Treasure hunting

When an early copy of Australian stylist Sibella Court’s book Etcetera landed on my desk the other day I delved in hungrily and was immediately absorbed. This haphazard scrapbook is a treasure trove of a worldly curios and earthy colour palettes, that would throw any minimalist into a frenzy.

Sibella’s signature style is a fusion of organic rustic finds with vintage shabby chic. She’s inspired by anything from a gnarled and sun-bleached piece or driftwood to a beautiful piece of ethic fabric. Rather like a curator of a museum Sibella collects and salvages her objects of desire, then mixes them up to create something that’s both beautiful and intriguing. She has an enviable knack which she encourages anyone to emulate in Etcetera.

Her shop The Society inc, (http://www.thesocietyinc.co.au/) is based in Sydney - sadly a bit far to pop in for a browse, but if you’d like to have a go at re-creating Sibella’s style rummaging around your attic or local flea markets is a great place to start. I also love this website: http://www.re-foundobjects.com/ which has all sorts of interesting vintage and recycled bits and pieces, like these old rolling pins, driftwood wreath and the rusty metal shapes.

Remember to follow Sibella’s rule of choosing only things that you love, and you’ll be halfway there. Etcetera is out on 10 April in the UK.