Elements of Style

Elements of Style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, Erin combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about the lessons she has learned while designing her own home and her own life--the first being: none of our homes or lives is perfect. Like a funny best friend, she reveals the disasters she confronted in her own kitchen renovation, her struggles with anorexia, her epic fight with her husband over a Lucite table, and her secrets for starting a successful blog.

Organized by rooms in the house, Elements of Style invites readers into Erin's own home as well as homes she has designed for clients. Fresh, modern, and colorful, it is brimming glamour and style as well as advice on practical matters from choosing kitchen counter materials to dressing a bed with pillows, picking a sofa, and decorating a nursery without cartoon characters. You'll also find a charming foreword by Erin's husband, Andrew, and an extensive Resource and Shopping Guide that provides an indispensable a roadmap for anyone embarking on their first serious home decorating adventure. With Erin's help, you can finally make your house your home.

What method will you use to calculate my shipping costs?
The postage and handling costs for homewares will be displayed as you add each item to your cart.

What is the delivery cost?
We strive to offer competitive shipping rates for bulky items. However, the shipping cost may vary depending on the specific item(s) and the delivery destination. Most items will have calculated shipping costs at checkout. If an item requires a custom shipping quote, or the product is over 22kg in weight, we will assess the shipping cost and promptly contact you with the details.

What is the estimated delivery time for my item?
Most homewares are in stock and typically ship the day after purchase. We use Australia Post for shipping, and their delivery times are usually 1-2 days for metropolitan residents of NSW and VIC, and 3-4 days for WA, SA, and NT. Rural areas may experience an additional 2 days for delivery. Please keep in mind that these are approximate delivery times. The courier will make an attempt to deliver and leave the item in a secure location. If you are comfortable with this arrangement, please add a note to your order. For bulky items or over 22kg in weight, the delivery timeframe may differ. If you’re unsure about an item’s availability or delivery time, please reach out to us via email.

What is the procedure in case a delivered item arrives damaged or faulty?
First, there’s no need to worry. Simply send us a photograph of the damage by email within 24 hours of receiving your item. We’re more than happy to either provide you with a discount on your purchase or send you a brand new replacement.