AUTUMN 2017
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ELECTRIC POP COLOUR TEAMED WITH BLACK & WHITE MAKING A FUN AND VIBRANT SPACE
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Gold Spot Removable Wall Stickers $19.95 adairs.com.au // Moebe Frame Black Powder Coat $79 designstuff.com. au // Saturn $229 electricconfetti.com // Hola Feliz’ Cot Fitted Sheet $69 felizhome.com.au // Belgian Linen Round Cushion - pink $40 felizhome.com.au // Pom Pom Linen Cushion $99 kateandkate.com.au // Zebby Yellow Cotton Baby Blanket $89 kipandco.com.au // Dash Kippentale Muslin Wrap and Snooze Blanket $34.95 kippins.co // Black and White Pom Pom Rug POA langdonltd.com.au // Ziggy Mint Cushion $149 langdonltd.com.au // Teal Feather Garland POA youngfolkstore.com.au // Ahoy Trader Tribal Rose Cross $160 thetribeco.com.au // Ahoy Trader Neon Heart Mini Tile $55 thetribeco.com.au // Ahoy Trader Tribal Mini Tile $50 thetribeco.com.au // Pinata Art Toy $95 thetribeco.com.au // $120 thetribeco.com.au // Jumbo Confetti Balloon $18.95 wigglespiggles.com.au // Sniglar Cot $119 ikea.com // Additional accessories, toys & books -stylists own
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MINTY & CO. Cactus Timber Shaped Light $29.95 adairs.com.au // Gold Spot Removable Wall Stickers $19.95 adairs.com. au // Festive Pink Pom Pom Tassel Garland $49.95 adairs.com.au // Moebe Frame Black Powder Coat $79 designstuff.com.au // River Kiplet Rattle $21.95 kippins.co // Black and White Pom Pom Rug POA langdonltd. com.au // Ziggy Mint Cushion $149 langdonltd.com.au // Luggy Basket Blue $75 olliella.com.au // Silver Dipped Belly Basket $49 olliella.com.au // Jeff McCann Pyramid Sculpture $140 thetribeco.com.au // Ahoy Trader Tribal Rose Cross $160 thetribeco.com.au // Le Riquiqui ‘lolly’ Framed Print $75 thetribeco.com.au // Pinata Art Toy $95 thetribeco.com.au // Sophie Stone Yeti Framed Artwork $120 thetribeco.com.au // Bea Bellingham Can’t Kill Cati Vases $35 each thetribeco.com.au // Bea Bellingham Cactus Vases $40-$50 thetribeco.com.au // Price and Pauper Woven Bowl $285 thetribeco.com.au // Twig Creative Wood Camera – Mint $60 wigglespiggles.com.au // Kids Concept Star Tool Box – Mint $74.95 wigglespiggles.com.au // T-Lab Pole Anteater / Camel / Zebra $22 each wigglespiggles.com.au // Teepee Bookends $79.95 wigglespiggles.com.au // Additional accessories, toys & books -stylists own WWW.MINTYMAGAZINE.COM.AU 17
BEDTIME BLISS
KRISTY WITHERS, FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF INCY INTERIORS FORECASTS BEDDING TRENDS FOR 2017.
CANDY - CRUSH 2017 will be rainbows of fun! Lighten up and contrast your décor by mixing in shades of purple, pink and mint – for instant fun, throw down a candy-coloured rug.
METALLIC Warm metals like copper, brass and rose gold will continue to take the throne in 2017. Everything feels Rosy when you rest in the Rose Gold Eden Bed. This statement piece is timeless and will help you move into Autumn with a more polished frame of mind.
VELVET This year will command royal treatment and its own definitive sense of chic. Decorative velvet throws, quilts and cushions are a few of the simplest ways to bring a little grandeur to a bedroom, but nothing beats a statement settee or master bedhead. We love the Sybilla Sette – its soft pink shade helps to balance out the heavy weight of the velvet fabric.
We’re going goth this year. Black has once again been embraced by many designers around the globe and is progressively creeping back into homes. There is a strong presence of graphic prints and black and white typographic artworks that will add dimension to pillows, bedding and even bean bags! For the wall we love Lo & Co Interior’s Large Feather Wall Pad (RRP $149) which is fluffy and fun and brings in some artistic intelligence to the room.
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VINTAGE 2017 we are taking a trip back to enjoy a little bit of vintage with a contemporary twist and turn. Share a piece of the past with your little ones and enjoy a retro rewind. Tutu Du Monde’s Tuelle pom poms (RRP $20.77) are dreamy and a magical addition to any interior space. Create vintageinspired magic with these clouds of puffball delight, suspended from satin ribbon or simply displayed on a surface. These pom poms will add a little touch of vintage enchantment.
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CHLOE BROOKMAN OF OLLI ELLA ON FAMILY, LIFE & BUSINESS WORDS BY JACQUIE GREIG
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orking mother Chloe Brookman – co founder Olli Ella – has her hands full with three children and a million-dollar enterprise… In this feature, she shows us how she balances motherhood, life and business with enviable panache. Launched in 2009 by sisters Chloe and Olivia Brookman, Olli Ella quickly became known for seriously stylish nursery furniture and baby bedding. In fact, at their very first trade show, they were picked up by exclusive UK department store Harrods. Not bad for a business born in the basement of an art gallery. “We started Olli Ella after designing a nursing chair for my nursery (what is now the Da-Da Glider),” says Chloe. “After a flood of requests from friends to have nursing chairs made for them, we decided to take a punt and launch our brand at a local London tradeshow.” Although the brand was created in London, Chloe has since moved to Balmain, Sydney with her family, while Olivia still lives in London, England with hers. They Skype every day and
love every inch of Olli Ella, which is stocked worldwide and boasts an ever-expanding collection including nursing chairs, rugs, nursery furniture, baby bedding, and more. Olli Ella designs are nostalgic at the same time modern, with Chloe and Olivia drawing inspiration from their children and from their own childhoods…
After a flood of requests from friends to have nursing chairs made for them, we decided to take a punt and launch our brand at a local London tradeshow. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND FAMILY. “I’m one of seven children and spent my formative years here in Sydney – prior to that I lived in London and then following high school moved from Sydney to Los Angeles (where I later met my husband,
WHERE DOES THE NAME OLLI ELLA COME FROM? “To us Olli Ella means the coming together of family, of the home, of friends – we took the name from Olivia’s first name and my middle name because when we started the brand it was a celebration of our sisterhood and realising a lifelong dream that we shared of one day working together.”
The Piki is just adorable and functional and one thing I have learnt as a homeowner and mother – you can never have enough baskets WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES IN CREATING AND MAINTAINING THE BRAND? “It has had challenges at different stages along the way. When we first started, it was trying to figure out all the facets of a business, from manufacturing to logistics and of course having to be involved in every single element of our business. And then as we grew, it was learning how to forecast, about staffing and expansion. We have met challenges every step of the way, but the brilliant part of it has been facing those challenges and seeing our way through them – I can’t think of a better feeling as a business owner.” HOW HAS DECOR IN THE CHILDREN’S INDUSTRY CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? “When we first launched, the children’s industry was still very traditional. It has been amazing to witness the birth of so many terrific brands and designers putting their stamp on this sector and really shaking it up. I am proud of the role we played in this. In terms of prior to 2012 when we launched our textiles range, baby and children’s bedding was very much still teddy bears and fairies. We have since expanded into homewares
as our customers have grown and changed, but we still like to maintain a children’s range as a wink to our roots.”
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Charlie). After getting married, Charlie and I moved to London and it was here that Olli Ella was founded! Two years in to starting up Olli Ella, and two children later, we packed up our little house and moved across the world to Sydney to open a second Olli Ella office. We now live in the historic suburb of Balmain with our three children, Tennyson, Arlo, and Nell.”
WHAT IS TRENDING IN KIDS’ DECOR? “At the moment there is a move from the over-styled nursery to a more eclectic children’s space, with neutrals and rich colours in place of pinks and blues. Also, the mixing of vintage with new is on trend, and certainly we have seen parents drawn to the slightly ethereal, boho vibe.” THE LUGGY BASKET HAS JUST ABOUT BROKEN THE INTERNET, AND OF COURSE THE PIKI WHICH IS TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WHY DO YOU THINK THESE HAVE BEEN SO POPULAR? “That’s very sweet of you to say! I think it is because it’s one of those “ah-ha” products; one that every parent has probably thought at one time or another that they would love for their little one. Kids always attach themselves to different toys or treasure, and parents usually end up lugging them around – hence the name Luggy! The Piki is just adorable and functional and one thing I have learnt as a homeowner and mother – you can never have enough baskets! Everyone seems to be very excited about the Piki picnic basket with Easter coming up, but I’ve loved seeing how my kids have used them for everything from pens and pencils to collecting shells.”
SO YOU HAVE TWO BOYS, ONE GIRL, A MILLION-DOLLAR ENTERPRISE… HOW DO YOU STILL HAVE THE TIME TO PACK THE KIDS’ LUNCH BOXES EVERY DAY? “Something always suffers, I promise! Laundry is always backed up, amongst a million other things – but having a very loving and supportive hands-on partner and also getting help when I need it for household cleaning has really been a godsend. And early on I identified what my priorities were, and committing to keeping those as my focus has helped a lot too.” WARTS AND ALL – WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE OLLI ELLA BUSINESS HAS BEEN, AND THE DARKEST? WWW.MINTYMAGAZINE.COM.AU 37
“The highlight has been designing and creating products that I love, that are ethically produced and with my sister and best friend. The darkest was probably in the weeks following Nell being born and we simultaneously opened a third office in Los Angeles, and had staffing and cash flow issues – talk about dark times!” WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TO BEING MAGICALLY CALM AND CONTENT? “Calm - I don’t know about that, I wouldn’t describe myself as calm! I’m laid back, and try not to put my focus on the day-to-day stresses. I’m also very results oriented, so when issues and challenges arise I will usually put a lot of energy into a resolution so that they don’t drag on. I’m content because I know how precious what I have is, and I could have only dreamed of this life when I was younger.” WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE IN THE OLLI ELLA RANGE MOVING FORWARD? “So much goodness! Including... a Big Luggy (for the grownups) launching in March!” It is little wonder that Olli Ella pieces are frequently featured outside the nursery – the brand’s simple and modern aesthetic allows the furniture and homewares to become interchangeable between rooms. Perhaps it is this flexibility and relaxed style that enables Chloe to balance product development with toilet training, staff rosters with packed school lunches, and marketing initiatives with trips to the playground!
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RUBY’S ROOM DESIGNER NICOLE ROSENBERG, LITTLE LIBERTY PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH BLACKMORE WORDS BERNICE CAMPBELL
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A classic monochrome palette, geometric shapes and lots of texture gives this room a homely Scandinavian feel. But boring it is not! With just enough quirk to suit a growing tween, and enough sass to suit any mademoiselle. Ruby is a girl who knows what she likes. Like most tweens about to burst into teenage-hood, she’s a digital native and knows her way around Pinterest. She has garnered a strong sense of her own style, and with the help of the very talented interior designer (and her very own mum) Nicole Rosenberg of Little Liberty, they have created the perfect haven for Ruby to hang with her friends and escape her loud siblings. At twelve years old, and high school looming just around the corner, Ruby needed a new space. A study zone, a hangout space and a place to display all of her books, photos and treasured possessions were the key requirements to take Ruby into her teen years. Like any design project, Nicole consulted her client for the brief. As expected “Ruby wanted something a little more grown up.” But Ruby shares a love of interiors and art with her mum, so unlike most 12 year olds, the brief extended to “a fairly monochromatic scheme, no bold colour and a scandi feel”. Ruby is a big fan of greys, black and white, so she didn’t want any loud colours that she would want to change in a year. The room, whilst paired back and coherent, is a feast for the senses, with beautiful textures and differing styles all working in harmony. There’s so much to see and feel as you look around the room.
The fabulous minimalist grid wallpaper by Milton and King was selected as a backdrop to the room and “gives a contemporary feel with soft clean lines.” It’s a great starting point for any room and, as Nicole explains, “because of its simplicity, anything can work with this wallpaper.” The next point of inspiration for the room was uber cool artwork selected by Ruby at a favourite store – Norsu Interiors. The print above the bed injects a great sense of tribal warrior strength into the room, while the quirky skull sets you up to expect the unexpected, in this not-so-orthodox tween girl room. A gorgeous soft blue pom pom blanket beckons you to the bed. The leather pillow complemented by the distressed denim pillow and lush grid pillowcases all make you want to crawl right under the covers. The true uniqueness of the room extends to the custom built bedside table that incorporates more texture with a leather handle and pegboard, all whilst effortlessly maintaining clean Scandinavian lines. Above this, a quirky neon light amps up the cool factor, while the gorgeous raw timber shelves and tepee style tripod inject warmth, giving Ruby a place to store and display her possessions. A desk with lots of storage by Retrojan is the perfect choice for a girl who loves school and likes to be organised. Ruby is not alone in her love of her new room, and it’s easy to see why. “Everyone who walks in the room gazes at the space and they never want to leave!” LITTLE LIBERTY www.littleliberty.com @littlelibertyrooms WWW.MINTYMAGAZINE.COM.AU 57
LEVI’S ROOM DESIGN ALLY BATTIES PHOTOGRAPHY FRANÇOISE BAUDET WORDS NICOLE RAY
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HOSEA AND PEARL DESIGN SARAH QUINN WORDS BERNICE CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY TARA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY (ROOMS) & SHAANTI SENARATNE (FAMILY PORTRAIT)
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of freshness. Hosea’s room was inspired by his love of the beach and growing interest in surfing. He was surprised on his fifth birthday with his new special space. The room reflects his calm and chilled nature while also supporting his love of all things creative. Sarah realised that “Hosea needed a space to draw, create and display his prized possessions”, so homemade shelving and a long floating desk were incorporated. Hosea now loves to play with Lego, draw and read books in this space that is practical for him now and into the future. The Kawaiian Lion ‘War is Dumb’ patchwork wall flag above Hosea’s bed, and the beach-inspired ‘Palmy Print’ above the desk, were Mum and Dad’s favourite additions to Hosea’s big boy space. In keeping with a natural palette, a leather cushion by Mr and Mrs White, and linen doona, adorn the homemade natural timber bed. The gorgeous floor cushion by Children of the Tribe ensures Hosea has a cosy corner to relax and read. The trailing indoor plants add beautiful strong colour to the breezy space. The soothing style of the home is carried through
into Pearl’s bedroom - a simple light-filled space featuring soft whites and linen, accentuated by signature greenery and earthen textures. Proving that a huge budget is not needed to create beautiful spaces, the bed and play kitchen were handed down from friends and refreshed with a coat of white paint. The classic feeding chair was purchased when Sarah was pregnant with Hosea and its timeless style holds many beautiful treasured memories. “The prints and weaves on Pearl’s walls have been added over time and I love the way they represent so many talented artisans and companies that we are huge fans of” says Sarah. Gorgeous touches such as the macramé hangings by Creative Bowerbird and Family
Threds; prints by Blacklist and Kara Hynes; Moroccon Pouffe from Hope and May; and Leopard print cushion by Children of the Tribe, all add texture and personality to the room. Sarah’s passion for creating unique treasures and keepsakes shows in her love-filled home. Consistency throughout the beautiful house grows from “being drawn to products and items for our children’s rooms that are similar to the style of products found in the rest of our home. We find so many brands creating products that have a unique style and when we combine them, we love the way they work together. The children’s favourite toys, books and photographs add to the personality of each space.”
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DESIGN TAYLA HARRIS, THE PINK DOOR CO. STYLIST ALICIA SCIBERRAS PHOTOGRAPHY FRANÇOISE BAUDET WORDS NICOLE RAY
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roving distance is no object when it comes to design, Tayla Harris of the Pink Door Co. relied on the ever-growing e-design trend to transform two rooms in one home. The Pink Door Co. offers Interior Decoration for kids’ and adult spaces alike, complemented by a retail branch of the business, both online and a bricks and mortar store, which sells a curated selection of home and lifestyle products. Their ethos is to create spaces reflective of those who use them, in keeping with client style, requirements, and budget, to achieve that ‘wow’ factor. When contacted by Michelle Tano, mother of 3-year-old Isabelle and 4-year-old Eli, to create new rooms to last, Tayla was delighted to oblige. “Michelle’s aesthetic is contemporary and colourful - she is a dream client. With her children outgrowing their toddler beds, the aim was to create ‘big kid’ rooms with investment pieces which are going to last” says Tayla. The inclusion of a queen bed in each room created the foundation for the design. ISABELLE’S ROOM Known for her strong and fearless personality, Isabelle is also an artsy girl who loves to sing and dance. She is loud and talkative and there is no doubt her favourite colour is pink. Tayla used this insight to create a soft and inviting space for Isabelle to grow into. The queen sized, rose gold Eden bed from Incy Interiors is the feature piece that inspired the whole room. The Anewall Contemporary Spring Flower wallpaper is no doubt a show stopper and the use of pattern and texture throughout adds depth and interest. The H&G Designs bedside shelf adds a modern touch. The Sitka day bed in dusty pink meets the brief perfectly. “It’s a fabulous and timeless piece of 92 WWW.MINTYMAGAZINE.COM.AU
furniture which could sit just as comfortably in a kid’s room as it could in a lounge or master bedroom” says Tayla. ELI’S ROOM Eli’s room was initially inspired by monochrome, Scandinavian-style pieces Michelle had won in a competition. The colour palette was further developed with some deep and contrasting colours in the linen and floor rug, including a touch of Eli’s favourite colour, green. ”The addition of texture, leather and timber warms the scheme and the feature lion print is a subtle nod to a safari. The result is a classic, moody space” explains Tayla. Known to be a perfectionist who likes to be organised, the clean lines of the Incy Interiors black four poster bed was a great fit, and again, a piece that will last for years to come. Eli’s favourite animal, the lion, featuring on the inviting navy rug, creates a perfect space for Eli to play with his cars and monster trucks. This room has certainly hit the spot. When asked if designing these rooms posed any challenges, Tayla explains ”the rooms are quite small and the client wanted to include a queen sized bed in each. Essentially they are all bed but we’ve managed to tick all the boxes, including practical items such as night lights and bedside tables, as well as the right amount of interest in the prints, cushions and decorative pieces. The children are lucky enough to have a playroom so their bedrooms are just for winding down, reading and sleeping.” Without ever stepping foot into either room, Tayla has successfully captured the essence of Isabell and Eli’s personalities and delivered rooms that will stand the test of time. It’s a true talent to interpret and deliver on brief, a talent displayed here in spades. THE PINK DOOR CO. www.thepinkdoorco.co @thepinkdoor_co
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he gorgeous, free-spirited ten-year-old Stevie dreamed of a chilled out room with sweet pastels and a touch of glam. She wanted space to relax, do homework and, most importantly, hang with her friends. Introduce Tess Beagley of Minted Interiors and a beautiful, bright and whimsical space is born. Tess worked with Stevie’s mum Karla to create a room that would immediately capture Stevie’s heart, but be trendy enough to take her into her teenage years. Tess designed according to the brief, which was to create a magical space for Stevie that reflected her gorgeous, free-spirited and sweet nature, that would take her through her teenage years and provide practical places to sleep and study. Tess explained “I really wanted to deliver a room quite different – something clean and crisp, a little fun and sophisticated at the same time to match her age and personality.” The room incorporates pops of gold metallic accents softened by endearing pastels in shades of blush, aqua and lilac which is bang on the 2017 glam trend. Tess says the “pastels suit her sweet girly nature and the metallic adds some sophistication to the space.” The hero of the room is definitely the stunning Incy Interiors Rose Gold Eden bed. The MilkCart bedside table and linen were carefully selected to complement the frame without over powering it. A simple but elegant duvet cover with matching pillow cases from Hunting for George were selected to let the bed shine – quite literally! A throw and euro cushion by Sage & Clare, and the velvety gorgeousness of the penny round cushion by Rachel Castle & Things on the bed, create layers and depth while introducing clean, complimentary colours. As Tess illuminates “Those aqua and soft pink tones against the rose gold bed make the space feel so fresh.” A practical and inviting study space was a must for Stevie as she moves onto high school. The desk fulfils the practical part of the brief, but Tess and Karla were also determined to create a beautiful setting for Stevie that complemented the overall room. The stylish desk from Green Cathedral is made all the more inviting with an on-trend, but necessary desk lamp by Milk & Sugar and divine blush pink wall shelves by Rose in April to store Stevie’s treasures. Tess reflects “The desk, chair and shelving have converted
the area into a practical study space for Stevie.” The biggest challenge of the room was utilising and styling the area under the long high windows. In order to use every space in the room, a bench seat, where Stevie could sit and read a book, or where friends could hang out, offered the perfect solution. Bunting from Twiggarie Twig, a glam heart sequined cushion and fur-look throw make the space irresistible to Stevie and her friends. Designer Tess, and most importantly Stevie and family, were thrilled with the final result – testament to Tess’s dedication to working closely with her clients and producing completely personal design concepts. Tess concludes “There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a Minted Interiors design come to life and a happy client. Seeing the thrill in their faces! We are completely over the moon. Stevie, her mum Karla and their family really are some of the loveliest people I have ever been lucky enough to work with”.
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