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First look Grace of Monaco and Cartier

Olivier Dahan's Grace of Monaco features Nicole Kidman as Princess Grace, sparkling in jewellery by Cartier and the long wait will soon be over. The release date has been pushed back several times, but on May 14, leading our Nicole Kidman will ascend the steps of the Palais des Festivals before a screening of the movie, marking the opening of the 67th Cannes...

The Immersery … UP AMONG THE CLOUDS

The centerpiece of the 2014 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, is a cloud-like structure suspended above a floating bar and open-kitchen restaurant on the banks of Melbourne Australia's Yarra River. The cloud-like canopy sitting above the disused Sandridge Rail Bridge creates a skyline community space offering a new city vantage point. The Immersery concept was dreamed up by MFWF and designed by

White Night Melbourne 2014

After captivating audiences in 2013, White Night Melbourne...

Dior’s floral wonderland …

Did you know I was once a florist?  In a past life my partner and I created many a floral fantasy for events across Melbourne so when I saw the footage from Dior’s 2014 Spring Summer collection I was flawed! Nearing winter, a frosty chill was settling in over Paris. However, the cold weather wasn’t about to stop Dior from showcasing their Spring/Summer...

SiD it’s all about the GALLERIA

Yesterday I touched down in Sydney and made a beeline to check out the latest precinct for Sydney in Design 2013 . It took me a little while longer than expected with me arriving at Carriage Works rather than Technology Park in in Eveleigh which is the correct venue fyi quite a few people made the same mistake. From the moment you step into the...

Queensland Hightide: Queensland Design Now

Once best known for its beaches and idyllic, tropical climate, over the past decade Queensland has emerged as a wellspring of design innovation. High Tide: Queensland Design Now is the first book to capture the output of this vibrant centre of contemporary design. To celebrate the launch of the book, join author/designer Jason Bird and several of its featured creatives in a lively discussion of...

VIVID Sydney

Sydney officially welcomed the fifth annual Vivid Sydney festival which commenced on 24 May closing 10 June. Vivid Light is featuring a blend of light, design and technology with more than 60 immersive light installations featuring some of the world’s most creative ideas from buzzing bees to the majestic 3D mapped projections upon the Sydney Opera House sails, Customs House, Cadman’s Cottage and the Museum...

the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design awards 2013

It was a glamourous affair as some of Australia’s design elite descended upon the Coco Republic Design Centre in Alexandria Sydney for the annual Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards. Guests mingled under dimly lit crystal chandeliers draped in vines and rich purple orchids with Neo classical graphics projected artwork all styled by the talented Steve Cordony. We are delighted to congratulate all the winners and...

THE WILLIAMS-SONOMA EXPERIENCE, THE POTTERY BARN EXPERIENCE;THE WEST ELM EXPERIENCE….

Last week in Sydney Bondi Junction we saw the launch of much anticipated, POTTERY BARN, WILLIAMS-SONOMA, WEST ELM, POTTERY BARN KIDS. The night was relaxed and easy. The invited guests toured around the four stores, starting with West Elm then Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and finally Williams Sonoma, in a quick 20 minute tour. Maggie Beer along with other leading foodies was in our...

Guest list … names darling … names. Flexform launch party Sydney.

Since the 1970's Flexform has collaborated with Iconic Italian designers growing the family run group of enormous creative talent, establishing a hallmark style. Clean lines, with elegant and adaptable solutions to living comfort and style. Flexform are one of the most sought after, renowned furniture brands in Italy and around the world. Designers and design lovers were out in full force as they celebrated the...