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It's our final episode for the season! We are ending on a high with the incredible Sarah Andrews. Sarah is the creative brains behind the special Airbnb - Captains Rest. If you are not familiar with it, go have a look on Instagram @captainsrest it will take your breath away. Sarah shares with us her career as a scientist in the UK, sailing a boat around the world, losing everything and starting over again with her little cabin in Tasmania. Sarah is also known for her hosting masterclasses and she has recently become the author of the gorgeous book - Principals of Style. We know you are going to feel so inspired after listening to her episode! Enjoy! www.captainsrest.com www.thehostingmasterclass.com Thank you to KING for supporting this series of House of Style. You can follow KING on Instagram at @kingliving and shop online at www.kingliving.com For more info and inspiration, head to our Instagram @houseofstylepodcast Check out the KING Life Through Design Journal for more ideas and check out how we've styled some KING pieces in our own homes.

This week we went on location to record at Alexander House where we interviewed Jeremy Bull, founder and director of award winning design studio Alexander and Co. We chatted with Jeremy about his journey in architecture and design and how it led to him creating his practice Alexander and Co. The ethos behind this firm is that 'exceptional design directly changes the world around us, creating greater connectivity, experience and sustainability', a message we explore with Jeremy and the lasting legacy he hopes to leave behind. This is a fantastic chat and chance to dive into the mind of an incredible creative, one of the best this country has to offer. For more info on Alexander and Co. you can follow them on Instagram at ⁠@alexander_andco Follow us on Instagram at @houseofstylepodcast

This week Kerrie-Ann and Jono revisit the world of interiors magazines, albeit from a slightly different angle. We're talking with editor Tanya Buchanan who overseas not one but TWO homes titles, Australian House & Garden and Belle magazine. We explore the path she took through the world of publishing, with a pit stop at RM Williams along the way, and how she made her way to run two of Australia's most successful homes titles. With the print media landscape constantly evolving, we analyse what is it about Australia's obsession with their homes and how it keeps this industry alive, and what is on the cards for the future. For more info on House and Garden you can follow them on Instagram at @houseandgarden For more info on Belle Magazine you can follow them on Instagram at ⁠@bellemagazineau Follow us on Instagram at @houseofstylepodcast

Evi O is one of the world's most sought after book designers. If you love cooking, interiors and design books, chances are Evi O has designed that book you are reading. Evi grew up in Indonesia and moved to Australia on her own at aged 17. She was destined for big things. After studying visual communications at uni, she landed the dream role as a book designer for Penguin books, staying there for over eight years before starting her own design studio. A big believer in the power of manifesting your dreams, Evi explains how she imagines what she wants and how it all seems to fall into place.. with a lot of hard work and creativity too. On the side of being Australia's most popular book designer, Evi O is also an accomplished artist and has exhibited at Sydney Contemporary. She shares her wisdom on creativity, running a small design business and making time to enjoy life. Thank you to KING for supporting this series of House of Style. You can follow KING on Instagram at @kingliving and shop online at www.kingliving.com For more info and inspiration, head to our Instagram @houseofstylepodcast Check out the KING Life Through Design Journal for more ideas and check out how we've styled some KING pieces in our own homes. Thanks to @these.walls for the beautiful wallpaper in our cover art.

For this episode, we deep dive into the world of textiles, furniture and sustainability with Sebastian Nash - Textiles & Leather Development Manager at KING. We visited the KING HQ and were greeted by a table filled with fabric samples, hand-painted sketches, rug samples that Sebastian is currently working on. It was fascinating, to say the least! Sebastian spoke passionately and in detail about developing fabrics, the materials, colour selection, durability testing and application. All the things you wouldn't think of when choosing fabric for your sofa.. because Sebastian has taken care of it for you! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Thank you to KING for supporting this series of House of Style. You can follow KING on Instagram at @kingliving and shop online at www.kingliving.com For more info and inspiration, head to our Instagram @houseofstylepodcast Check out the KING Life Through Design Journal for more ideas and check out how we've styled some KING pieces in our own homes. Thanks to @these.walls for the beautiful wallpaper in our cover art.

Growing up in a tight-knit multi-cultural community in Sydney's western suburbs, Antonia was raised in a traditional Italian household where everything was made by hand, including her clothes. This interest in clothes landed her first job - assistant fashion stylist for David Jones's advertising department, at 16. She then became lead stylist for the brand and freelanced for other brands and a tv station. After having children, her passion for art and desire to have an education grew strong, so she enrolled into art school at age 46. Since graduating, she has taken many leaps up the art world ranks to now one of Australia's leading artists. Her accolades all stem from just a simple longing to feel creatively fulfilled. As friends of Antonia, we couldn't be prouder. Not only is she incredibly talented, she is also one of the kindest, most thoughtful and friendliest women in the art world. We are so excited to share her story with you.

We're back! Thank you so much for your patience, it's been a busy year but Season 04 of House of Style will be back next Tuesday with a brand new season of incredible guests. This is our teaser for Season 04 where we fill you in on what we've been up to and what trends we're loving for 2022. As usual, we'll be posting lots of inspo from our guests on Instagram each week, and this season there's lots and lots of inspo to come. This season is brought to you by KING. We're so proud to be partnering with this great Australian company and we'll be sharing lots of great ideas on how we use some of our favourite King pieces in our own home so stay tuned for that. And a special thanks to These Walls for the beautiful wallpaper in our new cover art.

What does it take to create an iconic Australian brand? Well, this week we chat to Louise Olsen, artist, designer and co-founder of Dinosaur Designs, and she lets us in on the path it took for her to get there. Here's a hint, it has a lot to do with time, patience and putting yourself out there creatively. This week's chat was one where we were furiously taking notes, Louise gives incredible, insightful advice when it comes to navigating the design landscape. We talk about the early days of Dinosaur Designs, back when she and her partner Stephen Ormandy were selling their wares at Paddington Markets. There were a few bumps in the road, but with a bit of course correction, well, we know how that story ends! Dinosaur Designs has become one of the country's most beloved brands, with it's pieces instantly recognisable, and with stores all over the world, it's no wonder they're still so coveted after all these years. Thirty years in the industry is no easy feat, but Louise and the team at Dinosaur Designs makes the work look effortless. It's a testament to hard work, good support and a creative vision unrivalled by anyone. Louise is now getting the time to really focus on what she's passionate about, her art. This is someone who had dedicated their life to creating beauty for others, through colour and form, so come take a peak behind the curtain with us and revel in the joy that is this incredible artist. House of Style is powered by Logitech and Blue Microphones For more info on Louise Olsen and to see our edit inspired by her work, check out the House of Style Journal at https://https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2021/episode27/louiseolsen Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast

After a childhood in the picturesque town of Bellingen, artist Daimon Downey was ready to take the big smoke by storm with his art. But a fortuitous session jamming at a party lead to an unexpected career, the frontman of Australian dance music group Sneaky Sound System. Safe to say not your average career diversion... a few hit songs, a couple of ARIA awards and fourteen years later, he decided to hang up the headphones and get back to his first passion, painting. Nowadays, Daimon is living in Bondi in his apartment/art studio where he has taken the art scene by storm. Sold out shows, cooler than cool collaborations, and some very funky interior fit outs along the way, Daimon has made an indelible mark on the scene and there's no slowing down. With a strong pastel colour palette, his art is loud, full of life, pace and unabashed colour. We chat about the Sneaky years, where he gets his inspo, his home and what's around the corner. The man oozes cool and we had a blast chatting with him. House of Style is powered by Logitech and Blue Microphones For more info on Damon Downey, and to see our edit inspired by his home, check out the House of Style Journal at https://https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2021/episode25/daimondowney Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast

"Making and doing was my entree into the creative world" - Sarah-Jane Pyke We're kicking off Season 3: Colour, with one of the titans in the design industry. Arent&Pyke is a Sydney-based interior design studio formed by Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke in 2007. Since their inception, Arent&Pyke and gone on to be one of the leaders and trendsetters for interior design, with a multi-award winning practice and an authenticity to their design ethos. We chat with principal Sarah-Jane Pyke, following her story from her upbringing in Sydney to tackling design school and making her way through the industry. We explore what it's like working in a partnership with Juliette and how decisions are made in the practice. With a focus on colour this season, we talk about how clever wording can sometimes get a client over the line with it comes to making choices with colour, is it turmeric or is it mustard that might seal the deal? We also discuss the relationships you build with clients and how important it is to design a home for someone. Find out what Sarah-Jane's style is at home, what her favourite colours are and she gives her recommendation on the best spot to eat in Sydney. Constantly producing stunning projects, we can't wait to see what's next from this design duo! House of Style is powered by Logitech and Blue Microphones For more info on Arent&Pyke, and to see our edit inspired by one of their projects, check out the House of Style Journal at https://https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2021/episode23/arentpyke Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast

This week is part one of our special two part bonus episodes where we are interviewing each other! First up is Jono, our resident interior designer. Jono is a self confessed 'curated maximalist' with a short attention span and a love for design. We start at the beginning where Jono's first creative outlet was as a budding musician, but it wasn't long until he knew interiors and designer were his main focus. After a gap year in England (that alone is a story you won't want to miss), he came back to Sydney with interiors on the mind and has been going ever since. It hasn't always been the easiest path, there's lots of ups and downs, plus a brief detour to cook in Italy, but no matter what, Jono's passion for the industry has fuelled him and he's become a bit of a jack of all trades when it comes to design. In an industry with so much happening, it can be hard to figure out which path is the right one and this week's chat shows you don't have to decide on everything right away. Things will change and opportunities will come up, you just have to roll with it and see where it takes you. Follow Jono on Instagram @jono.fleming You can follow us on Instagram @houseofstylepodcast For more info on all our guests, head over to our website and the House of Style Journal

What does the job of a Head of Creative for a major furniture brand actually entail? That's the question we answer this week with our guest Keti Lytras from Globewest. As Head of Creative, Keti wears many hats, from design and creative direction to deciphering exactly what the Australian customer wants in the home. We trace Keti's career from country to country, as she moves from textile design, to fashion and finally into the home space. We also unpack what it means to be a trend forecaster, and it's more than peering into a crystal ball and predicting the future. This episode is packed with great advice for working not only at the head of a team but working collaboratively with a team, an important skill no matter what industry you fall in. When designing for a brand like Globewest, there are many looks and customers to appeal to and it takes a very skilled eye to break down what each of those customers are looking for, and want they want next. Keti's got the secrets so tune in and find out... Thank you to Globewest for helping bring this series to you and for supporting Women in Design. For more info on Globewest, and to see our edit inspired by their products, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2020/episode19/globewest Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast Follow Globewest on Instagram at https://instagram.com/globewest

We're all about a side hustle here at House of Style and this week's guest turned her side hustle into a staple in every designer's bedroom. Pip Vassett of IN BED started off in fashion and styling before turning her sights onto the homewares industry. Six years later and IN BED is one of the most recognisable brands in the design landscape. Built off a gap in the market for beautiful, linen bedding, IN BED now offers a whole range of homewares and there's only more good stuff to come. One of the ways Pip has continued to build on the brand's success is simple, keep looking ahead and don't worry about what everyone else is doing. Bucking trends and going with her gut keeps the brand authentic and inspiring. The brand extends beyond just a product, it encourages a whole lifestyle, with gorgeous homes featured on the IN BED Journal, focusing on slow living. It's a special brand that can do this and IN BED is pretty special in our eyes. Thank you to Globewest for helping bring this series to you and for supporting Women in Design. For more info on IN BED, and to see our edit inspired by their slow living style, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2020/episode17/inbed Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/houseofstylepodcast Follow IN BED on Instagram at https://instagram.com/inbedstore