Tuesday, 19 March 2013

G-Lux Showroom Spectacular – “rainbow of colour”

G-Lux opened their doors to the public on Monday, 25 February 2013, to showcase their designer showroom – featuring some of the finest natural stone and porcelain on offer in the Melbourne market!

Granite Planet proudly took part in this amazing showroom located on Balmain Road, in the chic suburb of Richmond.

The showroom greets the patron upon entry as an art gallery, with butterflies welcoming you before you set eyes on the intricacy of the ‘tiny men’ decorating the landscape of layered marble and limestone.

THE WALL - an impressive span of 13 metres

Granite Planet were privileged to help manufacture the visual wall display designed by architect, Rob Davidov. This display was drawn from the “raw inspiration” of the shipping containers and crates that granites, marbles, stones and porcelains arrive in from the “four corners of the world.” (Ref: G-Lux blog: And we’re in.. www.g-lux.com.au).

Granite Planet were also thrilled to craft the 20mm stone cabinet top supporting the stone samples available for clients, a display under-mount sink with a 40mm mitred splashback and many stone samples prepared for distribution to patrons.

Granite Planet believes that the must-see attraction in this dynamic showroom is designer Carlos Flores’ solid custom made Onyx seating. It is something that we, from the stone industry are still in awe over.

We are taking this opportunity to congratulate G-Lux on their innovation and new showroom – may it bring them the best of success!



G-Lux showroom details:
71 Balmain Street,
Richmond Vic 3121,
p. +61 3 9429 4589
f. +61 3 9429 3816

Friday, 8 March 2013

Recipes that rock!

What consumes our thoughts as humans? Money, work, family, relationships, health, lust… And food, to name a few topics! So using the help of stone projects that Granite Planet manufactured, I have conjured up some playful recipes that reflect imagination in all areas of the home (where stone may be present that is).

By no standard can I even begin to compare myself to Jamie Oliver or a MasterChef, but as an apprentice blogger I take the opportunity to use my muse “stone" to select some recipes of inspiration.


Bar Top – Cocktail, On the Rocks
http://www.getfrank.co.nz/cocktails-shots-drink-recipes/on-the-rocks-recipes

Coffee Table – Rocky Road Dessert
http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/rocky-road-L278.html

BBQ – Grilled Rock Lobster
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-rock-lobster-tails/

Kitchen – Stone Fruit Salad (health inspired)
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/great-summer-salads-00400000049577/page10.html

And after all that cooking, a recipe for relaxation…

Bathroom Vanity / Bath Hob – Rock Hard Bath Bombs
http://www.naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2011/07/a-guide-to-making-bath-bombs.html

I hope this blog has inspired you to try these "stone" styled recipes and remember to let me know how you go.

Touch base soon, Tam






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