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Don’t miss our Q&A with Sureen & Thomas Gouws of TOO Designs (page 42) while in our small business profile we chat to Chilly Towel founder, Tara Lock (page 10). In our trends feature we focus on colour of the year 2022, Bright Skies (page 40), while we also look at how the pandemic has made us feel even more connected to our homes (page 32). We share some amazing window displays to inspire your own visual merchandising story starting on page 56. This issue features plenty of new stuff for your store shelves including gifts for Christmas (page 78), kitchen & dining products (page 50) and the latest summer sizzlers (page 82).
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We chat to Chilly Towel founder, Tara Lock, about what inspired her to start her business and why her products are suitable for different purposes.
After being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins
Towel was initially launched in 2015
Lymphoma cancer and undergoing
as a lifestyle product for women and
chemotherapy, Lock realised the wider benefits of
men seeking a viable solution to
the towel and positioned the range as an effective
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aid for fevers and hot flushes, medical conditions,
small business
poor circulation, menopause, pregnancy and
a towel that would keep me cool after the gym,
sport related stresses.
but I have since discovered this product can assist
“After being diagnosed with cancer in 2015,
people for various reasons from overheating:
I was experiencing constant overheating
fevers, hot flushes, medical conditions, bad
throughout chemotherapy, so I started sourcing
circulation, menopause and sports and heat stress.”
and testing over 30 different cooling fabrics
With spring in full swing and summer just
before perfecting and bringing the Chilly Towel to
around the corner, there is huge demand for
life,” she explains.
the Chilly Towel, which balances out the slower
“Prior to my diagnosis, I was initially sourcing
winter months. OCTOBER 2021 11
small business
“Operating through the colder months like winter can be challenging due to the demand not
two convenient sizes for adults and children. Lock recently expanded into sleepwear and
being as high as summer, fortunately our current
launched a range of breathable, moisture-control
stockists repeatedly order throughout the year
sleepwear called Dry Chill.
which assists with keeping the business afloat.” Due to the hyper-evaporative fibres in the Chilly
Antibacterial and antimicrobial, the quick-drying fabric eliminates odour-causing bacteria on the
Towel, this unique towel becomes cooler than
skin and reduces sweat, discomfort and irritation
ambient air when wet, which enables the towel
during sleep.
to maintain a temperature that feels cool to the
“I found that during my chemotherapy, I was
skin. The fibres retain water, which provides
experiencing hot flushes especially throughout
cooling relief while staying dry to touch for hours.
the night, therefore preventing me from getting
It remains cold for hours and will not moisten
a proper sleep. This got me thinking about how
clothing or bed sheets when in use.
many other women out there may be experiencing
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similar issues, whether it’s from chemotherapy or menopausal issues.
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“The Dry Chill sleepwear is specially designed to lower body temperatures and assist in reducing night sweats, allowing women to get a betterquality rest. It also is super soft, comfortable and stylish,” she enthuses. Durable and long-lasting, the Dry Chill range is scientifically proven to withstand over 25,000 abrasion and pilling tests and maintain colour integrity and shape after washing. Lightweight, hypoallergenic and soft to the
wrinkle resistant for optimum breathability and visual aesthetic. “Dry Chill sleepwear was three years in the making. We engaged with a prominent Australian designer who helped us create the best quality
touch, the feminine garments are designed locally
fabric to ensure the components in the fabric
with real body shapes and sizes in mind, and is
provide the best sleepwear possible,” says Lock.
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level of customers. Our reviews are posted on our
front are your social pages, which is imperative
Instagram and our testimonial segment on our
to be consistently keeping up with new ideas for
website to feature how much we appreciate them.”
advertising and keeping your audience interested.
Lock’s own cancer journey inspired her to give
Therefore, each day is a constant to keep creating
back and partner with the National Breast Cancer
and to be unique, customer service is a number
Foundation (NBCF). For every pink towel sold, $2
one priority.
is donated to the NBCF to fund their research. “Contracted with NBCF, Chilly Towel is stocked in
“Since launching the Chilly Towel, we’ve been fortunate enough to be featured in magazines
pharmacies, oncology wards, sport stores and gift
and television, and we have had an overwhelming
shops all around Australia, and allocates $2 from
response by our customers who have shared their
every sale of the pink Chilly Towel to breast cancer
own story about how much the Chilly Towel has
research, prevention and support programs.”
improved their daily life.”
Like many small businesses in Australia, the
Lock is hopeful for 2022 and is looking forward
pandemic hit Chilly Towel hard. “Covid-19 has
to returning to some sort of normal life. She is also
been an incredibly difficult time for us all, but
busy planning some new collections.
especially small businesses. Luckily enough,
“Let’s hope 2022 brings us all normality in the
Australians have a great morale for supporting
business world and our personal lives. Chilly
small businesses, as well as the support from my
Towel is hoping to add to the sleepwear range
family and friends. Covid-19 affected my stock
and introduce a menswear line.” G
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MAKE DESIGNED OBJECTS Make Designed Objects (Make) opened its doors in 2003 and over 18 years the business has grown
Winner AWARDS 2021
to become one of Australia’s finest design stores. Providing its customers with an ever evolving
makers on product development and has
range of well-designed products is central to
partnered with major institutions in collaborative
Make’s DNA, says owner Patrick Coppel.
retail installations including the National Gallery
“We currently stock almost 4,500 products from
of Victoria and the Museum of Applied Arts and
over 150 brands—the work of over 300 different
Sciences (Powerhouse) in Sydney. A six-month
designers, refreshing up to 1,500 products per
retail collaboration at the NGV to coincide with
year,” he says.
the gallery’s Nordic Cool exhibition was extended
“This constant curation of the product range is a significant factor in keeping Make’s customers engaged and expanding in number. “The Carlton store’s six metre wide façade belies the 240 square metres that unfold over seven
to over a year due to the project’s success. Make has been an omnichannel business since before the term omnichannel was a part of the retail lexicon, adds Coppel. “The first Make website was launched on the
separate but interconnected spaces. The labyrinthine
first day of bricks and mortar trading in 2003. The
nature of the Make store experience provides
current website launched in 2016, built from the
customers with a sense of adventure and discovery.”
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Pre-pandemic, Make’s online channel accounted
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business, Make moved from a monthly email to a weekly model. The emails have a subscriber list of almost 30,000 and a highly engaged readership. Competitions have also been a feature of Make’s for a little over 30 per cent of direct sales and
recent customer engagement including a ‘100
contributed another 35 per cent of sales through
Grapefruit and a Free Fink Jug’ competition,
online searches leading to instore sales. During
asking customers to share their creative
the six months of 2020 lockdowns this moved to
endeavours during lockdown, and a ‘What’s Your
100 per cent online with non-lockdown periods
Favourite Make Product?’ competition asking
now running at approximately 50 per cent online
customers to explain why a particular purchase
and 50 per cent instore.
from Make still makes them smile.
Despite the storefront being closed for six months
“Responses to these competitions and others
during the 2020/21 financial year, Make had its
have been enormous and heartening at a time
best year ever increasing revenue by 30 per cent
when many people are feeling isolated.
and operating profit by 131 per cent, a significant jump for a business after 18 years of trading. Though its business model is product driven,
“In a digital environment where consumers are bombarded with generic sales messaging, Make’s emails and customer engagement seek to
the company is also built on regular customer
personalise the experience by engaging in a mode
engagement. In 2020 as Melbourne locked down
that’s humorous and relevant to the reader’s life,
and the online channel became central to the
rather than simply their purchasing,” says Coppel. OCTOBER 2021 19
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TIGMI TRADING Over the past five years Tigmi Trading has grown organically, however, with a clear vision to create a platform that merges
for those that step foot inside.” While the business has grown
beautiful design, artisanship and stories from all over the globe,
and developed, its ethos
and holds reverence for timeless, sustainable and ethical design
has remained the same, says
principles, says founder and creative director, Danielle McEwan.
McEwan.
“We have built our collections from years of travel and connecting
“We believe in considered
with traditional artisans, taking their time-honoured skills from places
design and aim to curate and
such as Morocco, Turkey, Italy and France and marrying them with
create timeless and unique
our passion for iconic vintage furniture and handmade design to
pieces that are made to last, and
create a truly eclectic collection that in our view, represents the
that evoke and inspire.”
meaning of the modern home,” she explains. In the past year alone, Tigmi Trading has moved into its own studio space, launched its own rug line, and is currently developing several locally made products. “We don’t think of ourselves solely as a store—we are a working studio, a warehouse, a showroom and an immersive retail space. It was never our intention to create a shop, but rather an experience
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HOUSE OF ORANGE House of Orange was started
Orange Furniture and HKLiving
changing dispatch operations
in 2006 by husband and wife
homewares was enormous
to a retail one, training new
team, Hans and Ursula van
and within 36 months we have
and existing staff, investing
Schoonhoven, as a tiny furniture
been able to build a strong and
in vehicles, investing in
making business.
very selective network of 300
computers and software to deal
retailers around the country,”
with retail growth and in the
says Hans.
meantime keeping the pillar
In 2012 it grew to a small business with 14 staff and after acquiring the exclusive
Business was going very
distribution rights for Australia
well until Covid hit and
to global brand HKLiving, the
everything changed.
business grew to 30 staff.
“In complete survival mode
of our business, our furniture manufacturing, going too.” Long 90 to 100 hour working weeks have paid off as the
“What we were hoping
we had to overnight change our
business is still there, in fact it’s
for actually eventuated: the
business model from a wholesale
stronger than ever with a large
synergy between House of
model to a retail model with
social media following and
online shop/showroom.
serious interest from overseas for
“Building a new website,
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its Australian made furniture.
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SPOILT GIFT & HOMEWARES Spoilt Gift & Homewares is a well-known gift store amongst
only survive but to move Spoilt
Melbournians with four shops located around the Melbourne CBD,
into a better position for the
one in Port Melbourne and one at Highpoint Shopping Centre.
future with our online store,”
The first store opened 16 years ago, when owner Chelsea McIntosh recognised the need for a store like Spoilt for the busy CBD workers in
she says. Spoilt stores originally were
all the office towers. Soon after she opened the second store and by
strategically located at the base
2019 she was operating eight stores and one online business.
of busy office towers to create
“We are very proud of what we have accomplished in the past 16
a convenient location for the
years, but especially that we have been able to survive the past 18
busy CBD workforce, however,
months by making the changes necessary and working hard to not
McIntosh had to very quickly reimagine her business strategy as the pandemic completely decimated the city workforce and therefore Spoilt’s customer base. “Thankfully our online store was starting to take off and in March 2020 we launched our new website which was able to keep the business successfully trading through the Victorian lockdowns. We closed our two weakest trading stores and moved them out of the CBD to Port Melbourne and Highpoint to allow us to have a busy Christmas trade outside of the city.”
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ZAKKIA is the place where quality, simple designs and minimalist aesthetics come to life. Our unique designs are handmade using natural organic materials. Our pots, tableware, glassware and original homewares are a celebration of the natural beauty of their raw materials and the artisan finish of the handmade process. Each product in our range is has been designed by ZAKKIA and made by hand. Some are thrown on potting wheels while others are hand poured into moulds for consistency.
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Our range of ceramic kitchenware is hand produced in Northern Vietnam in a small ceramic village where our partners have been creating homewares for over 900 years, passing down their skills generation to generation. One of our other partners in Northern Vietnam sources clay from the back yards of different family members depending on what type of finish we are working on. So each product in our collection really is one of a kind! Our glass and brass is all handcrafted in family artisan studios in India. Our relationships with our India partners is made up of trust and honesty, we support them to ensure social responsibility is achieved in their workplace.
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We regulary visit our partners in India and Vietnam on both business and social levels, they are our friends as well as our colleagues. Deborah x Creative Director/Designer
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1. Kapok - This stunning NEW 21∶02 ZAKKIA Collection has been created to display a simple texture symbolic of the Kapok fruit when dried and cracking. A bush tree native to Australia which is a key calendar marker for the indigenous Jawoyn people. Available in black and white. Enquire about a free mini sample today. 2. Speckle - Our Speckle Collection is carefully designed in Australia by ZAKKIA and beautifully handmade by our Vietnamese partners. The speckles are a natural reaction from the heat in the kilning process and it gives every product its own unique pattern. 3. Burlap - This unique textured collection really emphasises the beauty of hand crafted ceramic pieces. They are reminiscent of the raw texture of hessian and the shiny look and feel of natural linoleum. 4. Dala Horse - The Dala Horse has become a symbol of traditional Swedish handicraft, its name coming from its home province, Dalarna, in central Sweden. 5. Pots & Planters - We design & make a wide range ceramic, concrete and lightweight fibreglass pots and planters. 6. Tab - The finish of the ceramic is slightly textured and uneven, and each piece is individually handcrafted. The is the beauty of buying handmade, your bowl will be like no other. Featured here is our Tab Dish. 7. Assorted Bar & Kitchen Accessories - Are both beautiful & functional. 8. Barrel Bin - Small Brass - A beautiful hand crafted solid brass discreet bin with a black metal insert for easy empting. The Brass cover simply lifts off. 9. Bud Vase - Set of 4 - The outer finish of the vases is very textural and raw, while the inside is a clear glossy glaze. We have added a thick inner base to the Bud Vases so that they are heavy enough to hold your stems upright without loosing the delicate form.
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Finalist DALGARNO’S OF ELSTERNWICK
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Dalgarno’s of Elsternwick was
customers, says owner Dean
established over 100 years ago
Harding, including a thriving
Now everything is available
in 1913. It is a fourth generation
online business.
with just a few clicks from our
independent homewares
“Over the years many visitors
subsidiary online company—
retailing business based in
to the store had expressed a
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Melbourne.
desire to purchase items online,”
Broken Hill to Brisbane you can
he explains.
now get quality homewares
The philosophy behind Dalgarno’s is to provide quality
“In 2011 we made the
delivered to your door at a great
homewares at exceptionally
decision to start a national
price. We use the latest online
good prices to its loyal local
online homewares business.
platforms to facilitate a seamless online experience.” Whilst the last two years have been extremely challenging for all retailers, Dalgarno’s bricks and clicks strategy has seen its business grow significantly in spite of the Covid pandemic. “Dalgarno’s is known as a truly independent retailer. We only stock the best and items only make it into the store if we would be happy to have them in our home. Our staff has many years of homewares experience and offer tremendous advice on an extensive range of products.”
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Finalist THE HOME PROVEDORE The Home Provedore is a small locally owned retailer in downtown Fremantle, Western Australia and stocks a range of kitchenware items as well as homewares and gifts. “We have become an icon in our community because of our great service, extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff and our cruisy, welcoming atmosphere,” says Scott Mcallister. “Everyone feels at home at The Home Provedore.” Like retailers the world over The Home Provedore faced some struggles with the online shopping revolution and the global pandemic. “Although we have been blessed to be in WA where covid has had only a small impact compared to our fellow retailers around the world, it did force us to up our social media presence and go online as well. A steep, but enjoyable learning curve,” adds Mcallister.
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Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 palettes reflect our desire to simplify our lives and boost our connection with nature and the people and experiences that matter most. We find ourselves asking the questions: what do we really need to live well and what could we happily live without?
Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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he world has changed and we have changed with it. As we gradually emerge from another difficult year, we look to find a more
positive meaning in all that we have endured. With new freedoms on the horizon, there is a desire to be bold, expressive, seek new experiences and, most importantly, discover a newfound sense of calm as we embrace our ‘new normal’. There’s still a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds and for this reason we crave comfort and reassurance in our homes. Across the country,
“When it comes to future trends, comfort is key,” she says. “We want our living spaces to calm and nurture us, so we can process everything we’ve experienced over the last year, and at the same time, help us rediscover our zest for life looking forward.” After months of restrictions, there’s a desire to be
we have all been affected in different ways and by
bold, expressive and try new things. At the same
spending more time indoors than ever before, we
time, the lingering sense of uncertainty around
have a newfound appreciation for the importance
what the future holds makes us seek comfort and
of good design and choose to surround ourselves
security from our homes. With prolonged days
with things that are not just beautiful but enhance
indoors, we have a new appreciation for good
our wellbeing and quality of life.
design and functionality and look to surround
Living through a pandemic has made us feel even
ourselves with things that are not only beautiful
more connected to our homes, says Andrea Lucena-
but also enhance our wellbeing and improve our
Orr, Dulux colour and communication manager.
quality of life.
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Comfort is the priority when it comes to decorating our homes. We look to surround ourselves with cosy and cocooning pieces that will help us relax and process the events of the past Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
year. One of the most important human senses, ‘touch’, which many of us have felt neglected of
“Having spent so much time isolated and on
in the past year, is at the forefront of considered
devices, we find ourselves craving authentic
design. Having spent so much time on our
connection. In our homes, we desire textured,
devices, we yearn for tactile experiences and a
natural materials and finishes that ground us and
connection with our loved ones as well as nature,
provide those tactile experiences we’ve been
seeking out natural fibres and materials such as
missing. We are excited to spend time with friends,
raw timber, unstructured linen and textured stone.
family and colleagues, and find ourselves viewing
The Restore palette consists of gentle, earthy
the simple and mundane parts of life—things we
neutrals alongside more rugged, natural tones—
once took for granted—with a new sense of wonder and excitement,” says Lucena-Orr.
Restore As we emerge from a time of pause, we reevaluate our lives and consider what is really essential. We recognise the need for clarity and calm and look to simplify the spaces we occupy. We desire less, but in some ways quality products and not always in a monetary sense. Sustainability is key—we are prepared to pay more for pieces that are responsibly made and will last. After removing the unessential, we are suddenly able to appreciate beauty in the simplest of things. 36 giftguideonline.com.au
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buttercream, pumice, airy blue, clay, rich forest green, moss and purple-black. Furniture is chunky and reassuring, with curves that follow the lines of the body, accessorised with simple, handmade décor pieces in interesting and often imperfect Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
shapes. Detailing is kept to a minimum, with the focus firmly on form and function. “This palette is inspired by our innate need
rich, sensual hues such as petrol blue, desert red
for authentic connection and experience,” says
and dusty rose alongside warm neutrals and a pop
Lucena-Orr.
of vintage gold. This creates a feeling of warmth
“Interiors have become our cocoon and a place where we can practice wellness and self-care
and intimacy in any space. Here’s where we can all be inventive and re-write
rituals. We’re choosing less, however, focusing on
design rules. Interiors are layered, expressive and
more quality items that last and provide comfort
unapologetically individual, with decadent fabrics
above all else.”
such as velvet, silk and natural leather, paired with
Flourish
one-off vintage finds, such as a quirky 1960s lamp
Traditional, accepted norms no longer seem
or an authentic 1940s mirror. The exaggerated
relevant in today’s world, which has us looking to
curves in sofas and general seating evokes a
innovate old processes. Breaking away from the
70s disco vibe, with additions such as marble
past brings with it a sense of liberation, awakening
and oxidised metallics adding a luxurious and
a desire to live more boldly, travel further and
thoroughly modern edge.
experience everything life has to offer. At the same time, we feel empowered as a community, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, and taking a
“It’s a look for those who want to re-write design rules,” says Lucena-Orr. “As we move towards more freedoms, these
collective pride and mindset in making it through
colours enrich our feelings of empowerment
challenging times.
and spark our imagination. With this comes
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unrestricted expression, inclusivity and a celebration of the diversity in our community.”
trends
Wonder
less serious and welcome fun back into our lives.
As we emerge from much time indoors, there’s
Colours are playful, summery and 80s-inspired—
a sense of reawakening and celebration as we
think cornflower blue, lilac, lemon, green quartz
prepare to connect with friends, family and our
and rose gold. Together, they create a dreamy
everyday lives. This is a time for regeneration and
and sentimental feeling that evokes memories of
personal progression. Nature grounds us as we
carefree days and helps us imagine possibilities
take those first tentative steps into a new future.
going forward.
This is a new celebration and acknowledgement
“These colours set the stage for regeneration
of what joy and inspiration we can discover. We
and growth, with unexpected tones drawn from
take to hiking, camping and exploring local bush
the natural world around us,” says Lucena-Orr.
trails, viewing the world around us as if for the very
“As we add more colour to our interiors, our
the first time with a child-like enthusiasm.
imaginations are rekindled.”
The Wonder palette reflects our desire to be
Think quaint florals with eclectic colours and checks paired with sleek, contemporary furniture;
Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
needlepoint cushions and fluted glass; or woven rattan furniture set against a wall of candy stripes. Furniture is sustainably sourced or made from recycled materials, underpinning the belief that we all share the wonders of our beautiful planet with a hopeful vision. “Now that we are spending more time in our homes, it’s important that each space feels different—particularly if you are working or studying from home,” says Lucena-Orr. “Viewing room by room, consider the appearance you want to achieve as well as ensuring the right mood and ambience is suitable for the function of the space.” G BACK TO CONTENTS
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Barnaby light blue tiny tots cushion by Evie and Skye
Dulux has announced Bright Skies as its Colour of the Year 2022. The colour experts at Dulux describe Bright Skies as ‘an airy and fresh tone that opens up and breathes new life into any space’. We’ll be seeing a lot more of this hopeful and optimistic colour in the coming months. Shorty In Ocean to the Left by Mustard Made
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TOO Designs is a Melbourne-based brand by architect couple Sureen & Thomas Gouws that creates unique, minimalistic art and clocks.
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What made you decide to move to Australia and subsequently launch TOO Designs? Due to the unstable political situation and uncertain economical prospects in South Africa,
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we made the very difficult decision to leave our country of birth to secure a better future for our young daughters. Choosing Australia was a nobrainer; it is a great country and we feel blessed to be able to call it home now. After nearly two decades of running our multiaward winning architecture practice in Pretoria, we decided it was time to pursue a different career path—we wanted a more balanced lifestyle with more time for our daughters. With a lifelong passion for art and design, the
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birth of TOO designs was a natural next step. It is a platform for us to explore other sides of our creativity. Starting a new business in a new industry in a new country was quite daunting. Establishing ourselves and getting our products out there has probably been the biggest challenge. Some of our highlights include winning the Life InStyle New Breed Scholarship and an Australian Good Design Award for our Magnetic Art. We’ve also been finalists in the Idea Awards, VIVID and the Victoria Premier’s Awards.
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Art & clocks
You had an architecture practice in
Tell us more about your products,
South Africa and now you launched
what inspires you design-wise and
TOO Designs in Australia, what is it
how do you decide on colours?
like working together and what is
Although we look at new design and colour
the secret to your success?
trends constantly, we usually choose colours that
We are very fortunate that working together has
resonate with us. It’s probably more of an intuitive
always been very easy for us and value the fact that
than a rational decision.
it allows us to spend so much time together. We
Our background as architects gives us a
are usually in agreement on design decisions and
somewhat different approach to art and design,
rarely have opposing views. We both create our
resulting in minimalistic and architectural works.
own independent artworks as artists, which allow
The last 18 months have been
us to express our creativity individually.
challenging for many businesses,
We both enjoy designing and creating artworks
how has the pandemic affected
the most and would probably do it full-time if we
TOO Designs?
could. However, a business doesn’t run itself and
Having all of the major trade shows cancelled for
most of our time goes into the administrative and
the second year in a row definitely hampered our
production sides of the business.
efforts to get our products in front of a wholesale
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of businesses bounce back when things return
online shopping has probably helped us grow our
to normal.
direct sales more compared to pre-Covid times. People also seem more inclined to buy local
It is important to see the bigger picture. Sometimes things don’t work out, but
products and support local businesses. That is a
usually it opens up the door for even better
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Christmas is a time to celebrate, enjoying good food and a few drinks with friends and family. We have a look at some of the latest products that will help you do just that.
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s Christmas approaches and restrictions are easing in the next few months, there are still plenty of people that will not be able to spend the holiday season with their loved ones due to
border closures brought on by the pandemic. LinenBarn’s founder, Edita Sungaile-Vranich, believes this year a minimalist table setting styled with treasured vintage pieces or family heirlooms, whether they’re ornaments, crystalware, vases or linens, will really shine through. “There are two reasons for that: growing consciousness about sustainability and the need for simplicity and also, separation from our loved ones due to Covid,” she says. “There will be so many of us who won’t be able to see loved 48 giftguideonline.com.au
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ones this Christmas, so treasured pieces will take centre stage at the table. It’s all those memories which are tied up in unique pieces brought out for special occasions that will make us feel close even though we won’t physically be close.” With grey being the colour of 2021, a monochrome Christmas setting which includes the combining of very chic white and grey pieces, along with aromatic soy candles and eco Christmas ornaments, will be right on trend this year as well. “I also see a pastel Christmas theme being really popular—gentle LinenBarn Coastal napkin
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modern colours paired with vintage décor pieces. I think a lot of people will be putting on their first Christmas, being separated from their families, so they’ll be likely to put their own unique stamp on Christmas styling this year. “Another trend making its mark is farmhouse style and I think it will be really big this year, with lots of innovative and unique touches to take your traditional Christmas styling and bringing in a bit of modernity with the additions of sleek silverware and servingware, rustic decorations, eucalyptus or gorgeous dried flower wreaths.” OCTOBER 2021 49
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4 1. Batch Ceramics satin large dish, wholesales for $44.50. Joy Smithers Productions, 0403 237 507, info@batchceramics.com, www.batchceramics.com.au, www.instagram.com/batchceramics 2. Copper Collection shot glass, set of 4 wholesales for $33.95. Clinq, 02 8324 6530, info@clinq.com.au, www.clinq.com.au, www.facebook.com/clinq.barware, www.instagram.com/clinq_barware 3. Red stripe fete table runner, wholesales for $57.50. French Consul, 0402 120 737, karen@frenchconsul.co, www.frenchconsul.co, www.facebook.com/frenchconsul, www.instagram.com/frenchconsul 4. Bloomingville Florie green glass collection, set of 4 wholesales from $27.20. French Bazaar, 03 9555 7956, sales@frenchbazaar.com.au, www.frenchbazaar.com.au, www.facebook.com/Frenchbazaar, www.instagram.com/Frenchbazaar 5. Guzzini Cook & Space collection, wholesales from $10.13 to $47.25. Fratelli Guzzini, 02 9457 7351, admin@fratelliguzzini.com.au, www.fratelliguzzini.com.au, www.instagram.com/fratelliguzziniaustralia 50 giftguideonline.com.au
Guzzini, a desire to sustainably build a MORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD! In order to encourage a more natural and circular economy, Guzzini has developed ‘Circle’; a system which gives a new lease of life to recycled material by creating eco-sustainable home and lifestyle products from postconsumption second-hand materials. The Circle system integrates sustainability, and a circular approach to the traditional characteristics of durability and recyclability; traits which have always featured in Guzzini collections. Guzzini views the issue of sustainability as being key to understanding, interpreting and responding to social and environmental change and to lifestyles. This ongoing challenge pushes the company towards constant research and innovative use of raw materials and towards the creation of new product lines. Building partnerships with sustainable organisations in recycling, design, print, production, transport and distribution, Guzzini has developed an entire integrated system in which they can make products which will help to bring a new, environmentally sustainable mindset into people’s homes. Through the Circle project, Guzzini is building a new future and deciding how the world will be by recognising its existing values; knowledge, technologies, creativity and sustainability, and using this to build a better world than before. They make room for a revolution in terms of consumption, passion, colour, ideas and innovation.
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Summer holidays are all about fun, play and lots of activities. We look at the latest trends and products to keep kids entertained this holiday season.
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active play at the moment is
been a year
potential,” she say.
going well. Parents are keen to
of more Covid
“It encourages physical
get their children active again
pain including
and sensory development,
after repeatedly being stuck at
prolonged lockdowns for many
imaginative and creative play,
home or learning remotely for
states in the country. Kids were
communication, maths and
extended periods.
unable to go to school, putting
science and promotes calmness,
more pressure on parents
which are all essential to healthy
product categories for us in the
to make sure they get their
child development.
second half of 2021 are both
education as well as keep them entertained during the holidays.
“All of these activities of course provide social, emotional and
“Two of the hottest new
focused on active play,” he says. “This includes the new Pikler
sensory development. Through
Indoor Gym collection from
living in Australia is our wonderful
practicing working together,
Kinderfeets, plus a new range
climate, allowing our children to
communication and sharing,
of silicone toys that includes
revel in outdoor play whether in
children can progress their
buckets, spades and flying
sand, water or dirt, says Axis Toys
social skills,” Opfer adds.
disks. We’ve had more enquiries
One of the beautiful benefits of
co-founder, Paula Opfer.
Indeed, Artiwood managing
about both ranges than we’ve
“And while doing so they
director, Andrew McGregor,
experienced for a new offering
are also covering off the full
says any product promoting
in more than four years.
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“The contrast with other new
Sand and Water Play (Axis Toys)
product launches genuinely stands out this year. I don’t think it’s a coincidence given the homeschooling and ‘truncated’ family holidays everyone’s been dealing with for the last 18 months. “We’ve also had a lot of enquiries about the new Kinderfeets Cotton Tent. Again,
toy is even more meaningful.
“We wanted to create
it’s that active imaginative play
During Covid lockdown,
theme that seems to be striking
Sydney-based mum and dad
children could engage with and
a cord,” he adds.
design team, Olivia and Patrick
take ownership of and this is
Rudomino, drew on inspiration—
where NooK was born,” they say.
As toy sales continue to
something beautiful that our
boom across Australia,
and practical play ideas—from
business manager at Headstart
their three, active, busy children
an outdoor range to let kids
International, Robin Payne,
to launch the My NooK range in
enjoy the sunshine and be
confirms that a growing
September 2020.
adventurous in open-air. These
number of parents are looking
It’s space-smart, stylish
They have recently launched
innovative, modular outdoor
for activity-based products
furniture that offers child-size
play sofas are perfect for nature-
that keep children busy and
fun with adult-size comfort and
loving families as well as long
happy—especially during
durability and 100 per cent
days lounging by the pool,
lockdown—and when each
Australian made, supporting
building in the garden or park
play-time creates something
local manufacturing and
or on your camping trip—the
special and wonderful to wear,
employment opportunities,
Outdoor Collection is set to
decorate with or display, the
a trend that has become very
bring extra fun for your kids and
connection between child and
important during the pandemic.
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1. How to paint watercolour set, wholesales for $18.18. Tiger Tribe, 03 9809 4897, sales@tigertribe.com.au, www.tigertribe.com.au, www.facebook.com/tigertribeau, www.instagram.com/_tigertribe_/ 2. My Rainbow Globe, wholesales for $49.90. Freckled Frog, 03 9687 0003, carissa@freckledfrog.com.au, www.freckledfrog.com.au, www.facebook.com/freckledfrog.com.au, www.instagram.com/the_freckled_frog 3. Cool Stuff Bubble Sword & Bottles, retail for $2.50 and $3.95 respectively. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 4. Honeysticks bath crayons, wholesale for $9.99. Honeysticks, info@honeysticks.co.nz, www.honeysticks.co.nz, www.facebook.com/honeystickscrayons, www.instagram.com/Honeysticksofficial 5. Lily and George Bentley plush bear & Bailee plush bunny, pack of 3 wholesales for $50.40. Arra Imports, +64 22 600 3241, shop@lilyandgeorge.co.nz, www.lilyandgeorge.com.au, www.facebook.com/LilyandGeorgeToys 68 giftguideonline.com.au
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1. Footsteps in nature, wholesales for $61.82. Freckled Frog, 03 9687 0003, carissa@freckledfrog.com.au, www.freckledfrog.com.au, www.facebook.com/freckledfrog.com.au, www.instagram.com/the_freckled_frog 2. Kinderfeets cotton tent natural, wholesales for $83. Artiwood Australia, 02 8294 3030, info@artiwood.com.au, www.artiwood.com.au, www.facebook.com/artiwoodaustralia, www.instagram.com/artiwoodaustralia 3. Miffy, wholesales for $9.05. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/JasnorAUS 4. Horizon tie dye fashion accessories, retail for $19. Headstart International, 03 8574 4400, customerservice@headstartint.com, www.headstartint.com, www.facebook.com/headstarttoys, www.instagram.com/headstart_toys/ 5. Cool Stuff Rainbow Ribbon Stick, retails for $13.50. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 70 giftguideonline.com.au
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1. Our solar system, wholesales for $47.90. Freckled Frog, 03 9687 0003, carissa@freckledfrog.com.au, www.freckledfrog.com.au, www.facebook.com/freckledfrog.com.au, www.instagram.com/the_freckled_frog 2. Honeysticks originals, wholesale for $8.99. Honeysticks, info@honeysticks.co.nz, www.honeysticks.co.nz, www.facebook.com/honeystickscrayons, www.instagram.com/Honeysticksofficial 3. Bug spotter kit, wholesales for $5.91. Tiger Tribe, 03 9809 4897, sales@tigertribe.com.au, www.tigertribe.com.au, www.facebook.com/tigertribeau, www.instagram.com/_tigertribe_/
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ecommerce
T
here has been a surge in
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul
online shopping as a result of
Zahra says the lockdowns have accelerated
state-imposed lockdowns which
trends already occurring in the retail industry,
started in July with figures from
with many more customers choosing to shop
the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing
digitally from the convenience of their homes.
$3.7 billion was spent online the highest level
Unfortunately, it is also contributing to the supply
—recorded for a single month—an increase of
chain disruptions and delays some customers are
$603 million or 19.3 per cent compared to June.
currently experiencing. OCTOBER 2021 73
“It’s no surprise to see a surge in online sales
per cent of online shoppers have had to contend
with so many people subject to stay-at-home
with missed deliveries, re-scheduling deliveries,
orders in July as lockdowns began to take hold,”
incorrect delivery address, inconvenient pick-up
he says.
locations, and longer than advised delivery times.
“Unfortunately, this increased demand is
“Delivery, returns and theft concerns make
contributing to the increased stress our supply
online shoppers cautious, and this impacts online
chains are already under, which has been an
retailers,” says David McLean, CEO and founder
ongoing issue for Australian retailers throughout
of Hubbed.
the pandemic. There are several factors that are
“It’s not good for a brand’s reputation if
compounding the problem as the busy Christmas
deliveries don’t arrive as intended or go missing.
shopping season approaches.”
As a consequence, brands suffer from poor
The capping of incoming international flights has put significant pressure on shipping and
customer experience.” Online shopping in Australia continues to set a
we are seeing container costs escalating up to
cracking pace with purchases up 26.9 per cent
four times their usual rate. Retailers are having
year-on-year (YOY) for the 12 months to 31 July
to order stock much earlier than they normally
2021. Lockdowns in NSW and VIC only added to
would, with most larger retailers building up
delivery volume. NSW purchases increased 12.6
healthy inventory levels to ensure that they can
per cent from 27 June 2021 to 21 August 2021.
satisfy their customers.
In Victoria, online shopping grew 14.5 per cent
“The key message for consumers in all of this is
week-on-week in the seven days to 21 August.
to be prepared. Give plenty of time for your items
“This increase in consumer behaviour has a
to be delivered and it’s also an important reminder
flow on effect when it comes to the last-mile
not to leave your Christmas shopping till the last
delivery sector and potential delivery hiccups,”
minute. These issues are likely to be with us for
says Mclean.
the months ahead, so consumers should consider shopping early to avoid disappointment.” A survey recently undertaken by parcel collection point network Hubbed revealed 75.2 74 giftguideonline.com.au
As online shopping continues to rise and Covid-19 limits driver availability, timely deliveries will be stretched. “Supporting density of delivery for carriers helps
ecommerce
1 Offer multiple delivery options. This satisfies increasing consumer demand for choice and control. Customers are placing just as much emphasis on how and where they receive their purchase as the purchase itself. Same day, next day and express delivery options are just the start.
2 Ensure you have a good returns model in place. A strong refund and returns policy can mean the difference between converting a visitor to a customer. A sound returns policy gives confidence to the buyer, while a streamlined refund process, preferable with a convenient drop-off location, offers peace of mind and helps combat buyer hesitancy.
3 Consider sustainability. Reducing your carbon footprint and showcasing actions taken towards sustainability resonates with customers. Brands should be thinking about everything from their packaging materials to delivery services. Delivery to collection points typically reduces carbon emission by 43 per cent versus delivery to home. Further missed deliveries create an extra burden on our roads and environment.
4 Support Local. Australians have an innate desire to support Australian business and hyper-local services. Consider partners and suppliers who are using Aussie products in all parts of your product or service delivery. Online shoppers will notice and appreciate it.
5 Have a strong click and collect offer. Enabling customers to choose a click and collect option at a location near them offers increased reliability, convenience, and lowers your carbon footprint through less traffic congestion and CO2 emissions. Secure parcel delivery also means less temptation for porch pirates.
improve delivery timeframes. Carriers dropping off large volumes in a single drop to a Hubbed location increases their delivery efficiency and
reduces carbon emissions.” Here, Mclean shares his top tips for improving ecommerce delivery and returns. G
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Christmas ALL I WANT FOR
The holiday season is almost here and retailers are gearing up for a bumper Christmas.
M
any Australians are
for Christmas are homemade and personalised
looking forward to
wrapping paper and packaging,” she says.
Christmas as restrictions are
“In addition, screen printing is experiencing
easing, lockdowns are gone
a renaissance. Lettering and Christmas motifs
and borders are reopening. Retailers are ready for a Christmas bonanza, both
can be printed on a wide variety of surfaces— for postcards, but also napkins or tablecloths.
online and instore, and hope to make up for lost
Complete sets for crochet, embroidery patterns,
time and sales due to their physical stores being
handlettering sets including instructions or
closed on and off for a big part of 2021.
printing sets can be offered as gift ideas. It is also
Eva Olbrich, director of Christmasworld, says doit-yourself (DIY) is more popular than ever before this season, as people were stuck at home and had plenty of time to create things themselves. “Interesting DIY trends that are also appropriate 76 giftguideonline.com.au
very trendy to make your own paints, for which there are complete sets that enrich the range. “A range of products such as Christmas tree baubles with Star Wars motifs or emojis also attract young people to the shop. Crochet and knitting
christmas
are popular with young and old and should appear in the assortment,” she adds. As bricks and mortar is starting to open up again,
yourself. In addition, offering regional producers
why not do a bit of Christmas DIY for your store?
is a sign of sustainable action. This can also be
“Bring real Christmas trees into the shop, hang
advertised in the shop window. A bicycle rack
them upside down for the presentation of goods
in front of the shop is a statement. Look for a
in the shop or in the shop window—this is an
selected range of sustainable products (papers,
absolute eye-catcher and attracts customers.
paints, stars, decorations, etc).
Nature plays a big role in the decoration: dried
Olbrich says that in these special times, people
orange peels can be cut out with Christmas
start decorating for Christmas much earlier than
biscuit shapes and make a beautiful table or
usual, because they want to celebrate with family
window decoration.”
and friends as long as they can.
The desire for a sustainable lifestyle is currently
“Retailers should start decorating indoors and
greater than ever. Create a motto for your store,
outdoors from the beginning of November at
for example ‘Green X-Mas’ or ‘Merry, Sustainable
the latest. The key word for this Christmas season
Christmas’. Decorate everything with natural
is emotionalisation, because this remains the
materials including glass, ceramics, wood, felt or
decisive success factor between stationary trade
similar ornaments.
and online trade.
The themes around sustainability such as
“Create attention-grabbing themed worlds and
recycling, DIY, repairing and second-hand will
presentations that appeal to all the senses and,
be with us for a long time to come, according to
above all, suit your business. And combine your on-
trend experts from style agency Stilbüro bora.
site services with digital offers, because consumer
herke.palmisano.
shopping already begins at home online.
It is definitely worth starting with small steps.
“Announce promotions not only in-store, but
What is particularly noticeable in a positive way
also in advance via your social channels. You could
is when you do without superfluous packaging
use social media to launch a Christmas countdown
and plastic. Or if you offer packaging and ribbons
with decorating and crafting tips to increase
made from recycled materials and use them
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1. Uyuni Lighting white Christmas tree flameless mini tapers with gold clip, pack of 4 retails for $159.95. Enjoy Living, 03 9882 8890, info@enjoyliving.com.au, www.enjoyliving.com.au, www.facebook.com/enjoylivingofficial, www.instagram.com/enjoylivingofficial 2. Disney Christmas Cinderella snow globe, wholesales for $29.50. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/JasnorAUS 3. Bloomingville paper napkins, pack of 20 wholesales for $4.50. French Bazaar, 03 9555 7956, sales@frenchbazaar.com.au, www.frenchbazaar.com.au, www.facebook.com/Frenchbazaar, www.instagram.com/Frenchbazaar
Stunning dog accessories & gifts showcasing the work of Australian Indigenous artists For wholesale enquiries contact P: (02) 4929 5080 Jessica@outbacktails.com
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1. Fine bone China ceramics, wholesale for $18.18. Alperstein Designs, 03 9584 5333, marc@alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.alpersteindesigns.com.au 2. Ma Poesie Paris beach towels, wholesale from $50 to $59. French Bazaar, 03 9555 7956, sales@frenchbazaar.com.au, www.frenchbazaar.com.au, www.facebook.com/Frenchbazaar, www.instagram.com/Frenchbazaar 3. Intrinsic Ceramics mugs, wholesale for $11.36. Intrinsic Enterprises, 08 8232 2366, hello@intrinsiconline.com, www.intrinsiconline.com, www.facebook.com/theintrinsicway, www.instagram.com/theintrinsicway 4. Red Cap cards & wrapping paper, wholesale for $3.15 and $3.40 respectively. Vevoke, 02 9882 2278, info@vevoke.com, www.vevoke.com, www.facebook.com/vevoke, www.instagram.com/vevoke 5. Essence kids sun hat pack, wholesales for $6.25. Gibson Gifts, 03 581 3666, enquiries@gibsongifts.com.au, www.gibsongifts.com.au, www.instagram.com/essenceaccessories_au 92 giftguideonline.com.au
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1. Boxed soaps, wholesale for $6.82. Alperstein Designs, 03 9584 5333, marc@alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.alpersteindesigns.com.au 2. NF Living mini ceramic vessels, wholesale from $6.95 to $8.95. Nicholas Agency, 02 9579 2200, sales@nf.net.au, www.nf.net.au, www.facebook.com/NFLiving, www.instagram.com/nf_living 3. Disney Classic Collectible mug & desk plaque, wholesale for $13.65 & $6.80 respectively. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/JasnorAUS 4. Pepin Press paper books & writing sets, wholesale for $13.60 and $22.70 respectively. Vevoke, 02 9882 2278, info@vevoke.com, www.vevoke.com, www.facebook.com/vevoke, www.instagram.com/vevoke 5. Allen Designs cotton tote bags & pouches, wholesale from $2.75 to $9.95. Rikaro, 03 9587 9554, wsales@rikaro.com.au, www.rikaro.com.au 94 giftguideonline.com.au
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