Gilly's Blog

Originally opened as a wholesale and trade supplier of restoration hardware in the 1980s, Adelaide Restoration Centre has expanded to become the go-to retail outlet for anyone restoring a period building or home. Step inside and you will find a vast array of architectural hardware, paint, heritage tiles, light fittings, specialty waxes and polishes, fireplace accessories, doors, furniture, giftware and bathroom fittings in the store. Their collection encompasses a huge range of styles/periods, including Victorian, Colonial, Georgian, Bungalow, Edwardian, French Provincial, Art Deco, retro, modern and contemporary. They feature interior and exterior lighting from Victorian through Art Deco to Contemporary styles. Oil...

We've been watching the Pennells for a while and if we've learnt anything in our time as Gilly's - it's dedicated and passion when we see it. This young couple has the eye and the drive - in the past six months they've jumped head first into renovating a 1950's Australian home in Perth and we were lucky enough to have a chat to them.   Tell us a little bit about yourselves. We’re married 20-somethings who love food, coffee and our greyhounds. We love going on adventures and never can sit still! How did you two meet and how...

In this interview, we ask Alicia of Myrtle Stone about her creative journey into acrylic polymer to create beautiful, unique décor pieces. Please tell us a little about you and your business, (inspirations, ethos – whatever you would like to share). We’d love to hear about how long you’ve been involved with what you’re doing, what inspired you to take this career path and when. I started Myrtle Stone January 2021. It all began when I renovated my ensuite bathroom. I had unique terrazzo tiles with my favourite colours of terracotta, golds and grey. I struggled to find bathroom décor...

We spoke to Shane of Crosscut Concepts (in his workshop below) about his latest creative project. Please tell us a little about you and your business, (inspirations, ethos – whatever you would like to share). 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. I have been a cabinetmaker/furniture maker for over 17 years, mainly making kitchens but my real passion was using real timber so, I started my business in 2020. After deciding that, I think it was the right time to go...