This issue, Mother’s Day takes front and centre with some beautiful decorating ideas that are bound to delight Mum. In our May issue, the Home Beautiful team has gathered a comfortable but inspiring array of the latest homeware releases. Plus, we chat with Becca and Jess Stern, the founders of Mustard Made, about their beautifully bright storage lockers.
From statement tableware to cozy furniture pieces for Sunday relaxing, here’s our pick of homewares.
Here are our favourite finds for May
01
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP
$360/100ml, David Jones
Best for: Spoiling mum
Notes of black truffle, black orchid, plum and patchouli come together in this rich and deeply luxurious scent by Tom Ford – a special and memorable gift for mum. Or better yet, treat yourself!
Sizes: 30ml up to 150ml
Colour: Black glass
Key features:
- Black-glass bottle
- Patchouli base
- Classic, modern scent
02
The Paris bouquet
$125, Floraly
Best for: A classic but thoughtful gift idea
Flowers may be a typical choice as a Mother’s Day gift, but these blooms make a show-stopping statement. Seasonal pastel flowers such as pink roses, chrysanthemums, veronicas and carnations exude a soft elegance perfect for any occasion.
Sizes: Classic and grand
Colours: Pink and white
Materials: Seasonal flowers and foliage
Key features:
- Sourced fresh
- Comes with signature gift box
- Flowers bud and bloom in 48 hours
03
Voyage candle in Cobalt
$49.99, Sheridan
Best for: An instant home refresh
This soy candle by Sheridan takes inspiration from a warm sea breeze, featuring tonka beans, musk and immortelle flower. With a reusable and stylish blue holder, you can bring the beach straight into your home.
Size: 200g
Colour: Cobalt
Materials: Soy and paraffin wax
Key features:
- 40-hour burn time
- Gift packaging available
- Reusable vessel
04
Mediterranean coffee table
$529, Fantastic Furniture
Best for: A touch of Mediterranean style
Looking for a stylish accent piece? This handcrafted coffee table by Fantastic Furniture seamlessly blends a minimalist aesthetic with Mother of Pearl detailing for a unique and captivating design that exudes sophistication.
Size: 116cm x 44cm x 60cm
Colour: Light blue
Material: Mother of Pearl
Key features:
- Low profile
- Handcrafted
- Minimalist design
05
‘Bayview’ queen bed
$1999, Harvey Norman
Best for: Comfort and convenience
Luxuriate in high-quality materials from Harvey Norman’s new Australian made range. The collection features pieces for dining, living and bedroom areas, such as the ‘Bayview’ bed in profile dapper parchment fabric.
Sizes: Single, Double, King Single, Queen, King and Super King
Colour: ‘Parchment’ fabric
Materials: Pine and MDF framing and fabric upholstery
Key features:
- Low profile bedhead
- Built-in bedside compartments
- Australian made
06
Blooming Bouquet tea gift pack
$48, T2
Best for: A gift for the tea aficionado
There’s nothing better than a soothing cup of tea, so why not treat Mum to this warming bouquet of blossom teas, including rose jasmine, French Earl Grey, mango, and blueberry? Simply drop one blossom into a teapot and watch the flavour unfold.
Sizes: 8 tea blossoms
Materials: French Earl Grey, rose jasmine, mango and blueberry
Key features:
- Sustainably sourced
- 4 flavours
- Best brewed at 80°C
07
1977 Sofa High Back Chair Module in Leura Mangrove
from $1709, King Living
Best for: Flexible home living
Hot on the heels of King’s iconic 1977 Sofa launch, come four new additions, including the 1977 Sofa High Back Chair Module in Leura Mangrove and the 1977 Ottomon in Leura Natural White. The range has customisable modules for a mix-and-match approach to living.
Size: 880mm x 1000mm
Colours: Leura Natural White, Leura Biscotti, Leura Linen, Leura Sandstone, Leura Caramel, Leura Wattle, Leura Mangrove
Materials: Steel frame, high resilience foam and fibres
Key features:
- Machine washable covers
- 25 Year Steel Frame Warranty
- High back design
08
‘Winter Dream’ tableware collection
from $29.99, Sanctuary Studio
Best for: Creating a seasonal tablescape
Welcome the cooler months with Sanctuary Studio’s tableware from its ‘Winter Dream’ collection, featuring pretty pastels, romantic blooms and frosted tones, adding whimsy to any table setting.
Colours: Pink, mauve, blue and magnolia blooms
Materials: Resin, linen, glass and ceramic
Key features:
- Cozy textures
- Romantic colour palette
- Practical and stylish
09
Orange wine glasses
$49, No. 22
Best for: Making a bold statement
Standing elegantly on a rounded stem, these glasses from No. 22 Home’s latest homeware collection feature fluted glass and eye-catching colours, adding a pop to the table.
Size: 15.3cm tall
Colours: Blue, green, teal
Material: Glass
Key features:
- Set of 2
- Hand-blown
- Modern and playful
10
‘Coast’ rug collection
from $130, Hali x Jason Grant
Best for: Stylish sustainability
Hali Rugs and designer Jason Grant have released a new colour range, Coast, in their sustainable line of indoor/outdoor rugs. These stylish rugs feel like soft wool underfoot but are made from recycled plastics found in rivers and scrap heaps.
Sizes: Up to 420cm x 300cm or custom
Colours: Driftwood, East, Flowering Gum, High Tide, Pandanus Tree, Stones Throw, Storm Front, Bizmarckia, Earth, Riverside, Rust, Sandstone and Wattyl
Material: PET yarn
Key features:
- Handwoven
- Recycled Bottle PET
- Fringed detail
HB talks about the charm of lockers and styling with colour
Becca and Jess Stern, founders of Mustard Made, take us through the colourful world of retro lockers
First of all, why lockers? Jess: “That was my question at first! Becca had collected a few vintage lockers, but they weren’t very practical for her home. Becca had a vision for designing lockers with that retro nod, but making them customisable, lockable and beautifully simple to assemble!”
Tell us about Butter, the new pastel colourway. Becca: “Butter is the first new addition to the Mustard rainbow in 18 months, and we couldn’t be happier! We looked at pastel yellows of all kinds, from cottage-core to a mellow Mediterranean style, and settled on a pastel with a bit of punch. It’s a timeless shade and we love how it works as an elevated neutral.”
Are there any tricks to decorating with colour? Becca: “One of my favourite ways to style our lockers is… with more lockers! A row of lockers all in one colour, or in multiple complementary colours is something that brings me so much joy! When it comes to styling the outside of the lockers, the tops are a beautiful spot for a pile of books, a candle and a plant to bring some life.”
What’s next for Mustard Made? Jess: “We have big, ambitious plans for 2024! We spent most of 2023 quietly gearing up for this year, and we’re ready to make it our biggest yet. We’ve got more new products in the pipeline, as well as a new product category and a special limited-edition release… I’ll leave it at that before I give too much away!”
