It's our final episode for the season! We are ending on a high with the incredible Sarah Andrews. Sarah is the creative brains behind the special Airbnb - Captains Rest. If you are not familiar with it, go have a look on Instagram @captainsrest it will take your breath away. Sarah shares with us her career as a scientist in the UK, sailing a boat around the world, losing everything and starting over again with her little cabin in Tasmania. Sarah is also known for her hosting masterclasses and sh...
Jul 16, 2024•55 min
We've come to the end of another season of House of Style but we're going out in.. well, style! Stylist Steve Cordony sits down with us to chat about all the beautiful things he's been up to. You've no doubt followed his journey renovating the stunning Rosedale Farm in Orange but we take a step back and talk about his early days in magazines, what led to the farm project and of course, what's next on the cards. The renovation of Rosedale Farm was a huge undertaking and Steve explains his referen...
Jul 24, 2023•44 min
This week we went on location to record at Alexander House where we interviewed Jeremy Bull, founder and director of award winning design studio Alexander and Co. We chatted with Jeremy about his journey in architecture and design and how it led to him creating his practice Alexander and Co. The ethos behind this firm is that 'exceptional design directly changes the world around us, creating greater connectivity, experience and sustainability', a message we explore with Jeremy and the lasting le...
Jul 17, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 5
We're letting in you on a little secret this week... this is where all the stylist's and designers get their artwork for their shoots and homes! Our guest this week is the owner and curator of Saint Cloche gallery in Paddington, Kitty Clark. Kitty has a background in fashion merchandising working for luxury brand Gucci before making one of those all too familiar pivots into owning her own gallery. Now she's one of the most prominent figures in the art scene in Sydney with regular shows and a gre...
Jul 10, 2023•41 min
This week Kerrie-Ann and Jono revisit the world of interiors magazines, albeit from a slightly different angle. We're talking with editor Tanya Buchanan who overseas not one but TWO homes titles, Australian House & Garden and Belle magazine. We explore the path she took through the world of publishing, with a pit stop at RM Williams along the way, and how she made her way to run two of Australia's most successful homes titles. With the print media landscape constantly evolving, we analyse wh...
Jul 03, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This is a pretty special episode... We're heading international again and this time we're talking with one of our style inspirations Colin King. Colin is one of the world's leading editorial and interior stylist's, with his work being seen on the covers of major publications like Architectural Digest and on the campaigns of brands like Menu, Zara Home and Beni Rugs. Colin was just about to release his new book 'Arranging Things' when we recorded this and talks us through the process of putting t...
Jun 26, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We're back with Season 5 of the House of Style podcast, where we explore the captivating world of Australian design and its influential figures. In our highly anticipated premiere, join us as we delve into the mind of Tim Ross, a renowned advocate for preserving Australia's architectural heritage and a captivating storyteller who breathes life into the buildings around us. In this episode, Tim takes us on a captivating journey through his personal experiences, from his childhood fascination with...
Jun 19, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Evi O is one of the world's most sought after book designers. If you love cooking, interiors and design books, chances are Evi O has designed that book you are reading. Evi grew up in Indonesia and moved to Australia on her own at aged 17. She was destined for big things. After studying visual communications at uni, she landed the dream role as a book designer for Penguin books, staying there for over eight years before starting her own design studio. A big believer in the power of manifesting y...
Apr 25, 2022•49 min
Ever wondered what it takes to be the editor of a homes magazine? This is the episode for you! We sat down with Alice Lines, editor of one of our favourite magazines, homestyle. As our first international guest, we chatted with Alice whilst she was at home in New Zealand and explored the other side of magazines and the world of independent publishing. Under her tenure as editor, she has transformed the mag into one of the coolest, most aesthetically strong titles internationally, breaking the mo...
Apr 18, 2022•51 min
For this episode, we deep dive into the world of textiles, furniture and sustainability with Sebastian Nash - Textiles & Leather Development Manager at KING. We visited the KING HQ and were greeted by a table filled with fabric samples, hand-painted sketches, rug samples that Sebastian is currently working on. It was fascinating, to say the least! Sebastian spoke passionately and in detail about developing fabrics, the materials, colour selection, durability testing and application. All the ...
Apr 11, 2022•59 min
This week, we chat with the owner of the luxury boutique store Becker Minty - Jason Minty. Becker Minty is THE go-to store for glamorous and eclectic homewares and art in Sydney. We describe his store as going on a treasure hunt, there are so many goodies you can't resist! Jason has an interesting story, he studied abroad in China, was a flight attendant for Qantas before changing paths to opening a boutique store in Potts Point. Jason has an exceptional eye for curating unique pieces and then i...
Apr 04, 2022•41 min
Growing up in a tight-knit multi-cultural community in Sydney's western suburbs, Antonia was raised in a traditional Italian household where everything was made by hand, including her clothes. This interest in clothes landed her first job - assistant fashion stylist for David Jones's advertising department, at 16. She then became lead stylist for the brand and freelanced for other brands and a tv station. After having children, her passion for art and desire to have an education grew strong, so ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
We're kicking off this season with an old pal of ours, Lucy Glade-Wright from Hunting for George. Lucy has one of those classic pivot stories we absolutely love here at House of Style. Starting off as a graphic designer, Lucy started up Hunting For George, which in it's original incarnation was a successful homewares company. But after reassessing her goals in life, work and everything in between, she decided it was time for a change, and thus, Hunting for George V.2 was born! Now known for thei...
Mar 21, 2022•53 min
We're back! Thank you so much for your patience, it's been a busy year but Season 04 of House of Style will be back next Tuesday with a brand new season of incredible guests. This is our teaser for Season 04 where we fill you in on what we've been up to and what trends we're loving for 2022. As usual, we'll be posting lots of inspo from our guests on Instagram each week, and this season there's lots and lots of inspo to come. This season is brought to you by KING. We're so proud to be partnering...
Mar 16, 2022•7 min
Our season of colour comes to an end and have we got a treat for you for the final episode. We chat with the legend, the icon, Ken Done! The kids from the 80s and 90s grew up with Ken Done artwork on their t shirts, beds, bags, he was everywhere and it was so authentically and proudly Australian. But there's so much more to Ken than this and we dive deep into his story from his childhood, to his early days at art school, then travelling the world as a creative director for an advertising agency,...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min
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 Dino...
Apr 26, 2021•39 min
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 lo...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min
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 ...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min
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 surrou...
Apr 05, 2021•52 min
"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, ...
Mar 29, 2021•37 min
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 an...
May 31, 2020•54 min
This week is part one of our special two part bonus episodes where we are interviewing each other! First up is Jono, our resident interior designer. Jono is a self confessed 'curated maximalist' with a short attention span and a love for design. We start at the beginning where Jono's first creative outlet was as a budding musician, but it wasn't long until he knew interiors and designer were his main focus. After a gap year in England (that alone is a story you won't want to miss), he came back ...
May 25, 2020•58 min
We round out our 'Women in Design' season with one of the most iconic figures in the Australian interiors and publishing world. The one and only Karen McCartney joins us on the season finale to talk about her illustrious career in magazines, from being the founding editor of Inside Out, to writing seven incredible books on architecture, interiors and design. Although she admits she's not one to dwell in the past, we take a trip down memory lane and find out what led her to becoming one of the mo...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min
What does the job of a Head of Creative for a major furniture brand actually entail? That's the question we answer this week with our guest Keti Lytras from Globewest. As Head of Creative, Keti wears many hats, from design and creative direction to deciphering exactly what the Australian customer wants in the home. We trace Keti's career from country to country, as she moves from textile design, to fashion and finally into the home space. We also unpack what it means to be a trend forecaster, an...
May 04, 2020•52 min
When it comes to running your own business, bigger isn't always better, sometimes the best work can from a small team with a great leader; that leader is Fiona Lynch, renowned Australian interior designer. Fiona's design studio showcases an artistic approach to interior design, with special focus on space, materials and custom detailing. We talk about art being a gateway into the world of design for Fiona, and discuss how her business functions day to day but more importantly, where it is headin...
Apr 27, 2020•56 min
We're all about a side hustle here at House of Style and this week's guest turned her side hustle into a staple in every designer's bedroom. Pip Vassett of IN BED started off in fashion and styling before turning her sights onto the homewares industry. Six years later and IN BED is one of the most recognisable brands in the design landscape. Built off a gap in the market for beautiful, linen bedding, IN BED now offers a whole range of homewares and there's only more good stuff to come. One of th...
Apr 20, 2020•43 min
For some brands, sustainability and ethical production can be a second thought or something that is addressed down the track, but that was never the case for these two incredible women. Armadillo & Co. founders Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst wanted their brand to be driven by ethics as well as aesthetics. Each rug is made by hand from natural and sustainable fibres, using Fair Trade practices. They are driven by a desire to elevate age-old methods of craftsmanship through a uniquely Austral...
Apr 13, 2020•49 min
A successful brand can transport you to a time, a place and even an entirely new lifestyle. Pony Rider the brand is all about story telling, there's a warmth, a connection to nature and the ability to take you a million miles away from your daily life so it's no surprise that Pony Rider's founder Kelly Searl's story starts in Scout Halls and camping in the great outdoors. Although starting a career in fashion, Kelly has moved into the homewares industry and ten years on, she's created an incredi...
Apr 06, 2020•55 min
The career path of a stylist is never linear. We tend to jump around from different corners of the design field, so when someone establishes themselves at the top of the industry, you know their journey there is going to be an interesting one. Claire Delmar is one of the most published stylists in the country. With her work gracing the covers of Vogue Living, Belle, Inside Out, as well as dozens of international titles, she is truly one of the best. But like all of us, she has a varied path to g...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In the world of social media, with so much content for us to consume, how do you stand out from the crowd? We have the answer today with one of the OG content creators in the biz, Amanda Shadforth from fashion and lifestyle brand Oracle Fox. Amanda serves as the creative director of her own brand and has collaborated with some (maybe all?!) of the biggest fashion houses in the world, Dior, Prada, Chanel, you name it. We dive deep into her early days where she started her creative journey as a si...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min
