Decorating & DIY
10 Tips for Op Shopping
As part of the movement to creating less waste, as well as saving some cash, more people are now recognising you can find quality items and do something good for other people and the world, by shopping vintage. This is especially true for clothing, furniture and homewares. I remember when I was little, my parents would take me around op…
Read MoreHandmade Cushions with Tribe & Temple
Kath O’Sullivan from Tribe & Temple is more of an artist than a seamstress. Creating handmade cushions and textiles, she has an online shop where she offers custom made cushions, sourcing, and bespoke collections. Using an eclectic mix of contemporary designer fabrics, tribal and vintage textiles, Kath creates pieces that reflect personality, character and sensory delight. Collaborating on…
Read MoreWhat The Heck is Fast Furniture and Why Does it Matter?
Everything seems to be so fast these days – fast food, fast fashion, fast cars, fast furniture, fast people….we seem to be rushing headlong into disaster with many people blind to the potential destination. Yet there are also a growing number of us who are working towards the slow, and the slower. Slow food, slow…
Read MoreTips on Eco Friendly Timber Floor Finishes
Floors are not just something you walk on in your home. They are one of the biggest investments you will make and can set the mood, define a space, bounce or soak up light, impact how you feel and give that sense of pride in your home that most of us seek. There are a…
Read MoreTips on Creating the Perfect Handmade Table Setting
Carey’s Table is the creation of Carey Krause a self described “64 year old guy who has had a very fulfilled and diverse working life”. Carey creates beautiful handmade tableware, garden products and more. He is not only a late bloomer sewer, but someone with a lot of experience entertaining after 30 years in hospitality.…
Read MoreUpholstery Art with Antiquate
Kerri Hollingsworth from Antiquate, is not only a furniture restorer, but an incredible artist. Based in Taggerty, Central Victoria, she upholsters furniture with a difference. The materials she uses vary from job to job, but she tries to steer clear of synthetic materials. For example, some upholstered chairs need foam cushions as that is the way they…
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