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What do you love the most about having
your own store?
Definitely being your own boss and doing
what you love! We are part of the lucky few
that get to wake up every morning and be
excited to go to work.
We have also met some incredibly talented
people through our journey and it is such a
privilege to work with or bounce ideas off
them.
We also love communicating with our
customers and being allowed into their
home to help them create their special area.
Curating a product range that is different
to the offerings of most retailers is certainly
satisfying when a customer breathes a sigh of
relief for some uniqueness and distinction.
Who are some of your favourite designers?
In general, we admire a lot of iconic designers
and design houses such as Arne Jacobsen,
Charles and Ray Eames, Marimekko, Phillipe
Starck, Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe
and from our own store we are loving One &
Many, Martin Jakobsen Design, Copenhanger
and Kate & Kate blankets.
What do you consider to be a must have
item in your home?
What a difficult question! It is definitely hard
to pick just one!
We feel that investing in quality pieces of
furniture e.g. your couch, dining table and
bed is something to really consider and then
you can add your own style by using soft
furnishings such as throws, lighting, cushions
and dinnerware. It is the easiest way to
change up your home without spending too
much every season. Perhaps not any 1 or
2 must have items, but rather a few bolder,
more striking pieces, that help anchor the
peripheral items in the home.
What has been your biggest highlight?
The whole thing! It has been a crazy ride that
we definitely couldn’t have done without one
anothe r. We made some amazing friends and
mentors along the way, become close with
our suppliers and had features in magazines,
blogs and on the tv show The Block. We
really couldn’t ask for anymore. Waking up
and doing something you love everyday is the
biggest highlight of all.
Do you have any advice for our readers who
love all things for the home?
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Don’t copy all trends to the “T” try to make it
your own style. Make sure to invest in good
quality pieces that will last you your lifetime.
Try not to buy something just because it is
cheap, as it will eventually just end up in
landfill.
Do loads of research by reading blogs and
magazines – even create a mood board of all
of your favourite items and looks, it will allow
your style to shine through. Make sure to buy
better, not more and make every piece in your
home special.
What do you foresee as the next big trend?
Subtle, muted colours like sage green,
blush pinks and soft yellows mixed with
monochrome. Watch out for grids and
stronger geometric shapes.w
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