Isolation Inspiration - GT Magazine Feature

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Apr 5

Written By Imogen Gilchrist

Our DIY Spice Rack plans featured in GT Magazine.

A guide to enjoying a relaxing weekend at home.

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Pandaemonium Paper Interview With Al and Imo

Welcome to the Pandaemonium Paper. A humble newspaper bringing you the stories, experiences and insights of the innovators, creatives and business builders living outside the traditional metropolitan mould. Subscribe to have each issue delivered to your door every quarter.

The Design Files Podcast Interview With Al + Imo

In the new episode of our podcast TDF Talks, we sat down with Lucy Feagins to discuss the challenges of our DIY project (called The Good Day House!) and all the hidden costs that come with a new build.

My Daily Business Coach Interview With Imo

Fiona Killackey, author of Purpose, Passion, Proft & host of the hugely successful podcast My Daily Business Coach interviews Imo all about business and life. Click here to listen to the episode.

Surf Coast Times, Coastal Living Magazine Feature

We are honoured to be featured in local Home & Interior Design publication My Coastal Home. If you’d like to read the article written about us click here. We chat about our furniture, the education side of our business and our house build.

Inside Out Magazine Feature - Al and Imo

We are honoured to be featured in Australian Home & Interior Design publication Inside Out Magazine. Pick up your copy from all supermarkets & newsagents. If you’d like to read the article written about us click here. We chat about our furniture, the education side of our business and future plans.

Support Local Surf Coast Entrepreneurs

We were recently interviewed by The Surf Coast Times and featured as local entrepreneurs alongside Sarah and Dan O’Connell of Boardsox and Emma Barr of Yogi Peace Club. It’s great to feel supported by our local community and discover other talented creatives in our area.

Interview With Surf Coast Creatives Podcast

We sat down with Ben Hucker, the host of Surf Coast Creatives to chat about how we started our business building furniture, how we run it and life here on the beautiful Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia. We feel so honoured to be the first guests of this new podcast that is highlighting creatives and business owners here on the Surf Coast.

Isolation Inspiration - GT Magazine Feature

Our DIY Spice Rack plans featured in GT Magazine. A guide to enjoying a relaxing weekend at home.

GT Interview

We were recently interviewed and featured in GT HOME magazine. Click through to read a little more about our journey of starting Al and Imo Handmade and what our hopes are for the future.

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HEY! WE’RE AL + IMO

We’re a husband and wife duo, building our dream life one DIY project at a time. We are proudly self-taught, furniture-makers, business owners, designers and stylists.

DIY RUNS IN OUR DNA

We firmly believe what you learn should be shared which is why we created our Journal. A place where you can learn new skills and be inspired by other creatives.

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Tips and tricks to following your dream of running your own business.

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Read inspiring interviews with local artists, makers and society shakers.

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Our travel guides, mini getaways and our favourite treat - good food!

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Learn step-by-step woodworking skills straight from Al’s workshop.

Home Ideas

Imo takes you behind the scenes and shares tips on styling your home.

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Tread a little lighter on the Earth. Tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle.

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You asked, we provided! Recipes from our Friday morning breakfast show.

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Tools and information to build your own furniture and inspire a low-impact lifestyle.

ON THE JOURNAL

SWIPE RIGHT

LIFESTYLE, HOUSE BUILD

Building Our DIY Backyard Pizza Oven

LIFESTYLE, HOUSE BUILD

Building a backyard pizza oven from scratch using fire bricks, a simple dome mould, and refractory cement. Follow our step-by-step process and get inspired for outdoor entertaining, wood-fired cooking, and DIY projects at home.

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Step-by-Step: DIY Wall Bed / Murphy Bed Build

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A wall bed (also known as a Murphy bed) lets the room function as a studio most of the time, but quickly converts into a comfortable bedroom when guests arrive. Here’s exactly how we built ours.

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DIY Timber Doll’s House

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How we built a handmade dollhouse using upcycled furniture, miniature furniture, and creative DIY details, inspired by family, play, and imagination.

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Curated Art Collection From Bluethumb Online Art Gallery

LIFESTYLE

We recently bought an artwork from Bluethumb and i’ve curated a collection of my favourite finds. Plus, get 5% off your purchase with code alimo5. Discover original art by Aussie artists online.

LIFESTYLE

Best Kids Books For Babies and Toddlers - A Family Reading List

LIFESTYLE

If you’re building your own little library or looking for the best books for babies and toddlers, we’ve pulled together a list of our all-time favourites. These are the ones we’ve read on repeat - the ones that always end up back in little hands.

LIFESTYLE

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Let There Be Light: Installing VELUX Skylights on Our Pitched Roof

LIFESTYLE, HOUSE BUILD

We installed four VELUX FS Fixed Skylights (780 x 1180mm) into our pitched Colorbond roof to replace LED panels and bring in natural light. See how we did it using custom The Skylight Warehouse custom flashing kits.

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LIFESTYLE

Our Search for the Perfect Doona Is Over: Meet Bonny

LIFESTYLE

After years of searching for the perfect doona, we finally found it—Bonny Doona. Soft, breathable, and made for all seasons, this is the ultimate bedding upgrade for a restful sleep.

LIFESTYLE

Styling Your Home with Art and Collected Objects: 5 Tips to Make It Work

LIFESTYLE

Discover how to style your home with art and collected objects in a way that feels personal, curated, and cohesive. Follow these five simple tips to create a space that tells your unique story.

LIFESTYLE

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Cubby House Renovation - Welcome To The Good Day Cafe

LIFESTYLE, HOUSE BUILD

Check out how we turned an old cubbyhouse we found on Facebook Marketplace into a cafe to inspire imaginative play!

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LIFESTYLE

Upcycling Dining Chairs: From Facebook Marketplace to Modern Design

LIFESTYLE

See how we transformed $100 Facebook Marketplace dining chairs into timeless hardwood beauties. A sustainable upcycling project that saves furniture from landfill while creating unique, durable pieces.

LIFESTYLE

MEDIA

Imogen Gilchrist

Imogen Gilchrist is a creative director, Squarespace website designer and social media strategist who loves good design & good people.

https://www.imocreative.com.au/

Isolation Inspiration - GT Magazine Feature

Our DIY Spice Rack plans featured in GT Magazine.

Free DIY Projects

In the media

HEY! WE’RE AL + IMO

DIY RUNS IN OUR DNA

Top Categories

Business

community

LIFESTYLE

WOOODWORKING

Home Ideas

eco living

RECIPES

DIY

ON THE JOURNAL

@al_and_imo

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Isolation Inspiration - GT Magazine Feature

Our DIY Spice Rack plans featured in GT Magazine.

Free DIY Projects

In the media

HEY! WE’RE AL + IMO

DIY RUNS IN OUR DNA

Top Categories

Business

community

LIFESTYLE

WOOODWORKING

Home Ideas

eco living

RECIPES

DIY

ON THE JOURNAL

Creating with Sam & Karina of Seljak Brand

DIY Surfboard Rack - Free Downloadable Plans

@al_and_imo

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.