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23.01.2022 The longer we sit at home the longer we have to think about what is important to us. #buyoncebuywell For more information, tips, suppliers and help implementing this in your own home sign up to MARG. Mondays: http://www.marg.studio

23.01.2022 HOME | As a self confessed homebody I love nothing more than rearranging my furniture, cooking up a storm and styling my home to reflect my life and personality. I’ve learnt everything from what to look for with window treatments, how to work out my personal style and how to make homemade spray and wipe with 3 ingredients. MARG. Mondays is the culmination of almost 8years of using Mondays to research, explore and learn new things. ... Subscribe to my mailing list and let me share all things RENOVATE | ART | HOME with you. Link in bio. @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more

21.01.2022 Where on earth does an interior designer find products and materials for your homes? The answer is trade fairs! Trade fairs like Denfair (@denfair) are held in convention centres for thousands of people to see the latest offerings from local and some international suppliers. The beauty is we see a lot in one space, the downside is these kinds of event are too big to be held this year. Needless to say we will be hanging out for them to reopen again, if only so I can go ...and squish myself into this love seat by @makerandson In the meantime if you’d like to keep in touch with new suppliers, products and materials I am researching, subscribe to my monthly newsletter via my website. See more

20.01.2022 ISCD STUDENTS - a little social proof to you that your educators are pals in real life. Thank you to Michael for popping by to do some heavy lifting for me at the Paddo Pad (but really we are just posing for a photo ). Michael and I met while teaching online for @iscdeducation and quickly discovered we’d both studied Architecture before realising we had a passion for the smaller details of interiors. We also recognised that styling and colour were sticking points for us ...but are constantly practicing these skills which has been made easier by having talented colleagues! For a full behind the scenes of this styling projects, subscribe to my website and look out for October’s MARG. Monday coming in a few weeks. RENOVATE ART HOME

20.01.2022 Erin Morgan textile artist (of the year) A few months ago Erin kindly agreed to work on a commission for the Paddo Pad. Last week Erin came to help me install them and holy moly they are even more amazing in real life (if that’s possible). The works are made from a combination of traditional painting layered with silks and painted fabric to create a unique artwork that will be loved for many years to come.... HANGING TIP the centre of the artworks hang at 1.5m from the ground to allow the viewer to see them at eye height. For more tips on how to hang your artworks with confidence and a chat with Erin about commissioning artworks jump over to my website (link in bio). #MARGnificent

18.01.2022 Anyone with some spare pocket money?!

17.01.2022 Emily’s work is high quality, she has an eye for detail and is so flexible. Hoping to deliver the same results for this next project. On the weekend I met some old clients for a new project in Central West NSW. This Grand Old Lady looks to be over 100 years old and constructed from the traditional wattle and daub method. In a series of more recent additions the house has been entirely glad in asbestos sheeting and there is a small lean to kitchen and bathroom. Much to d...o! Subscribe to my email list for my upcoming run down of what I found on site as well as the second wattle and daub house I found in not such great shape. @ Comte de Cabonne See more

15.01.2022 Service option #2 | Interior Design After an initial free 30min phone call the next step is to make a very clear path to follow to make sure we consider all details at the right point. It starts like this...... 1 | THE FIRST MEETING We will meet on site to discuss the nitty gritty/requirements of the project and put together your proposal. Proposal includes: Return brief Scope of works Quote Initial design ideas we have discussed on site. This meeting and resulting proposal is charged at a flat fee of $500 + GST with no obligation to continue. At the very least you end up with a good plan of how to go ahead with your renovation. Jump over to my website to see a detailed description of each of the phases that follow from the initial meeting or book in your free phone call through the link in my bio. See more

14.01.2022 Local artist profile | Lauren Bamford Up now on MARG. Monday blog (link in bio). An improvised still life series shot on location around the world. These quirky works are for sale via Lauren’s website.... 11 x 14" at $150 12 x 16" at $200 16 x 24" at $300 (sold out Melbourne II VB) 24 x 32" at $400 28 x 40" at $600 All are in editions of 10. . . . . #localartists #melbourneartist #melbourneartists #TheArtBuyersCourse #buyoncebuywell #photographer #australianphotography #buyingart #designbloggers #designblog #interiordesignblog #interiordesignblogger #interiordesignaustralia #interiordesigninspiration #artforinteriors #artistprofile #sydneyinteriordesigner #melbourneinteriordesigner #hangingart #artworkforsale #interiortips #arttips #arttipsandtricks #vb #xxxxgold #flowerphotography

14.01.2022 It's often believed that you need to fill every single blank wall in your house to make it complete. Or even that buying something cheap from a chain store is the only option you have for buying art within your budget. In fact, I know sometimes people feeling paralysed by the choices out there that they often don’t do anything at all. ... Do you guess where an artwork is hung without any real certainty? You're not alone. I was stuck doing/thinking these things too. Until I realised exactly how to choose artworks and hang them with absolute certainty AND do so on an assistant’s salary. It’s much more straight forward than you might think. I'm going to be sharing step by stephow you can buy your own timeless art to make your house into a hometoo in the free webinar I'm running. Sign up via the link in my bio. by Evi O... this was my first adult piece of art, bought from Saint Cloche gallery. @saint_cloche @evi_o

13.01.2022 After completing my architecture and interior design studies I took a job as an EA to one of Sydney’s best art consultants. We worked on private client and boutique hotel art collections. I started assisting with the hanging of client’s collections with NO idea of the names of half the artists and no idea how to hang art. We were dealing with price tags in the 10s and 100s of thousands and it was feeling impossible to me that I would find something that told a story to me and... was within my budget. Fast forward 5 years and I’m teaching interior design and working with my own private interior design clients. From the beginning my clients and students alike were asking me to help them choose art. Art is such a personal decision so I found it difficult to know how I could do this for clients. Since then I’ve developed some foolproof steps that allow me to guide clients through their art choices so they can buy works they will love for years not months. Join my free webinars as I share my step by step guide for buying timeless art that tells a story (without breaking your budget). Webinar link in my bio, first one is at 10am tomorrow (Friday 2nd). #besmartwithyourart #TheArtBuyersCourse

13.01.2022 How the heck do you work with an interior designer?! There are 3 ways MARG. Studio can come to your rescue. Service option #1 | Free Send Help! phone call. ... Are you feeling a little lost about how to start your project? unsure if you need an interior designer (or architect or building designer)? collecting a whole bunch of random ideas or samples with no idea of how to implement them? unsure what an interior designer can actually does for you? I know how hard this can be so please book in time for your free phone call to help get you underway (with no obligations to MARG. Studio). I want your project to get off on the right foot and share with you what I know! Link in bio to book. Emily #bemoremarg See more

12.01.2022 RENOVATE How good is the smell of saw dust or angle grinders on a building site? Floor plans are one of my favourite parts of a renovation process. It’s a puzzle that needs to be solved to make the most of an existing space. Working on older homes gives me the opportunity to create a beautiful connection between old and new. I’ve learnt a lot about materials, spatial planning and what to look for in the renovation process to make sure no mistakes are built. I’ve got a Flo...orplan 101 guide available on my website to get a little preview. MARG. Mondays is the culmination of almost 8years of using Mondays to research, explore and learn new things. Subscribe to my mailing list and let me share all things RENOVATE ART HOME straight to your inbox at the start of each month. Link in bio. @ Orange, New South Wales

11.01.2022 Let’s talk about floor plans! Floor plans are technical drawings that will accurately document the design of your space. If you aren’t used to reading them they might not mean much to you. Floor plans evolve from rough and sketchy in the early stages of design to the more refined version your builder will work with. The above sketch is from the very early design stages of a worker’s cottage in Flemington. This sketch is really only for me to work out if my clients... have everything they needed and what changes we needed to make. The final version was a lot slicker. Swipe to have a look! What are the biggest issues you’ve had with floor plans?! Let me know below. If you’d like some assistance with your floor plans, get my free Floor Planning 101 checklist here: http://www.marg.studio/fp101 See more

11.01.2022 Challenge accepted Thanks @homes_by_ivy ... I’ve met so many fabulous people and especially women since I started @buildhercollective a few months ago. ...and thank you @emilyosmond and @biancavirtue for this day over two years ago when we were able to frolic around South Melbourne taking photos.

11.01.2022 I’ve bought my first power tool (and I need some help)! I found this gem on Gumtree a few months ago and decided to try my hand at sanding it back and refinishing it. Now I’m a little bit hooked and my nightly routine is scouring the internet for my next project (second chest of drawers purchased ). Wool bales included for scale ... I need help with varnishes... who has done this before and has tips on what to look for?! . . . . #diyideas #diyfurniture #diyfurnituremakeover #chestofdrawers #timberfurniture #doityourselfproject #interiorproduct #interiorproducts #buyfurniture #interiordesigninspiration #interiordecorator #floorplan #buyoncebuywell #sustainablefurniture #livingroomfurniture #bedroomfurniture #bunnings #bunningswarehouse #newhomeowner

11.01.2022 Thank you everyone for playing along the last few weeks... now you know what I’ve been doing in the last few months. What will The Art Buyer’s Course do for you? Give you confidence to purchase timeless art that tells a story to you.... Learn how to avoid trends in art. Understanding framing and lighting your work. Create a plan for existing artworks to identify opportunities for new works. Use my 5 hanging rules to make sure you never guess your art hanging again. What’s inside The Art Buyer’s Course ? The Collector’s Curriculum which includes: Module 1 | What do you like? Module 2 | Plan of Art-Tack Module 3 | Buy once, buy well Plus a bunch of resources I have been working on since I started in the art and design industries almost ten years ago. Send me a message if you are curious to know more. Enrolments close on Tuesday. #besmartwithyourart

10.01.2022 Operation white paint. Working on a concept design that is (not) coastal where we will be taking some of the features you would expect to see in a coastal design to create an airy and light space without being too obvious coastal. I’m currently running through the process of selecting paint which includes painting big sample swatches to see how it changes with the light in the space.... This is Mist by Porter’s Paints I have a full run down on how interior designers choose paint over on MARG. Mondays. . . . . #porterspaints #choosingpaint #interiorpaint #interiorpainting #housepaint #housepainting #interiorcolor #colourconsultant #colourconsultation #wallcolour #livingroomstyle #livingroomideas #coastalhome #coastalstyle #blueandwhitedecor #blueandwhitehome #homedecorator #interiordesignaustralia #interiordesire #designprocess #interiormilk #rattan #rattandecor #rattanlovers #livingroominspo #australiandesigner #australiandesign #australiandesigner

08.01.2022 A very timely WFH situation in the Paddo Pad. Who loves a before and after ... Interior + Styling @bemoremarg (me!) @gs_tagram @sherimcmahonphoto ... @farmtofloral @stylecraftfurniture . . . . #interiordesigninspiration #joinerydesign #deskdesign #workfromhomelife #sydneyinteriordesigner #interiordesigneraustralia #madeinaustralia #australianmadecampaign #smallbusinesssupport #supportsmallbiz #sustainabledesigner #interiorcrush #homeofficedesign #smallspaceliving #apartmentliving #apartmentstyle #smallspacedesign #designbuild #beforeandafterhome #materialselection #interiorspecialist #specifications #woodinterior #woodturning #kitchendesignideas #bathroomrenovation #openplan #openplanliving #openplankitchen

07.01.2022 WIN AN ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR HOME I’ll do you a deal, I would love to know what you like about art so in exchange I am giving you a chance to win your own house illustrated by me and printed by Hound + Bone Studio @houndandbonestudio . (I also want a sketch project for the weekend!) Don’t want your own house? No worries, why not enter for a unique birthday present for a friend or family member.... How to enter: 1. Click here http://www.marg.studio/winanillustration/ 2. Fill out my short feedback form (1min max. promise). 3. Click ENTER NOW and voila, you’ve entered. 4. Bonus entries for anyone who shares this post to social media and tags me (stories or posts). Whose house would you like to see illustrated? Let me know below The Nitty Gritty The winner will be announced on Sunday 23rd August on instagram. Australian entries only please (I’m the one paying for shipping sorry gang!). Anyone can enter and the winner will be chosen at random. Bonus entries for social media shares + tags. The winner has two weeks to contact me with a photograph of the house to be illustrated before the competition will be redrawn. @ Victoria See more

07.01.2022 Always looking, I can’t help it! Out and about in Balmain. My camera roll has a very one track mind... house, house, house, sunset, house. The simple things. @ Balmain, New South Wales, Australia

04.01.2022 Service option #3 | Furniture, Art + Styling Maybe you already love the shell of your home but do you: Feel a bit stuck on how to arrange your furniture, or... Are unsure how to finish off your space with accessories (eg. Cushions, lamps, throws, rugs etc), or Already have some art but are not sure how to install it to complement the overall design, or Are looking to purchase some art and are not sure where to start. Book in a free 30min chat (link in my bio) to discuss which elements you might need to finish off your space. See more

02.01.2022 Hanging artwork in a bedroom... is your instinct to hang your work over your bed head? You’re not alone BUT how will you admire your precious purchase when you are lying in bed scrolling on Instagram?! You’re not! Art tip #8346 Find opportunity in blank walls that can be seen from bed so you can appreciate the work everyday. ... Hanging a work over a bed also makes it near impossible to hang the work according to my no#1 art hanging rule (art centre at 1500mm above the ground). Photography by @sherimcmahonphoto of The Paddo Pad (new photos finally up on my website). Be smart with your art.

02.01.2022 MATERIAL SELECTION.... send help! Hands up who has selected materials for a renovation. Do you start with the flooring? What sort of bench top can I have? Does that material match the other ones? ... These are the kinds of questions I get from clients and students alike as they go through the process of material selection. You can go around and around in circles a million times before getting the selection right for your space. Tip #2 - Talk to suppliers! There is no substitute for seeing a material in person to touch and feel a product to know if it’s right for you. Many materials have a great depth of colour or texture that simply can’t be reflected in an image. The image above has a selection of suppliers that could get your started! October’s MARG. Mondays are coming out this coming Monday. Make sure you are in the loop for more ideas on choosing materials, a behind the scenes on a styling photoshoot I’ve just finished and something special coming soon to MARG. Studio. Subscribe via the link in my bio. @sherimcmahonphoto

02.01.2022 ART As a kid my Grandmother (the real MARG(aret)) used to read us a book called Roy and Matilda which is about two mice who explore the paintings at the AGNSW after dark. This was my first introduction to art and I still love walking across the squeaky floors of the permanent collection at the AGNSW where the artworks from this book are. After 3 years working with an art consultant I have learnt a thing or two about how art is bought and hung properly to make the most of... your space. Working as an interior designer my clients have trouble finding art that suits their style, budget and space. MARG. Mondays is the culmination of almost 8years of using Mondays to research, explore and learn new things. Subscribe to my mailing list and let me share all things RENOVATE ART HOME straight to your inbox at the start of each month. Link in bio. @ Art Gallery of New South Wales See more

01.01.2022 Is this you?? This has been many of my clients and interior design students. Large, white walls are fabulous opportunities but can be extremely overwhelming to tackle when it comes to buying something you will have for a long time and knowing how much to spend. I have a step by step method for choosing what size to look for on your walls to remove the guesswork.... Join me for my second last webinar this afternoon at 2pm (Monday 5th) so I can walk you through how I would tackle this. Find the free registration on my profile. Last class happening tomorrow night at 8pm. It will be recorded for anyone who can’t make it so register anyway to receive it. #besmartwithyourart Be seeing you soon, Emily