Destination home Our top picks for exploring inspiration at home
OUR GUIDE TO BRINGING THE BEST SHOPPING, LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN LOCATIONS BACK HOME
Our homes have become more than just our sanctuaries – they’re now also our offices, gyms and local cafes. As we discover new ways to stay connected from the comfort of the couch, local and global makers, designers, businesses and style destinations are making the transition so much easier for us. Shopping, eating, exploring… here are our top picks for inside inspiration.
SHOPPING
1. Botanic Box
Fill your house with lush greenery while supporting local growers and artists with the Botanic Box service. Its monthly plant subscription includes a plant, a pot and an artwork delivered to your door.
Visit: botanicbox.com.au.
2. Karina Jambrak
We love the colourful illustrations of Sydney-based artist Karina Jambrak, who finds inspiration in the rich tones of nature. Her hand-drawn art is giclée printed and will brighten any space.
Visit: karinajambrak.com.
3. Spend With Them
Founded by inspirational Aussie athlete and author Turia Pitt, this Instagram account supports rural, locally-focused businesses affected by both fire and COVID-19. Discover creatives, growers and makers who have pivoted to online.
Follow: @spendwiththem.
EATING IN
4. Buffalo Dining Club
Based in Darlinghurst in Sydney, this vintage-style Italian eatery – renowned for mouth-watering mozzarella-focused dishes – is now serving a limited menu of pre-cooked meals for pick-up.
Visit: buffalodiningclub.com.au.
5. ATTICA
DATE NIGHT CAN BE JUST AS ROMANTIC AT HOME NOW MELBOURNE FINE-DINING RESTAURANT ATTICA HAS INTRODUCED AN EVENING TAKEAWAY-ONLY MENU TITLED
‘THE CLASSICS AT HOME’. LIGHT A CANDLE, SET THE TABLE AND ENJOY A LAVISH DISH (ABOVE) WITH A WINE OR COCKTAIL TO MATCH. VISIT: ATTICA.COM.AU/DELIVERY.
EXPLORING
6. Get Crockd
Daydreaming of dabbling in ceramics? This DIY pottery kit is the perfect initiator. The kits (above) start at $80 and include carving tools, instructions, ‘clay breakers’ to spark conversation and enough locally-sourced clay to make four eye-catching keep cups.
Visit: crockd.com.au.
7. Van Gogh Museum
Float into a world of sunflowers and starry nights with artist Vincent Van Gogh as the Amsterdam museum brings the world’s largest collection of works by the Dutch artist to our screens with virtual tours.
Visit: vangoghmuseum.nl/en/
8. Xtend Barre
Sweating it out is the fast track to feeling healthier and happier. This pilates, barre and yoga studio (above) has launched ‘Xtend @ Home’ with a packed timetable of classes live-streamed from studios around Australia to your mat at home.
Visit: xtendbarre.com.au.
9. Sea Life Aquarium
Dive into a virtual aquarium as Sea Life goes digital. Watch as keepers swim with the sharks in Melbourne, or dip into ‘live feeds’ out of Sydney with the aquarium’s sub-Antarctic penguins. Plus, while you’re there, you can download sea-themed craft activities to keep the kids out of mischief.
Visit: sydneyaquarium.com.au and melbourneaquarium.com.au.
10. London National Theatre
You needn’t fly halfway around the world to catch a show, as the prestige theatre is now live streaming its archives. A free full-length play is uploaded each week alongside behind-the-scenes content and cast interviews. No dress code needed.
Search: ‘National Theatre’ on YouTube.
11. THE DESIGN HUNTER
DREAMING OF A HOME MAKEOVER BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GET STARTED? SYDNEY-BASED DESIGN STUDIO THE DESIGNORY NOW OFFERS E-DECORATING PACKAGES, HELPING YOU TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A HAVEN. AT $500 A ROOM, THE ONLINE MAKEOVER OFFER INCLUDES A DESIGN CONCEPT AND COMPLETE SHOPPING LIST OF FURNITURE AND DECOR. VISIT: THEDESIGNHUNTER.COM.AU.
12. MASTERCLASS WITH KELLY WEARSTLER
SUPERSTAR INTERIOR DESIGNER KELLY WEARSTLER SHARES HER SECRETS TO CREATING A BEAUTIFUL ROOM AND UNPACKS HER DESIGN PROCESS IN HER NEW 17-LESSON ONLINE COURSE. YOU WILL SOON BE REDECORATING YOUR HOME LIKE A PRO.
VISIT: MASTERCLASS.COM.
“UNLEASHING SOME CREATIVITY IS A PERFECT WAY TO STAY INSPIRED AT HOME” ~ HOLLY BYRNE, HB FEATURES EDITOR