House of Style Kerrie-Ann Jones, Jono Fleming

Sometimes the best product ideas are born out of necessity and a gap in the market. This is the story of Basil Bangs, the iconic Australian beach umbrella and outdoor homewares brand. Krista Huebner, along side husband and industrial designer Mike Durante, have created a range of outdoor products that reflect every Aussie, no matter what style you choose. From their colourful collaborations with designers and artists to developing a range of outdoor pieces that suit every occasion, Basil Bangs is celebrating 10 years in the industry and continues to grow from strength to strength. It all starts with a day at the beach, and that philosophy carries through the brand to this day. Find out what's next for this powerhouse duo and the story behind their amazing collaboration with Australian art royalty Ken Done. This is bound to get you into the holiday mood and ready for summer.

For more info on Krista, and to see what's on her Christmas wishlist, check out the House of Style Journal at www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode11/basilbangs

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When it comes to memories, there is nothing stronger than scent to transport you to a time or place. This is the philosophy that runs through the candles of Maison Balzac. Their effortlessly chic founder, Elise Pioch Balzac, wove a tale for us, taking us back to her childhood through every candle. From the first glass of orange juice in the morning to walking us through her home with her grandmother sitting in the living room, we were transfixed by this story teller, hanging onto every word. Beautiful, personal and one of a kind, that's the Maison Balzac experience. We talk with Elise about why the art of gifting is so important and how these items complete the story of your home. From the House of Style and Elise, we wish you a joyeux noel!

For more info on Elise, and to see what's on her Christmas wishlist, check out the House of Style Journal at www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode10/maisonbalzac

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Tis the season to be jolly and who better to kick of this Holiday Mini-Series than Rachel Burke, Australia's queen of tinsel! Rachel is known for her world famous tinsel jackets seen all over Instagram, but long before the sparkle took ahold, she was like so many creatives, trying to figure out the right steps to take and how to make a mark on her industry. Rachel's story is one we can all relate to, it was incredible to hear her journey and how she went from starting a blog where she made one dress a day for a year to having celebrities wear her fashion confections on red carpets and the stage. We talk about lofty goals, chance encounters and we throw in a dash of musical theatre in the mix. Also, stick around for our 'Festive' Fast Five where we talk all things holidays and Christmas with Rachel.

For more info on Rachel, and to see what's on her Christmas wishlist, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode09/rachelburke

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In our final episode of Series 1, we end on a high with Nathan and Jaynie Johnson of art and design studio Blacklist. Born from the idea of creating affordable, unique art for everyone, Blacklist has been a staple of homes for the last decade. With their instantly recognisable style, this is typography art that isn't a cliche. Based upon the principles of family, love and celebration, Blacklist has bucked the trends and created a product that fills a gap in the market in their own way. Our conversation with these two brought a smile and joy to the House of Style, down to earth doesn't even begin to describe them. This duo has worked hard to create something really special and there's lots of exciting things on the horizon for them. Tune in to find out what's next for Nathan and Jaynie not only as Blacklist but individually what's on the cards for them. This is a very special episode with two very special people.

For more info on Blacklist, and to see our edit of our favourite pieces, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode08/blacklist

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In this week's episode we chat with one of the most recognisable figures in the Australia interiors landscape, Greg Natale. This man is a non stop powerhouse, running a successful interior design practice, as well as releasing product ranges, we're talking rugs, decor, tiles, art, cushions. He's a one stop shop to getting that refined elegance and old school luxury he's so recognised for. Plus we talk about his pop culture influences and what inspired him to become a designer. From his humble beginnings growing up in the Western suburbs of Sydney to becoming one of the most celebrated designers in interiors, Greg is a testament to never giving up on your childhood dreams.

For more info on Greg Natale, and to see our edit of our favourite pieces, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode07/gregnatale

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More is more. Less is Bore. That's the philosophy that drives Jumbled, an award winning homewares store located in Orange in regional NSW. Our guest this week is Pip Brett, owner and the social media maven behind the shop. Created from her love of all things colour and pattern, Jumbled is an example on how to run a bricks and mortar shop in an age where everyone is buying online. The key here is running the physical store in conjunction with a strong Instagram presence to get customers from all angles. Pip talks about how social media has changed the way she does business, her love of travel with her annual tours to Morocco and an exciting personal project she has coming up. This is a story about destination shopping at it's finest, take a drive, pop this episode on and go visit the store, you'll be inspired from what you see.

For more info on Pip and Jumbled, and to see our edit of our favourite pieces, check out the House of Style Journal at https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2019/episode06/jumbled

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