Georgia Perry makes things that trace people back to joy: a checkers umbrella, a…
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The Aboriginal-Owned Clothing Label Dedicated To Making A Difference
by adminby adminEver since she was a young girl, Corina Muir can always remember being into…
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When Kane Lehanneur was a teenager, he and his brother used to paint business signs at the local pubs and cafes around Manly. It’s only in the past few years that he’s begun to pursue his art-making seriously.
Forever taking nature as his subject, Kane’s latest body of work How Soon is Now reflects his aggravation at the frustrating government inaction on climate change. It’s a move into a much more abstract, expressive style than his previously figurative works – and comes with a greater sense of urgency.
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Each piece that artist Anna Fiedler creates is entirely different from the next. She…
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In early 2020, interior stylist Emma O’Meara, her husband Simon, and their young kids were gearing up for an eagerly anticipated family trip to Italy. I think you know the end of this story.
But the cancelled holiday presented Emma and Simon with the opportunity to purchase their very own getaway – a log cabin in Johanna, a magical part of Southern Victoria in the Otways, where the beach and the bush meet. The family have undergone some DIY renovations to update the cabin, transforming it into a colourful short-term accommodation that stays true to its original style, and reflects its spectacular surrounds.
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Garden stories are some of our most popular reads on TDF these days – take a look at the news cycle in the last 18 months and it’s not hard to work out why! There’s nothing more calming than bathing in the beauty of a glorious planting scheme, and landscape designers are the ones responsible for that instant tranquility.
They are the craftspeople taming the space between the domestic and wild, and it’s about time they got some recognition! From industry legends to newcomers, these are the 12 outstanding projects shortlisted in the Landscape Design category of the TDF + Laminex Design Awards 2021.
This category is proudly sponsored by Eco Outdoor.
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Like lots of people during Melbourne’s 2020 lockdowns, Cat Bloxsom and Morgan Collins took up a new hobby to keep themselves from going stir-crazy. They taught themselves how to knit on YouTube, and quickly became obsessed!
After months of mailing each other yarn samples, and knitting on park benches in lieu of daily exercise – they realised they had something special going. Within months they launched Cardigang, a DIY knit kit company tailored towards beginner knitters.
Alongside their full-time jobs in marketing, these business-minded besties are doing cool crafty things!
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Creative People
A Day In The Life Of Dom Gattermayr, Co-Owner of Our Favourite New Cafe, Florian!
by adminby adminIn theory, opening a new cafe in March of 2021 might seem like a terrible idea. But against all odds Florian, the Carlton eatery opened by childhood besties Dom Gattermayr and Rose Richards, has flourished.
Less than 6 months after opening, Florian has well and truly become a neighbourhood favourite, with a real community feel. But of course – this didn’t happen by accident! Dom and Rose have been working tirelessly behind-the-scenes, steering Florian through a staccato year of lockdowns and lunch service. Their small cafe is doing big things!
Growing up with a Mum and Dad who owned and ran many successful restaurants and cafes, you could say that Dom was built for the hospo life. Although she didn’t always think that!
We spent a day with Dom to find out what it’s like on the other side of Melbourne’s fave new cafe.
PS. Full disclosure, if you recognise Dom’s last name, it might be because Dom is our Junior Editor Sasha’s little sister!