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Ep. 032 - Louise Bastiras
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Founded by Louise Bastiras in 2019, alongside her husband John Bastiras, the shared dream of two passionate, design-focused minds - In Good Company is the organic outcome of a combined three decades entrenched at different ends of the spectrum of Australia’s design landscape. A family-owned furniture, lighting and homewares retailer; showcasing leading contemporary design from around the globe, including our made-in-Melbourne collection John Bastiras Design.
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Ep. 038 - Tara Solberg
54:07|Few & Far was founded in 2009 by Tara Solberg and her partner Danny. Tara is a true creative -leading the creative direction and innovation at Few & Far which achieved global recognitionreceiving the prestigious Global Honouree Award at the Global Innovator Awards.As some of you may already know, Few & Far is a furniture and homewares brand that is based onthe South Coast of NSW. Few & Far has stores in Berry, Bowral, Thirroul and Huskisson, as well asan online store servicing those across Australia.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.auLINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX
Ep. 037 - Genevieve Wallis
47:11|Genevieve Wallis is the founder and creative director of Genevieve Wallis Studio, an interior design practice recognised for its understated elegance and refined, thoughtful restraint. With a background in fashion media, Genevieve brings a unique design perspective, where composition, craftsmanship and tactile richness are central to her approach.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.auLINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX
Ep. 036 - Arielle Lopresti
40:18|Arielle Lopresti, co-founder of Australian hardware brand Lo & Co, joins Sarah to trace her journey from rehabilitation consultant to design entrepreneur — launching the business alongside her first child and best friend. They dig into the brand's disruptive direct-to-consumer approach, the craft behind their sculptural hardware, collaborative collections, and Low & Co's growing footprint in the US market.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.auLINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX
Ep. 035 - Katie Forse Sargent
50:13|For years, Katie was the creative force behind Katie Sargent Design, crafting breathtaking, intentional luxury homes across Australia. But after facing the overwhelming mental load of modern motherhood and family logistics, she saw a massive gap in the market.Katie took a massive leap from physical design into the tech world to launch Tribu—an intelligent, secure digital admin vault designed to help families conquer life's paperwork.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.auLINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX
Ep. 034 - Emma Coyne
58:41|Emma Coyne is the Creative Director and Founder of Camille Agency, which began in 2018. With 24 years experience under her belt working with some of Australia’s biggest retail and hospitality brands, today she maintains her role as Creative Director, leading a team of designers, strategists and website developers. Emma is also a dedicated Mum to her three children, a lover of interiors and fiercely passionate about cultivating a creative workplace that brings people together.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.auLINKTREE: https://shorturl.at/TUQBX
Ep. 033 - Julia Levitt
37:41|With over a decade of experience, Julia Levitt’s work has been recognised through multiple industry awards and featured in leading design and architecture publications. Her expertise spans custom landscape design, outdoor living spaces, and bespoke garden design tailored to each site and client, which is all exhibited in her award-winning landscape design studio, Nelson Thomas.Nelson Thomas works across private gardens, luxury homes, and large estates throughout Australia, collaborating closely with architects and interior designers to deliver cohesive, site-responsive outcomes. Every project is designed to enhance lifestyle, improve functionality, and create timeless outdoor environments that are both beautiful and practical.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au
Ep. 031 - Teegan Cocchiaro
28:49|Teegan Cocchiaro is the co-founder of Lo & Co along with Arielle Lopresti.Founded in 2016, the brand’s vision was to make ordinary hardware accessories a little less ordinary. The focus and intent were always on creating timeless hardware with functional purpose, whilst ensuring continual reference to design trends, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. Their designs are informed by architecture, fashion, and travel, with finishes and materials drawn from contemporary interior design movements. Today Lo & Co continues to enrich their range with new and exciting finishes, constructions and materials.The brand now boasts a broad range of offerings including joinery and entry handles, knobs, hooks, door levers, hinges, towel hooks and more. 2020 saw the exciting introduction of solid marble handles — and more recently travertine — allowing for varied applications to suit all décor styles. All other pieces are lovingly crafted from solid brass featuring signature brass, bronze, nickel, matte black, matte white, aged brass and tumbled brass finishes. Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au
Ep. 030 - Stephanie Ferrara
40:06|Stephanie Ferrara’s path in interior design weaves through the worlds of commercial, furniture, and residential design… but the story begins much earlier.As a child, she would spend hours arranging and re-arranging her bedroom, endlessly experimenting with layouts and details until the space felt just right. Frequent weekend trips with her mother to Sydney’s flea markets and treasure troves only deepened her eye for design, teaching her how to blend furniture and decor from different eras into a cohesive whole.Today, with a passion for creating spaces that balance beauty and function, Stephanie Ferrara is recognised as a distinguished interior designer celebrated for her distinctive and innovative approach.Visit Royal Oak Flooring at: https://royaloakfloors.com.au