House of Style Kerrie-Ann Jones, Jono Fleming

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.

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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

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The path of a stylist is rarely linear and simple. You find people start in one spot and often divert down a multitude of avenues before landing in the role. And the same goes for this week's guest, Bree Leech. Where to begin with Bree... she's a stylist, trend forecaster, colour guru, pop culture addict and overall creative soul. With roots in interior design, Bree bobbed and weaved her way through the industry, from choosing colours for carpet companies to now predicting trends, colours and looks for upcoming seasons.

It takes a keen eye to know what is around the corner and we break down the process with Bree, understanding what you need to look out for and what shapes trends. She works with the biggest brands to create campaigns, from Dulux to Laminex, this is one creative lady who has her finger on the pulse! Plus, we chat about upcoming trends, whether feature walls are a yay or nay, and find out what Bree is currently binging on tv (it's a classic!).
Get out the crystal ball because we're looking into the future to see what's trending! Let's see what's coming up next...

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For more info on Bree Leech 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/episode26/breeleech

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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.

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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

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This week we're talking to the queen of colour, Julia Green. From humble beginnings and a chance meeting with a Vogue photographer, Julia set about a major career change and jumped deep into the world of interior styling without taking breathe for almost a decade. Now Julia and her team works with over 30 brands & artists, hundreds of stores across Australia and oversees, whilst shooting editorial stories for leading lifestyle publications.

Julia walks us through her childhood, a home surrounded by colour and creativity. She explains what makes that Greenhouse style pop, what her favourite colours are and what's in her 'box of tricks'. We talk music, food, dancing and along the way she even reveals a big project or two coming up!

We learnt so much from chatting with her and you will too! Get out the pen and paper and start taking notes, you're going to want to remember what she's dishing out!

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For more info on Julia Green and Greenhouse Interiors, and to see our edit inspired by their bedding collection, check out the House of Style Journal at https://https://www.houseofstyle.net.au/journal/2021/episode24/juliagreen

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"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!

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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

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And we're back with part two of our special two part bonus episodes where we are interviewing each other! This week, Kerrie-Ann is in the hot seat and we delve into the world of one of the industry's most accomplished stylists. You've seen her work grace the covers of so many magazines, but before Kerrie-Ann took the styling world by storm, she had a whole other career. One of our favourite things we talk about with guests is their 'pivot' moment, when they go from one industry, take a chance and switch it up. Kerrie-Ann has had a few pivots in her time, from dance, to almost a decade in the music industry, her pivot came from her love of design and interiors. Kerrie-Ann's experience in the industry shows you can't sit around and wait for opportunities to land at your feet, if you want something to happen, it starts with you. This is a story about seeking your dream out and grabbing it. There's no sign of her slowing down either, and her next project is just around the corner, The Stylist's Lab, an online masterclass on finding your own personal style and how to hone your skills. We can't wait to check it out!

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