The PORCINI LAMPS collection is a collaboration between two Adelaide interior designers Jacquie Hagan and Madeleine Potter, called memaké.

“The Porcini range grew from a subtle exploration into the elegantly simple form of the mushroom. A series of organic shapes and forms were reinterpreted to form these beautifully crafted and sustainable pieces. Bringing the role of artisan back into design, the Porcini design represents a spirit of craft and the handmade.

The range consists of two designs, the Porcini Stem, comprised of a standard lamp and table lamp, and the Porcini Canopy, comprised of various sized pendant lamps. The lamp shades across the entire Porcini range are interchangeable, to achieve multiple size combinations. Using naturally sustainable materials; Tasmanian Oak, a non-endangered timber species sourced from Australian sustainable forests finished with natural Australian beeswax, and 100% pure new wool upholstery, which is both biodegradable and renewable.”

Photo: Joel Johnston

“Relax. Rediscover. Reconnect.” that’s the motto of CABN cabins from South Australia. Set on 180 acres of scrubland close to a conservation park in the picturesque Adelaide Hills this is a perfect way to  have a “off-grid tiny house getaway experience in Australia”. Their first cabin named Jude after the founders mother, which embodies her qualities and that of the cabin: warm, caring and inviting – never judgmental – and has always welcomed everyone into her home and life. Using natural timber and Scandinavian aesthetics, minimalist interiors and designed to promote airflow and bring the outdoors in, will all help you relax…With Jude located less than half and hour from the CBD this is the prefect way for a digital detox.

Well not really, some may even say Steve Smith was channelling him in the first Ashes test, but no, we all the ‘Don’ is dead, but here’s the next best thing…A bat owned by the greatest batsman of all time Don Bradman. A lucky unemployed New Zealanderer, James Sanders, bought it at an deceased estate auction for a couple hundred bucks, as he thought it might be a good investment, and how right was he. It’s now up for auction and auctioneer Charles Leski of Leski Auctions in Melbourne said it may fetch up to $25,000-$35,000 dollars, which I’m sure would bowl the Kiwi over (not underarm off course). It’s not known which matches the bat was used in or even if was used at all, but it’s signed on the front of the bat by the man who averaged 99.94. You can start bidding here (starting bid $20,000), and the auction is on the 11th August.

Signed by the Australian and English cricket teams in the infamous Bodyline series

Photos: Leski Auctions