All About Grace
Featured in Australian House & Garden magazine’s Top Women in Design, her textiles are regularly seen in a number of other major interior design publications.
In my childhood days, colour emerged as an indomitable force in my life. You see, my mother was a masterful seamstress, crafting garments with exquisite skill. She stitched not only her own wardrobe but mine as well, much to my youthful chagrin. Back then, I yearned to don the same attire as everyone else, a common desire in youth. Funny how as adults, we often strive to stand out in a crowd, isn't it?
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My mother's talents didn't stop at clothing; they extended to even my father's work shirts, if you can believe it! This woman's creative prowess knew no bounds. Consequently, our living spaces bore her artistic touch, and our interiors were a testament to her creativity.
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Surrounded by a kaleidoscope of fabrics and colours, my fascination with textiles and hues naturally burgeoned. I found myself at her side, observing her at the sewing machine or accompanying her on expeditions to fabric stores. Ah, the nostalgia of flipping through those pattern catalogues!
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In those stores, I found myself in the mesmerising spectrum of cotton thread shades and the enchanting arrays of buttons, each hue a wonder for a child's inquisitive eye. And who could forget that delicate tissue paper, pinned meticulously to the fabric, poised for cutting and sewing once we returned home? Those moments, bathed in colours and textures, were the seeds of a lifelong love affair with the artistry of design and the magic of colour.
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She has been an Educator at Sydney Design School and has extensive experience as a colourist and designer both in Australia and overseas. Grace has a style that is dynamic, modern and bold. Her collections are inspired by travels, and the journey of life experience.
The first collection Beauty of Asia was created whilst living in Asia. Grace now has a number of collections under her belt.Grace has also worked on a number of collaborations with Coco Republic creating an exclusive, custom rug and cushion collection. Grace has also teamed up with Taubmans on a number of projects, styling and designing for photoshoots and was a guest speaker at the Taubmans Colour of The Year Launch.
Grace is now recognised as a leading Australian textile designer and stylist.
She has been recognised by Porter’s Paints for excellence in colour and surface design and has been a finalist in the Australian Dulux Colour Awards, the Designer Rugs Awards and the Fred Hosking Surface Design Awards.