Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
Some Home Truths
Lovely tulip image by Germaine Leece
Last Thursday, journalist Germaine Leece visited me at home to share a cup of tea and a chat about our home for her website Some Home Truths. It’s a lovely blog about the importance of our living spaces and the comfort they bring… I urge you to stop by for a leisurely read. And if you’re interested, here’s the interview.
My favourite spot to read - the club lounge armchair in our bedroom
My vintage silk crepe cushions from the Rozelle markets, with new fillings
A peek inside
I’ve mentioned my friend Olivier before, who used to own quirky French homewares store Lola et Moi in Rozelle, Sydney. Here’s some images from his and boyfriend Mark’s chic apartment, recently featured on Design Sponge. You can read more on their style and inspirations, and about where many of the pieces were sourced there. And have a look at Dossier37, Olivier’s new blog for more of his favourite finds.
One of the things I love about Olivier & Mark’s is the attention to detail – every corner has a story to tell and all the pieces are lovingly curated and displayed. And yet, it always feels like a home where people properly live, entertain and move about. It’s not static – everything flows. In fact, I’d be surprised if the apartment didn’t have the best ‘darn Feng Shui ever…
Each time I visit they’ve been shifting things about and when we caught up for a lovely long chat yesterday afternoon, everything had changed again; yet it still retained the same, consistent personality. Their home always makes me feel at once uplifted and at peace – just like Mark and Olivier.