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THE SCENT OF GARDENIAS in someone’s front yard. The feel of skin on freshly washed linen sheets. The taste of my mum’s scones heaped with jam and cream. The sound of a Champagne cork popping! These are just a handful of my favourite sensory experiences. They’re what make life extra beautiful. I bring this up because July is the senses issue. We’re spending more time nurturing our environments and ourselves, so why not explore how our senses guide our style. Stripping back can wait ’til summer – this season, let’s treat ourselves to things that make us feel good: warmer bedding, a new winter perfume, a weekend getaway with an open fire and second servings of our favourite foods. This month, the team styled bedrooms that are *literally* what dreams are made of (p11), and put together pages of homewares inspired by three evocative fragrances (p99). There are few purchases that can uplift a room and stir the senses quite like art, so we’ve curated a selection of pieces to buy, from originals to affordable prints (p90). If you see something you like, check out more of the artist’s work online. And speaking of second servings, from p136 you’ll find pastry recipes perfect for Sundays spent baking. The homes featured in this edition, I hope, will also speak to your senses. Georgia Ezra’s Mediterranean-influenced family home (p54) is filled with so much textural warmth you just might be able to feel it as your fingertips flip the pages. If you find peace and calm surrounded by greenery, turn to the innovatively designed apartment blooming with plant life on p64. Or perhaps, like me, you’ll fall head over heels for the decadently decorated house on p42. If Marie Antoinette were around today, this is where she’d feel right at home. Beauty sleep Blankets and bedding layered in elegant colour combinations against the dreamiest backdrop – this bedroom shoot is styled to soothe your senses. For more, turn to p11.
Lindyl Crabb Acting Editor
photography kristina soljo (lindyl); jem cresswell (bedroom)
This month I’m looking forward to…
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Layering my interiors and my outfits! I love the relaxed fit and classic detailing of this Earlston trench coat in Check, $1500; Camillaandmarc.com
Finding inspiraton in this month’s art shopping pages. The Wrong Shop Drawing 4 poster by Ronan Bouroullec, $150 unframed; Livingedge.com.au
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3 Lighting more candles. These Moda Domus ‘White Magnolia’ tealight holders would look beautiful on the dinner table or bathroom vanity. $175 for 4; Modaoperandi.com
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Dreaming my way to Tokyo with this book about one of Japan’s most exciting fashion retailers. United Arrows by Rizzoli, $150; Hardiegrant.com/au
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Trying the natural products from Verde Remedy. This Muscle balm is designed to relieve aches and muscle inflammation. $70; Verdeskin.com
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