From left: Place of Lb's Laice Bollen. Photography courtesy of Laice Bollen; Sunny Corner Cottage in Muogamarra Nature Reserve, NSW. Photograph courtesy of Sunny Corner Cottage. When it comes to the cultural vanguard, few are as tapped in as Laice Bollen. An event and wedding planner and stylist, Bollen is the mind behind some of Australia’s most googled weddings (the model Georgia Fowler, the Zimmermann designer Georgia Boniface and the fashion design Lillian Khallouf are all past clients), and she has curated soirees for brands such as P.E. Nation, Ruinart and Kate Spade.
As the founder and director of the boutique event agency, Place of Lb, Bollen is professionally obligated to keep her finger on the pulse. Here, we asked the creative and tastemaker for her T Australia List – from the rug she’s coveting to the restaurant to hit next time you’re in Melbourne.
Covet This: Artwork from Toni Clarke Studio
“We already have a piece from Toni Clarke Studio in our living room, and now we need our next piece to match. Toni is the sister of the Sydney restauranteur Sean Moran, who is a family friend – they’re such a talented family, and Toni’s works are so vibrant and evocative. Once we return from our trip to Europe this year I’m thinking of commissioning a custom painting of a memory from Paris.” instagram.com/toniclarkestudio
Shop This: A Handwoven Tibetan Rug from Tim Roodenrys
“Again, we’re lucky enough to have a rug sourced Tim in our home, but now we need a hallway runner. Tim is Australian, who works closely with Tibetan rug-weaving cooperatives to bring the traditions and skill of their craft to the rest of the world. I love the stories and the history of each design. They’re incredible art pieces for your floor.” timroodenrys.com
Covet This: An At-Home Floral Installation by Fritillerie
“I’m lucky in my line of work to connect, and create magic with, so many talented vendors. Fritellerie (the floral design brand helmed by South Coast-based Stella Goodman) is a master and conjuring these artful, sculptural floral pieces that command the space and capture attention. I’m going to work with Stella to create a floral installation in our home. She uses dried, preserved hydrangeas which last for years (and make for a unique design focus in our house).” fritillerie.com.au
Book This: Reine & La Rue
“I flew to Melbourne last week for work and visited the new venue by the Nomad group, Reine & La Rue. I have no words. The building architecture was breathtaking; it is the perfect place to host a huge party or intimate dinner. Highly recommend.” reineandlarue.melbourne
Visit This: Sunny Corner Cottage
“My next weekend getaway will be at Sunny Corner Cottage in Muogamarra Nature Reserve. With interiors styled by Tamsin Johnson, you can be assured no detail here is spared (the bathroom alone is reason to book). Visit with friends or host a long waterside lunch with friends.” sunnycornercottage.com
