At the moment I’m working on a ‘Hamptons inspired’ garden and pool for a client in Melbourne. The Hamptons style is a look that will never go out of style – ageless, classic, conservative, a little decorative, and most importantly,…
If you love houseplants as much as I do you will swoon over Ferm Livings new Spring/Summer 2015 Catalogue. Designed with the house gardener in mind, some favourite pieces include the Brass Hexagon Pot (here), Concrete Pots (here) suitable for…
Today I thought I’d share some small garden inspiration. These days more and more of us are finding ourselves with less outdoor space. With people moving closer into the city and sacrificing larger gardens, downsizing to smaller townhouses & apartments,…
Happy New Year! I hope 2015 is a fabulous year for you. Gardenique is starting the year with a few new exciting projects but I’m still in holiday mode so this post is less about work and more about garden…
Despite the disappointing finish (for three of the couples anyway), I’ve really enjoyed this season of The Block. Initially I was disappointed it was apartments again (ie. no gardens!), but the terraces have been so amazing and inspiring crammed full…
Suitable for indoors and outdoors, hanging plants are back in a big way. Did they ever go out? I’m not sure, but what I am sure about is the choice of beautiful, stylish planters on the market right now makes…
I don’t give MY fig enough attention. My other houseplants, tillandsias and terrariums are very self reliant and pretty much take care of themselves but we are going on holiday soon and I just realised I don’t know how to…
This is definitely my favourite time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, the skies are sunnier and most importantly everyone starts advertising new garden furniture ranges. Yipeee! Freedom has hit the ground running this Spring with some beautiful products that…
So here is a sneak peak of a little courtyard in Collingwood that we styled for sale. The property had been tenanted for a few years and was looking a bit tired, but the bones were good and it didn’t take…
I’ve just started thinking about giving my courtyard an overhaul for Summer, new furniture, pots, maybe a lick of paint on the fence and a few new plants. Its great fun to do this kind of project for clients but for myself…
