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Brisbane Times

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There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?

19.07.2025 10

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?

19.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?

19.07.2025 10

The Age

Stephen Crafti

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

There was plenty of scope for things to go wrong for this home reno

The tired old Edwardian was in Melbourne, the architect was Sydney-based, and the client was also an architect. What could possibly go wrong?

19.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

Contemporary jewellery may not involve massive diamonds and 24-carat gold, but the unique pieces can still demand considerable sums.

08.07.2025 9

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

Contemporary jewellery may not involve massive diamonds and 24-carat gold, but the unique pieces can still demand considerable sums.

08.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

Contemporary jewellery may not involve massive diamonds and 24-carat gold, but the unique pieces can still demand considerable sums.

08.07.2025 9

The Age

Stephen Crafti

‘Plain gold is soulless’: Why collectors love contemporary jewellery

Contemporary jewellery may not involve massive diamonds and 24-carat gold, but the unique pieces can still demand considerable sums.

08.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Parisienne-style restaurant served with a twist: red paint running down naked bodies

Maison Batard takes its design cues from restaurateur Chris Lucas and his wife Sarah’s trips to the French capital.

06.06.2025 10

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Parisienne-style restaurant served with a twist: red paint running down naked bodies

Maison Batard takes its design cues from restaurateur Chris Lucas and his wife Sarah’s trips to the French capital.

06.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Parisienne-style restaurant served with a twist: red paint running down naked bodies

Maison Batard takes its design cues from restaurateur Chris Lucas and his wife Sarah’s trips to the French capital.

06.06.2025 6

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Parisienne-style restaurant served with a twist: red paint running down naked bodies

Maison Batard takes its design cues from restaurateur Chris Lucas and his wife Sarah’s trips to the French capital.

06.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Why these vintage toys are too valuable to play with

“Failed dolls”, vintage Barbies, and push-pedal cards are among vintage toys fetching a high price today.

13.05.2025 10

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Why these vintage toys are too valuable to play with

“Failed dolls”, vintage Barbies, and push-pedal cards are among vintage toys fetching a high price today.

13.05.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Why these vintage toys are too valuable to play with

“Failed dolls”, vintage Barbies, and push-pedal cards are among vintage toys fetching a high price today.

13.05.2025 10

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Why these vintage toys are too valuable to play with

“Failed dolls”, vintage Barbies, and push-pedal cards are among vintage toys fetching a high price today.

13.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Architect-designed Northcote house keeps it simple in cost-of-living crisis

It may not have wall-to-wall marble, but this simple architect-designed house shows what can be achieved on a relatively modest budget.

17.04.2025 7

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Architect-designed Northcote house keeps it simple in cost-of-living crisis

It may not have wall-to-wall marble, but this simple architect-designed house shows what can be achieved on a relatively modest budget.

17.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Architect-designed Northcote house keeps it simple in cost-of-living crisis

It may not have wall-to-wall marble, but this simple architect-designed house shows what can be achieved on a relatively modest budget.

17.04.2025 6

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Architect-designed Northcote house keeps it simple in cost-of-living crisis

It may not have wall-to-wall marble, but this simple architect-designed house shows what can be achieved on a relatively modest budget.

17.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Bold and chunky, 80s knits are back in fashion (if you can afford them)

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

15.04.2025 10

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Bold and chunky, 80s knits are back in fashion (if you can afford them)

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

15.04.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Bold and chunky, 80s knits are back in fashion (if you can afford them)

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

15.04.2025 8

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Bold and chunky, 80s knits are back in fashion (if you can afford them)

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

15.04.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Award-winning inner-city sanctuary gives a nod to the ’80s

The innovative Six Ways House, named after an intersection at its front door, has set neighbours’ tongues wagging.

21.02.2025 7

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Award-winning inner-city sanctuary gives a nod to the ’80s

The innovative Six Ways House, named after an intersection at its front door, has set neighbours’ tongues wagging.

21.02.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Award-winning inner-city sanctuary gives a nod to the ’80s

The innovative Six Ways House, named after an intersection at its front door, has set neighbours’ tongues wagging.

21.02.2025 8

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Award-winning inner-city sanctuary gives a nod to the ’80s

The innovative Six Ways House, named after an intersection at its front door, has set neighbours’ tongues wagging.

21.02.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Hardy, fashionable, timeless: Why people are paying hundreds for old denim

While second-hand jeans can be found in most recycle stores, those in the know are prepared to pay considerably more for the right ones.

18.02.2025 6

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Hardy, fashionable, timeless: Why people are paying hundreds for old denim

While second-hand jeans can be found in most recycle stores, those in the know are prepared to pay considerably more for the right ones.

18.02.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Hardy, fashionable, timeless: Why people are paying hundreds for old denim

While second-hand jeans can be found in most recycle stores, those in the know are prepared to pay considerably more for the right ones.

18.02.2025 50

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Hardy, fashionable, timeless: Why people are paying hundreds for old denim

While second-hand jeans can be found in most recycle stores, those in the know are prepared to pay considerably more for the right ones.

18.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

An ‘insect’ house that touches the ground lightly

This simple interwar cottage, which was damaged in the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, is now an architectural treasure in harmony with its environs.

13.02.2025 8

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

An ‘insect’ house that touches the ground lightly

This simple interwar cottage, which was damaged in the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, is now an architectural treasure in harmony with its environs.

13.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

An ‘insect’ house that touches the ground lightly

This simple interwar cottage, which was damaged in the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, is now an architectural treasure in harmony with its environs.

13.02.2025 4

The Age

Stephen Crafti

An ‘insect’ house that touches the ground lightly

This simple interwar cottage, which was damaged in the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, is now an architectural treasure in harmony with its environs.

13.02.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

They may be cheaper, but shopping for furniture fakes can cost you

It might look like an original Eames or a Wegner, but in reality, it’s a cheaper, low-quality product.

14.01.2025 8

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

They may be cheaper, but shopping for furniture fakes can cost you

14.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

They may be cheaper, but shopping for furniture fakes can cost you

14.01.2025 10

The Age

Stephen Crafti

They may be cheaper, but shopping for furniture fakes can cost you

It might look like an original Eames or a Wegner, but in reality, it’s a cheaper, low-quality product.

14.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

The Burberry trench is back – and while popular, you’ll need deep pockets to buy one

The classic Burberry trench coat doesn’t change from season to season. Referred to as “heritage”, this coat continues to attract those looking for...

10.12.2024 5

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

The Burberry trench is back – and while popular, you’ll need deep pockets to buy one

The classic Burberry trench coat doesn’t change from season to season. Referred to as “heritage”, this coat continues to attract those looking for...

10.12.2024 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

The Burberry trench is back – and while popular, you’ll need deep pockets to buy one

The classic Burberry trench coat doesn’t change from season to season. Referred to as “heritage”, this coat continues to attract those looking for...

10.12.2024 5

The Age

Stephen Crafti

The Burberry trench is back – and while popular, you’ll need deep pockets to buy one

The classic Burberry trench coat doesn’t change from season to season. Referred to as “heritage”, this coat continues to attract those looking for...

10.12.2024 5

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Family compound escapes demolition, becomes elegant home

Large home plots in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburb Toorak tend to be prime targets for demolition. Substantial homes built there in the early to mid-...

30.11.2024 5

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Family compound escapes demolition, becomes elegant home

Large home plots in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburb Toorak tend to be prime targets for demolition. Substantial homes built there in the early to mid-...

30.11.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Stephen Crafti

Family compound escapes demolition, becomes elegant home

Large home plots in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburb Toorak tend to be prime targets for demolition. Substantial homes built there in the early to mid-...

30.11.2024 6

The Age

Stephen Crafti

Family compound escapes demolition, becomes elegant home

Large home plots in Melbourne’s blue-chip suburb Toorak tend to be prime targets for demolition. Substantial homes built there in the early to mid-...

30.11.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti

Love it or loathe it, 1980s architecture is back in the frame

Architecture, interior design, furniture and fashion are intrinsically linked – with a movement in one spurring interest in another. Whether it’s...

31.07.2024 2

WA Today

Stephen Crafti

Love it or loathe it, 1980s architecture is back in the frame

Architecture, interior design, furniture and fashion are intrinsically linked – with a movement in one spurring interest in another. Whether it’s...

31.07.2024 1

The Sydney Morning Herald

Stephen Crafti