exterior spaces. The Canvas Workshop has worked closely with me
to understand my passion for a 'transinterior' lifestyle," says Jamie.

The extensive collection of art, décor and cushions are
available online and include canvas and framed prints
and outdoor wall art. Click here to shop the range.

PHOTOGRAPHY Nick Bowers Photography

STYLING
Creative Director: Nadine Bush
Styling: Corina Koch
Styling Assistant: Henriette Gabreal

1 ART  /  2 LIGHT  /  3 CUSHION  /  4 CANDLE
5 KEYRING  /  6 CHAIR  /  7 POT  /  8 SIDE TABLE

Our brand new family edition has arrived and you can now
order one up from our online shop, or purchase from one of
the many retail stores that stock it (click here to see the list).
 Plus it will be available to buy in newsagents Australia-wide
from February 8 - not long to go now! I absolutely love how
this issue turned out, so many fabulous family homes, kids'
bedroom inspiration and stylish storage solutions. Our front
cover home belonging to Tarina Lyell, from Oh.Eight.Oh.Nine
is a knock-out, lovers of contemporary Scandi style, will just
adore her dreamy, light-filled Perth abode.

Photography: Hannah Blackmore  Styling: Tarina Lyell

Photography: Hannah Blackmore  Styling: Tarina Lyell

Photography: Hannah Blackmore

We also checked into Alex Hotel in Perth for a tour of their
amazing spaces. The interior design by Arent & Pyke is
sensational. Photographer Hannah Blackmore captured
this boutique hotel so perfectly (pictured above)!

Flat lays, top image and styling: The Design Villa

For the first time ever, I decided to print two front cover
options! Tarina's front cover (above) will be our standard cover
available in newsagents and select boutique stores (along with
our online shop), and Jenni Farr's kitchen (pictured below), is 
our limited edition cover, stocked only in our online shop and
very select retail stores (limited to one per city for exclusivity). 

Photography: Hannah Blackmore  Styling: Jane Ledger, Spacecrush

Sometimes when we get photoshoots done for Adore,
we have just so many amazing images to choose from
that it makes my job as editor extremely hard. How can
you just choose a handful, when you want them all in?!
Well this was the case for Tarina Lyell's contemporary-Scandi
style home. I flew talented Sydney-based photographer
Hannah Blackmore over to Perth in January to shoot a couple
of homes for the latest issue, plus new boutique Perth
accommodation - the Alex Hotel. Hannah never disappoints,
and so I thought it only fair I share some of the images that
didn't make it into the magazine here on our blog (and for
our international readers who haven't been able to get their
hands on a copy of our printed magazine). Hannah also
shot a short video with Tarina - be sure to watch!

 Videography: Hannah Blackmore  Editing: Kids of Bill

If you're a self-confessed flower junkie, like me,
you'll be itching to know where Tarina got all of her
stunning floral arrangements scattered throughout
her home. Well I did some insta-stalking (as you do)
and found out they're from Perth-based Floral State.
Aren't they the prettiest flowers you've ever laid eyes on?

Oh and how could I resist not making an animated gif
out of all of the front cover possibilities? Isn't our
cover with Tarina and her son Chet just adorable!

The new issue of Adore is out in newsagents Australia-
wide from February 8. Please support our small publication!

Photography: Hannah Blackmore  Styling: Tarina Lyell

1 PENDANT LIGHT  /  2 PRINT  /  3 ROUND CUSHION  /  4 CUSHION
5 CHAIR  /  6 POT  /  7 SIDE TABLE  /  8 RADIO

I'm back from holidays! I just spent 16 days in the US
visiting Honolulu, LA and Palm Springs and oh boy what
an amazing trip my partner and I had! Hands down my
favourite place on the itinerary was Palm Springs. The last
time I went to the US it was my favourite destination and
still remains my number one place in the world to visit. There
is something so magical about it – with its palm tree lined
streets, mountainous backdrop and amazing architecture.  
I cruised the streets of Palm Springs on bike snapping pics
of homes with colourful doors. Unfortunately it really started
heating up at around 8.30am (that desert sun sure has
some bite to it, even in the winter when we visited), so I
couldn't ride around for as long as I wanted to (I could have
been out there for hours photographing homes). So here
are some of my favourites I found along the way - enjoy!

Possibly Palm Springs' most photographed door, every influential
blogger and Instagrammer under the sun, has snapped this home
with THAT pink door. It was so amazing to see it in the flesh. 

Out of all of the coloured doors I spotted, aqua blue had to be
the most popular – these three blue beauties were my faves.

Even the letterboxes were brightly coloured!

VIOLET dining table in oak and chair in oak/white

I am so looking forward to the cooler weather, this summer
has been particularly hot and humid (well in Brisbane
anyways). I've had a chance to take a sneak peek look at
OZ Design Furniture's upcoming Winter range designed for
modern Australian living, and I love what I see. The new
collections created for living and dining spaces are inspired
by the latest interior trends - designed to make your home
as comfortable as possible this Winter. Below are some of my
favourites from the new look book. Check out the entire range
on the OZ Design Furniture website by clicking here.

COCO 3.5 seater sofa in mystere royal fabric, MADISON ottoman
in mystere moss fabric, KLEIN accent table in marble/copper

TATLER 2.5 seater in wave fabric, SARI coffee table and bookcase
in clear lacquer, SCOUT rectangle ottoman in alix fabric

PORTO desk in clear lacquer/multi, AMANDA chair in anthracite fabric

SARI low line entertainment unit in clear lacquer

1 PENDANT LIGHT  /  2 ART  / 3 CUSHION  /  4 STOOL
5 VASE  /  6 LAMP  /  7 THROW  /  8 PLANTERS  /  9 SOFA 

Incy Interiors have gone all sexy with their latest
offering of beds and occasional furniture. This new
range of velvet bed heads, ottoman and kids' sofa
are incredibly decadent and will add a touch of
opulence to any space. Incy Interiors founder and
designer Kristy Withers said: "We wanted to create a
collection that helps us step back in time with a little
vintage charm." Shop the range by clicking here.

How cute is this kids' settee ($999)? I wish it was made
in an adults size! I'd totally buy it. And a side note, the
colours seem to be brighter and lighter on their website
than in these styled images - I presume because they
were going for the whole 'moody' look - but definitely
go to their website to check out the actual colours.

After a week or so of moving apartment, and trying to
get another issue of Adore to print I'm back with a blog
post - so sorry for dropping the ball a bit with my posts.
I wanted to share with you some images I took of the
Christopher Kennedy Show House I viewed at Modernism
Week 2016 in Palm Springs in February this year. This home
was absolutely amazing. At every turn there was something
to 'ooh' and 'ah' over. One of my favourite spaces was the
teen bedroom designed by style star Carson Kressley (of
Queer Eye For the Straight Guy), pictured above and below.
That gallery wall combined with the aqua blue ceiling made
this space pretty special. And I wanted to take that hot
pink velvet chair home with me on the plane. So good, right? 

Next room up, is the dining room designed by the 
fabulous Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, darling! This room
was so over the top glamorous - trust me, in a good
way, and the ceiling was actually wallpapered in a silver
foil wallpaper, reflecting the surroundings and making
the ceiling appear double its size - super clever!
This utterly delicious room was perfect in every way. 

The den, pictured above, designed by Patrick Dragonette was
another glamorous space, I gushed over the gold details and
calming neutral colours. I could have spent hours in here.

On to the dressing room. Possibly my favourite space (and
the one in which I spent the most amount of time), the
dressing room designed by style blogger Kelly Lee of Kelly
Go Lightly. Inspired by The Beverly Hills Hotel, Kelly used
a Justina Blakeney for Hygge & West pink and green leaf
wallpaper to add a whimsical touch. The kate spade new york
vanity desk had me swooning. I have seen this piece on the
internet but never in the flesh, and it definitely lived up to my
expectations. I would love to have this in my own home! The
pink brushstroke lamps by Jana Bek were also a nice touch. 

And lastly, how about the view from the outside? Simply
divine. Honestly if you go to Palm Springs during Modernism
Week, a trip to the Christopher Kennedy Show House is a must.
Every year there is a new home on display and new designers
completely transform the space into an inspirational paradise. 

Just recently I moved into my first bought apartment,
and it's been super exciting dreaming up how I want
each space in my small 1 bedroom unit to look. I have a
study nook which is crying out for some colour, and I'm
thinking fresh turquoise, mint, white and brass accents
are in order. I want my place to feel like a glamorous
Palm Beach hotel (if you watch Jane The Virgin you'll
know the style I'm going for). I've fallen in love with this
Cole & Son Palm Jungle wallpaper after seeing it used in
various design projects – in particular the use of it in Byron
Beach Abodes (a luxurious, boutique accommodation in
Byron Bay), which you can see pictured above. There's
something so fresh about those turquoise and mint tones
paired together, and the palm leaf print is a little bit fun!

1 PRINT  /  2 WALLPAPER  /  3 VASE 
4 BOX  /   5 PLANNER  /  6 CHAIR

I can't believe it's been about two months since I was
in the US. My first time in Hawaii was made even more
enjoyable by the fact that I got to spend my days at The
Modern Honolulu on the island of Oahu. You'll find most
of the hotels in Hawaii are quite dated (and not in a classic
way – like a tacky 70s kinda way). But not The Modern
Honolulu, its clean, crisp and contemporary style is the
perfect place for discerning, design-savvy guests.

With two pools to choose from, your hardest decision will
be which pool to laze by – the sunset pool or sunrise pool?
Oh the decisions. We opted to spend a day lazing by the sunrise
pool in a generous sized daybed and sip cocktails and read
magazines all day. Bliss. If you're looking for a healthy lunch
option - try the chopped salad (a girl's got to counteract all
of those cocktails right). It was totally scrumptious too!

Pictured above is The Grove, a cool little bar positioned
next to the Sunrise pool and overlooking the harbour.
At sunset, this really is THE place to be. Do yourself a
favour, grab a drink and watch as the sun goes down.

Overall the colour palette at the hotel is quite white and
neutral, which gave it a sophisticated edge and also was
quite soothing especially after a big day of exploring the
hustle and bustle of Waikiki. The bathrooms were also
quite spacious and modern. Another great feature of the
hotel is their secret bar The Study (below), hidden behind
a bookcase in the hotel lobby, at night it opens up to
reveal a super cool bar with a thriving local music scene.

The best way to keep up to date with what's happening
at The Modern is to have a read through their Modern
Live webpage. Now if you're planning a stay, let me let
you in on a secret - The Modern Honolulu's 'Friends With
Benefits' loyalty program will give you up to $150 of hotel
credits per paid night while taking advantage of their best
rate guarantee. Trust me, with the dropping Aussie dollar,
you'll want to take advantage of value-adding offers like this!

1 PRINT  /  2 CANDLEHOLDER  /  3 CHAIR  /  4 SPEAKER
5 LAMP  /  6 BASKET  /  7 SIDE TABLE  /  8 CUSHION

Last Thursday our brand new Aloha edition hit newsagent
stands! What a relief it was to get this issue out, after a hectic
few months (holiday in the US, followed closely by moving
apartments), it was nice to see this one done and dusted. So
much work goes into each and every issue and as a one-man-
band it can be overwhelming at times. Thankfully I have amazing
freelancers who help out with the writing, styling and photography
in each issue. You could say this issue was heavily influenced by
my time in Hawaii, in fact you can read all about my thoroughly
modern escape from page 74! We have a number of boutique
stores stocking the magazine (click here for the list), as well
as newsagents right across Australia (click here for the list -
I've listed according to suburb in alphabetical order to make
it easier for you to find your nearest newsagent). Below is a
small taste of what to expect in this issue. I hope you're able 
to purchase a copy (click here to buy from our online store)! 

For tropi-cool pool styling ideas, you must check out our
feature showcasing Lana Taylor's new pool area (you
may recognise Lana from Three Birds Renovations). 

Styled by Claudia Stephenson  Photographed by Hannah Blackmore 

This Santa Monica home with a coastal/boho feel is another
highlight in this issue. Designed by Amber Interiors, the crisp
white spaces punctuated by indigo blues will have you swooning. 

Photographed by Tessa Neustadt

One thing that comes to mind when thinking of Hawaii,
is their beautiful lush green vegetation, and for this reason
I chose to profile Terrace Outdoor Living's Sydney store, in
this Aloha edition. A little bit of green can go a long way in a
home, and Terrace make it super easy to inject a bit of lush
tropical panache to your indoor and outdoor spaces.  

Photographed by Jacqui Turk

This home designed by Showpony Interiors is another
standout. Their outdoor space is so lush – it will make you
green with envy. I also loved their contemporary furniture
choices, proving a home by the sea can still be clean and crisp
without the traditional notions of what a coastal home
should look like. Their living room is stunning right?!

Styled by Aimee Tarulli  Photographed by Martina Gemmola