Blog Archive

ARCHITECTURE

Beautiful arches…

In the world on interior design spaces are made up of mostly straight lines; walls, floors, ceilings, windows, rugs, tables and chairs! I find that I am always drawn to shapes that bring in a curve, from circles and irregular shapes that add a softness to every space that they enter! One of the most used and

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INSPIRATION

VELVET DREAMS….

Ever since I can remember I have loved velvet, from its rich jewel tones to that way that it holds colour quite like nothing else can and not to mention its beautiful handle against the skin. In my work as a Melbourne based interior designer and interior stylist, I love to use velvet in as many of my projects

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DESIGN

Time to explore…

There are few places that are filled will so much inspiration as galleries and museums; from art and science to prehistoric and futuristic you just never know what you might discover! I am always filled with so much inspiration when I visit these amazing places. One of the most special things I find is being

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ENTERTAINING

Time for tea?

There is nothing quite like pausing for a few minutes for a cup of tea, weather I’ve had a busy day with a client working on their interiors or a day in the office catching up on emails or working on new interior design & interior styling projects, taking a moment to recharge is always so rewarding! I’ve always loved

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Mirror Mirror….

If your following along with me on Instagram, you will be familiar with my scroll frame mirror, it is a piece that I found many years ago and I have always loved its Hollywood Regency vibe, the perfect mix of classical and camp! I think that it came back from someone’s trip to Hollywood many years

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INTERIOR DESIGN

A home filled with SOUL…

Creating a home that is filled with soul is perhaps the most important element of interior design to me, a home that lacks soul feels empty and a little cold. The strangest thing is that adding and bringing out the soul in your home is the easiest thing! It has nothing to do with how big or how expensive

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MR JACKA STYLE

Who is Mr Jacka?

I have been asked a few times of late, so today I will share a little about me! From an early age I was interested in things that most kids aren’t, re arranging my parents house was a very regular activity for me, as was growing my own garden filled with flowers that I filled endless

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INSPIRATION

EXPLORING MELBOURNE…AN INTERIOR DESIGNER & STYLIST GUIDE

As an interior designer and interior stylist my work takes me all over my hometown of Melbourne, Melbourne is such a beautiful city and is filled with so much to see and do. Today I would like to share my five favourite things to do in Melbourne through the eyes of an interior designer and interior stylist. ONE: TAKE A WALK I always say

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DESIGN

BEDROOM BLISS IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS!

As an interior designer and interior stylist, I am often asked how do I create a beautiful bedroom? Today I’m going to share five of my favourite ways to create a beautiful bedroom! ONE – LINENS Linens are amazing at transforming your bed, from season to season and day to day you can completely change the look and

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DESIGN

SET TO IMPRESS!

As long as I can remember I have always loved setting the table, from going through my Mum’s collection of china, vases and linens to creating my own personal table style with my own collection today! I love the endless possibilities, romance and drama you can create when setting a beautiful table! Think outside the

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INSPIRATION

Knock, knock, knock!

Working as an interior designer and interior stylist I find inspiration everywhere! From Melbourne to London, New York & Paris I’ve found beautiful front doors that have stopped me in my tracks! I’m not only inspired by their beauty but, by the way that every one has its own particular style and unique quirks. The next time your strolling

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INTERIOR DESIGN

COFFEE TABLE STYLING IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS

As an interior designer & interior stylist one question I am often asked is how to style a coffee table? I would like to share my five top tips of how to style your coffee table for an original and designer look! 1: Mix it up! For me a resolved coffee table is a combination of elements, scale, material,

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