Gilly's Blog

Please tell us a little about you and your business.  In my interior design and furniture makeovers, I strive to achieve a high-end look on a low-end budget. My aim is to make functional, stylish home designs achievable to anyone, on any budget. In doing this I have a huge emphasis on DIYs and upcycling.   How long have you been using Gilly’s products and how did you first come across them?  My dad introduced me to Gilly’s products as he had been using them since the 1980s. However, it’s only been the past few years that I have really honed my...

Waxing is a superb way to preserve and enhance the beauty of timber. Whilst it does require a little care and patience to apply in the first instance, it is easy to maintain and repair if needed. Gilly's range of waxes are designed to make this process as easy as possible.   A correctly waxed surface is even in all lighting conditions, is silky smooth and dry to the touch. The finish will be transparent and the depth of the timber detail clear.  Because 'a little goes a long way' applies to all of our quality products, probably the most common...

Hayward House Furniture, where every project has a story, and every piece of furniture gets a whole lot of love. We interview Shannon, featuring her transformation of an old farmhouse hutch, using Gilly's Lime Wax.   Please tell us a little about you and your business. We’d love to hear about how long you’ve been involved with what you’re doing and what inspired you to take this career path and when. Although I have been painting furniture for nearly 10 years, my journey from corporate cog to creative business owner started 2 years ago. I had worked in corporate all my...

The original Panton store was started by Shelley Panton in 2009 after a complete career change as the result of the GFC. Her background in food, visual merchandising and events provided the perfect skill set to create an amazing space for beautiful homewares and gifts. Running the shop by day, Shelley spent her evenings at the pottery wheel, crafting ceramics to sell in the store.  Examples of Shelley's pottery Based in Melbourne, the store's first location was a quaint old butcher shop in the back streets of Middle Park, an inner city suburb known for its extensive range of 30s and...