INSPIRED by design

16/06/2026

Where on earth is this place? INSPIRED by Design in Dungog NSW Australia.
6 years of grace in place - filled with love, life and joy 😊

Described as Aladdin's Cave...a beautiful and ethereal place.

Filled to the brim of beautiful things for your person..project and place.

Heartfelt gratitude for all of the support of those who have shared their day with us... Big hugs, love and light 🌸 to you...

Thank you for your good energies....you asked us to share some of our heart - here it is ❤️.. there is so much...so much more - in store.

We are open Thurs to Sat 10 to 3pmish and other times my arrangement...

16/06/2026

Well this is kinda cool! The moment you walk in the door - Pow! Look at all this amazing stuff in here! 6 years of continual curating, collating, collecting and CREATING!!
Bare white walls no more... But wait there is more and more and so much MORE!

Inspired by Design in Dungog is inspired by life, the living and the doing in Dungog. Rain or shine we have you in mind 💗 ...

Consider creating something special with our MINT by Michelle Mineral Paints and decoupage papers, Gilly paints and waxes, stencils, bits and bobs... grab a k**b or two - try something on, buy a book to be inspired and a journal for your ramblings.... sneak a peek around the corner to be delighted by what else you might find!

Open Thurs to Sat 10 to 3pmish and other times by arrangement..

Mint by Michelle

31/05/2026

15/05/2026

Pigs Do Fly...really they do!
We know they do because we have them here in Dungog..

Come in and meet "Hogwash" from Charlie bears... A gorgeous addition to the characters between the walls of Inspired By Design in Dungog.

This gorgeous creation has jointed arms, legs and head and is pretty cute ❤️

Hogwash is a collectable from Charlie Bears and comes with its own numbered certificate. Production has been capped at 1000.

If you are looking for that special kind of treasure then you will likely find it here at Inspired By Design.
It is worth the look!

15/05/2026

Lots of little helpers landed in my creative space ...how adorable are these cute little critters! Before I knew it one had jumped into my lap!!
So kissable...oh my!

These are the newest additions to Aladdin's Cave aka Inspired By Design in Dungog.

Come in and Meet "The Webbers".. from Charlie Bears. The cutest and most adorable spiders ever! 😍
But please - no kissing in store!

09/05/2026

Lots of treasures here to inspire... It is lovely collecting and collating and then finally creating.....

Inspired by Design in Dungog ensures that there is a bit, a bob, a Nick a nack and some fluff and stuff in store for purchase. Needles, threads, fabrics...chalk paint, polishes, k**bs and stencils.
Enough stuff to stash.

These things ARE necessary and we can't be blamed for them being must haves... Fellow creatives understand 🤗

Open Thurs to Sat from 10 to 3ish and other times by arrangement ❤️

09/05/2026

Reflecting on the beauty of this day and what makes it extra beautiful.... Mother's ...being a mother, having a mother, adopting a mother ... The motherly.

Thank you for being beautiful. Bless your precious person whether with us in the here and now or in spirit.

Love you mum from the children who helped make it so... Including your furry, feathered, scaled and plant babies! 🤗




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09/05/2026

Juxtaposition of the Melbourne Exhibition centre to a built garden - "echoes of the ancient silk road" by internationally acclaimed Iftekhar Ahmed at the Garden show held this year - 2026.

Light and dark. Past and present.
Stunning design.

See contrasts of the warm shadow play of the semi ruined tower of the purpose built garden against the World Heritage Exhibition Centre's permanence peeking through maple trees with its cool, stately structure marking 125 years of Federation.

Both builds are iconic and beautiful. Both reflective, both memorial. Both symbols of being keepers of time. One of nature and one of political unity. One removed and one remains standing. Both reminiscent of world trade.

Just beautiful ❤️

09/05/2026

Just beautiful and evocative are these pieces inspired by the seas and our beautiful Australian Coastline.

Feast your eyes on the gorgeous boldB resin and sterling silver pendants and earrings found in store. Designed in Australia and ethically made in Indonesia ❤️ a portion of the sale of these pieces support Marine Conservation or the water org giving clean water to a person in need for a year. A nice ripple on effect of purchase.

Discover exquisite Ghost and Lola jewelry filling the senses. Hand made here in Australia at Byron Bay using gold filled Gucci chains and findings encasing antique or vintage cameos set amongst gems and crystals. Many of these pieces make up what could be deemed worthy of pirates' treasure.

Our enchanted cupboards in store host beautiful selections of collectables and very special pieces..

Adventure awaits upon arrival with wild imaginings of time travellers pirates, deep sea creatures, mermaids, voyages, tall ships and explorers instruments both reproduction and vintage/antique.

Just a sampling of what is available for purchase in store is listed here.

Open Thurs Fri Sat 10 to 3pm and other times by appointment.

06/05/2026

Tara Mann is one of the most brilliant creatives we have come to know. Quench your curiosity of felting with this workshop.

MAY WORKSHOP - WET FELTING

Wet felting workshop with Tara Mann from Creative Mann.

Join us for a fun filled morning where you will learn the technique of wet felting and create your very own and unique winter neck wrap.

INFORMATION
DATE : Saturday the 30th of May 2026
Location : Dungog Uniting church hall. Across the road from Dungog IGA.
Time : 10am-1pm (approx 3hr workshop)
Price : $90pp - Limited to 6 participants
What to bring : We supply everything you need to complete this workshop.

Please email : creativemann20@gmail to book or call 0428964279

*Please feel free to grab a coffee and morning tea from one of our local cafes nearby and bring it along with you.

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