Saskia Havekes has one piece of advice for organising flowers at home: keep it simple...

September is a time for celebrating dads and, let’s not forget, welcoming the long-awaited warmer weather. From backyard essentials to home gadgets, here are some of our top picks to brighten up his Father’s Day.

Contemporary lines meet traditional touches in a blend of rich blue hues, copper accents and ikat-style design.

Crisp mid-century forms and timbers bring a Scandinavian sensibility here, punctuated by bold hits of orange, pink and purple.

One of GT's favourite textile designers, Shilo Engelbrecht, will have all your garden-party needs covered for spring...

She revolutionised the art of travelling light with her multimillion-dollar accessories brand, Mimco. Now Amanda Briskin-Rettig is taking a more low-key luxe approach.

We’ve rounded up some of our all-time favourite boutique producers

Escape in a moment's luxury with The House of Robert Timms

The Spanish megabrand opens its first homewares outpost at Highpoint Shopping Centre.

With so much on at Christmas, why not take a few shortcuts in the name of merriment? Pour the wine, kick back and let the good times roll.

After 10 years as an interior designer, Brooke Thorn threw it all in to get her hands dirty...

Australian artists have launched a limited edition series of bone china dinnerware...

Vessels fashioned from twine give spring home makeovers a beautiful twist.

Socks. Who needs more of them? Give Dad something he really wants this Father's Day.

Pulling up a chair at the table with Italy’s champion of innovative design.

Can’t make it to the red carpet? Celebrate the Oscars at home with these winning cocktails, snacks and desserts.

Eight handy apps to help you get through the holiday season.

While the dining table is at the centre of any Christmas celebration, there’s more to it than food. Here, six florists create arrangements inspired by their own feelings about Christmas.

Here at GT we take our entertaining seriously, so we quizzed kitchen science guru Harold McGee on the winning formulas for our party ingredients.

H.A.G. Imports CEO Max Grundmann talks 50th anniversaries, style and entertaining.

Looking for the perfect cake to rock your party? We've handpicked more than 30 of our favourites.

Need inspiration for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Look no further - we bring you a selection of our favourite products guaranteed to put a smile on her face.

Beautiful packaging is more than a marketing device: it can bring joy in itself, writes Bianca Tzatzagos.

Looking for insider knowledge on making your next bash as effortlessly glamorous as the ones you see in magazines? Ten of our favourite stylists have got you (and your table) covered.

She’s issued the invitations – now Kelly Eng examines the five emotional stages of hosting a dinner party.

Kelly Eng rehearses her restaurant game plan, flexes her forearms and masters the art of stealth – all in the spirit of Chinese hospitality and generosity.

Does the idea of entertaining throw you into a mad panic? Hosting a great party doesn’t need to be an extravaganza. If you’re no Tetsuya or Neil – and let’s face it, who is? – here’s a smörgåsbord of great (and easy) ideas to make you the host with the most.

Melbourne’s caterer to the stars, The Big Group, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We asked CEO Bruce Keebaugh for his top 10 (or 13) tips on hosting a great bash.