Helen Lennie tells us about Signature Prints - a textile design company purchased by her and her husband, David, which is inspired by Florence Broadhurst's delicate and captivating prints from the 1960s.
The wallpaper products are made right here in Sydney. David eventually made the strategic decision to promote the wallpaper collection overseas, to the international design market which proved a success. It is thanks to moves like this from skilled and innovative trades-people and business-owners that wallpaper, in this instance, and other interior design and textile techniques have experienced a rebirth in popularity in Australia.
Designing Simple Simon Aussies love their pies, but we don't often ponder the skill and effort that goes into their making. Let's look at the work of those who are behind the very development and construction of this Australian food staple.
Pulling a Few Strings We chat to Steve Harris, a racquet stringer at Top Serve Tennis. We find out what's involved in this job - and why he'll never be replaced by a machine!