Springside Porcelain
Christine Bailey is a cake decorator by trade. While she still pipes and bakes, these days it's porcelain, not sponge cakes, she's popping in the oven. Fifteen years ago Christine Bailey enrolled herself in pottery classes. She loved making ... [... more]
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Clay Portrait
Clay portraits have been popular in many cultures for thousands of years. Perhaps some of the better-known statues and sculptures are identified with the ancient Greeks and Romans. Mea Souris, however, is a modern day portrait artist who chooses ... [... more]
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Teapot exhibition
Make your morning cuppa a fun way to start the day with a teapot from Morpeth. Teabags and an electric jug are fine for a quick cup of tea to kick start your day, but they won't please the tea enthusiast. Tea lovers like their hot cuppa brewed in ... [... more]
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Puzzle Jewellery
Puzzle Designs create silverware that are more like works of art. Their trademark puzzles prove that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. After arriving in Australia from Italy in the seventies, Ilaria and Angiolo Logi were inspired by ... [... more]
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Christmas Makeover
With the countdown to Christmas ticking away, here are some seasonal decorating tips that will brighten up your living room. By putting some extra effort into making these re-useable decorations, you can reap the rewards for many years to ... [... more]
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Dogue
Dogue is a shop specialising in haute couture for dogs. Based in Woollahra, Sydney, Simone Bushby kicked off this fashion store for pets after trying in vain to find a quality winter jumper for her own dog. Realising that there was a demand for ... [... more]
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Netsuke Artist
Netsuke is the traditional craft of carving miniature wooden sculptures. There are only about 50 netsuke artists in the world and most of these are Japanese men. However, amazingly enough, one of the best netsuke artists in the world is a woman ... [... more]
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Douglas and Hope
Douglas and Hope is a great little store nestled in Fitzroy and full of pretty treasures. A breathtaking range of silk and cotton quilts on display, as well as pillows, floor cushions, and a natural skin care range designed by one of the owners. ... [... more]
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Chocolate bar
Easter alert, chocoholics beware! This story could be addictive... Lilly and Tom Haikin are the proud owners of the first "Max Brenner Chocolate Bar" in Australia. A visit to their Paddington address is an experience not to be missed. They ... [... more]
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Christmas countdown
Our House wishes you a relaxing and stress-free festive season! Here's some tips... Christmas is just around the corner and there's a lot to organise. So, Rebecca's put together a simple checklist and some handy suggestions to help provide a ... [... more]
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Wedding renovations - the big day
The big day has finally arrived and it's time to toast the bride and groom. The big day has finally arrived and it's time to toast the bride and groom. It's hard to imagine the site of this beautiful Russian Wedding Banquet was once a bare ... [... more]
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Barbara Higgins
Thanks to Melbourne-based company Barbara Higgins and Associates, your favourite room can be immortalised in paint. You can choose from a number of artists available through Barbara to paint a room in your house exactly as it is. Deidre Hunt, a ... [... more]
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