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THE COSY NOTES
I’m Dominey, based on the Matakana Coast in New Zealand, sharing spaces with soul, boutique stays, coastal living, and behind-the-scenes notes from my creative home and design projects. This space is about slowing down, noticing the details, and creating a life that feels joyful.
Our Snells Beach Plant Connoisseur Shares Her Top Tips for Making Sure Your Leafy Babies Thrive
For many of us, our indoor plants have evolved beyond being just plants or leafy decor you plonk in a corner to make a room look pretty. Indoor plants, like pets, have become expressions of devotion and sources of joy.
Meet Bailey O’Malley, Melbourne-Based Interior Designer With a Flair For Refined and Artful Design
The first time I connected with Bailey O’Malley on Instagram, I couldn’t help but become obsessed with her design work. Her design concepts, which feature playful yet refined, character-filled interiors, resonated with my colour-fanatic soul.
Studio Diary: Inside Our Creative Studio’s Moody Makeover
What began as a humble garage and poorly utilised space has now evolved into a calming and gorgeous space for creativity, relaxation, work and self-care. Part creative studio, part home gym, and part chill zone.
Studio Diary: The Final Touches on Our Garage-to-Studio Transformation
Two years ago, we converted an old garage into a creative studio space and added 54sqm2 to our property's footprint. Our contractors had lined the interior surfaces in tongue-and-groove plywood, which, initially, I thought I'd leave unpainted.