Happy birthday Est!

I can't believe it! My how time flies. Est Magazine turns 2 with Issue #9 out now. No terrible twos tantrums for the Est team though, just wonderful, wonderful homes and lifestyle the very best from Australia and around the world. Seriously my favourite online magazine. Here's a little sneak peek at what you'll find in the latest issue... te contemporary French inspired home of the Hilary Gwillam from Melbourne homeware emporium, Manon. The photographer is Tara Pearce and producer/stylist Stephanie Stamatis.

The quintessential Magazine

One of my favourite vintage shops in Sydney, quintessential duckeggBLUE has a new (two issues so far) online magazine, The quintessential Magazine. If you love all things found, industrial and antique then you are going to love this small but beautifully curated and interactive online offering. Shop owner Leanne Carter-Taylor and ex creative director of Inside Out magazine Tracy Lines are the creative force behind The quintessential Magazine. A perfect partnership producing an evocative collection of inspiring people and pieces.

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Inside Out

The latest issue of Inside Out magazine is here and it's full of yummy room candy and inspiration. Managing editor Lee Tran Lam kindly sent over some pics from the story on NZ fashion dynamo Karen Walker's home. Wow! I'm a sucker for anything by Vico Magistretti and those red dining chairs are amazing. The stylist on the story was Katie Lockhart and photographer Emma Bass. On page 41 you'll even find a little piece on Desire to Inspire. I'm doing a happy dance because I'm in one of my favourite magazines! Thanks for featuring us Inside Out.

P.S. Don't forget if you live outside Australia you don't have to miss out on one of the best interiors magazines around. You can subscribe through Zinio.

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The latest Est

Joanna Swanson for Est

It's that time again. Est Magazine Issue #8 is live. Creative Editor, Lynda Evans is justifiably excited by the year's first offering. "This issue we take a peek inside homes based in France, Australia and the Netherlands, and find a common thread among the owners, that is to simplify life. Seeing the beauty in ordinary utilitarian objects, whether it is a timber alarm clock or a natural bristle dishwashing brush, the simplicity of design and its form takes it way beyond the realm of its function."

Tara Pearce for Est

Marjon Hoogervorst for Est

"The Trend Report from Amsterdam's AnoukB shows us how we can instill a little green into our lives. Symbolising renewal and regeneration, Pantone's colour for 2013, Emerald Green, can positively affect change both in the home and in the way we see things. Looking to nature's cues when introducing colour to our homes and wardrobes will ensure an instantly invigorated scheme."

Marjon Hoogervorst for Est

"Founding editor of Inside Out Magazine, Karen McCartney takes us on a tour of London and her favourite haunts from stores to pubs to hotels, and I have to say Karen looks truly in her element ensconced at Ten Bells for our photo shoot. Joanna Swanson takes us on a tour through Oman in search of luxe accommodation and unique travel experiences and once again you will be working out how to fit this into your next travel itinerary."

Georgina Skinner/Abigail Ahern for Est

I can't get enough Rue

You too? Don't worry. Now you don't have to wait for each new issue. Today, Monday, Rue Magazine will launch Rue Daily. It's fresh editorial content on a daily basis! Yeah! What can we expect?  Everything from fashion to entertaining to beauty and, oh course, beautiful interiors ... like this Lexington, Kentucky home by Hannah Maple. (Thanks Rue Daily for the sneak peek.)

Rue Daily will extend Rue's fresh, approachable take on designing a beautiful life. It's interactive and inspirational. What else could you want when you want more Rue?