The Chinese new-year is here and celebrations are most decidedly on the agenda. From parties to casual drinks, it seems that everyone in Sydney has embraced their inner home entertainer this season. But, lets not be shy, in true Sydney style, its all a bit more than a barbeque, with champagne corks popping and canapés a cooking, homes are looking gorgeous, fresh and decidedly chic. One of our favorite celebration treats are the amazing cakes from Patisse, as always delicious, this seasons selection is mindbogglingly beautiful, sculptural and all together over the top.  If your dance card is getting full, be sure to keep the end of April free for the sensational Belle Luxury Living @ pyd, it is always one of our favorite calendar events. We have two new design stores opening with Lilly & Lolly launching on the 28^th of February and those delightful design aficionados, Pure Intentions, launching in April. Meanwhile our favorites just keep getting it right with beautiful designs and great solutions. Mother of Pearl and sons have the absolute bomb in door hardware and will help you make choices you will love today and still love way way way down the track. Contents have a super sexy little café chair to thrill you and Exhibit is going to knock your socks off with beautiful porcelain by Fos Ceramiche of Italy. For those looking for a substantial beautification, de poortere have the two new rugs from Cavalier Bremworth. Rogerseller are launching an exclusive and beautifully fine range of functional objects for the contemporary home: Colombo Nordic. And, last but certainly not least, if you are hungry for delightful whimsy, pop into The Country Trader for the most magnificent and exquisite selection of hand made 19^th Century tassels. Adorable doesn’t even begin to explain these frivolous baubles of beauty!