Family Diary

Come read our thoughts, what we live and breathe everyday – friends, family, fires and feasts, it doesn’t get much better than this. Not an ordinary blog page, come explore our world and love for sustainable living, art, culture, fireplaces & cooking with us.

Meet Orbit: A futuristic focal point

Meet Orbit: A futuristic focal point

Encased in glass surrounds, the Orbit Fireplace by EcoSmart is the ultramodern focal point for indoor spaces. Here’s what makes…
Get to know Pillar: An industrial twist on fire

Get to know Pillar: An industrial twist on fire

Why modern gas heaters are multifaceted. Forget the old space heater your granny use to have, the gas fireplaces of…
Elevate your home with Cocoon ethanol fires

Elevate your home with Cocoon ethanol fires

Whether you are searching for a suspended, wall mounted or free-standing fireplace, the Cocoon ethanol fireplace can be your next…
Icon Fires – An iconic brand for iconic homes

Icon Fires – An iconic brand for iconic homes

When it comes to making home additions, it is increasingly becoming a trend to make choices that are more environmentally…
David McCubbin X Cheminees Philippe: A True Love Story

David McCubbin X Cheminees Philippe: A True Love Story

When it comes to successfully infusing ARCHITECTURE, LITERATURE and DESIGN across  artwork in Melbourne, no one can match the immense…
Home Grown Australian Made Wood Heaters

Home Grown Australian Made Wood Heaters

Nothing feels more nostalgic than the smell of burning hardwood filling the air and flickering flames warming the interior. Fire…
No flue, no smoke, no fuss - Bioethanol Fireplaces

No flue, no smoke, no fuss - Bioethanol Fireplaces

Fire in itself, in its purest state, is both aesthetically warming and captivating. However, sometimes required flue regulations, higher costs…
The Quintessentially French Story of Jean-Baptiste André Godin

The Quintessentially French Story of Jean-Baptiste André Godin

Come with us on a journey of discovery, to learn all about Godin and the inspiration behind his extraordinary creations.