WE’RE introducing a new category to Meld Magazine called Accommodation and Living, and with it comes a new team! Meet Faridah Wu and Jessica-Anne Lyons and check out their rooms for some space-spiration.
Faridah Wu
Hello! My name is Fari and I’m one of Meld Magazine’s reporters. I’m also a student at University of Melbourne, as well as a DJ with the community radio station SYN Radio.
Who do you live with?
My house mate, who is also my classmate. We live in a rental apartment near the city.
What inspired you to decorate your room this way?
I love how the house already had white walls and white furniture. I’m a big fan of the clean, monochromatic look, with a couple of quirky items to give it a personal touch. I have to admit though, I’m usually a lot messier than this! I generally have random things all over my room.
What is the coolest / most significant thing in your room?
I would say it’s the gold Bugs Bunny Oscar statuette and a movie clapper board on my table. I got them when I was in Gold Coast, and I had a lot of good memories there. It’s actually a birthday gift for my brother, and I’ll give it to him when I see him. It’s meant to be a surprise for him so I hope he doesn’t see this!
Where do you like to shop?
Daiso has loads of quirky inexpensive things, I can spend ages looking at everything! Other than that, I don’t really have a specific place to shop. If there are cool home accessories, I’ll be there to check it out.
How do you make your space feel like home?
I use scarves or clutches as part of decorations. I’ll just wrap a scarf somewhere or keep some necklaces on a table. Another thing I love are candles. Having a candle burning in my room gives me a comforting feeling, and I love sweet scents like vanilla. I don’t have any candles at the moment, but my favourite ones are from Bath and Body Works. Melbourne seriously needs a Bath and Body Works store soon!
Jessica-Anne Lyons
Hi there! My name is Jess and I’m one of Meld Magazine’s Production Editors and Accommodation and Living writers. I also run my own fashion and beauty website Taken By Surprise and sell handmade floral headpieces through my Etsy store, CrownedByFlowers.
Who do you live with?
I live at home with my family in a beachside suburb.
What inspired you to decorate your room in this way?
I love bright colours and anything floral, so I display most of the flower crowns that I make in my room to brighten up the place. I also treat my walls like a real life Tumblr or Pinterest – if I like a picture in a magazine, I tend to tear it out and pop it straight onto my walls!
What is the coolest / most significant thing in your room?
It would be the sheer number of flowers in my room! My space is a bit like an indoor garden, featuring my headpieces and other random flowers strewn around the place! I also love the floral 21 that hangs next to my bed – I made it as a decoration for my 21st birthday party.
Where do you like to shop?
I adore Typo and Urban Outfitters for quirky homeware and decorations. I also visit a lot of Salvation Army stores to pick up unusual and unique vintage finds.
How do you make your space feel like home?
I love printing out photos of funny moments with my friends and blu-tacking them around my mirror – that way even if I don’t get to visit them often, I still get to see them everyday when I’m getting ready!
We want to feature YOUR room next! If you would like to share your space on Meld Magazine, drop us an email at <jessica-anne.lyons@meldmagazine.com.au>.