This was a nice treat to receive from Houlès. They have released a collection of Velvet Piping. Available in 42 colours this trim is super luxurious and with a diameter of over 1cm it's very tactile and well... smooshy (!?) Here are some images of it looking fabulous...

Sample books are in our showrooms. Brisbane clients be sure to call into our Fortitude Valley showroom today and tomorrow - they are hosting two New Release days.

Andrew Martin are now accepting entries into next year's Interior Designer of the Year Award. The Award has become a huge international phenomenon where the winner and finalists are included in their fabulous Design Review publication. Nothing to be sneezed at when you learn that it's become the bestselling annual interior design book internationally. As Andrew Martin put it in their press release: "It's the Bible of Interior Design and a staple on every design cognoscenti’s bookshelf".

You can download the entry form HERE. As usual entries need to be submitted with a selection of photos at A4 size and a USB stick with 300 dpi images. Entries close on Friday 20 December. We'd love to see more designers from Australasia included - and a Down Under winner - so please consider taking the time to enter.

Best of Luck!

As our final collections of the year go to market our branches will be hosting various presentation events this month. Keep an eye on your inbox for the invitation.

Melbourne kicks it off next week on Thursday 14 November. Cameron, Emily and Phoebe will be showcasing these new releases throughout the day.

The following week Steph and her team in Brisbane will be hosting two New Release Days - on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th of November.

Joanne in Wellington and Karen in Christchurch are both hosting a pre-Christmas bubbles and lunch followed by a showing of the new collections. Spaces are very limited so please send your RSVP in to them: Thursday 14 for Joanne in the Wellington Design Library. Karen's lunch at MDC is on Tuesday 26 November.

Melbourne Thursday 14 November (9am - 5pm)
Wellington Thursday 14 November (12:30pm lunch, 1pm presentation)
Brisbane Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November (9am - 5pm, both days)
Christchurch Tuesday 26 November (12:30pm lunch, 1pm presentation)

Stay tuned for events in Auckland and Sydney

Following on from the success of Ligna Arte have created the stunning Wildwalk. Like Ligna Wildwalk features woodgrain and metallic touches with striking large-scale patterns (Eden and Section). The collection expands its textural palette with faux cork looks (Gallop and Evora), marble (Deluxe) and an ultra luxurious plain suede (Noble). There's a stylish woven paper design called Ferox. Finally and by no means least there's Grant - a magnificent Zebra design, available in three earthy colours.

See Wildwalk's collection page HERE. See the brochure HERE.

Eden

Section

Gallop

Evora

Deluxe

Noble

Ferox

Grant

This year's winner of Andrew Martin's Interior Designer of the Year is Daun Curry. Based in New York Daun creates sophisticated, distinctive interiors with a fascinating blend of sculptural shapes and tactile, luxury materials.

The Design Review books have now arrived in our warehouse. If you'd like one please place an order with our Sales Service team. They make wonderful presents and are a fabulous source of design inspiration.

Here's a selection of interiors by Daun Curry, from Andrew Martin's website. See and read more HERE...