In the Studio with designer Christine Lethlean
With her home and studio surrounded by stunning scenery, it’s no wonder Christine Lethlean has found her creative sanctuary in rural Victoria. We call on her in Clunes to discover more about The Margie & Bert Design Studio. By Erica Spinks After recently relocating from Western Australia, Christine Lethlean says she is fortunate to have […]
In the studio with Deirdre Bond-Abel
In the studio with Deirdre Bond-Abel By Erica Spinks Since settling in her farm-based studio, Deidre Bond-Abel’s creativity has expanded. We visit her at Hat Creek Quilts in Tasmania to explore how a long-held dream has become real A copy of the American Country Living magazine set Deidre on a creative path that enhanced […]
Welcome to Michelle Holme’s Workroom
What do you do after the horses have bolted? Fret or think a little creatively? Let’s turn to the inspirational Michelle Holme for the ultimate solution – a fabulously moody old-stables studio that puts all others in the shade. By Susan Hurley Michelle Holme’s romantic stables studio is actually part of a creative co-op of […]
See Inside Mary McArdle’s Studio
We take a peek into Mary McArdle’s studio in Victoria to see how her well-ordered space facilitates the creation of her original textile works. By Erica Spinks, Photography by Ned Meldrum Mary’s studio is an east-facing former bedroom that has been renovated specifically for her purposes and receives wonderful morning light. During other times of the […]
Inside Prue Noonan’s Textile Workroom
Although Prue Noonan thinks creatively in different areas in her home, all her textile works are created in her customised workroom. We visit her at home in Sydney to explore this productive space. By Erica Spinks Prue Noonan often has multiple textile pieces in progress, so she benefits from having a transformed bedroom that she […]
Inside US Designer Hildie Westenhaver’s Craft Studio
YouTube videos and optimism see Hildie Westenhaver take on decorating projects and discover hidden skills. And her cheery craft studio is the beneficiary. From tiling to furnishings and feature walls, Hildie doesn’t shy away from a DIY challenge. By Janai Velez “I laid the yellow and white vinyl composite floor tiles myself. I had never done […]
Welcome To Gina Axell’s Workroom
A can of paint would normally suffice for colour scheming, but Gina Axell went for a wall of pencils to ‘colour in’ her studio. Not only does it look sharp, it proved the cornerstone for rainbow accessories throughout. By Janai Velez Colour equals happiness for UK designer Gina Axell. “I’m not sure I have a decorative […]
See Inside Megan Manwaring’s Studio
Although Megan Manwaring enjoys working in her dedicated studio, she is equally happy to stitch in other parts of her home to be near her family. We visit her in Sydney to see how this approach supports her creative life. By Erica Spinks Megan has converted what was once an upstairs open verandah at the […]
In The Studio With Textile Artist Lisa Walton
When Lisa Walton’s two children moved out of the family home in inner-west Sydney, she used the opportunity to merge their two bedrooms into one large studio to create a space which would be the envy of us all! Photography by Mark Heriot Lisa’s amazing studio space has two skylights, 12 spotlights and 24 power […]