Journal

byron bay

Byron Bay is a special place! I love it! It really is paradise – where the bush meets the beach (some of the best beaches I might add!) Its a small but a mighty place filled with many creative people and some of my favourite humans too! I’m happy to be here as much as […]

mjg now open at newrybar merchants

so this weekend we opened our very first MJG retail outpost at Newrybar Merchants I am beyond excited! What is Newrybar Merchants you say?! well its a beautiful old house in the cute town of Newrybar just a short drive outside of Byron Bay. In this little house are a number of merchants selling their […]

weekend vibes

Lets do this! Happy Monday – Hope you had a great weekend!

still thinking about pink

Im so into pink (still) it needs to be just the right shade – Im loving the (new) old pink bed linen from Major Minor Sydney and so is Sophia! also I do love a statement sock these spots and stripes are from Happy Socks and are a JG staple and Photos Jason Grant

The iconic ‘Coke sign’ at Kings Cross goes to charity auction

Bid on a piece of history! The Iconic Kings Cross Coke sign is up for auction with all proceeds going to my favourite charity Wayside head to eBay for the auction which is live now! Bid on each letter! C-O-C-A C-O-L-A Click here for details    

say hello

On the weekend (just gone) I was walking Sophia along the beach promenade, I stopped to take in the view and a lovely person Kimiko stopped to say hello, we chatted and she said lots of complimentary things about Sophia OK and me too! she told me she had my book and that she was […]

forty winks spring/summer

Spring is the perfect time to have a little refresh at home, the bedroom is always a  great place to update, a new bed or bed linen is the prefect place to start. Quality and comfort are important in the bedroom along with the finishing touches, here is look of the latest in store at […]

hang ups

This weekend just gone I finally go around to hanging some new and some old favourites on my walls. I like a casual gallery style wall hang and have keep the framing uniform in timber and the colour palette limited to make this wall work! Top row L-R Gone to sea (Ocean ) and Pampa (Bull) […]

POP & SCOTT LAUNCH ‘INDIGO FOLK’ – NEW POT COLLECTION

I love the super cool couple that is Pop & Scott (check out their Melbourne showroom if you haven’t already!) and I’m also loving their latest collection of hand painted pots Indigo Folk inspired by traditional embroidery, jewellery and Scandavian Folk paintings ( looking pretty good with their Dreamer sofa too!) Click here to see more Photos Jessica Tremp

Anglepoise+Paul Smith Edition Three

Some collaborations are just magic! British lighting brand Anglepoise and renowned British designer Paul Smith have collaborated once more to create a third edition of the Type 75™ Desk Lamp. Anglepoise + Paul Smith Edition Three, previewed here – just between you and I this is my most favourite one yet!  available to order in October […]

artist crush amia caffarena

I discovered Artist Amia Caffarena on Instagram (of course) I LOVE her beautiful steel wire sea creature sculptures especially the whales! she makes things with what she finds from Bogliasco (Italy) with no fixed address but a Van called “rusty” living the creative life as an artist currently in Byron Bay Back home she was just a […]

into the (bondi) blues

It might still be winter here in Australia but summer his coming I can feel it! Im always inspired by nature and constantly inspired by the shades of blue at home in Bondi Bondi Photos Jason Grant Take these ocean blue cues home to your own space, a little or a lot of blue is always […]

VISIT PALISSADE TEAROOM

To celebrate the launch of their Palissade (outdoor furniture) collection HAY Sydney team present the Palissade Tearoom – a pop-up concept cafe with afternoon tea servings set within a heritage terrace on Kensington Street in Chippendale. The tearoom menu offers a tasty selection of tea and treats, including lavender shortbread, matcha marshmallow, a warming tea of […]

happy monday!

I hope you had an ACE weekend! We had a nice taste of summer here in Sydney – until the sun went in! Here are a few of my favourite things – including  Sophia of course! My Sofa in Belgian linen from Scout ( it’s seriously ridiculously comfortable! ) Print Lauren Bamford from one of my happy places The Ace Hotel […]

grazia and co featherston (re) launch

Featherston’s iconic chair designs are back in production! (re)launched recently in Melbourne Featherston 2016 is reintroduction of a range of chairs from the Grant Featherston archive. The collection is sold exclusively through Grazia and Co manufactured by long-term featherstone maker Gordon Mather Industries the range includes a variety of pieces designed from the late 1940’s to mid 1970’s. My favourite […]

on the rock(s) with lee boom

Ok I am OBSESSED with these cocktail glasses by UK cook kid Lee Broom It’s no secret I love a good cocktail but a cocktail is only as good as the glass its served in! I love how Lee has mixed lead crystal with solid Carrara marble to create these ultimate vessels, a champagne coupe, wine glass […]

the strand celebrated its 125th birthday

Iconic shipping destination the Strand celebrates its 125th Birthday this year! check out this amazing Balloon Installation by The Bespokery As part of the 125th birhtday celebrations the Strand, together with Balvenie, will be hosting special masterclasses where craftspeople will be taking guests through a 30 minute class on the specifics of how they produce […]

new sofa

Im so excited to have received delivery of my brand new sofa from favourite store Scout Yes its a little more sophisticated and grown up, I love its classic shape and its super comfortable. Made in Australia, I chose a handsome grey Belgian Linen (Yum) Its time for a fresh start and a sofa really […]

use your illusions new from page thirty three

Theres no denying that local design team Page Thirty three are super dynamic, I love there fresh unique approach to design. Their new collection ‘Use Your Illusions’ explores future worlds from the past. They are inspired by primitive form, ancient ritual, and modern living. Slipping into a parallel universe they are drawn to utopian ideals about living a […]

changes

This sideboard is going to a new home. Its time for an update at home, change is coming! – I’ll be sure to keep you updated here and on Instagram… Print from my friends at Aquabumps