Design Notes

Intentional lighting feels cathartic - it signals intention behind spaces - this seat is for a quiet book, this room is for slow down before bed, this table is for a hearty conversation and dinner. Lights outside your home signal an invitation; this home is lived in, this home is alive.

Can you believe it's May! Team RD marks the beginning of cooler days with family road trips, escapes up North to the beach & Mari Kondo-ing!

We recently stayed at a gorgeous airbnb by the beach and I remember staring at the (terrazzo) tiles in the bathroom, astonished by just how beautiful the concept of terrazzo is. Then I quickly snapped back into reality and reminded myself that terrazzo is done...

Winter is coming! Team RD marks the end of daylight savings with an exciting trip, a autumn reset & a special anniversary ... 

Hello Autumn! Team RD is prepping for the cooler months with some swoon-worthy outerwear, self development reads & a special birthday ... 

2025 is well & truly upon us! Find out how the team are beating the post-holidays blues with the return of our fave tv series, beach walks, Euro trip planning & more ... 

Hello 2025! And welcome to our new monthly series where we share what we're loving in January. Think new year's resolutions, swoon-worthy clothing & accessories, restaurant & gallery openings & so much more...

As 2024 comes to an end, find out how Team RD will be spending their Summer Break… 

Think beachside retreats, road trips & gelato!

"... I believe that if you want something you can make it happen. Not magically but by doing everything in your power. I have never been a person who planned her future or had a five year plan, I just trust my gut and go. No excuses..."

" ... Every failure is a lesson ..."

" ... I feel so lucky to have come on board at such a pivotal time for the RD brand. I love the team, the products and the vibe...its all just coming together and I am so excited about what's next ..."

"...There’s a master plan at work – I’m just here for the ride..."

"...'Wear the outfit, you are the occasion'- it's tongue in cheek but a playful reminder to find joy and beauty everyday..."

"...I heard a great quote the other day that resonated with me. “If the door closes, find a window and climb through it” I am a strong believer in knowing there is always a solution, it is just about being open to look for another way..."

"...Be kinder and trust the process. Everything happens for a reason..."

"...Aim to find a path that motivates and excites. I’m so lucky that I wake up majority of days excited about what lays ahead. Being your own boss is also wonderful in helping juggle family and work life balance..."

"...I believe in the genius of mistakes. Although ideas are often personalized per project, sometimes when you work through them you realize they don’t belong. I trust that most ideas are born for a reason, and they may actually have been manifested for a future creation..."

"...Being a working mom has made me appreciate the time I have with my daughter even more. I make a conscious effort to be present when I'm around her. Her current age is beautiful in itself, as she notices the little things like bees on flowers and the birds. Sometimes, it's nice to slow down and appreciate the small moments, blocking out the negative and fostering good energy for the creative process.. "

A Moment in Place with Montarna Pitt  Physically, where are you right now? Are you at home, on holiday, in the office or elsewhere?   I’m at home in Paddington, Sydney, drinking a coffee in my kitchen. How does your current...

".. My mother uses a euphemism to describe friendship. "Friendships are like trees - Sometimes branches break off, some will bear fruit" It's always been a good reminder to make hard choices. If someone's morals don't align with your own - Get out the chainsaw! Hahaha.. "

"..I dream of weekends spent at home, getting lost in a book, working in the garden and cooking. During the week I run on such a tight schedule, finding creative refuge is as simple as having no plans and being as far away from my phone and laptop as possible! .."