Home of Chloe Tozer @villa_desfleurs I Interior: @chloejtozer I @jackclissold I Photography: @lillie_thompson
When she's not gathering objects and inspiration from faraway lands, the founder and creative director of CLO Studios can be found at home on the Sunshine Coast enjoying ocean dips, farmers' market meanders and evening cook-ups at her dreamy, Mediterranean-inspired haven, Villa des Fleurs.
Home of Chloe Tozer @villa_desfleurs I Interior: @chloejtozer I @jackclissold I Photography: @lillie_thompson
Have you always called Noosa home?
My family relocated to Noosa from South Australia when I was two years old. I feel so lucky to have grown up here and now own a business in the community. It’s a great place to call home.
Hastings Street, Noosa
Can you tell us about your background and what led you to create CLO Studios?
CLO was born in 2016, the year I finished my Fine Arts degree. With a background in silversmithing, I wanted to open a studio space to make jewellery as well as having an outlet to showcase beautiful brands and artists I loved, alongside objects and furniture collected from my travels. Together with our boutique, CLO evolved into offering interior design and styling services through our Atelier, working on both residential and boutique commercial projects.
Chloe Tozer at CLO Boutique, Noosa | Photography: @jamie_.green
Where do you find inspiration for CLO?
My creative direction is all about celebrating artisanal skills and traditional methods of creating. The foundations of CLO Studios were built from my experiences travelling and being inspired by culture and stories. I think there is something so beautiful about bringing together different objects from opposite corners of the world and the same theory is evident in our home, Villa des Fleurs. Design should be a celebration and expression of self.
CLO Boutique, Noosa | Photography: @jamie_.green
What makes Noosa special and what does your perfect weekend at home look like?
The reason I love Noosa is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We have incredible national parks, mountains and oceans in every direction. Some of my favourite places to go are Noosa National Park, and I particularly love Tea Tree Bay for a swim. For hiking, Mount Pomona is very special – the views from the top are breathtaking.
My perfect weekend in Noosa starts with visiting the Yandina Markets, stocking up on organic produce for the week, a walk and swim at our local beach in Peregian, and cooking at home with friends and family. Sundays start with a reformer class at Bare Bones Movement in Noosa Junction, more cooking and then sunset at Noosa Main Beach.
When friends come to visit, we love to head up past Noosa’s North Shore to Double Island Point, spending the day there with surfboards and a picnic.
What is your favourite time of year in Noosa and why?
Winter. It’s the best time of year in Noosa. The open beaches are at their best — crisp with no wind. It’s still warm in the sunshine but at night it's cold enough to have a fire at home.
What are some of your favourite items from the CLO collection?
We recently launched Choux, our latest collection of upholstered furniture which is locally handcrafted in Australia. It was dreamt of when designing my own home; I wanted a collection of furniture you would envision living in a villa by the Mediterranean Sea. I really love the Emie Sofa and Gigi Slipper Chair, both are timeless pieces that will become family heirlooms.
Home of Chloe Tozer on the Gigi Slipper Chair | @villa_desfleurs I Interior: @chloejtozer I @jackclissold
Why have you chosen HMCo as one of your featured brands and can you share your most loved pieces and hues from the collection?
Hale Mercantile stands out for its effortless luxury and beautiful quality. My favourite hues are Aryton, Bere, Fog and Moro. I love the frill detail of the Kristine collection and I always have the Basix Linen Quilt in Aryton on my bed. In winter I layer it over a duvet and in summer it’s the perfect weight to have by itself. For bathing, I have used the Flocca towels for years. I love how quick-drying they are and how perfectly they drape off our bathroom hooks.
Master bedroom @villa_desfleurs I Interior: @chloejtozer I @jackclissold I Photography:@lillie_thompson I Featured: Basix Linen Quilt in Ayrton
Bathroom @villa_desfleurs Interior: @chloejtozer I @jackclissold I Photography:@lillie_thompson I Featured: Flocca Linen Hand Towel in Russo
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