Black Diamond by YSG Studio

This stunning Sydney residence by YSG Studio evokes the warm and inviting mood of a boutique hotel, pairing sumptuous texture and tonal blending for a look of quiet luxury. Fittingly named Black Diamond, the elevated family home overlooks the sparkling Mosman waterfront and boasts an inspired renovation that provides an everyday retreat. Black Diamond: @ysg.studio I Photography: @ansonsmart I Published: @vogueliving I Featured: Flocca Linen Short Bedhead in Brun, Flocca Linen Duvet in Sable, Basix Linen Pillowcase in Carmel, Crush Linen Throw in Tempest   The master bedroom is a timeless example of the property’s refreshed aesthetic, with our European pure linen bedding offering the perfect complement to this serene and beautifully tonal sleep haven. A soft, pared-back bedscape features our short Flocca linen bedhead in Brun, Basix pillows in sun-bleached Carmel, and our Flocca pure linen duvet in Sable, while our Crush linen throw in cool grey Tempest adds a final textural layer. Black Diamond: @ysg.studio I Photography: @ansonsmart I Published: @vogueliving I Featured: Flocca Linen Short Bedhead in Brun, Flocca Linen Duvet in Sable, Basix Linen Pillowcase in Carmel   In the second bedroom, our short pure linen bedhead and pillows in Moro, a softened mulberry hue, imbue an elegant, grounding quality to this considered space. Contrasted with our pure linen duvet and pillows in the dusty cornflower blue of Roy and with a circular window allowing sunlight to pour in from above, the interior scheme exudes a contemporary seaside charm.    Black Diamond: @ysg.studio I Photography: @ansonsmart I Published: @vogueliving I Featured: Flocca Linen Short Bedhead in Moro, Flocca Linen Pillowcase in Moro and Roy, Flocca Linen Duvet in Roy The open-plan kitchen and dining area pairs understated hues with vintage and handmade furnishings to create a comfortable yet refined atmosphere. Achieve this look by starting with our coveted Sable hue as a light, neutral backdrop for rich accents, including moody, sophisticated Nox, toffee-toned Brun, and cool, oceanic Mare as a nod to waterfront living,    Black Diamond: @ysg.studio I Photography: @ansonsmart I Published: @vogueliving Expert use of natural tones and materials elevates the powder room, with pink marble, rose-hued travertine and brass accents lending an earthy luxury. Achieve this lavish yet tranquil look by combining a tonal palette of Rosa and Floss with the warmth of Carmel and Brun, allowing texture and design-led details to add depth and interest.   Black Diamond: @ysg.studio I Photography: @ansonsmart I Published: @vogueliving
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Contemporary Cool

A Contemporary Palette There are several dominant interior schemes that come to mind when we think of homes featuring cool, classic shades of blue, grey and charcoal, from coastal cottages and quintessential Hamptons style to boys' rooms and spaces with a distinctly masculine aesthetic. However, these versatile hues can also be very effective when applied to a contemporary setting, lending understated elegance to a modern, pared-back look. Flocca Linen Cushion Tempest, Flocca Linen Pillowcase in Tempest, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Tempest The stylish South Yarra Residence by Powell & Glenn is a perfect example of how these cool tones work beautifully in the bedroom, where our pure linen bedding in mid-charcoal Tempest and pale grey Fog has been layered masterfully against a blank canvas of white walls and grey carpet. This restrained palette is elevated with unique artwork and velvet curtains in a deep teal hue, achieving a soothing balance of rich texture and a soft, muted colour. South Yarra Residence: @powellandglenn  I Photography: @sharyncairns I Published: The Local Project I Featured: Flocca Linen Pillowcase in Tempest and Fog, Flocca Linen Blanket in Tempest In this Dulux colour forecast, interior designer Bree Leech demonstrates how a contemporary scheme can be accomplished by using a tonal palette of blue, grey and neutral tones. Beginning with a mid-grey foundation on the walls, Bree has balanced this adaptable shade with the subtlety of Fog and the expressiveness of Roy, a washed, dusty cornflower blue that imbues gentle colour. Russo and Sable lend hints of warmth to an otherwise cool palette, while a Henry Wilson bronze lamp adds a bold accent. @breeleech for Dulux colour forecast I Photography: @lisacohenphoto I Featured: Flocca Linen Pillowcase in Roy and Fog, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Ayrton and Russo I Flocca Linen Blanket in Sable @breeleech for Dulux colour forecast I Photography: @lisacohenphoto I Featured: Flocca Long Pillowcase in Fog, Flocca Linen Pillowcase in Roy, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Ayrton  
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Nine Perfect Strangers x Hale Mercantile

It was a pleasure to work with the wonderfully talented Glen Johnson on the hit series, Nine Perfect Strangers, now streaming on Hulu, with the set decorator choosing Hale Mercantile Co linen to style the luxurious, light-filled bedrooms featured throughout the show.  Based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Liane Moriarty, whose bestselling book Big Little Lies was adapted for TV by HBO, the eight-part series stars Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy as well as numerous Australian actors including Asher Keddie and Samara Weaving.      The story is centred around luxury wellness retreat Tranquillum House, where things are not all as they seem. Masha, played by Nicole Kidman, is the retreat's intense yet unnervingly calm leader, while nine guests who have come for a 10-day stay in the hopes of healing their trauma and becoming the best version of themselves are guided and manipulated by the ethereal guru's questionable methods.        Although the series was originally set to take place amidst the stunning natural beauty of California's Big Sur, COVID-19 led to production company Made Up Stories (the same team behind Big Little Lies) relocating the cast and crew to Australia one month before they were due to start work. Filming then commenced at two picturesque properties in the Byron Bay hinterland – 22-acre wellness and yoga retreat Soma and sustainable timber plantation Lune De Sang.     The high-end set design received plenty of attention, with a write-up in Architectural Digest detailing the timber and glass interiors and lush, green landscape. In the article, Johnson describes the setting as having a 'mid-century modern meets zen vibe', while both locations were decorated with 'classic mid-century furnishings and lush linens' to soften up the spaces. The set also features locally made artwork and ceramics.    A relaxed, resort style is achieved by layering our signature Flocca range of bedding in various hues including the rich, earthy rust of Russo and the muted gold of Maiz, which fit seamlessly into Tranquillum's warm and serene rainforest surrounds. The bedroom of Melissa McCarthy's character, romance writer Frances, features our Flocca Linen Duvet Cover in Russo, with accents of Maiz and Brun, no doubt chosen strategically by Masha to evoke a deep and restorative night's sleep. Shop the Nine Perfect Strangers bedding set here.     In another scene, grieving mother Heather, played by Asher Keddie, rolls around in a bed layered with HMCo pieces in tones of Brun and Sable, enjoying the cool touch against her skin. 'These sheets are so good... They're really cool on my skin,' she says, and while it may be the psychedelics talking, we're pretty sure Asher would appreciate the sumptuous, tactile pleasure of pure linen in any setting. To view bed linen in our bestselling hues Brun and Sable click here.     Visit Shop Our Style to discover the exquisite pure linen pieces that are adored by stars, designers and decorators alike.
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Satellite Island, Tasmania

One of the many great things about Tasmania is its history and rugged coastal beaches that still seem untouched to this day, many of these places are small islands off the main land where you can visit. One of Australia’s best kept travel secrets is Satellite Island, about a 40-minute drive from the Bruny Island ferry terminal and a five minute boat trip across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. If you have ever dreamed of owning your own island here is your chance to experience that feeling for your very self. Satellite Island is owned by Melbourne based couple, Kate and Will Alstergren and is one place that everyone should have on their bucket list. The island, which some say is at the ‘end of the world’ is part of the Partridge Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania surrounded by an ancient fossil clad rock shelf, home to an array of local shellfish, including crayfish, native scallops, abalone and oysters. The isolation of Satellite Island does not mean all of life’s comforts are left behind. In fact, just the opposite. Satellite Island is the definition of modern luxury when it comes to styling and design. Interior Stylist Tess Newman-Morris, along with owner Kate create the ultimate getaway by using calm beachy neutral tones, deep greys and blues and soft luxurious throws and linens by us here at Hale Mercantile Co. We spoke with Kate about the island and what draws visitors here from all over the world. What is it about Satellite Island that draws visitors here from all over? It is hard to say but our guest book is filled with comments about the peace, the perfect isolation, the beauty of the rock shelf, the secret coves, open fields, the night sky, the sense of having the whole world to yourself. Guests love the understated luxury of the Summer House and the Boathouse and the beauty of the surrounding Tasmanian wilderness. There are no time frames on the island, no breakfast cut off, you set your own clock. There is no one to grab that sun lounge next to the water first. All these things combine to connect you to what is real in life and silence what is not. The experience is one of complete relaxation. These things draw visitors to the island. Who are the typical travellers that are attracted to Satellite Island? We have many couples visiting for holidays, anniversaries and getaways. We have had many very special wedding proposals during stays, which are always wonderful. There are also families visiting for special occasion birthdays, groups of friends and solo travellers. We have many international guests and many from interstate. Is there a part of the island that you love the most? I adore the Boathouse. I love sleeping there with the doors wide open, the sea gently lapping underneath and the stars twinkling above. The top of the island is also a favourite spot. I always take a deep breath here, as this spot fills your soul. From here you have a 360 degree views of Bruny Island, the Hartz Mountains and the beautiful D'Entrecasteaux Channel. In winter the snowcapped mountains are heaven and in summer the sunsets are breathtaking. And then there is Last Glimpse Point on the southern most tip of the island. Here as you look towards Antarctica, the island's sheer cliffs fall away to the rock shelf and the Southern Ocean below. There is a silence here and, immersed in nature, you marvel at the beauty of the world. What goes into the process to the select the brands that you choose to represent you on the Island? We have carefully chosen the brands we use on the island. We have chosen natural products that all complement the understated luxury of the island aesthetic. They are brands that reflect care, simplicity, luxury, truth, beauty, quality, passion and have a connection to nature. That is why we use and love Hale Mercantile. Pure European linen is a beautiful natural product using the finest flax and produced with care and passion. We adore the colours of Hale Mercantile's linen bedding as they reflect the beautiful natural colours of the island and the surrounding wilderness. How would you describe Satellite Island in five words? Haven. Pure. Wilderness. Wild. Untouched. Kate sweetly ended our chat with; “I agonised over the 5 words... and realised that magic was definitely one of them I forgot to put down. There is definitely a magic there!” STAYING THERE Accommodation can accommodate up to 12 guests. The Summer House sleeps 6 guests across three bedrooms with a king-sized main bedroom. The boat house has two bedrooms and is located right on the jetty’s edge. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can try glamping under the stars in a queen sized bell tent. GETTING THERE Virgin, Tiger, Qantas and Jetstar all fly to Hobart and Satellite Island is a five-minute boat ride from Bruny Island’s hamlet of Alonnah which is a 40-minute drive from the Bruny Island ferry terminal. Guest are then met by the Island Manager who transports them to the Island by boat. Adventures await.  Hale Mercantile bedding is featured throughout. Harvest oysters from outside your bedroom door.
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