Sarah Oakes
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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A tea snob's guide to the world’s finest tea sets
Are you a serious tea drinker? Here's where to find the ultimate pot, cup and saucer. → Read More
The Death Star waffle maker and other Star Wars homewares you're currently missing
A short guide to the very best of Star Wars furniture and appliances. → Read More
A book nerd's guide to decorating your home
Serious lovers of reading may want to prioritise these chairs, shelves and prints next time they decorate. → Read More
Target's new homewares line nails the gender-neutral kids' room
US Target's new 'Pillowfort' range is a win for gender-fluid styling options for kids - and they didn't even need to get rid of the traditional pinks and blues, writes Sarah Oakes. → Read More
Why I won’t be watching any childbirth videos during my pregnancy
"Not everyone wants to be blissfully naive, but the choice, as with any choice about a woman's body, should be entirely hers," writes Sarah Oakes. → Read More
Design Valium: Five decorating tricks for making your home feel calm and relaxing
Because you deserve a cosy corner that's comfortably stress-free. → Read More
11 anti-Valentine's Day gifts for your cynical friends and lovers
We all know that Valentine's Day is juvenile, consumerist nonsense. But c'mon, these gifts are SO worth it. → Read More
'Carol' is not only a brilliant movie, but a goldmine of styling ideas
Check out these '50's-inspired pieces that could easily be added to your home. → Read More
Amy Schumer’s new boyfriend makes some really nice furniture
Girl meets guy, guy makes her a DIY swing-set. → Read More
Nine Christmas cards you'll actually want to send
These wonderful Christmas cards will impress even the biggest Scrooge in your life. → Read More
Is a shoe-free household worth the effort (and awkwardness)?
"While some people don't wear shoes in their house for cultural reasons, my interest in the issue was strictly germ-centric." → Read More
How to start a rare book collection
Want an impressively curated collection of rare and unique books? Learn from experts Emily Hunt and Raquel Caballero. → Read More
Jimi Hendrix's flat and the best museum homes from around the world
The best famous homes that you can still explore for yourself. → Read More
The Death Star waffle maker and other Star Wars homewares you're currently missing
A short guide to the very best of Star Wars furniture and appliances. → Read More
Best Australian vintage furniture shops to follow on Instagram
You can trawl through pre-loved goodies without leaving the couch. → Read More
The perfect beach tent and other non-essentials you will probably need for summer
It's never too soon to start stocking up on homewares that reflect your sunny mood. → Read More
Nap desks, redesigned TVs, and other home innovations you need now
Designers are looking into the future and reimagining ordinary household objects in interesting new ways. Get these in your homes now. → Read More
Is your ugly new office ruining your work life?
Your likelihood of disagreeing with your co-workers might be due to the design of your office, a new study suggests. → Read More
Five beautiful blooms you can easily grow from scratch this spring
It's easy to flex your green thumb this season with these floral varieties. → Read More
Lego furniture is now officially a thing
If you’ve always had a yearning to build your own furniture but never had the actual skills required to do it, this one's for you. → Read More