We’re closing out our recent video series in partnership with Visit Victoria with an…

Megan McNeill’s first job out of uni was at a bed linen brand, where she worked 9-5, while also running her own independent fashion label, Rouda. She put out two collections, all whilst still working her full-time job, so it’s safe to say this Melbourne-based creative was born to be in textiles!

After a stint in London working for a print studio, Megan returned to Australia over a year ago and launched her own textile brand – Trinket Solo – all on her own.

Now, she designs and tufts her collection of rich, textural cushions, rugs and blankets from a warehouse space in Brunswick that she shares with a coterie of fab, women-led creative businesses. Living the dream!

There are so many wonderful destinations across Mexico. Cities, beaches, mountains, jungles—but Puerto Vallarta is one of the only places to offer the best of e

Navigating the creative industries can be a minefield as a newly minted university graduate. Questions like: How do I find pathways into my dream career?, What did my professional idols do when they were in my position? and Where do I even start? exist for everyone, no matter what grades you get!

This is Words from the Wise, a new series where we pair leading artists, designers and architects with graduates from Monash Art, Design and Architecture for a conversation about their work. Through this series of monthly interviews, we’ll hear stories of careers from the ground up, words of advice, and thoughts on the future of these creative industries, from one generation to the next.

To kick it off, undergraduate in a Bachelor of Spatial Design, Megan Phillips, interviews interior design legend Chelsea Hing (a Monash alum!) from Chelsea’s sunny South Melbourne studio. In this inspiring chat they cover Chelsea’s winding path to interior design, managing expectations of the working world + the importance of curiosity.

The silly season has come early this year, and by now we’re sure your social calendar for the rest of the year is looking pretty full!

To cruise through this busy time and actually enjoy all the catch ups with friends and loved ones, it’s essential to have a few reliable go-to recipes that are easy to whip up or make in advance well in advance. Julia Busuttil Nishimura has come to the rescue again, with a very festive looking meringue with hazelnuts (if you’re so inclined), finished with vibrant roasted rhubarb and served with fresh cream. ‘Tis the season!

Bobbi Lockyer is an artist, photographer and designer living on Kariyarra Country (Port Hedland, WA) with her four boys Sebastian (13), Zenith (9), Lawrence (6) and August (4). 

We got to chat with Bobbi about her Birthing on Country photography, healing from birth trauma, and hanging onto your sanity as a solo mum. These heavenly photos of her coastal home were taken by Bobbi herself.

Nestled between the Southern Highlands and the New South Wales South Coast is Kangaroo Valley, a two hour drive from Sydney. In this lush idyllic location surrounded by rainforest and waterfalls is The Casa, an accommodation offering from Suzy and Nick O’Rourke, the couple behind The Shed in Gerroa (see our feature on that spot here!).

With interiors transformed by Suzy herself, this Mediterranean-style farmhouse is one dream holiday spot!

Entering Petrina Burrill‘s Ivanhoe garden is like stepping into another world – as close to Narnia as you can get in suburban Melbourne. It’s a complete sensory experience that makes your jaw drop, your eyes widen, and your heart swell.

Petrina’s garden is, in fact, a suburban, sustainable micro flower farm. Here, she creates beautiful hand-picked bouquets for friends and strangers, bringing joy to all who stumble across her little patch of heaven.