the design files open house 2014

The clever team behind the Design Files (super blog) are doing it again The #TDFOpenHouse will happen in Melbourne from 4-7 December. A house full of cool stuff all for sale click here to find out more oh and you will find amongst other awesome things some great books from Hardie Grant by Beci Orpin, Raph Rasid and […]

urban couture

My friends at Urban Couture have opened a Pop Up shop showcasing their spring/summer collection NOW OPEN! Urban Couture Pop Up shop Moore Park Supa Centre 2 Todman Ave Kensington NSW Open until January  

third drawer down

Third Drawer Down is possibly one of Melbourne coolest home/gift stores have  just opened a brand new store, after having their Fitzroy store open for a number of years they have ventured south side for their second store. Whilst in Melbourne vert briefly I found time to visit just before I had to fly back. Third […]

now open new scout store

I love to support independent retailers that work really hard at offering unique shopping experiences. It’s tough out there in retail and it really takes a lot of hard work to do this. Scout in St kilda is one of my favourite stores, I love the product selection and pretty much I usually want everything […]

freedom aw14

Freedom’s brand new AW14 collection is just in store and online now (images styled by me) Head in store to get cosy for the cooler months and find colour, texture and pattern with their collection of furniture, lighting, home wares and rugs. Key looks include shades of blues and greys, metallics and yellow is still […]

rapee summer

Awhile back when the weather was good despite being the middle of winter we were fortunate to make a little summer in winter magic. Shooting for the Rapee Summer Catalogue we shot on location in Palm Beach – one of my favourite places to shoot. There is heaps of fun colour in this new Summer collection […]

the windsor annex

I love discovering new stores I guess it’s part of my job, when a certain vintage store closed on Chapel Street in Windsor (Melbourne) I was waiting to see who or what would take over the brilliant corner shop. The Windsor Annex recently was unveiled and is a brand new retail concept by Elwood. A […]

trove – store visit

Melbourne has heaps of great stores that i love to visit when in town, a firm favourite is Trove it is totally a treasure trove as the name would suggest. Owner Sue has an eye for all kinds vintage wonderfulness you will find beautiful tables, cabinets and other furniture, interesting objects and all kinds of fabulous not […]

pan after store visit

Like a lot of great things in Melbourne Pan After is tucked away down a lane way and up stairs. It’s well worth the adventure and once you find it you will be back again often. Recently I have been in Melbourne working on a number of exciting projects and only have had a few […]

west elm melbourne

West Elm’s Melbourne store is well underway – the building receiving a fresh lick of paint and lots of work inside in preparation. for its opening this September. MJG can announce that the Melbourne store will include MARKET – its their version of a great corner store, with lots of great things for the home […]