Prepare for a lot of reading and clicking because this post offers a boatload of resources when it comes to Aussie bloggers. I like to talk about things that inspire me, and right now I am feeling some major inspiration coming in from Australian magazines, designers, and blogs. I find it all so interesting as I research what’s available there – so much talent – hot, hot, HOT!

Vogue Living Australia

Australia, the sixth largest country after Russia, Canada, China, USA, and Brazil, is a country I am eager to someday visit. It’s not only large, but from a design standpoint, in charge! From the warmth of its people, the natural beauty that exists there, the architecture, countryside, and my favorite, the modern design, handmade crafts, as well as the gorgeous Aboriginal art… I’m trying to satisfy my desire to travel to this lovely land with a little research and visual comfort from the web.

Vogue Living Australia

Thanks to decor8 readers, I not only found a slew of amazing Australian design, but I’m now going to take what I’ve found on my own, combine it with your advice (from this post), and hopefully give you some great new sites to check out. First, I’ll start with Australian bloggers. Isn’t that where everyone heads first nowadays when they are trying to research design in a faraway land? Google for design bloggers living there.

Vogue Living Australia

Aussie bloggers that I’ve heard of, read, etc. (not in any particular order):

Anastasia Christou – Based in Sydney, this mother of two is a wife working part-time in the world of finance and the rest of her days she spends crafting, drawing, blogging, and taking care of her family.

Anna Spiro is a lady I’ve grown very fond of her because she has a warm, caring voice and really takes the time to reach out to her fellow bloggers. She also is a shop owner, a stylish designer, and a blogger than brings you into her world and shows you some pretty fantastic finds.

It’s a blog! It’s a zine! It’s Mix Tape. Editors Justine Telfer and Nichola Prested are super creative ladies and if you don’t already know about their handmade zine ($6) than considered yourself informed. The cover this month features the artwork of Lisa Congdon and it’s just great.

Belinda Graham is a mother and a talented writer and web editor for Real Living magazine. She also authors her own blog, Renovate and Decorate, where she talks about all things related to decorating.

Speaking of Real Living magazine, Deborah Bibby is the editor and through the Real Living blog she takes you behind the scenes which is always a fun read.

Natalie Walton is yet another Real Living editor with a terrific blog called Daily Imprint. Love it!

Clair Wayman works as the Melbourne Style Editor for Real Living magazine and, you guessed it, she has an inspiring blog too called Styling With Friends. Love seeing all these editors out there blogging!

Arthur’s Circus – Natalie Jeffcott is a super talented lady, she has quite an eye for beautiful vintage finds that she sells online here and here, and she’s a photographer.

Magic Jelly – Gorgeous blog (love the paper background), she has an etsy store where she offers lots of pretty prints, pocket mirrors, and paper goods.

My Folk Lover is Melbourne-based Catherine Campbell, an artist/illustrator on etsy whom I’m purchased from in the past and featured here on decor8.

A lovely ceramicist, Brisbane talent Mel Robson writes feffakookan, a blog about her inspirations and ceramics, everything she makes I want to own – she’s some kind of wonderful.

Hyena In Petticoats – A a fun-loving Adelaide-based bartender with a degree in Art History, this blogger makes adorable things (like these Nongs) and blogs about them along with everything else that pops into her head.

Loobylu is a living doll… I adore her work and her blog and can’t say enough good things about this lady.

Made It – A blog dedicated to indie design in Australia that has quite a worldwide following and it should, much is covered and there’s lots of fun links to click.

How can I not mention the wonder woman of handmade, Aunty Cookie? I think everyone online knows this lady, at least those who read craft blogs. She’s a craft celeb!

She Sees Red – Musings from Lauren Brown, an illustrator also based in Melbourne… My goodness what a huge blogging community in Melbourne huh? Wonder if they have bloggy meet ups?

Three Buttons, also from Melbourne. She’s another talented lady with her own shop called Sew Your Own.

Martine Booth is Green Olive who has a love of design, a penchant for all things green in color, and she adores typography.

Lara authors Kirin Notebook and writes about her life living in Melbourne and the things that inspire her. She sells things that she creates in her online store called Lara Cameron Design. I love her fabric packs – really nice stuff you’ll want to get your hands on for creating cool crafty projects.

The Kaotic Kraft Kuties – A Melbourne-based craft collective founded by artist and Outr? Gallery curator, Gemma Jones.

Cherryskin – A Melbourne-based crafter who also has is yet another etsy store owner.

Handmade Life – This blog talks about just that, how to lead a handmade life.

Another Aussie crafter, Meet Me At Mike’s, who has her own online store.

Beauty Button – More crafts and inspiration from a mother of two.

Lexy Art – Lexy is a new blogger from the Gold Coast talking about her art and such so please make sure you visit her and give her a little ‘new girl on the block’ love for me, okay? :)

Danielle in Bunbury, Western Australia writes Of Paper and Thread and prints her own fabric that she carries in her etsy shop.

Michelle is a mother and an obsessive home decor junkie who authors j u s t i m a g i n e, a beautiful, colorful design blog.

Modamuse – A design and fashion blog that I’ve been following for over a year at least. It’s terrific, I highly suggest checking it out. The authors, Nancy and Jessica Lim , have an online store promoting the work of indie designers in Australia and New Zealand and they co-own Wild Garden.

Prints Charming blogs and sells bright, colorful fabric. For anyone interested in fabric design, it’s especially inspiring to read this blog.

Hop Skip Jump – Fiona is another crafter that I love, I was lucky enough to grab Juliet, a dolly she made and posted this past October in her etsy store. Not an easy task, her handmade dolls sell the second she posts them. Beautiful work.

Tabitha Emma – What a beautifully designed blog – wow. Super creative. She even has a Dawanda store and an etsy shop selling her darling goods in all their pastel perfection. Even her talented mom has an etsy store.

Udder creates ‘handmade friends’ (softies) so extremely cute that if you have a weak spot for soft toys, you’ll fall instantly in love with her work.

Desire to Inspire – Half of the duo behind this design-focused blog lives in Australia (the other half in Canadian) so it’s only fair to include these ladies. I first introduced you to them when they launched over a year ago, their blog is like looking at a design magazine since all the images they source have been seen in the pages of some of your favorite glossies so it’s a one stop shop.

Canberra seems to have a reputation for being ’stale and boring’ and blogger Canberra’s Got Style is determined to change that reputation for the better through her design and art blog.

Soozs is a mother and crafter who doesn’t believe in sticking to one thing, she enjoys having her hands in many different things at once. Her blog is about fabric, knitting, felt, and all the things that inspire her.

Hollabee is Bianca van Meeuwen who creates fabric, stationery, homewares, bags and other crafty things in Melbourne, Australia. She sells her hand printed fabrics in her very own online store.

Sally Morrigan is Georgie Love who promotes the work of others and likes comic books, music, animals, and is a self-confessed Mac geek.

Little Glowing Lights is based out of Tasmania and what a simple, elegant blog this is. Catherine cooks, crafts, and blogs along with sharing some of her handmade goods over in her etsy store under the same name.

A Melbourne shop that also blogs is douglas & hope, it’s fun to read to see what things they are adding to their shop — lots of products I’ve not seen before.

One Red Robin is a blogger and etsy store owner, another highly skilled crafter. The gorgeous handmade work that comes from Australia is something else. Seeing everything rounded up like this really highlights this fact. Sheesh.

Two Little Banshees – Kate loves to sew and she’s so very good at it. Bags, plushies, they’re all right here in her etsy shop.

Duckcloth is a terrific fabric store with a blog showing lots of clever projects for, you guessed it, fabric!

Factoid: Did you know that the popular craft blog Whip Up was started in Australia? I did not know that, thanks to decor8 reader rooruu for the headsup!

The work of Australian artist David Capra (please look at his website,
it’s quirky and amazing!). I found out about his work by reading Modamuse.

In case I forgot some of your faves… If you have any art, craft, or design-related blogs to add to the mix above, please comment with your favorite Aussie bloggers below. Please don’t forget to include their blog address so we can locate them online. Thank you!

Coming soon – more on Australian design!

(images from vogue living aus and bottom image from david capra)

89 Responses to “Australian Design Blog Round Up”

1 gdesignjournal commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

Alison of six and a half stitches isn’t included. She is just about my favorite of favorites blog.
2 Chelsea commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Thanks, Holly. This is great. I keep telling everyone lately that Australia is where the great style is at! So this is perfect timing. Here are a couple of my favorites:
http://www.styleguide.com.au/
http://www.donnahay.com.au/
Not decorating mags but still oozing with style and inspiration.
3 That Girl Designs commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

my god girl, what a list! thanks for putting this together for us. now i just have to find the time to check them all out. i adore the australian decor magazines. so much color and fearless decorating.
4 karina commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

You have made such a reserch!
5 Jo commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Thanks for giving our girls Down Under such a thumbs up!
Love your work, Holly
6 Lexy commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

THANKS Holly! That was very unexpected. I really appreciate your linking me. Especially someone who’s blog I love so much! (I’m so glad that my new internet connection actually handles your blog now!!)
It’s a bit daunting stepping into this big blog world, so thanks again! It’s the first time I’ve been linked on another blog.
12 weeks until my show, from today. Scarey stuff!!
~Lexy.
7 Andy Mathis commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

http://meringuediary.blogspot.com
Great wristlets from down under- she’s in the trunkt ad here. And if you ask nicely she might send you Tim Tams too.
:)
8 Lisa commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm

Holly, This is a fabulous list! Thanks for showcasing what’s going on down here.
9 mixtapezine commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

Thanks so much for mentioning Mixtape in your list!!!!
Nichola@Mixtape
10 Jhoanna commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

Thanks so much for the mention Holly! It is a treat to be included in the company of so many wonderfully talented Aussies and to be mentioned on your much loved and inspiring blog :-)
11 Suki commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 11:12 pm

wow!! It’s a big suprise! Thank you very much Holly! You have lots of fans in Australia as well!
12 A Fanciful Twist commented:
May 8th, 2008 at 11:56 pm

Love your list!! Some of my sweetest friends are on your list!!! LOVE them!! Love the list… goin’ back for more!
13 John Trosko commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 12:10 am

(note to self: Figure out Holly’s plan for world design domination– WDD)
I think you’ve proven that there is a whole ‘nother world out there. I have started following two sites. One is in Sydney and one in Christchurch, New Zealand), the blogs are not design-oriented, but spirited professional “organisers.” I’d say their emphasis is less about decor and design and more about theory, productivity and leaner spaces down under– but the two hop around together in the playground.
http://organisingguru.blogspot.com
http://lissanne.wordpress.com
John
14 Kay commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 12:40 am

Wow, some great Aussie blogs I’ve never seen before!
I also love http://www.indie.com.au/
http://www.inaluxe.blogspot.com/
http://tsktsk.typepad.com/
15 Liz Demos commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 12:51 am

OMG! This will take days! I am happy to see two of my etsy faves on your list. Magic Jelly and Arthur’s Circus.
@home
Savannah, GA
16 Kelleigh commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:22 am

What a great list! I absolutely adore Real Living magazine, wouldn’t miss an issue!
17 Danielle commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:24 am

Yay for Aussie design!
So many wonderful blogs, thanks for putting that list together(it must have taken a while!)
I’m really thrilled to have my own blog mentioned, along with the made it blog (which I contribute to). It is an honour to be included amongst such talented designers & craftspeople :-)
Thank-you so much!
18 paisleystclaire commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:37 am

Wow, great list. Makes me proud to be Australian… and an Australian designer. Should I chuck a tantrum because you didn’t include me? ha ha just kidding.
Some of my favourites are on the list and you’ve introduced me to amazing ones I didn’t know about. I think the internet, and blogging in particular, makes us not so isolated anymore.
19 feedthedog commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:38 am

great list.. some i already know, others not. can’t wait for part 2. thanks.
20 snickerdoodles.typepad.com commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:41 am

Your site is such a fabulous resource, good work! Please check out my blog snickerdoodles.typepad.com I am posting a paper sculpture by my 9 year old son that reminded me of David Capra’s work. He’s going to be making me a new one with better paper as well soon.
21 Anna Spiro commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 2:43 am

Thank you, thank you for including me! So sweet of you! You’ve listed so many wonderful sites here which I can’t wait to scan through over the weekend! Thanks for spotlighting some wonderful Aussie designers & bloggers!! Now you’ll just have to get on a plane and come down to visit us all!!
XXX
Anna
22 Chantal Butcher commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 4:22 am

So wonderful of you to put Australia in the spotlight, I?m currently studying interior design, as an add on to our family business, Kitchen design and manufacturing. And have found loads of inspiration here in oz. Have just posted some work of our local hero in Victoria, Paul Bangay, international renowned landscape designer. Check it out.
23 Sadie commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 4:50 am

Two of my favorite artists are
Shannon
http://www.auntycookie.com
and kate
http://www.alistairkatemilan.blogspot.com
they’re both really talented and very funny
24 Penelope Boyd commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 5:30 am

This is a great list – I can’t wait to scan through the blogs I haven’t seen before, expecially Canberra’s Got Style. It will be great to see other local bloggers!
25 greenolive commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 6:33 am

Holly, thak you so much for including my on your list of Australian designers/bloggers! I’ve seen a spike in traffic already. Am moving house (doing this comment while at work, a bit naughty!) and as soon as I get my internet connection I’m gonna check out all the links. What a great collection you have made. Can’t wait for part two. Thanks again!
Martine (aka greenolive)
26 Adla commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 7:37 am

Wonderful list, I shall go do my rounds now.
cheers, Adla
27 belinda graham commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 11:24 am

Thanks Holly for the mention! Looking forward to reading the rest of your Aussie feature and peeking in on fellow bloggers!
Bx
http://www.renovateanddecorate.blogspot.com
http://www.reallivingmag.com.au
28 j u s t i m a g i n e commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

awwwwww thanks so much for the mention !! It’s such an honour coming from one of my favourite blogs !!!
Michelle
29 Rachel commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

Impressive….most impressive (fav quote from Star Wars)
wow, this list must have taken forever to put together- complete with personal notes on each and every blog. great work, Holly!
30 Samantha commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:00 pm

great round up Holly!
31 Kate commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

Thanks for the feature on Aussie designers and thanks for mentioning me!
32 Jude commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

This is an incredible post, Holly! Thanks for such a great compilation.
33 diana commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 2:39 pm

Thanks for mentioning all my homies. It talent central over here! You have compiled a great list Holly most of these are in my blogroll.
Some other fabulous blogs include:
http://cheekybeaks.blogspot.com
http://www.the-lark.blogspot.com
34 Kelly::purple.lemon.designs commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

Thanks for all of your research in putting together a great list, Holly! We really appreciate your hard work.
35 CurlyPops commented:
May 9th, 2008 at 3:23 pm

Some of my faves for all different types of crafty stuff are:
http://kootoyoo.blogspot.com/
http://starashanramblings.blogspot.com/
36 handmadelife commented:
May 10th, 2008 at 2:51 am

Hey Holly,
thanks so much for noticing our humble blog in your ‘Aussie Edition and for always giving us such great eye candy on decor8!!!
cheers and big props from the ladies of HML
37 JustJess commented:
May 10th, 2008 at 8:27 am

Thanks for the mention! I’m grateful that you’ve out this list together too – it’s so interesting.
38 claudine commented:
May 10th, 2008 at 11:07 am

One of my new favourite Australian design/craft website is Living Creatively, http://www.livingcreatively.com.au/
Thanks for compiling such a great list, I’ll enjoy checking them out!
39 Natalie commented:
May 10th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

Horah, creative Australian blog culture is growing up!
*wipes a tear from her eye*
I’m just starting out in the big bad blog world, but a lot of the blogs you’ve mentioned are tucked away in my Google Reader for inspiration and enjoyment!
40 Arwen commented:
May 10th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

To add yet another to the list… one that’s relatively recent and based in Melbourne:
Oh What Larks
(yes, it’s a shameless plug, but please do come and visit!)
41 pip commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 2:03 am

Thank you Miss Holly Becker! Mikes is so pleased as punch to be included amongst such blogging/crafty royalty. I really am so appreciative!
42 anne commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 7:34 am

great list ^_^
i had fun checking them all out.
BUT you missed my favourite australian blog thedesignfiles.net
and no, that’s not my blog (though i wish it were!)
43 Anna Laura commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 8:51 am

Great to see all such a fantastic list.
Another to add:
Brid Bird is a great blog, beautiful drawings and handy information on Goccoing and the like.
44 kathreen commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 9:18 am

Hey Holly – that is quite this list. And yes its true – whipup – is based in Australia!
45 mizu designs commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 10:14 am

Great list Holly – thank you!
I’d also like to add:
Feed the Dog:
http://www.feedthedogwhoblogs.blogspot.com/
and Yellow Monday:
http://www.yellowmonday.blogspot.com/
- two great Sydney based designers.
46 Catherine commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

Hi Holly,
thanks so much for including me on such an amazing list! I’ve loved finding new amazing Aussie blogs I didn’t know were out there. You’ve done a fantastic job.
Thank you again.
47 decor8 commented:
May 11th, 2008 at 5:58 pm

hi anne – that line you left for the design files goes to a dead page. can you please leave us another link so we can check it out? thank you so much!
48 Shell commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 1:59 am

Great list! Here’s another goodie:
http://shelbyville.typepad.com/shelbyville/
49 Georgie Love commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 2:29 am

Goodness me, what a wonderful list! Thank you so much for including us, we are so chuffed!
Much love to you!
Sal & Georgie
50 Modamuse commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 2:37 am

Holly, it’s a such a brilliant surprise to be included on such a great list of fellow Aussies! Your support and promotion of our wonderfully talented crafters and designers means a lot to us – Thanks so very much!
xx Nancy & Jessica
51 Natalie Walton commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 3:25 am

Hi Holly
This is so exciting that you’re showcasing Australian design and blogs. Thank you so much for including me on your list. There really is an incredible amount of talent here and that’s what I love about the blog world – it’s that little bit smaller so everyone has their turn in the sun.
Thanks!
Natalie
http://www.dailyimprint.blogspot.com
52 Sadie commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 5:23 am

I have spent the last twenty four hours going through the fantastic list! Thanks for putting all this together, its amazing and has opened up a whole new world for me and there will be so many more on my favorites now.
I’ve just got my first computer so I’m going to be able to start exploring properly.
53 Danielle Melnyczenko commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 6:43 am

Go Girl, my blog roll just tripled. I love seeing fellow aussies and I’m proud reader of most already.
Check out my blog if you like. I dabble in everything :)
54 mel bomba commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 10:10 am

hell yeah there are sooooo many great blogs and designers in aus, can’t wait for part two.
55 chirryl commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 10:47 am

I’ll just add myself because 1. I’m Aussie and 2. I’m awesome.
domestic Voyeur
http://domesticvoyeur.blogspot.com/
56 AnastasiaC commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 11:23 am

What a FAB list – thanks for the mention!!
yay for all the aussie love! so many great blogers ‘down under’!!
57 butterfly collector commented:
May 12th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Wow Holly what a fabulous list of fellow Aussie Bloggers, lots of new ones to check out I didn’t know about too!I can’t wait to visit them all!
If you love Vogue Living … then you must also check out INSIDE OUT Magazine, they feature homes from Australia and abroad and many Aussie Designers and Artists too!
Some other fantastic aussie art and design sites are…
http://www.chrischun.com
http://www.empirevintage.com.au
http://www.acoustitch.blogspot.com
http://www.martineemdur.com
http://www.insideout.com.au
http://www.brideandwolfe.com.au
http://www.iggyandloulou.com
hope you enjoy all of these as much as I do!
Shae xo
http://www.thebutterflycollector.typepad.com
58 Bridget Farmer commented:
May 13th, 2008 at 2:47 am

hi there, this is great! and thanks anna laura for mentioning my blog in the comments. I must mention hers because it was anna who inspired me to make a blog, I loved hers so much!
here it is
http://annalauraart.blogspot.com
59 Dudley Redhead commented:
May 13th, 2008 at 4:21 am

Wow! a great list – we in Australia do appreciate the mention here’s 2 more;
Betty Jo – cos her recycled lino is the best
http://linoforest.blogspot.com
and Dudley!
http://www.dudleyredhead.blogspot.com
60 Ju commented:
May 13th, 2008 at 5:44 am

yes…blogging is becoming hot business downunder!!!
Would love you to check out my blog…write from and live in NZ but cover all yummy, awesome things in Australasia :)
http://www.studiohomecreative.com
61 boliyou commented:
May 14th, 2008 at 2:46 am

I love those wall-high paintings from the Vogue catalog. I’m looking forward to checking out some of your Ozzie recommendations. Thanks!
62 tiel commented:
May 14th, 2008 at 4:08 am

keep your eyes on sprout design fabrics too. I’m apart of a design group for some new textile designs soon to be launched.
http://www.onesmallroom.com.au/sprout_design.htm
63 nineteen toes commented:
May 15th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

A wonderful list! I thought I’d mention some more of my faves which I don’t think have been mentioned yet:
http://followstudio.blogspot.com/
http://daydreamlily.blogspot.com/
http://julieknoblock.blogspot.com/
http://mycharliegirl.blogspot.com/
http://onegirldesignwrks.blogspot.com/
http://windbagandthunder.blogspot.com/
Yay for Australian design! Looking forward to part 2 :)
Carolyn xx
http://www.indie.com.au
64 fliss commented:
May 16th, 2008 at 3:37 am

Holly , thankyou so much for including me on that wonderful list amongst all those talented Aussies!
It put a big smile on my face :)
Have a look at Gracia and Louises’ work…two very talented women from Melbourne.
http://www.gracialouise.com/index.html
65 frazzy dazzles commented:
May 16th, 2008 at 6:15 am

What a wonderful list. This is going to keep my busy for hours! So good to see the Australian talent concentrated in such a great list. Thanks very much! – Jen
66 Kristine commented:
May 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

What a great list. And so many there I hadn’t come across myself. Will look forward to reading up on a few local crafters.
Kristine
67 SewDelish commented:
May 19th, 2008 at 7:53 am

Thanks for making this list. Will be coming back later for a good look around.
68 Jen Leheny commented:
May 20th, 2008 at 9:00 am

Great list – some old favourites and some new to me! Can I add my own art/sewing/crafty blog http://www.jenleheny.com to the mix. :)
69 Betty Jo commented:
May 21st, 2008 at 10:44 pm

I’d like to second dudlyredhead.blogspot.com
and heres mine again..
linoforest.blogspot.com
xx Betty Jo designs
70 Kylie commented:
July 30th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Oh wow what a wonderful Blog I am so Glad I have stumbled across this :)
Kylies last blog post: Crochet Rose Brooch Purple Blend
71 Catherine commented:
August 5th, 2008 at 6:23 am

Wow what a collection! Thank you so much for including me, I’m very flattered!
Catherines last blog post: the wind that blows…
72 Nicole commented:
August 20th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

what a wonderful list! some of my favs and some that i didn’t know about that are new favs. i love all the ones that others have added too!
nicole
x
http://www.nicoletattersall.blogspot.com
73 katiecrackernuts commented:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:03 am

Lots more to pour through. Thanks for saying where people are from. I love the global aspect of the world wide web but also like to know where my crafty peeps are from.
katiecrackernutss last blog post: THRIFTED TUESDAY – ON FRIDAY
74 Lucy commented:
August 25th, 2008 at 4:27 am

Hello Holly… sorry I have never stumbled across your Melbourne bloggers round-up before… I just found it via Design*Sponge. Just wanted to let you know about my blog The Design Files – I’m based in Melbourne and cover both local and international content. I also interview a new Australian designer every week… would love your feedback on my site! – Thanks! Lucy x
http://www.thedesignfiles.net
75 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

WOW! Thank you so much for all of these fantastic links Holly! I love it and can’t wait to check them out!
xo
Melis
76 decor8 » Blog Archive » Favorite Posts of 2008 commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

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78 Steph Bond @ Bondville commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

Two truly fantastic Aussie bloggers and artists are:
Kim Wallace from Udessi online art gallery who also is a talented ceramicist and loves to promote Australian artists:
http://udessi.blogspot.com/
Alischa from Bespoke Letterpress Boutique who creates the most gorgeous letterpress pieces and has a keen eye for cool design:
http://bespokepress.blogspot.com/
Steph Bond @ Bondvilles last blog post: Sale: Up to 50% off Blossom Creations
79 DeannaMaree commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

Yay for the Aussies! What an awesome post Holly! I’m going to add my blog in here too – its relatively new, but worth a look I reckon ;) http://www.deannamaree.blogspot.com
DeannaMarees last blog post: Felt Decorations
80 Bespoke Press commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

Oh this is such a great list, we are surrounded by so many talented designers and gorgeous bloggers. There is so many blogs which I love I think I would start to cry if they stopped blogging, a few of my favourites are
http://littlejanest.blogspot.com
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81 Bespoke Press commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

as well as:
http://blog.stephbond.com
http://onebluewren.blogspot.com
Bespoke Presss last blog post: Morning strolls
82 Bespoke Press commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

As well as:
http://blog.stephbond.com/
Bespoke Presss last blog post: Morning strolls
83 Bespoke Press commented:
January 7th, 2009 at 11:03 pm

and not to forget:
http://porchlightinteriors.blogspot.com/
http://www.thehousethata-mbuilt.blogspot.com/
Bespoke Presss last blog post: Morning strolls
84 decor8 commented:
January 8th, 2009 at 1:46 am

Thanks for all of these updates everyone. This post was written one year ago so I appreciate that you are all working to keep it current. You’re the best!
85 Shauna commented:
January 8th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

My favorite Aussie blogger has to be Lisa Tilse http://www.theredthread.blogspot.com. Not only is Lisa an exceptionally talented artist and designer but she is absolutely committed to finding the very best in the world of design and letting her readers know about what she’s found. She also creates and shares wonderful craft ideas, her paper Christmas wreath was amazing and a huge success. As someone who is not at all crafty or creative, I find myself often reading Lisa’s blog just to remind myself of all the handmade beauty that is out there in the world!
86 Shauna commented:
January 8th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

SORRY! I gave the wrong address for Lisa’s blog. It should read http://www.theredthreadblog.blogspot.com
87 Rachael commented:
January 11th, 2009 at 7:53 am

Dear Holly, thanks for this list, and especially for your gorgeous blog. It is my absolute favourite blog of all and I so enjoy your sense of style and commitment to sharing all these wonderful finds. You inspire me!
Happy new year from yet another Australian fan!
88 Jocelyn commented:
January 12th, 2009 at 8:15 am

Holly, thanks for providing a one stop shop for creative inspiration. It’s a truly comprehensive resource and for someone new to the world of blogging, I think I will be finding myself spending much more time in and around decor8blog.com in the near future.
Here’s to a creative 2009!! Cheers
89 Kim Wallace commented:
January 17th, 2009 at 3:51 am

What a fantastic list of Australian blogs, there are still so many I hadn’t heard of! Some of my favourite design blogs are:
http://www.australianedge.net/
http://blog.stephbond.com/
http://craft-victoria.blogspot.com/
http://www.thedesignfiles.net/
But by the looks of it there are many more I don’t know if yet :)
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