Interior Styling Tips and More

POT + PLANT COMBOS THAT LOOK ACE!

Plant + Pot Combo Each time we start designing a new collection of pots, we try to envision how they would look with plants. Sometimes, it is the other way round: it is a plant, or a type of foliag...

THE STORY BEHIND 'SOL'

As we launched our 'Sol' collection a few weeks ago, we wanted to thank you for the warm welcome you gave to it! We've been overwhelmed by your response and a few products are already sold out! We ...

HANG IN THERE

As we are all being asked to stay at home to limit the spread of "you know what", I've been reflecting a lot about our relationship with the outdoors. Never did I enjoyed walking in the park as I d...

TIPS FROM OUR HOME OFFICE

At Capra Designs, we are used to working from home. We usually spend one day at our warehouse to pack and send your orders. It's also a good moment to have a quick meeting with our small team to ge...

Oaxaca's Ethnobotanical Garden in Mexico

At Capra Designs, we have always loved travelling and visiting new places. Travel is a constant source of inspiration where your brain is working at full capacity to absorb all the new things you a...

THE 2020 DULUX COLOUR FORECAST

We have a thing here at Capra Designs with colours. From our humble beginnings we've loved experimenting with pigments and pouring different colourful resins together to create organic patterns.  W...

FOR THE LOVE OF TERRAZZO

There’s a certain allure that comes from terrazzo creations. Terrazzo walls, floors and pieces have a distinct style to them, one that can often give the feeling of glamour and an effortless sleekn...

Rising Star AusMumpreneur of the Year Finalist

I am very proud to have been selected as a finalist for a National Award. I have been selected  as a finalist for the 2019 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Rising Star Category.  The AusMumpreneur Award...

Saturday Indesign 2019

We are excited to be involved in Melbourne’s Saturday Indesign event for 2019 at the Stylcraft showroom! Saturday Indesign offers industry professionals and design lovers a unique design experienc...

Colours that currently resonate

Colours, colours, colours.... While it's unavoidable to be distracted by what's in or on trend it's important to try to choose decorative home objects that will transcend trends. We believe your ho...

What is Cork and Why is it a Sustainable Material?

I've been working with cork for a few years now, using it on the bottom of coasters, trays and keepsake boxes to product the surface beneath them. The material is not only functional it's also gorg...

The importance of pots with drainage holes for indoor plants

The basic rule of thumb for indoor plant care is healthy roots. I know it can be quite hard to gauge the state of your plant’s root system, but ensuring this one major factor will have you on the r...

1970's Californian Art, Photography and Design

While designing the Back to Nature collection I became fixated on vintage Californian style.  This rabbit hole of imagery began to underpin the colours and design of this collection and lead me rig...

Garnet - Currently on trend and always in style

Garnet, our sumptuous new colour, is reaching new heights in home styling. While Capra Designs create their products with longevity in mind, it's no surprise Garnet is getting a lot of attention ...

Styling tips for arranging flowers in a vase

When it comes time to style our photoshoots I'm always interested in coming up with concepts, building sets and being hands on as the product is put into place. The one element that always brings m...

Everything you wanted to know about Variegated Plants

I'm obsessed with variegated plants and a collector for sure. My recent favourite because variegated string of pearls. I had a few questions about variegated plants as some varieties such as Varieg...

Match Stick Collection April 2018

Capra Designs newest collection, titled Match Stick, has a strong focus on surface design.  The name speaks to the the sticks of copper and zinc inlayed into the resin surface. The result is a sump...

How to care for Tillandsia (Air Plants)

Tillandsias, or air plants, are delightfully low-maintenance companions. I've enjoyed the company of two for over a year now, and they’ve generously gifted me with three pups. Though, I must confes...

Umbrella Plant Obsession

Since developing an infatuation with indoor plants, I've seen a constant evolution of plant varieties coming into trend/season.  In recent weeks I feel like I can't flip through a magazine, scroll ...

Eco-Resin Vases - A Perfect Solution

New design collection solves two major hurdles every artist faces. Early 2016 saw the launch of Capra Designs second collection, Aurora. Throughout the process of creating this collection, maker Bi...