Bandhini Homewares’ sales are generally open only to the trade, however this month, for the first time, everyone has the opportunity to buy gorgeous soft furnishings at dramatically reduced prices.

With winter well and truly upon us, we thought a cosy and lush shaggy rug would make a highly desirable prize for our June competition. The Ultimate is a new custom made luxury, high end shag and the latest designer offering from Balta in Belgium. It is available in Australia through Italtex.

The Eco Collective is a small and select group of Australian textile designers, who share a common vision: designing and printing with eco integrity – hand printing with lead and chemical-free inks, on sustainable hemps and organic cottons.

“This season we play up the chill factor with visions of icy whites and soft neutrals, including cool and warm shades of grey,” says Linen & Moore managing director Anna Lofts.

2011 is proving to be an exhilarating year for Dare Global Furniture which will feature its latest creations and projects at July’s Furnitex in Melbourne.

Just arrived at Duckcloth is this new fabric range by Ty Pennington. Impressions by Ty Pennington is a new and very affordable collection is printed on 138cm wide curtain weight cotton fabric.

Beclau Homewares has just received its new range of exquisite hand crafted candle holders by the Orrefors Glass school graduate, Pernille Bulow.

Gift & Homewares Australia’s largest annual fair, Home & Giving Melbourne, is returning this August to provide retailers the chance to stock up on an extraordinary range of new products and be inspired by new innovations and trends across the gift and homewares spectrum.

FURNITEX and DECORATION + DESIGN have confirmed a stellar line-up for the 2011 International Industry Seminar Series, held over 21st and 22nd July 2011 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Eight leading design experts from across the globe will inspire interior enthusiasts as they discuss the hot trends for future seasons and influences driving the interiors industry.

Organisers believe it is the little extras that Life Instyle offers both exhibitors and visitors, who make their trip to Life Instyle Melbourne 2011 the most memorable and highly anticipated event on their retail calender.