How about high tea?
Afternoon tea is even sweeter when the Earl Grey is served in one of Floralis’ extra delicious Collectable tea cup sets. They’re $39.95, come in eight delicious designs and are available in department and home ware stores across Australia. Available through Myer and Breville stores.
(03) 9474 1300

Spring cleaning
Stay clean in style. These vintage-style aprons sporting floral designs will keep you cooking with a smile. $34.95 from Willow & Finch.

(03) 9527 5595

Weighed down
These gorgeous glass paperweights from Lantern Paper Design studios feature a striking pattern in the base of each one. They’d certainly make even the most boring of paperwork fun! They’re $29.95 each.
(03) 9220 0500

Pretty perfect
These adorable tea towels are bound to give your kitchen an elegant touch. Available in Steinlen cat and Marrel tulip, they’re both available from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, $19.95 each.
1800 207 525

On the table
Give yourself something lovely to look at while you’re eating with these coasters and placemats featuring 1920s designs. Toulouse Lautrec coasters and placemats are available from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store at $44.95 for the set of placemats and coasters, $24.95, also for the set.
1800 207 525

Have a flutter
This colourful oversize breakfast cup and saucer would make you look forward to waking up. Available from Christopher Vine Design, $39.95.
(03) 9686 4255

Once upon a time
Even if you only ever have one book in your house, this bookend would still look good on the shelf. These stunningly crafted art nouveau pieces are available from One World at $135 each.
(02) 4340 0122

Under cover
This miniature traditional-style glasshouse will give any room an outdoor feel. You can raise seedlings in it, or simply have it as an intriguing feature by itself. Available from Target, $29.99.
1300 130 000

Rock on
Rocking chairs don’t always have to be old and battered and up on the back porch. The Lillberg is a stylish modern take on them that will put you to sleep with ease – and it’s completely washable. $159 from IKEA.
(02) 8002 0400

Hand picked
You’ll find it hard to choose whether to use this Hudson flower bowl from Carina Sherlock or to keep it as an artwork. It’s $59.95 for the large, $44.95 for the small, and would give a subtle floral touch to any home.
(03) 9561 1540

All mapped out
Save your street directory! Stop it becoming tattered and daggy with this Hummingbird cover. Available in a variety of styles from Mozi, $34.95.
(03) 9885 9789

Knitted style
Give your couch that relaxed, homey feel with these wine-coloured handknit cushions from Cruise and Lamont, $39.95 each.
0419 573 218M

Retro chic
Annabel Trends’ glam new Polka dots and Paris ranges add some 1950s style to your bathroom. Small cosmetic bag, from $11.95, large, $19.95, showercap, $19.95.
(07) 5593 4755

Well and cosy
For those who love the classic elegance of black and cream, the Sheldon King/Queen quilt, $269.95 is from Angad’s. Amelie is pretty in pink, $169 for a king single and for lovers of exquisite vintage-style prints, there’s the Melrose throw. Best of all, each come with matching bags for oh so stylish storage or laundry hamper.
(02) 9437 5533

Good times
Who hasn’t got a backlog of photos they’re meaning to sort out, one day? We’re always on the lookout for pretty albums and UR1’s gift box albums in lilac or mint well and truly fits the bill. They’re from $23.95 to hold 100 photos, for 200, $34.95.
1800 335 478

Home help
Feel good about yourself and have a stylish home all at the same time. Beyond Borders wall sculptures have been fashioned by resourceful Haitian artists out of old discarded oil drums. These handmade pieces, suitable for indoors or outdoors, are sold by Fair Trade company BenElke to help artisan communities create a better life in one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Shown here, Nesting Bird D, by Cineus Louime, $100.
(02) 9564 3595