•W A B I S A B I• Take your shoes off and step inside. This interior is dedicated to raw materials that weave earthy tones and imperfect textures to create a space that’s layered, thoughtful & embraces simplicity. Curated pieces form a layered interior that’s full of warmth and compassion. A tonal palette of earthy greens, brown velvets, ebony and timber accents. Pieces chosen carefully so when you look deep enough they feel as though you could be lost in their charm ~ like the Mercury rug by @jennyjonesrugs with its oil like patterns or the “sushi” @alpi_wood veneer from @eltongroup resembling water ripples. This interior explores the raw beauty of materials that embrace imperfection, and authenticity. The Bark Coffee Table by @studiokaytar juxtaposes natural textures using aluminium material alongside @jillsymes ceramic piece ~ rough, raw and organic in form. There’s a beauty to these pieces, accepting imperfections of the hand. Our joinery unit designed using the @alpi_wood veneer alongside my favourite stone, Metaurus Oro, from @artedomus , is a piece that grounds the space with its subtle wabi-sabi charm. We choose pieces with intention and allow them to tell their own story while weaving a little magic between. It’s design that encourages mindful appreciation of the present moment.

•W I P ~ P E E P• Introducing Peep — our first foray into lighting and product design at Studio Shields. It’s a space both Pat and I have long dreamed of stepping into & we’re so excited to be debuting at Melbourne Design Week @ngvmelbourne in the 100 Lights Exhibition by @friends.associates Peep is made from reclaimed materials, salvaged with soul and reimagined into something that feels both contemporary and full of memory. The frame is hand-sculpted from a solid piece of red gum timber, and the glass, a treasure my dad picked up at an estate auction and lovingly hoarded for “the right moment” (clearly, it runs in the family) these two materials add the kind of delicate character you can’t fake. The shape is inspired by window panes. Think of it as a gentle nod to nostalgia, glimpses into the past. But also a wink to now, the grid we all live within, scroll through, curate. We wanted to honour the intention of the original materials while giving them a contemporary twist. As one friend has said “It makes me feel like I’m standing in a forest at night looking towards a cute little house that’s all warm and happy inside” We believe good design should tell a story and invoke a feeling. Peep isn’t just a light, it’s a study in form and texture. It’s that warm feeling of knowing you’re stepping into a space that’s loved and made with loving hands. Peep is a little moment of magic. We can’t wait to share more with you. This is only the beginning! SS

•F R I B E S• Following on from this week’s “dream interior palette,” we’ve brought the living room to life, layered, nostalgic, and full of long-held favourites. This one is steeped in warmth and soul, our version of forever furniture. The pieces we’d pass down, not just because they’re beautiful, but because they mean something. The Maralunga sofa by @cassinaofficial ? Still top of the list after Milan, when Pat’s toosh hit that seat, nothing else stood a chance. And the Soriana armchair a ride-or-die favourite of mine. I first saw it in a @flackstudio_ project many moons ago and ever since, it’s felt like a marker of “you’ve made it.” We’ve peppered in a few more obsessions, like @_jordanfleming bold red lamp (a punch of joy), and another @joshuadegruchy piece, because Pat and I both can’t get enough of his work. A @martynthompsonstudio piece because we like knowing the wonderful people behind the pieces we buy, and obviously my fave creatures by @lilachmileikowski All of this lives in my imagined mid-century hideaway, tucked into the hills, gums out the window, birds in the background. Pour me a glass, the sun’s just about to set!

•M I L A N• No, I haven’t just touched down in Milan… but I am dreaming of being there. I’m green with absolute EVNY this week. But it feels like the perfect moment to look back on last year’s unforgettable trip to Milan with @mobilia_ and stop over in Paris! From visiting the @cassinaofficial factory and seeing the craftsmanship firsthand, to showroom visits at @morosofficial , @poltronafrauofficial , and lunch with @cc_tapis after a visit to the headquarters… it was a design trip of a life time & came at the perfect moment in my career. The most impactful part? The people. The conversations. The shared passion. And those in-between moments, like stopping at @edra.official (still styled from Salone 2024 - she was full sparkle!) and @nilufargallery gallery, unreal. The Campari bar… the food… I’d be back in a heartbeat. 2026… we’re coming for you. And a trip to Paris, because who wouldn’t, was just as magical the second time around. Meeting @uchronia_world whose openness helped light the spark to leap into my own thing. Their generosity of inviting us into their home and Sunday market exploration will stay with us forever. Also stopping into one of my fave places @carpentersworkshopgallery Paris, your sunsets and wine just hit different. I miss the vogues and walking the streets… god damn it, this is painful! But the best part? Sharing it all with my one and only @patrick_shields_ the fashionista, design lover, and the best creative partner I could ask for. Every moment was better because of you.

•S S H O M E• When it comes to our own homes, the inspiration overload is real. So many beautiful things, so many directions to go in and the big question… Will I still love this in a few years? Short answer: maybe, maybe not. Long answer: it doesn’t really matter, if you’re building from a place of meaning. When you anchor your space in materials you feel, colours that lift you, and textures that tell a story, you’re creating something that evolves with you. The base is your canvas; everything else is layering and play. If you know me, you know I’m forever in love with mid-century architecture & interiors, ideally perched up in the hills, drenched in light and surrounded by gums. Manifesting that dream home, daily. But until then, I’m building the palette in my mind (and let’s be honest, on Pinterest too). It’s basically @studio.shields_theview with a deeper palette. More texture, more tone. Think natural stones in moodier shades, rich timbers, brushed metals with patina, and warm ecru hues that soften everything around them. It’s our current space—but grown up a little. Ok, maybe just with a bigger budget!!! And hey, by the time that mid-century gem finds me… maybe I’ll be knee-deep in pea green and lilac… maybe.

• G O L D E N G I R L • Okay… I’ll admit it. I’m officially addicted. Someone sign me up to AIAA ~ AI Interiors Anonymous. But really, how could I not be obsessed? Seeing your vision come to life with just a whisper of an idea? It’s pure magic. This glowing golden girl dates back to Jan 2024, dreamt up after falling down the rabbit hole of Fendi’s 2020 Spring | Summer RTW. Think ethereal textures dancing together, gingham, florals, velvets, faux fur, mesh, crochet, quilted layers. Let’s just say Fendi covered all bases! The collection is drenched in the warmth of an Italian sunrise. So when it came time to bring my FF&E vision to life with @openai it only made sense to slip it into an Italian palazzo, high ceilings, ornate trims, draped windows, and that hazy Milanese glow, YUM! (Also, not-so-subtly mourning the fact that I’m not at Milan Design Week right now…) This interior is a love letter to texture, colour and form. Golden hues melt into pecan browns, offset by a whisper of green. Sculptural furniture weaves between jagged lines and soft timber curves, every surface is doing something. It’s a tactile, textural symphony. So yes, this is where I’ll be staying in Milan. Mentally, spiritually, emotionally. Ciao! 💛