In today’s episode Jane reveals how the previous life she turned her back on became a powerful asset in design. We learn what inspires the creative concept behind every project and how she stays true to her design values in a world filled with sameness. In this fascinating journey Jane dives deep into childhood idols, the magic of story telling and how to truly lead on a design project. Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/janeledgerinteriors I’d love to hear from...
From humble beginnings tinkering with furniture in an old warehouse apartment in North Melbourne, Nick McDonald left his career in the construction industry to forge a new path in furniture design. Inspired by a love of Danish design and the craft of sustainable furniture making Nick gradually gathered a team of specialist craftsman around him to build the business Made By Morgen. In this episode, I sit down with Nick to chat about the values that drive the business today - how staying ...
Interested in buying original art but not sure where to start? Today I sit down with Miranda Brown, General Manger of Linton & Kay Art Galleries, to chat about where to start with your art collection, how to invest wisely, and how you can bring the magic of art into your home. If you’ve ever wondered how to find, choose, hang or connect with an artwork you truly love, this episode is for you. Connect with Linton & Kay Galleries @lintonandkay https://www.lintona...
Making final selections on your furnishings is an exciting milestone. But placing furniture orders isn’t the end of the design process. It’s the start of a whole new stage: implementation. A dynamic, live phase that sees your dream interior furnishings come to fruition. More than just ‘coordinating furniture deliveries’ implementation is an art and a specialist skill requiring strategy, negotiation, problem solving and live judgement calls. In today’s episode I’m sharing how I gui...
Have you ever spent money on a rug, only to be disappointed when it doesn’t last? Today my guest Chris Hoyne from Temple Fine Rugs shares the secret to finding the right rug and how to invest your money wisely. You’ll discover: - What fibres are the best fibres to choose for a rug that’s going look beautiful and perform for you over the long term - The truth about what rugs can be washed and what rugs are impossible to clean - Why weasel words like ‘art silk’, ‘bamboo silk’ and viscose ...