Ocean Artistry by Residence Studio

Home Beautiful’s, Volume Five, Hampton’s Homes magazine just released features gorgeous East Coast American styled homes.

Proudly featured within is Magnet PR’s clients, Tara Dehbozorgi and Laure Bebbington’s co founders of Residence Studio’s, beautiful interior design of this 1990’s Queensland Home. Within 16 pages you will see the beautiful, jaw dropping imagery of this Hampton’s home located on the waterfront.

“Nothing says laid back yet refined elegance like the Hampton’s”, says Kait the owner.

Residence Studio pushed the creative boundaries to deliver a luxe, modern aesthetic.

Here are some of my favourite pages of this editorial feature, ENJOY!

Photos takes by Brock Beazley.

Intriguing Objet D'Art - Lighting

INTRIGUING OBJET D’ART - LIGHTING

Introducing Coco Republic’s Latest Collection of Lighting for a Winter Mood

 Coco Republic’s latest floor and table lighting collections for 2022

 Coco Republic’s new lighting collection from their latest Intriguing Objet d’Art Collection 2022 has been designed to inspire curiosity and visual interest within our homes. All designed in-house with a progressive approach, the collection features over 30 beautiful new lights suitable for every occasion, from pendants, floor lamps, table lamps and wall sconces.

“Lighting is as important, if not more crucial, to the room's overall feeling than the furniture within. As such, we are expanding our lighting collection to become one of our largest categories. This season is our most exciting yet.”,says Anthony Spon Smith, CEO, Coco Republic. 

Standout new lights include the Patras Alabaster Floor Lamp, which exudes timeless style and sophistication. Carefully carved demilune spheres of alabaster are the jewels of the Patras pendant, accented on a steep metal structure that is finished in brass. The Bryant Resin Floor Lamp is inspired and formed with the natural beauty of a timber surface and the developed texture achieved in the cast resin mould. Full of texture and character, the Milli Resin Table Lamp features repetitive spheres that accentuate its shape and form, adding sculptural interest to your interior. The Milli Resin lamp is crafted from white resin, featuring resin spheres that are accentuated upon a curvaceous drum silhouette. The new lighting collections are available instore and online from May 2022.

Intriguing Objet Lighting Collection for Winter 2022 highlights:

The Patras Alabaster Pendant and the Patras Alabaster Floor Lamp exude a timeless style with contemporary allurement. It features carved alabaster spheres, which are the jewels of the Patras pendant that dazzle in every angle and are perfectly balanced on metal discs finished in brass. This light also comes in a stunning floor lamp version.

Uncomplicated in its design and sophisticated in its style, the Element Alabaster Floor Lamp and the Element Alabaster Table Lamp are ideal lighting options for any interior that is looking for a slight touch of refinement and practicality. Made with a handcrafted Alabaster dome shade that sits faultlessly on a rounded cylindrical base, it retains a brass finish. The Element embodies opulence and luxury, a stand-out in any setting.

Patras Alabaster Floor Lamp   

Element Alabaster Table Lamp

Architecturally inspired and sculptural in its form, the Harrow Resin Task Light is the ideal accent for your working space or featured on its own. The light has two lamp fittings for optimal illumination and with its petite size, the Harrow Resin Task Light can also be featured in shelving units as a sculpture element.

Boasting texture and character, the Milli Resin Table Lamp features repetitive spheres that accentuate its shape and form adding sculptural interest to your interiors. Crafted from white resin with a curvaceous drum silhouette and accented with resin spheres that decorate the profile of the base. A demilune elastic fabric shade completes the overall design of this charming lamp. 

The Milli Resin Table Lamp, Harrow Resin Task Light & the Heydar Floor Lamp.

The Milli Resin Table Lamp pictured with the Nokita Occasional Chair.

The Bryant Resin Floor Lamp and the Bryant Resin Table Lamp is inspired and formed with the natural beauty of the timber’s surface and the developed texture achieved in the cast resin mould. A textural statement perfect for any area of the home.

The antiqued vintage design takes inspiration in the form of our the Ronco Brass Table Lamp. Revealing a refined and subtle silhouette this lamp makes for a perfect accent in any interior. Both the base and shade are crafted in brass metal that has been finished to perfection.

The Lea Resin Pendant has an organic shape and style that has been formed in white resin. Each piece is unique due to the resin’s natural beauty, this pendant is sure to create a memorable addition to any room.

Bryant resin table lamp and floor lamp.

The Ronco Brass Table Lamp.

The Acqua Resin Chandelier and the Acqua Resin Wall Sconce was inspired and derived from the refraction of light in water. Made from a magnificent and precise cast resin, whole circles layered in a stepped row formation anchored by a matt metal frame. These lighting piece’s radiates light into the resin cast pieces illuminating the movements of the sea to its surroundings.

The Noah Alabaster Wall Sconce displays the epitome of luxury and extravagance. Hand-carved demilune alabaster is the showstopper that highlights the natural beauty of alabaster accented with a brass-finished metal detail that anchors the light fixture to the wall.

ABOUT COCO REPUBLIC

Coco Republic has established itself as one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading furniture and design brands, family owned and operated for almost 40 years. Coco Republic’s extensive range of chic, discreetly-elegant furniture and stylish homewares some of which are designed in house by Anthony Spon-Smith and a team of experienced buyers who select the most beautifully designed and crafted pieces to offer a versatile collection of classic and contemporary products. Coco Republic showrooms are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra, Perth and Auckland with select and exclusive outdoor lines available across the United States. Visit www.cocorepublic.com.au

Five interior trends you will see everywhere in 2020

If you’re looking to revamp your home for 2020, we’ve got the five biggest trends for you to consider, as well as the hero pieces that will help you pull it off. Best part? You can source it all from Coco Republic.

1.     Chubby furniture

Deliciously curvy armchairs and sofas have been dominating our Instagram feed over the past few months so it’s time to embrace the ‘chubby’ life. Not only do they imbue a sense of chic attitude to your space, but you’ll be comfortably nestled in their soft lines. No one’s embraced this as well as the Atelier Sofa and Atelier Armchair.

2.     Texture, texture, texture

Don’t panic, linen is still in. But bring it to life with some luxurious silk cushions or some plush bouche armchairs to bring depth and elegance to your home, like the Milou Swivel Chair and Taya Cushion. Rich leathers also bring a level of sophistication, like the Burlington Chair.

3.     Go Raw

We’re all trying to lead a more sustainable lifestyle so natural materials are in and here to stay. Pair the Monty Nesting Side Tables with the Avalon Natural Jute Rug for natural luxury. Travertine stone and coloured marble is also getting a lot of love in tables and sculptural pieces as warmer tones replace the cold ones. For a beautiful statement, go for the Flex Red Marble Dining Table.

4.     Old and new side by side

If you’re wanting to refresh your space don’t be afraid to mix antique-style furniture and modern. They look best in stark contrast. Place an antique accent statement chair or chest of drawers against a contemporary crisp white wall to give your home a sense of ageless refinement.

Imbue some rustic glamour into your modern space with touches of warm brass, such as the Arnage Table Lamp.

5.     Pantone Classic Blue

Goodbye millennial pink, Pantone have spoken, and the colour of 2020 is Classic Blue. If your home is currently a neutral haven, don’t let this primary colour scare you. It will sit perfectly against a subdued warm neutral palette. Introduced it with timeless items like the elegant Bleecker Ottoman.

Blog written by Rebekah Currer

FLOR DE CAÑA LAUNCHES A LIMITED “LEGACY EDITION” TO PAY TRIBUTE TO ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Australian poet Peter Boyle featured in this collector’s edition.

(Sydney, 25th of June, 2018) Flor de Caña rum announced today the launch of a special edition of its Flor de Caña 12 Years and Flor de Caña 18 Years ultra-premium rums under the name “Legacy Edition”.  Available beginning July 2018, this special edition collection pays tribute to artists from around the globe through painting and poetry. The exterior packaging design features a spectacular original painting by Nicaraguan artist Augusto Silva and includes a book with a poetic anthology selected by Honduran poet Rolando Kattan, consisting of 49 poets representing 38 countries in 16 original languages.

The original artwork by Augusto Silva featured on the exterior packaging showcases his artful interpretation of the San Cristobal volcano, the most active in Nicaragua, which has become so iconic to the Flor de Caña brand for being the place where its rums are born and aged. The fertility of its soil, the volcanic climate to which the barrels are exposed during the ageing process and the enriched volcanic water contribute in creating singularly smooth and deliciously balanced rum.

In addition to the artful packaging, the “Legacy Edition” contains a poetry book with the work of internationally renowned poets from the five continents where Flor de Caña is available, including countries such as China, Russia, United States, countries from Latin America, Cañada, Europe and Australia. Representing Australia, the book features poems from Peter Boyle, internationally renowned Sydney poet and translator of poetry.  Peter has written 7 books and won numerous awards for his work.

On the 25th of June, 2018, Peter will speak at the oficial Legacy gift pack launch event held at the Lobo Plantation from 6pm in the presence of executives of Flor de Caña Rum, International Commercial Manager, Cristina Casado, Regional Manager Asia Pacific, Tanny Szeto and top executives of Australian distributor, Vanguard Luxury Brands.

The Flor de Caña “Legacy Edition” was developed to raise awareness and honour diversity in a world with countless languages, where poetry has the power to unite people under a single, universal language. The notions of time and geography are disrupted in the same way that Flor de Caña brings people together at the table with its extraordinary flavour and more than 125-year history.

About Flor de Caña

Flor de Caña, Nicaragua’s #1 exported brand, is present in over 40 countries worldwide and is one of the fastest growing premium rum brands in the United States. With more than 125 years and 5 generations of family tradition, Flor de Caña has been recognized as the world’s best rum in prestigious international competitions in London, San Francisco and Chicago. Flor de Caña, the leading premium rum in Central America, is manufactured and distributed by Nicaraguan Liquor Company, S.A. (CLNSA).

All media enquiries please contact Kim Veverka, Magnet PR  Product stockist and distribution by Vanguard Luxury Brands.

Back Row West opens in Sydney's CBD North

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Located within the historic AON Tower, ‘Back Row West’ was inspired by Sydney’s maritime history, back in 1788 when the first fleet landed in Sydney, Kent Street was referred to as Back Row West.

Owned by Bobby Volcevski the man behind Sydney’s city based eateries, Merchants of Ultimo and franchise The Gardens, Back Row West’s location offers an excellent meeting place over delicious fresh food in the heart of the central city’s northern precinct. With the building’s recent foyer upgrade, the restaurants grand lobby location features high ceilings and a contemporary edge; with specific venue design completed by Architectus and Otto Design Interiors. Particular features include streamlined lighting and comfortable lounge styled chairs, all finished in a combination of American White Oak and Victorian Ash timber. Back Row West is the perfect location to relax and enjoy a consistent and menu.

Chef, Andrew Duncan has an impressive background, and has worked all over Australia with top chefs, most recently at Bowery Lane. The breakfast and lunch menu is fresh, modern and full of flavour boasting breakfast dishes such as the Protein Hotcake and Crispy Skin Salmon or Potato Gnocchi for lunch. Drinks include smoothies and cold pressed juices such as Cherry Ripe or a Vitamin King juice. The same juices are used a little later in the day one can enjoy a mandarin mojito or a spicy margarita. Corporate catering is also available for local business.

Corporate design and branding was handled by Gemma Warriner and Katie Dean.

Back Row West is open Monday to Friday 6.30am-4pm and Thursday/Friday evening for cocktails and small plates. Website www.backrowwest.com.au

Follow us on instagram @backrowwest

For all media inquiry’s and images, please contact Kim Veverka-Bray on kim@magnetpr.com.au

Tuna Poke Bowl for lunch

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Beautiful grand interior

Coffee anyone?

Front desk at Back Row West

Our barista in action

Delicious Smoothie's

Home made Granola and fresh fruit salad for breakfast, yum!

CHON Thai opens in the heart of Sydney's inner West

Chon (Thai for spoon), located in the heart of Sydney’s inner West suburb of Balmain features a delicious menu of modern Thai made by renowned chef, Pacharin “Air” Jantrakool. The restaurant, created by Michael Corrente’ also owner of Balmain institution, Blue Ginger nearby on Darling Street.

The BYO, 2-story restaurant houses 120 people and the menu boosts explosions of flavour from a large variety of appetizers, shared plates, salads, stir-fry’s, curries and deserts all inspired from Northern Thailand where chef originates. Chon’s wine list is interesting yet modest featuring quality wines perfectly matched to the menu.

With a large focus on excellent service, Chon’s interior is simple and fresh featuring white washed walls, polished concrete floors and the ceiling a sea of white paper lanterns dancing in the breeze.

About Michael Corrente’

Michael Corrente’ is no stranger to the Sydney restaurant business. He started out learning the basics in a busy, high volume function center 22 years ago it was not long before he became the new kid on the block opening his first restaurant on Norton St, Café Norton. Having been involved in 25 restaurants – some notable ones include Café Norton, Luna Blu on Norton Street, Big Muma’s in Woollahra and 17 years ago opened Blue Ginger in Balmain. Michael is passionate about great food and wine, trying new food and cultures around the world and family. Travelling frequently to Asia on a culinary tour he likes to keep in touch with Asian cuisine worldwide. A lover of flavorsome street food using local produce and ingredients handmade, one can easily see where his inspiration came from for Chon Thai.

ABOUT PACHARIN “AIR” JANTRAKOOL – CHEF AT CHON.

Born in Chang Mai in Northern Thailand, chef Air as we know her is the youngest in a family of 13. She studied a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition as well as in teaching and started out her career educating high school students about food and nutrition. After the death of her parents she moved to Sydney in 1990 to pursue her dream of cooking and living in Sydney. After completing her masters in communication she worked at renowned Thai restaurant, Sailor’s Thai in the Rocks. After this closed she opened her own restaurant with a partner, ‘Tapioca’ in Cremorne which sold to then spend some time consulting to restaurants in Melbourne.

Air began working at Chon as head Chef since it’s opening in December 2015. She is passionate about modern Thai cuisine taught to her from a young age by her mother. She prides herself in using seasonal produce and making all ingredients from scratch, all her herbs are brought in from Thailand and she uses only the best quality meat Sydney has on offer. She takes great pleasure in creating new dishes and seeing people satisfied and happy after they have eaten her delicious, mouth watering creations.

Check out their new site designed by Greg Le Sueur and Magnet PR http://www.chonthai.com.au Images by Rose Photos. For all PR opportunities and images contact Kim Veverka-Bray, kim@magnetpr.com.au

Betel Leaf with smoked trout, ginger, lime, roasted coconut and caramelized palm sugar

Grilled scallop with mint, coriander, red shallots and chilli lime dressing

Braised ox cheek massaman curry with sweet potatoes and onion

Dessert

Upstairs at Chon Thai

Ambiance downstairs