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THIS SEASON’S MOST-WANTED GARDEN PIECES MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

Your garden will never be the same when you’ve shopped this collection.
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HOW ON TREND IS YOUR HOUSE?

It's time for dopamine decorating.
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THE NEW 100 ETIQUETTE RULES FOR MODERN LIFE

The new rules of etiquette. Hugging? Out. Air-kissing? In.
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DECORATING ON A BUDGET: INSIDER SECRETS

Time for an update.
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30 DESIGN PREDICTIONS FOR LIFE IN 2023

Here are our design forecasts for the year ahead.
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September 20, 2023

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THIS SEASON’S MOST-WANTED GARDEN PIECES MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

Your garden will never be the same when you’ve shopped this collection.

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September 14, 2023

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UPDATING YOUR PAD? ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S TOUR DE FRANCE SALE IS THE SECRET TO STYLE

Good news, a roundup of the best of France just arrived online.

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July 24, 2023

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HOW ON TREND IS YOUR HOUSE?

It's time for dopamine decorating.

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August 1, 2023

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THE NEW 100 ETIQUETTE RULES FOR MODERN LIFE

The new rules of etiquette. Hugging? Out. Air-kissing? In.

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February 19, 2020

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THESE ARE THE WORST DECORATING MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE

Here's how to fix the most common blunders.

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January 11, 2023

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DECORATING ON A BUDGET: INSIDER SECRETS

Time for an update.

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January 30, 2023

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HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOUSE (AND WHAT NOT TO DO) THIS YEAR

What's worth renovating, and do you really need a new kitchen?

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November 8, 2022

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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TO KNOW FOR 2023

The big ideas and trends defining design for the coming year.

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November 1, 2022

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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD INTERIOR DESIGNER

Separate the truly talented from the dabbler and the dilattente.

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Far from bland - earthy, natural colours imbue a r

Far from bland - earthy, natural colours imbue a relaxed, considered and calm feel to homes. Choose a soft foundation shade for walls. Opt for paints with red undertones to add warmth. It’s a look that can work indoors or outdoors. Introduce planters potted with dense greenery. Add hedges. Plant trees. Create views of greenery. Earth tones are also great for those with nature-free homes, and no views of greenery. To evoke nature and promote access to your sensory self. Provence via @domaindefontenille #curbappeal #paint #colour #design #garden #windows #pots #countrylife #countrystyle #outdoor #nature #earth #design #homedesign #pink #green

On the rooftops of Sydney, a new kind of event was

On the rooftops of Sydney, a new kind of event was happening this week as @ralphlauren rolled out new book, “Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living” on the fourth-storey terrace of its latest flagship. Hosted by @bellemagazineau stars @ms.tanyabuchanan and @stevecordony, there were no formal speeches, just an intimate masterclass - over lunch - in pulling together a richly layered tablesetting using Ralph pieces mixed with seasonal flowers and fruit. The lesson? More-is-more. Industry guests were mesmerised. It felt like little movie set designs for modern living. Such fun. So chic. Get the book - it covers all five of Ralph Lauren’s beloved homes and evocative world. MX #design #decor #tablesettings #tabledecor #flowers #interiors #homedesign #ralphlauren #book #fruit #style #green #blue #greenery #book #livewell

You can’t put a price on tranquility and calm -

You can’t put a price on tranquility and calm - that’s what makes the atmosphere of where you live so important. Having your own garden. Planting a single tree. A place that touches your soul. Discover a feast of ideas on our website now. Our simple, easy advice won’t wear you out. It will make you healthier and happier at home. We want you to see how freeing design can be and how you can use your individual style to pursue your biggest dreams. By living well everyday. Visit www.melissapenfold.com - Link in bio. @haus_decoracion #livewell #design #garden #terrace #patio #landscape_lovers #relax #landscaping #outdoors #nature #fruit #eat #serenity #decor #tree #shade #happy #homedesign

Time’s almost up to make your garden look bigger

Time’s almost up to make your garden look bigger, more dramatic and yes, more impressive, with a judiciously-placed sculpture or architectural ornament from our September Garden Sale at @lawsonsauctioneers online now. The beauty - and excitement - of our collections is you never know what you’re going to find to warm up your place with personality and character. Alright, you won’t find lifesize horses or antlers this time, such as the ones pictured at @reschio, pic 1 & 2 - that we’ve had in previous sales. You will however, find plenty of other handsome bronze animals, marble standing lions, teak garden chairs, French fountains, Chinoiserie benches, and every kind of planter imagineable in aged stone, wood and metal. No matter what you’re seeking, you’re likely to find just what you’re looking for. Pieces to bring instant patina, interest and focal points to outdoor spaces. And fill the sweet spot between patio chairs and sofas, making them easy to refresh gardens of all sizes. Plus introduce height or symmetry. Your garden will never be the same. Oh and we’ve also included some dazzling French mirrors. Shop the 170+ edit online now at www.lawsons.com.au - Closes Wednesday, 27 September, 7.30pm. #garden #gardendesign #sculpture #pots #buxus #landscspe #stone #marble #timber #antique #lighting #collection #homedesign #fountains

If your garden could use a pick-me-up, you’re in

If your garden could use a pick-me-up, you’re in luck. Our September garden sale with @lawsonsauctioneers is here. On offer are more than 170 classic one-of-a-kind architectural ornaments and sculptures, likely to make your garden more beautiful than your house. There are weathered decorative urns, figural fountains, finials, jardinieres, monumental garden planters, gorgeous antique marble-top tables with wrought iron bases, and lovely big stone pots to anchor something at the end of a path, to mark an area, or to cover something you don’t want to see. Also, a fab assortment of benches, tables and chairs, as well as animal bronzes, massive lanterns, lamp posts, bas reliefs and more. Get ready to find that one piece you didn’t know you wanted (and you’ll never be able to live without). Items to cover all tastes, budgets and settings, whether it’s a tiny courtyard or sprawling country estate. This is a garden auction not to be missed. Shop “Melissa Penfold’s Garden Sculpture & Architectural Ornaments Collection” at www.lawsons.com.au now. Oh and we’ve included just a few glam pieces for your interiors, too. Sale finishes Wednesday, 27 September, 7.30pm. #gardendesign #garden #auction #collection #sculpture #landscaping #wishlist #fountains #lighting #pots #planters #plants #buy #shop #gardens #stone #marble #bronze #timber #metal #mirrors

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Far from bland - earthy, natural colours imbue a r

Far from bland - earthy, natural colours imbue a relaxed, considered and calm feel to homes. Choose a soft foundation shade for walls. Opt for paints with red undertones to add warmth. It’s a look that can work indoors or outdoors. Introduce planters potted with dense greenery. Add hedges. Plant trees. Create views of greenery. Earth tones are also great for those with nature-free homes, and no views of greenery. To evoke nature and promote access to your sensory self. Provence via @domaindefontenille #curbappeal #paint #colour #design #garden #windows #pots #countrylife #countrystyle #outdoor #nature #earth #design #homedesign #pink #green

On the rooftops of Sydney, a new kind of event was

On the rooftops of Sydney, a new kind of event was happening this week as @ralphlauren rolled out new book, “Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living” on the fourth-storey terrace of its latest flagship. Hosted by @bellemagazineau stars @ms.tanyabuchanan and @stevecordony, there were no formal speeches, just an intimate masterclass - over lunch - in pulling together a richly layered tablesetting using Ralph pieces mixed with seasonal flowers and fruit. The lesson? More-is-more. Industry guests were mesmerised. It felt like little movie set designs for modern living. Such fun. So chic. Get the book - it covers all five of Ralph Lauren’s beloved homes and evocative world. MX #design #decor #tablesettings #tabledecor #flowers #interiors #homedesign #ralphlauren #book #fruit #style #green #blue #greenery #book #livewell

You can’t put a price on tranquility and calm -

You can’t put a price on tranquility and calm - that’s what makes the atmosphere of where you live so important. Having your own garden. Planting a single tree. A place that touches your soul. Discover a feast of ideas on our website now. Our simple, easy advice won’t wear you out. It will make you healthier and happier at home. We want you to see how freeing design can be and how you can use your individual style to pursue your biggest dreams. By living well everyday. Visit www.melissapenfold.com - Link in bio. @haus_decoracion #livewell #design #garden #terrace #patio #landscape_lovers #relax #landscaping #outdoors #nature #fruit #eat #serenity #decor #tree #shade #happy #homedesign

Time’s almost up to make your garden look bigger

Time’s almost up to make your garden look bigger, more dramatic and yes, more impressive, with a judiciously-placed sculpture or architectural ornament from our September Garden Sale at @lawsonsauctioneers online now. The beauty - and excitement - of our collections is you never know what you’re going to find to warm up your place with personality and character. Alright, you won’t find lifesize horses or antlers this time, such as the ones pictured at @reschio, pic 1 & 2 - that we’ve had in previous sales. You will however, find plenty of other handsome bronze animals, marble standing lions, teak garden chairs, French fountains, Chinoiserie benches, and every kind of planter imagineable in aged stone, wood and metal. No matter what you’re seeking, you’re likely to find just what you’re looking for. Pieces to bring instant patina, interest and focal points to outdoor spaces. And fill the sweet spot between patio chairs and sofas, making them easy to refresh gardens of all sizes. Plus introduce height or symmetry. Your garden will never be the same. Oh and we’ve also included some dazzling French mirrors. Shop the 170+ edit online now at www.lawsons.com.au - Closes Wednesday, 27 September, 7.30pm. #garden #gardendesign #sculpture #pots #buxus #landscspe #stone #marble #timber #antique #lighting #collection #homedesign #fountains

If your garden could use a pick-me-up, you’re in

If your garden could use a pick-me-up, you’re in luck. Our September garden sale with @lawsonsauctioneers is here. On offer are more than 170 classic one-of-a-kind architectural ornaments and sculptures, likely to make your garden more beautiful than your house. There are weathered decorative urns, figural fountains, finials, jardinieres, monumental garden planters, gorgeous antique marble-top tables with wrought iron bases, and lovely big stone pots to anchor something at the end of a path, to mark an area, or to cover something you don’t want to see. Also, a fab assortment of benches, tables and chairs, as well as animal bronzes, massive lanterns, lamp posts, bas reliefs and more. Get ready to find that one piece you didn’t know you wanted (and you’ll never be able to live without). Items to cover all tastes, budgets and settings, whether it’s a tiny courtyard or sprawling country estate. This is a garden auction not to be missed. Shop “Melissa Penfold’s Garden Sculpture & Architectural Ornaments Collection” at www.lawsons.com.au now. Oh and we’ve included just a few glam pieces for your interiors, too. Sale finishes Wednesday, 27 September, 7.30pm. #gardendesign #garden #auction #collection #sculpture #landscaping #wishlist #fountains #lighting #pots #planters #plants #buy #shop #gardens #stone #marble #bronze #timber #metal #mirrors

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