Meet The Maker: Sarah Hankinson

  Name: Sarah Hankinson Brand: Sarah Hankinson Illustration Job Title: Illustrator Location: The Windsor Workshop, Melbourne Sarah works in THE most beautiful studio in the world – so beautiful in fact that it even has it’s own name, The Windsor Workshop. (We may be a little bit biased, as we are lucky enough to share this gorgeous space with Sarah). The studio lives in the renovated shell of the Paterson... Read More

Meet The Maker: Diana Ellinger

Name: Diana Ellinger Title: Artist and Illustrator Location: Madrid Diana’s studio space is nestled in her Madrid apartment where she lives with her very diplomatic husband. These photos (beautifully taken by Diana herself) make us wish that we were artists, living a bohemian lifestyle in a foreign land… Take a peek at Diana’s cosy studio, brimming with brilliance…. 1. What did you want... Read More

Meet The Maker: Kip & Co

Name: Alex van der Sluys Brand: Kip & Co Job Title: Co-founder Location: Melbourne A little glimpse into the world of Kip and Co. It’s no wonder that these girls are surrounded by beautiful interiors. We love the amazing bed frame… and the toy dinosaurs and skatey make us think a fair bit of fun is had here!      1. What did you want to be when you were a little ‘un? Rock star…actually that... Read More

Meet The Maker: Phoebe Connell

Name:  Phoebe Connell Brand:  Pj’s Tea Party Job Title:  Full-time intellectual property lawyer / Part-time candlemaker Location:  Melbourne, Australia If these photos could smell! I wish this were a scratch n sniff book with all the wonderful happenings in here!! Take a look at Phoebe’s quaint little studio where she hand makes all her candles from scratch. Love!    1. What did you want to be... Read More

Meet The Maker: Anastasia Kotis

Name: Anastasia Kotis Brand: White Forest Home Job Title: Owner, Director, Designer Location: Melbourne, Victoria Ordered and colourful chaos at Annie’s Melbourne studio!   1. What did you want to be when you were a little ‘un? An actress, singer, designer  – basically something creative. My passion for colour and design has always been there so I knew I would end up doing something creative. 2.... Read More

Meet The Maker: Sara Spence

Name: Sara Spence Brand: Dubbleyou Job Title: Designer & Owner Location: Sydney A snapshot of Sara’s gorgeous Sydney home…    1. What did you want to be when you were a little ‘un? Fire-woman, a Vet, then an Architect and then a Designer. 2. What made you decide to start your own brand? The completely selfish joy that came from making something. 3. How would you describe your style of work? A... Read More

TDF Open House

The Design Files Open House is finally open, organised by the fantastic Lucy Feagins! If you’re lucky enough to live in Melbourne then get along to 40 Little Napier Street, Fitzroy. It’s open now until Sunday so be quick! For more details click here            Read More

The Design Files

Thanks to Lucy Feagins at The Design Files for an amazing post! As you can tell from these pics I like to steal from Hunting for George a lot. Check out the full Design Files feature here. Photography by Clare Plueckhahn.        Read More