Talking slow living, cabin design, and connection to space & place with Shelley Kennedy, owner of Upland Farm in Denmark.

 

Shelley and husband Tyrone felt the strong pull from the city to farm and set about creating four beautiful cabins in Western Australia’s Great Southern region so that people could feel the deep restoration that comes from country air, the sunrise through the valley and that peaceful pause. 

The beauty of the land and the way it makes them feel is reflected in the design. The cabins seamlessly invite the outside elements in through layered natural materials and expansive windows complimented with objects weaved through the interior, intentionally selected for their purpose...

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Talking styling and her favourite objects with Chelsea Waddell ( founder of Jointsinbyron )

Talking styling and her favourite objects with Chelsea Waddell ( founder of Jointsinbyron )

CHELSEA WADDELL 

As an art curator, do you feel you feel you favour form over functionality when it comes to styling a house? 

Absolutely, yes. My partner and I are both creatives and we will prioritize the look and feeling of something over its practical use. This kind of decision making has lead us into buying beautiful but uncomfortable sofas; homes with space and but no storage; furniture that is stunning but can barely be used. I never used to mind this so much until we had our son and then practicality and functionality often meant ease and comfort - two seemingly boring but important qualities in parenthood.

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The Making Of: How our Handmade Ceramics are Crafted

The Making Of: How our Handmade Ceramics are Crafted

When we started on our journey to produce a collection of unique tableware, we knew that our approach would be natural, and artisan made. From earth to hand, conscious process has been taken every step of the way.

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Writing and Rituals with Nina Karnikowski

Writing and Rituals with Nina Karnikowski

Writing has been a clarifying and enlightening force throughout Nina Karnikowki’s life. Up before the sun, she begins her day of writing with three bowls of Chinese red tea, making ritual of the process of awakening her consciousness with the earthy flavour of the tea, and the watching the steam rising from the bowl. 
Nina has spent most of her writing career as a travel writer, a job that taught her many invaluable lessons on life upon her many journeys. When Nina was asked to run a writing workshop in relation to her book...

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Talking Interiors and daily rituals with Lauren Burns

Talking Interiors and daily rituals with Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns first caught our eye over on the gram, where we discovered her monochromatic aesthetic and refined style. A creative at heart, Lauren has a special talent for capturing the details others might have missed. It only takes a glance of her visual diary to see how much she enjoys creating, and that creativity flows for her through the medium of fun. 
 
We spoke to Lauren about creating sentimentality in her new home, her favourite sustainable brands and who she’d like to invite over for a dinner party.