Beautiful Autumnal colours…
Day Trips for the Soul…Nature has always been by biggest inspiration, from magical days at the beach to walks through majestic ancient rainforests, remnants from another time. So its not wonder that the colours of autumn are one of my favourite times of the year! I love to walk through parks and paddocks filled with
Why get a decorator when I can DIY?
With DIY becoming more and more a part of our lives, from the endless TV shows, YouTube channels and constant Instagram #diy posts it can be easy to think that DIY is the way to go! However as an interior designer and interior decorator I see DIY from a slightly different perspective, read on, and
The 5 Best Flowers that will Last and Last!
I have a serious passion for fresh flowers, and as much as I dream of a garden over flowering with endless blooms, alas my garden is not such! As much as I love roses, tulips and peonies they do not have the greatest vase life which has lead me to keeping a more open mind
What is the Gabriel Jacka Interior Design difference?
As with all of us it can be hard to write about ourselves, however I do believe that knowing what someone can bring to your project is extremely important in getting a good result that will give you years of pleasure. Please ready along and I will share with you a little about how I
It’s my Birthday!
With the world in such a bizarre state it is nice to escape all of the day to day realities with a good distraction and what is a better distraction than ones own birthday! Making the most of a birthday at home can be more fun than you may expect, my aim was to make
How to transform your home while you’re in isolation…
What an interesting time to be alive, our world that never seems to rest has been placed on pause, how can we take advantage of this time to transform our homes and our lives? Read on, and I will share a few things that I have found therapeutic, and also a few things that we
5 Everyday Luxuries I Couldn’t Live Without!
With our super busy modern lives, I feel that it’s the simplest of things that are the true luxuries of life. My five everyday luxuries are things for everyone and things that will make every single day a little more special. 1: Beautiful Linens From beautiful bed sheets to luxurious bath towels there is really
How to get the most out of your home today…
Many of us look at our homes and feel like it’s not ticking all the right boxes and feel the need to find a bigger house or renovate, but much of what most people are desiring is already there! So how do you make the most of your home without even moving a wall? The
Summer Days in the country…
There is nothing quite like spending a few days in the country exploring and spending time with family and friends. I’m lucky enough to have spent most of my childhood growing up in the rolling hills of South Gippsland (One of Australia’s best kept secrets in my humble opinion!). The landscape is so diverse, from
3 Simple steps to finding your Interior Design Style
Creating a home that reflects your personal interior design style is much easer then you think, read my top 3 steps to create your dream home today. One: Look at what you have to discover your interior design style. The foundations of your interior design style are already in your home, you might say I don’t own anything, but you
Wedgwood dreams…
It is funny how somethings just make their way into your life, from friends to new places too new inspirations and collections. I often find myself remembering that first encounter when I meet someone or found that beautiful piece that got me dreaming about the next find! This is how my collection of Wedgwood moonstone
Top 5 Reasons why 2020 is the year to achieve your interior design goals
Make your 2020 Interior Design resolutions come true! With the dawn of a new year only a few sleeps away it’s time to start planning for the year ahead, as a Melbourne Interior Designer it’s always an exciting time of year for me! Many of us have interior design goals, and many of us keep putting them off, so why not