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Mum turns tidy profit selling kids’ homewares

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Eleanor Cullen went on maternity leave before the birth of her first child, she was bombarded by kids’ homewares solely decorated with TV characters and Disney princesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Melbourne designer decided to take matters into her own hands to make her own placemats for her newborn son, sinking $15,000 from the family’s savings into the venture.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After putting the design up on </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/wemightbetiny/?hl=en" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at the end of 2015, she said it “went crazy”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The widely popular placemat has since led her to launch her own business called We Might Be Tiny, which now stocks more than 32 products featuring a bear, bunny and cat: a signature part of her brand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I love animals and cute things and it’s all from my childhood, so it's things I have loved as a child,” she told </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/small-business/melbournes-we-might-be-tiny-rakes-in-4m-from-stylish-childrens-homewares/news-story/e78097f144a85356ff81f9dc45dd8e03" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">news.com.au</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. “The products are then centered around the bear, bunny and cat theme and become iconic to the brand.”</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRYi0xCg9sF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRYi0xCg9sF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by MINIMALIST TABLEWARE FOR KIDS (@wemightbetiny)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I then designed some snack boxes in a similar shape to the bear, bunny and cat, divided plates that suction to the table, suctioned bowls, cutlery sets and moved into kitchenware. So there’s icy pole moulds and freezer moulds and I was working with silicone as it’s a great material for kitchenware as well.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Her bestselling products have been the suctioned plates, with 50,000 being sold for $29 to $32 since she launched the business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 42-year-old said her designs appeal to parents wanting a “minimalist” look. Her placemats have also been so popular among parents that she has even made adult versions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Rather than having characters like P J Masks or Disney princesses printed on tableware it’s a neutral palette and that kind of thing appeals to mums,” she said.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRV4xoGJW6W/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRV4xoGJW6W/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by MINIMALIST TABLEWARE FOR KIDS (@wemightbetiny)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Her side hustle has gone from making Ms Cullen $100,000 in her first year to nearly $4 million six years later.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It was a hobby. I wanted to earn a bit more money and pay off our mortgage and what happened was I ended up selling out and making the money I invested back in one month,” she revealed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I haven’t had to reinvest our own money, I am just reinvesting the profits.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The mother-of-two has credited the pandemic for the boost in sales, as people started eating at home with their kids more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She also launched a new product in February called Stampies, which was around the time parents began looking for new ways to entertain their kids. The cookie stamp set features cute animal designs, and Ms Cullen says it can be used for baking or playing with playdough.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since her business started, Ms Cullen has seen a huge growth in competitors offering similar silicone products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But, she says hers stand out since they are made from scratch, rather than being “stock standard products that are templated from a factory” with a competitor’s label stuck on the front.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Looking to the future, Ms Cullen said she is looking to start creating products for kid’s play.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I’ve got a bath book and some bath toys made from the material silicone, which means it’s dishwasher safe and lends itself to bath toys being thrown into the dishwasher so they are not going to get mouldy,” she said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She added that sensory toys, such as teethers and textured toys, would also be rolled out by the end of the year.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: We Might Be Tiny (Facebook)</span></em></p>

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IKEA launches new homewares range for February 2020

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IKEA is offering a range of practical and stylish homewares, including a range of baskets, armchairs, a hanging organiser and much more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The latest product drop in February is focusing on a mindful lifestyle while bringing nature into the home through greenery. Natural colour palettes with fresh hues are contrasted sharply with accented colours.</span></p> <p><strong>TJILLEVIPS basket range</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a range of sustainable handmade baskets that are woven from six different types of plant fibres, which include bamboo, rattan, seagrass, banana fibre, poplar and jute.</span></p> <p><strong>BINGSTA armchair ($199)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are low and high back versions of this chair on offer and are two colours available. The colours are subdued and elegant grey or a dark shade of yellow. </span></p> <p><strong>KORNSJÖ cabinet with mirror ($299)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are plenty of storage options for bags, shoes and belongings that are unsightly. It comes in a nice dark shade of grey.</span></p> <p><strong>BORSTAD hanging organiser for accessories ($16.99)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This hanging organiser boasts plenty of storage if there’s not a lot of space left in your cupboards.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo credits: </span><a href="https://www.bhg.com.au/ikea-borstad-homewares-range-february-2020"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Better Homes and Gardens</span></a></em></p>

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Spring ready! Kmart launches new homewares range

<p>As spring kicks into full gear, Kmart has dropped a new budget-friendly homewares range - and just in time to bring a fresh and airy feel to your home. </p> <p>Some of the items include a pastel pink and green leaf patterned doona cover set that will only set you back $18 for the queen version. </p> <p>Kmart is no stranger to stylish, swoon worthy products for an affordable price, and shoppers might be pleasantly unsurprised to learn melamine tumblers in blue cost a simple $7 and a quirky framed print of umbrellas on the beach will go for $13. </p> <p>If you’re looking for new storage that fits a white and woody aesthetic, the retailer has a bamboo-three drawer storage unit for $12. </p> <p>Can’t get yourself out of the gorgeous grey and monochromatic tones that styled our home during the winter? </p> <p>Not a problem - for $69, a charcoal chair is available for purchase as well as a sophisticated marble table for $49. </p> <p>Cult Kmart fans took to social media to praise the new range, with one saying: “Absolutely love this!!”</p> <p>Another wrote: “Kmart has done it again, loving this”. </p> <p>“I must buy that doona cover, looks so dreamy,” another comment read. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see everything Kmart has to offer for the spring season. </p>

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Get ready for spring! BIG W set to release homeware range starting from $5

<p>If you’re a fan of a big bargain, then BIG W’s latest homeware’s range might just be what you are looking for. </p> <p>The money-saving retail store has just released their<span> </span>Common Ground<span> </span>collection - promising warm colours, sleek design and affordable prices. </p> <p>“We believe that everyone should have the chance to come home, open the doors and feel proud of the space they’ve created for their families,” Mitch Armitt, Head of Home Universe - BIG W said in a statement. </p> <p>“This collection gives customers access to quality trend pieces for the whole home at affordable prices.”</p> <p>Those looking for a way to introduce a softer and more neutral tone to their home will find BIG W’s latest range offers shoppers a vibrant colour range including greys, cream, and pops of blues, golds and red with a “tribal twist.”</p> <p>One of the main standouts customers will be able to get their hands on is the $20 Mirabella London sphere table lamp. With a gold base and a design that spells out luxury living, it is sure to be a sell out. </p> <p>Those wanting to adventure out in a bolder and warmer colour palette for Spring will love the Baked Apple bedding set for $59. With burnt red tones, it is the perfect modern addition for a home gearing up for sunnier weather! </p> <p>The<span> </span>Common Ground<span> </span>collection is available in stores and online now. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the whole<span> </span>Common Ground<span> </span>collection.</p>

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Bunnings has just launched a new homewares range – and you'll want to buy everything

<p>Bunnings has branched out into homewares and has launched a new wallet-friendly collection.</p> <p>It has expanded its range to take on the likes of Kmart, Target, ALDI and The Reject Shop.</p> <p>The retail giant branched out from gardening and plants back in July when it launched its Smart Homes Products range.</p> <p>The homewares collection includes chairs, throws, rugs and cushions, as well as a storage range featuring linen-look ottomans that start from $15 and woven baskets and containers.</p> <p>The prices range from $9 to $250 for the Harman Bali relax chair.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see the range of products on offer.</p>

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The Reject Shop launches affordable new homewares range to compete with Kmart

<p>The Reject Shop is launching an affordable new homewares range that’s set to rival Kmart, IKEA and Target’s range.</p> <p>Fashionable décor items on offer include a gold metal planter, $12, and a pink Himalayan salt lamp for $19.</p> <p>Scented candles are priced at a low $5 each.</p> <p>The new collection is on sale now and available in store.</p> <p>If you’re looking to update your loungeroom, there are items available for that too.</p> <p>The Reject Shop are selling a blush pink velvet “decorator” chair, which is a stylish addition to the bedroom or loungeroom and priced at $58.</p> <p>There is also a velvet footstool available, complete with a gold base, which is selling for $28.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0iI5tqAYQv/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0iI5tqAYQv/" target="_blank">Add a touch of savvy style to your home with this comfy velvet chair, only $58, and foot stool, $28. Perfect touch to any home, without the hefty price tag 😍. Available from this Thursday! #getsavvy</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/therejectshop/" target="_blank"> The Reject Shop</a> (@therejectshop) on Jul 30, 2019 at 1:00am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The interiors on offer have seen an embrace of metallics, which is a trend that seems to be showing no signs of slowing down.</p> <p>A mirror with a gold frame and a black hanging strap is available for a low $12.</p> <p>If you’re sick and tired of watering your plants, there are fake potted plants available, such as the Calla lilies, that start at $12.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzjRKF-AMr1/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzjRKF-AMr1/" target="_blank">Add instant style to your indoors with low maintenance artificial plants, they are sure to bring some zen into your home or office space 🌴 #getsavvy</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/therejectshop/" target="_blank"> The Reject Shop</a> (@therejectshop) on Jul 5, 2019 at 3:00pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Creating a relaxing environment in your home just got easier with an electric LED colour changing diffuser that illuminates and changes colours as aromas are released. It’s available at $29.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mM-eKHmlU/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mM-eKHmlU/" target="_blank">Create a relaxing environment in your home with an electric LED colour changing diffuser. For just $29 it illuminates and changes colours as the fragrant aromas are released. Smell those savings 👌 #getsavvy</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/therejectshop/" target="_blank"> The Reject Shop</a> (@therejectshop) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:53pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote>

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Supermarket wars heat up: Coles' big plan to beat ALDI with hot new range

<p>Coles has just released its new homewares range with affordable items, a stylish look and a much more exciting weekly grocery shop. </p> <p>The supermarket giant has included everything in its latest release from cushions all the way to lamps. </p> <p>Dominique Lamb, CEO of the National Retail Association, told <em>A Current Affair </em>the latest release is all about convenience. </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 298.4848484848485px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7828865/mt31973-1.gif" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ddf01d857ce944f6baf21d9e6dbbf46b" /></p> <p>"It's all about going in store or online and being able to pick up as many things as possible, so that you don't have to go to a million places,” Lamb said.</p> <p>All the nifty items were made to appeal to those looking to ramp up their home styling without having to go out of their way to look for must-have items elsewhere or without spending too much. </p> <p>Coles' homewares range has 70 per cent of their items costing $10 or less and only 4 per cent costing more than $20 – with nothing over $30. </p> <p>The Your Home range will not be around for long, however, and the supermarket is urging customers to get their foot in the door before it is too late. </p> <p>The ‘limited-time’ move has proven to be a successful scheme for ALDI, who offers bi-weekly Special Buys for cheap prices. </p> <p>"ALDI has done really well with their Special Buy range," Lamb said.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 315.955766192733px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7828864/mt31971.gif" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f40ef1864da342b0b1379d83c78d4481" /></p> <p>"That's because they are for a limited time, often they're very high quality items that are sold in a particular range, in a particular location and really it's become a bit of a cult following."</p> <p>The Your Home range will be available until August 25.</p> <p>The collection includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>2-pack Pet Bag – $2</p> </li> <li> <p>Succulent in Glass Pot – $5</p> </li> <li> <p>Decorative Ceramic and Wood Canister – $6</p> </li> <li> <p>Mahala Jar (ceramic pot with lid and leather handle) – $6</p> </li> <li> <p>Felt Storage Box – $10</p> </li> <li> <p>Velvet Cushion – $13</p> </li> <li> <p>Timber Photo Frame – $15</p> </li> <li> <p>Plush Throw – $15</p> </li> <li> <p>Four Draw Timber Storage Box – $12</p> </li> <li> <p>Maya Table Top Lamp – $25</p> </li> <li> <p>Round Wall Shelf – $25</p> </li> </ul>

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So chic! ALDI's luxurious homewares sale includes French linen – for under $100

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>ALDI’s Special Buys sales have developed a cult following over the years.</p> <p>However, the supermarket giant’s latest release might just win over a whole new market with their brand new luxurious Scandi-inspired homewares range that has some pretty sweet deals to transform your bathroom, bedroom and loungeroom.</p> <p>The range offers a number of chic luxurious French linen bedding and sheets, including a vintage blue queen sheet set priced at only $89.99. The range comes in five colours, including soft soda pink and dark sea blue as well.</p> <p>The French linen is breathable and perfect for both winter and summer. The French linen quilt cover seats are soft enough to have you sleeping like a baby, with the queen size also priced at $89.99.</p> <p>For another $59.99, a knitted throw could be the perfect accessory to add the perfect touch to your bedroom.</p> <p>ALDI has also released a wooden bedside table that can double for a suitable loungeroom addition as well for $39.99.</p> <p>A statement chair is sometimes very necessary for the home and The Elwood Chair at the supermarket in either grey or beige could be just what you needed in your home for $119.</p> <p>Further, the range also features a number of cushions available for $19.99 each.</p> <p>These Special Buys items will be on sale from July 10.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the full range.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div>

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Look out Kmart! BIG W’s rival homewares range you must see

<p>Money-saving budget retailer BIG W is launching its newest homewares collection with affordable prices and timeless elegance.</p> <p>The <em>Fine Balance</em> range includes six key home décor pieces, made perfect for a modern home looking for elegant, minimal touches.</p> <p>“The Fine Balance range is a perfect combination of light and dark, marrying together industrial style pieces with cool toned accessories,” a spokesperson said in a statement.</p> <p>“Designed to bring your space back to life this winter, it uses finishes and textures that elevate and complement your existing homewares.”</p> <p>If you’re looking for a way to add elegance and luxury to your home without emptying your pockets dry, then BIG W’s latest range may be just what you’re looking for.</p> <p>Starting from $19, shoppers can have a stunning lamp to keep by their bedside along with an industrial-looking side table priced at $35.</p> <p>One of the biggest standouts in the latest capsule collection release includes a mauve toned, velvety quilt set priced at $39.</p> <p>For an extra $10, customers can own a charcoal grey ottoman to add a luxury touch to their homes.</p> <p>“The contrasting tones and textures from the entire new BIG W collection is all designed to complement existing décor, making a seasonal home refresh affordable and accessible for all families,” the spokesperson said.</p> <p>Online, the collection is already causing a stir as customers get ready to purchase the items for themselves.</p> <p>“So luxe,” one user wrote.</p> <p>Another comment read: “What a stunning look!”</p> <p>The <em>Fine Balance</em> range drops in stores next Thursday and is available for pre-order online.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the <em>Fine Balance</em> range.</p>

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Luxe look for less: BIG W launches timeless homewares range starting from $9

<p>BIG W is set to release a '70s inspired set of homewares that you might not be able to pass up.</p> <p>The latest collection will appear in stores next Wednesday and will touch on familiar colour palettes that were all the rage in our homes back in the 1970s, with bold botanical greens, mustard golds and soft greys.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a new way to freshen up your home, then BIG W’s latest release may just be exactly what you need.</p> <p>With vibrant and deep-toned bedding, to plush velvet cushions, as well as trendy ottomans and arm chairs all at an affordable price – what is not to love about the department store’s <em>Dark Wonder</em> collection?</p> <p>Starting from just $9, customers can add a decorative accessory to your bedside table with the House &amp; Home black metal lantern or a metallic hourglass.</p> <p>Customers looking to spice up their homes can purchase the velvet armchair that comes in either emerald or grey for just $99, as well as the matching ottoman for $49.</p> <p>Online, the new collection has caused a storm amongst excited fans ready to get their hand on the items.</p> <p>“Love a touch of glam!” one user commented.</p> <p>“I HAVE to have this,” another wrote.</p> <p>The luxe homeware range also features stunning bedding to add glamour and chic to your bedroom without having to dig deep into your pockets.</p> <p>For just $49, you can have bold velvet mustard print bedding set to bring life into your bedroom or add pops of colour with the $29 <em>Dharsh</em> quilt set.</p> <p>While only a few pieces are available for pre-order now online, customers will be able to purchase items from the collection in stores from next Wednesday.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see some of BIG W’s luxe Dark Wonder collection.</p> <p>Will you be purchasing any of these homeware items? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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The mega Bunnings deals you need to keep an eye out for

<p>Bunnings is offering some great deals on outdoor items that might be difficult to pass up when you see the price tag.</p> <p>From eskys to storage units, gazebos, tables and more – there is sure to be something that you’ve been wanting to purchase.</p> <p>These massive savings are available online with the offer of free postage via eBay. Here are just some of the great offers you could call yours with the Bunnings outdoor living and outdoor entertainment deals.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see just some of the great deals on offer.</p>

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ALDI to launch budget "luxe" homeware range

<p>ALDI will be launching a “luxe” homeware range for its Special Buys this coming Wednesday.</p> <p>Shoppers will be able to get their hands on special bedding, living room staples, garden ornaments and bathroom assortments in stores on Wednesday, March 27.</p> <p>One of the items that has had fans particularly excited is the $99 Grace Velvet Ottoman, which comes with velvet upholstery in charcoal or navy.</p> <p>Other velvet furniture on offer include the $129 Audrey Velvet Chair. Featuring wooden legs, the seat can hold up to 150kg in weight.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQvvdFn0PP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQvvdFn0PP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">ANOTHER drop of gorgeous goodies hitting @aldiaustralia Wednesday 27th March 😍 • Velvet Bench’s $79.99 • Buffet $149 • Velvet Chairs $129 • Cushions $16.99 • Gold Side Table $79.99 • Velvet Ottomans $99.99 • Thanks @i.shop.bargains.au for the tag 💕 . . . . #aldi #aldiaustralia #aldihaul #aldispecialbuys #aldilove #aldigram #aldiloversau #aldilover #home #homedecor #homesweethome #homeinspo #homegoods #bargain #bargainshopper #bargainhunter #savvy #savvyshopper #velvet #velvetcollection #velvetdecor #home #homeinspo #homedecor #homewares</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/homeiswhereabargainis/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Ashlee 🙋🏽🛍</a> (@homeiswhereabargainis) on Mar 21, 2019 at 12:16am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>For the bedroom, customers can get the queen/king size Quilted Coverlet Set for $69. The set includes a machine-washable cotton coverlet and two pillowcases that come in four different print designs. Also on offer is a microfibre-filled Cloud Pillow for $29.</p> <p>The range also includes a collection of bathroom and gardening goods, such as the $6 Bath Mat and the $29 Basket Hanger.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLz1ttFbfn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLz1ttFbfn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">How good do next weeks special buys look!! Coming 27 March. Thank you to the beautiful @that_coloured_door_69 for sharing ⭐️⭐️ #aldiaustralia #aldicatalogue #aldispecialbuys #aldiloversau</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/aldiloversau/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Tammy - Aldi Lovers Australia</a> (@aldiloversau) on Mar 19, 2019 at 2:16am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Bargain hunters have been thrilled with the upcoming release. “Seriously this stuff is STUNNING and doesn’t look like it is from ALDI,” one wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>“So many stunning goodies! If I had the velvet ottoman I would just be touching it all the time,” one commented.</p> <p>Another added, “I need the chairs, ottomans and buffet.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the new homewares range.</p> <p>Will you be lining up for this Special Buys launch? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Shoppers are flocking to Kmart for these must-have homewares

<p>With affordable prices and on-trend styles, it is easy to understand why Kmart’s living range has a broad and loyal following. Numerous Facebook groups and Instagram accounts have been dedicated to the retailer’s products and new releases.</p> <p>And now, a couple of new drops have got shoppers excited.</p> <p>An Instagram fan based in Perth has alerted the public to two brand-new items: a timber occasional chair ($49) and a bamboo pot holder ($19). The pot holder features a bamboo basket and pine legs, while the chair features an acacia wood frame and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) weave.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZctbQFD5f/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZctbQFD5f/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Me: I'm not getting anything from the new @kmartaus home release... Also me: Ooh that plant stand ($19) and chair ($49) live with me now 🙌 #damnyoukmart Impressed with the chair. It's quite light but sturdy and looks fab! . . #thediydecorator #kmartaus #kmartstyle #kmartnewfinds #kmartbargains #kmartmums #kmartmumsaustralia #kmarthome #homedecor #homewares #homedecorating #interior #interiordecor #homedecorator #interiorinfluencer #homeinfluencer #perthinfluencer #lifestyleinfluencer #australianinfluencer #interiordecorator #interiorandhome #interiorlover #kmartaddict #kmartaddictsunite #kmartaustralia #kmartdecor #kmartliving #kmartlove</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thediydecorator/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Zoe Gilpin. Perth, Australia.</a> (@thediydecorator) on Jan 8, 2019 at 6:49pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“Impressed with the chair,” she said. “It’s quite light but sturdy and looks fab!”</p> <p>Other users have responded enthusiastically, tagging friends and sharing thoughts on how they will use the homewares in their place. </p> <p>“Two of these chairs would look so cute on the balcony,” said one user. </p> <p>“I have a nook in my room that needs this [pot holder],” said another.</p> <p>Another fan was<span> </span><em>The Block</em>’s Georgia Caceres. “OMG Need!!! I mean, it’s probably a WANT more so than a need, but you get my drift!” Caceres posted on her Instagram story with a picture of the chair.</p> <p>While the bamboo pot holder is now available online, the timber occasional chair is still marked as “coming soon” on the website.</p> <p>Excited customers said they will venture to a physical store to get the furniture.</p> <p>Are you keen to get your hands on these popular Kmart items for your home? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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Take a first look: Aldi set to release luxurious new homewares collection

<p>If you have a knack for interior design then you’ll be happy to hear that Aldi is soon to release their own range of homewares, and not only are they stylish but their also easy on the wallet.</p> <p>The collection features a range of colours and prints from sky blue to rich teals. The range, which is designed to give a calming sensation to a room is sophisticated and sleek.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820527/aldi-hero.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/8dbe5bcb26c54502a266de3007b76020" /></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820524/aldi-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d216cc0323564e699314de38388e754b" /></p> <p>Such as this velvet chair, that looks double its price but is only $99.90.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820525/aldi-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a564ef9f25f6400a8f1e3db04931924b" /></p> <p>Or these wall prints for $49.99 that are sure to spice up any room.</p> <p>There’s also the Indigo Earth collection that is inspired by desert tones and ocean blues.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820523/aldi-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1ba120f7b605492e819cb4e710c5d72f" /></p> <p>This<span> </span><em>Heaven Mist Quilt Coverlet</em><span> </span>set is only $99.99.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820526/aldi-4.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a4ec9abf0e574440b11b5808502c45e0" /></p> <p>And if you want to switch up your bathroom aesthetic from the ordinary white towels, why not pick up these four-piece towel sets for $29.99.</p> <p>Who said you have to spend a fortune to keep your home looking good? But be quick, Aldi will be releasing the<span> </span><em>Style Your Room</em> collection in store on September 5 and it’s sure to be a sell-out.</p> <p>Find out more information<em> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/style-your-room-wed-5-september/" target="_blank">here</a></em>.</p> <p>Will you be buying anything from the collection? Let us know in the comments.</p>

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Homewares as gifts: Should you, or shouldn’t you?

<p class="first-para">Never in my life have I been gifted a <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/living?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-living&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>homeware</strong></span></a> item that I’d buy for myself.</p> <p>There have been some gifts that I’ve come around to with time: a set of rustic earthenware bowls given to me by Mum at Christmas definitely weren’t my style, but I’ve since found their proportions handy for everything from porridge to pasta.</p> <p>There have been less successful gifts (as beautiful as they are, the $200-a-pop crystal champagne glasses we received for our wedding never get used), and outright disasters, too – including some items I’ve re-gifted and am too ashamed to identify. </p> <p>To me, homewares are as personal as clothes. They must be the perfect fit. What works for you one season won’t work the next, and it is unwise to think that a particular item somebody has bought for themselves is indicative of their whole interior style.</p> <p>Sure, maybe somebody has a coastal theme at their abode (and you’ve seen lots of blue-and-white stripes there), but buying them anything from model yachts to ornamental oars is absolute overkill.</p> <p>While it may seem ungrateful and disrespectful to turn one’s nose down at any kind of gift, I’ve an anecdote that may change your mind.</p> <p>Thirty years ago, my best friend’s mother had a few chooks in her backyard. Somebody bought her a tea towel with a chicken on it as a gift, to which she expressed polite thanks (but was less than keen on).</p> <p>The giver of said gift must have told all friends and family members that chicken homewares were the way to go. Every subsequent birthday and Christmas for three decades, all she received was chicken-themed items. Plates with chickens on them. Chicken salt and pepper shakers. Metal chicken garden ornaments.</p> <p>My friend’s mum eventually confessed – knowing it was far too late – “I hate this stuff!”. She had found herself in a deep hole of chook-wares and could see no way out.</p> <p>To this day, her house looks like a memorial to Colonel Sanders.</p> <p>Now, many may think the better option here would have been to simply say you didn’t like a gift in the first place. Oh, hindsight, such a wonderful thing. But here’s the problem with that: you can’t openly express discontent to the giver when you receive a gift. It makes you an awful human being.</p> <p>The real solution here is just to not give homewares as gifts at all, unless you really, really know the person.</p> <p>Here’s a good rule of thumb: if you would buy them a jacket or a shirt as a gift, it’s probably OK to buy them a throw or some crockery.</p> <p>As for any <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/living?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-living&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>homewares</strong></span></a> gift that is personal and unique? I’d say you’d need to know them well enough to buy them a pair of pants, too. If you’re close enough to someone to know their hip-to-waist ratio, leg length and preferred fit, you know them well enough to gift an artisanal scented candle or ever-so-intimate sheet set.</p> <p><em>First appeared on <a href="http://www.domain.com.au" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Domain.com.au</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><em><strong>To find your home essentials <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-o60shop&amp;utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the Over60 Shop for high-quality offerings</span></a>.</strong></em></p>

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