Emily is a Temple & Webster member in Adelaide, as well as an aspiring stylist. We spotted her amazing cushion collection on Instagram and asked her to contribute to our What I Collect series (if you've missed our earlier posts, check out the collections of Megan Morton, Sibella Court and Karen McCartney). Thanks Emily!



I collect: Cushions. I have over 80 and counting! I also have a thing for chairs and side tables.

The collecting bug bit me when: For as long as I can remember I've always collected something, but my love of interiors and styling has fuelled my addiction to cushions for at least 2 years now. The first cushion I ever bought was from Kmart because it was all I could afford, but now I would rather splurge on cushions and survive on tinned spaghetti!



My first collection was: Weirdly enough, I think it was sugar packets. When I was little I used to sneak the sachets of sugar from cafes and restaurants and stash them away wherever I could. Who knows why!

My current obsession is: Way too hard to choose just one! Right now I'm loving Billy Buttons, moody pastel colours, my wooden peg stool, Ahoy Trader crosses and cushions, and anything Pony Rider!



The thing I most regret missing out on is:
Not pulling over quickly enough when I spotted a gorgeous vintage suitcase on the side of the road about a week ago; by the time I came back someone had already snapped that baby up! But generally I try to look at the silver lining; there's usually another opportunity and if there's not, what's meant to be will be.

 

My favourite find is: An old wooden printer's type drawer from a market in Port Elliot
Because: Something about its past makes it so interesting, all the original labels and the years of wear and tear are just so honest. It can store all different little objects, and the back has such a gorgeous texture and grain.

Share your own collection in our Collect Create Decorate competition. Enter via Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #collectcreatedecorate or email your picture to editor@templeandwebster.com.au for your chance to win $100 to spend at Temple & Webster.
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