Freedom Styling

Here is a little styling incorporating items from the new Freedom Collection! This theme compliments the family home I am working on at the moment. 

I find the overall feel to be warm, friendly and inviting. What do you think?  I think it needs an accent colour? Maybe a brighter rug! What would you add?

Elle x

Jump over to the Facebook Page for more design inspiration!

Freedom New Season Launch

Out today,  Monday 25 February ... Freedom's latest range. All will be on their website by the morning.  You all know how much I love chairs so I will definitely be checking this new collection out online, and in-store.

Remember when purchasing an item for your home, as fantastic as the fabric may look online, it is not a  good idea to make a purchase without seeing, touching and feeling the fabric.

Another sneaky peek at Freedom's latest collection in store from today. Jump on the website tomorrow to see the goodies from the new collection.

Here are some images from the shoot collection that was taken last week down at Custom's House in Sydney.

Is it too early to start shopping? ;)

Megan Morton styled last season's catalogue, I wonder who will style this one and what the focus will be. Stay tuned...

Via the lovely ladies at www.desiretoinspire.com

Elle x

Homeware Treasures

I was recently approached by a member of the industry to hunt down a few reasonably priced pieces for a client of theirs and I was so surprised at the quality and affordable prices of the items. 

I thought I would take advantage of this and share my finds with you all.

If you would like any of these pieces in your home please do not hesitate to be in touch. Simply comment below (please include your email address) or over at the Facebook page (which you can find by clicking here). 

Please note I will not be charging a finders fee of any sort, I am just happy to be sharing wonderful pieces with you all.

L x

Coral Bay Chairs $29.95 each

Coral Bay Chairs $29.95 each

Vintage Style Bed Stand $240.00

Small Vespa Framed Artwork $210.00

Tall Tea Candle Holders $9.00 (pair)

Tall Tea Candle Holders $9.00 (pair)

Tall Tea Candle Holders $9.00 (pair)

  

Thin assorted chair cushions $14.00 each

Large felt storage box $22.00

Large felt storage box $22.00

 

Glass bottle Oil Candles $18.00 each

Lx

Interview: Holy Funk

Please allow me to introduce to you Adam Porat, the director and creator of Holy Funk. A fun and exciting new company to break into the design and interiors industry. Here is an interview I did with Adam a little while ago!
I hope you enjoy! All the information to find Holy Funk products are listed below. Don't forget to go to our Design, Form, Function Facebook page and like us to keep up to date with everything!


A name can often a make or break a baby company when entering a competitive industry. How did you come about the name “Holy Funk” and what does it represent to you?
When it came to naming my business, I wanted the name to be intriguing and appeal to a younger demographic. Being an online store, it was also important that the name was easy to remember and would stick in customer’s minds. It’s a bit of a quirky play on words, that seems to get plenty of positive reactions. To me, the name Holy Funk represents funky and unique interior decorating and design options. On a personal note, Holy Funk also represents hard work, persistence and a really exciting time in my life.

Furniture wasn’t your initial career path. What did you study at university and how did the career path change take place?
I studied a business degree at Monash University. From there my career path took me to ‘Marsh’, where I worked in the risk management department, servicing large multinational companies. I had always been quite entrepreneurial, and I noticed a distinct gap in the online market for affordable industrial furniture. Looking for a new challenge, I decided to leave Marsh to pursue my ambitions of owning a successful business. I had always been quite creative, and had been collecting vintage products for years. I had also taken a keen interest in industrial styled furniture and design a few years before launching Holy Funk. It is a real bonus to be working in an industry you’re passionate about and makes going to work each day really enjoyable.

Where do you source your stock from?
My vintage products come from a variety of sources. I often go to garage sales, markets and old factories. You have to be innovative when it comes to finding good vintage products. My industrial furniture comes mainly from Asia. I have developed a good relationship with my manufacturers and have got the quality and style down pat. I’ve started using my creative flair to create some original designs, which is set to arrive over the coming months. I also have a large number of products that I source locally. Many of my lights, clocks and homewares come from Australian suppliers.

Your website is very simple to navigate and you have a vast array of products. Do you have a showroom or is Holy Funk only online?
Being an e-commerce store, I put a lot of emphasis on making sure my website is user friendly and easy to navigate. I see so many websites lose customers because they over complicate things with unnecessary design and clutter. Many people don’t realise how much time and thought is spent ensuring that your website design is as efficient and effective as possible.
We have just launched our showroom in the last week. The showroom is open on Saturdays 10am – 2pm and Wednesday 12pm – 2pm at 10 Nelson Street, Moorabbin, 3189. Customers are welcome to come all other times by appointment. Having the showroom, is a great opportunity for customers to touch and feel the product before making a purchase. For those outside Victoria, our money back guarantee should put you at ease.

What does the future hold for “Holy Funk”?
In the near future we are working hard on increasing our range and introducing new designs each month. Long term, it would be great to build a complete lifestyle store. We are hoping to branch out into other areas, such as vintage styled bicycles, art, accessories and perhaps even clothes. It’s important to Holy Funk that we remain unique and provide products with character and a distinct point of difference.




Make sure you have a look at the Holy Funk website, it's very funky!



You can find all of the Holy Funk products and more information on the website.

T: (03) 9942 2860  E: adam@holyfunk.com.au

  www.facebook.com/holyfunkonline

 www.pinterest.com/holyfunk

A few little treats!

Here are a few little things I have stumbled across recently that I thought you design lovers might enjoy!

WANT to add some HAMPTON'S STYLE to YOUR HOME? Enter our competition & you could win $440 worth of fabric {as shown on comp page} - to begin your room update.

https://www.facebook.com/TheElephantRoom.AU/app_143103275748075

Enter everyday for more chances to WIN - SHARE comp on YOUR page for EVEN MORE chances.

Who wants to get their creative on???

Unleashing Your Creative Flow

Saturday 29th September . 4pm

with LISA MADIGAN at the store

$79 BOOK NOW!!! xx

https://www.facebook.com/pages/LISA-MADIGAN/298833550173

Spring has finally sprung! Each week this month we will be sharing a seasonal design tip from the Editors of Australia’s leading home and lifestyle magazines.

Our first tip, from Real Living Editor, Deborah Bibby is for the Living Room: ‘Pack away any furry cushions or throws. Swap out all those dark colours in the living room for bright, breezy fresh colours. Roll up the rug and replace with a cotton rug or sisal (the soft under foot one)’.

https://www.facebook.com/DesignersGuildAustralia

KINGfurniture

"Where elegance and personal comfort meet"

King Furniture’s new Plaza sofa arrived in showrooms around Australia over the weekend. 

If you’re looking to spruce up your home this spring, then you will love this latest design from King Furniture. Plaza delivers a stylish and contemporary lift to any living room, its versatile design allows it to easily adapt to any lifestyle or living space. Easily re-adjust the Plaza setting to create a luxurious long sofa, a comfortable double bed for when unexpected overnight guests drop by or into various other looks to suit your home.

Built on King Furniture’s signature, engineered steel frame and Postureflex^® seating system, the deep seated Plaza also features soft feather and ultra down filled back cushions, guaranteeing a highly comfortable sofa you will want to come home to and relax on each night!

Why not let Plaza create the contemporary look and feel you desire for your living room this spring? This latest design exclusive from King Furniture is available with a choice of polished aluminium or low sheen powder coated legs and removable tailored covers in luxurious leathers and fabrics.

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Colours available in the Plaza

http://www.kingfurniture.com.au/

Melbourne Design Adventure

This weekend we are heading to Melbourne for the MASSIVE design weekend.

Below are the 3 exhibitions we are heading to! I am really looking forward to seeing what is on display this year. It is a great combination of well established designers and the enthusiastic up and comers.

 

 

Here is a quick review from the Harvest Textile's blog from Design Made Trade: 2011.

":After four big days spent launching our new range at the 2011 Design:Made:Trade it really feels like a whole new set of friends have been made.
What a pleasure to share our stand with local potter-extraordinaire Shelley Panton (one day soon I hope to be turfing all of my mismatched crockery from Savers and swapping it for a dinner set made by Ms Panton) and ceramic jeweller Yumi Ando whose charming pieces beckoned every time I peeped at them. Be sure to visit Shelley's store/studio in Middle Park - it is an old butcher shop that is jam packed with her own work and that of a whole lot of local makers.
Thanks to all who dropped by to say hello and a super big thank you to Craft Victoria for hosting us under their banner - you guys rock.
We look forward to officially photographing the range and making it look pretty for our online store. We've got cushions, totes, fabric by the metre and a whole lot of DIY kits. Stay tuned."

Mr Bazaar

I have been waiting a little while now to share these creative colours with you. The blog Bright Bazaar is captioned, "because beige is boring", and although I do love the blacks and whites the colours "Mr.Bazaar aka, Will" features in his blog are really enjoyable.

The 2 articles below are taken directly from Mr.Bazaar's blog.

He also manages to style IKEA furniture perfectly! Have a look at the second post for proof!

Aura Summer Bedding Collection

Being based in Australia means that Auru Home's seasonal homeware collections work on the opposite cycle to us Brits, but thankfully due to the overlap we are still able to enjoy their offerings. A case in point is the brand's summer collection which is released this month. A fresh and zesty collection of bedding designs, the summer range is a sure fire favourite for Mr. Bazaar. How pretty is the combination of block turquoise with the orange peony print duvet cover?! You wouldn't have to ask me twice about introducing these designs into my bedroom. Also, the lifestyle shots are beautifully styled, don't you think?

Monday, 2 July 2012

Instant Update: Bemz IKEA Furniture Covers

Since I graduated from university I've furnished the majority of my apartments with IKEA furniture. Granted, I like to save up and buy a few investment pieces into include in the mix (namely my Decker bookcase from Anthropologie) but the majority of my furniture is from the Swedish brand. As a renter it makes sense: the pieces are easy to move and often offer space-saving solutions. However, the real benefit that comes with IKEA pieces is the opportunity to personalise them, whether it be with paint, hardware or upholstery. One example of the latter is Bemz who offer a range of upholstery and fabric options for IKEA furniture. The shots here alone show how one can personalise their space with fabric updates in a variety of different styles. Gravitate towards a country style? The relaxed fit linen covers from Designers Guild are ideal for you. Or, perhaps you're more preppy in your approach? The fitted Stockholm Stripe in Candy Pink fits the bill perfectly. Do you own any IKEA pieces and would you update your pieces with Bemz upholstery?