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Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 2 months ago


What better way to kick-off the work week? This track from Talking Heads not only gets the dance floor going, but it's also notorious for putting smiles on faces.
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Music

Sugarhill Gang: I Want My Name Back

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 2 months ago

Rapper's Not-So-Delightful. The critically-acclaimed film "I Want My Name Back" documents the prolific rappers, Sugarhill Gang, and the exploitation that they faced during their rise to fame in the early 80s. Check out this interview with the group discussing the film's content.

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Green

Nature on the table: Hand-painted Ceramics by Yevgenia

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 2 months ago

Nature's beauty always inspires us! We stumbled across these gorgeous hand-painted ceramic designs by the brilliant Russian artist, Yevgenia. Each piece is so dainty and beautiful, we don't want to put food on them (almost)!

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Vintage

Is It Possible for Vintage Books to be our Achilles' Heel?

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 2 months ago

We could spend hours browsing through vintage book stores. Everything from their cracked spines, strange images to graphic design the love letter to these artefacts would be endless. Our favourite local vintage book store is The Monkey's Paw. Check out a few of the covers + pages of these covered oddities.

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Music Monday

Kraftwerk - The Model

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 2 months ago


In honour of Kraftwerk's MoMA residency, here's The Model, inarguably their largest mainstream hit.
Early details of their residency have Kraftwerk performing each of their 7 albums in-full, and straight through from start to finish. A pretty incredible experience - if you're one of the lucky ones to get tickets.
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Hotel + Travel

Taking a Road Trip? This Stylish Airstream Trailer Will surely turn heads!

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 3 months ago

Ever wanted to take a road trip in a trailer across our Great North? Before you head from sea to sea, check out some travel design inspiration from artist Julie Montgomery and her beautifully homey movable metallic space.

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Music Monday

In Memory...

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 3 months ago


Take some time this week to remember a star. A voice that will be missed.

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Food + Drink

Georgia Young: Food Stylist Extraordinaire

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 3 months ago

Styling extends beyond the pages of Vogue! Australian-based food stylist, Georgia Young , has talent like no other. Her beautifully crafted images truly showcase her knowledge of cuisine and aesthetic precision. Check out some of our favourite shoots all styled by Young's artful eye.

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Food + Drink

Valentine's Menu at Drake

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 3 months ago

Three courses of reimagined romantic comfort food await you + your sweetie this Valentine's at Drake! Join us for dinner between February 10th - February 14th to enjoy our indulgent prix fixe special menu.

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Music

Gott & Blandat: An Original Music Mix for Drake By Colin Bergh

Posted by Drake, 1 year, 3 months ago

Colin Bergh is the Creative Director of one of our favourite art publications, Bad Day Magazine. When he isn't busy graphic designing, he also moonlights as the one man band Wyrd Visions. We can't stop listening to Colin's eclectic and haunting playlist!

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