The Australian Fashion Council has rolled out a new trademark to improve global consumers’ awareness of Australian fashion brands. Leila Naja Hibri, the chief executive of Australia’s fashion industry peak body, said that a well-recognised trademark was a solution for international consumers’ lack of identification of Australian fashion. “We feel like this trademark, and the…
Living Space: How to Organize Your Closet in 30 Minutes Flat
It doesn’t matter how many color-coordinated hangers or scarf organizers you buy: There will come a day when you look at your closet and wonder, how the heck did it get so messy?! The daily barrage of pulling stuff out and putting it back in (and maybe, sometimes, only halfway hanging it onto that color-coordinated…
How to Restore Antiques (and When to Leave Them Alone)
Have you ever stumbled across a great find at a garage sale, in grandma’s attic, or even in your living room that looks like it should be featured on “Antiques Roadshow” or “American Pickers?” There are many stories of incredibly valuable pieces of art, furniture, jewelry, and other items that at first glance appear to…
Saving Time: Watch Collection Essentials
When it comes to protecting high-end watches, two things are critical: keeping them safe from thieves and scratches and keeping them running. (Courtesy of Brown Safe) Lock It Up! Brown Safe Mfg’s Man Safe 1418 $7,249 Designed by a reformed safecracker, this unit features a 1/2-inch steel door and 1/4-inch steel body, fire-resistant construction, drawers,…
How to Find the Best Gentle Facial Cleansers for Your Skin Type
We’re diving back into the most important step of our skincare routine: cleansing! More specifically, gentle cleansers. As a continuation of our basic skincare series, we’ll be sharing what gentle cleansers are, three unique properties that make these babies different from other cleansers, and ingredients to look out for—for your specific skin type! Thank you…
Design Recipes: Design Classics
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service When it comes to interior design, it is often said that it is best to be “on trend” but not “trendy.” This is where classic and timeless design elements come into play and can help to serve as a timeless foundation for your home. If chosen purposefully, the…
Style at Home: The Birds and the Bees and Everything in Between
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Decorating with animals is nothing new. it is quite common for people to have a favorite animal or symbol that they use throughout their home decor. Some choose to decorate with dogs or refresh with rabbits. However, many little critters can make just as big of an impact….
How to Remove Ink Stains From Leather
A new leather sofa or leather handbag — so beautiful. Or perhaps it’s the car you’ve had for a long time, the one with leather upholstery that still looks fantastic because that you’ve babied and protected it against spills and stains. And then somehow, that beautiful leather gets hit with an ink stain. It shouldn’t…
DO’s and DON’Ts: Elegant Nails
Nails are one of the first things people notice about you so it’s a good idea that they look well presented and manicured. Professional image consultant and fashion influencer, Anna Bey takes us through some DO’s and DON’Ts on how to achieve natural, elegant-looking nails. Read on to learn more! DO’s French Manicures Not only…
Staying Safe: A Few Easy Steps to Enhance Personal Security
When discussing personal security, the overriding message taught by security experts is to develop and then practice situational awareness. Simply put, situational awareness is paying attention to your surroundings and nearby activity in order to be aware of and thus avoid potential danger. Imagine you’re having a meal at a restaurant. If a fire were…
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