Editor's Pick
Treasures at Portobello Antiques Market, London
Since moving to Australia I have greatly missed the delights of fabulously eccentric British antiques and the extraordinary displays on show at all the antiques fairs and markets. As controversial… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Design Session with Darren Palmer
Last week Darren Palmer stopped by Coco Republic’s Design School to kick-start the 2012 Design Sessions calendar. And what an inspiring beginning to the year! From creative concept to styling… Read More.
Category: What's On
As Seen In Channel 7′s “Revenge”
I received several phone calls from excited staff (and Oly fans) about the product placement in channel Seven’s latest drama series “Revenge” after the first episode aired last week. The… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Woolwich Pier Hotel Sports Bar Gets a Facelift
This heritage listed building has recently received some much needed attention by the Coco Republic NSW Interior Design team to revive and refurbish ‘The Point’ Sports Bar in the Woolwich… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Sibella Court- Commercial Concepts
Sibella Court is one of Sydney’s most recognisable interior stylists; walk into any of the Sydney spaces she’s worked on (Ms G’s, York 75, Upstairs at the Beresford, El Loco,… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Akin Creative – Architecture that inspires
In my opinion online retailing in Australia still has a lot of catch up to do when it comes to ‘experience’, and these guys aren’t making their job any easier… Read More.
Category: Interior spaces
Oustanding Stand Styling at Maison et Objet 2012
Stand styling at Maison Objet was pretty varied in scale and style, perhaps one common denominator was a natural element running through most stands. Flamant Flamant used lots of timber… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Hob-Knobbing in London
From high streets to local markets, I found some beautiful designs for door hardware in London; bejeweled ceramic, heavy steel, glass, leather and resin. From Large plate handles to delicate… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
An Afternoon at Coco Republic with Martyn Lawrence-Bullard
On Saturday 4th Feb, Belle readers were treated to an afternoon of “decadence, darling” with the King of interior design and the star of Million Dollar Decorators, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Hosted… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Lions, Tigers and Bears… in Paris
While recently in Paris for the Maison et Objet home products fair I had a chance to visit Deyrolle, a 170 year old shop in the St.Germain district of Paris.… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Hidden gems at the Australian International Furniture Fair 2012
As Australia’s own International Furniture Fair draws to a close, here are some of the treasures that were lurking in the vast expanse of the Sydney Exhibition Centre. It took… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Maison et Objet 2012- Hot Objects
I feel as though there was perhaps not so much innovation at this Maison Objet Fair, perhaps due to current global conditions everyone is ‘playing it safe’. There is still… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Maison et Objet 2012- A Sneak Peak at Colour
I’ve just finished a week at Maison et Object, but still enjoying Paris… thought I’d update you guys with what colours were happening at the show! This year it was… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Greg Natale Meets Kelly Hoppen and Martin Waller
The Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards acknowledges and rewards excellence and creativity in the Australian interior design industry. The winner of the Interior Designer of the Year Award 2011… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Design Classic – The Klismos Chair
With origins in Ancient Greece, the Klismos chair has been a design classic for many furniture houses but has had a resurgence in the past few years. The Klismos shape… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Final Week of Coco Republic’s Annual January Sale
Coco Republic’s Annual January Sale is now in its final week. Get into our stores to take advantage of sale discounts on all furniture* including significant discounts on discontinued or… Read More.
Category: What's On
Saintly Design: London
On my recent travels back to Blighty, during a retail therapy London marathon, I stumbled across All Saints on Regent Street and thought is should be heralded as an iconic… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Keep it Simple Stupid
Our homes should evolve and change with us. This means changing them relatively often – as we do. Pity that our salaries don’t always change as fast as our desire… Read More.
Category: How To
Can I have more Canvas?
If I could have a lot more canvas in my life I would. Canvas gives you that ‘I care about not wanting to care’ finish to your interior – thanks… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Bowery Lane Bicycles
For me, bicycles represent an era gone past, when life was simpler. Communities were a little smaller and commuting to work was only but a pedal away. A time when… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Sitting Pretty
There is something hopelessly beautiful about sitting in something born from utility but made with love, consideration and passion. In many ways the chair distils this best. Here is my… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
Australian International Design Awards
The Australian International Design Awards is the nation’s most prestigious design assessment program, recognising excellence in product design and innovation since 1958. Entry opens Wednesday 1 February 2012 and closes… Read More.
Category: What's On
James Perse
James Perse learnt the trade from his dad, Tommy Perse, and together they’ve been dominating the California fashion scene for over 40 years. James continues the legacy by now coining… Read More.
Category: Places & Faces
Design Sessions
Interior Design industry leaders Darren Palmer (Darren Palmer Interiors), Steve Cordony (Interior Design Editor Belle Magazine) & Kate St James (Managing Editor of Universal Magazines) will be speaking at the… Read More.
Category: What's On
Oly Concept Store – Now Open
The new Oly San Francisco concept store in Melbourne is now open on 488 Church Street Richmond. It will house the full Oly San Francisco line of furniture and is… Read More.
Category: Trends & Finds
