Earlier this year, long before this blog was a reality, one of my fabrics was featured at Design + Decoration, ‘A Little Bit of Sunshine’ exhibition. Mirboo in Gigi Blue was used to cover a sun lounger. At the time it was the middle of winter, and as summer days are coming, I thought it
My first project at design school was to create pattern and motif, for this our teacher put a pile of odd shoes on the table and asked us to draw inspiration from this. At first the we all sat there a bit unsure of how to do this as odd shoes seamed like an odd
I first became fascinated by Africa when I was a young child. My Grandfather had been on an adventure to Africa in the 1970s and brought back artefacts such as, hides, mounted horns, ceramics and all kinds of interesting items that captivated my imagination. I was fortunate enough to go to Africa a few years
These chairs had seen much better days! But with a coat of gloss paint and some fresh upholstery, (Gabriel Jacka, Moroka, Gigi Blue) they have a new life! Join my journey on instagram @mrjacka where I share inspiration and my interior design & interior styling projects. Gabriel Jacka is a Melbourne based Interior Designer and Interior Stylist, working on Interior Design projects all over Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. With a personal approach to Interior
Smell is one of the most personal things and what you smell like can be the something, which can say so much about you. When looking for a perfume it can be all to easy to just buy the brand or the bottle, even the price tag, but all of this means nothing if the
I have just had a delivery from my workroom, so there are some great new things to share! Some amazing box cushions in Baromi Poplar Yellow for a set of vintage cane chairs! Join my journey on instagram @mrjacka where I share inspiration and my interior design & interior styling projects. Gabriel Jacka is a Melbourne based Interior Designer and Interior Stylist, working on Interior Design projects all over Melbourne, Victoria and Australia.
The more I look the more I see! I’m not one for trends, but sometimes a colour, piece or treatment keeps appearing! All of the shades of yellow are one such thing. I have put together a little collection of interiors from books and magazines old and new, to showcase this warm, lush and vibrant
I am always looking through old magazines, for many reasons…inspiration, room layouts, colour, pattern the list keeps going on! One of the places I find the most inspiring are photo shoots where stylists have run all over town to put together an amazing collection of items which sing together. This collection of images is a
I was looking through a book I found, lost in a pile at a second hand shop, Gina Lollobrigida’s ITALIA MIA, and was captured by the scooters that graced the pages. With Vespers flying around your hometown they are still a great mode of transport and so classic and stylish! Join my journey on instagram @mrjacka where I share
One thing that has changed but stayed ever so relevant has been the ability to capture and carry time with us. These devices have changed from pocket to wrist and back to pocket, but we all carry one in some shape or another. These objects have also been a great way to express one’s personality,
There are few patterns that have lasted as long. This is one of the most timeless designs of history and it still stands up today! No matter what it embellishes when it bears a Greek Key it is simply stylish! Join my journey on instagram @mrjacka where I share inspiration and my interior design & interior styling projects. Gabriel Jacka is a Melbourne based Interior Designer and Interior Stylist, working
As a young kid we always had goldfish – I found these little creatures fascinating and have been drawn to the amazing colours and shapes when working on designs. I find it amazing how something so small can have so much life, colour and movement. Join my journey on instagram @mrjacka where I share inspiration and my interior design & interior styling projects. Gabriel
