Along with the vintage furniture and retro vibes, their home is also filled with some of Abbie’s bright floral artworks. Her debut series, “ Romance ” was created in collaboration with Melbourne florist Bloom Boy “to create prints worthy of lovers homes.” Her work hangs alongside prints from other photographers and artists.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

My Style: “Never too much.” I’m a maximalist to the core.

Inspiration: Liberace, Jayne Mansfield, Elvis, and all the homes they lived and loved in.

Favorite Element: The color and pristine time warp of the house. Built in 1975, it features incredible wallpapers, wooden feature walls, and curved corners. It reminds us of childhood memories at Nana’s house. Perfectly preserved. It’s also 100 meters from the ocean, the sea breeze adding to its charm.

Oh, and the house is lit like old Vegas.

Biggest Challenge: The era of the house can at times get tiresome. Sometimes I, too, wish for plain white walls and fresh appliances. The thing about Nana’s house was… you always eventually left.

What Friends Say : It reminds them of their childhood, or that they want a fondue/key party. They also cannot believe how well it’s been maintained, which is like new.

Biggest Embarrassment: The amount of toys I allow my boys to own; when you take into account their dad’s old ones that he’s kept and the new stock coming in… it can be a lot, with nowhere to store.

Proudest DIY: My newest bookshelf for the kids, to display all their “books of the month” facing outwards; I love being able to showcase their incredible covers.

Biggest Indulgence: The art. We have some really excellent photo prints from some great photographers… including one in each room shot buy yours truly.

Best Advice: Commit to color and all the textures you wish. Don’t be afraid of velvet around kids…. they learn to eat and live on the floor hehehe.

Dream Sources: Vintage markets, Gumtree, and estate sales. Etsy and IKEA for finishing touches.

Resources

ENTRY

Mickey mouse head lunchbox — eBay

1989 White Bear Vintage BMX

Blooms — Bloom Boy

”Ronny and Loretta”— Flower print by Mrs White photos

”Just Enough” — Artwork by Brian Kaspr

LIVING ROOM

Red Velvet Lounge set — Vintage find from Gumtree

Green velvet sofa — Freedom

Glass Coffee table — Gumtree

Kermit — Vintage market

Red flower print — Mrs White photos s

Pink Liberace house print — Kate Ballis

Elvis and Priscilla Wedding Barbie — Mattel

Baseball bat — TJ Guzzardi

Grand Mirror — Gumtree

Gold ball planter — Merci Perci

Palm Springs Photo — Mrs White photos

Neon signs — Electric Confetti

Pendant floor lamp — Beacon Lighting

Green Floor Rug — IKEA

Ornaments — From travels and Disneyland

DINING ROOM

Chairs — Gumtree

White Dining table — Freedom

Blooms — By Bloom Boy

KITCHEN

Vintage tins

All Cabinetry by original owner

Artwork on pinboard by Mr. Johnny White

Banana neon by Electric Confetti

CHILDREN’S BEDROOM

Bunks — IKEA

Bedding — Pottery Barn Kids and Vintage Ebay

Toys — From Disneyland

Car burnout artwork — By Simon Davidson

Kiss Vintage tour jacket — Etsy

MAIN BEDROOM

Wooden bed — Domayne

Romance Neon — Electric Confetti

Gold Bubble Planter — Merci Perci

Linen bedding — Bed Threads and Castle & Things

TOY ROOM

Kiss cardboard cutout — ebay

Kids Drumkit — By Diamond

All toys collected from travels and childhood, Lego and Playmobil

Shimmer wall — Poppies for Grace

Thanks Abbie, Tristan, and family!

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