There’s something about summer that invites us to slow down. To open the doors, linger a little longer at the table and savour time at home. And when that home is designed with light, flow and family life in mind, even the most ordinary days can start to feel like a holiday.
The beginning of a new year often brings a quiet urge to reset – to simplify, plan and imagine what the next chapter might look like. For some, that means rethinking the place we call home.
Styling a house can be tons of fun but when it comes to interiors, the overwhelm of getting it right is real. Whether you’re giving a room a refresh or turning a brand-new house into a place to call home, we’ve gathered all the expert advice to help make your pad insta-worthy in no time.
In a world of fast furniture and cookie-cutter design, Newcastle maker Reioni Douglas is doing things differently. As the founder of Culture Cush, she designs and handcrafts modular lounges that are made to last – and made to fit your life.
Palinopsia: derived from the Greek word palin (again) and opsia (seeing). The persistent recurrence of a visual image after it’s been removed from physical sight. A memory, a vision, a moment that lasts. Tamara Bajic, founder of Palinopsia in Cooks Hill, hopes her ceramic collection leaves that impression.
Love colour but not sure how to use it at home, especially with something permanent like tiles? Diana Di Lorenzo shares her expert advice on creating vibrant, welcoming spaces that still feel timeless.
On the shores of Crangan Bay, a short commute south from Newcastle’s CBD, Emma Johnson and Brendan Pullan have created a sanctuary of calm and tranquillity, that perfectly mirrors their easy-going lifestyle and love of nature.
Port Stephens’ stylist Maret Larnach is not afraid to be bold, experiment with colour and push the boundaries. So it’s no surprise that her own home is a reflection of that! Come with us as we tour this vibrant, colourful and quirky home where secondhand mid-century and retro pieces are as plentiful as the plants!
Common Circus are set to celebrate their 10th birthday on October 19, with a festival inspired fun day at their Hamilton store. Think live music, a petting zoo, face painting, coffee, donuts and an art exhibit featuring some of Newcastle’s favourites. We chatted to owner Lauren Henry about this exciting milestone.
Xander Holliday makes playful art for well-loved homes. You can’t help but feel optimistic when looking at his work – and he wants you to share in the joy of living amongst colour. Xander talks to us about finding his style as an artist, how to buy art and decorating with colour at home.
