by Mansours | Mar 29, 2019 | News
The story starts like this: in the mid-1890s, without knowing where he was headed, 17-year-old Joseph Mansour left his home in Lebanon and jumped on a ship that would sail him to the New World. As luck would have it, the ship he decided to board docked in Australia,... by Mansours | Mar 14, 2019 | News
A motorised blind is an interior or exterior window covering controlled by a motor to open and close. They help with controlling heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Remote controlled, wall switches or integration into automation system can all be used to... by Mansours | Feb 25, 2019 | News
February is notorious for being a rainy month in Sydney. It’s also notorious for being hot. So what are some great ways to cool your home? When it comes to cooling down, there are loads of myths out there that we all buy into. It’s ok, we can admit it too. So let’s... by Mansours | Feb 20, 2019 | News
Plush, dramatic and warm, velvet is a totally on point design trend for 2019. As a design trend, velvet is certainly one for the ages. Samples of velvet fabrics have been found in China, dating way back to around 221 BCE. In the 13th and 14th centuries Egypt produced... by Mansours | Jan 15, 2019 | News
Our Aussie love of big windows, indoor/outdoor living and full sun takes its toll on our homes and furnishings. So how do you protect your furniture from the sun? 1. Slip, Slop, Slap Let’s face it, your outdoor furniture will be the most hard working. While...