We’re happy to announce we now have a very limited number of our premiere Summer Issue available. If you missed out on this collector’s edition launch issue, visit our shop now. Be quick – they won’t last long and this is well and truly the last chance this issue will be available.
It certainly is getting chilly around our way. Time to start thinking about cosying up the house for the colder months ahead so the new Ikea Winter Catalogue that landed on our doorstep is very timely indeed. Full of great ideas to warm up internal spaces with sumptuous textiles and inviting decorating pieces. We love the Eivor Black and White Throw, $29.95 and the White Ludde Sheepskins, $59 – always at home on Annabelle’s sofa as shown here.
While I was searching Lightly’s beautiful new website I stumbled across Assemblages - the latest design collection designed by the store’s founder Cindy-Lee Davies. This range for the home appeals to my love of all things equestrian – inspired by Davies’ grandfather who served his country in the Australian Light Horse Regiment – with a utilitarian approach Assemblages draws on the saddler aesthetic: the artisan skill, the mix of leather girths and belt buckles. The leather Shelves are sold as a set of belts from $160 and you can DIY your own shelves or Lightly can arrange this for you, or the Book girth belt is $120. Leather is available in either black or natural and can hold up to 50kg.
If you love the Finders Keepers Markets you will love Follow – a design concept store, nestled away in a beautiful heritage listed shop in Surry Hills, Sydney. The store proprietors are the duo behind the famous markets, and have been advocates of supporting emerging design since their first beginnings in 2007. The character filled store features a curated selection of over 50 independent designers from around Australia, with new designs and limited edition products constantly being introduced to the store. We are very happy to say that Follow is one of our lovely fête stockists and you can pick up a copy either in store or on their online shop. While you are there be sure to check out their range of products from art prints, contemporary jewellery, clothing, textiles and homewares…Like these necklaces from designer Emily Green.
We featured my birthday party in our current Autumn Issue – it was such a fun night spent outdoors under the sparkling festoon lights. My husband, John – who is a chef – brought home a giant wok from his restaurant and set it up in our tiny courtyard ready for our guests’ arrival. Throughout the night John and our friend, Ines – who is also a chef – cooked up an array of tempting Asian-influenced meals, decanting the finished dishes in to takeout containers so our guests could help themselves as they pleased. It was a really fun way to involve our friends who were able to watch John and Ines cook during the evening.
The complete story including all the recipes – like this one for Ines‘ utterly irresistible authentic Char Kway Teow – is in our current issue which you can find here.
