Fabulous flowers
Ashdene’s new range, Belle Fleur, is just divine. In four inviting hues, the floral print has a distinctly glamorous feel that’s oh-so-French. Mugs are $11.95 and a boxed set of four plates, $29.95, available at all good homewares stores.
(03) 8761 6688

Fabulous flowers
Ashdene’s new range, Belle Fleur, is just divine. In four inviting hues, the floral print has a distinctly glamorous feel that’s oh-so-French. Mugs are $11.95 and a boxed set of four plates, $29.95, available at all good homewares stores.
(03) 8761 6688

Lighting the way
Candlelight and romance go together – it’s true – and these delicate glass candlesticks from Saison, $225, are the ultimate in seductive luxury.
(03) 9510 9352

File style
Whether your study is a tiny alcove or an expansive space, make it pretty with appealing accessories. Cavallini and Co folders make a stylish home for all those bills and papers that tend to ‘floating around’ in each and every home. They’re $29.95 for 12, from Malmaison.
1800 280 686

The write place
Personalised with a dry-erase or permanent marker that washes off in the dishwasher, it was love at first sight for these elegant place tiles. You can also find menus, message boards, bottle stoppers and napkin rings. They come in a set of six from PlaceTile Designs.

Classy comfort
Elegant cushions like these, called Floral and Harem, in tapestry-like fabric from Angad’s, would give a chair or sofa stunning style and grace.
(02) 9437 5533

Oh-so-chic
For a dash of French flair, it’s hard to go past wirework – and the Eiffel tower. Bring them both into your kitchen with Irony Homewares’ urn, $49.50 and napkin holder, $25 and Flora and Ceres’ elegant linen tea towel, $20.
(02) 9337 5340 and (03) 5241 6976

Fine lines
Do you love detail? French Country Collections’ intricate architectural prints are $71.50 each and they are the ideal compromise if a real wrought-iron gate is out of the question.
1800 000 496

Too tweet!
Inspired by Victoria’s Yarra Valley birdlife, Fat Bird Farm homewares are a delight. Nicola Stairmand’s handmade cushions, $75, feature her distinctive images teamed with soft floral fabrics, braid, lace and vintage buttons.
(03) 5962 1821

Old-world charm
What better way to give a room that rustic feel than with a beautifully painted bucket filled with various fruit? This one is from Kabuki and comes in a set of two for $19.95.
(02) 4323 3224

Gone to the dogs
We all like to update our dinnerware on occasion, but how often do we think about what our pets eat out of? This cute bowl from IKEA, $7.95, is sure to give yours some style – and maybe make that canned food a little more appealing.
(02) 8002 0400