Bonnie and Neil & Tara Badcock: Australian style

It occurred to me recently that I haven't heard a Kookaburra laugh here in Canberra for a long time. I had the pleasure of getting to know a few resident characters growing up on the edge of the Royal National Park in Sydney and took for granted their noisy presence. Bonnie and Neil are currently offering graphic cushions with fun tassels featuring these loveable birds. I love the vibrant colours in their current range as well. 

My kookaburra cushion search also lead me to Tasmanian textile artist and designer, Tara Badcock who captures beautifully the cheeky nature of these birds in her hand embroidered works of art. So many of my favourite hand made finds seem to come from Tassie! Take a look at more from Bonnie and Neil here and Tara Badcock here.

More in the raw

As promised - more raw upholstery inspiration. Just when I thought I couldn't get past the first three images at Spanish Elle (oh my goodness, that apartment oozes comfort),  I came across Love at First Sight. An Australian company salvaging vintage finds. Their craftsmen include underground graffiti artists and leading fabric weavers who work to produce an eclectic range of chairs and cushions. With names such as 'graffiti stole my heart' and 'the emotional bus ride', these pieces are true one-of-a-kind finds.

Pony Rider

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Pony Rider on the bed. Their black and white cushions are my favourite right now. For the locals, you can source them at Hive in Braddon, Canberra.

Oversize

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Oversize at my place. A bed cover and one of these is all you need - bed made. Impact.