Blog Archive

DESIGN

BLUE & WHITE

There are few combinations as timeless as Blue and White in interior design; from vases and tableware to fabrics and wallpaper you can never have enough! My own blue and white collection all started quite unexpectedly, I had designed a beautiful blue and white scheme for a client and we went to a funny Chinese

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INSPIRATION

CITY STREETS

I love exploring the streets of every city I visit, from my hometown of Melbourne to the streets of Sydney, London, New York and Paris there is endless inspiration everywhere! Here are 5 places you might not have though of when exploring city streets; 1: Most cities are filled with old laneways, once the very

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BOOKS

WHY I LOVE BOOKS!

As an Interior Designer and Interior Stylist I am always looking for inspiration for my projects, as much as I love finding inspiration on Instagram and the Internet my absolutely favourite place to find authentic & original interior design inspiration is in good old books! These are my five reasons why books are the best place to find your next great idea! 1:

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INSPIRATION

BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS

As an interior designer and stylist I’ve always found inspiration in flowers and one of my favourites has always been Hydrangeas. I love their big full blooms popping against deep green foliage in the garden, but most of all I love to have them in my home and to use them when I’m styling a home. From big bunches in blue and

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Uncategorized

Hello Mr Jacka!

With the rise and rise of the social platforms I felt it was time to re think my blog, its been many years since I posted last and with the ever-growing thirst for new content I was feeling in need of a slower pace with a more edited and curated approach. So please join me

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DESIGN

Windows of Fantasy and Delight!

I have been doing quite a few window displays lately, I have so much fun pulling together a concept and sourcing items from all over town. It is great seeing what can be pulled together with limited time and funds; it pushes you to think outside the box. I always find it a great help

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DESIGN

Line Drawings: Chairs

There is something in the simplicity of line drawings that really give a true reflection of an amazing and outstanding design. They show a design for what it is, its rawness and quality, there is no need for rendering of timber, metal, glass or textile just a simple silhouette is more than enough! These drawings

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DESIGN

Marvellous Malachite!

In this 1 x 10 we explore Malachite. What I have found shows the diversity of uses and our surprising love in replicating its colour and surface on all manner of things from fabrics, ceramics and furniture! I am quite taken by the Faux Malachite Bar Cabinet, I have just the right place for it!

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Walls to Watch!

These walls command more than just bare surfaces for art, windows or sculpture to embellish, they are the star of the show. With it seems only a few masters of design to have the conviction, courage or sheer eccentricity to pull them off with full life and vigour! From gold peacock feather, mirror, hand painted,

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Back on board and all connected!

It has been far too long since my last entry, the past year has been a whirlwind with projects! Photo shoot styling, home decorating, window displaying just to mention a few! I will share what has been going on here in the land of Mr Jacka once again, and to keep it all happening I

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INSPIRATION

1 x 10 Antlers

1 x 10 will be a series where I will highlight a medium, style, look and just things that I am taken by and share my 10 best finds. It should be fun and I am looking forward to sharing items that inspire me in my creative process! My first post will be looking at Antler décor.

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New Zealand Here We Come!

It’s just a few months now, and so much has happened in the land of Mr Jacka! The people of New Zealand now are lucky enough to have a fantastic new fabric showroom with many amazing brands, one of which is mine! Please contact Designer Candy for complete access to my range! Join my journey

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