Decorate for mood
Terri Ioannou
As a graphic designer, I was taught to select colours based on their implied meaning, rather than my personal taste. We can translate this concept into interior design and use colour with intention...
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MyMoteef - A blog inspired by the philosophy 'Go bold. Be real. Stay curious' - By Australian graphic designer and creator of Moteef, Terri Ioannou.
VIDEO - How to mix and match cushions
Terri Ioannou
A short video blog entry discussing my favourite spring combo!
Read MoreSimple tips for creating an outdoor retreat
Terri Ioannou
We all love to sit, play and eat outdoors and why not? We live in a country with great weather most of the year! More and more the boundaries between inside and out in new homes are being blurred...
Read MoreConnect in comfort
Terri Ioannou
So I love a good chat - especially if there's coffee and Madiera cake involved - don't laugh, I know it's old fashioned and pretty non descript on the scale of afternoon treat foods but I adore a simple teacake...
Read MorePatterned partitions à gogo!
Terri Ioannou
I love a garden screen. If it's not made from plants, then a decorative one works wonders to block out neighbours, hardy flex fencing and clutter areas. But wait! What's this? A mid century revival has me...
Read MoreVIDEO - Guess who's coming to dinner...
Terri Ioannou
I've always been a thinker. It must be the Libra in me... ever weighing the left with the right, the right with the wrong, the wrong with the just. In my quest to do what I love and to find meaning in life ...
Read Morecolour + pattern = perfection
Terri Ioannou
It's not rocket science, but sometimes home styling just doesn't look like it does in the mags. Follow these simple tips in your alfresco area to create comfy outdoor cushion magic.
Read More5 quick steps to an inexpensive outdoor makeover
Terri Ioannou
Outdoor entertaining is a given in Australia. We have long hot summers, balmy evenings and we love eating under the stars. No Aussie home is complete without a considered outdoor area, even if it ...
Read MoreHow to use colour to get what you want!
Terri Ioannou
For some time I've been intrigued by colour theory. It's one of those concepts where there's a lot written about its influence but I think it's affect is still underestimated by many. Having spent a little under ...
Read More5 tips for the best kale chips... EVER!
Terri Ioannou
I was thinking about yummy, healthy, nibble food for balmy evenings or sunny arvos lounging on the patio with family and friends. Here's what happened...
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