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MR JACKA STYLE

Who is Mr Jacka?

I have been asked a few times of late, so today I will share a little about me! From an early age I was interested in things that most kids aren’t, re arranging my parents house was a very regular activity for me, as was growing my own garden filled with flowers that I filled endless

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INSPIRATION

EXPLORING MELBOURNE…AN INTERIOR DESIGNER & STYLIST GUIDE

As an interior designer and interior stylist my work takes me all over my hometown of Melbourne, Melbourne is such a beautiful city and is filled with so much to see and do. Today I would like to share my five favourite things to do in Melbourne through the eyes of an interior designer and interior stylist. ONE: TAKE A WALK I always say

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DESIGN

BEDROOM BLISS IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS!

As an interior designer and interior stylist, I am often asked how do I create a beautiful bedroom? Today I’m going to share five of my favourite ways to create a beautiful bedroom! ONE – LINENS Linens are amazing at transforming your bed, from season to season and day to day you can completely change the look and

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DESIGN

SET TO IMPRESS!

As long as I can remember I have always loved setting the table, from going through my Mum’s collection of china, vases and linens to creating my own personal table style with my own collection today! I love the endless possibilities, romance and drama you can create when setting a beautiful table! Think outside the

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INSPIRATION

Knock, knock, knock!

Working as an interior designer and interior stylist I find inspiration everywhere! From Melbourne to London, New York & Paris I’ve found beautiful front doors that have stopped me in my tracks! I’m not only inspired by their beauty but, by the way that every one has its own particular style and unique quirks. The next time your strolling

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INTERIOR DESIGN

COFFEE TABLE STYLING IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS

As an interior designer & interior stylist one question I am often asked is how to style a coffee table? I would like to share my five top tips of how to style your coffee table for an original and designer look! 1: Mix it up! For me a resolved coffee table is a combination of elements, scale, material,

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DESIGN

BLUE & WHITE

There are few combinations as timeless as Blue and White in interior design; from vases and tableware to fabrics and wallpaper you can never have enough! My own blue and white collection all started quite unexpectedly, I had designed a beautiful blue and white scheme for a client and we went to a funny Chinese

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INSPIRATION

CITY STREETS

I love exploring the streets of every city I visit, from my hometown of Melbourne to the streets of Sydney, London, New York and Paris there is endless inspiration everywhere! Here are 5 places you might not have though of when exploring city streets; 1: Most cities are filled with old laneways, once the very

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BOOKS

WHY I LOVE BOOKS!

As an Interior Designer and Interior Stylist I am always looking for inspiration for my projects, as much as I love finding inspiration on Instagram and the Internet my absolutely favourite place to find authentic & original interior design inspiration is in good old books! These are my five reasons why books are the best place to find your next great idea! 1:

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INSPIRATION

BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS

As an interior designer and stylist I’ve always found inspiration in flowers and one of my favourites has always been Hydrangeas. I love their big full blooms popping against deep green foliage in the garden, but most of all I love to have them in my home and to use them when I’m styling a home. From big bunches in blue and

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Uncategorized

Hello Mr Jacka!

With the rise and rise of the social platforms I felt it was time to re think my blog, its been many years since I posted last and with the ever-growing thirst for new content I was feeling in need of a slower pace with a more edited and curated approach. So please join me

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DESIGN

Windows of Fantasy and Delight!

I have been doing quite a few window displays lately, I have so much fun pulling together a concept and sourcing items from all over town. It is great seeing what can be pulled together with limited time and funds; it pushes you to think outside the box. I always find it a great help

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