Journal

What looks beautiful and smells even better? It’s Leif! A range of beautiful, botanical skincare in picture perfect packaging. But there’s more to the story than that… bespoke packaging. Starting ...
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With a change in season coming, we’re thinking about nesting in homely living spaces – ready to create some warm and cosy rooms for a season spent mostly indoors. Inspired by the ‘Repair’ story fr...
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In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of the wonder women that make up our A&C team (not that we need any excuse or diarised date to do so!)Meet s...
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So you’re a big ol’ fan of the dried floral look and you want to have a crack at creating your own? Go you! We’re all about getting crafty with different materials to make something beautiful for y...
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When it’s finally time to get back to work, the transition from sunblock to spreadsheets can be a difficult one.With a new year ahead, we're making it a goal to create and maintain a calming, mini...
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There’s no need to trek for miles this summer when you can create an exotic retreat like this in your own backyard. With everything you need to camp out for the day, this homemade picnic possie we...
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For me, Christmas is going to be a bit different this year. The family home I grew up in was recently sold and the annual family dinner, held there every year, is now up for a re-think. It’s sad t...
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Summer breeze, makes me feel fine, sitting in this coastal room of mine! The warm, balmy days are fast approaching and so too are the summer escapes to our favourite coastal getaway spot – our re...
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St. Agni was founded in 2014 by Byron Bay’s Lara and Matt Fells, with the vision of creating quality, simple and luxurious items that reflect the iconic beauty and freedom of the Australian coastal...
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Want to make your home feel more like a sanctuary? When life gets a little crazy, it’s important to create a little corner of calm for yourself. In our latest Room Reveal, we’ve created an e...
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You know that lovely moment when you finally make it home after a long, hectic day? Let us help make that moment even sweeter with an entranceway that’s feels like a big, welcoming hug just wait...
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Be mindful. Shop well. Use less.Plastic Free July is here, marking the launch of our new ‘THOUGHTFULLY’ range – a considered collection of everyday items to help you simplify your space and reduce...
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The winter months have set in, and so too has our mood for keeping warm and cosy inside. We’re picturing a crackling fire, a hearty stew and some Netflix on the telly… and we’ve been working on the...
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So, you find out your pregnant… it’s an exciting time, but if this is your first child, the unknown can also be a little scary and confusing! For example, figuring out where to start with planning ...
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While its purpose may traditionally be more ‘function’ than ‘form’, the bathroom is likely to be one of the most frequented spaces in your home, and yet despite its importance, I’ve often noticed ...
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Happy Easter! I look forward to Easter every year because it provides a great excuse to take some time out with family and enjoy eating extravagantly together over a special long weekend. While a ...
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In 2017, with two new retail stores and an ever-growing product range, it became clear our growing little A&C family needed a new place to call home, so when we stumbled across an old and run ...
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Dulux Autumn 2018 Colour Trends
This might sound a little crazy... but the latest colour trend update from Dulux may just have us looking forward to the onset of Autumn. At least, these images are certainly invoking those change-...
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New year, new room! With fresh beginnings in mind, I was inspired to take on a bedroom style re-set to help get the new year off to a good (looking) start. My hopes are for a calming and peaceful 2...
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Drinks Anyone? If you are anything like me, Summer is the season that invites you outside for late afternoon cocktails on a daily basis. For a Summer Outdoor setting we’ve been inspired by the late...
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People often ask me for advice on what to do with small or awkwardly sized areas in their homes. When I see these spaces, I must agree some spots are more challenging than others to make look beaut...
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For such a small wee country at the bottom of the world map, the talent and creativity that comes out of New Zealand always blows me away. This month I am proud to be a kiwi with this 100% NZ Desig...
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This room reveal has to be some of the most relaxed styling I have ever done. Inspired by the Palm Road Art print I got straight into ‘island time’ and imagined a perfect scenario to relax and enjo...
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