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From Flowers to Experiences: Five Timeless Gifts You Can Give All Year Round

From Flowers to Experiences: Five Timeless Gifts You Can Give All Year Round

Some occasions call for a certain kind of gift – champagne for an engagement, booties for a baby shower, dinnerware as a wedding present – while others are defined by what we give, like chocolate eggs for Easter or a panettone for Christmas. But a perfect pairing needn’t have an established match. Here are five gifts that transcend occasions.

Summer Is for Aperitivo Hour – Here’s How To Set the Table

Summer Is for Aperitivo Hour – Here’s How To Set the Table

28 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Special Woman in Your Life

28 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Special Woman in Your Life

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Mud Australia Brings Its Premium Porcelain and Considered Ceramics to Brisbane

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Mud Australia Brings Its Premium Porcelain and Considered Ceramics to Brisbane

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The Interior Design Trends for 2026, According to Top Designers

The Interior Design Trends for 2026, According to Top Designers

Some of Australia’s leading interior experts share where they’re drawing inspiration from for the year ahead.

25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Boyfriends, Husbands or Someone a Little More Ambiguous

25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Boyfriends, Husbands or Someone a Little More Ambiguous

Slick Japanese-made shirting, Up There store’s Adidas collab, and an ambient release from a Melbourne-based producer. If you’re stuck for (un)swoony gift ideas, this is a solid place to start.

A Manly House That Feels Like Living In a Rainforest

A Manly House That Feels Like Living In a Rainforest

Holocene House sets a new benchmark for sustainable homes in Australia. A creek-like pool, a lush plant canopy and reimagined coastal views bring the outdoors in.

Best Australia sex toy brands and lube for 2025

If It Pleases You: The 12 Best Sex Toy Brands (and Accessories) To Shop

Discreet packaging, skincare-inspired ingredients and toys that are chic enough to leave on your night stand: this is the new generation of brands to get into bed with.

“It’s Quite a High Failure Rate”: Meet the Aussie Designer Turning Metal into Pillowy, Inflatable Forms

“It’s Quite a High Failure Rate”: Meet the Aussie Designer Turning Metal into Pillowy, Inflatable Forms

Douglas Powell’s sculptural designs defy expectation, blurring the line between function and art. And they’re on display as part of the prestigious 2025 NGV Rigg Design Prize.

Sheet Society’s New Sleepwear Line, Le Labo’s Limited-Run Candle, and More Homewares on Our January Wishlist

Sheet Society’s New Sleepwear Line, Le Labo’s Limited-Run Candle, and More Homewares on Our January Wishlist

Plus spiky glassware, speckled butter pots and tablecloths scribbled with seafood motifs, all by small Australian makers. Here’s what our editors are adding to cart this month.

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Here Are 15 of the Best Beach Towels for Pleasing Post-Swim Vibes

From retro stripes to neutral hues, these beach towels are peak summer. Check out some of the best Aussie brands from Kobn, Mayde, Clothing the Gaps and more.

Win a $1500 Bed Threads Voucher for a 2026 Home Refresh

Win a $1500 Bed Threads Voucher for a 2026 Home Refresh

New year, new space. We’ve teamed up with Bed Threads to help you overhaul your home for 2026 – from its French flax linen sheets to plush bathroom essentials and stunning homewares.

The best food storage containers for toxic-free meal prep

Seven of the Best Food Storage Containers for Stylish, Non-Toxic Meal Prep

Ditch the toxic tubs buried in the back of your cupboard and invest in these chic, eco-friendly and versatile designs.

When It’s Too Late for Shipping, These E-Gift Cards Will Arrive on Time

When It’s Too Late for Shipping, These E-Gift Cards Will Arrive on Time

Treat them to fashion favourites from Alemais and Dinosaur Designs, travel stays at Airbnb and Unyoked, plus more vouchers across food, beauty and home.

We’ve Finally Found a Stylish Sofa Bed That Delivers a Great Night’s Sleep

We’ve Finally Found a Stylish Sofa Bed That Delivers a Great Night’s Sleep

Eva’s Slideaway sofa has won a Good Design Award for its sleek, contemporary design, and it’s now this Broadsheet editor’s hosting pride and joy.

Gallery: All the (Very Good) Dogs Our Photographers Snapped This Year

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Gallery: All the (Very Good) Dogs Our Photographers Snapped This Year

Get some doggy dopamine in the form of grinning retrievers, hungry bulldogs, sleepy cavaliers and totable dachshunds – here are some of our favourite dog photos from 2025.