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FAVOURITE PAINTS: HAPPINESS-INDUCING COLOURS
Happiness comes in many hues. That’s what we learned when we asked leading designers for …
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THE MOST SURPRISING SHIFTS OF THE POST-PANDEMIC HOME
The year 2021 saw the interior design industry shift in major ways to respond to …
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THE DESIGN LOVER’S AUCTION WITH PIECES FROM SAM ARMYTAGE TO VERSAILLES
Internet shopping nearly wiped out ye olde antiquing weekend. But our Lawsons sales are resurrecting …
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TWELVE TRENDS THAT WILL SHAPE THE WAY WE LIVE THIS YEAR
The best trends that will bring you peace of mind. The pandemic could shape the …
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STATUS DECOR: HOW TO AVOID THESE TASTELESS TRENDS
Beware architectural flourishes and finishes such as two storey flagstone fireplaces or kitchen extensions that …
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THE BIG-PICTURE HOME DESIGN TRENDS TAKING OFF RIGHT NOW
Every now and then, a slow-burning shift in the way the world works suddenly starts …
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THE MOST TALKED ABOUT AUCTION IN TOWN: THE DAVID AND SKYE LECKIE COLLECTION
Get ready for a high-profile auction of the personal furniture collection that belonged to the …
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ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S FRENCH COLLECTION: TREASURE HUNTING IN THE HAUTE-SAVOIE
Join Melissa’s daughter, Isabella for an online auction of one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage and artisanal pieces …
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EASTER IS OUR FAVOURITE TIME OF YEAR – HOW TO CELEBRATE
Easter is our favourite time of year – a long weekend to pause and contemplate …
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MELISSA’S FIRST SYDNEY BOOK SIGNING WILL TAKE PLACE IN APRIL
We are excited to announce we’ve partnered up for an Instagram-lover’s perfect collaboration with CASA …
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HOW SHIPPING DELAYS TURNED USED FURNITURE INTO A HOT COMMODITY
Interior designers and homeowners, fed up with endless waits for new purchases, are turning to …
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT MELISSA’S DAUGHTER’S WEDDING
Beautiful ceremonies are a dime a dozen, but a great wedding is something special. My …
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PLASTER WALLS – A SIGNATURE OF WARM MODERNIST INTERIORS – ARE HAVING A MOMENT
As designers such as Axel Vervoordt and Vincent Van Duysen ushered in the vogue for …
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REJOICE! LAWSONS x MELISSA’S MARCH SALE IS HERE
The auction market is sizzling. Is it a response to the pandemic? An act of …
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THE TECH THAT WILL INVADE OUR HOMES (AND LIVES) IN 2022
Some smart home trends for 2022 that tech companies are pushing things you have heard …
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