Author Archives: El

spotlight on: pattern & press

For Christmas, what do you give the person who has everything? Easy… something that couldn’t possibly be for anyone but them. Enter Pattern & Press. Not only do they specialise in personalising gifts and homeware, they do it in the … Continue reading →

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26 November 2012

paddington paradise

Not only does Collette Dinnigan make great clothes, she also makes great homes. Seriously great homes. This particular house in Paddington, Sydney, which Collette has now sold (why would you? Why?), is a stunningly restored sandstone residence built in the … Continue reading →

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14 November 2012

picture perfect

I’ve always been in awe of people who can take a good photo, it must be such a satisfying talent to have. If I’m able to make a New Year’s resolution this early on (the Christmas Bublé has already had … Continue reading →

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13 November 2012

hot trend: oxblood

Every so often you receive an email that immediately brightens your day, for example Kate Spade announcing their ‘Friends & Family Sale’ on pay day. Or when online fashion giants Boohoo.com send you a message to say that they’d like … Continue reading →

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12 November 2012

at home with ben pentreath

For long-time readers of this blog, you may remember last year I posted about Ben Pentreath and his gorgeous shop of ‘curiosities’ (see here). Now, not only does he have a website packed full of seriously covetable items, I also … Continue reading →

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31 October 2012