At Home: Home (& Style) Improvement

You’re spending more time at home than ever before. Do yourself a favour and make the place (and yourself) look nice.

We’ve got you covered with new furniture and homewares releases, actually achievable DIY projects, isolation fashion and everything else that involves looking and feeling good while you’re confined to home.

How to Remove Shellac or Gel Polish at Home Without Totally Ruining Your Nails

FashionCan’t get to a salon? Here’s how to tackle a hard-to-shift manicure at home. Plus, eight items to add to your DIY nail kit.

Five To Try: Everyday Australian Products Ditching Plastic for Eco-Friendly Materials

Art & DesignWhy are we still using plastic bottles? And plastic coffee pods, menstrual products and a thousand other such things? Switching to more sustainable alternatives is easy and offers no downsides whatsoever. Try these five products and never look back.

Stay Warm and Cosy With This Range of Woollens From the Thinking Club, Which Is Helping Women and Kids Escaping Domestic Violence

Art & DesignThese woven-to-order throws and blankets – made of the hardy but super-soft wool from a flock of special sheep – will help to pay for crisis accommodation for women and children.

Eleven Sustainable Aussie Brands That Will Make Cleaning Your Home a Breeze

Home & LifestyleIncluding sprays made with aromatherapy-grade essential oils and laundry detergent eight times more concentrated than the supermarket stuff. And yes, one is a Kiwi brand – but, like Russell Crowe, we’re calling it ours (and it changed the shampoo-bar scene worldwide).

Melbourne Swimwear Label Baaby Expands Into Apparel – With Playful Pieces For Women and (Soon) Men

FashionAre you a sucker for sets? Shop fairy floss-coloured trousers with a matching top and statement checked linen shirts with paired pants. Plus pastel terry towelling, silk dresses and more. Everything is ethically made in Melbourne.

Refillable-Skincare Brand Foile Wants to Simplify Your Routine and Be a Solution to the Beauty Industry’s Waste Problem

FashionThe Sydney-born brand is now online with its Formulas range, a cleanser, serum and moisturiser, alongside four original lightweight oil-based products for body and face – with refills from $29.

Ultra Violette SPF BFF Day

FashionThe sun-smart skincare brand is letting you gift your bestie (or yourself) a free Skinscreen when you make a purchase, for one day only.

Jeans and Jackets: 30 Denim Styles for Off-Duty Spring Dressing

FashionFinding the perfect pair of jeans is tough, so we’ve done the leg work for you (boom-tish). Shop flattering flares, vibrant overalls, mum jeans from $59.95 and sustainable brands changing the denim game.

Hawkeye Vintage Chanel Collector’s Sale

FashionIt’s the designer treasure trove’s largest range of vintage Chanel yet, with handbags, accessories, jewellery and clothing all available to purchase via Instagram.

Add Some Shaded Style To Your Life With Upcycled Hats Inspired by the American South-West

FashionA collab between milliner Helen Kaminski and Canvs Bottega, the three-hat collection is made from Merino wool and recycled materials, and is re-blocked by hand in Sydney.

Shop Aussie Fashion Labels at Discounted Prices in the Second Year of We Wear Australian

FashionLee Mathews, Bassike, Ellery, Matteau, Oroton, Sir, Aje and many more brands are offering discounts of up to 50 per cent off in the month-long campaign.

Buy a Cute Koala, Shark or Galah Sweater and Raise Money To Help Save These Aussie Icons Under Threat

FashionLong-standing Melbourne fashion favourite Lenko releases its last limited-edition jumpers of the year. They’re 100 per cent Australian made, on sale Friday and $20 is donated to protect the animals.

Feed Your Indoor Houseplant Obsession With a Nutritious New Soil and Microbe Booster From The Plant Runner

Home & LifestyleIt helps improve the structure of the soil and keep your plants resilient when we overwater – or forget to give them a single drop. It’s only needed quarterly, so you can set it and forget it for three months.

A Sydney Jeweller Is Recycling Preloved Gold and Silver Into New Made-To-Order Pieces

Art & DesignZoë Alexandria is closing the loop by taking unwanted old rings and necklaces and forging them into new, truly unique jewellery.

Cut Out the Middleman with Yabby, a New Direct-to-Consumer Tapware Retailer

Home & LifestyleThere’s no showroom or salespeople, so prices stay affordable. And a seven-day free trial lets you see how the taps fit in your space, before you commit. “We wanted to get our products into customers’ hands with the least risk possible to them,” says the founder.

The Top 10 Best Budget Beauty Products and Brands to Buy Right Now (From $13)

FashionWant La Mer’s moisturiser but don’t have $915? Try this $27 one instead. Loved The Ordinary’s retinol and The Inkey List’s eye cream but you’re after the next new thing? These effective serums, scrubs, cleansers and more are not just free of nasties, they’re kind to your wallet, too.

Hawkeye Vintage Designer Sale on Instagram

FashionLog on for thousands of items of vintage clothing, luxury handbags, accessories and homewares by Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, Givenchy, Celine, Prada and more.

24-Hour Ikea Festival

EntertainmentTake a peek into the homes of musicians, designers, DJs and celebrities around the world – including Virgil Abloh, Ilse Crawford, Masego, Kaytranada, Pasta Queen and more – as they chat interiors, cook live meals, tour you around their neighbourhood and more.

Travel the Globe With the Le Grand Tour Collection By Cult French Fragrance House Diptyque

FashionThe limited-edition scents and candles, marking the label’s 60th-anniversary, are a stylish salve to the lockdown – offering connection to elsewhere at a time when we can’t travel.

Koskela Moving On Sale

Art & DesignGet up to 70 per cent off ethically made furniture including sofas, chairs and dining tables, plus discounts on homewares, rugs, pendant lights and vintage pieces.

Bite Size: Five New Things in Sydney You Need To Know This Week – August 26, 2021

EntertainmentA pesto made from a crop that was set to go to waste, banana-bread mix for a range of dietaries and Four Pillars launches virtual classes.

Ikea’s Colourful Collaboration With Zandra Rhodes Includes a Fabulous Frilly, Pink Frakta Bag

FashionPlus, cushions shaped like dumplings, a mirror “that reflects who you are” and lampshades that help you “look on the bright side”. The vivacious British designer has created 26 statement pieces for the Swedish furniture store. And you can get your hands on them from November.

Melbourne Label Noskin Creates Vegan, Peta-Approved Footwear and Clothing That’s Made To Last a Lifetime

FashionFrom leather-alternative combat boots to Japanese selvage denim.

These Brass Oysters Are the Perfect Accompaniment to Your Incense Ritual (or an Ideal Salt or Jewellery Dish)

Home & LifestyleCast from a real shell, they’ve been designed to catch the falling incense residue. Plus, also available: incense by Japan’s oldest incense ateliers, and hand-sculptured brass cocktail coasters in shapes inspired by spills.

Spread Good Vibes With Something Wonderful’s 3D-Embroidered Unisex Trackies

Fashion“The concept for Something Wonderful was always to keep on spreading happy, bright colours and trying to make people smile,” says the founder. The Byron-based streetwear label’s latest release features soft French terry with 3D embroidery. There are three colourways you can wear as a set, or mix and match.

Pasta, Citrus and an Aperol Spritz: Worktones’ New Collab Is Like an Italian Getaway in Mug and Tea-Towel Form

Home & LifestyleNew York-based artist Lauren Martin lends her cute illustrations to a new set of homewares featuring anthropomorphic lemons, ravioli, vongole and a classic aperitivo.

Mani-Pedis Meet Nostalgic ’90s Emoticons With the First Playful Nail Art Decals From Flowerbed Nails

FashionEach set has 110 stickers – including cherries, lightning bolts, flowers, chillies and smiley faces. All you have to do is peel off the decal, stick it to your nail and cover it with a quick coat of clear polish.

Studio Visit: Colourful African Wax Fabric Designs With Melbourne Label Ulo

Art & DesignLawyer-turned-designer Dinzi Amobi-Sanderson sources vibrant wax fabrics from Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria and Senegal. She creates striking homewares and made-to-order clothing collections from a small space in Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent.

How to Become a Composting Champion

EntertainmentHow good is organic waste? You pile it up, it heats up, and things called microbes transform your rubbish into a precious garden commodity. Mat Pember, founder of Little Veggie Patch Co, shows us how to reign over our humble heap of dirt by remembering these five golden rules.

Luxury Australian Towelling Brand Baina Launches a Collab with Korean Bathhouse-Inspired Soap Maker Binu Binu

Home & LifestyleElevate your bathing ritual with Baina’s signature checkerboard organic cotton towel, paired with bars of rice milk and shea butter, or sea salt and peppermint soap.

Chunky, Cropped, Colourful and Chaotic – The Cat Who Knits Makes Creative Knitwear From His Living Room and Donates All Profits to Charity

FashionAilurophile and textile artist Andrew Chan is not in fact a cat, but his knitting project is a little wild.

Australia’s Most Exceptional Architectural Homes Have Been Crowned in This Year’s Houses Awards

Home & LifestyleA modest Brisbane home – that can easily become three individual living spaces – has been named Australian House of the Year. A suburban Melbourne home has been honoured for its creative courtyard design, and a formerly derelict hat factory has been acknowledged for its sensitive restoration.

Since You Can’t Travel to Italy, Bring the Warmth of Puglia Home With Alex and Trahanas’s Pasta Party Collection

Home & LifestyleThe Sydney homewares brand is channelling seaside trattorias and long, leisurely lunches in its new “Festa della Pasta” collection of hand-painted pasta bowls and green-striped loungewear.

You’ll Want to Rub Your Hands All Over Kar-Studio’s Curvaceous and Moody Furniture

Home & LifestyleKar’s pieces – from coffee tables and lounges to vases – all start out as hand-moulded clay. They get their unique, textured finish thanks to multiple layers of fibreglass (poured out over days).

These Australians Reckon They’ve Invented the Comfiest Socks in the World – And We Actually Kinda Believe Them?

FashionSurfer Nathan Yun couldn’t find a pair of socks he was happy with. His mate Rex Zhang is a textiles expert. Together they’ve created a blend of merino wool and organic cotton for maximum comfort, durability and warmth – starting from $19.90 a pair. Plus, you can get your first pair free.

Ten To Try: Woven Blankets and Throws To Wrap Yourself in This Winter

Home & LifestyleFrom feather soft cashmere and fine merino throws to durable camping blankets made from factory-floor offcuts, these beautiful fabrics are ones you’ll want to curl up inside all day long.

Help! My Plants Are Dying: Expert Tips on How To Keep Your Potted Leafy Pals Alive in Winter

Home & LifestylePlant whisperers Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan on watering and light, dealing with pesky pests and knowing when your plants need to be put in iso. Plus, the five best easy-care indoor plants to buy (and a puzzle for foliage fans).

These “Lava Candles” by a Melbourne Couple Melt Into a Mesmerising Pool of Colourful Swirls and Streams

Home & LifestyleThey look stunning whether you choose to burn them all the way, halfway, or keep their original shape. The Tiktok famous couple behind them also makes rental-friendly ceiling mobiles, mix-and-match downlight art and more maximalist home decor.

Four Adelaide Jewellery Labels To Add to Your Collection

FashionThere are zodiac-themed necklaces; floating rings; playful earrings shaped like lemon slices and wine glasses; and architectural pieces made from industrial stainless steel.

Aromatherapy-Grade Essential Oils Make Koala Eco One of the Best-Smelling Cleaning Products on the Market

Home & LifestylePlus they’re plant-based, non-toxic and cruelty free. Wipe kitchen surfaces with a delightful lemon-myrtle-and-mandarin cleaner, add clarity to your windows with a peppermint spray, and scrub your hands with a eucalyptus-and-rosemary wash.

Italian Terrazzo Meets Melbourne-Made Furniture: Razzo Design Rides the Trend With Sleek and Stylish Tables

Home & LifestyleAfter importing a slab of Italian Montefalco terrazzo and turning it into a custom coffee table for her home, Celeste Hopcraft knew there were other Aussie lounge rooms in need of colourful chips and statement pieces.

Studio Visit: Striking Indigo-Dyed Fabrics Made By Hand at Shibori

Art & DesignBusiness partners Pepa Martin and Karen Davis use the Japanese technique to dye cushion covers, wallpaper, tablecloths, surfboards and even leather in deep indigo patterns, which they sell across the globe. They also teach shibori workshops at their studio in Sydney.

Buy a Pair of Undies, Plant a Tree: This Melbourne Fashion Label Pledges to “Bring Back the Bush” Every Time You Make a Purchase

FashionUnderplants makes ultra-soft briefs, G-strings and bralettes from sustainably sourced beechwood fibres – and the new company is committed to planting millions of trees across Australia with One Tree Planted.

Studio Visit: Pop-Culture Pots and Swimming-Pool Ashtrays With Sculptor Jake Clark

Art & DesignThe prolific, food-obsessed Melbourne artist taps into restaurant iconography and nostalgic overseas trips to create exuberant ceramic sculptures collected worldwide, from Brussels to LA.

Spruce Up Your Space With Mood-Boosting Technicolour Cushions by Frida Las Vegas

Home & LifestyleInspired by the outlandish glamour of 1980s Australiana, Sydney artist and designer Stavroula Adameitis prints vivid cushion covers with images of ibises, Bondi apartment blocks and outback motels.

Home Visit: A 100-Year-Old Collingwood Warehouse Filled With Plants, Art and Sunlight

Home & LifestyleArtist Ellen Porteus and interior plant specialist Ryan Klewer have transformed an industrial shell into a colourful home with painted murals, hanging plants and thoughtfully placed mid-century furniture.

Swipe, Don’t Spray: These Solid Perfume Blocks are an Eco-Friendly Replacement for Your Go-To Scents

Home & LifestyleThe wax-based fragrances are easy to carry, easy to use – and even easier to replace. They’re made in Australia and each one lasts a really long time.

“Jewellery for Your Doors”: Swap Mass-Produced Handles for These Cute Croissant- and Egg-Shaped Designs

Art & DesignDesigned by two Melbourne creatives and “baked” in a family-run art foundry, the playful breakfast-inspired fixtures will spruce up your doors, cabinets, drawers or shutters. There are three bronze finishes available.

A Melbourne-Based Made-To-Order Label Has Just Six Garments – Designed To Work Seamlessly With Your Existing Wardrobe

FashionCapsule one is a tight edit of timeless styles – a long-line shirt, pintuck pants, a wrap skirt, tailored bodice, split-hem pants and a miniskirt. They’re created for women of all ages, made to withstand the tide of trends.

Six Alternative Toothpaste Brands That Preference Botanical Ingredients

Home & LifestyleCharcoal, coconut, eucalyptus, peppermint oil, silica – these toothpaste brands opt for oils and minerals to bring you minty-fresh pastes, tablets and gels that look as good as they taste.

Gem, a New Aussie-Made Toothpaste, is Free From Synthetic Nasties and Comes in Four Minty Flavours

Art & DesignThese probiotic toothpastes are chemical-free, but full of plant-based ingredients to strengthen teeth, kill bacteria and foam up nicely, just like the regular stuff. And soon, they’ll be stocked at Mecca.

Alex and Trahanas Opens Its First Pop-Up Store and Launches a New Summer Collection With Homewares, Clothing and Jewellery

Home & LifestyleLive your best Italian summer holiday life – at home – with the elegant new range from the Sydney-based lifestyle label.

The Fit-Out: Eight Aromatic Oil Burners, Diffusers and Incense-Holders

Home & LifestyleTurn your home into a sweet-smelling oasis. There’s an adorable snail holder, a slick brass creation, a hunk of resin and scent-emitting orbs.

The Dirt Company, an Eco Alternative to Supermarket Laundry Detergent That’s Great for Your Clothes, Skin, Wallet and the Planet

Art & DesignIt’s eight times more concentrated than regular detergent and produces 90 per cent less plastic than a standard 20-load bottle.

The Iconic Is Taking 25 Per Cent off a Huge Range of Summery Styles and Workout Gear This Week

FashionNeed to up the ante when it comes to your activewear, or invest in some strappy spring dresses for all your warmer weather picnics? Now's the time.

Mix and Match Pieces From Marimekko’s New Homewares Collection, Which Is All Delicate Floral Prints

Art & DesignThe range of plates, mugs, aprons and more subtly advances the 70-year-old Finnish label’s heritage while still paying it due respect.

Aesop Launches Its First Candle Range

Art & DesignThey’re named after ancient stargazers, with notes of spicy fresh cypress, cardamom and earthy vetiver.

Turn One Plant Into Many With These Easy Propagating Tips

Art & DesignIt’s an inexpensive way to get new plants from your existing collection, and can be as simple as snipping off a stem and popping it in water, according to a new book from Leaf Supply’s indoor plant experts Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan.

Samsonite and Google’s New Backpack Lets You Answer Calls, Skip Songs and More, Without Touching Your Phone

TravelThe sleek Konnect-i is made from water-repellent fabric and features dedicated spots for your laptop and water bottle – perfect for commuting or travelling.

Bhumi Makes Beautiful, Earthy-Hued Organic Bedding and Apparel (and Can Tell You Exactly Where and How It’s Made)

Art & DesignThe Melbourne-based label only uses certified organic and Fairtrade fabrics, so customers can truly sleep easy.

Flattering Cuts and ’70s-Inspired Floral Prints: Swimwear Label Monte & Lou’s Summer 20/21 Collection is Here

FashionEmploying recycled nylon, the two-year-old label’s latest collection will make you look and feel good, whether you prefer a feminine one-piece, crop top or slimline bikini.

Kip & Co’s New Homewares Collection With Babbarra Women’s Centre Is a Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Female Artistry

Art & DesignThere are bold red-and-green bedspreads with foral motifs, pastel-hued cushions illustrated with traditional Dreamtime scenes, quilt covers with line art depicting wind, and five more designs across a range of homewares. And all profits are split equally between the two women-led businesses.

Zomp Outlet Sale

FashionGet up to 85 per cent off hundreds of shoes, including $165 sneakers for $25.

Never Lose Your Hat Again With This Nifty, Award-Winning Clip By Klipsta

FashionThis Aussie gadget won a prestigious design award and can keep your hats, scarves, sports towels and even face masks secure – in style.

This $44 Bum-Shaped Vase (Yes, Bum-Shaped) Will Add a Sexy, Playful Touch to Your House

Art & DesignPlus, every vase sold helps end poverty, abuse and sex trafficking for young women.

Bec & Bridge Has Relaunched Its Sydney Wedding Suite to Coincide With the Latest Bridal Collection

FashionThe Australian label has expanded its bride and bridesmaid offerings to include a wedding suite in Sydney, allowing bridal parties the opportunity to try a range of silhouettes.

Is Luxe Skincare Brand Emma Lewisham New Zealand’s Answer to Rationale?

FashionThis newcomer from across the pond is upping the Antipodean high-performing skincare market with an emphasis on “natural” ingredients and minimal environmental impact.

The Fit-Out: Eight Stylish Desks for Home

Home & LifestyleAre we working from home or living at work? A good-looking desk has never been a more practical purchase. Find a cheapie made from cardboard, a motorised one to make work standing easy and a graceful “floating” workstation in marble and brass.

The Newest Collection From Byron Bay Streetwear Label Thrills Is Its Most Sustainable Yet

FashionExpect refined, ’90s-inspired looks for men and women including organic denim and relaxed hemp tees and tanks – with a touch of vintage Americana.

A New Aussie Label All About Season-Less Simplicity by a Bassike and Lee Mathews Alum

FashionWhile its shirts and dresses in breezy Italian cotton are made for European holidays, you don’t need to be ambling through the Amalfi Coast to wear them.

Cut Out the Middleman and Simplify Your Bathroom Reno With Tile Cloud

Art & DesignThis online, direct-to-consumer retailer lets you browse by colour, shape, room, material or pattern. The team reviewed hundreds of tiles to hand-pick a broad, stylish selection where no tiles are too much alike. There’s no jargon, no hassle, and Australia-wide shipping.

Introducing Cove, a Swish Set of Reusable Aussie Cleaning Products You Can Buy at the Supermarket

Art & DesignEach of its four refillable aluminium spray bottles performs a different household chore. Plus, there’s free shipping Australia-wide, and individual refills – available at Coles and some independent grocers – are only $3.50.

Roll Away Sun Damage, Fine Lines and Facial Scarring with Micro Glow

FashionAn Australian mother-daughter team is behind this new skincare company, which specialises is derma rollers. The devices use a proven, non-surgical technique called “microneedling” to treat scarring, pigmentation, sun damage and fine lines, or simply bolster ageing skin.

Aussie Labels Jac & Jack and Sheridan Collaborate on a “Bedwear” Collection Designed to Match Your Wardrobe

Art & DesignMade with hemp and cotton in baby blue and dusty pink, there’s two quilt covers, a fitted sheet set and a European pillowcase.

Sleepwear Label Jasmine and Will Launches Its First Wholly Australian-Made Tracksuit Collection

FashionThe Sydney label has been seen on the likes of Elle Macpherson and Lara Worthington. Its new range of tracksuits are designed for lounging – or pair them with a trench and sneakers to hit the streets.

Reddie Makes Handcrafted, Customisable and Well-Priced Furniture With a Stylish Mid-Century Aesthetic

Home & LifestyleThe Sydney brand, run by a husband and wife team, produces functional and timeless tables, chairs, workstations and storage units.

Home Visit: Bismarck House, a Stunning Garden Oasis and Award-Winning Corner Semi

Home & LifestyleIt might seem unassuming from the front, but wander down the side laneway and its beauty reveals itself. We love the open kitchen, which encourages serendipitous interactions, and the splendid inside-out garden.(And it will soon be available for short-term stays).

Goodbye, Texting Back and Forth. This App Lets You Access Tradies’ Calendars Directly and Instantly Book a Date

City FileNeed a TV mounted, some furniture assembled or a leaky tap fixed? Hit up Urban Company. The app lets you book cleaning, gardening and handyman jobs on demand, at fixed prices. It’s available in 22 cities around the world, now including Sydney.

Australian Made Fair

Art & DesignBuy Australian and support small businesses reeling from the bushfires and Covid-19.

This App Makes Booking Professional Cleaners As Easy As Calling an Uber

City FileThe newly launched Urban Company lets you book home services on demand, including cleaning, ironing, gardening, lawn mowing, furniture assembly and other domestic chores. It’s also cashless and integrates directly with calendars. Celeste Barber is a fan, and we can see why.

Opulent Fruit Platters, Pink Wine Glasses and a Snail-Shaped Incense Burner: Maison Balzac’s New Collection Embodies Playful Escapism

Art & DesignThe range, called Un Rêve (French for “a dream”), draws on the skills of creatives based in Japan, France and Australia – and includes an homage to the founder’s grandmother.

Tojiki Room Is a New Online Shop For Ceramics That Might Otherwise Be On Tables at Melbourne’s Top Diners

Art & DesignGet speckled grey mugs, volcanic-ash-coloured plates, and chopstick holders shaped like little dumplings from the ceramicists who make tableware for Cutler & Co, Embla and Lake House. “Everything stopped … and the clay was just sitting there.”

Aussie Supermodel Bambi Northwood-Blyth’s Jewellery Collab With Byron Label F&H References INXS and ’80s Street Culture

FashionThe range includes the statement chains, freshwater pearls and natural gemstones F&H is known for, but with the swagger of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, with pieces named New Sensation and Beautiful Girl.

Go for Zero Is a One-Stop Online Shop for Natural, Zero-Waste Everyday Products

Art & DesignNeed a new bamboo toothbrush? Makeup for sensitive skin? Chemical-free household cleaning products? Here you’ll find all this and more – sourced from Australian businesses and shipped nation-wide.

Sydney’s Reco Is Innovating the Household Cleaning Product Space One (Attractive) Reusable Glass Jar at a Time

Art & DesignArmed with the knowledge that less than 30 per cent of our plastic waste is actually recycled, an Alexandria resident launched a range of lemon-myrtle-scented cleaning products free of nasty products and packaged in refillable containers.

Grow Your Green Side With This Snazzy, Self-Watering, Minimal-Space Vertical Garden

Home & LifestyleIt can be stacked up or across to fit any space, so it works for balconies and apartments. Plus, if you’re going on holiday, just fill with water and your plants can look after themselves while you're away.

Sydney Linen Label Bed Threads Has Launched a Working From Home-Friendly Range of Loungewear

FashionYou can mix and match the 100 per cent flax linen tops and pants, that will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

Best Nurseries and Plant Shops in Sydney

Home & LifestyleTrack down hardy native plants, cacti, succulents, flowers, bonsai, herbs, fruit trees, pots and everything else you need to beautify your home and garden.

Sydney’s TS Makers Handcrafts Serving Boards and Trivets From Salvaged Australian Timber

Art & DesignThe first collection by the husband-and-wife team was made from ’70s-era library countertops, and the newest line is made with red jarrah, mahogany and spotted gum. No two items are the same.

Stay Warm and Cosy With This Range of Woollens From the Thinking Club, Which Is Helping Women and Kids Escaping Domestic Violence

Art & DesignThese woven-to-order throws and blankets – made of the hardy but super-soft wool from a flock of special sheep – will help to pay for crisis accommodation for women and children.

A Harper’s Bazaar Editor Turned Fashion Designer Opens Albus Lumen Société, a Stunning Cave-Like Studio in Bondi

FashionIt’s part showroom, part office and part retail store for Albus Lumen’s style guru Marina Afonina. Make an appointment to peruse her striking tailored winter collection, jewellery and homewares.

Zilch is a New Online Marketplace Making It Easy to Go Plastic-Free

Art & DesignEvery single product recommended by this Aussie company – from packaging to shipping – is zero waste. And it’s launched just in time for Plastic-Free July.

These Affordable, New Mix-and-Match Plates Will Make Your Next Dinner Party Decidedly More Fun

Home & LifestyleThe colourful designs, by Sydney artist and former Sneaky Sound System frontman Daimon Downey, feature creatures from the sea and Italian expressions.

Lucy Folk on Her New Sun-Inspired Collection – And How to Style Jewellery for a Low-Key, Elegant Look

FashionThe Aussie designer recommends layering necklaces with a simple outfit, and picking one key look for each season (for winter, she’s going with her label’s limited-edition boilersuit). Plus, the one garment that never goes out of style.

The Teen Age: Meet the Australian Label Making Sustainable Fashion for Teens

FashionThe range of wardrobe staples is made with durable cotton sourced from a sustainably run mill in Japan and dyed without toxic chemicals. They’re here to last and be passed on to younger siblings.

Satelight Is an Aussie Design Studio Creating Elegant, Imaginative Lights That Turn Any Room Into a Tiny Gallery

Home & LifestyleThe pieces by Melbourne-based Satelight are designed to “become objects that the space wears”, ranging from delicate and whimsical to bold and geometric. The team is also making flat-pack desks that take just five minutes to assemble – no bolts or screws required.

Studio Tinta Is a One-Woman Labour of Love, Turning Foraged Plant Waste Into Beautiful Made-to-Order Silk Pillowcases and Accessories

Home & LifestyleEach unique piece is dyed with stuff Katie Wilkins finds – think avocado stones and wilting flowers – which she uses to turn the silk into delicate shades of blush pink, olive and silver.

The Artists Behind Dinosaur Designs Have Released a Line of Luxe, Colourful Rugs

Home & LifestyleThe hand-knotted textiles, made from wool and silk in collaboration with Designer Rugs, are inspired by nature and the subconscious – and they feel just as good as they look.

How to Do Your Own Shellac or Gel Polish at Home

FashionAs restrictions lift, beauty salons are reopening – albeit with reduced capacities. But you might still like to take nail maintenance into your own hands. Here’s how to DIY that sleek, shiny, post-spa look, avoid ‘flooding’ your cuticles, and get your look to last longer.

Tips, Patterns and Tutorials from Two Knitting Experts so You Can Get Started on the Perfect Winter Craft

Art & DesignContrary to what you might think, the best beginner project is not a scarf.

Sleep Cosy With In Bed’s New, Soft-Brushed Cotton Flannel Sheets

Art & DesignThe luxe new bedding is warming, breathable and sustainably manufactured.

With This New Aussie App You Don’t Need to Know How to Design a Sweater to Knit One

FashionGoodbye, incredible amount of time it takes to find and alter a knitwear pattern. Hello, Bellish, a free new Aussie app that generates custom sweater patterns in minutes, and has been downloaded 55,000 times since it launched in February.

Tint Wants to Make Painting Your House Great Again

Art & DesignGoodbye decision fatigue. This Melbourne-based tech startup sells just 71 colours, rather than hundreds. And its free augmented-reality app lets you try various colours on your walls and calculate how much paint you’ll need, before you even start.

Nine to Try: Beauty Products and Online Services to Boost Your At-Home Skincare and Make-Up Routines

FashionGet advice from one of Australia’s most in-demand facialists; live-chat with a Mecca specialist; and learn how to create a smoky eye with Trinny London. We’ve rounded up the best buys and consults to keep you feeling good during iso.

Show Mum Some Last-Minute Love This Mother’s Day With Leaf Supply’s Stylish New Plant Packs

Art & DesignGift mum – or yourself – a Swiss-cheese plant, Single O coffee and a handmade mug by a small Sydney maker to drink it from.

An Australian Artist Is Selling Prints of Our Favourite Sydney Dishes and Donating Part of the Proceeds to Restaurants Affected by Covid-19

Food & DrinkGood Food Crap Drawing captures famous dishes such as Ester’s blood sausage sanga, Momofuku Seiobo’s marron curry and 10 William Street’s sardine katsu sando. Take one home for (a reasonable) $75 or commission your own.

Online Art Project More of Something Good (MSG) Is a Love Letter to Sydney’s Asian Dining Scene

Food & DrinkA local design studio has asked artists to illustrate their favourite Asian food memories. The result is a visual menu that celebrates some of the best dishes and hidden gems in the city, including Happy Chef’s combination noodle soup, Ho Jiak’s char koay teow and RaRa Ramen’s mazesoba.

The Principles: Men’s Grooming Essentials at Home

FashionThe founder of polished barbershop-meets-modern-apothecary, Men’s Biz, shares his tips for grooming tools and practices that will keep your skin and hair fair through isolation.

Wrap Your Littlies Up in Goldie & Ace, a New Kids’ Label Inspired by ’80s and ’90s Australia

FashionThis Melbourne label is making tiny acid-wash mum jeans, mini chinos, Uluru and cockatoo-print jumpers and retro colour-blocked parkas that transform into little vests, all designed for frosty winter days ahead.

Kick It in These Cool Threads, a Collaboration Between the Beastie Boys and Cult US Brand Opening Ceremony

FashionYou’ve got to fight for your right to wear these graphic tees, jumpers and boilersuits.

Master Your Lockdown Look With These Retro Quaran-Tees

FashionThese soft, oversized cotton T-shirts by Aussie label Skwosh are perfect for lounging about the house – or send one to a mate to encourage them to stay home, too.

Support Aussie Fashion Labels (and Get Serious Discounts) With We Wear Australian

FashionThe campaign wants to drive customers to online stores, offering discounts on more than 100 brands.

Six Comfy Pant Styles (That Aren’t Leggings) to Get You Through Self-Isolation

FashionNail isolation dressing with wrinkle-resistant fabric; relaxed linen; could-be pyjamas with an air of Hollywood cool; and the OG work-from-home outfit, the tracksuit. (Plus, the only hoodie you need to get through winter.)

Melbourne-Born Label Flipslide Is Doing a Grown-Up Take on Havaianas

FashionFlipslides are comfy, made from all-natural rubber, and now available with arch support. They’re kind to the environment, your feet and your wallet.

Nine to Try: Luxe Handwashes to Make Your Self-Isolation More Delightful

FashionAn invigorating cleanser with lemon myrtle and eucalyptus; a fig-scented gel that’ll transport you to the Greek islands; and a sophisticated collaboration between a chic Sydney retailer and a Copenhagen design firm.

From Outdoor Events to Working From Home: How a Live-Entertainment Industry Veteran Is Surviving the Coronavirus Wipe-Out

Art & DesignThe events and festival industry has been decimated by coronavirus. But one Australian business owner has come up with an ingenious idea to keep his staff in work.

I Can’t Isolate Without: Hybernate’s Slim Leg Pants

FashionForget smart slacks and fancy dresses, this Broadsheet editor is embracing the Steve Jobs way of life by wearing one outfit – a relaxed pant (with a roomy seat). It’s the perfect accompaniment to her new WFH lifestyle.

Luxury Sydney Bedding Brand In Bed Is Now Selling In-Store Exclusives Online

Art & DesignSocially isolate in style.

Gingerfinch Is a New Online Store for Beautiful, Ethical and Clever Homewares

Art & DesignFrom an apron that transforms into a tote bag to vases designed to propagate indoor plants, this site – from a former political analyst – is about more than just what looks good. (Though there’s no shortage of that.)

The Good Emporium Is a New Online Store Devoted to Ethical Products, Shipped Carbon Neutral

Art & DesignIt was launched by a Vinomofo co-founder late last year following an existential crisis. Grab cups made from recycled coffee husks, reusable bamboo straws and cards you can plant.

Broadsheet Editions: Meet Nikki To

Art & DesignBroadsheet Editions showcases some of our favourite images from the past decade, which are now available for you to buy – printed, framed and delivered to your home or office. We talk to Nikki To, one of the photographers involved, about the stories behind her selected images.

Broadsheet Editions: Meet Jessica Wyld

Art & DesignBroadsheet Editions showcases some of our favourite images from the last decade, which are now available for you to buy – printed, framed and delivered to your home or office. We talk to one of the photographers involved, Jessica Wyld, about the story behind her selected images.

Broadsheet Editions: Meet Kate Shanasy

Art & DesignBroadsheet Editions showcases some of our favourite images from the last decade, which are now available for you to buy – printed, framed and delivered to your home or office. We talk to one of the photographers involved, Kate Shanasy, about the stories behind her selected images.

Objects of Desire

Home & LifestyleLuxurious linen bedding, a ceramic wine cooler from Italy’s east coast and gorgeous photography for our walls. Welcome to this month’s collection of things we don’t strictly need, but most definitely want.

How to Spring Clean Your Pantry

Home & LifestyleIn part six of our spring-cleaning series we speak to Ostro author Julia Busuttil Nishimura about what’s inside her kitchen cupboards, and how a spring spruce can actually improve your cooking.

How to Spring Clean Your Car

Home & LifestyleOut of sight, out of mind? Not really. In part five of our spring-cleaning series we ask an expert how to turn your car from a claustrophobic coffee-cup tomb into a “mini sanctuary” on wheels.

How to Spring Clean Your Wardrobe

Home & LifestyleA sustainable wardrobe is full of clothes you actually wear. In part four of our spring-cleaning series, we ask Well Made Clothes fashion editor Rosie Dalton how to step out in style this spring, without leaving a footprint.

How to Spring Clean Your Garden

Home & LifestyleIt’s time to check your plants’ vital signs and prep for warm weather ahead. In part two of our spring-cleaning series we ask a horticulturalist and landscape designer what to do with the change in season.

How to Spring Clean Your House

Home & LifestyleThe sun’s out and it’s the perfect time to spruce things up. In part one of our spring-cleaning series we ask an expert how to ditch the mess and make your home a spotless sanctuary.

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