03
Dec
Magical Minimal Christmas Home Decor
I’m going to be honest. While some people love Christmas, I can take it or leave it. It’s not that I’m a scrooge per se but I am cynical...
24
Jul
Barcelona interior design and architecture and key learnings from my sabbatical
Every day was a beautiful day in Barcelona. As an old soul with European and Middle Eastern heritage, I love Europe and connect to the history, the culture, the...
13
Jun
My chat with a Barcelona based interior designer on the things unite
I had reached out to Marina Sezam from Sezam Studio while still in Melbourne. So I had been anticipating our meeting in Barcelona for a while. I was keen...
23
May
How to commission art you love
I recently had a piece of art made especially for me. As an art lover I have bought pieces that I saw and loved but never had art made...
20
Jan
How much does it cost to style or renovate?
In my ten years’ experience as an interior designer, I’ve learnt that money matters. All clients, even the richest ones, want to know how much does it cost to...
21
Sep
Working with multiple patterns
I’m currently working on a house renovation project in Moonee Ponds. The client likes pattern and colour. A lot of pattern and colour. Working with multiple patterns such as...
24
Aug
How to choose and hang art
I can’t remember the exact year I bought my first piece of original art, but it was around 2007 or 2008. I was sitting in a café and there...
25
May
Working with Tradies
The most important characteristic of a tradesperson is good communication. After years of working with tradies good communication continues to be the one thing that makes or breaks the...
22
Apr
Hospitality Storage Solutions
Storage in a hospitality design project is an important consideration. There is a high turnover of food but also of other items. Items such as takeaway cups, and serviettes....