Ashley Lim is a Sydney-based architect, designer and founder of the Korean/Australian shoe brand ‘Extraordinary Ordinary Day’. Extraordinary Ordinary Day philosophy is that stylish, memorable and elegant shoes can also be comfortable and effortlessly transition from workday to…
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Sculpture by the Sea is on again with an impressive selection of sculptures from local and international artists, all set against a beautiful coastal backdrop. Shown here are a few of my favourites from 2014’s…
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I just love this Rubik’s cube piece by Claire Fontaine for Third Drawer Down. It is so quirky, so inviting to play with. The Cube Fontaine is a détournement of the cult Rubik’s cube, replacing the different…
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BassamFellows ‘tractor’ stools are an elegant and luxurious addition to any home. Beautifully crafted from walnut, this lovely organic design is based on a early Swiss tractor seat. Available in Sydney through the knowledgeable and helpful…
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The NSW Art Gallery is always a pleasure to visit. Home to pieces by one of my favourite Australian painters (Jeffery Smart 1921 – 2013), the pictures are part of the permanent collection. The paintings featured…
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Small Spaces is Sarah O’Neill’s bid to make smaller inner city homes inviting, stylish and practical. Sarah’s approach can best be described as a kind of warm, textured minimalism. Heavily influenced by the Japanese, every piece has…
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The Lloyd’s building (also sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building) was designed by architect Richard Rogers and built between 1978 and 1986. Like the Pompidou Centre (designed by Renzo Piano and Rogers), the building was innovative in having its services such as staircases, lifts, electrical power conduits…
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The Barbican Estate History | The Barbican estate built within a badly bombed area of the City of London. A stones-throw from St Pauls, it comprised originally of three tall residential towers and a collection of…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s New York architectural masterpiece transcends its purpose as a gallery, being a genuine destination in itself. Located on Central Park, it is well worth the trip for the building as much as…
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This was Mies’s last project, the New National Gallery for the Berlin National Gallery. It is considered one of the most perfect statements of his architectural approach. The upper pavilion is a precise composition of monumental steel…
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F.A. Porche designed this charming radio for German electronics group Grundig sometime in the early 1990’s. It has an old-school leather cover on a silver plastic body. The multiple bands and world map suggest it…
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Handprinted linen has a richness that makes you forget the extortionate price paid. Used here on cushions, this English floral design elevates a plain linen sofa from frumpy to sophisticated. Design by Christopher Farr.
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Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. The 45 rooms on view combine the highest quality French furniture…
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90’s design has a particular aesthetic that when placed in the right context enhances the appearance of that space. These Philippe Starck design ‘Dr NO’ chairs for Kartell are an excellent example of 90’s design. Distinctively 1990’s,…
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Man & Sculpture – Henry Moore Sculpture and Security Guard.
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Banksy – British graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine irreverent dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and…
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Jenggala produce charming ceramics including this unusual teapot and cup set. The collection is titled ‘Kendi’ after the traditional Indonesian drinking vessel. Cream ceramic mixed with a wooden handle. Jenggala products can be ordered online…
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