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Have you met Elle?

Aug 31, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

We are so so so super excited to welcome the ultra incredible Elle Campbell to our Jumbled family!! We were lucky enough to have dinner with Elle, and her bright, bubbly (and hilarious) personality is totally contagious! You only have to look at her art to see how bright she shines!

Elle has recently exploded onto the scene with her graduate textile pieces. Painting with mixed media over silk, each mark made is not without significance. The layers of spray paint, oils and acrylics creates the most incredible pieces!

We are soooo lucky to have two limited edition artworks on their way to us RIGHT NOW! Before they land in store we wanted you to get to know a little more about the clever cookie herself, with a whirlwind "quick questions"...

Mix or Match?

Mix

Fave colour combo?

Pink and Red

Where do you find your inspiration?

By listening

Dream holiday destination?

The Mediterranean

Describe your style at home

Batik everything ( with a touch of struggling artist, and maybe some weird travel finds...or two)

Dream collaborators?

Adam Handler, Dries Van Noten

Describe your perfect day

Last Tuesday life drawing with old and new friends from my garage/studio

What is on your dream home wishlist?

Give me a home among the Gumtrees...Concrete floors and a big backyard :)

SHOP ELLE CAMPBELL HERE

Image credits:

Lisa Cohen photography - Julia Green stylist

Joel Blakeley photography

Check out Elle's limited edition prints in store now

Written by Jess Conliffe

Boucherouite baby!

Aug 29, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

We have just received the most incredible delivery of boucherouite vintage rugs and EVERY house needs one! Oh my gosh they are like works of art! Each one is completely unique in size and colour - they're sourced directly from the streets of Morocco!

We love boucherite rugs because the colours and patterns are so unusual and unique that they are the perfect statement piece! They add a touch of boho to any space, but it doesn't end there! You could easily warm up a simple space, or even bring colour into a room. I know the soft pastel ones would look like a total dream in a nursery!

We were only able to source a handful this season, so you'll have to be super snappy to bag yourself a boucherite! Find your favourite online here

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RUGS AVAILABLE AT JUMBLED

ALL IMAGE CREDIT VIA PINTEREST

Written by Jess Conliffe

La Maison - SOW

Jul 21, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

Society Of Wanderer's Spring/Summer 2017 collection La Maison has just been revealed and it's possibly their best collection yet!

Styled by NC Interiors and photographed by Cricket Studio, Society Of Wanderers took on Marrakesh for this incredible photoshoot.

Beautifully soft linens in the most incredible colours - I just can't wait to get my hands on this collection!! Pre-orders are now open for October delivery.

SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE

SHOP THE SOCIETY OF WANDERERS PREORDER HERE

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Design Sponge

Jul 19, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

Shop Tour: An Australian Concept Store Based in an 1864 Masonic Hall

by Rebekah Carey

Pip Brett and Nick Luelf purchased the former Masonic Hall of Orange in New South Wales, Australia in June of last year and opened the doors to their concept space, The Sonic, only nine weeks later. The Masonic Hall was built in 1864, and one night when Nick was walking the couple’s dogs he saw that it was for sale, and actually had been for four years. The next day they looked at the space, fell in love with the exterior, the interior’s original beams, bricks, and hardwood floors, and put in an offer. Nick is a builder, which would prove useful in their whirlwind nine-week renovation of the space, and Pip owns a homewares store — Jumbled — and clothing store — Iglou. Pip launched Iglou in 2006 and Jumbled in 2012. Through the success of the shops’ online marketplaces and social media presences the stores were outgrowing their physical spaces, so creating a concept store with the couple’s favorite things — fashion, home goods, and coffee — was ideal timing. The classic Masonic Hall was so big that it allowed enough room to let the three businesses feel like they had distinct spaces, while still feeling open and having a clear flow.

With a tight timeframe, and limited budget, the couple enlisted old high school friends and architecture and interior design firm, Studio Esteta, to help round out their vision. The support from others also elevated the design, and most importantly helped to ensure their plan was complete so that the moment they were ready to begin their renovation, nothing would delay them. Finishing the project was a labor of love, complete with friends and family whose help made it all possible. The last project Pip and Nick are in the process of tackling now is the cooling and heating of the massive space — the latter of which will be important because it actually snows in Orange! Ultimately, the creative couple made a shop that feels both historic and modern at the same time, and one we’d be happy to get lost in while sipping a coffee and taking in all the treasures. —Rebekah

Photography by Martina Gemmola

Image Above: Pip describes all the hard work that went into making their dream a reality, “Chipping render, painting walls, sanding floors… we did it all ourselves and we nearly killed ourselves in the process! Looking back, it was the greatest experience and I’m so proud and can’t believe what my husband and I (and a merry team of helpers) achieved in such a whirlwind.”

Pip lends a little insight into the history of their space, "Our Masonic Hall was built in 1864 in a traditional Masonic design style with references to Eygptian architecture and ancient Greek symbols." Pip continues, "We re-painted the façade white and exposed the original Greek emboss on the façade. Introduced black steel details; new fencing, signage, black steel framed doors and handrails – a common link throughout the building."

This is the cafe area of The Sonic -- Nimrod's. In the Jumbled and Nimrod's cafe areas Pip shares their renovation goals, "Create a light and bright interior aesthetic – blank canvas to display the product. Raw and textural palette. Expose existing ceiling structure." Some of their favorite features of the building can all be seen from this vantage point. "When my husband and I got up in the ceiling for that very first time, we fell in love with the beautiful old beams and just couldn't believe our luck. It was even more amazing than we ever could have possibly imagined. Up there we just knew that we had to buy it. We somehow managed to purchase the old building (lots of begging and pleading with the bank) leaving us with a VERY limited budget, but I guess that is when the challenge and exciting journey began."

"There are three distinct areas in the open-plan design of The Sonic. We wanted to create a space that had a flow throughout whilst still maintaining a distinct separation," Pip explains.

"There are three distinct areas in the open-plan design of The Sonic. We wanted to create a space that had a flow throughout whilst still maintaining a distinct separation," Pip explains.

Pip admits, "I had always dreamt about a concept store - coffee, fashion, home - everything I love under one roof!" The bones of the space were always incredible, but Pip and Nick knew they could make them even more so with their goals for the inside. "We exposed all the existing trusses and pitched ceiling. Opened up existing separate interior spaces to allow for connection and spatial flow. Exposed all the original brickwork and painted it with a whitewash finish, enhancing the existing qualities of the building."

One of the three distinct spaces is the clothing store, Iglou. Pip describes her inspiration for this area: "Refined and intimate feel. Maintain existing low ceiling grid. Light and bright, but more refined than Jumbled. Constrained playfulness."

We love how cohesive, yet distinct, the three separate entities are within the space. Pictured-- Iglou, the clothing arm of The Sonic.

The perfect pink hue in the Iglou changing rooms, “Rose Nude” by Taubmans.

A dressing room that feels like it could be found in Old Hollywood or a minimalist's wildest dreams.

Pip looked on the positive side of their limitations, "Our limited budget and extreme time restraints made the renovation challenging. However, I am a huge believer that a limited budget forces you to be resourceful; to work harder in finding cheaper alternatives and to push you to think outside of the box. When this takes place, that is when the design magic happens."

With a space so big that entire living scenes can be beautifully displayed, it's no wonder Jumbled (and the other shops) have done so well in the new space.

Pip shares what she values the most in their space, "I am most thankful that The Sonic allows us to work in a big and beautiful space every day. Our new home gives our art and products room to breathe and shine, which has seen our business grow and flourish. I feel so lucky that we stumbled across this lovely old building and took a chance."

Pip explains the tight renovation schedule and their community who helped them achieve their dreams: "Because of the short timeframe we had to literally work day and night for nine weeks. Having my husband Nick as a builder saved us so much time and money. We did everything that we possibly could ourselves and had a team of dedicated family and friends lending a much needed hand. I think they realized that we may have bitten off a little more than we could chew. Without them we would probably be still renovating and/or broke!"

An added benefit of the huge space is that it allows Pip and Nick to host events and workshops as well. The lovely, and rather prolific, Australian stylist Julia Green of Greenhouse Interiors, just hosted styling workshops in the space.

"Iglou and Jumbled had outgrown both of our current stores and we were looking for something bigger when we discovered that the old Masonic Hall was for sale. It ticked all of the boxes -- it had so much character, a huge inspiring space, incredible roof trusses and beams and was in a great location right in the center of town. The size and layout of the building allowed us to turn our dream of a concept store into a reality."

All smiles with Nick and Pip and their sons, Digby and Barnaby. Photo by Pip Farqaurson.

Pip shares the intention behind the design of their space, “There are three distinct areas in the open-plan design of The Sonic. We wanted to create a space that had a flow throughout whilst still maintaining a distinct separation.”

SOURCE LIST

Interior and exterior design- Studio Esteta

Outside
Paint- Dulux in Natural White and Domino

Signage- laser cut locally by McSigns

Timber door handle – Designer Doorware

Iglou
Walls – Paint: Dulux natural white

Flooring – Cabot’s CFP Floor Water Based floor finish, tinted with Dulux natural white

Laser cut signage and all metal work- ATB Industries in Orange

Metal work paint – Dulux electro range, color: Black Ace

Feature light- POTENCE PIVOTANTE BY NEMO LIGHTING (black wall light)

Counter – American oak veneer

Central Plinths – Dulux Narrowneck Satin finish

Lighting – LED track lighting, color: black satin

Iglou Changerooms
Paint color- Rose Nude by Taubmans

Carpet- RESIDENCE CARPET. COLOR: 0018 EIGHTEEN (DUSTY PINK) Supplier: EC Carpets

Wall lamps – Onefortythree

Curtains – Kismet polished linen, color: Cameo, Supplier: James Dunlop

Metal work – Dulux electro range, color: Black Ace

Mirrors – Mira Leaning Mirror, color: Coal, Supplier: Middle of Nowhere

Stools – ikea, painted with Taubmans, Rose Nude

Jumbled
Lighting – LED track lighting, Color: white satin

Counter – plywood B Grade radiata pine – limed with Cabot’s

Floors – Cabot’s CFP Floor Water Based floor finish, tinted with Dulux natural white

Walls – painted Dulux natural white

Duct work – painted Dulux natural white

Steel work – Made locally by ATB Industries, Powdercoated: Dulux electro range, color: Black Ace

Nimrod’s (cafe area)
Counter- solid Tasmanian oak cladding limed with Cabot’s

Tabletops- Victorian Ash limed with Cabot’s

Metal work – made locally by ATB Industries. Powdercoated in Natural White, Delux

Nib wall – Painted with Blue Shamrock by Taubmans

Skylights- VELUX

Stools and chairs – Spice stool, contour chair and racquet chair, Supplier: Space to Create

Lighting – led track lighting, color: white satin

Floors – Cabot’s CFP Floor Water Based floor finish, tinted with Dulux natural white

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This article was written be Rebekah Carey and originally published on The Design Sponge on 20th June 2017. It can be found online here.

Images by Martina Gemmola

Written by Jess Conliffe

5 mins with Lumiere!

Jul 13, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

I am SO super excited that we're hosting an exhibition with Lumiere Art & Co at the end of the month!! We've been in love with Emma for a while now - she is one seriously clever cool girl! From painting, screen printing, ice dying and jewellery - this lady does it ALL!!! Nothing is ever too much trouble and she's always open to new colour ideas - I just LOVE it! We wanted you to get to know Emma a little more before her amazing artworks start flooding in!

Mix or match?

Is there anyone in the world who would say match?! Mix mix mix. Life’s too short to match. ‘Match’ makes me think of waiting.

Fave colour combo?

We have a few Lumiere favourites in which we repeat throughout our collections. Peach and denim blue. Green and pink. Plum and light magenta. Duck egg blue and yellow. Aqua and hot pink. We are colour match makers.

Where do you find your inspiration?

I’ll mention an inspiration that doesn’t include travel, Pinterest and ‘the things around me’ which can sometimes be the most likely answers. The concept of ‘Collage’ or ‘Assemblage' is one of my biggest inspirations. Placing the incidental together which creates something new. I like to makes things that have a ‘David Bowie’ touch. A doily in a frame looks naff- its hasn’t changed enough or have been pushed into a different context. Its the pizzazz of something new and changing the way we look at the usual which makes what we do appealing. A slash of hot pink, a weird coloured frame, a scattering of geometric shapes over an organic shape. David Bowie made obscure pop songs within the framework of art. He used pop as a disguise. Love this approach and have used it would for Lumiere since the beginning.

Dream holiday destination?

Looking at Jumbled's Instagram gives me strong Sicily vibes. Greece is also up there. I went to LA last year for work and absolutely loved it, I would love to bring the fam bam next time and road trip to the desert.

Describe your style at home?

Minimal, 80’s classic colour palette, red brick, Domino painted woodwork, a mix of textures, lots of Industria X furniture, weaves, prints, plants, rugs, art by friends, a giant Miranda Skoczek painting and lots of windows. All with a sprinkling of rogue Lego blocks, hand drawn jellyfish and plastic tool sets.

Dream collaborators?

Gorman. I’m dreaming big baby!

Describe your perfect day?

Sunrise Yoga, coffee, an awesome ‘sampling' meeting with my Lumiere team, a little painting, an Aperol Spritz, a long lunch at the winery, some time with a Stand Up Paddle Board on the beach, hot summer night swims, a live band, dancing, giggles and gossip completed with a cosy bed made up of fresh linen sheets. I don’t ask for much hey?!

What is on your dream home wishlist?

So many lists. We have plans ready to ‘install/ plant/ landscape’ a new garden and I’m itching to start. Itching. Our friend Heath from Plume Studio designed it for us and its so special, it will need to be in a photoshoot in the future. That would number 1. I would also like a piano. Anything by Douglas and Bec and that is all.

We are more excited than EVER now!! This exhibition is going to be amazing, and Emma is working so super hard to have lots of pieces ready to go!

We would love for you to join us on opening night, but the exhibition will also be accessible online! We're offering a presale evening the night before opening, for all you Lumiere lovers!

We hope to see you there!!

All images used with permission, from Lumiere Art & Co

Written by Jess Conliffe

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All about Orange!

May 13, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

It's really no secret that we love ORANGE!! This time though, we're not just in love with our town, but the colour!! We looked around and the store and realised we are surrounded by Orange - and we LOVE it!

Get ready to fall in love with Orange too...

For even more orange-spiration, be sure to check out our Pinterest board here.

All image credits available here.

Written by Jess Conliffe

A Sunday of serious styling!

Apr 10, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

You are invited to join us at The Sonic for an evening with one of Australia's most published and renowned Interior Stylists, Julia Green of Greenhouse Interiors. Julia styles and writes for many leading interior publications here in Australia and overseas, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things style related.

Julia has offered to open up her black book of tips and tricks from the magazine world to share with us all. There will be 2 workshops to choose from, or why not attend both! The first session will concentrate on creating your dream bedroom and cover off many styles with hands on tips, such as how to make the perfect bed! The second session focus's on living/dining rooms, and how to make the most of your space, from open plan living through to small space dwelling.

For the enthusiastic home stylists amongst us, this will prove to be an invaluable experience, and for those wishing to make a career change into a creative field, now is your chance to pick Julia's brains and find out first hand how to make it happen!

Please join us for a day of super mega styling!

Sunday 7th May, 2017

The Sonic

33-35 Sale Street, Orange

The BEDROOM session runs from 10am - 12pm

The LOUNGE & LIVING session runs from 2pm - 4pm

Each session is $120 and tickets are extremely limited! You are welcome to attend both sessions for the discounted price of $200.

You can purchase your tickets here for the BEDROOM session, here for the LOUNGE & LIVING session and here for BOTH SESSIONS.

pssst... As an extra special treat, Julia will also be available for private one-on-one sessions for $200 an hour. These sessions are incredibly limited, so please contact us here to book your spot!

All images are examples of Julia Green's styling

Written by Jess Conliffe

Kate and Kate arrives in store!

Apr 08, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

Kate and Kate's incredible new collaboration with Arent & Pyke has just landed in store! Carnival is full of incredible textures and bold prints. Buttery soft leather, super soft Alpaca wool and luxurious linen feature across the collection.

Warm, rich winter tones and luxurious textures - Carnival is a dream collaboration!

Shop the collection online here.

Written by Jess Conliffe

All about AFTERPAY!

Apr 06, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

You've all been asking for it, so we got it! That's right, JUMBLED now offers Afterpay!!

Afterpay is relatively new, so I'm here to break it down and make it accessible for everyone. With Afterpay, you get your goodies straight away and automatic payments are deducted from your account fortnightly. It's basically like layby, except you get your item first!

When you're at the checkout, you select Afterpay in the same way you would select PayPal as a payment option. It's a really simple sign up process and takes minutes! The balance of your order is broken into 4 equal payments, and they're deducted from your account every 2 weeks - so simple! You don't have to log in to make payments, you won't be charged interest, and they even send you a little reminder email so you can be sure you have the funds in your account before they charge it.

You can read more about Afterpay here.

So what are you waiting for? Try it out for yourself!

JUMBLED xx

Written by Jess Conliffe

It's All About ANNIE!

Mar 09, 2017

Written by Jess Conliffe

If you follow us on instagram, you will already know how obsessed we are with the amazing artist, Annie Everingham! Everything she touches turns to pure gold, and we find ourselves falling head over heels for everything she paints (including her apron!)

We just can't stop looking at her pieces! There are always so many beautiful little snippets and if you ever catch us with a piece in store, you'll see us debating over which little snippet we like the most. It's the pops of neon amongst rich navy and plums - the beautifully washy sections up against the controlled architectural lines - the chaotic sections side by side with the vast blocks of colour... we just love it all!!!

With layers and layers of rich colour, you can see how much joy is in each piece! We love the youthful dynamics and interesting composition. The clash of pattern and florals, combine to create a dynamic and signature style.

We are just so beyond excited to announce that we have been lucky enough to host an exhibition, in store, with the incredible ANNIE EVERINGHAM! It is going to be incredible!! We would love for you to join us, and to meet the incredible Annie herself! We know you will love her as much as we do!! If you want to get to know a little more about her, jump over to a previous interview with her here.

If you don't live in Orange, don't fret because all artworks will be available for sale online! But why wait, this could be the perfect time to visit our amazing town (and store!) Orange is just full of amazing things to do, eat and drink - and it's right at the start of Orange FOOD Week!! FOOD Week is our favourite of year, check out the Brand Orange website here for a full program of events. The Night Markets on the Friday night is a must, so why not make a long weekend to remember! We've also written a blog post on all our favourite things to do in Orange, be sure to check it out here.

We hope to see you there!!

Image Credit: Annie Everingham

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