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Linley Wilkie
Updated July 9 2022 - 9:45am, first published 8:30am
SPLASH IN STYLE: Barbiecore meets groundskeeping with this pink hose from Garden Glory. Photo: Supplied
SPLASH IN STYLE: Barbiecore meets groundskeeping with this pink hose from Garden Glory. Photo: Supplied

Take a bunch of everyday items, sprinkle them with fun, creativity or great design and what do you have? Proof that the practical doesn't have to be mundane.

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Hose, nozzle and gold reindeer holder, $619. This kit deserves to be the talk of the town. The hose rack is made of aluminium, while the 20-metre hose is made of PVC and the nozzle is made of brass. gardenglory.com

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Midi Maestra bag, $1250. Able to be worn as a backpack, satchel, tote or crossbody bag, it has eight interior compartments, including a padded sleeve that fits a tablet and a central compartment for your laptop. senreve.com

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Pierre Auguste Renoir "Bouquet of Chrysanthemums" phone case, $100. Turn your phone into a work of art. This collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City is inspired by world-renowned artists. casetify.com/en_AU

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Function, plus beauty | Trending

Halo lounge chair, $140. Combines beauty and design on a budget. target.com.au

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Alfredo salt and pepper shakers, $220. This handsome salt and pepper set is a masterclass in minimal restraint. All unnecessary decoration has been removed, leaving a beautiful organic shape rendered in high shine stainless steel. georgjensen.com/en-au

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Wave soap dish, $45; terrazzo soap, $16. Pop this duo next to your sink and you'll clean up in the style stakes. fazeek.com.au

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Ara marble nesting coffee table, $549. Two coffee tables are better than one - especially when they look this chic. earlysettler.com.au

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Bohemian Hobnail jug, $205. This show-stopping statement piece of glassware is perfect for every home and office, reflecting the most beautiful light wherever it's placed. loveafterlove.com.au

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Function, plus beauty | Trending

Chelsea floor lamp, $2279. Invest in a stunning light source by world renowned designer, Karim Rashid. boconcept.com

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Hey Tiger chocolate, $14. Ethically and sustainably sourced deliciousness wrapped in a range of colourful and fun designs. Two per cent of each block is donated to The Hunger Project. Available at IGA, Ritchies IGA and independent grocers.

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Balance vase, $129. Display your favourite posy with a touch of whimsy in this modernist-inspired vase. fazeek.com.au

Linley Wilkie

Linley Wilkie

Senior journalist, group features and special publications

I've been a lifestyle and features writer for 23 years, covering everything from fashion and beauty, to homes, parenting and travel. Having worked for Text Media, Fairfax Media and now Australian Community Media, these days I attend more kids sports games than fashion parades.