One of my favourite things about the warmer months of the year is alfresco dining! I love eating in the outdoors, there is something so rustic and romantic about fresh cool mornings, long sunny afternoons and warm evenings under the shade of an old tree. I have always loved how Italians entertain outdoors, with an
Wow what a few months it’s been! If you’re not from Melbourne, you are probably wondering why this post is titled “Hello Again Melbourne”? Well here in Melbourne we have just come out of what at times felt like a never-ending lockdown (12 long weeks!), with work & travel restrictions and night-time curfews it was
How do I achieve a modern interior design aesthetic? This is a question I often hear in my work as a Melbourne interior designer, and the answer is simple in my opinion, you need to be authentic! So, you want a modern interior design aesthetic, but you don’t know where to start? The best place
I have a serious passion for fresh flowers, and as much as I dream of a garden over flowering with endless blooms, alas my garden is not such! As much as I love roses, tulips and peonies they do not have the greatest vase life which has lead me to keeping a more open mind
As with all of us it can be hard to write about ourselves, however I do believe that knowing what someone can bring to your project is extremely important in getting a good result that will give you years of pleasure. Please ready along and I will share with you a little about how I
With the world in such a bizarre state it is nice to escape all of the day to day realities with a good distraction and what is a better distraction than ones own birthday! Making the most of a birthday at home can be more fun than you may expect, my aim was to make
Many of us look at our homes and feel like it’s not ticking all the right boxes and feel the need to find a bigger house or renovate, but much of what most people are desiring is already there! So how do you make the most of your home without even moving a wall? The
There is nothing quite like spending a few days in the country exploring and spending time with family and friends. I’m lucky enough to have spent most of my childhood growing up in the rolling hills of South Gippsland (One of Australia’s best kept secrets in my humble opinion!). The landscape is so diverse, from
Creating a home that reflects your personal interior design style is much easer then you think, read my top 3 steps to create your dream home today. One: Look at what you have to discover your interior design style. The foundations of your interior design style are already in your home, you might say I don’t own anything, but you
It is funny how somethings just make their way into your life, from friends to new places too new inspirations and collections. I often find myself remembering that first encounter when I meet someone or found that beautiful piece that got me dreaming about the next find! This is how my collection of Wedgwood moonstone
Gabriel Jacka is a Melbourne-based Creative Director using his unique and varied qualities to offer a complete aesthetic service.
Having worked as a designer for over 10 years, across a broad range of creative roles – from Interior Designer, Product Developer, Lifestyle Buyer, Textile Designer and Interior Stylist.
Visit JACKA DESIGN HQ the design studio and shop where timeless elecance and curated sophistication are celebrated. A haven for those seeking interiors and products that transcend passing fashion trends.
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