Louella Tuckey has the most fantastically unique sense of style that’s both spirited and contagiously creative.

One half of Australian furniture and interiors brand, Mark Tuckey (much loved for their custom made timber furniture in addition to a handsome curation of seating, homewares, lighting and artwork) it’s also worth mentioning at this point that Louella is HEAPS of fun to hang out with too.

We were lucky enough recently to spend a morning with Louella (and her handsome hound, Scribble) at the home she shares with husband Mark and daughters, Chilli and Indigo.

Like an enchanted curio box, their beachside home on the shores of Clareville Beach in Sydney, Australia so uniquely documents their lives together through art, furnishings and found objects.

For all the pics as well as Louella’s musing on wedge heels, poncho regret and the right time to wear sequins, follow the link below…

5 words to describe my style are… relaxed, casual, a little bit boho and above all, easy.

My go-to outfit is… a Bassike singlet (any one of the many colours in my wardrobe) with a bikini top underneath (I’m not a bra wearer, no boobs to speak of so a triangle bikini does the trick and means I’m always ready for a swim), a waistcoat, Bassike’s great big baggy drop-crotch pants in indigo from last year (or maybe year before?) and my K.Jacques leather sandals.

On the top of my wish list is… another Numero 10 bag.

Heels or flats? Flats every time, never heels. The occasional wedge if it’s fabulous and has an ankle strap (I have some Chloé wedges that I can barely walk in but oooohhhhhh they’re great).

The best (fashion) lesson I’ve learnt is… be comfortable with your choice and don’t dress for fashion, dress for you.

My most recent fashion purchase is… a beautiful off-white pinstripe tailored jacket from Bassike with oversized sleeves – LOVE it.

I keep buying more… bags, I have a thing for bags.

I need more… bags, of course! Who doesn’t?

I wish I’d never bought… this beautiful knitted poncho from Island Luxe in Bangalow – I love it, it wasn’t cheap and I’ve never worn it. It feels wrong every time I put it on and I seriously thought I’d live in it.

If I could only keep one things in my wardrobe, it would be… my Karen Walker velvet blazer that I bought for my dear friend 5 years ago. She only accepted the gift on the condition that I took it back one day.

My favourite labels are… Marithe et Francois Girgaud, Dries Van Noton, Virginie Castaway (best sequin jacket ever) and Antik Batik for boho colour.

I always feel happy when I wear… bare feet.

I wish I’d never got rid of… I can’t think of any major regrets – too busy to worry about what I don’t have anymore. Actually I lost a whole bag once when a taxi drove off with it in his boot. I wish I hadn’t lost that bag with all my favourite bits and pieces in it. Irreplaceable. Totes annoying.

Any outfit looks better with… a smile.

Is it better to be overdressed or underdressed? Underdressed definitely, but the occasional sparkle never hurt anyone (if worn with jeans).

Lipstick or gloss? Gloss every time.

Coffee or tea? Chai tea or rooibos. I’m no good with caffeine – head explosion!

I could happily live the rest of my life without seeing another… Isabel Marant wedge sneaker – is that what they’re called? I don’t get them AT ALL.

Photography: Rachel Kara
Styling: Inez Garcia
Hair and makeup: Danielle Butcher

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  'I bought this jacket for a friend and knew she absolutely wouldn't accept it as a gift if she thought I'd spent a lot of money on it so told her a whopper fib - I told her it was on sale at a ridiculous price - SO so cheap (it wasn't). She finally accepted based on me promising to have the jacket back one day. 5 years later the jacket came back to me and it's a staple item in my winter wardrobe. I still laugh about this story ️(and she still doesn't know.........until now maybe?)"
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  "I had the realisation that I may need reading glasses 2 weeks before my 45th birthday. Ggrrrrrrrr. I was slightly peeved as I've always had perfect vision. I was relieved though when I found these by chance at a store in Paddington. LOVE them. They're silicon coated so they feel velvety smooth and they're VERY orange indeed. Bit silly :)"
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  "This bear was a present from David Bromley. It's a fabric bear stitched together in sections with concrete poured into it - super heavy. I was swooning over him, asking Dave if he'd sell me one. He really wanted to hang onto it but as we were leaving he pushed this one into my hands and said 'Happy Christmas'. Thanks Dave - I do love this bear ️xxx"
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  This sequin jackets is ONLY worn with faded jeans and a white or black singlet underneath. It's a Virgine Castaway piece from beautiful Virgine at MamaPapa in Avalon :)"
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  "This necklace is from my most recent trip to India. I love the colour and the little bells. The girls always say they know how to find me - they just stop and listen for jingling" David Bromley cube, Chloe wedge heels.
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  "Lisa Brown jumpsuit, found at the gorgeous Manyara Home in Newport. Best onesie ever"
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  "This quilted jacket is from my first trip to India. It's hand stitched and block printed with such lovely detail. I LOVE this coat. To me it represents the beautiful Indian spirit. I fell in love with India when I went there last year for the first time, although I think I always knew I would" Mark Schaller painting, David Bromley surfboard.
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  "My jumble of necklaces all hanging on nails in the bathroom... it's the only logical way I can store them"
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  "The necklaces are Kirstin Ash and William Cheshire, my friend in London. The copper ring is literally copper plumbing tube that I had made by some guys in Byron. The silver one with it is from my beautiful friend Nellie who died 8 years ago. I still miss her x The others are a collection cobbled together over the years. Mish mash"
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  "Rachel Castle printed this for (Mark) Tuckey when we first met, based on how he described me to her. She was hilarious - she was just starting all her printmaking and would pounce on phrases that caught her attention - she still does, clearly" Bedlinen from Linum and Bedouin Socitie.
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  "David Bromley painted this for us a few years ago and it's the best cubby house ever. It has twin bunks, a small double bed the drops down from the table and all original little ply cupboards"
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  This bag is an an old favourite. It's a Nicole Farhi sample from when I was at Conran in London and she was making all these beautiful knotted leather homewares"
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  Castle cushions, Virginie Castaway bra, David Bromley necklace.
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  Louella and Scribble, the Hungarian Vizsla.