kids at the house

Have had some lovely press recently on taiKa, which will share shortly.


But first wanted to say what fun we had at the House today. We were sold on the illos from the program. Mr C made us watch the video many times over.


The round trip was his dream day: a ferry ride, Harbour Bridge spotting, two train rides and a bus journey. With raisin toast inbetween.


image soh

papier mache: the deco issue

Beck has done it again.


This time with her focus on homes.


The latest issue of Papier Mache is online now.


images via papier mache

dream home?

Looking for a bassinet at the moment.


Also planning a renovation.


The home of Katrin Arens pretty much sums up everything we want for both these projects.

images via milk magazine; courtesy of katrin arens; photography giulio oriani@Vega MG

Paler shade of grey

Natalie has just interviewed Ursula van Schoonhoven for Daily Imprint.


Her business House of Orange, based in Melbourne, has much in common with taiKa - from an aesthetic to an inspiration point of view.


Ursula recommended the blog Busy Being Fabulous - where we found this image (via Anabundance).


The colours of taiKa!

bondi farmers market

images taiKa

A typical Saturday.


Food from the farmers.


Fresh air.


Shopping locally.


Taking it easy.

harold david's weekender

images harold david (via inside out; styling lisa cooper)

The Blue Mountains holiday home of photographer Harold David.

As featured in the latest Inside Out.

It has soul. Dusty blue walls. Timber. 

It is considered but not pretentious.


Read an interview with Harold David here.

paper height chart

image taiKa

Height charts are fun.

We made our own.

Kraft paper. A ruler. Pencil. Black texta. Stamp kit. Tape.


The taiKa bike is an early prototype. Still going strong.

photographer drew sackheim

images drew sackheim

Take a moment. 


Enjoy the beauty of Drew Sackheim's photography for Vogue Bambini.


He was interviewed on Daily Imprint here.

cardboard milley

images papier d'amour

Never throw away the box - you never know what it can be turned into.

Made from recycled paper and cardboard. 

Holds the weight of an adult.

From Papier D'Amour.

papier mache

images papier mache

Breaking all the rules - maybe.

Making a few of its own - certainly.

Proudly Australian.


Meet the editor, Beck.