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The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Christmas Shopping For Everyone On Your List

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

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24 Of The Best Furniture, Design, And Homewares Stores In Sydney

Behold, 24 incredible furniture, homewares and design stores in Sydney to embrace your inner design geek. 

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Where To Buy Real Christmas Trees In Sydney

If you’re pining for a real tree this year, here are our best picks for where to snag a great one in Sydney. 

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Savers Thrift Boutique

International thrifting brand Savers now has a Thrift Boutique on Oxford Street, bringing affordable pre-loved goods to Darlinghurst.

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Savers

Global thrifting giant Savers’ first Sydney store in Hoxton Park Prestons is 1590 square metres of pre-loved gems waiting to be discovered.

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Libertine Parfumerie

Forget celebrity fragrances and department store clerks handing out smelling strips. If you love hard-to-find, boutique fragrances dreamt up by artisans from far-flung places, Libertine Parfumerie is for you. 

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Dopamine-Spiked Tablescapes And Perfect Produce, Here’s How To Nail Your Next Dinner Party

Here’s five sure-fire ways to become dinner party hosting royalty in no time.

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Your Unmissable Cultural Events In Sydney This Year

To get you mapping out your cultural itinerary for the next few months, here are some of the unmissable cultural events in New South Wales to soak up this year.

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Pet Homewares: Everything You Need To Create A Pet Paradise At Home

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

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GANNI

Shopping in Sydney will get a whole lot more exciting when cult Scandi brand GANNI opens its doors at The Galeries on Friday 2 June. 

Homewares

Little Succers

It’s finally happened. After a handful of years operating as a pop up shop in the leafy streets of Surry Hills, Little Succers has left its roots, so to speak, and made the big leap over the pond to greener pastures. We’re talking about a permanent terrarium studio right in the heart of Neutral Bay.

Homewares

The Clayground

If you’re a ceramic fiend, you would have definitely heard of cutting-edge pottery studio Bondi Clay. The Flood Street institution is well-known for its cute date night classes and its sustainable approach to pottery. It's one of the few studios that sticks to renewable energy and doesn’t use single-use plastic bags.

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Shop The Coolest And Cosiest Colour Trends For Your Furry Friends

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

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Sydney鈥檚 Best Gift Shops For All Occasions

Your ultimate guide to Sydney's best gift shops for all occasions.

Homewares

Eden + Bell

The fact is, a city can never be too overcrowded with florists, which is why you need to know about Sydney’s newest floral mecca dedicated to luscious blooms and whimsical flowing foliage.

Homewares

Brosa Studio

Brosa is a digital-first furniture and homewares brand that's all about disrupting the way we shop for furniture. Located in Rosebery's trendy Cannery Precinct, their recently-opened bricks-and-mortar studio is a space to reimagine your digs and create your dream home—all without the scary price tags, hardcore salespeople, and lengthy lead times. Brosa allows you to shop direct from makers, cutting out the ticket items that tend to make shopping for furniture in Australia so expensive (export fees and warehousing costs). 

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Noraville Green

The fact of the matter is—a city can never have too many greenhouses and nurseries. And, the newest house plant emporium to land on Sydney soil is hailing in hard from the Central Coast, so bring a car with enough space because you’ll be going home with the lot.

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10 EOFY Sale Items To Add To Cart This Month

With help from Cashrewards we've pulled together 10 things we'll be shopping come this end of financial year. 

Homewares

5 Changes To Amp Up Your Cosiness At Home That Won’t Break The Bank

We’ve teamed up with AGL Energy to bring you a few tips and tricks to inspire you to bring joy and homely touches into your digs without breaking the bank. 

Homewares

4 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Living Room A Luxurious Space To Hang Out

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

Homewares

Bondi Clay

UPDATE: For the course of the COVID-19 lockdown, Bondi Clay has launched a set of online tutorials and take-home clay kits. You can pick up full and half bags of white stoneware clay and tools from the Bondi studio, or have the clay delivered if you live in the Eastern suburbs. 

Homewares

PlantGirl

Sydney’s sassy same-day plant delivery service PlantGirl has opened its first bricks-and-mortar set up in the heart of the Inner West, which means you’ll be able to deck out your digs in lush greenery and bright planters.

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Vicki Lee Gallery

Enter Sydney based painter Vicki Lee's eponymous two-storey gallery space and get ready for a sweet sensory experience. 

Homewares

4 Genius But Affordable Hacks To Transform Your Bedroom Into A Joyous Retreat

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

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8 Local Creators To Uncover On A Central Coast Winter Escape

Whether you’re up for the weekend or leaning into an extended stay, here are seven local makers and creators to check out next time you’re on the Central Coast. 

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The Best Workshops In Sydney For Hands-On Experiences

From cocktail shaking to perfume making, these Sydney workshops guarantee learning and creativity.

Homewares

Cork & Chroma | St Leonards

After the huge success of their Surry Hills paint and sip studio, Cork & Chroma has added a second location over the bridge in St Leonards, because Sydney’s art scene just won’t quit.

Homewares

Lyons Gallery

Lyons Gallery showcases never-before-seen glamourous celeb shots from the most collected photographers in the world. 

Beauty

MUJI

International brand, MUJI is bringing their minimalist, affordable and uber cool vibes to Westfield Chatswood. Covering over 884 square metres (that’s really freakin’ big) the Japanese store offers errrrythang from clothing and homewares, to skincare and travel products…its literally the ideal one-stop-shop. 

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RISING 2023: Everything You Need To See, Do And Experience

Just shy of a year ago, Melbourne's RISING took the city by a cross-cultural storm with around two weeks of electric events, gigs, performances and experiences, and the good news is that they're officially returning for 2023. Dates have been confirmed—for Wednesday 7 June through to Sunday 18 June—along with the first act. And it's set to be a showstopper. 

Homewares

5 Hacks To Turn Your Dining Space Into An Entertainer鈥檚 Dream Without Breaking The Bank

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

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Get Cosy This Winter With 9 Of Our Favourite Home & Bedding Buys

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

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In Bed

Rejoice, you homeware fanatics. In Bed has just opened its first shop in Paddington and it’s the literal reincarnation of its oh-so-famous virtual store.

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Paramount House Hotel

There's a lot happening at Surry Hills' Paramount Building.

Bars & Pubs

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Nestled on the harbour near Vaucluse, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a Sydney institution known for its Hamptons-chic style fit-out (the interiors are seriously on point), mouth-watering seafood (think alllll of the oysters) and sweeping views of our stunning city.

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Sydney Artist Julia Gutman Has Won This Year’s Archibald Prize

Running since 1921, the Archibald Prize exhibition displays portraits of exceptional Aussies by Australian artists. Here are the 2023 finalists, winners, and everything else you need to know. 

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Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone With These Creative Experiences

Flexing your creative muscles is a surefire way to get out of your comfort zone—and have fun while doing it. Creativity looks different for everyone and the key is to find what makes your heart sing. 

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Experience The Exclusive HOTA Pop Masters Exhibition Up Late This Month

Experience HOTA's world-exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from Mugrabi Collection, New York in a whole new light on two unmissable evenings, Up Late: New York Nights.  

Bars & Pubs

The Soda Factory

If you haven’t been to The Soda Factory in Surry Hills, do you even Sydney? An institution for anyone over the age of 18, this hidden speakeasy can be found behind a ‘50s Coca-Cola door on Wentworth Avenue.

Fashion

DEDON

If you have ever wanted an excuse to purchase a hanging floating chair for home, this is it. German-born furniture company, DEDON has recently opened their first flagship showroom in Sydney and ICYMI, that is very good news for you... and very bad news for your credit card. Located in The Cannery, this place sells woven outdoor furniture that has aesthetic goals written all over it. We're talking about the kind of things you’ve got saved under your dream home Pinterest board and don’t even bother denying it, we all have one.

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Kin & Kind

Kin & Kind is the home of Sydney’s best workshops for parents, with classes that’ll feed your creativity (hello indoor gardening), your belly (hit up the kimchi workshop) or teaches you how to master the art of the perfect phone-shot movie. Founders Miriam and Josie are the brains behind this genius operation, offering a dynamic alternative to the standard child-focused activities on offer. 

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Unleash Your Inner Artist At 12 Of The Best Pottery Classes In Sydney

If you’re keen to make your own teapots, platters, bowls and ceramic keep cups then you’ll want to pay attention.

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The Multi-Sensory Van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning To Sydney This Week

The smash-hit immersive exhibition is coming back to Sydney.

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The Best Beauty And Retail 鈥楬appiest Hours鈥 Deals In Sydney This November

Here at OB真人视讯, we're passionate about Sydney's local businesses and we're equally passionate about looking and feeling good too. So, to combine these two loves and celebrate shopping locally and supporting small businesses, we've teamed up with American Express to create a month-long shop small celebration dubbed Happiest Hours—40 Sydney small businesses serving up 40 sweet deals. 

Gifts

Leaf Supply

Leaf Supply are Sydney's ultimate indoor plant people. Fresh-delivering gifts of greenery and potted happiness to doorsteps around Sydney, Leaf Supply believes green spaces are better places and foliage is the new flower.

Fashion

The Standard Store

If trendy boutiques are your jam then you need to get yourself to The Standard Store in Barangaroo, STAT. 

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Hutwoods

When you think of wax, it's usually a painful thought of the uncomfortable appointment at your local beautician. But Hutwoods candles will persuade you to think otherwise, with their range of 100% natural soy wax candles emanating scents you didn’t even know existed—but you’ll be oh-so-glad that they do.

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6 Daily Sustainable Swaps To Help The Planet And Your Pocket

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

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Go From Dreaming To Doing With These 6 ‘Nook Looks’ Designed To Fuel Your Passions

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

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Soak In These Stories Of Resilience And Get Inspired For A Good Cause

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

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The Sleeveless Society

Vintage threads without the massive price tag exists. Whether you’ve been searching for that perfect Persian princess dress (we know you), or a killer new (to you) denim jacket with a story, The Sleeveless Society has done all of the hard work, sifting through the chaos that is second-hand fashion, and have plucked out the good stuff for us. Driven by their passion for one-off statements, the Waverly treasure has hopped on the pre-loved bandwagon, and it’s all available online too, so you don’t even need to leave the house to spend up a storm.

Homewares

Cork & Chroma

The Cork & Chroma paint and sip studio has opened in Surry Hills, following three years of crazy success at their flagship studio in Brisbane. We’re pretty glad they’ve come to town and you should be too. These guys run guided painting sessions, where you are encouraged to bring all of your mates and a bottle of wine (it’s BYO) to sip as you paint. We know, it’s pure genius.   

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Ur Place

If you’re looking for a way to vamp up your interior style (or window shop away a weekend) Sutherland homewares store, Ur Place, was made for you. Specialising in all things monochrome, this trendy lil’ place will make you re-think every bit of Ikea you own (as well as the you had planned on saving).

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A Sculpture Trail Of 30 Whale Tails Has Landed On Sydney’s Waterfront

This month, Sydney’s Western Harbour will become home to a brand spanking new open-air arts trail, Waterfront Whale Tales. 

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8 Must-Do Online And IRL Experiences At This Year鈥檚 IKEA Festival

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

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10 Of The Coolest 鈥淐hilled Vibe鈥 Dinner Party Essentials

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

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Collector Store

If you’re looking to treat yourself to a little retail therapy, Collector Store by the harbour at Barangaroo is definitely worth your hard earned cash. From the legends that brought you the oh-so-famous Crown Street boutique of the same name, this mini fashion mecca has all the goodies your wardrobe and home wants (but probably doesn’t need).

Homewares

Rose St. Trading Co.

For charming home and giftware, Rose St. Trading Co invites you to step inside the doors of their small but again, charming shop on Military Road in Mosman. Founders Cate and Alex aren’t the slightest bit shy about their obsession for colour, cashmere, pearls and fabulous handbags, as well as injecting their own skills and passions as interior designers into their budding brand. Fashion and accessories have become an important category for Rose St. who promise a pleasurable shopping experience underpinned by what they like to call: “old fashioned customer service”. Rose St. Trading Co can also be found in Double Bay. 

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You, The Earth & Me

Working purely with companies and brands that love the environment as much as they do, You, The Earth & Me brings handmade, sustainable products for the soul, the body and the home to Newtown.

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Shop New Art From This Extensive Online Market And Support First Nations Artists

Find your new favourite artwork at Revealed, an online art market housing original, ethical artworks from more than 29 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

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Inside The Fashion Psyche Of Hobart Designer Noah Johnson And His Cult Designs

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

Artist Bianca Beers On Noughties Wardrobe Keepsakes And Unapologetic Style

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

Homewares

Fred International

Scandinavian style interiors have well and truly made their way into Australian homes over the past decade. Moving towards clean and fresh no-fuss furniture that balances just on the right side of stark, Australians will love the Scandinavian furniture emporium Fred International have opened their fresh showroom in Rosebery. The series of large-scale dioramas will help you re-imagine your personal living space, complete with furniture, fireplace and homely feel.

Fashion

The Makery Work-Shop

In the heart of Darlinghurst lies The Makery - an initiative set up by Work-Shop to promote local artists and designers and provide them with an affordable yet stylish space where they can exhibit and sell their work. This enterprise allows vendors skip the hassle of setting up their own shop so they can use the space for a small fee. The idea behind The Makery is to reinstate thought and love into a world where mass production is dominating and to give the public an opportunity to connect with local designers at a grass roots level. 

Homewares

颁颈迟迟脿

Città is a home wares store tucked away in the leafy part of Surry Hills. Their ethos revolves around creating design staples and seasonal collections for your home, which translates into timeless, one-of-a-kind-pieces that can stand the test of time. Their products are designed in New Zealand and aren’t limited to beautiful furniture, throws and kitchenware (although they do have those), but they also stock clothing and accessories for all ages and genders. 

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Creator And Digital Artist Tara Chandra On Standing Out Over Fitting In

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

Join The Nationwide Search For Changemakers Shaping The Next Decade

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

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Treat Yourself To Life-Changing Sleep With Our Favourite Sustainable Bedding

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

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Jim and Jane

With what used to be a potions shop, somewhat 30 years ago, has now turned into a little retail boutique. Jim and Jane’s boutique in Annandale sells all things from fashion to homewares.

Homewares

D E A Store

A respite from the bustling streets of Redfern, D E A Store is a Sydney homewares haven cleverly named because of their goal of pleasing your delicate eye area with their collection of home and kitchen objects. Each item is chosen for both their utility as well as intrinsic beauty, collectively designed to compliment the eclectic offerings of the surrounding area. You’ll find labels like Tom Dixon, Artistica stoneware, and MOMA as well as pieces from local artists and artisans; Dat Van and Ode Ceramics to name only two.

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Black Boho

Where does it all come together in seamless style, edginess, taste and aesthetic? Black Boho, that’s where. In the mood for quirky hand-made bangles, scarves and peanut butter swirl cookies? Most people would tell you you’re dreaming, no place would provide all of that in a breeze of proximity and convenience. Black Boho does and they do it with flair.

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Take Your Paint And Sip Night To New Heights On Top Of A Skyscraper

Fact: The perfect evening is one filled with friends, wine and blissful sunsets. Sydney and Melbourne locals, you’re in luck; a new paint and sip masterclass is taking all your favourite things to new heights—literally.

Homewares

The City Of Sydney Is Handing Out Thousands Of Free Trees This Month

City of Sydney is handing out 9700 free trees for your home—so work on that green thumb.

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Sydney’s Best Restaurant Merch To Wear In 2022

Wear your love for your favourite coffee spot, brewery, and pizza joint on your sleeve—literally. 

Fitness

King Street Cyclery

King Street Cyclery is a place where you can buy anything cycling related with a twist. If you’ve noticed the weird and wonderful window displays which in the past have featured an alien and a Santa Claus riding bicycles, you’ve spotted King Street Cyclery. This bike shop in Sydney is your go-to whether you are a commuter, tourer, racer, or newbie who needs adult training wheels.

Homewares

Apostlebird

It’s vintage rummaging made easy at this Manly store. Apostlebird sees Jacqui Rafferty’s dream come to life in the form of a vintage retail store on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Sourcing stock from the USA and Australia, she’s got a curated collection that extends from the treasure trove that is Brooklyn’s flea markets all the way to hard-to-find pieces of country NSW.

Food & Drink

Emporio Organico

For the red-nosed and sneeze-laden, allergies can sometimes suck. Thankfully, the allergy-friendly Emporio Organico has set up shop in Crows Nest. Founded by Kitsa Yanniotis (founder of Kitsa’s Kitchen) this expert foodie is bringing her expertise together in this one-stop shop for all your organic food and lifestyle needs. Specialising in toxic free products, their team have curated the best of the best practitioner-tested products that aim to aid in your digestive health, help you build your eco home as well as assist you in the shift to organic.

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Meet The 4 Aussie Artists Giving Skincare A Sustainable Glow Up

Skincare is getting a sustainable glow up. There’s new energy bubbling in 2022 with customers making conscious choices and brands who are transforming our skincare routines and beauty cabinets for the better. 

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A Three-Month Hello Kitty Street Festival Has Popped Up In Darling Square

The immersive pop-up has everything from an outdoor art exhibition with a gigantic inflatable Hello Kitty to food specials like a Gudetama-inspired burger.

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Express Yourself This Summer With The New Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

Homewares

Artemide

A leader in lighting and an Italian design icon, Artemide is very much at home in Surry Hills. Through research and innovation they have a brand that is more than just lights with many architectural and outdoor lighting projects for both residential and large public and commercial projects.

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Apple Core Living

This little homewares shop in Parramatta is cute as a button, with all sorts of goodies to give your living room a touch of character or that special friend a gift that they'll treasure. Owner Vanessa has a professional background in the Visual Arts and a penchant for ethically made goods, so you know that every hand picked piece is going to look great and make you feel good about your purchase (hey, any excuse for shopping is a good one).

Homewares

Metro Lamp Co.

Lamp and lighting specialists Metro Lamp Co. is in the biz of skillfully hand-crafting copper lamps in locally in Sydney. Hit up their website for the industrial yet functional light designs that are trending in homes and businesses all over the city. Catering from low-budget to design-your-own lamps, MLC has a bright solution for everybody. 

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This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

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How To Curate The Perfect Long Lunch, According To Food Stylists Alex And Heleena

With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in good food and good company, we caught up with Alex and Heleena to uncover their food styling and entertaining tips, and how they perfectly photograph their visual feasts with the help of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G available at Optus.

Homewares

Woolys Wheels

With three storeys of over 300 bicycles, you'll be doing wheelies of joy all the way home from Woolys Wheels. Stocking and shipping every kind of bike (and scooter!), from fold-up bikes (for origami afficionados) to titanium road bikes, Woolys will help you tap into your inner Cadel Evans.

Homewares

Clarence St Cyclery

Kick into gear and park yourself in Clarence St Cyclery to pimp and/or purchase your environmentally-friendly and fitness-enhancing ride. Featuring over 200 bicycle models on display over three floors, Clarence St Cyclery definitely has something for everyone. In the bike biz since 1975, the friendly peeps at Clarence St can help you with all your cycling needs, from training wheels to profesh gooch protection. 

Homewares

The Met Store

New York City may be far away, but at least a little has come that bit closer in the form of the Met Store. If not for the stairs at the Metropolitan Art Museum allowing you to sit like Gossip Girl's Blair and Serena, at least you can wear the jewellery, accessories yourself and hang the artwork just as they would. 

Food & Drink

Embrace Cottagecore With Jess Nguyen鈥檚 Guide To Hosting A French Cocktail Party

If you’re passionate about decor, cooking and chilli oil, then you’ve likely scrolled past one of Jessica Nguyen’s delicious recipes and stunning tablescapes on the ‘gram before. 

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Win Christmas This Year With 10 Unique And Thoughtful Gifts

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

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Melbourne Stylist And Creative Director Ella Murphy On The Future Of Fashion

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down with Melbourne stylist and creative director Ella Murphy to discuss the future of fashion. 

Homewares

The Hunted Store

Situated in the heart of the up and coming foodie district of Cammeray, The Hunted Store not so coincidently hunts down the finest apparel and products made by local Australian designers. 

Homewares

Petite Retreat

Based in leafy Mosman, Petite Retreat sells stylish and modern outdoor furniture and accessories ideal for smaller city outdoor spaces. If you’re looking to fit out your balcony, patio or courtyard, they have plenty of dining sets, lounge chairs, benches and sofas and are happy to post stock across Sydney. Win!

Homewares

Collectika

Transform your house into a home with a mixture of fun and original retro furniture, vintage collectables and modern home décor from Collectika in Enmore.

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Step Into The Future With These 7 Must-Have Tech Style Essentials

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

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5 Awesome Things To Do In Sydney This Week

As we return for another week of lockdown programming, we’re taking time to be thankful for the things keeping us happy and sane. First up, it looks like runs and dog walking should be even nicer in the coming days with sunshine and good weather coming at you all week.

Homewares

Kartell

Beloved interior design aficionados Kartell from Space Furniture have recently opened their very first flagship store in Chatswood Chase. Created in 1949, Kartell's Italian designers have been a leading manufacturer of furniture classics around the world, with an emphasis on plastic materials. With memorable and unique items that have graced the pages of many an interior magazine, it’s a welcome addition to growing interiors precinct of the shopping complex. 

Homewares

BoConcept Moore Park

While all of us are easily besotted by beautiful interiors, artworks, pieces of furniture and general bits and pieces to make our houses into homes, stepping into a furniture store in Sydney can be overwhelming at the best of times.

Homewares

BoConcept North Shore Flagship Store

While all of us are easily besotted by beautiful interiors, artworks, pieces of furniture and general bits and pieces to make our houses into homes, stepping into a furniture store in Sydney can be overwhelming at the best of times.

Homewares

Get Your Hands Dirty In Lockdown With These Home-Delivered Pottery Kits

We’re rolling into week three of lockdown now—and though you might have resisted the urge to bake banana bread thus far, we reckon it’s time to hunker down and embrace all the at-home creativity possible, baking or otherwise.

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Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

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Shop Limited-Edition Art At This Pop-Up Gallery For Refugee Week

A percentage of profits made will go towards the Asylum Seekers Centre.

Homewares

The Bronte Tram

Full of antique furnishings, The Bronte Tram is a haven for vintage lovers and interior collectors. From suitcases to cake moulds and chandeliers, there are plenty of pieces to explore, love and purchase at this Sydney shopping spot.

Homewares

Edmonds & Greer

Nestled in Oatley, Edmonds & Greer is a gorgeous Sydney homewares store and interior design service, with a delicious onsite café. Peruse a beautiful selection of candles, ceramics, books and jewellery, before settling in for your afternoon coffee and cake. Needless to say, we think you should take a trip to Oatley ASAP.

Homewares

Catapult Design

Located in the Darlinghurst area, Catapult Design is home interior lover’s dream. Featuring a beautiful array of Australian design with a number of hand picked international products, you’ll be sure to find a piece of furniture, lighting or accessory to make you mentally design a space in your house to fit said product.

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How To Embark On An Overseas Adventure Without Leaving The Country

If it’s a more full-bodied experience you’re after, here’s how you can pair the Brown Brothers Origin Series with local adventures to recreate an overseas holiday without leaving the country (or even leaving your house).

Homewares

Peep 8 Of The Most Stunning Sydney Homes On The 2021 Houses Awards Shortlist

Hosted every year, the Houses Awards champion the country’s most jaw-droppingly beautiful homes. It’s become one of the country’s most prestigious architectural accolades—and the houses that make the shortlist are nothing short of extraordinary.

Homewares

One of Sydney鈥檚 Abandoned Monorail Stations Is Being Transformed Into A Sensory Time Portal

Remember Sydney’s monorail? Installed in 1988, it was ultimately torn down in 2013 and—like so much of our city’s transport infrastructure, it wasn’t exactly useful—but boy oh boy, was it novel.

Cafes

Mamma Mia India

While the combination of Indian and Italian might sound a bit odd, they mingle perfectly in this North Bondi café and gift store that has garnered quite a cult following among locals. Drop in for a delicious Italian-style coffee and the breakfast plate before getting lost in the attached emporium and understanding how the two cultures come together in this lovely space.

Gifts

Opus Design Co

Gift emporium, Opus, opened its first store in Paddington in 1968 and now has two more stores, OCTOPUS in Newtown, and the new Paddington store OPUS Design Co, a few doors down from the original. The company now stocks kitchenware and clever cooking tools, stationery, books, homewares, gifts, quirky novelties and gadgets.

Homewares

Jardan

Brothers Nick and Mike Garnham run Jardan, a Melbourne-based furniture design and manufacture business with a showroom in Sydney. Each piece is made to order and carefully constructed in Melbourne using sustainable materials. The pieces are made to last and Jardan recommends you ask the kids which sofa, dining table or bedframe they like – since they’ll be the ultimate owners.

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Skip The Flowers And Spoil Her With This Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Frantically trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mum, aunt, gran, or any other special women in your life? Take a deep breath and forget the frenzy—we’ve got you covered this year. 

Homewares

Be Moved By This Stunning New Exhibition By Gunditjmara Artist Hayley Millar Baker

Opening today and running until June, UTS Gallery is presenting a survey exhibition of works from celebrated Gunditjmara artist Hayley Millar Baker.

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Dance Around Lightning And Lasers At This Free Exhibition That鈥檚 All About Light

From sleeping and waking, to how we appreciate colours, drive cars, watch Netflix, and appreciate art—light completely defines how we see the world. Sometimes completely seamless, other times super awe-inspiring, light has the power to colour a moment, change a memory, or charge up a mood. 

Homewares

ECC Lighting+Furniture

Searching for the light? Some of the most sought-after European lighting and furniture brands are available in Australia through ECC Furniture+Lighting. The company’s showrooms are filled with exciting and unique pieces from around the world as well as creations from local designers. 

Homewares

H-Poem

H-Poem believes in reclaiming vintage materials to create unique, one-off, handmade pieces, giving its creations eco credentials far beyond its furniture design competitors. Drop in to this Sydney furniture store in Eveleigh to view the ever-changing range.

Homewares

Funkis Swedish Forms

Funkis offers a wide selection of Scandinavian designs. Famed for their gorgeous clogs and sandals, striking accessories, as well as their vast collection of fabrics and homewares, Funkis will infuse your wardrobe with Swedish class.

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Shop New Art From The Comfort Of Your Couch And Support First Nations Culture

Spruce up your digs, thanks to The Revealed Market, a digital art emporium housing original, ethical artworks from more than 25 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

Homewares

Green Up Your Digs With These 8 Sydney Nurseries Worth Your Weekend Wandering

Sydney truly has the lot when it comes to harnessing your green thumb and lil’ bit of plant power.

Cue The Inspiration, Mitch Revs On Art, Surfing And How He Spends His Hard-Earned Coin

The coastal cool artworks by Mitch Revs are, in a word, gorgeous. Best known for his kaleidoscopic, cartoon-style depicting surfers doing handstands, blokes fishing, sweeping beaches and other quintessential Aussie scenes, Mitch has always reflected his Newcastle roots in his work. It’s this trademark style that’s won the hearts of many and secured his name in the art world. 

Homewares

Choose To Challenge With This Moving Exhibition Of Female First Nations Artists

Running in conjunction with IWD and Art Month, the exhibition displays the works of Indigenous Australian women from across the country.

Homewares

Prepare To Be Moved, A Brand New Multi-Sensory Monet Exhibition Is Coming To Sydney

Claude Monet is one of the most famous names in the world of art. He was a part of the crew that founded the French impressionist movement, was fascinated by light, colour and changing seasons, and really (really) loved to paint water lilies. His work is peppered throughout major art institutions all around the world, but sadly, none reside here in Sydney.

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Let It Go At This New Frozen The Musical Inspired Paint And Sip Class

In celebration of Frozen the Musical hitting Sydney, Cork & Canvas has launched a fresh new Frozen-themed paint and sip series that’ll allow you to recreate the magic and sparkle from the scenes of this Disney classic.

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Take A Dynamic Dive Into The Dreamy Digs Of Singer Isabella Manfredi

We sat down with singer and creative, Isabella Manfredi, to talk the one tip she swears by for finding a great rental, the item that makes her house feel like home, and how she’s been able to cultivate a beautiful and creative space in the heart of Sydney.

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10 Unexpected Instagram Accounts To Follow For Renter-Friendly Interiors Inspo

As both interiors lovers and renters, we’re constantly looking for inspiration and ideas for how we can update and decorate our homes in renter-friendly ways. 

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How To Level Up Your Home Office Game To Enjoy Quality Moments, According To An Interior Stylist

We sat down with stylist Steve Cordony to chat all things interior design, how he feels about Gigi Hadid’s chaotic pasta cabinets, vintage Brad Pitt posters and ultimately, how to transform your space into a home office of your Pinterest dreams. 

Homewares

Visit The Egyptian Mummy Room At Sydney’s Brand New Public Museum

If you’re in need of a little art, science, history, or ancient culture inspo, make a plan to visit Sydney’s newest public museum.

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Get Ready For Pure Instagram Gold, Here鈥檚 How To Shoot Like A Pro Photographer On Your Phone

We sat down with Bondi photographer Rob Mulally to get his top phone photography tips and celebrating the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Get ready, your Instagram game is going to be taken to the next level. 

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Escape Reality With Workations, Ephemeral Hotels, Vampire Culture And Eccentric Utopian Style

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

Things To Do

Get Your Hands Dirty, This Microbrewery Is Doing Boozy Pottery Classes

Willie The Boatman is a laidback brewpub with a whole range of tasty beers ready for the taking. This cruisy brewery also sports a whole lot of interior game with suspended plants, long beer hall tables, wooden booths, and a rotating line-up of some of Sydney’s best food trucks on the side too. Yes—he’s a serious contender for the best Sunday session ever.

Homewares

Dive Into A Virtual World Of New Art, Sydney Contemporary Art Fair Is Going Digital

Sydney Contemporary has been working hard on a digital edition. Revealed today, “Sydney Contemporary Presents 2020” is the result—a virtual world containing some 450 new artworks created by over 380 artists during 2020.

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Get Your Green On | 5 Indoor Plant Trends To Up Your Interior Style Game

There are plenty of reasons people are getting seriously into the indoor plant game. Not only do they improve any lacklustre space by tenfold, but they also improve air quality and help to bring mindful calm to our every day. Sounds like a decent trade-off to us. 

Homewares

Make An Appointment At Holly Ryan HQ, The Artist’s Stunning New Sydney Digs

Last week, Holly Ryan polished off the slick brass signage for her new Sydney HQ in leafy Surry Hills. True to form for the artist, the by-appointment-only, two-storey space is a serene destination, filled with greenery, art, jewellery and mid-century modern furniture.

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Skip The Chores This Weekend With This New App For Sydney’s Best Cleaning Services

Gone are the days where you’d skim the local classifieds for a cleaner, make a call, and hope to the heavens above that they’d do a decent job. The advent of rating systems means we’re almost guaranteed a good job when booking a service professional, but sometimes it’s easier just to go straight to the 4 stars and above section, and that’s while you’ll only find 4.4 ratings and above on Urban Company

Homewares

Start Beaming, LA鈥檚 Immersive HAPPY PLACE Exhibition Reopens This Week

It’s been dubbed the world’s most Instagrammable exhibition—selling out stints in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas and Philadelphia—and it's back.

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Save The Planet And Plant A Tree With This Brand New Eco Loo Paper

This toilet paper, made of recycled paper and bamboo, is all the three ply goodness your cheeks could need, and their 100 per cent sustainable ethos will keep your carbon footprint from going down the toilet. 

Homewares

Hit Up This Inner City Suburb To See Sydney鈥檚 Epic New Adam Goodes Mural

Sydney has been gifted with a huge new mural of legendary AFL player and all-around awesome human, Adam Goodes.

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Spruce Up Your Digs With These Dinner Party-Worthy Furniture Pieces

We’ve rounded up five seriously chic and comfortable pieces of furniture that will style up any home. 

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Quit Yawning, A Massive EOFY Mattress Sale Is Going Down Where You Can Score Free Cloud-Like Pillows

If you’ve been resting your head on the same old, rock hard pillows and mattress that you have been for years now, we reckon it’s about time you finally invested in getting a good night’s sleep and rewarded yourself with an upgrade. 

Homewares

Keep The Creative Times Rolling, Clay Sydney Is Open For In-Studio Classes Again

As one of Sydney’s biggest hot-spots for all things clay-related, Clay Sydney is now a mecca of workshops, both in-studio and online.

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Heads Up, Here鈥檚 How You Can Score This Hyped Personalised Water Bottle For A Steal

Grab yourself a re-usable, vacuum insulated water bottle that is not only stylish but also eco-friendly for 20 per cent off. 

Fashion

Make Your Life Easier With 13 Of The Best DIY Kits To Get Delivered In Sydney

Ceramics, ramen and spaghetti crab bags just got that much easier.

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Show Your Support To The Arts: Carriageworks Has Gone Into Voluntary Administration

Carriageworks, Sydney’s sprawling industrial-style arts precinct, last night announced it will go into voluntary administration. 

Fashion

In The Studio | Holly Ryan On Recycled Jewels, Sustainability And Dressing Up For The Future

Within the layers of Holly Ryan’s eponymous jewellery label is fashion and art—but also a strong sense of respect for the planet and sustainability.

Fashion

8 Amazing Things You Didn鈥檛 Know You Could Get Delivered To Your Door Right Now

Start picking up your phones Sydney and adding to your cart, because you’re in a goldmine when it comes to home deliveries. Here are 7 things you didn't know you could get delivered in Sydney. 

Fashion

Brighten Up Your WFH World With Buds And Bowers’ Weekly Flower Delivery

You’ll want to order these bad boys once and flor-al.

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Clear Your Basket, This Coveted Australian Accessories Label Just Dropped A Massive Sale

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

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8 Socially-Conscious Entrepreneurs To Get Behind

From vegan leather accessories to delicious crepes for homelessness, we round up the best of this year's ING Dreamstarters. 

Homewares

Unleash Your Inner Artist In Isolation With Clay Sydney’s Home-Delivered Pottery Classes

Clay Sydney has decided to continue all of their epic ceramics classes and courses—but instead of hosting them on-site as per usual, the Marrickville Studio has found a way to bring the clay, the tools and the vibes to you.   

Activities & Itineraries

Get Your Hands Dirty With This Home-Delivered DIY Pottery Kit

Crockd is all about getting out of your head and into your hands. It’s a DIY pottery kit that can be delivered right to your front door, so there’s no need to break quarantine to get your craft on. 

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Going Green | 6 Ways To Reduce Your Eco-Footprint At Home

To inspire you to live an eco-conscious life, we’re bringing you a slew of bite-size tips to reduce your eco-footprint at home. 

Homewares

Feed Your Creativity With These 9 Inspiring Events At Melbourne鈥檚 New Underground Festival

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has really gathered them all under one roof. From street art to breathtaking installation to art chats and workshops, trust us when we say that Can’t Do Tomorrow is truly the only thing you’ll need to attend this month to get your fill on creative inspiration.

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Dive Into The Best Of Melbourne鈥檚 Urban Culture With These 8 Epic Underground Events

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and trending. Why? Because the new underground festival has assembled everything that’s cool, new and trending under one roof this month.

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5 Interior Design Trends To Nail In 2020

Whether you’re a home-owner, renter or still living at home, there’s no better feeling than channelling your inner Neil Whittaker and transforming your house into a stylish home. 

Homewares

6 Gigs You Need To Get Behind At Melbourne鈥檚 Massive Underground Festival This Month

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is serving up fiery musical acts left and right. Not only is Can’t Do Tomorrow going all out in the street art scene, but the music lineup is not something to be scoffed at. With the likes of Melbourne legends TEYMORI and MzRizk, Triple j favourite Cool Out Sun, Australian dance music powerhouse DJ JNETT and more, Can’t To Tomorrow is about to become your ultimate February gig haven. And because we’ve always got your back, if you use the promo code URBANCDT when you book, you get $10 off your ticket cost.

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Here鈥檚 How You Can Spend A Night With OB真人视讯 At This Iconic Underground Venue

You’ve probably already heard about Can’t Do Tomorrow, Melbourne’s new underground festival. And if you haven’t, here’s the quick lowdown: think 10 days packed with interactive installations, jaw-dropping street art, good vibes, hidden bars, live music, and the best part of it all: a chance to meet some of the peeps behind OB真人视讯 and mingle with other OB真人视讯ers as well.

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Spice Up Your February With These 9 Unmissable Acts At Melbourne鈥檚 New Street Art Festival

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want to miss it when it hits. With more than 100 artists showcasing exclusive works, secret bars, live acts that’ll get your blood pumping and interactive exhibitions that’ll blow your mind, you best believe this baby is almost sold out. So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, we strongly suggest you do so ASAP. Use the promo code URBANCDT to get $10 off your ticket cost.

Homewares

Peek Behind The Mask As We Catch Up With Artist, Mysterious Al

We're just days away from street art festival Can't Do Tomorrow kicking off at The Facility in Kensington. And with the array of amazing artists at the festival, you'd be mad not to take advantage of the bargain price of $25 to get in. 

Homewares

Wrap Up Lunar New Year (And Discover Sydney鈥檚 Best Dumplings) With These 8 Game-Changing Creatives

For the second year running, we’re unpacking Chinese New Year with the next-gen living in Sydney—a new band of creatives whose heritage filters through their work as they work to carve out a new identity. 

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5 Hacks To Glow Up Your Bathroom Without Breaking The Bank

When it comes to a mini home makeover, people usually opt for a bedroom blitz or a lounge room level-up, however, we’re here to let you know that the humble bathroom revamp is where it’s at. Why check into a luxe hotel when your own bathroom can rival the best? Our thoughts exactly.

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Feast Your Eyes On The Full Line-Up Of This Huge Upcoming Street Art Festival

In December we announced that a new street art festival would be hitting Melbourne in 2020, and now, just over a month later we’ve got our hands on the epic line-up that Can’t Do Tomorrow will be bringing to The Facility in Kensington.

Homewares

Get Inspired, A Festival Dedicated To Tiny Homes Is Coming To Sydney This Weekend

As the tiny house wave continues to surge, it only makes sense to have a festival dedicated entirely to these innovative abodes. And that’s where the Tiny House Carnival comes in.

Homewares

Art Beat | Every Art Show You Absolutely Need To See This Summer

We give you a taste of all the arty sights, shows and exhibitions you should be seeing this month.

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How To Save Water (And Your House Plants) And Stick To Sydney’s Level 2 Water Restrictions

On the 10th of December, Level 2 water restrictions took effect in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. But what does that actually mean? And can you water your beloved house plants, or wash your car?

Homewares

What You Need To Know About The Epic Street Art Festival Coming To Australia In February

Melbourne is home to some of the finest street art produced in Australia.

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On The Rise | 7 Scandi Trends You Need To Get Behind

There’s no denying Aussies are downright obsessed with Scandi culture—and rightly so. 

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Going Green | 4 Ways To Nail A Sustainable Christmas

Between all the pavlova, drinks, tinsel, and gifts, we tend to consume to excess—but a sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean it has to be any less magical.

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How To Get What You Want This Christmas And Save The Planet

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, let this be your guide to a more sustainable Christmas.

Homewares

A Guide To Indoor Plants For Serial Plant Killers

For all the wannabe plant parents out there, consider this your indoor plant bible.

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Gaze Into The Beyond, Sydney Just Scored 3 Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Infinity Rooms

They’re here just in time for Christmas and completely free.

Things To Do

Don鈥檛 Miss This Studio Ghibli Summer Festival Coming To Sydney

Headed by animation legend Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli has created renowned works inspired by the traditions of folklore and fantasy in Japanese art and to honour this, the Art Gallery Of NSW is dedicating an entire month to screening the studio’s most iconic films. 

Homewares

Takashi Murakami Created A 鈥淪tupid Cat Painting鈥 For Sydney And It Is Epic

We caught up with the art superstar at the opening of Japan Supernatural, and the big reveal of his explosive new artwork for the Art Gallery of NSW.

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Paddington鈥檚 Famous William Street Festival Is Coming Back This Weekend

And this time, it’s adding a laneway party into the mix.

Homewares

Don’t Miss This Mammoth Art Festival In An Underground Bunker

And it’s packed to the rafters with 130 emerging and independent artists.

Homewares

IKEA Australia Just Rolled Out Its First Buy-Back Scheme Nationally

Now, in an Aussie first that takes sustainable practices to a whole new level, the land of your interior dreams has announced it’s kicking off a nation-wide buy-back service.

Homewares

The Biennale Of Sydney Is Set To Get An Epic Shake Up In 2020

This week, 96 artists from more than 25 countries were announced as part of the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, which is set to take over the city from March through to June next year.