Home 101**A Touch of Style

The winter months call for warm cosy nights in and entertaining family and friends at home, so there’s no better time for a home spruce. These small yet effective touches can make all the difference in elevating your home space and making it a sanctuary for yourself and guests alike.

XRJ Celebrations Candles from RRP $90

These wacky and wonderful creations are a work of art in themselves. Pop atop coffee tables and books, in the bathroom, in the bedroom – wherever they present, they’ll create a unique and vibrant touch to any space. You’ll have guests asking where you got them and unlike most candles, these will last a lifetime as the last thing you’ll want to do is light one up (however if you decide to, they’ll burn for up to 60 hours). Available in an array of shapes, sizes and colours, from abstract “Blobbies” through to nautical-inspired knots, they are a world of fun. 

Chanel Catwalk: The Complete Collections by Patrick Mauries Coffee Table Book from RRP $63.95

A chic addition to every bookcase, mantlepiece and coffee table, this best-selling book from Amazon Australia was the first to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld’s final collections for the iconic fashion house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised edition includes stunning photography from twenty-eight new collections. It not only looks elegant but features focal moments in fashion history.

Bodum Bistro Bread Box from RRP $72.95

A pretty and practical kitchen companion, this is a stylish storage solution for everyone’s favourite carb. Constructed from BPA-free plastic, which comes in an array of colourways to match your kitchen – it features a bamboo lid that doubles up as a cutting board and serving tray for your loaf, complete with crumb-catching grooves. Its modifiable vent also keeps bread fresh and tasty for longer.

Circa Home Hand Wash and Hand Lotion from RRP $24.95

The perfect bathroom pairing, these delightful handcare products will turn an everyday essential into a pamper moment for yourself and your guests. Looking seriously impressive sitting atop Circa’s signature vanity plate, this beautiful collection of hand washes, hand lotions and hand sanitisers are made with skin-nourishing ingredients in a host of five incredible fragrances – from fresh Oceanique through to fruity Pear and Lime, they’ll add a touch of luxury to your bathroom or kitchen.

Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glasses from RRP $39.95

These chic glasses will seriously impress guests and have them asking where you got them from. Stylishly sitting table top, these unassuming tumblers not only make every drink look like a work of art, but also safely house hot beverages thanks to their innovative double wall design which creates a floating effect on all your favourite drinks. Individually mouth-blown from heat-resistant borosilicate glass, the thermal quality of these keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. Apart from their unique design, there’ll be no more burnt fingers from picking up a hot cup of coffee, and no messy condensation so you won’t even need coasters.

Ecoya Aroma Diffusers from RRP $25.95

Ecoya diffusers are a must in every home to create an exquisite and aromatic, long-lasting fragrance in any room. Available in two sizes and housed in a stunning glass jar, they’ll always be sitting pretty. With nine fragrances to choose from including warm Vanilla Bean through to French Pear and Lotus Flower along with an array of limited edition scents that come out throughout the year, there is a perfect match for everyone. 

Stanley Rogers Wooden Round Serving Platter from RRP $37.95

This modern, Scandinavian-designed platter from Amazon Australia will take entertaining guests to new heights – from nailing Apperitivo hour through to creating the perfect cheese platter, it’ll make for a statement piece on the dining table. Crafted from durable rubberwood, it’s stylish and practical to create a trendy talking point that will last the test of time.