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Interior decorator & stylist, mum & blogger. Passionate about finding amazing pieces & creating beautiful interiors x No project is too small!

I am a Melbourne based interior decorator and stylist. I studied Interior Decorating & Design at RMIT, and was honoured to be chosen to work with the late Stuart Rattle in their mentor program. His skill and knowledge was truly one of a kind, and I was endlessly inspired by his elegant hand drawings, and personal detail with each project. A moment in my life I will forever treasure. I then worked

at Cavit & Co, an exclusive high end furniture company based in Melbourne, Sydney and offices in NY. With an extensive knowledge of American furniture and American interior design, I was very privileged to be able to work with elite clients in Melbourne & Sydney styling and decorating the most beautiful spaces. I also worked on several commercial spaces and sourced product for every leading Architectural firm within Australia and Asia. Continuing my love of American design and decoration, I then assisted one of the most inspiring and influential interior designers in Melbourne, Diane Bergeron. My knowledge and passion evolved even more so than I could of imagined with Diane. I learnt about traditional and modern designs, and the importance and excitement of mixing high and low to create a captivating space. She continues to inspire me and is just absolutely fabulous. I was then proud to be a part of the inaugural event Design for Mirabel in 2014. Diane and I designed a booth setting, as well as organised the event working with many other talented individuals in the committee. Ten interior designers from around Australia were involved, it was the most amazing experience and for such an incredible cause with all funds going to the Mirabel Foundation. With twelve months in the making, the three day event was a huge success. If I’m not decorating, styling or endlessly scrolling through interior design blogs, I’m out and about with my baby girl through the leafy streets of Melbourne, always finding new inspiration. My husband (who is an amazing chef) will provide me with hints on the night’s dinner, and after cooking and tucking my bub in bed is when I again return to the ever evolving internet to look for more products and inspirations. I am passionate about finding those unique pieces that no one else has. No project is too small, and I would love to hear about your new and exciting venture. Whether it be styling an existing space, or completely starting from scratch I will share the journey with you and eliminate some of the Interior Design pitfalls and fears. Let’s work together to make your stunning new home a reality...put down the magazines and lets begin.

27/04/2021

And she’s up! 🎉🎉🎉

The gallery wall is officially done for the front entrance of our home, a few tweaks here and there will be added however it’s so nice to finally have these pieces up on the wall!

What you see is a mix of vintage frames and some new, most of the artwork is done by me and the kids, with other pieces found in vintage stores.

The chandelier and bamboo framed artwork were purchased from Design for Mirabel 6 years ago! A fundraising event organised by that I was proud to be part of.
You may recognise in these two frames.

For me the front entrance needed some eye candy, colour, and pieces that meant something to us. Hubby got his frame in there to of famous helmets.

Enjoy x

12/02/2021

Happy Birthday Felix!! Can you get any more handsome?

26/12/2020

And that’s a wrap 🙌🏼
Christmas and Boxing Day (pics to come) boy have we had a jam packed two days! Catching up with family and friends has never been so appreciated like it has been this year after a year of hardly seeing anyone.
We have had SO much FUN! 💦☀️

The food coma has officially passed, can’t wait to get stuck into the ham again tomorrow 😂🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🥪🥪

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26/10/2020

Stacks of books is always a good (The Best!) idea! They create dimension in a space, add character because the books you collect speak your personality hence a warmer home environment, and, are forever timeless and stylish.
Layer layer layer!! 📖📚📔

13/10/2020

Hello gorgeous fabrics!!!!! Thankyou .int.prod for my parcel, oh my goodness these are to die for, I’m really into black and off white at the moment (not that I ever wasn’t) the embroidery work on these trims - simply beautiful 🖤

11/10/2020

It’s a big birthday week here at the Giarra’s household celebrating 2 birthdays! My hubby and our missy moo Allegra! Happy birthday you two! Keep being your beautiful crazy selves because life would be so dull without you 😘😘😘😘

04/10/2020

Dreaming of the next holiday 🏝

30/09/2020

Italy again 🇮🇹 one day, this hotel, it will happen 🍝

27/09/2020

💙💙💙💙A kitchen worth cooking in !! And basically staying in all day, the oven - no words 🤤brass accents 👌🏼 colour palette- 🤩 perfection 😍

25/09/2020

Just purchased one of these gorgeous prints by 💙I love the clean lines, colour tones and vintage vs modern take, stay tuned to find out which one made the cut!! 🌊🌴🍸

23/09/2020

This artwork is insane!!! Art by .golchini Milan, Italy. I love seeing original art in a different form, and why not include the paint brush to! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

21/09/2020

Something new I’m working on #2021

06/09/2020

A very Happy Fathers Day to all of the amazing dads, just looking at these photos made me smile, all the dad jokes and trips down memory lane are what make this day so special.💙💙💙💙💙 you’re all superheroes 🦸‍♂️

24/08/2020

Celebrating 🎉100 days🎉 of Prep! Or should I say almost 100 days of remote learning 🤔 Allegra you are definitely wiser, more resilient and a such a keen learner. We love how much you love school and are sooooo proud of you 🥰 congratulations baby girl, let’s hope next year will be a little more normal for you. ❌⭕️❌

21/12/2017

Yippee!! Our custom tv unit was installed yesterday and it’s looking so fresh and beautiful 🤩 Thankyou for making this happen before Christmas 👏 mesh inserts, brass handles and super styling will be in the works early 2018 🙌🏼 I can’t wait to finish this space ☺️ Custom unit designed by

29/05/2017

A re-post must Belgium 🇧🇪 the architecture is just like out of a storybook 🙌🏼🙌🏼

28/05/2017

Thinking about how to style a bedside table? Start with the basics...a lamp (if required) a couple of your favourites books, and a sentimental piece. If you like an eclectic look, marry in some artwork, a tray and a vintage bust, work with different heights and ensure there is some patina somewhere so not everything is polished and 'new' looking ⚜️ Via

23/05/2017

Sorting, grouping, loving, ditching, in feeling a lot better about this. Now time to source some more of my favourites!! 💙

19/05/2017

Good morning Saturday 🌳 Perfection 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

18/05/2017

Knock knock Friyay deliveries! 🙌🏼

16/05/2017

Another beautiful day in the Macedon ranges, project number two in the works 🙌🏼

08/05/2017

Getting ready for my new client meeting in the beautiful Macedon ranges today

07/05/2017

She just loves her baby cuz 🎈

01/05/2017

Styling this absolutely superb property for sale was a dream, and working with such a delightful client is just icing on the cake. She added in these gorgeous hydrangeas that are flourishing nearby (so lucky!) such a perfect addition to our blue and white ceramics 👌🏽

21/04/2017

My beautiful grandparents, the most stylish couple I know. You were both so influential to us, so loving and so generous. We will always miss you 😘

17/03/2017

Another view of this beautiful space, again it was such a pleasure working with this amazing team 🙌🙌🙌 .ko

12/03/2017

Love dressing my little princess 😘

09/03/2017

Wow and here it is!! If you haven't picked up the latest issue of then please do, this months issue features the gorgeous work of these three talented Mercer students guided by their teacher the fabulous 👌🏼Styling by me x A big pat on the back everyone amazing amazing!! x Its honestly so fulfilling to see all your hard work published in the glossies, a huge round of applause 👏 .ko 👌🏼X O X

07/03/2017

Celebrating International Women's Day, I thought this quote was brilliant 💁🏼 Via Bloglovin'

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