PETE CROMER

Issue #03
ONLINE HOMEWARES MAGAZINE
PETE
CROMER
ONE ANOTHER
Talented design duo
Rick and Annette Carter
create ethical homewares
Step into a colorful
world of playful art
LITTLE
QUARTERS
Beautifully illustrated
artworks by
Sarah Pook
WINTER TRENDS
Alisa and Lysandra give
us their insights into
what’s hot this winter
Snuggle up in bed with a few luxuries
WIN A CUTE KIDS
ROOM PACKAGE
COURTESY OF HABITOTS

All products personally selected by The Block Favourites
Alisa & Lysandra

To view the full selection of products available visit
www.alcollections.com.au

CONTENTS
OUR COVER
PETE CROMER ARTWORK.
Read his full story on page 52.
FEATURES
8 One Another
Talented design duo Rick and Annette
Carter were inspired by their travels
to create ethical homewares and also
help women artisans in challenging
regions
14 Milly & Eugene
Bright and colorful homewares are
essential qualities for sisters Hailey and
Kate who followed their passion and
created Milly & Eugene
20 In the bedroom
During the winter months ahead there is
no better place to be than snuggled
up in bed so spoil yourself with a few
luxuries
36 Exquisite comfort
Jacqueline Fink from Little Dandelions
hand crafts “extreme” knitted blankets
and throws using giant knitting needles
40 Winter trends
The stylish duo from the popular TV
show The Block, Alisa and Lysandra give
us their insight into what’s hot in home
trends this winter
44 Inspiring designs
Designer Anne-Claire Petre brings her
vision of sustainable furniture to life with
Anaca Studio
CONTACT US: hello@wiinkelenmagazine.com or advertising@winkelenmagazine.com. Website: www.winkelenmagazine.com

52 Pete Cromer
Evoking a sense of fun and playfulness
Pete Cromer’s collection of giclee prints
are both bright and bold and reflect the
inner child within.
61 Black Arrow Candles
Alain and Karina Ferrante handcraft soy
candles with triple the scent
64 Habitots
Suzanne Acteson has grown her online
boutique store with an amazing selection
of designer homewares
74 Shop Frank
Interior Designer Heather Noonan was
inspired after travelling through Europe
and North Africa to start up her own
store Shop Frank and offer unique
handcrafted homewares
78 Creature comforts
Stylish and practical designs are
essentail in any sofa as they are the
hub of any living room.
84 Little Quarters
Sarah Pook decided to use her talent
as a illustrator to create beautifully
illustrated limited edition artworks
90 Barking Green
A range of luxurious organic pet
bedding and blankets
REGULARS
6 Moodboard
7 We love
39 Made it
46 Etsy finds
49 Must have
69 DIY
PLUS
A selection product pages
featuring cushions, lighting,
art prints and more

MOOD BOARD
DUTCH DESIGN CHAIR
The Dutch Design Chair is also a stool and coffee table.
Its unique design and innovative construction mean
the possibilities of this environmentally-friendly marvel
are endless. The Dutch Design Chair is made from
high-quality, FSC-Certified corrugated cardboard and is
entirely produced in the Netherlands.It can support up to
200 kilos of weight. Price $49.95.
Stockist: www.cushionspot.com.au
WOOD LANTERN
Gold stripey wood hanging chain lantern
The hanging lantern can be hung anywhere
in or outside the house to give a nice
in-direct lighting experience. The chain is
finished with a clasp so that you can hang
the chain over any item and clip it back to
itself. The light is an LED pack inside the
lantern, using 3x AAA batteries, so it can
be easily moved about the place, taken
outside or used as a decoration for special
occasions. Price $35.
Stockist: Timber Arcadia
MARTINICH & CARRAN
Cockys Grooming Print
Geoffrey Carran’s amazing bird paintings
are available as limited edition giclee prints!
Printed on beautiful 300gsm archival cotton
rag paper, the prints come in an edition of 50.
Each individual print has a white border and
is hand signed by the artist with the title and
edition number. The prints come in two sizes –
oversize A4 and oversize A3. Prints are supplied
unframed. Price $95.
Stockist: www.theblockshop.com.au
WIN THIS CUTE KIDS ROOM PACKAGE
COURTESY OF
HABITOTS
Prize includes:
• Pehr Designs
Hamper in Polkadots
• Artist-designed
cushions – Bird on
a Tussock and Baby
Elephant.
• Don’t forget to
Play clock.
• Homely Creatures
‘To the Moon and
Back’ framed print.
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Puku is the affectionate Maori word for a chubby belly. Taking cues from Japanese cartoon characters such as Totoro,
these ottomans make a bright, kooky addition to any room. Made in Melbourne, Australia, Puku is upholstered in the finest
Kvadrat fabrics from Denmark. Choose from a range of vibrant colours for the top, and a selection of mottled greys for the bottom.
www.cocoflip.com.au
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1] Star Marquee Light. When you wish upon a star, it makes no difference who you are. Absolutely adorable and gorgeous.
Price $199. Stockist: www.twogirlsandacontainer.com.au
2] Bridget Bodenham ceramic mugs. Enjoy your favourite brew in one of Bridget Bodenham’s signature style ceramic mugs. Hand formed, featuring a
‘raw’ finish stoneware exterior, gold lustre handle & glazed inner lining. Price $33. Stockist: www.otisandotto.com.au
3] Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool. An elegant and contemporary design that will stand out in any space. Price $129. Stockist: www.milandirect.com.au

OUR
STORE
one another
Talented design duo Rick and Annette Carter were inspired by their travels
to create ethical homewares and also help women artisans in challenging regions
Rick and Annette Carter from One Another.

Tell us a bit about One Another?
Rick says: One Another is an ethical
homewares label with a collection of cushions,
throws and artworks that combine modern
designs with traditional artisan hand embroidery
and weaving. We like to think our products have
both style and substance as they provide an
independent income for women in poverty and
beautiful products for your home.
Tell us about yourself and your background?
Annette says: I studied Fashion Design and
have been fortunate enough to work for some
great Sydney labels as a designer, pattern
maker and Design Room Manager for the last
15 years.
Rick says: I studied advertising in Sydney
and worked as a graphic designer here before
embarking on traveling the world and ending
up in London for a stint. I really fell in love with
travelling and experiencing other cultures and
during this time my passion in photography
developed. I returned to Sydney and studied
photography before launching my own design
and photography business eight years ago
called Jimmy Too, named after my first SLR
camera.
What sparked you to create your business
– One Another?
Rick says: The idea for creating an ethical
homewares range came after trips to the
Philippines and India where I was photographing
women working their way out of poverty, for
not-for-profit Opportunity International Australia.
On these trips we meet many inspiring women
using amazing skills to support their families.
However as much as we loved the intricate and
colourful designs they created we felt they didn’t
translate to our home back here in Australia.
This sparked the idea to start our own label
with a vision to create a collection that brought
together their traditional artisan techniques with
a modern aesthetic.
Annette says:
Rick and I were always keen to pool our
combined talents into a project that would be
ours together. It was after travelling to India
that the seed was planted for what has grown
into One Another. It still took several years for
us to make it happen but we knew it would be
ethically made, that it would be working with
amazing artisans around the world and that it
would be a creative voice for us.
What processes are involved in
creating your pieces?
Rick says: We work directly with three groups
of women, the perfect hand embroidery is
stitched in India and the beautiful loop weaving
in South Africa and next season we will have
striking woven artworks from Rawanda. As
each design is done by hand, each is one of a
kind, it is these variations that are part of the
beauty and is what makes them so unique.
We use a fabric called Khadi, which is a hand
spun and hand woven cloth from India. It is
the fabric made famous by Ghandi and came
to symbolise India’s freedom from British
colonialism. The textural cushions from South
Africa are eco friendly and are woven from
t-shirt yarn, a by-product from the cotton mills
when make jersey t-shirts.
We think it’s really important for consumers to
know where products are made which is why all
our cushions have a label that is hand-signed by
the embroiderer or weaver who made it. For some
of the women it was quite difficult to do this as
they are not used to writing, let alone in English.
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Indigo Glaze cushion. Ceramic glaze print in indigo with overlapping
vessels hand embroidered in black. Price $119. Khadi Spot and
Dot Coral cushion. Hand loomed black and white spot khadi with
random hand embroidered dots in coral. Price $89.

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What inspires you in your designs?
Rick says: All the design work is done from
our studio in Surry Hills. Inspiration comes
from so many places - elements from fashion,
art, photography and from the countries we
are working in - all combine to create the
mood board we use as direction. The current
collection takes inspiration from stained glass
windows and the silhouettes of vessels on a
table or overlapping on a mantle.
Above: Vessels in coral
artwork. Price $189.
Khadi vessels in coral
cushion. Price $89.
Can you tell us more about One Cushion:
One Week?
Rick says: I have been an ambassador for
Opportunity International Australia for many
years and we have partnered with them to help
provide small loans to women living in poverty.
The loans are used to start or grow their own
business, it might be for a small grocery store,
farm, fruit and vegetable stall, bakery or tailor.
Whatever the business, a loan as small as $100
has the ability to create change.
There is a great quote from Bono that sums
up the power of such a loan, he says “Give a
woman a small loan, and she, her husband, her

“Rick and I were
always keen to
pool our combined
talents into a project
that would be ours
together.”
children, and her extended family will eat for a
lifetime.”
So for every cushion we sell online at
oneanother.com.au, we will provide one week of
a small loan to a woman living in poverty.
What do you love the most about having
your own label?
Annette says: The freedom to make good
choices.
Rick says: That we get to work with talented
women artisans living in some of the most
challenging regions in the world and hopefully
be part of the solution of creating a better
future.
Who are some of your favourite designers?
Annette says: Too many to mention them
all! In fashion; Comme des Garcon, Ann
Demeulemeester and locally, Dion Lee. I love
the work of Rae and Charles Eames, Hans
Wegner, Tom Dixon, Marc Newson, Frank Lloyd
Wright, Mies van der Rohe and Tadao Ando ...
the list goes on…
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“We get to work
with talented women
artisans living in some
of the most challenging
regions in the world and
hopefully be part of the
solution of creating a
better future.”
< continued from previous page
Rick says: I think on the ethical side of things I
am drawn to brands like Armadillo Rugs, TOMS
and Krochet Kids. Plus there are some really
great fashion designers starting to do ethical
collaborations like Karen Walker and Vivenne
Westwood.
What is your favourite item in your store
right now and why?
Annette says: My favourite is always the next
one! But if I had to choose, it’s hard to go past
Leadlight Heart.
Rick says: At the moment I think I would have
to pick two as they look so good together on
the couch - the hand woven Mint Vessels and
the hand embroidered Khadi Vessels in White!
What has been your biggest highlight?
Annette says: Having an end product we are
proud of, the ideas went back and forth for
a few years before we finally had something
tangible. We are also pretty chuffed to be
stocked by some of the stores we have been
long time fans of like Koskela, AP Design House
and Spence & Lyda.
What are your plans for the future?
Annette says: The big vision is to educate
people to think about how they shop, to see
ethical and fair trade as the norm not just a
small segment of the market. Of course, we
are not going to do that alone and we have lots
of small steps along the way. We would love
to continue working with the co-operatives we
already work with, increase our impact in their
communities, as well as finding more groups of
artisans we can work with.

Contact:
One Another
www.oneanother.com.au
info@oneanother.com.au

STORE
PROFILE
milly & eugene
Bright and colorful homewares are essential qualities for sisters Hailey and Kate
who followed their passion and created Milly & Eugene
Tell us about Milly & Eugene.
Milly & Eugene was conceived a year ago as
an online business. It began as a personal
collection of unique homewares that we
envisaged for our own homes. We have made
something like four trips overseas searching for
specific handcrafted products. We love things
that are beautiful, bright and colourful. Pieces
that will make a statement in your home. Since
then we have expanded into retail and opened
our first store in Waverley last month.
Tell us about yourselves and your background.
We are from a close-knit family and in our late
teens and early twenties, we opened a juice
bar in Coogee with mum, dad and our brother.
It was and still is a thriving success and we
learned a lot about business there.
From there we moved on to open our own
businesses.
I opened a fashion boutique with my husband
in Coogee called By San Sebastian. It has been
open for eight years now.
Hailey and her husband ventured into the
restaurant business and now own three Brazilian
BBQ restaurants called Churrasco in Sydney.
What sparked you to create your business
and work with your sister?
We would both agree that we have a creative
drive and an eye for colour and design.
We were on a family holiday a couple of years
ago trawling through shops full of bright and
beautiful objects and I suppose it was from
there that we decided to create our own
business; one that was different in its view to

traditional home decor. Hailey and I have a
lot in common, we share a strong work ethic
and we’ve always been close, so we knew we
would be a good partnership.
What processes are involved in selecting
your pieces for Milly&Eugene?
Well as I said earlier, we have been going off on
buying trips about four times a year. On these
trips, we have formed close relationships with
our suppliers and their families.
As the business has evolved, we are
now bringing our design ideas to their
craftsmanship and expertise to create
variations of the original products.
It is hugely exciting for us to see an idea
become a beautiful tangible thing. This was
challenging for the craftsmen initially because
it was new and different but they have come to
trust our aesthetic and know that our designs
do work.
It usually takes eight weeks from sample
stage to the finished product and add to
that four weeks for importation. So we are
looking at three months turn around for our
new products, which calls for a lot of forward
planning and organisation within the year.
What inspires you in the designs you
choose?
We are both constantly on the lookout for
inspiration. Anything with colour is a major
drawcard and we want people to embrace
colour in their homes.
We also have an eye for quirky design and
seeing our fluoro bulldogs flying off the shelves
is a great indication that our customers are
loving it as well.
Our Pinterest and Instagram accounts are full
of bright and beautiful objects and beautiful
decor that often inspires us.
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What do you love most about having your
own label/store?
We both get real joy and satisfaction seeing
our design ideas come to fruition. When the
container arrives and the unload is underway,
unwrapping our products feels like all our
Christmases have come at once.
It’s tiring and exhausting but also so rewarding.
And then to get lovely positive feedback from
people is a real buzz.
Lots of our online customers send back photos
with their Milly & Eugene pieces in situ in their
homes.
It’s really interesting to see other people’s
creativity in decorating. Our retail customers
are really lovely as well and give us loads of
compliments on our store. It’s full and bright
and colourful and they all love it!
Who are some of your favourite designers?
We don’t really have any favourites. I suppose
we take different aesthetics from a range of
designers.
We do like the chevron design and use of
colour that Missoni is using right now, and
intrigued also by some of the edgy designs
by Moooi. We love the playfulness of their
designs.
What is your favourite item in your store
right now and why?
I love the rattan bedheads! They are bold and
bright and make a feature of any bedroom.
We have a bedroom set-up at the rear of the
shop and I love watching the customers swoon
over our cosy bedheads adorned with a pile of
plush cushions, kantha quilts and crocheted
patchwork blankets. It truly captures their
attention. Hailey is a big fan of the glass and
brass terrariums which have made a recent
comeback on the homeware scene.
They can be used indoors or out and plants
and succulents in particular thrive in them.

What has been your biggest highlight?
We both agree that seeing seeing those first
online orders flow in was a big high for us, but
opening our Milly & Eugene retail store was the
ultimate.
It took six weeks to design the fit-out, source
the materials and tradespeople, and get the
space built and stocked and ready to open for
business. No mean feat!
Milly & Eugene wouldn’t exist without the help
and support of all our families. Our husbands
and mum and dad are heavily involved. We
only employ one staff member( lovely Tessa).
Everyone comes together when help is needed.
More often than not our husbands wrap and
pack the larger items for delivery. My husband,
Joff, has single-handedly designed and
created our website. And our mum and dad do
anything and everything we ask! The kids even
chip in and help to unpack the stock.
What are your plans for the future?
Hailey and I have a few ideas in the pipeline
for Milly & Eugene. In the near future, we are
expanding our range to include charming
furniture pieces using antique and recycled
wood. We are also considering venturing
into wholesaling at some point and locating
possible sites for more retail stores. But there’s
also no rush with this.
For the present, we are busy and happy
enjoying the pleasures and challenges of
running our online and retail stores and we truly
understand the value and importance of doing
that well.
CONTACT:
www.millyandeugene.com.au

TOP
PICK
UNDER $100
Indulge a little with these unique and
creative pieces for your home
Recycled Pendant Lamp designed by Christopher Berry. These lust worthy pendant
lamp shades are made from recycled shipping palettes and we think they are absolute
genius! Price $80. Stockist: www.residentgp.com.au
Geometric African Tribal Pillow
with Neon Beaded Accents
by Bright July. Inspired by
South African Zulu weaving
patterns, this bold tribal pillow
will definitely add punch to
your space.
Price $60. Stockist: www.
downthatlittlelane.com.au
S L A B – Stacking concrete containers. At home on
your countertop or as elegant table service, this stacking
set will only become more beautiful with time as it
develops a warm and organic patina as it ages. Price
$89. Stockist: www.slabhomewares.com.au
Cross stitch Napkins
Hand printed using
environmentally friendly water
based inks. Set of four.
Price $80. Stockist:
www.quince.bigcartel.com

Rose Rabbit Clock
Wooden wall clock
complete with Quartz
movement ready to hang.
Made from sustainable
3mm plywood. Price $65.
Stockist: www.sheloves
ribbons.com
Objectify markers wall clock by Vanilla
Design Ltd. These wall clocks are made from
sustainably produced radiata pine plywood
with the design digitally printed to polyester
and laminated to the front. Price $40.
Stockist: www.hardtofind.com.au
These beautiful cushions are screen-printed onto
European linen for a luxurious feel. Inspired by
geometry and aztec designs, they coordinate well,
so you can mix and match on your sofa or bed.
Price $89 - $99. Yellow Front Door is an online
homewares boutique specialising in unique and
beautiful cushions, throws and artworks. Products
are sourced from designers and artists around the
world. Stockist: www.yellowfrontdoor.com.au
Anchor Tribe limited
edition collection.
Individually hand-made
ceramic plaster Anchor
Tribe pieces by A Boy
Named Aaron. Detailed
with feathers, beading and
jute. Includes a small hook
on reverse to wall hang.
Stockist: www.aboy
namedaaron.com.au
Ettie Ink Gold Leaf Pineapple woodblock
Did you know the pineapple is a symbol of hospitality? All the more
reason to have one in your home! This navy pineapple woodblock with
gold leaf is super hot and will make a stunning addition to any wall,
mantle or sideboard! Price $85. Stockist: Ettie Ink

IN THE BEDROOM
During the winter months ahead there is no better place to be than snuggled
up in bed so spoil yourself with a few luxuries
In the Sac set: contains a quilt cover, fitted sheet and 2 pillowcases.
King $475 for white and $575 in colour. Queen $450 in white and $550 in colour.
Double and King Single contact info@inthesac.com.au for more information
Stockist: www.inthesac.com.au

Dark Grey Velvet Quilt Cover,
Candystripe pillowcases and sheet.
Grey candystripe bedspread.
Stockist: Kip & Co

Candystripe Print sheet and quilt set with Ash Chambray sheet, peach chambray pillow case and grey velvet pillowcase. Stockist: Kip & Co

Shag Rug, Burnt
Orange Velvet quilt
Cover, Velvet
pillowcases and
Tassel cushions
Stockist: KIp & Co

Maison Quilt Cover
The supple, languid comfort of linen and cotton expressed in unapologetically assertive
tones of sunshine and buttercups. Colour as bright as daylight and yet, miraculously, as
comfortable as butter. Tricky yellow fellow. Price $149. Stockist: www.aurahome.com.au
Living Stylist Selection
Right: Umbrella Stripe Sheet Set.
All the best things have stripes -
paper straws, lighthouses, shirts
and umbrellas - they’re a hallmark of
elegance and a throwback to classic
French audacity. Price $159.
Stockist: www.aurahome.com.au
Far right: Triangles Quilt Cover.
Printed in a timeless tone, winter
won’t seem so cold now that they’re
striped across a scarlet as spirited
and striking as we’ve ever made.
Price $139. Stockist:
www.aurahome.com.au

Crosses Quilt Cover.
Whether you cross your T’s, cross
your heart, or cross your fingers,
whatever you do, don’t cross this
quilt cover off your must-have list.
From its jet black sateen to its daring
lime trim, and every creme cross in
between, this is one bedroom statement
sure to impress. Crosses is
available in Black, Charcoal, Marine
and Jade. Price $139.
Stockist: www.aurahome.com.au

Top: Ombre Quilt Cover Alpine. Hand screen printed covers with eco friendly inks in our Collingwood studio and made in Melbourne.
Also shown assorted pillowcases available. Price $189. Stockist: www.printinkstudio.com
Bottom left: Textured knit lurex throw. Price $320. Cushions $155. Stockist: www.lunagallery.com.au
Bottom right: Indiana Blanket, double sided triangle blanket in Merino Wool. Indiana, Zelda and Riley cushions. Designed and made in Australia.
Photography: Bonnie Savage. Stockist: www.uimi.com.au

Black Zigzag Doona Cover, with Coral Grid on
Reverse and Green Zigzag Pillowcases.
Stockist: www.fictionalobjects.com

Landscape
Landscapes and patchwork quilts inspired the
prints which feature on the dreamy 100% linen
in this season quilt covers. Create a luxurious
setting for the long winter nights with these
two designs. Each quilt comes delightfully
packaged in its own linen storage bag.
Queen $415
King $449
Stockist: Nancybird

1 2
3 4
1] Pom Pom pillow case set of two in ‘Sunshine’. Price $49. Stockist: www.ilovelinen.com.au
2] Hoot Pillowcase, hand screen printed. Price $39. Stockist: www.felizhome.bigcartel.com
3] Three Wise Owls Pillowcase. Price $49. Stockist: www.wallabuy.com.au
4] Star Fox Pillowcase. This dreamy printed pillowcase is made of 100% cotton and features my “Star Fox” illustration.
Price $33.25. Stockist: FlossypArt
Left: Lyrebird Quilt. Cotton/linen front, cotton backing, screen printed. Price $236. Stockist: www.nancybird.com
Centre: Diamond strip.Landscapes and patchwork quilts inspired the prints which feature on the dreamy 100% linen in this season quilt covers.
Queen $415, King $449. Stockist: www.nancybird.com
Right: Waratah quilt cover. Our colourful quilt cover prints have been inspired by ancient mosaic tiling and native Australian flora.
Price $356. Stockist: www.nancybird.com

Welcome PEGBOARD spot, you’re the daddy of
all basic sheeting. White but with a hint of whimsy
you work back with EVERYTHING on our range.
Your little sister TUTTI FRUTTI is naughty but oh
so cute in sheet cuffs and pillowcases. And all still
lovingly hand made in Australia. Oh bed time you
can’t come quick enough.
Stockist: www.castleandthings.com.au

Top left: Fluro pink spot fitted sheet. Hotel grade 5 star, 100% cotton, 280 thread count fitted sheet with three hand printed 10cm spots.
Price from $125. Stockist: www.castleandthings.com.au
Top right: Variety of pillowcases. Priced from $79. Stockist: www.castleandthings.com.au
Above: Pegboard Quilt Cover. Hotel grade 5 star, 100% cotton, 280 thread count quilt cover with all over charcoal spot print
and white cotton coverlet buttons. Price from $150. Stockist: www.castleandthings.com.au

FOR THE
KIDS
Cross My Heart.
A striking design is a cot quilt that has been
designed with love in mind. Fully reversible with
our ‘Paper, scissors ROCK’ design - this quilt
is a dream to snuggle under and will only get
softer with age.
Price $119.
Stockist: www.inbedwithfred.com.au
Images: Toby Scott
Below centre: Puddles of fun. This quilt is a dream to snuggle under and will only get softer with age. Price $119.
Below right: Where’s Fred. It is another of our quilts with a gorgeous unisex colour palette reversible with our ‘Cross my heart’. Price $119.
Stockist: www.inbedwithfred.com.au

Left: Oh deer doona cover. The Oh Deer reversible quilt cover will provide a beautiful colour palette for any little
girls room. With contemporary pinks and a delicate touch of wasabi green, its sure to make any girl smile.
Price $160. Stockist: www.goocollection.com.au
Top right: Whale of a Time. Young and contemporary! Sail away with our reversible whale watching quilt
cover set. In blues and greys it will be a grea addition to your little boys room.
Price $160. Stockist: www.goocollection.com.au

EXQUISITE COMFORT
Jacqueline Fink from Little Dandelions hand crafts “extreme” knitted blankets
and throws using giant knitting needles from her Sydney home

Tell us a bit about your business?
I make by hand “extreme” knitted blankets
and throws from Australian and New Zealand
unspun wool.
The use of unspun wool, which I then felt,
enables me to achieve an extreme scale as
well as a beautiful, soft and luscious texture.
My range focuses predominately on the use of
natural coloured fibres (i.e. no dyes).
Every piece is made by me in my home in
Sydney using giant knitting needles.
My work is a physical challenge as much as a
dearly loved creative pursuit.
Most of my work is by way of custom order
where I work closely with clients to create a
bespoke piece.
Tell us about yourself and your background?
I am a married mum of three children (12, 10
and 7). I grew up in Northern New South Wales
and studied a law degree at Bond University on
the Gold Coast. I moved to Sydney in 1994 to
complete my studies and have been here ever
since. I launched Little Dandelion in April 2012
after a long search for a creative outlet and I
haven’t stopped knitting since.
What processes are involved in creating
your pieces?
Unspun wool is not a proper knitting yarn
so I need to employ several processes to
achieve the scale and look of my work. These
processes are extremely labour intensive. As
I have no technical background in fine arts
or textiles, these process are also self-taught
and hard won: they also took me years of
experimentation and loads of very costly
mistakes to work out.
What inspires you in your designs?
Colours, textures, nature and wool in general
are all sources of inspiration. However, when
it comes to design, I tend not to look beyond
myself nor do I overthink the design process. I
design purely for my own satisfaction. In fact,
design inspiration usually finds me via a dream.
Ultimately, I figure that if I like a design than
surely someone else will.
Contact: Little Dandelion
hello@littledandelion.com

Designer cushions and homewares
www.cushionspot.com.au
cushionspot.blogspot.com.au/
Email: support@cushionspot.com.au
www.facebook.com/CushionSpot

MADE
IT
Panda bear. This panda toy is Plushka’s 16th
toy and is entirely hand stitched with love from
100% pure new wool felt and cotton fabric.
Price $36.50. Stockist: Handmade by Plushka
Cloud pillow. This cute decorative cloud pillow is
the perfect addition to your kids bedroom.
It would be great on a bed, chair, shelf or
nursery. Price $35. Stockist: Kiki and Boo
Miniature Toadstool Mushroom. Add a bit of
colour and cuteness to your pot plants or
terrariums with these cute little toadstools. Each
toadstool is hand sculpted out of polymer clay.
Price $14 each. Stockist: Yellow Tree Store
Chamomile Infused Vegetable Soap. Organic
chamomile flowers have been slowly infused into
the oils that go into making this beautiful soap.
Price $6. Stockist: Pure Haven
Elephant paper. This pack consists of 4 sheets
of lovely pale pink beetroot infused paper, on
which i have printed a beautiful elephant. Price
$4.80. Stockist: Marigold Mountain
Doorstops pyramid. Dtylish doorstop for your
home, approx 16cm high and 15cm square.
Price $29. Stockist: Gozi and Pop
Tea Towel - Cooking Words. 100% European
linen tea towels 50x70cm. Green cooking Words
print on off white. Price $17. Stockist: CNS
Range Homeware and Gifts
Dipped Modern Wooden Wall Art. Each
handmade item is unique from piece to piece.
Simply loosen the bolt on the back and arrange
sticks. Price $115. Stockist: Senkki
Over the Rainbow Mobile. Made to order. Width
approx. 21cm x 30cm Price $65. Stockist: Birdy
Num Num Design Store

winter
trends
The stylish duo from the
popular TV show The Block,
Alisa and Lysandra give us
their insight into what’s hot in
home trends this winter

Gorgeous range of textiles available
from www.bowerhouse.com.au
Cushions Vavoom Emporium has a vast range of
cushions online. Stockist: www.vavoom.com.au
ADD A TOUCH OF METAL
Copper is a popular trend this winter,
however as we move into spring we
will see copper being replaced with
silver. The inclusions of metals into
a room can be as easy as adding a
metal side dish or as over-stated as
the use of copper pendant
lights. Whether it subtle or
overstated, metals are still a super
sexy and sophisticated way to
add class to any room.
Mr Cooper is a new
pendant light designed
by Melbourne-based
Kate Stokes.
www.cultdesigned.
com.au
bold hues
Dark blues and plum are the perfect colour
this winter. Not only do these hues create
warmth and cosiness, but they also allow
the avid home decorator to experiment and
be more creative than previous seasons.
Whether it is as daring as painting an entire
Copper Table
Lamp with Black
Base. Price $480.
Stockist: www.
thedesignhunter.
com.au
room in a bold colour or adding a solid
occasional to the mix, the permission to
go all out has been granted.
Grey jersey
cushion with
silver triangle
print. Price $95.
Stockist: www.
thedesignhunter.
com.au
Louise Roe copper grid cushion
cover. Price $125. Stockist:
www.norsu.com.au
REPLACE COPPER WITH
SILVER IN SPRING
Concrete Planter by Fox Romana. The
organic nature of concrete means no two
pieces are alike. Price $35.
Stockist: www.downthatlittlelane.com.au

BREAK ALL THE RULES
Patterns, whether they are stripes, checks, floral
or geometrical are the perfect addition to create
drama in a room. All rules seem to be out the
window this year with miss match cushions and
patterns really working together. Pops of colour
in cushions are the perfect way to give a room life
and excitement. Adding depth and dimension to
any room can start with simply layering different
sized and shaped cushions next to each other.
Painterly Cushions
by Amy Sia. Price
$129.95. Stockist:
www.amy-sia.com
Alisa & Lysandra Fraser
The dynamic identical twin sisters best known from the hit tv show The Block
are following their passion and carving out a career in the interior design industry.
They have launched their online homewares store Alisa & Lysandra Collections where
they have a select range available. They have now also launched their interior design
consultation service to their business.
To book an interior consultation: info@alisaandlysandra.com.au
A&L Collections Online Store: www.alcollections.com.au

Taransay Bed Linen. The
beautiful Taransay collection
designed by Bluebellgray
Doona Cover - King $449 /
Queen $405 Pillowcase - $89
each. Stockist:
www.happinessplace.com.au
classic
We will also see the inclusion of more
classic trends and timeless elements
being brought back into the home,
which will be evident in the use of
floral patterns and designs.
In such a modern and contemporary
era, it is refreshing to see some of the
more classic trends emerging.

INSPIRING DESIGNS
Designer Anne-Claire Petre brings her vision of sustainable furniture to life with Anaca Studio
Coco Large Ottoman. A reinvention of the classic ottoman, Coco feeds the senses with colour, texture and shape.
A sophisticated and sustainable range of
furniture created by Anaca Studio, which is
based in Melbourne, is run by French born
designer Anne-Claire Petre.
Anaca Studio began in early 2012 when, after
11 years of industry experience, Anne-Claire
decided to finally bring her sketchbooks to life
through an inspiring range of eco-friendly, locally
made furniture.
Studies in industrial and furniture design took
her from France to Scotland and to a designmaking
associateship at the Jamfactory in
Adelaide.
Along the way she developed her understanding
of good design, materials and processes.
In Melbourne, working for a few well-known
furniture companies and a couple of architecture
and interior design studios gave Anne-Claire
some valuable insight into the industry.
What lies behind the brand is a passion for
design principles, a belief that simplicity of forms
and thoughtful details are essential to creating
beautiful and lasting products.
Anaca Studio is proud to create inspiring
furniture that is built to last. They believe in a
“less is more” way of life. By investing in well
made, honest products, they can meet your
basic needs in a beautiful way.
Anaca Studio offers a range of furniture and
accessories using forestry certified timbers and
other sustainable materials and finishes. They
are currently focusing on smaller items that
fit easily in all interiors, that are practical and
beautiful.
They are committed in using materials and
finishes that have a low environmental impact.
Sustainability is also about making sure the
products that you purchase are durable and
won’t end up in landfill within a few years of
their life.
Contact:
www.anacastudio.com.au
Anne-Claire Petre on 0407 159 893
email: anne@anacastudio.com.au

Above: Anne-Claire Petre, Creative Director of Anaca Studio.
Top left: Phileas Large Floor Cushion. A passport to comfort at
home be it in the living room or the kids playroom.
Left: Zoe Low Table. A practical table, Zoe is the perfect companion
to other pieces in your home or office. Its versatility will impress.
Below: Coco Medium Ottoman. A reinvention of the classic
ottoman, Coco feeds the senses with colour, texture and shape.
Bottom: Tetra Table and Stool. A geometric piece, the Tetra design
adds a graphic element to any space.

Paperdermy Penguins
These cute penguins are made from acid
free 220-300gsm watercolour paper and
canson card. They are made to order. The
base is made from wood and the skeleton
is made from box board for stability.
Everything else is made from paper. Each
feather is cut and scored by hand. The
penguins are 20cmX22cmX24cm.
They have a matte spray varnish over the
top to protect them but doesn’t detract
from the quality finish of the paper.
Each sculpture can take me up to a week
to make. These smaller penguins take me
about 4 days.
Price $120.
Stockist: Ella Clawley

ETSY
FINDS
Road Trip Nomad Black Cotton Vintage Style
Cushion. Inspired by vintage adventurers and
wanderers. We designed homewares for those
of us who yearn to learn, travel and adventure.
Price $28. Stockist: Dark Horse Wanderer
Timber Bud Vase. These Bud Vases are a
unique way to display flowers or plant clippings
in your home. They can be hung on the wall or
simply placed on a table. Price small $24.95,
large $29.95. Stockist: One White Sunday
Gelati Wooden Towel Rack. Add a splash of
colour to your home with this pretty little lady
bursting with gelati shades! She’s fun and
fabulous and will brighten up any room. Price
$99. Stockist: The Eye Spy Milk Bar
Ceramic Tile Coasters - Retro Style. Set of 4.
Each coaster is individually handcrafted using
high quality ceramic tiles, scrapbook paper,
mod podge & a high quality sealer. Price $16.
Stockist: Retro Pickles
The Parrot Tea towel is hand printed by me
onto natural colour 75% linen / 25% cotton with
terracotta coloured ink . It shows the beauty,
humour and personality of Australian native
birds. Price $22. Stockist: Nest Napery
Cement Tea light Candle or Plant Pot. It is
perfect for a mixture of succulents, cacti or tea
light candles. Variations in the texture and finish
are what makes your pot unique. Price $20.
Stockist: Meraki by Design
Orange and Yellow vase with four yellow billy
balls. Price $35. Stockist: Billy and Boof
Porcelain Vase. This vase is made of porcelain
clay and was thrown on the potters’ wheel in
my home studio. Price $180. Stockist: Danica
Wichtermann
Garland - natural jute. These garlands are a
fabulous way of adding something special
around the house without introducing colour.
Price $60. Stockist: Crayon Chick

CASCADE
BY KIM SHIPTON
OF HEIRLOOM FIBRECRAFT
‘CASCADE’ is a three-dimensional
environmental textile wall hanging created by
artist and designer Kim Shipton of Heirloom
Fibrecraft. Using a palette of assorted natural
cloth, the artist selects contrasting weave,
fibres and weight and sculpts both rigid and
fluid form which is reminiscent of geomorphic
landscapes and topographic pattern. The
cloth is dyed by hand using native plants
and printed from heating flora and herbage.
The hand-stitched canvas offers contrasting
textural cloth which is layered, twisted,
gathered, filled and hand sewn onto a
backing cloth of botanical prints creating a
three dimensional and sculptural form.
Cascade is reminiscent of the Australian
natural landscape and river ecosystems. The
vibrant tones and contrasts makes Cascade
an intriguing piece of fluidity and depth and a
stylish contemporary feature which appeals
to the naturalist within.
Natural Base Showroom and Art Gallery
Unit 57 Level 1, 6 Jubilee Ave Warriewood NSW 2103
Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm or by appointment
Phone 0457 933663. Email info@naturalbase.com.au
www.naturalbaseshop.com

MUST HAVE
Add a dash of color and style to your kitchen with these essentials
‘Splash’ in Ebony Serving Board. Not just any old board,
these reclaimed Blackbutt - Australian hardwood serving
boards are designed and hand printed and are unlike any
other. Sealed with natural food grade oil, care by wipe down
with damp cloth. Price $55.
Stockist: www.printsmith.com.au
Tea Cup and Saucer. These awesome cups and saucers
and sure to brighten up your morning cup of tea! Price $19.
Stockist: www.thesupercool.com
Placemats featuring daisy print. Hand printed on natural
oatmeal coloured hemp/organic cotton. Sweet pink accent.
30x40cm. Set of four. Price $100.
Stockist: www.marakapsis.bigcartel.com
Created by Australia’s world famous designer, Marc Newson,
for Qantas International First and Business, this beautiful fine
dining range features a combination of stunning contemporary
design and brilliant functionality. All items have been
manufactured by Noritake to the highest standards from the
finest bone china and are commercial quality tough, dishwasher
& microwave safe. Stockist: www.noritake.com.au

DESIGN SERVICES
Need that little bit of a helping hand with your design or styling?
We have a passion for creating spaces that are aesthetically
beautiful. No matter what the project or budget size, we
create everyday living in spaces that also calm, inspire, and
uplift the spirit. As an Interior Designer, we will help you
create a home that can be lived in and loved everyday. Our
reputation and success at Design Divine is our ability to
maintain our established longstanding relationships with our
contractors and clients. Accredited Interior Design and Eco
Licensed Carpentry Services. www.designdivine.com.au
Alisa and Lysandra have now officially begun offering interior
design consultations as part of their core business.
You can now book for a one hour styling or design consult.
Larger bespoke project consultations and pre sale property
styling are also available. For more information or to book an
interior consultation email info@alisaandlysandra.com.au
or visit their website at www.alisaandlysandra.com.au
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GET THE LOOK
Standout from the crowd with these simple and stylish ideas
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1] Single bench seats. Our single bench seats are one of our signature pieces. They are handcrafted by RAW from 100 year old
recycled timber and each one has a uniquely different colour combination. Price $120. Stockist: www.rawsunshinecoast.com.au
2] The Angle Table Lamp 2.0 comprises spun metal, hand crafted solid oak timber and woven coloured flex.
Handcrafted in New Zealand by Douglas and Bec. Stockist: shop.douglasandbec.com
3] New Geometric Mason Jar Candle - Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Ginger. A new style of candle for Violet & Rose. Designed to compliment
current trends in home wares. Burn time on this candle is around 45 hours. Price $39. Stockist: www.violetandrose.bigcartel.com
4] Pendleton Children’s Blanket “Wild Horses”. Muchacho crib size 32” x 44”. Napped & felt-bound 82% pure virgin wool/18% cotton.
Made in the USA by the iconic & historic Pendleton Woolen Mills. Price $129.95. Stockist: www.southset.com.au
5] Black Spot X Felt Floor Rug. Nordic inspired - our spot X rugs are handmade, large enough to sprawl out on and designed
for versitility. Price $250. Stockist: www.happyhometraders.com.au
6] DIYL: “Design it Yourself Lights”. Unleash your creativity! Get mixing n’ matching with our fun range of cloth covered cord sets,
metal cages and vintage edison bulbs. Stockist: www.diyl.com.au

pete
Evoking a sense of fun
and playfulness Pete
Cromer’s collection of
giclee prints are both
bright and bold and reflect
the inner child within. Step
into Pete’s colorful world
even for a minute and
you’ll be glad you did
Photography: Le Tao Photography

cromer
Tell us a bit about your business?
Hello, I’m a freelance artist and designer. I gravitate
towards being an artist selling my bold giclée prints online.
Tell us about yourself and your background?
Ok, well, I’m 33 and pretty much a big kid. I have no
intensions of growing up, I keep thinking to myself “maybe
it’s time to be an adult” but then I’m like “yeah, nah”.
I thrive on colourful and shiny objects, like a magpie. I
started my career working as a junior burger for Hallmark
Cards Australia and worked my up to Creative Manager,
so yes, I have designed millions of getting cards! From
there I ran studios for Stuck on You and Penny Scallan
before making a solo move earlier this year. Party!
What sparked you to create your business?
I guess it was an itch that needed to be scratched. You
can’t scratch your brain, it’s impossible and quite frankly
dangerous, so I decided to go out on my own and start
my own business. Ever since I can remember my head
has always been full of ideas and now I can safely release
them. I figured that taking a risk and started my solo work
absolutely was the better path than potentially having
regret later on in life.
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Photography: Le Tao Photography
What processes are involved in creating your pieces?
Colour…love it. The brighter the better! From a technical point
of view, I use stencils and the greatest tool ever, the sponge.
The sponge is the texture king, it does wonders. Sometimes
I do a whole piece or sometimes I do bits and cut and paste
them together. I like to change my mind a lot, it’s ok to do that.
What inspires you in your designs?
Inspires is the wrong word, more like haunts. These guys
pester me in my head, like someone constantly knocking at
the door…if I don’t answer they won’t go away. I find they
mostly pop up on random occasions, like driving or showering
or talking to someone. It happens like a lightening bolt. BAM!
There it is.
What do you love the most about having your own label?
Freedom to be me. You don’t get the opportunities to fully
inject your own style into client work sometimes, it may not be
commercial enough for them. Having my own label let’s me
explore what I love and essentially makes the world my oyster.
I’m pretty ambitious.
Who are some of your favourite designers?
Totes Laura Blythman, she is a bestie of a friend and we have
known each other since our wee Hallmark days. Her collages
and colour usage are pure honey for my eyes. The same is
with Todd James, such a master of colour and shape, it’s
beautiful, total wow. And at the moment I am obsessed with
German based paper artist Ollanski, his work is so magical I
could burst with joy.
What is your favourite item in your store right now
and why?
It’s got to be Faeries. I think it’s the deep green. I’m drawn
to green and black for some unknown cosmic reason. The
shapes and little faeries in it just make me happy.
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“Having my own label let’s me
explore what I love and essentially
makes the world my oyster.”
Photography: Le Tao Photography

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What has been your biggest highlight?
I would say the recent leap into going solo. I have had great
successes prior, but this is my own work with my own name.
It’s so bloody exciting!
What are your plans for the future?
To keep working on my own label, collaborating with more
awesome people, definitely to travel more…I tend to never
give myself a decent break. The biggest thing though would
be to trust and follow my gut more.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your
business?
Sure. I’m located down the surfcoast of Victoria on a little
farmlet surrounded by lots of animals. I love them, especially
the chickens.
Contact:
Pete Cromer
Email: hello@petecromer.com
www.petecromer.com.au

MUST HAVE
It’s the little touches that make all the difference in a home
Canvas planter large. Natural white, beachy canvas is
trimmed with off-beat colours such as tangerine, lagoon blue,
and yellow to make a very smart planter or a useful storage
item. Price $15. Stockist: www.nest-direct.com
These beautiful enamel coated plates are perfect for picnics,
outdoor eating or to use on the table everyday. Handmade in
Italy they are lightweight, easily stackable and unbreakable.
The vibrant colour is applied by hand with use of natural
pigments, making each piece one of a kind. Match up with
the side plate to create a perfect and graphic setting.
Stockist: www.shopfrank.com.au
Bog Standard Design’s hand made homeware and
decorative creations are unique, stylish and fun, and come
with a sustainable focus. Signature wares are hanging
mini gardens created from leather scraps and chandeliers
handmade from gorgeous vintage wallpapers, maps, tissue
papers and fabrics which create a quirky alternative to a
traditional chandelier.
Stockist: www.bogstandard.squarespace.com
Whether You Think You Can or Think You Cant, Youre Right.
Laser Etched onto a hand sanded and painted board this
typographic design will look great hanging on your wall. Produced
from sustainably managed bamboo plantations by an
FSC certified operator this board is as good for the environment
as it is for you. Price $109.95.
Stockist: www.thelostwords.com

Tealights: $10 selection of 6 in burlap quiver
40hr Candles: $20 : lid - $4.00 in burlap quiver
50hr Candles: $36 lid included,
double wick in burlap quiver
BLACK ARROW CANDLES
Alain and Karina Ferrante handcraft soy candles with triple the scent
Black Arrow Candles was formed by husband
wife duo Alain and Karina Ferrante.
Alain is the product tester, realist and financier
whilst Karina is the face, the heart, the crafter
and the creativity.
They love to fill their home with great smelling
candles and now you can share in their love
and fill your homes with them too.
The name Black Arrow came from a
brainstorming session of everything they
enjoy and through their love of reading British
comedy and their ability to head in any
direction with some sense of purpose.
The design and production of the candles,
packaging and the labels are all completed by
hand in house and are all made to order.
The candles themselves are all 100 percent soy
and are for the most part Triple Scented.
They are tested extensively for the best scent
throw and melt pool.
The scents available are devine and aromas
such as Champagne and Berry, Vanilla Panna
Cotta, Green Tea and Lemon, Apple and
Cinnamon, Fresh Mint and Lime plus English
Garden are sure to tease your senses.
The candles are then individually wrapped
in amazing gauze paper and placed in their
individual ‘quiver’.
The lids are an optional extra, as they
understand not everyone requries a lid for their
candle.
For those that do, the cork lids are an eco
friendly and functional way to keep nasties out
of your wax.
The bark is wonderfully tactile and naturally
coloured so no two will ever be the same.
Cork is sustainable and the trees are not
harmed during the process making it very
environmentally friendly. Not only will it keep the
dust off your wax but it will smell fantastic!
www.etsy.com/au/shop

TOP
PICK
UNDER $25
Designer looks at bargain prices
Mug yellow waves. Porcelain mug
designed by the French couple Mr&Mrs
Clynk. Designed in France. Price $19.95.
Stockist: www.frenchbazaar.com.au
Rick Rack Tablerunner
Olive Branch / Chocolate
Gorgeous easy care range of tablerunners
in durable rick rack fabric, no
ironing required! Price $10.95. Stockist:
www.dandi.com.au
Stars and Dots Tea Towels.
A set of two 100% cotton tea towels hand printed with
watermelon pink stars and charcoal grey polka dots!
Price $24. Stockist: www.residentgp.com.au
Coral Leaves.Pack of 4 PVC Coasters. Each
Coaster is 9.5cm in diameter and comes in boxed
and ready for giving. Add a fun pop of colour to
your coffee or dining table! Price $15.95.
Stockist: www.urbannestdesigns.com.au
Animal wooden spoons. These gorgeous Japanese
spoons are available in four individual animals, a duck,
giraffe, hippo and whale on them.Price $3.50 each.
Stockist: www.anroldesigns.com.au
Concrete Plant Pot
Decor Gold. Made from
Australian concrete
mix, hand poured into
recycled moulds, painted
and varnished. These
are handmade and
therefore have visible
imperfections and have
some uneven surfaces.
Price $24.95 Stockist:
Meraki by design
4 x magnet pack - 4 different magnets
on card with envelope. Price $12.95.
Stockist: www.mokoh.com.au
Hungry Cat Tea Towel
The perfect tea towel for all you cat
lovers. With an important message
from the cat saying ‘No-one cleans
a dish like a hungry cat’. Price $25.
Stockist: www.peppergum.com.au

GET THE LOOK
There is no excuse to have a boring blank wall in your home with these fabulous finds
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1] A bold and unique limited edition print by Swedish calligrapher Ylva Skarp. She gives letters and words a story with “Would you do the same for
me?”. Available online at Yellow Front Door with free delivery. Price: $109. Stockist: www.yellowfrontdoor.com.au
2] Bunny Girl Cinnamon Coat. Created with ink pen and digitally coloured (308 gsm/museum quality paper) which is a thicker
stock with a slight texture to it. Price $36. Stockist: shop.nomuu.com
3] Laikonik’s original Polish folk-art inspired designs hand silk-screen printed in a selection of colours onto high quality recycled
natural kraft paper. Price $18. Stockist: www.laikonik.com.au
4] Daisy Peace Print. Blacklist KIDS collection. Daisy Peace & Love Print – 45 x 64cm. Limited edition of 100 prints only. Designed by Blacklist. Printed
onto 200gsm off-white stock. Hand signed, numbered and embossed. Price $99. Stockist: www.blackliststore.com.au
5] Geo Diamoonds. Add a splash of colour to your home with this gorgeous, bold, retro style scandinavian print. This simple,
original and unique print is perfect for your home. Price $32. Stockist: www.cushionspot.com.au
6] Home Sweet Home A4 Open Edition Illustration Print. Frolicking Foxes, Bouncing Bunnies and a friendly Fawn will greet you every day when you
hang this in your home! Price $25. Stockist: Kirbee Art

STORE
PROFILE
HABITOTS
Suzanne Acteson has grown her online
boutique store – Habitots – with an amazing
selection of designer homewares and hopes
to open a retail store later this year
Tell us a bit about your business
and how it was formed?
Habitots is a new style of retail store
that has many bows to its arrow.
Beginning as an online boutique
store in 2013 while I was still
working in advertising, we moved
out of the digital space and into a
pop-up shop in Albert Park in April
2014. We are now looking for a
new, permanent place to call home
and hope to reopen by September
2014.
As well as selling an array of
unique and colourful kids products
and homewares, Habitots is a
destination for a range of classes,
activities, parties for families.
Parents can grab a coffee in our
café while they wait for kids during
an art, music or cooking class or
while they participate themselves
with their little ones. There are
regular term classes or casual dropin
classes that sometimes suits
parents more. Our party spaces are
designed for hand on classes and
easy, fun and creative birthdays.
We are very community oriented
and want Habitots to feel like
the cool café you used to go to
before you had kids with beautiful
products, an innovative range of
classes and parties. We support
small businesses and a number of
charities and we believe in running
our business in a conscious way.
How did your career begin?
I began in sales for a software
company and when I moved to
Australia to follow my heart (I fell in
love with my now husband while on
holiday here), sales was a relatively
easy job to find. I fell into a role in
advertising and worked by way
through the agency to eventually run
it as Managing Director.
For many, sales is a dirty word but
for me it’s been my saviour. I see so
many people with amazing creative
ideas, artistic abilities, desire and
motivation to run a business but
they don’t know how to sell it.
I talk to, meet with and contact
many suppliers about buying their
products and I can count the time
on my hands when someone has
actually picked up the phone to call
me. The ones who have, I’ve usually
bought from because they’ve
shared their story, their products’
story and ask me for the order!
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Left: Suzanne Acteson with her young family.
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What sparked you to create your business?
I saw similar businesses in the US and Canada
and for many years dreamed about starting
my own as I saw a gap in the market here in
Australia. Timing was everything so after 11
years at the ad agency, I left to give Habitots
my full-time attention.
I also wanted a better balance with my family
life, the flexibility that running my own business
gives me and the power to make the decisions
and live by them. It’s not easier work, but it’s
certainly more passionate and fulfilling.
Can you tell us where you source your
gorgeous homewares from and how do you
select the right item for your store?
I search high and low for brands that you can’t
find everywhere. I search the internet, spend
many hours on Instagram, trawl through lists
of exhibitors at trade shows in the US and
Europe. I love finding brands that are not in
Australia yet, small designers trying to make it
happen or perhaps are on my doorstep here in
Melbourne and I’d never heard of them.
I know instantly when I see a product that it
will fit the Habitots branding. I love colourful,
unique products that could work in kids rooms,
in your living room or kitchen. We have an inner
child in us all and that’s why I think my general
homewares do well – they tap into the playful
spirit that we all have and want to translate into
our homes.
What do you love the most about having
your own store?
I love talking to customers about what Habitots
is all about, telling the stories of the brands
we have and helping them find that perfect
gift or product they’ve been looking for. I love
the energy I get when I’m in store. I can be
exhausted after a sleepless night with the kids
but as soon as I get in-store, I find an energy
from the passion I have for what we’re doing
and it keeps me going all day.
Who are some of your favourite designers?
I do love everything we stock but I suppose I
have a soft spot for some of the brands – many
of them I use in my own home. Fabgoose
blankets are just divine and you have to feel
them to believe them. Valentina from Fabgoose
is making such conscious decisions in the way
that she manufacturers them that they are

extra special for me.
I love Pehr Designs and their lovely storage
solutions and kids range. Another mumled
business by 2 creative ladies in Toronto,
Canada. We are the only ones with Pehr in
Australia and our customers loved them in
store. Colourful and practical, we use about 10
of them in my house.
Some of our local brands are also amazing
– Homely Creatures based in Melbourne
makes adorable kids homewares and Kate &
Kate blankets are amazingly soft with modern
designs.
What do you consider to be a must have
item in your home?
I know this isn’t the question but the first thing
that came to mind was laughter. I love that
my kids have my husbands English sense of
humour and that at 3 and 6 they can already
wind me up a treat, just like their dad.
In terms of an item, I’d have to say Pehr
Designs storage hampers. They keep things
organised in my office, the kids rooms (toys!)
and make my pile of laundry, look very pretty.
It’s always full and the clothes sit beautifully out
of sight (and out of mind).
What has been your biggest highlight?
It would have to be opening my pop-up shop.
It was a leap of faith, the best market research
to tell me whether my idea had legs or not,
the most work ever, the best work ever and
the best outcome ever. We’re hunting for a
permanent location now because it was a great
success.
SUZANNE ACTESON
STYLING TIPS
• Don’t have too many cushions on
your couch. Two to three is enough.
Rotate them in seasons if you can’t
bear to have so few.
• Spend the money on things you
want to last. Bed linens are not
something I like to replace very often
so if you want 3-5 years out of your
sheets (my mums had hers for 30
years!), then invest in them.
• Same thing goes for the staple home
items but anything you want to rotate
seasonally, look for a bargain. I love
a bargain and some big stores and
brands come out with some great
stuff every season.
• Start with the prints on your wall
and rugs on your floor then work
upward and downward from there
with accessories. Be careful not to
get prints and rugs that are too small
– they can make a small room look
even smaller. I love a big print and a
well-sized rug – mess it up and it can
totally throw the look of your room.
CONTACT:
www.habitots.com.au

GET THE LOOK
It’s easy to refresh your decor with a splash of cushion splendour
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1] Oasis Cushion 45cm x 45cm - Palm Trees White Fabric. Price $79.95. Stockist: www.escapetoparadise.com.au
2] Silk Kantha Cushion. These cushions are made from beautifully hand stitched silk fabric panels collected in India,
each piece is one of a kind. Price $70. Stockist: www.bowerhouse.com.au
3] Wilderness Cushion. 50 x 50cm Linen and Velvet Floor Cushion. Price $189. Stockist: www.cumulusliving.com.au
4] La Lumiere Cushion. Design by Me and Amber is cool and collected. Price $95. Stockist: www.indie.com.au
5] Pony Rider Black Forest Cushion 55 x 35cm, includes insert. Price $109. Stockist: www.neutralinstinct.com.au
6] Treasure Cushion Cover. Reverse features neon pink X marks the spot. Make a statement in your home with this gorgeous
multi coloured print cushion. Price $70. Stockist: www.bluebungalow.com.au
7] Roslan Cushion. Price $35.95. Stockist: www.kushliving.com.au
8] Chichi Handwoven Cushion. One-of-a-kind cushion made from Guatemalan huipiles i.e. the traditional blouse worn by
Mayan women. Price $245. Stockist: www.thetoucanshop.com
9] Senorita Accent Cushion. Inspired by 1950’s pin up girls, these cushions are so kitch they’re cool! Price $65. Stockist: www.ecochic.com.au

DIY
Everybody loves a little DIY every now
and then so why not try your hand at
these beautiful and practical projects

DIY FABRIC POT HOLDER
Fiona Michelon from Craft Hunter shows us how to create
your own fabric pot holder in five easy steps
Fiona Michelon
from Craft Hunter
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 pieces of fabric for the outer layer
45x65cm each
2 pieces of fabric for the inner layer
45x65cm each
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler or measuring tape
Sewing pins
2 pieces of craft foam or cardboard
Sewing machine and thread
STEP ONE: Measure out and mark up a 40 x
60cm rectangle onto the back of 1 piece of fabric
(obviously go bigger if you have a large plant
though!) Place on top of your 2nd piece of fabric
so the backs are both facing out and pin around
the sketched rectangle. Sew 3 sides of your
rectangle with a simple straight or zigzag stitch,
leaving one of the shorter sides open. Trim around
your sewed edges with your scissors.
STEP TWO: Place both hands inside your pillow
and flatten it out so that the seam is facing up and
is in the centre. Push a pin through the seam and
ensure its centred with the seam on the underside.
Mark a 20cm straight line across the point.
STEP THREE: Sew across the line, trim off the
fabric and then repeat for the other side of your
bag. You should then be left with a base that looks
like this.
STEP FOUR: Repeat these steps for your 2nd
fabric design and when you’ve finished, place your
liner bag inside the other. To keep the bag sitting
up nicely I placed a couple of pieces of craft foam
in between the layers, cardboard would work a
treat too.
courtesy of www.crafthunter.oom.au
STEP FIVE: Roll down
the two pieces of
fabric from the top
and you’re done! Be
sure to pop a drip tray
under your plant pot to
protect the fabric.

DIY

GET THE LOOK
Make a good first impression with these fun and quirky door mats
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1] Arrow door mat by Danica Studio. Available through Big & Little. Price $79.95. Stockist: www.hardtofind.com.au
2] Pink Yellow Bunting Triangles Doormat. This vinyl backed doormat features a design that combines both a contemporary style with
a quirky, fun loving attitude. Price $49.95. Stockist: www.doormatsonlne.com.au
3] Pastel Hello Coir Doormat. Coir doormats are thick and, made from natural coco fibres, have excellent scraping properties.
Price $54.95. Stockist: www.doormatsonlne.com.au
4] Flora and fauna doormat by Danica Studio. Available through Big & Little. Price $79.95. Stockist: www.hardtofind.com.au
5] Milk and Sugar Door Mats-Small Spot Slate and Yellow. These designer door mats are delightfully stylish with tons
of personality! Price $49.95. Stockist: www.limetreekids.com.au
6] Danica Studio Emerald City Doormat. Price $59.95. Stockist: www.funkyhomes.com.au

CHILDREN OF THE TRIBE
On trend cushions and hessian bags are perfect for the kids
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1] Summer Safari Cushion. Funky, fun, and looks great teamed with either our Leather X, Dreamer or Peace Cushion. Price $39.95.
2] Leather X cushion is a fabulous addition to any room. Made from soft, fine hessian with a rich brown, leather cross stiched on both sides. Price $59.95.
3] Sleepover Bag. A statement piece to hold your little treasure’s tresure. Made from hessian with leather straps. Price $49.95
4] Peace cushion features a light grey peace symbol screen printed on a stonewashed charcoal background and dark grey piped edging. Price $55.
5] he Tribe Bag Full of Goodness is a statement piece, perfect for picnics or anytime really. Price $49.95. Stockist: www.childrenofthetribe.com

SHOP
PROFILE
shop frank
Interior Designer Heather Noonan was inspired after travelling through Europe and North Africa
to start up her own store Shop Frank and offer unique handcrafted homewares
This range of handmade ceramic bowls, is a
simple yet elegant design. Designed and made
by Misa Kumabuchi of Mushimegane Books,
each bowl is made by hand in her studio in
Nishinomiya, Japan.

Tell us about Shop Frank?
Shop Frank is an online store that stocks
products that advocate our belief in
unique, handcrafted goods that are made
in a socially and ecologically responsible
manner. We hope to support the artisans
and their organizations through the
promotion of their products in our store
and share the stories of the hands by
which they are made.
Tell us about yourself and your
background?
I live in Sydney with my husband Andrew
and our two children Akira and Miya. I am
an Interior designer by trade and I have
a love affair with textiles. This probably
influenced me to undertake a Masters
in textile design following my degree in
Interior Architecture at the University of
New South Wales.
What sparked you to create your
business?
We lived in London for a few years and
within that time travelled extensively
throughout Europe and North Africa.
Somewhere along our travels the desire to
create a store that housed products that
not only had a strong design element but
were also consciously made was formed.
It’s been fun and very exciting to see Shop
Frank come to life.
Tell us about your products and how
you choose them for your store? Who
are the designers?
When sourcing, we look for simplicity,
quality and durability and craftsmanship.
This involves seeking out suppliers and
designers who share a similar ethos to
ourselves. Aesthetically it is important that
everything works well together so that our
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range has a cohesive style. We have been
so lucky to work with some amazing and
inspiring designers such as Marta Bahillo
of babaà who designs the most gorgeous
range of children’s knitwear all hand made
in Spain.
Saana ja Olli a textile design couple
from Finland who design, print and
manufacture all their textiles locally and
‘transparently’ from 100% Hemp.
Then there is Misa Kambuchi of
Mushimegane Books a Japanese
ceramicist who creates simple yet elegant
bowls and vessels using local sand
collected on her travels throughout Japan.
I am truly humbled by all the work of the
designers in Shop Frank.
What do you love the most about
having your own store?
The flexibility is a major benefit, especially
with two little rascals running havoc
throughout the house. However, I would
have to say that what I love most about
having my own store is being able to
work with such inspiring designers and
discovering new products and artisans
and to share their stories.
Who are some of your favourite designers?
Some of my favourite designers at the
moment would have to be Cary Vaughan
and Jenna Wilson of Ace and Jig who are
not only creating the most beautiful textiles
but some timeless garments as well.
With a background in Interior Architecture
I couldn’t resist popping some of my
favourites in here like Swiss Architect
Peter Zumpthor and British designer
John Pawson, both creating simple, clean
spaces with an attention to detail.
What is your favourite item in your
store right now and why?
I am a sucker for a good tea pot so it
is safe to say that my favourite at the
moment would have to be the Hasami tea
pot. It’s design is so simple, elegant and
contemporary yet it’s got this old familiarity
about it, like an old family heirloom that
has been passed down the generations
and it looks like it has been sitting on your
shelf for years just getting better with age.
What has been your biggest highlight?
It never ceases to amaze me how
generous and kind people can be and
as Shop Frank is relatively new, we have
received so much support and have
already built strong relationships with the
designers we are working with.
What are your plans for the future?
There are some exciting things happening
at Shop Frank one of them being that we
are currently working on a small batch
of our very own FRANK homewares. We
hope to expand our homewares range
and work with artisan groups from around
the globe.
Contact:
SHOP FRANK
info@shopfrank.com.au
www.shopfrank.com.au

Muuto Connect Sofa
Connect Sofa by Muuto is a modular seating system based on
the idea of finding perfect proportional connections between the
different components of the sofa. Anderssen & Voll on the design:
“The design shows a precise attention to details and has references
to architectural principals derived from modernism. The
sleek long lines give the sofa a modern yet timeless expression.
Connect the modules to create a sofa of your choice.”
Price: $6,835
Stockist: www.surrounding.com.au

CREATURE COMFORTS
Stylish and practical designs are essentail in any sofa as they are the hub of any living room.
Here is a small collection of some of our favourites

Box Day Bed
We love this timber sofa. minimal but comfortable.
Available in oregon or oak and any upholstery fabric.
Stockist: www.marktuckey.com.au

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1] AAL82 Hallingdal 130. The idea behind the About A Chair collection has been to develop a chair with
conspicuous simplicity. Stockist: www.cultdesigned.com.au
2] Hans Wegner 236 Sofa. A wonderful sofa designed by Hans Wegner for Getama. A truly stunning design that would
fit any modern environment. Price from $8,250. Stockist: www.greatdanefurniture.com
3] Black Fable Oak Armchair. The Fable Oak Armchair is Danish modern inspired furniture design at its finest. With sumptuous padding, and upholstered
in hardwearing black textured cotton. Price $690. Stockist: www.cittadesign.com.au
4] Klassik Three-Seater Sofa. Elegant curved arms with rounded oak legs. Exclusive to Great Dane and is available in
three different sizes prices. Price $12,950. Stockist: www.greatdanefurniture.com.au
5] Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair. Model 2226 otherwise known as “The Spanish Chair”, is Børge Mogensen’s exquisite interpretation
of a traditional type of chair and influenced by ancient Islamic culture. Price $5,950. Stockist: www.greatdanefurniture.com
6] 3 Seater Admiral sofa made by Skipper Furniture Denmark. Made to order. Available in a range of leather colours and fabric.
Timber legs in Oak or Beech, stained or natural. Also available in 2 seater and chair. From $6850. Stockist: www.danishred.com.au

Lennon Australian Made Leather Sofa Lounge by Cameron Foggo for Staple & Co
The Cameron Foggo designed and Australian made Lennon leather sofa available in shallow and deep sizing.
Custom made to your specifications and many non leather and fabric options are available in store. Price: $2150
Stockist: www.huset.com.au
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1] Artifort MARE Armchair. Mare is a contemporary design that finds its rightful place among the rich heritage of the Dutch firm Artifort.
It exhibits clean, modern lines with a touch of European ergonomics. Stockist: www.kezu.com.au
2] Norristown Chair. With its small footprint and big character, the Norristown armchair in saddleback full grain vintage leather,
combines a simple line, exposed nailheads, and hand aging to create a well loved aesthetic which is both comfortable and functional.
Price $2189. Stockist: Alliance Furniture Trading
3] Box Day chair. The little sibling of the timber box day bed, a generous armchair, happy solo, happier with his big brother.
available upholstered in any of range of fabrics. Stockist: www.marktuckey.com.au

Muuto Rest Sofa
Rest Sofa by Muuto is a series with an inviting and
warm appearance. It was designed by Anderssen
& Voll: “The contrast between the defined back and
bottom frame and the soft cushioning tells a story
of the comfort that awaits you. Sit back and relax!”
Price: $6,380
Stockist: www.surrounding.com.au

ARTIST
PROFILE
little quarters
Sarah Pook decided to use her talent as a graphic designer/illustrator to create
beautifully illustrated limited edition artworks after the loss of her sister
Tell us a bit about Little Quarters?
Little Quarters by Sarah Pook, is a unique
limited edition collection of illustrations, prints,
wall hangings, banners, flags and cushions for
your home.
All intricately illustrated using traditional
techniques, designed and made by myself.
Proudly printed in Melbourne, Australia my
illustrations of skulls, feathers, bohemian
beauties and wild flowers are a mad mix of
whimsical meets dark and edgy.
My illustrations are of a simplistic nature with
just a hint of colour, and the use of the unique
custom LQ wax seal which stamps each print
ensuring its authenticity has become a signature
mark and very much a main detail in my work.
The papers and materials of which I use to
create each artwork are of the highest quality
and technique; fine art printing using pigment
inks with gold foil embellishments, embossing
and watercolour/inks, creating a sense of
opulence and luxury at an affordable price for
your home.
Tell us about yourself and your background?
I am an Illustrator/designer. I have recently
relocated from Sydney to South of Melbourne
on the Surf Coast at the end of 2013 after
quiting my day job as an established Graphic
Designer. I have built a successful career
working within the fashion industry over the
past nine years, focusing my time in graphic,
fashion and textile design as well as specialising
in screen-printing, print styling and yardage
design.
My design and illustration work for a couple of
Australia’s leading street wear companies over
this time has helped build and expand several
labels from local to international brands and is
a body of work that I am incredibly proud of. It
is through my time as a Graphic Designer that I
have been able to build a sturdy platform to take
that leap of faith into pursuing my own art career
full time… and so Little Quarters was born.
What sparked you to create your business?
Although always being the creative type, the
recent passing of my beautiful big sister to
cancer has shown me that life really is too short
and precious not to do what you love and love
what you do!
I loved my job as a graphic designer, but I felt
I had hit a point in my career where I needed
more, it wasn’t the company or the industry I
was working in, I just became hungry for new
challenges.
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Building and running a business which is
based off being creative is that challenge I was
searching for. Deciding to pursue my art career
full time and focusing on building Little Quarters
has very much been apart of my healing
process also.
What processes are involved in
creating your pieces?
My creative process consists of:
Researching, nutting out ideas and the
composition of an illustration with rough
sketches… sometimes too many, and then
settling down to create the final piece. I need
to be in a good frame of mind, some of the
illustrations I work on take hours/ days to
complete and if I’m just not feeling it, it’s better
to stay away from the drawing table and focus
on the business stuff for that day.
Usually my day plays out a little like this:
• Getting up early for a walk on the beach with
my Frenchie Perro. (Reset, focuses and is the
best way to start the day)
• A strong coffee is a must!
• Emails, packaging prints then a post office
drop/ deliveries/visit to my printers/ framer.
• Finding a suitable play list to listen to
• Research, sketching then onto my drawing
table for the rest of the day.
• With constant yoga stretches and exercises
throughout the day to help keep my back
from cramping up.
I work in my studio, from home. It has incredible
natural light, which fills the room from large
glass doors that open up onto a small deck. It
looks over a quiet street and I am lucky enough
to have views of the ocean in the distance. It’s
the BEST, my happy space! I think its really
important to have a great space to work in, it
plays a huge part in my creative process.
What inspires you in your designs?
I’m a bit of a collector. I am attracted to and
surround myself with beautiful things, often
pieces found on my travels. I must have been a
bowerbird in a past life! Within my illustrations
I try to create that very thing I search for,
for others to collect. Pieces with a special
uniqueness telling a story and have meaning.
I want to take my audience on an adventure
within my work, and ignite their imagination and
let them be free to run wild there.
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Things that inspire me; Travel, different
cultures, nature, people, the bohemian life,
music, movies, Interior/fashion magazines,
and other creative minds, you could say, just
about everything and I find myself constantly
referencing these when creating new works.
Nature: flowers and foliage and the natural
patterns nature creates has been a recent
obsession of mine, and my new works are
evolving down this path.
What do you love the most about
having your own label?
I think when you are working on something
that is one hundred percent yours, its you! Its
your passion, and you receive and are able to
appreciate one hundred percent of the rewards.
The business is what ever you want it to be.
And it’s a load of fun!
Who are some of your favourite designers?
I adore the works of:
• Ian Francis – Artist
• Kasper Raglus – Totally tubular Art
• Paul White – Visual Artist
• Miranda Skoczek – Artist
• Bridget Bodenham – Potter
• Two One Elephant / Hiroyasu Tsuri – Artist
• Katie Young - artist
What is your favourite item in your
store right now and why?
I would have to say my Gypsies Kiss print, she
is just the right amount of whimsical. Inspired
by the peachy kiss of the sun on the sky at
dusk. This bohemian feathered beauty is a free
spirited wanderer and a reminder to live for
today.
What has been your biggest highlight?
My focusing so far has been on building my
business and creating the Little Quarters
brand, releasing my range of Limited Edition
Prints, expanding into homewares, and in the
early stages of expanding in other areas.
I have been so fortunate to have a steady
stream of work float through my inbox since
deciding to focus on Little Quarters full time.
My stockist list is expanding throughout
Australia and even overseas. I work on a lot
of commission illustrations for various private
collections and I am now starting to attract
businesses and other like-minded creative’s to
collaborate with. It has all come about quiet
naturally, which has been really nice.
My favourite and most rewarding milestone of
late has been the recent sale of a handful of
my original illustrations. All of which have sold
from private enquiries.
Is there anything else you would like to tell
us about your business?
I would LOVE to share with you all that I am
taking part in this years Finders Keepers
Market in Melbourne on the 25th and 26th of
July. I have a beautiful little collaboration, which
I will hopefully be releasing in time for FK so
stay tuned.
I would love to see your faces, so please come
and say hi and introduce yourself, I will be
releasing lots of new works, so I can’t wait for
the event.
Contact:
Little Quarters by Sarah Pook
littlequarters@gmail.com
www.littlequarters.bigcartel.com

BARKING GREEN
With a passion for eco friendly products
Melissa Booth from Barking Green and
Eco Filling Australia set about creating a range
of luxurious organic pet bedding and blankets
Tell us a little bit about your business
Barking Green offers luxurious organic pet
bedding, blankets and toys with an environmental
conscience. Our organic Barking Green eco lounge
is hand made in Australia from GOTS certified
organic cotton fabrics and filled with Australian
organic wool or certified organic cotton filling.
How did you develop your interest in bedding
for pets?
A few years ago I was struggling to find an organic
dog bed in Australia. It was whilst sourcing eco
friendly options to traditional polyester stuffing that
I first saw a gap in the market and launched www.
ecofilling.com. That was the first step in making eco
friendly filling available to the general public. Next
step was to have custom made homewares and
pet bedding available for those who didn’t, couldn’t,
or simply weren’t interested in making their own.
After a few false starts Barking Green was born.
Where do you source your eco friendly
products?
All items requiring organic fill are manufactured
in Australia by Eco Filling Australia. In addition to
making our own range of organic pet products we
also feature a small range of eco blankets and toys
from talented eco minded International designers.
Your choice of fabrics seems to fit current
trends?
It was important when designing the Barking Green
Eco lounge that the fabrics were current, on trend
and able to fit with contemporary decor. Our dog
beds compliment any home as well as being super
comfortable and organic. Our custom made option
allows the buyer to select their preferred fabrics, in
addition we can make extra covers so the buyer
can change them to suit the season, mood or
decor.
I get excited with every new batch of fabrics that
arrive. Each season we can update new beds to
the range keeping in fresh and new. Bright colours
and patterns are my favourites, they instantly add a
pop of colour to any decor.
What is important to you?
Being Eco and Organic. The more we learn of the
potential dangers of chemicals in our manufacturing
the more organic fabrics become popular. With so
many eco friendly and organic options available
nobody needs to have toxic polyester in their
homes. It’s now becoming popular to be “green”
but the benefits to our environment and ourselves
can’t be under rated.
Where can you be found?
If you are interested in making your own organic or
eco homewares please find a range of eco filling
here www.ecofilling.com
Looking for Handmade Organic Pet Bedding?
Then jump over to www.barkinggreenaustralia.com

PAMPERED PETS
Spoil your furry loved ones with some creature comforts
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Scarves for all breeds great and
small. Dky blue and yellow scarf
Price: starting at $19.95
Stockist: 4pawsstyle.com.au
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1] Personalised cat placemat by LIttle Bellies Dinnerware.
Choose the colour plus add their name. Price $24.99.
Stockist: www.hardtofind.com.au
2] Jonathan Adler Dog Bowl Mat in Chevron. Price $31.95.
Stockist: Outliving
3] Felted wool pet bed/house in eco friendly brown by Felted
Wool Shoes. Price $175. Stockist: www.hardtofind.com.au
4] Bambú pet hammock. The unique sleeping surface responds to your
pets body weight which helps relieve many of the pressure points that
create discomfort and often lead to arthritis. Price $299. Stockist: Petluxe
5] Sensitive shampoo & conditioner (twin pack). Sensitive shampoo
500ml, Australian tea tree & jasmine with aloe vera, calendula & comfrey
extracts. Price $59.90. Stockist: Ivory Coat Companion Goods
6] The bubble invisible double pet bed. both cozy and durable, like a
warm hug on a cold night. Price $395. Stockist: Petluxe

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