Smalls Bar in South Melbourne by Fiona Lynch.There is so much to love about this little jewel of a space. What the interior lacks in size, it more than makes up for in visual interest, tactility, warmth and supreme attention to detail. The whole effect is nonchalant, effortless...
Stonescape & Naturescape by Kengo Kuma & Associates.In 2013, Japanese architects Kengo Kuma & Associates created two striking installation using combinations of natural elements — stone, plants, water, bamboo and gravel — to create dreamlike interpretation of a Japanese garden....
Stories On Design // Thin Black Lines, Revisited.As it's been nearly 5 years since I first wrote about my love for thin black lines, I thought it would be fun to revisit this topic after all this time. It's so easy to forget that something as simple as a line can be so powerful and...
The Ugly Duckling by Hecker Guthrie // Melbourne, Australia.Tucked into the evolving intersection of Swan & Church Street, The Ugly Duckling designed by Hecker Guthrie represents all that is Melbourne. The interior is clean yet theatrical, sporting a touch of nature, with a nod to the...
Yellowtrace 6th Birthday: Win A Trip to Hong Kong!Given that 2015 was such a big year of travel for us, we thought it would only be natural to celebrate our 6th birthday by giving one Yellowtracer and their friend the chance to travel. How awesome is that? In keeping with our...
#YellowtraceTravels: The Upper House, Hong Kong.The Upper House opened in 2009, becoming the second hotel in The House Collective brought to life by Swire Properties. It's name stems from the fact it sits above the bustling city as a serene house of intriguing spaces and natural...
Etsy Gift Guide, Curated by Yellowtrace.Etsy is an amazing place for buying individual and meaningful gifts directly from the local makers, designers and curators. When Etsy approached us to curate our own Christmas Gift Guide, I jumped at the opportunity. Why? Because I love a...
#YellowtraceTravels: Hong Kong, China.No matter how many times I visit, Hong Kong is one of those cities that gets under my skin just a little bit more each time. It is a place I could personally go back to time and time again. Hong Kong is the city of dichotomies. A perfect...
Childlike, Dark & Witty Art of David Shrigley.Self-branded as an outsider in the art world, David Shrigley is an internationally renowned Glasgow-based artist who has developed a cult following for his stripped back, childlike drawings. His dark and deliberately crude work explores...
