Since many of us are still in lockdown, or slowly coming out, and others have transitioned to working from home permanently, creating a safe and inspiring space for ourselves, that expresses who we are, what we love, and what is important to us has become a priority. Hence, I thought I would share my ‘Lust Haves’ list with you each month. A list of 10 wonderful things I have found on Instagram, which I would personally love to own! As you know the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine brand encompasses: Art, Culture, Couture. So these lists will of course include visual art, some of which I have recently added to my collection, and some which I would love to acquire, plus fashion, jewellery, ceramics, home wares, garden and pet related goodies, music, books and whatever else is on my ‘Lust Haves’ list at the time. All the goodies that feed the mind, body and soul.

I hope you find some inspiration from my list to update your look, feed your soul, and create your own sanctuary. One which expresses your unique individual style, brings you comfort, and joy, and inspires you each day. I personally advocate for shopping local where possible both for environmental reasons, and, of course, to support local makers and brands. However, my lists will include both Australian and international artists and brands to cater to our special international community.

I will be collecting all my ‘Lust Have’ ideas via my personal Instagram account @danijelakrhapurssey, so please join me there, and feel free to suggest some amazing products via DM to my Instagram account.

Exciting! Take a peek at my November 2021 Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ below. You can check out my previous Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ lists here for even more inspiration.

Much love xo

Danijela Krha Purssey // Editor-in-Chief, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

November 2021 // Editor’s Top 10 Lust Haves

I adore Nicolette Johnson‘s handmade ceramic vessels! The curves and swerves are so feminine and right on point. Nicolette is an Australian ceramicists who exhibits her work regularly – I really need to get on a mailing list or two so I can get one of these enchanting creations.

I can’t go past velvet for its depth of colour and its wonderful textural qualities. But how to choose a colour? Each of the above Canvas + Sasson bed covers is divine, I can see myself snuggling on the lounge wrapped in one of these beauties!

Canvas + Sasson is an Australian wholesaler who curates gorgeous collections of both furniture and home wares for the retail market.

Troy Emery is an Australian sculptor who creates these magical creatures made of colourful thread. I have wanted one of these puppies since I first saw his tactile, playful work in person at the Sydney Contemporary art fair some time ago. A definite wish list item for me!

 “small sweet pink lump”, polyester, polyurethane, pins, adhesive, 40 x 44 x 39 cm.

A pair of these enchanting handmade mules have been on my wish list for some time! Joanne Fleming sources exquisite antique fabrics from Europe and beyond to create her couture footwear – each an artwork in itself, and a future heirloom.

Pavilion Parade is a cherished project of UK designer Joanne Fleming, working in close collaboration with South African shoe designer Caryn Wilensky to create a custom collection of exquisite artworks for the feet, available exclusively via the Pavilion Parade online store and the Joanne Fleming Design showroom in Brighton. Each pair of Loungers (the backless mule style) and Promenaders (the high back style) from the Signature Collection is a real labour of love and as a deliberate consequence of the use of antique textiles no two pairs are ever identical.

I am obsessed with House of Hackney‘s romantic maximalist wallpaper! Particularly the blush ‘Artemis’ – I can envisage it covering the walls of my office, cocooning me in floral femininity. I have a large swatch that I ordered from London, to see if it would suit the 100+ year old original wooden doors and skirting boards in my home, and yep – its perfection! This wallpaper is on my MUST have list! They also have curtains, cushions, rugs, furniture, bedding and lots more in their exquisite patterned designs.

Founded by husband and wife team Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle, House of Hackney is a luxury British interiors, fashion and lifestyle brand that reworks tradition for a new generation, with stores in London and New York.

Made of Australia create beautiful unique tableware for individuals, and the Australian restaurant industry, and you can see why! They are both evocative of the earth and the flame, and are visually beautiful. They would make a gorgeous serving plate, or even better a full set of dinnerware. Yes please!

Made of Australia is a handmade ceramics business conceived by artist & designer Anna-Marie Wallace. Everything from the Australian clays to the foraged indigenous flora used in the Saggar firing of their ceramic art is derived directly from the unique Australian landscape. This means that each and every piece they make is not only made in Australia, but Made of Australia.

The Little Lyndoch Flower Farm is based in the Barossa Valley in South Australia and sells tubers, seeds & beautiful bouquets, including these gorgeous peachy pink ranunculus. I’m already on their mailing list hoping to get my hands on these beauties for the next bulb planting season! You really can’t go past these easy to grow long flowering Spring bulbs.

Vipoo is a Thai-born Australian sculptor who creates super fun, whimsical little ceramic sculptures that truly capture my heart and bring a huge smile to my face every time I see them! I would love to add one of his wonderful creations to my growing sculpture collection.

His work is a playful blend of European historical figurines and Asian decorative art practices with a healthy dose of contemporary culture, often exploring cross-cultural and migration experiences. If you dont yet know his work I highly recommend you check him out!

If you have read my previous Lust Have’s blogs you will know that my husband and I recently bought our forever home in regional NSW, Australia. As you can imagine, with a new home often comes new furniture for the different and new spaces.

We recently ordered this wonderful outdoor lounge from Australian retailer Early Settler, for our back porch. I can’t wait till it arrives!

Speaking of new outdoor lounges, how fabulous would these beautiful hand woven cushions be on that lounge! Yes please I’ll take three.

Pampa is an Australian based company that is rediscovering threatened cultures and reviving lost traditions. They support skilled artisans in remote Argentina and beyond to produce home wares and accessories that are woven works of art. Pampa connects talented weavers with the global community.

I hope you enjoyed this little journey into my personal aesthetic. Stay tuned, my next Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ list will be published in December.

xox

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Since many of us are still in lockdown due to COVID, and others have transitioned to working from home permanently, creating a safe and inspiring space for ourselves, that expresses who we are, what we love, and what is important to us has become a priority. Hence, I thought I would take the initiative and share my ‘Lust Haves’ list with you each month. A list of 10 wonderful things I have found on the internet and Instagram, which I would personally love to own! As you know the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine brand encompasses: Art, Culture, Couture. So these lists will of course include visual art, some of which I have recently added to my collection, and some which I would love to acquire, plus fashion, jewellery, ceramics, home wares, garden and pet related goodies, music, books and whatever else is on my ‘Lust Haves’ list at the time. All the goodies that feed the mind, body and soul.

I hope you find some inspiration from my list to update your look, feed your soul, and create your own sanctuary. One which expresses your unique individual style, brings you comfort, and joy, and inspires you each day. I personally advocate for shopping local where possible both for environmental reasons, and of course to support local makers and brands. However my lists will include both Australian and international artists ad brands to cater to our special international community.

I will be collecting all my ‘Lust Have’ ideas via my personal Instagram account @danijelakrhapurssey, so please join me there, and feel free to suggest some amazing products via DM to my Instagram account.

Exciting! Take a peek at my October 2021 Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ below. You can check out my previous Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ lists here for even more inspiration.

Much love xo

Danijela Krha Purssey // Editor-in-Chief, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

October 2021 // Editor’s Top 10 Lust Haves

I love The Vampires Wife for SO many reasons! The name of course (I wanted to grow up to be a Vampire – yes its a thing!), the fact that the brand was founded by Susie Cave, and I adore the style and cut of the dresses – timeless, romantic and a little goth.

I love this green dress, but I also love all of her floral designs – one of these beauties is definitely on my ultimate wish list! I have two exhibition openings, one here in Australia and one in San Francisco next year [I curate all the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibitions, and attend the opening receptions (COVID permitting)] – I think I need one of The Vampires Wife dresses for one of these prestigious events – don’t you?

Spring is here and its a wonderful time to be in the garden! Here in regional Northern NSW of Australia the nights are still cold enough for the fire, but most of the days are filled with glorious sunshine. We have very cold winters here, with hard frosts which means much of the garden is dormant in winter – so spring is a celebration of new growth, renewed life and colour. The bulbs are the first to welcome spring and what a joy they are. I was rewarded by my Autumn plantings of tulips, ranunculus, hyacinth, and daffodils which have put on such a beautiful display. I cant wait to add to it next year! I am already plotting and planning.

Of course my garden would not be complete without Dahlias! These gorgeous summer flowering bulbs are something I crave. Sadly, I was too late getting onto the dahlia sales and missed out this year – they are in such high demand. We have a number of excellent growers here in Australia including Florelie dahlia breeders, whose range is just incredible. Wish me luck next year!

Ah the colour, pattern, texture, and richness of the Moroccan Textile Co’s rugs are divine! I have been eying them off for a while now – this runner would be perfect in my long hallway against the original 1800’s wooden floors.

The Moroccan Textile Co is a local Australian business who source authentic rugs and textiles from Morocco and West Africa.

I am very lucky to occasionally get some wonderful and precious gifts from the artists I work with in my role for Beautiful Bizarre Magazine! Artist Jason Mowry recently sent me a gorgeous print of this painting “The nudge, the touch, and the whisper”. I am so grateful to Jason for thinking of me!

Happily many artists have sent me treasures over the last 8 years. I am thrilled to say that I am now finally in a position to get many of these beautiful prints and originals framed and hung in my forever home – I am making my home a monument to the visual arts and the artists inside its walls! I feel so honoured to be able to see a little glimpse of their creative soul as I move around my home every day. I appreciate these random acts of kindness so very very much! The arts community is truly one of a kind, and I feel so privileged to be part of it.

I have mentioned my obsession with ceramics! I want all the things!! Kerryn Levy’s unique squiggly candlesticks are high up on my list. Beautiful, unique and functional – what more could you want?

Kerryn is an Australian ceramicist who hand builds all of her beautiful creations.

With Spring here it is time to start thinking about how I could revamp my back porch in preparation for those lazy summer days, and these gorgeous Pretzel cane chairs by Naturally Cane would be perfect! I can see myself happily sitting in one of these curved beauties with a glass of bubbles and a good book.

Naturally Cane is an Australian brand that creates beautiful cane furniture including bedheads, cabinets, chairs, tables, lounges and daybeds, and lots more!

Dried flowers are my new thing, and I can’t seem to go past Australian brand everbloome. They have so many stunning posies and individual blooms in their range. Each posy is SO gorgeous that it is super hard to choose just one! Everything from gorgeous brights, to soft pastels, to earth toned arrangements.

I purchased a small posy a few months ago, and I’m in love with it! So now I am dreaming over a larger arrangement, and these earth tones are speaking to my country girl soul.

I dont have human children, but I am a proud dog mum. Monty my 11 year old Golden Retriever is my fur baby, and my soul dog. He has the most beautiful, gentle, sweet, loving nature – I could not imagine life without him! One of these days I would love to have a portrait of him done to add to my art collection.

Artist Steven Kenny, Winner of the 2019 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Traditional Art Award would be my go to artist for such a special commission. How beautiful is the above portrait of a different Golden – I think my boy also deserves a crown!

I adore the soft, natural feel of linen. Both in my bedding and throws for my lounge room and office. These gorgeous Freya throws from CULTIVER are divine! The nights are still cold here, so having a beautiful throw to snuggle into in the evenings when the sun begins to set would be heavenly.

I recently discovered the American indie folk band, Lord Huron. How amazing is Spotify’s artist RADIO function? Ive found lots of new artists via this function. I just go to one of my favourite musicians Spotify page, and scroll down the their RADIO section, and BAM, it creates a playlist with a similar vibe/feel to my favourite artist.

Lord Huron is one such amazing discovery – Ben Schneider’s vocals give me chills, and the cinematic evocative nature of the music feeds my soul. The above is a little snippet of a live performance of one of their songs, “The Night We Met“. You can listen to the full track here on YouTube.

The Night We Met

I am not the only traveler
Who has not repaid his debt
I’ve been searching for a trail to follow again
Take me back to the night we met

And then I can tell myself
What the hell I’m supposed to do
And then I can tell myself
Not to ride along with you

I had all and then most of you
Some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don’t know what I’m supposed to do
Haunted by the ghost of you
Oh, take me back to the night we met

When the night was full of terrors
And your eyes were filled with tears
When you had not touched me yet
Oh, take me back to the night we met

I had all and then most of you
Some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don’t know what I’m supposed to do
Haunted by the ghost of you
Take me back to the night we met

I hope you enjoyed this little journey into my personal aesthetic. Stay tuned, my next Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ list will be published in November. xox

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Since many of us are still in lockdown due to COVID, and others have transitioned to working from home permanently, creating a safe and inspiring space for ourselves, that expresses who we are, what we love, and what is important to us has become a priority. Hence, I thought I would take the initiative and share my ‘Lust Haves’ list with you each month. A list of 10 wonderful things I have found on the internet and Instagram, which I would personally love to own! As you know the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine brand encompasses: Art, Culture, Couture. So these lists will of course include visual art, some of which I have recently added to my collection, and some which I would love to acquire, plus fashion, jewellery, ceramics, home wares, garden and pet related goodies, music, books and whatever else is on my ‘Lust Haves’ list at the time. All the goodies that feed the mind, body and soul.

I hope you find some inspiration from my list to update your look and create your own sanctuary. One which expresses your unique individual style, brings you comfort, and joy, and inspires you each day. I personally advocate for shopping local where possible both for environmental reasons, and of course to support local makers and brands. However my lists will include both Australian and international artists ad brands to cater to our special international community.

I will be collecting all my ‘Lust Have’ ideas via my personal Instagram account @danijelakrhapurssey, so please join me there, and feel free to suggest some amazing products via DM to my Instagram account.

Exciting! Take a peek at my September 2021 ‘Lust Haves’ below. You can check out my August Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ list here for even more inspiration.

Much love xo

Danijela Krha Purssey // Editor-in-Chief, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

September 2021 // Editor’s Top 10 Lust Haves

Del Kathryn Barton is my ultimate ‘art throb’! I know right, that is a huge call – considering what I do for a living! She has inspired, fascinated and challenged me for many years. I was deeply honoured to feature her work on the cover of the March 2018 re-launch issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, and the interview within is wonderfully honest, intimate and moving. This print issue is of course sold out, but you can still purchase the digital magazine here.

Del has won Australia’s most prestigious Art Prize, the Archibald Prize, multiple times and deservedly so. Her work is unashamedly both beautiful and bizarre. I really admire her bravery to push boundaries, and explore very intimate women’s stories both through her paintings, and drawings, and her short films. This painting above is one of my all time favourites. You can see it animated in Del’s collaboration with Brendan Fletcher, their incredible short film brings Oscar Wilde’s The Nightingale and the Rose to vivid life in this animation masterpiece. If you haven’t experienced this amazing project check out a little teaser here, you wont be disappointed.

I would of course love to own one of Del’s original works! She is on my ultimate wish list. However a print of this spectacular painting would also be a dream.

If you’ve checked out my previous ‘Lust Haves’ list you will know that my husband and I recently moved into our forever home – a 130 year old timber cottage in regional NSW. Of course, the house has inspired lots of ideas regarding potential new décor for each space. This stunning rattan bedhead by Danish furniture manufacturer Sika-Design would look divine in front of the gorgeous original fireplace in our guest bedroom.

Zimmermann is one of my favourite Australian designers. I love far too many of their beautiful feminine dresses, blouses and skirts! I must admit I have a few gorgeous dresses by this designer already, but hey I couldn’t possibly wear the same dress to to more than one exhibition opening, could I? ;)

Zimmermann now has stores in the US, UK and Europe. If you have one near you, I highly recommend a visit – it’s heaven.

Concert Tie Neck Mini Dress, click through above to see the runway presentation. PS. the leggings and boots need to come home with me as well!

Amber Cowan’s contemporary glass sculptures are so beautiful and unique that they take my breath away! Her work is definitely on my collectors wish list. This work redefines modern glass art – from its materiality, to its divine colour, and surreal fluid form. Yes please!

Azure Ryder is a brilliant young Australian musician, singer and songwriter from Sydney whose music really touches my soul, and moves my body – vibrating from my heart ever outward until I’m just sitting here grooving while I work. Azure released her debut EP, Running With The Wolves, on 27 March 2020. The embedded snippet of her song Dizzy is above, give it a listen and let you spirit soar with this super talented young artist.

Some of the lyrics from Dizzy:

Half the time I’m wading water
And the other half I’m in the sky
‘Cause it’s the rise and the fall
That keeps us moving

I did mention in my August Lust Haves list that I am OBSESSED with ceramics right? Well as soon as I saw Australian artist Bonnie Hislop announce that she was dropping a new batch of her fun and quirky ceramics I couldn’t resist – and for once I actually a) saw the post prior to the work going on sale, and b) managed to get online on time to nab one of these fabulous trophies! Can you guess which one is mine?

The orange ‘Not the Worst‘ handmade ceramic sculpture is coming to live with me real soon. It will have pride of place on the mantle in my office and remind me every day that I am not the worst ;) So I must be doing something right, even when times are tough.

I’m really vibing on these sunglasses! The perfect shade of green and the sparkles – fabulous! They have been on my wish list for some time. I wear glasses full time so getting new sunglasses is a big investment once you also get new prescription tinted lenses put in – I am currently visualising them on my face – which of course makes them appear, doesn’t it?

These gorgeous glasses are by Australian eyeware and accessories brand MAUDE Studio.

Australian artist Lilli Waters was a finalist in the Photography Award category in both the 2019 and 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and since then I have been following her closely. There is something enigmatic, cinematic and yet intimate about her fine art photography. I since had the pleasure of working with her on her in-depth interview editorial in Issue 31 of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.

I’m excited to reveal that Lilli will be participating in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’s 2nd Museum exhibition globally, and the 1st Museum exhibition in Australia next May. Stay tuned for more information about this special exhibition which will feature, for the first time, Australian creatives only.

The above photograph Extinct, from her Anthropocene series, is one of my favourites – I’m sure you can see why!

I’m blessed to have lots of beautiful blowsy roses in my garden, and had posies of roses in most rooms of my house from December when we moved in, until late Autumn. What a joy! However the colder months left a little floral hole in my heart so I have embraced dried flowers, including this gorgeous little arrangement by French florist Celestine Morel.

I love the quirky, the handmade, the unique, and of course the beautiful and bizarre – and American creative Carly Elizabeth Owens-Weiss’ wonderful collection of embroidered earrings and necklaces give me a little thrill! The Beatrice Necklace keeps whispering to me ….. I think she wants to come and adorn my bodice ;)

I hope you enjoyed this little journey into my personal aesthetic. Stay tuned, my next Top 10 ‘Lust Haves’ list will be published in October. xox

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Since many of us are still in lockdown due to COVID, and others have transitioned to working from home permanently, creating a safe and inspiring space for ourselves, that expresses who we are, what we love, and what is important to us has become a priority. Hence, I thought I would take the initiative and share my ‘Lust Haves’ list with you each month. A list of 10 wonderful things I have found on the internet and Instagram [physical shopping is not possible in my location – we are in full lock down currently], which I would personally love to own. As you know the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine brand encompasses: Art, Culture, Couture. So these lists will of course include visual art, some of which I have recently added to my collection, and some which I would love to acquire, plus fashion, jewellery, ceramics, home wares, garden and pet related goodies, music, books and whatever else is on my ‘Lust Haves’ list at the time.

I hope you find some inspiration from my list to create your own sanctuary, which expresses your unique individual tastes – that inspires you each day, gives you comfort, and brings you joy. I personally advocate for shopping local where possible both for environmental reasons, and of course to support local makers and brands. However my lists will include both Australian and international brands to cater to our special international community.

I will be collecting all my ‘Lust Haves’ ideas via my personal Instagram account @danijelakrhapurssey, so please join me there, and feel free to suggest some amazing products via my Instagram account.

Exciting! Take a peek at my August 2021 ‘Lust Haves’ below.

Much love xo

Danijela Krha Purssey // Editor-in-Chief, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

August 2021 // Editor’s Top 10 Lust Haves

I have been lusting after these fabulous goth/witchy glasses by Adele Mildred for ages now! I love what she has written in her Instagram bio – “Esoteric eyewear and art by Adele Mildred. Ethical fashions for weirdos.” The weirdos are my people!

I recently acquired this stunning mixed media artwork by Andi Soto, from the exhibition ‘Lucid Dreaming’, that I curated on behalf of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine earlier this year at Copro Gallery in LA. This work is absolutely incredible in the reals – Im clearly a maximalist at heart!

I am so proud to own one of Andi’s works, she now has pride of place in my living room.

“Fever Dreams”, 2021. Ink, graphite, watercolor, color pencils, polymer and acrylic on Arches 300gsm paper, 12.6” x 18.2” 

As I have gotten older, I have become a huge fan of florals, and these dresses by Australian brand Saloon are just gorgeous, and really need to come and live in my wardrobe.

“SALOON for the wild and the wise. Limited edition hand made pieces featuring the finest fabrics from Liberty London.”

Sculpture is my favourite medium, and I have been collecting more and more over the years. I was so very honoured, and absolutely thrilled to have received this incredible handmade black porcelain crown by amazing Australia ceramicist Ebony Russell, as a birthday gift this year. The best birthday present ever!!

My husband and I recently bought a federation, period cottage built in the late 1800’s, in regional NSW. We are so in love with our new home, and feel so very grateful to have a house of our own! Excitingly I can finally get some new furniture that will suit the style and age of the home. YAY shopping! These gorgeous french provincial style chairs are already on order and I hope they are delivered soon. The rattan back and the peacock blue velvet upholstery are giving me life! Provincial Home Living is currently my favourite furniture retailer – I want all the things.

Speaking of new homes, I have been busy in the garden when not working on Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. Gardening is one of my loves, it feeds my soul. I get to step away from my screens, get outside and into the sunshine, get my hands dirty, and give my body some much needed exercise. I recently planted lots of new roses in our garden and this is one of them, ‘Red Riding Hood’ from Australian rose nursery Treloar Roses. I adore the old world feel of these blowsy blooms. From Spring to Autumn I will have roses in most rooms of my home, plus of course throughout my garden. I cant wait to see them grow!

I adore quirky female voices and singer/song writers. Australian musician Kate Miller-Heidke is on of my favourites. I have even had the pleasure of seeing her live – it was such a thrill! I was definitely fan-girling. She released a new album not long ago ‘CHILD IN REVERSE’, above is a small part of one of the songs from this album that really speaks to my soul – ‘DELUDED’.

I purchased another artwork from the recent Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Copro Gallery. What can I say, as the curator it is way too hard to resist! This exquisite painting by artist Marc Burckhardt is glorious in person. I am so very honoured to have one of his beautiful paintings in my collection. She now has pride of place in my living room by my fireplace.

“The Dream”, 2021. Acrylic & oil on wood panel, 9.25″ x 7.5″

More florals, but this time in picnic rug form. As you can imagine I am very much looking forward to Spring! It has been a long cold winter here, some nights have gotten down to -5 degrees celsius [23 fahrenheit]. I have promised myself that this year I will take my husband and my precious Golden Retriever ‘Monty’ on a picnic to some of the wonderful wild locations here in Regional NSW.

These gorgeous picnic rugs are by Australian brand Wandering Folk. Their range of rugs, cushions, throws etc are all so beautiful!

Speaking of ceramics, I am obsessed! Both sculptural and functional. I recently purchased the little one on the left in the pic above. The texture and the fun shapes that Nadia Robertson incorporates into her handmade pottery makes me happy! My ceramics collection is growing – YAY!

I hope you enjoyed this little journey into my personal aesthetic. Stay tuned, my next ‘Lust Haves’ list will be published in September. xox

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