Outlandish: 2025 Australian Landscape Conference - A Reflection

In March, my colleague and I had the pleasure of attending Outlandish, the 2025 Australian Landscape Conference (ALC) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference brought together a diverse mix of leading landscape designers, planting experts, ecologists, artists, and other specialists from Australia and abroad. It offered a refreshing alternative to our regular Institute Conferences—focusing on bold ideas, immersive travel experiences, and thought-provoking forums that challenged and re-energised our practice.

Hayley Freestun26 April 2025Comment

Shades of Orange

The colour Orange is a bright and uplifting colour, it is a colour of boldness and enthusiasm, excitement and high energy. It radiates warmth and happiness and can also promote rejuvenation. Further, the colour orange can aid in drawing attention as well as promoting happiness and joy.

Hayley Freestun15 May 2022Comment

Think like a designer: Giving a room Personality

Design is a journey, a story to be told, a vibe and a feeling. When I am putting elements together whether that be though interior styling, photography, graphic design or as landscaper designer, I want to create a mood or an emotion. The way you feel in a space is everything - it sets a scene for your life or how you want your life to be, and there’s nothing wrong with designing the room for the life you want to life - its one step closer to getting there right??

Hayley Freestun10 May 2022Styling, Decorating, Design, Home Styling, Interior Design, Interior Styling, Decorator, Design ThinkingComment

Three Easy Tips for Creating Relaxation and Mindfulness in the Home

Today I am going to share with you some Tips for creating a space for relaxation and mindfulness within your own home with three easy steps. These are really quick and easy things to do in the home to get your space zen-ready.

Hayley Freestun8 May 2022Mindfulness, Relaxation, Top Tips, Home Spa, MeditateComment