The Creatives Series – Kerri of Nioka Clay

What does being creative mean to you?  Being creative for me means living each day open to new possibilities. It’s an approach to life that sees things not only as they are but as they could be. The thought of bringing something into being that was not there before is…

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The Creatives Series – Kim Bexon of Woven Palm

Woven Palm started as a passion project in my home studio. In the early days, after learning from a shoemaker, it was just me, learning through trial and error, figuring out how to turn my ideas into a reality. Over time, the business grew, and so did my skills and…

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A close up of ceramic artist Tess Miller, one eye is covered by an organic shaped sculpture.

The Creatives Series – Tess Miller Ceramic Artist

Creativity is sacred and it’s shared. It’s not an activity, although it’s often outworked through movement and flow. Creativity is as much about the process as it is any outcome. It looks entirely different for every person, which is why it’s so captivating to be given a glimpse into another’s…

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Queenslander Home Office Makeover

I spend a lot of my days working from home in my 1930’s Queenslander. It is something I dreamed of being able to do for a long time, and I love the flexibility of my work that I can break up the week with some days at home. The position…

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A shot of a dining room from a lounge room with vintage styling and a white lounge.

Sunshine Coast Shoot Location Oxleigh House

If you’ve been following Wholehearted Studio for any amount of time, you’ll be familiar with Oxleigh House – my 1930’s Queenslander home and passion project that I have been lovingly restoring over the last ten years.  We are so excited to now offer my beautiful home for hire as a…

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Artist unloads artwork from the back of a Defender Land Rover.

Creative Living With Artist Lauren Horton

Growing up in a household filled with artists and boundless creativity, it was inevitable that Lauren Horton would devote her days to the act of creating. Her journey has been a multifaceted one – studying fine art, politics, and creative writing, followed by 15 years in the film and television…

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The Young Pilgrim Story

Josette Van Zutphen never planned to start a second business venture. Known for her family and commercial photography, she is celebrated for her innate ability to capture moments with a natural and quiet aesthetic. It was through an unintended twist of fate that Josette found herself venturing into a second…

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The Instagram Retreat Roundup

After months of dreaming, planning and organising, I am excited to report that our Instagram Planning Retreat was one for the books! It was so great to meet with everybody and what an amazing group it was for our *first* event [in a while]! The location was truly stunning. Bask…

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Better Than Ever

Wholehearted Studio has turned 11! Happy Birthday to us! The years are flying by now and I have trouble keeping count and remembering what milestone happened when. But nonetheless we are here and I am so grateful to all of you for following along, supporting us, and hiring us to…

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James Lane Lounge Room Makeover

For the last couple of months, I have been busy working on a project for @jameslanedesign and it was in my favourite location… my house! I got to choose new pieces that would work in with my existing vintage and handmade furniture, but create a new look lounge room.  This lounge is…

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