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NewsThe Guest Edit: Sheet Society Founder Hayley Worley Talks the Biggest Colour and Pattern Trends of 2022
Owner of Sheet Society and design extraordinaire Hayley Worley chatted to Concrete Playground about all colour trends you need to be across this year.
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NewsKmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP
The Aussie department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.
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NewsThai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How
From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning Homes, Bars and Venues Have Been Named at the 2022 Interior Design Awards
Troye Sivan's house is among this year's award-winners — and Melbourne's dazzling digital-only gallery The Lume was commended for its installation design.
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NewsR.M.Williams Has Launched a Limited-Edition Capsule Collection
With the special release celebrating the 90th birthday of the iconic brand, now is the time to nab your slice of Aussie history.
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NewsThese Australian Icons Are Turning 90 This Year — Here's How They've Made a Lasting Impact
A boot brand, a broadcaster and a big ol' bridge — say three cheers to this lot for reaching the big 9-0 in 2022.
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NewsThe Best Nurseries and Plant Shops in Brisbane
Fill your home and garden with gorgeous green babies from any of these Brisbane nurseries and plant shops.
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GuideThe Best 2023 Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels
There's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year thanks to the best Christmas markets in Brisbane.
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GuideTen Creative Events to Browse, Buy, Peer, Feast and Dance Your Way Through at Brisbane Art Design 2023
Art lovers and design devotees, May in Brisbane is your time to shine — here's what you need to see.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsEight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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NewsAll the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales
Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.
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GuideSix of This Year's Biggest Black Friday Sales
Score up to 70 percent off reusable cups, homewares and sportswear at these online sales.
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GuideBrisbane's Best New Spaces of 2018
Six of the most stunning and thought provoking new buildings, artworks and venues to arrive in Brisbane this year.
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GuideThe Eight Best Brisbane Shops for Unique Christmas Gifts
Because there's no international Christmas shipping deadline when you shop local.
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NewsSix Contemporary Lifestyle Brands That Are Turning Trash Into Treasure
These brands are repurposing agriculture and industry waste to create practical (and stylish) products.
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NewsAll the Profits From These New 'Literacy Is Freedom' T-Shirts Will Support First Nations Australians
Add this new shirt from Deus Ex Machina and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation to your wardrobe this Reconciliation Week.
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Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsA Massive Australian-First Alexander McQueen Exhibition Is Coming to the NGV This Summer
Over a quarter-century in the making, this wide-ranging exhibition features around 110 pieces designed by the late, great fashion star, plus art that inspired his work.
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NewsLego and MoMA's Gorgeous New 'Starry Night' Kit Lets You Make Your Own Van Gogh Masterpiece
Build van Gogh's iconic painting out of plastic bricks, then hang it on your wall.
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NewsHow to Bring Any Living Space to Life with Great Furniture
Design By Them founders Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis share their secrets to creating a stylish, personalised oasis you'll love to spend time in.
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NewsHelpful Styling Tips When Your Space (or Budget) Is Smaller Than Your Ideas
Leading interior designer Steve Cordony shares his expertise so you can create your dream home.
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NewsLego's Latest Adorable Floral Kits Let You Build Succulents and Orchids That No One Can Kill
Keen to fill your house with plants but don't have the greenest of thumbs? Build your own orchids and succulents out of Lego instead.
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NewsArnott's Has Released Tim Tam-Scented Candles So Your House Can Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits
To celebrate Mother's Day, the biscuit brand has dropped Tim Tam candles and Tim Tam diffusers — and they're only on sale until April 28.
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NewsThese Stunning Venues, Shops and Homes Are Shortlisted at the 2022 Australian Interior Design Awards
Australia's most stylish hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings have been named.
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NewsYou Can Now Slip Your Feet Into Dune Rats Volleys — and $10 From Every Pair Goes to Flood Relief
Green light some new Dunies shoes for your wardrobe, help folks who've been affected by the catastrophic floods.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan Handpicks Her Favourite Sustainable Brands
From all-natural skincare to local wineries lowering their carbon footprint, one of the country's most celebrated designers takes us through her sustainable daily staples.
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EventWest End Solstice Market
Friday, June 14, 2024
Davies Park, West End
The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.
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Event¡Viva Agave!
Friday, May 17, 2024
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Tequila and mezcal are battling for margarita supremacy at Cloudland for one night only.
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EventWinter Chalet at Customs House
Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane
Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.
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EventMilton by Moonlight
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Milton Markets, Milton
Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter.
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EventMad Science
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.
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EventBrunswick Street Live
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley
This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.
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EventRoller Rave 02
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Superordinary, Hamilton
Get your skates on rave-style at Northshore Brisbane's Superordinary, with DJ Phil Smart and Jen-E spinning tunes while you roll.
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EventDine BNE City
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.
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EventBoy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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EventDogs Day Out at Gasworks
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead
Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats, clothing and bedding to browse.
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NewsArnott's Has Just Released a Tim Tam Perfume If You'd Like to Smell Like Chocolate Biscuits All Day
To celebrate National Tim Tam, the biscuit brand has also launched its own Tim Tam merchandise store — but it'll only be up and running for a week.
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NewsEagle Street Pier Will Close Within Six Months to Make Way for a New $2.1-Billion Waterfront Precinct
The Eagle Street stretch of the river is about to undergo a huge transformation, gaining two new towers and 9000 square metres of public space.
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Eight Stunning Locally Made Jigsaw Puzzles for When Boredom Strikes (Again)
Got too much time to kill? Instead of flicking on the TV, give these beautiful, brain-tickling gems a go.
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NewsThe Guest Edit: An Organised Life Founder Beck Wadworth Handpicks Her Must-Have Books
From a Scandinavian interiors tome to a biography of the grand dame of Champagne, bookmark these stellar reads.
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NewsSeven Foolproof Gift Ideas No Matter Your Kris Kringle Budget
Get your work bestie, mate or mum a swag of great gifts — and be rewarded for your valiant shopping efforts.
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NewsVery Peri Is Pantone's "Inquisitive and Intriguing" 2022 Colour of the Year
The newly created colour combines "a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone".
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2021's Eat Drink Design Awards
2021's most stylish hospitality spaces include a St Kilda wine bar, Parramatta restaurant and Fortitude Valley coffee haven.
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NewsEight Stylish Products That Will Elevate Your Living Space
Minimal effort, maximum aesthetic reward.
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We're Giving Away Samsung's The Serif TV to One Lucky Design Lover
Level up your living room with this sleek TV — plus, we have some snazzy artworks as runner-up prizes.
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NewsHoMie's 90s-Inspired Disney Range Will Add a Whole New World of Nostalgia to Your Wardrobe
The colourful 18-piece collection adds Disney characters to the Melbourne brand’s t-shirts, shorts, hoodies and socks.
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Guide
The Best 2021 Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Produce, Presents and Festive Feels
With markets for plants and French-inspired wares, there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.
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NewsSeven Everyday Hacks for When You're Trying to Save But Don't Want to Miss Out on the Good Stuff
Work towards your dreams without becoming a total hermit.
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NewsBearded Dudes and Surfing Koalas: A Look Into the Colourful World of Mulga the Artist and His Plans for Summer
The Sydney-based artist gives us a rundown on his quirky characters and his love of the beach.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Heap of Kathmandu Beach Essentials for All Your Summer Adventures
Score these brightly patterned beach umbrellas, camping chairs and tees designed by Aussie street artist Mulga.
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NewsEight Homewares Stores for When You Want Budget-Friendly Wares That Aren't Flat-Pack
Give your space a much-needed spruce without blowing out your savings.
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All the Best Australian-Made Picnic Gear for Your Next Park Session
Keep your drinks cool and your shopping local when you plan your next picnic outing.
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NewsMeet Nonna's Grocer, The Concept Store Selling Homewares (Almost) Good Enough to Eat
The incredibly true-to-life fruit and vegetable candles look good enough to eat (just don't eat them).
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NewsThe Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW
Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.
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NewsIKEA Is Launching a Pink and Frilly Version of Its Famed (and Super Handy) Frakta Bag
The versatile blue-and-yellow bag is getting a makeover, with its pink sibling launching in November.
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NewsBreakfast Creek Is Getting an 80-Metre Green Bridge That'll Extend Kingsford Smith Drive's Riverwalk
Featuring dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, it's set to open in 2023.
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NewsBehind the Scenes: Why 'Concrete Playground' Wrote an Article on Prawn Cocktails, Espresso Martinis and Footy Pies
And how we brought these visual feasts to the digital page with a freelance illustrator on Fiverr.
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NewsSydney-Based Salty Gallery Is Turning Its Photos of NSW Beaches Into Jigsaw Puzzles
Bring the beach into your living room.
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NewsCameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Being Rolled Out on Queensland Roads
After a trial in 2020, the cameras will come into effect permanently across the state — and they can tell if you're not wearing your seatbelt, too.
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NewsMcDonald's Has Released a New Range of Peter Alexander PJs Covered in Burgers, Fries and Golden Arches
The fast food chain has teamed up with Peter Alexander to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
