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HOME IS WHERE… 

A window into the life of Tara – the founding creative behind Melbourne Interior Styling Studio @coco.camellia_ . Her interior feed with its signature palette of soft muted tones will absolutely inspire – (check out her videos on Home Vase Bloom Arrangements). As a mother & business owner we talk all things ISO life, click any image below to visit her Instagram and continue on to read the full-interview below....

PS, Tara is offering one-on-one e-styling sessions so if you're moving into a new place but are searching for some direction with how you style your home, Tara is your gal! https://www.cococamellia.com.au/

As a mother & business owner, what does your new 'normal' look like? Can you give us a glimpse into how your days begin and end during ISO?

I love to run a tight ship at home as I believe its important for kids to have routine so they  can learn, play and thrive to their highest potential. Our days always start with breakfast learning about the world, weather, spelling, numbers, etc and of course creative play.

But let’s be Real with a 3 + 4 year old not each day is the same, and some days its reading And a cheeky movie.

 

What does 'ISO you time' look like? 

I really look forward to a good face mask, self care has never been something I am good at, or indulge in but have been focusing on these last 2 months, and it is a little rewarding :)

 

Now more than ever, Melbournian’s have begun to turn their attention towards styling their homes & really creating a sanctuary. You style the most gorgeous home spaces, what are some of your fave home décor brands at the moment?

Oh I have so many but I would have to say the following:

Vases: Marmoset Found + Iittala

Objects and decor: Designstuff 

Cushions and all of the above: Country Road

 

At the very top of your personal furniture wish list is…?

It would have to the the Jardan Wilfred sofa :)

 

When you look back at 2020 in 10 years from now, what do you hope you’ll remember? /Any lessons you’ve taken away from this period?

For me kindness is everything so the ability to shoe kindness and empathy during these tough is something I think I will look back on and be proud of the example I have set for my kids during these testing times.

 

What was the last thing that made you literally laugh out aloud?

It would have to be my kids :) They are absolutely divine and always make me smile. Oliver my son has a very cheeky knack of finding every piece of chocolate I hide from the kids and eating it, The expressions on his face when he tries to explain how he only had one and it was accident are priceless.

 

Once lockdown is over what's the first thing you cannot wait to do?

Honestly I cannot wait to take the kids to do whatever they would like to do, they’re such outdoors kids and are really missing ballet and footy also. It’s the simple things that mean the most to me and seeing them smile.

 

You’re warm & kind nature can be felt through your Instagram posts and you’ve given some beautiful advice in the past such as the importance of “to back yourself, surround yourself with people who get you, support you, want YOU to win at what you’re good at, and what you set out to achieve, that it makes all the difference in being able to reach your full potential, goals and most of all happiness.” On more challenging days, what do you tell yourself to help yourself stay strong and focused?

I probably sound like the soppiest most cliche person but my kids mean everything to me, so staying strong and focused for them is everything, We have faced some serious hardships through their health so resilience is everything in this household, and something I’m proud to say has rubbed off on them too.

 

Lastly, finish this sentence for you, “Home is where…”

My kids and husband are… but also where the sourdough is haha. I cannot put in to works the amount of sourdough toast I have eaten this lockdown… the next time you see my I may look like a loaf haha