Designer’s diary Interiors stylist Claire Delmar of Studio CD bookmarks her top shopping, dining and browsing spots
KNOWN FOR HER EXPERT USE OF TEXTURE, COLOUR AND SHAPE, INTERIOR DESIGNER AND STYLIST CLAIRE DELMAR FROM STUDIO CD KNOWS ALL THE BEST PLACES TO SHOP, EAT AND FIND INSPIRATION
Mint, London “When I visit my sister in London, Mint is the first place I rush to for unique furniture and design. Their curation includes new and established designers, as well as one-off pieces and custom commissions.”
Visit: 2 North Terrace, Alexander Square, London.
Bookmark: mintshop.co.uk.
CRITERIA
“WHEN SOURCING FOR PROJECTS, I GO HERE FOR EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING. IN PARTICULAR, I LOVE THE BAXTER FURNITURE RANGE: IT CELEBRATES UNIQUE, SCULPTURAL DESIGNS, AND THE APPARATUS RANGE IS LIKE NO OTHER.” VISIT: 66 GWYNNE ST, CREMORNE, VIC. BOOKMARK: CRITERIACOLLECTION.COM.AU.
STUDIO ALM
“Filled with colourful and quirky furniture, lighting, decor and art, Studio ALM is perfect when I’m looking for standout pieces that bring character to the home. It’s also a wonderful place to wander through and marvel at the unique French designs they’ve found.”
Visit: 84 Queen St, Woollahra, NSW (02) 9363 1459.
Bookmark: studioalm.com.
BECKER MINTY
“This beautiful store is filled with a range of high-end eclectic pieces that make a statement in any room or setting.”
Visit: Shop 7, Ikon Building, 81 Macleay St, Potts Point, NSW.
Bookmark: beckerminty.com.
CHUBBY CHEEKS
“I ABSOLUTELY ADORE FOOD AND THIS IS MY LOCAL GO-TO THAI RESTAURANT. IT’S FILLED WITH VIBRANT COLOUR, A RELAXED AND COSY ATMOSPHERE, AND DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC FOOD. YOU CAN’T GO PAST THE INCREDIBLE BETEL LEAVES!” VISIT: 437 OXFORD ST, PADDINGTON, NSW (02) 9332 1886. BOOKMARK: CHUBBYCHEEKSPADDO.COM.AU.
TIGMI TRADING
“FOUND AT HABITAT IN BYRON BAY, TIGMI TRADING OFFERS A SMALL YET STUNNING EDIT OF PIECES, FROM RUGS AND FURNITURE TO DECOR.” VISIT: UNIT 10-11, B1, 1 PORTER ST, BYRON BAY, NSW. BOOKMARK: TIGMITRADING.COM.
“I FEEL LIKE TIGMI TRADING IS ALWAYS AT THE TOP OF MY EMAIL LIST TO SECURE PRODUCTS” ~ CLAIRE DELMAR