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In Conversation With Jacinta Bishop, Founder And Designer Of Salt Living
"My vision for Salt Living is to continue growing and developing our own signature style. I’d love to expand my collection into printed linen fabrics from which we could launch a wider range of products in addition to our bedlinen. Designing products like curtains, lampshades, wallpaper, beautiful things like that. These are long term goals; however, I never want to rush anything. I prefer to let my creativity and brand evolve." Jacinta
In Conversation With Jacinta Bishop, Founder And Designer Of Salt Living
"My vision for Salt Living is to continue growing and developing our own signature style. I’d love to expand my collection into printed linen fabrics from which we could launch a wider range of products in addition to our bedlinen. Designing products like curtains, lampshades, wallpaper, beautiful things like that. These are long term goals; however, I never want to rush anything. I prefer to let my creativity and brand evolve." Jacinta
Paying Homage To Sardinian Textiles
The craft of weaving has always been a part of Sardinia’s rich ancient history. It was a time-honoured custom for each generation of weavers to curate old patterns to conserve traditional heirlooms. The patterns are even known to be found in ancient artefacts. Without a doubt my special interest in textiles and design is inherent.
Paying Homage To Sardinian Textiles
The craft of weaving has always been a part of Sardinia’s rich ancient history. It was a time-honoured custom for each generation of weavers to curate old patterns to conserve traditional heirlooms. The patterns are even known to be found in ancient artefacts. Without a doubt my special interest in textiles and design is inherent.
What Is The Difference Between A Duvet, Doona & Quilt?
What is a Doona, and is it the same as a Quilt? A ‘doona’ in essence is just another name for a continental quilt or duvet - let me explain why. For many Australians the term ‘continental quilt’ was the favoured word until 1980, after this it was referred to as a ‘doona’. This derives from the Danish word ‘dyne’, meaning down and feathers.
What Is The Difference Between A Duvet, Doona & Quilt?
What is a Doona, and is it the same as a Quilt? A ‘doona’ in essence is just another name for a continental quilt or duvet - let me explain why. For many Australians the term ‘continental quilt’ was the favoured word until 1980, after this it was referred to as a ‘doona’. This derives from the Danish word ‘dyne’, meaning down and feathers.
How to Style A White on White Interior
A white-on-white palette will never date. It may not be for everyone and for some have a clinical connotation, even so, it is versatile and can be changed up easily by introducing colour and texture should you become bored with it.
How to Style A White on White Interior
A white-on-white palette will never date. It may not be for everyone and for some have a clinical connotation, even so, it is versatile and can be changed up easily by introducing colour and texture should you become bored with it.
How to Style Art Deco With A Modern Vibe
Think Outside the Square for a fresh take on your Art Deco Interior
How to Style Art Deco With A Modern Vibe
Think Outside the Square for a fresh take on your Art Deco Interior
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This consultation focuses on what needs attention and where thoughtful changes will have the greatest impact. You will receive advice to help you feel confident in your decisions around furniture and layout, cushions, rugs, lighting and artwork.
This service is suited to clients who want to discuss options with an experienced decorator in their home. Following the session, I will send a set of mood boards with written notes confirming my advice so you can implement the ideas discussed.
I offer guidance and suggestions only, giving clients the freedom to apply the advice when they are ready.
For in-home decorating advice in Sydney, enquire by email to evokeinteriordecorating@gmail.com | marinamura@moodblogs.com
Room Rescue | A Room Simplified
Room Rescue | Here I show a visual example of a cluttered room that needs rescue
Why Use Moodblogs for your interior decorating advice? Marina has a trained eye, practical mindset, and strong sense of what makes a space work. Her experience in interiors helps take the guesswork out of decorating.
Cohesiveness Counts | Balance your interiors across your whole home
Coastal Curation | If You Love Blue And Live By the Beach | Interior Decoration for lifestyle
Blue Water Bathroom | A simple design and colour
When The Mood Takes You | Aligning
A Fresh Direction in Contemporary Design | Artwork must tell a story
Mastering High-Low Interior Decorating | When to Spend and When to Save
Fabulous Bedroom Edit | Leading balance across your home is achievable with a clever eye for detail | contact me for information
Designer Led Interior Balance | A custom refined masculine interior and feel with a pop of colour and texture | Halcyon Lake, Antoinette Ferwerda, Weave Home, Lighting Illusions, Horgans, Globewest, Cafe Lighting & Living, M+Co Living
A Unique and Personal Space | Styling a cohesive interior | Rug Culture, Lighting Illusions, Oz Design, Luxo Living, Globewest, Willow Home Living, and Boyd Art.
Modern Mid-Century Curve
French Inspired Interior | Peach Sigh II
French Inspired Interior | Peach Sigh | Artwork 'Why Don't You' by Antoinette Ferwerda
Decorating with Moodblogs | Why it is simple and easy to use
The starting point of a space that works hard, looks sharp and feels like you | Add A Rug to The Equation
The New Neutral With Edge | Brown Edit
Gathered Objects Moodboard | Rozelle
A masculine living room styled with a balance of strength and restraint | Boyd Blue Collection
A moodboard at the intersection of masculine edge and feminine restraint — balanced, intentional, and quietly strong.
The essence of a place I have loved since I was a child. My favourite restaurant and hotel in Sardinia | Hotel Su Gologone
Unifying the Home Through Colour
Subtle Elegance | Combining quality pieces with subtle hues
Easter 2025 - Wishing all my readers a Happy Easter | Your home should reflect everything the season stands for, renewal and warmth
Pale Skies and Espresso Tones | Middle Harbour
The Forest Hums at Night II | The White Lotus Series 3
The Forest Hums at Night I | The White Lotus Inspired Guest Bedroom
Forward Thinking Bathroom
Urban Kitchen Design for Men | The kitchen can be a defining space
Togo Sofa | Why It Still Works Today | The Togo has found a new generation who love its informality. You will see it in high-end interiors, apartments, and some of the most stylish spaces worldwide.
Your Bedroom Should Impress | Rachel Donath Collection
My Go To For Some Funky Men's Styling
Brown | Grounded
Red | Bold
Grey | Colour Drenching
Colour Drenching With Grey | The Moodblogs Way
Unexpected Blue | Blue Boy
Small Apartment Styling | Smart Styling for a Better Space
Modern Contemporary - maintaining a classic feel
Bachelor Pad Bedroom | Turn your space into a calming, sleek and easy-going and incredibly rewarding nights sleep!
Bedroom Styling for Beachfront Living | A healthy green plant and a bold dynamic mirror with different angles breathes life and balance into this bedroom. It grounds the bold masculine elements and feels connected to its beachside surroundings | Holgate.
Modern Urban Styling | This living room features a Slim Aarons piece that adds a sense of nostalgia. The artwork seamlessly blends with the other elements in the space, enhancing this masculine vibe - Surry Hills.
Entry Styling | The overall composition is balanced, with a masculine yet warm and welcoming vibe | Bella Vista
Minimalist Living Room | A minimalist interior with a powerful punch with this original navy Togo sofa lounge | A true Togo couch is expertly handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail - Balmain
Masculine Alchemy Bedroom Styling | contrasting warm whites and neutrals to create a harmonious effect. Moody tones and organic furniture can be easily achieved with a modern alchemy approach. | Woollahra
A Space That Speaks Style and Function | This mood board features an understated colour palette for a bachelor who recently bought an apartment - Paddington
Hi I am Marina, the founder of Moodblogs and Evoke Interior Decorating. When you use my services you are guaranteed uncomplicated styling. Head over to testimonials in the Menu bar to see what my clients are saying about their transformations.
Room by Room Styling | Create a seamless flow from your bedroom, bathroom and living room | Surry Hills
A Place for Contemporary | There is always room for contemporary and traditional styling | Bondi
Modern Mid-Century | Sleek modern and functional | Kyle Bay
Rustic Mediterranean | A space that exudes strength and character. Rustic vases in textured finishes, such as terracotta or stone, bring in earthy tones that add depth.
Curves with a Masculine Edge | This mood board blends tones and textures, creating a space that feels stylish and sophisticated yet still grounded enough without without compromising on masculinity - Palm Beach
Lighting Matters With Wall Brilliance | Engaging a good lighting plan for your home is crucial to ambience and just the right amount of brilliance - Mosman
Wall Sconce Styling | Stylish and practical
Pulled Back Styling | A Natural pulled back styled living room - Paddington
The Bathroom Aspect | Mood board curated by Moodblogs
Australian Bush Home |Styling Close Up - Kangaroo Valley
Australian Bush Home | Connecting you to nature | Kangaroo Valley
Cushions Make Your Room | Transform a room simply by revamping with new cushions
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French Vibe | Revitalise your living room with some French chic
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Japandi Styling | A mix of Japanese and Scandinavian design, think muted neutrals with calming tones
Entryway Styling | Embrace and occupy a large entryway with a beautiful oak wood round dining table | Image credit: Casa Blanco, Evolve and Villeroy-Bosc, moodboard curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
Bathroom | Elevate your sanctuary and make the ultimate splash in this gorgeous bathroom | Moodboard created by Evoke Interior Decorating | Balmoral
Using Colour to Define A Space
Bold Interiors for Bold Living | Designer Styling
Simple Art Work that Works
Welcome the start of Spring by creating a statement with the use of soft tone furnishings and textures
Green And Everything In Between
Velvet or Boucle Occasional Chair? | You choose, they are both stylish and a durable choice of fabric for your occasional chairs | Image credit: Coco Republic, Trit Furniture and Evoke Interior Decorating
Milan Design Week 2023 | Inspired by the latest trend | Dark and Moody | Taking Inspiration from Milan Design Week 2023
The colour green is associated with nature and can be a calming and relaxing hue of green for your interiors | Image credit: Walter G, Fenton & Fenton, LuxDeco, Montauk Lighting | Moodboard curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
A Vintage Element with some Scandinavian Touches |Simple and yet contrasting bedroom styling | Image credit: Trit Furniuture
Brown Taking Over 2023 | Brown trending and back | Image Credit: Lounge Lovers, Aura Home, Natty & Polly
Styling A Small Apartment | Image credit: Oski + Lottie, Montauk Lighting, Trit Furniture and Halcyon Lake
Muted Neutrals | How will you style your next living room | Image credit: Lounge Lovers, Willow Home & Living, Montauk Lighting, Hali Rugs and Designer Boys Art | Concept board curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
Good Bathroom Sense And Design | Create a warm and ensuing space for your next bathroom | Image credit: Novale Bathrooms, Olde English Tiles and Evoke Interior Decorating |
Bedroom Styling | Maintain A Little Summer In Your Space | Image credit: Willow Home & Living; Emma Street Studio, Lighting Collective and Trit House | Concept Board curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
Hosting A Stylish Dinner Party | Expect a long and fun evening when you are the perfect host | Image Credit: Trit Furniture, fferrone; Krof, The Decor Mantra, Fenton & Fenton | Concept board curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
Summer Tablescaping | Take some inspiration to make your outdoor entertaining memorable | Image credit: Fenton & Fenton and Lighting Collective | Concept Board curated by Evoke Interior Decorating
Warm Summer Styling |Create a relaxing feel for a Summer retreat or hospitality space | Image credit: Emma Street Studio, Trit Furniture, Fenton & Fenton, Walter G and Lighting Collective | Concept Board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Christmas Interior Decoration And Styling | For a warm and inviting Christmas theme for your home, balance a modern scheme with a contemporary feel |Concept Board By Evoke Interior Decorating
Simple Scandinavian Bedroom Styling With Vintage Designer Pieces | Image Credit: Trit Furniture | Mix it up to create an interesting interior for your bedroom | Concept Board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Styling With Complementary Patterns and Colour Palettes | Image credit Fenton & Fenton | Concept Board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Not quite ready for our Australian Summer | Escape to a European Autumn with this Sardinian Rug designed by creative practice Pretziada in collaboration with rug maker Mariantonia Urru | Photography by Pretziada | Concept board by Evoke
Balancing Bold Stripes With Blooms | Timeless bedding for a coastal escape via Salt Living, a classic boutique store that curate products that capture seaside living | Style a bold stripe with contrasting floral hues | Concept board by Evoke
Interior Styling with Botanical Prints Wallpaper | Exquisite Designed Patterns by Print Design Studio | Tashi Quintessential Design | Concept board by Evoke
Coast Inspired Master Bedroom | Concept board by Evoke
Interior Styling with Sardinian Textiles | A Mariantonia Urru Rug from her inspiring collection via Halcyon Lake in Victoria | A contemporary design inspired by the landscapes and rugged coastline of Sardinia, Italy | Concept board by Evoke
Interior Styling with Sardinian Textiles | A Mariantonia Urru Rug from her inspiring collection via Halcyon Lake in Victoria | A contemporary design inspired by the landscapes and rugged coastline of Sardinia, Italy | Concept board by Evoke
Barossa House Design Brief | Boutique Guest House in Barossa Valley, South Australia | eDecorating by Evoke Interior Decorating | Concept board by Evoke
Styling A Living Room With Bar Cabinets and Wine Storage | Concept board by Evoke
Elegant and Modern Wine Storage Design | Concept board by Evoke
Pyrmont Design Brief - Modern New York Apartment Style Living and Dining | eDecorating and concept board by Evoke Interior Decorating
North Ryde Design Brief | Contemporary Master Bedroom | eDecorating and concept board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Marrickville Design Brief | Mid Century | eDecorating and concept board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Cremorne Design Brief | Contemporary Classic | eDecorating and concept board by Evoke Interior Decorating
Contemporary Dining Room Styling | Concept board by Evoke
Styling with luxury Lighting | Concept board by Evoke
White on White with a bit of Stripe | Concept board by Evoke