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re you thinking it’s too early to be talking about Christmas? I promise you, it’s not. By the time you read this there will only be nine weekends (at most!) until it’s here. So think of us as your wake-up call, if you need one, and your guide to putting in a little efort early to make your day shine extra bright. When you want ideas, Megan Morton is your woman. So it was a magical day shooting with Megan and her friends Rachel Burke and Rachel Castle, plus sausage dog Sydney. Turn to page 42 for the story, including simple (honestly!) craft projects and ideas for fuss-free celebrations. There’s even a decoration that turns into a drink! We’ve also done the hard work for you on the shopping front, with our edit of thoughtful gifts from page 52, plus gift-wrap, cards and baubles aplenty. And if you’re a baker, you’ll want to check out the home-cooked gift recipes and packaging ideas on page 142. If you’re absolutely not ready for Christmas, there’s plenty more to keep you inspired. Our homes this month include a classic Palm Beach cottage repurposed for a family, an all-white home in Byron Bay decorated with the help of local artisans, a river boat on the Murray that the owners use to cruise to lunch spots, doing a spot of kayaking on the way, and a converted barn in France, all rustic exposed beams and brickwork. Enjoy the ride! With The Block wrapping up, Shannon has his final say on the good, the bad and the ugly of each apartment. Shelley Craft opens the doors to her garden studio in Byron Bay and we look at thinking flexibly in the design of your home so you can fit in more than one generation down the track. Because family’s the most important thing – not just at Christmas. We hope you enjoy the issue.
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features an intriguing mix of materials and shapes TRENDS Turn up the glam factor with brass pieces that shimmer and shine, plus stay within the lines for geometric appeal PALETTE Rich maroon and mossy green make a vibrant mix PERFECT PAIRS Some pieces form a meant-to-be combination. This month, benches and wall hooks create the perfect entrance 3 OF A KIND From glass to stoneware, every pitcher tells a story ASK AN EXPERT Your design issues are stylishly sorted PROFILE Big is beautiful for floral artist Alesandro Ljubicic CULT CLASSIC The story behind a design icon and what’s next. We shed some light on vases old and new THE BLOCK: LIVING ZONES Shannon Vos ofers his expert opinion on the glamour spaces delivered by this year’s teams MERRY & BRIGHT We’ve hunted down the most beautiful trimmings to decorate your tree and wrap your gifts A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS What happens when an artist and designer, a stylist and a tinsel expert get together? Here, they share their ideas for creating a magical Christmas 100 GREAT GIFTS Delight friends and family with inspiration from this stylish array of Christmas presents SET THE SCENE A non-traditional festive look for your home
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS A light-filled cottage on Sydney’s
Northern Beaches is the perfect place for a Christmas break FARM PHILOSOPHY A Byron Bay tree change gave one family the chance to collaborate with local artisans to create their dream house CHANGE OF SCENE Renovating a Murray River paddleboat has been a labour of love for this Victorian family DECK THE WALLS A converted barn in northern France takes on a magical Yuletide look, thanks to its stylist owner DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT. Walk-in, walk-out living was a priority when designing this relaxed seaside holiday home
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Architect Andrew Benn advises a Sydney family on how to make the best use of their extra land, starting with a master plan ALL TOGETHER NOW Flexible design is essential when two generations (or more!) come together under one roof BUYER’S GUIDE: CEILING FANS Bold statement or natural looks, these ‘wind charms’ can add a chic element to a room BEDROOM & KITCHEN NEWS Fresh ideas for these family spaces HOW TO DECLUTTER MORNINGS Rise and shine with Peter’s tips
out: gardens & entertaining 132 WARM WELCOME TV personality Shelley Craft throws open
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indoor and outdoor living in this inner-city Brisbane home 140 FROM FARM TO TABLE A new book from The Farm at Byron Bay shares wholesome recipes that are perfect for sharing 142 MADE WITH LOVE Handmade edible gifts to delight your guests
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Twelve months was all it took for interior designer Siobhan Rothwell to plan and oversee the restoration of this lovely 1920s home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Keeping the original home’s spirit, but mindful of the needs of her four children, Siobhan and her husband William have produced a getaway any family would crave. See more of this home on page 72.
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Win! $2000 gift guide giveaway 100 great gifts Room by room decorating Future-proof your reno: Flexible design to fit all the family Shelley Craft’s beachside home Homemade: Gourmet gifts to cook
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sea legs Fin-shaped supports steer the distinctive design of this striking dining table Reminiscent of a ship’s rudder, the slim yet substantial legs of the ‘Bavaresk’ table by designer Christophe de la Fontaine – one of the co-founders of Bavarian-based design studio Dante Goods and Bads – are crafted from timber, then lacquered. The oval top in glass adds to the sense of lightness, and allows the legs to stay the stars of the show. Dante Goods and Bads ‘Bavaresk’ dining table, POA, Domo, domo.com.au.
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designstuf.com.au. 9 Hay ‘Slit’ table, $925, Cult, cultdesign.com.au. 10 ‘Nolan’ 16-piece cutlery set, $179, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. 11 Reuber Henning ‘Shibori Dots Earth’ rug, POA, Halcyon Lake, halcyonlake.com. 12 ‘Terrace’ bar cart, $699, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
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1. ‘Oiva/Spaljé’ plate, $39, Marimekko, marimekko.com. 2. Knoll ‘Bertoia’ side chair, $1903, Dedece, dedece.com. 3. ‘Vahl Grid’ cushion, $69.95, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. 4. Shaynna Blaze ‘Resolve’ rug, from $650, The Rug Collection, therugcollection.com.au. 5. Ferm Living ‘Square’ magazine holder, $85, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au. 6. Bitossi ‘Sottsass’ vase, $1165, Hub Furniture, hubfurniture.com.au. 7. ‘Scamp’ cofee table, $799, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. 8. ‘Bettany’ jug, $24.95, Papaya, papaya.com.au. 9. Kristina Dam ‘The Grid’ cabinet, $4339, The Minimalist, theminimalist.com.au. 10. ‘Grid’ throw, $189, Città, cittadesign.com.
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Vibrant yet sophisticated, rich maroon and mossy green bring the party to a summer scheme, with pale neutrals as a base
‘New Endure’ low sheen interior paint in Tundra Mist, $89.40/4L, Taubmans, taubmans.com.au.
‘Wash&Wear’ acrylic paint in Spiced Incense, $91.55/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au.
‘Eggshell Acrylic’ paint in Evergreen, $112.40/4L, Porter’s Paints, porterspaints.com.
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‘Wash&Wear’ acrylic paint in Unbleached Calico, $77.90/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au.
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‘Ultra Premium Trim Enamel’ paint in Wilderness, $74.90/4L, Haymes, haymespaint.com.au.
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NATURAL BEAUTY why it works: A refined design in natural timber makes it classic GamFratesi ‘Waltz’ coat rack, $1121, Space Furniture, spacefurniture.com.au. ‘Pas Mal’ rattan bench, $1395, Kira & Kira, kiraandkira.com.au.
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‘Mid Century’ multi hook, $99, West Elm, westelm. com.au. ‘Ridge’ bench seat, $849, Beeline Design, beelinefurnituredesign.com.au.
3 COLOUR CRUSH why it works: Fine lines meet metallics for modern sophistication Hay ‘Volet’ hooks in anodised aluminium, $54/set of 2, Cult, cultdesign.com.au. Muuto ‘Oslo’ bench, $3049, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au.
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why it works: The circular columns of the bench are echoed by the cylindrical hooks
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pitchers From vibrant glass to stoneware and brass, each creation tells a story EDITED BY LOUISA BATHGATE
Ghost Wares pitcher DESIGNER: Matthew Vrettas
DESIGNER: Liam Fleming
After trying glassblowing as a child with his parents, Liam Fleming blew his first glass ‘bubbles’ at the age of 16, when he did work experience at a local studio. Now working out of Adelaide’s JamFactory as the glass studio’s production manager, he creates a range of vivid homewares. The colour in his ‘Drop’ jugs is added at the start of the process, then topped with thin layers of clear glass. “The spout shows the handmade qualities of our process of glassblowing,” says Liam. “A team of three glassblowers creates each jug – one starts the process by blowing the glass into a mould, an assistant helps with the mould and transfer of the piece, then the finisher completes the top of the jug and pulls the lip of the spout.” The jug’s name is inspired by the way the molten glass drops into the mould. “I love its simplicity and the way the lip is pulled out by hand to create the spout,” says Liam. $95 each, jamfactory.com.au.
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Studiokyss ‘Decagonal’ pitcher DESIGNER: Kenny Son
Creating a range of beautiful metalwork pieces from his Sydney studio, maker Kenny Son graduated from Sydney College of the Arts in 2010, majoring in metal and design. He followed that up with a master’s degree in design at the University of Technology in Sydney. Covering a range of homewares from cups and platters to wall hooks, canisters and bookends, Kenny aims to transcend the boundary between functional and decorative. “I’m usually inspired by encounters in daily life,” says Kenny. “The simple shapes, lines and forms in my surroundings are usually what form the base design of an object.” The brass body of his ‘Decagonal’ pitcher features 10 facets with an angled handle and lip for pouring. “The inside is tin-plated to make it more user-friendly,” says Kenny. “I like to create work that has ‘life’ – objects that add significance to everyday environments.” $420 (made to order), studiokyss.com.
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The endless possibilities ofered by clay fascinate Matthew Vrettas, who co-founded Melbourne ceramics studio Ghost Wares in 2016. With a background in architecture, he now works out of a studio at Abbotsford Convent, finessing the form and function of each handmade piece. “I make the pitchers with a minimal amount of clay so that they’re not too heavy when full,” says Matthew. “I try to find a balance by using just enough clay to give the vessel strength, but not so much that it’s uncomfortable to hold.” The kiln adds another level of uncertainty, with each clay ‘recipe’ having an individual level of texture and pliability, and changing once the pieces have been fired. “For the sage finish of these pitchers, I use a high-fire stoneware clay and mix in some metal oxides and aggregates to create colour and texture,” says Matthew. $74 each, ghostwares.com.au.
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Each issue, we’ll find stylish solutions to all your decorating and design dilemmas from those in the know Play with the on-trend arched shape of the Bjorn Arch floor mirror, $639, from Life Interiors.
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Can you suggest a fast-growing shade tree for our Sydney garden? We have about 8m x 5m to play with. Daniel, via email “There are so many gorgeous, fast-growing shade trees suitable for the Sydney climate,” says garden designer Adam Robinson. “Gleditsia triacanthos is a lovely, fast-growing tree to about eight metres. It is deciduous, allowing in the winter sun and providing summer shade. The branches are very horizontal in their growth, so take care if planting close to any structures. Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’ is a hardy tree to about six metres which flowers in the summer with prolific snowy white blooms. Olea europaea is a pretty, evergreen tree to about six metres. It does flower, but tends to be grown for its delicate habit and silvery foliage, which provides a lovely canopy for shade.”
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Alesandro Ljubicic Inspired by nature, this Sydney artist’s work is in full bloom
Artist Alesandro Ljubicic in his studio with his Magnolia Linen Mist (2017) (above left) draws inspiration for his artworks from the beauty of botanicals. Alesandro’s signature large, thick brush strokes are evident in his Blue Azurin Rose Eva (2018) (left). His Homage to Klein, Table (2016) (below) and collaboration with Ecoya for its limited-edition Summer Garden collection (above) also showcase his love of vibrant colours and design.
You own and run your own art supplies store. How did that begin? The idea came to me during my final year at university. I wanted to paint for a living, but funding fine art materials on a student’s budget was tricky, so I thought, “why not open my own store?”. It was originally online, and when this gained traction, my parents invested everything into my dream and we opened The Sydney Art Store a month later. We’ve now been open for 11 years. Your artwork is known for its sculptural qualities, depth and layers – what inspires this generosity of application? My style of painting is a reflection of who I am as a person and what comes to me naturally. Painting is an expression of how I use my body, so I find myself using my whole body when I paint, creating the large, thick strokes I’ve become known for. Why do you focus on large florals? I’m really inspired by the beauty in nature all around us. To me, florals are the perfect expression of this – who doesn’t have a memory of a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or of walking through a garden filled with blooms? Being able to project this beauty onto my canvas is a joy and the vibrant colour of the flowers combined with my large, gestural, abstract style of painting is a perfect match. What’s your favourite piece? Blooming Universe 2015 is a portrait I did of my wife, Monika, when she won Miss Universe Australia to demonstrate how proud I was of her for going after her dreams. The piece means a lot to both of us and is still hanging in our dining room. Can you tell us about your studio space? My studio is located above my store. It’s about 100 square metres of paint-covered walls – some people claim they can’t see the floor due to all the opened tins of oil paint scattered across the floor, but to me it’s an organised mess and I know exactly where everything is. You recently collaborated with Ecoya on the limited-edition Summer Garden collection. How did that come about? Collaborating with Ecoya was really exciting as I’ve loved the brand for many years. Ecoya approached me with a brief for each limited-edition candle. I selected the perfect paintings to bring them to life and adapted them for the packaging. What are you working on now? A few large private commissions before starting to plan next year’s exhibition in Melbourne with Scott Livesey Galleries and a small show in Montreal, Canada. For more details, visit alesandroljubicic.com
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When choosing taps, it’s important to consider function and ease of use – but that’s not the end of the equation. Do you want traditional taps or more modern mixers? Are they rated for low water consumption? Will they match your ixtures? All of Mondella’s taps and mixers have matching products within their family to suit your needs.
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‘Ruutu’ vases by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Iittala
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Interlocking and overlapping vase shapes allow for unique compositions – take your pick WORDS DAVID HARRISON
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‘Crosses’ vases by Bodill Kjær The form: A collection of cross-shaped glass vases with a textured exterior in a variety of heights and subdued colours. What makes them special: Danish architect, designer and professor Bodil Kjær was a household name in Denmark in the 1960s and ’70s, designing some of the most iconic furniture and lighting pieces of the period such as her Ofice Unit desk. This sells for up to US$27,000 as a vintage piece and was featured in three James Bond films. She designed the ‘Crosses’ vases in 1961, initially as both vases and ashtrays that could sit one inside the other. These were produced from 1962 to 1978 and are now considered collectors’ items. The design was reissued by Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard in September 2017 and was the first of a host of Kjær designs to be reissued by companies including Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen and Karakter. Each ‘Crosses’ vase is hand blown and, as such, is a unique piece with minor variations in wall thickness, exterior texture and colour distribution. The vases look impressive when displayed without any floral element – on a sideboard, shelf or table – but come alive when filled with loosely arranged flowers or a single stem or branch. It was Kjær’s intention to create a vase that was not for a standard upright bunch of flowers but, due to the number and position of the shoulders in the design, could allow for more individual arrangements. The collection is available in three sizes: 12, 18 and 23cm high, and three colours; clear, smoke grey and green (although not every size is available in every colour). Expect to pay: $72 for 12cm vase, $126 for 18cm and $148 for 23cm vase. Buy at: Top 3 By Design, top3.com.au.
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The form: A collection of diamond-shaped glass vases in various colours and sizes. What makes it special: The diamond shape that is the central concept of the ‘Ruutu’ collection is deceptively simple. While essentially a compressed square, the shape allows for the perfect overlapping of many vases. The rounded edges and base soften the design, delivering a less rigid geometric form that fully expresses the fluidity of glass. Designed in 2014 by French designers, brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the vase collection won the iF Product Design Award and Red Dot: Best of the Best Product Design award in 2015. Seven craftsmen are needed to make each vase and the process of blowing it into a steel mould, cutting and polishing it takes about 24 hours. While each vase is beautiful in its own right, the designers wanted to encourage the buyer to collect several and play with their positions to create new compositions where the colours overlay one another. The ‘Ruutu’ collection is available in cranberry, clear, grey, aqua, rain, moss green and copper. The five sizes range from 14cm to 27cm high. Expect to pay: From $249 for the smallest in clear to $449 for the largest in copper. Buy at: iittala, iittala.com.au.
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living zones As the renovating reality show wraps up for another year, our Block expert, former co-winner Shannon Vos, runs the rule over the contestants’ achievements
he kitchen may be the engine room of the home, but the lounge and dining areas are the driving seat, those comfy spaces from where we control the home, entertain, watch the world go by (I’m talking to you, Netflix!), and relax. As a place to spend time together, these spaces also need to be multifunctional and cater to everyone in the family, including the screaming toddler, pre-teen drama queen, monosyllabic teenager, exhausted mum and dad, and everyone in between. The living rooms on this year’s Block are certainly big enough (the largest in Block history!), but do they use the zones wisely, to cater to everyone? Let’s have a closer look.
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WINNERS
COURTNEY & HANS Apartment 2
Tackling The Block’s biggest living space to date, Courtney and Hans took on what looked like an impossible task, but what they delivered was out of this world. Three distinct zones all sit cohesively side by side. A bespoke Christian Cole dining table in walnut has hints of Art Deco, and accompanied by emerald velvet chairs, it makes a stunning starting point. The pairing also works perfectly with an original Jessie Breakwell artwork that is full of playfulness. Flowing on is a formal lounge area, again teamed with mischievous artworks and a hint of colour, delivering a sense of relaxed luxury and a layout that encourages connection. A state-of-the-art pop-up bar is a fun feature, but this zone could do with another layer of personality. The endpoint sees a second, relaxed lounge area, perfect for zoning out in at the end of the day. The warm textures create an inviting space, and the light tones keep the room from feeling closed in. What works: The three distinctly diferent spaces, all with their own purpose and aesthetic, relate to each other through tone, texture and colour. The tribal pieces on the deep window reveals call to the boho styling in the relaxed lounge area; the walnut table and cabinetry in the dining area complement the tan leather sofa at the far end; and pops of colour throughout all take reference from the hero art piece at the end of the room. My hero: The combination of Jessie Breakwell’s Raj Scarab and the Christian Cole dining table and console, which balances the refined aesthetic of the timber pieces with the colourful artwork. This vignette is nothing short of a professionally curated space.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DAVID COOK, (SHANNON’S PORTRAIT) MATT JOHNSON.
The Block: Glasshouse co-winner and interior architect, Shannon Vos. voscreative. com.au
BIANCA & CARLA Apartment 5
The penthouse powerhouse duo impresses us with their carefully considered pieces, and their living space is no diferent. Playing with scale and light, Bianca and Carla have chosen statement features that not only look good on their own but work together to create luxury with a point of diference. The black ‘Leaf Chandelier’, from Lights Lights Lights, not only works as a pendant above the dining table, but holds its own as a sculptural piece. The vibrant Michael Bond original artwork sits above a blackened sideboard that showcases the team’s attention to cabinetry detail. Lacking the drama of the dining zone, the living space seems undercooked, though not unpleasant as the orientation is focused toward the apartment’s terrace and the home’s biggest feature, the view to Melbourne’s city skyline. What works: A few bespoke features will always command a room, and everything else is a reference to these. The moody artwork, the sculptural pendant lights and the precisely made timber pieces work together to own the space. My hero: I can’t go past the timber details in the team’s choices. They’ve built a story with bespoke cabinetry and oversized timber handles. The Ingrain Designs custom sideboard, paired with the Messmate dining table, is a perfect choice. Love it!
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HAYDEN & SARA
KERRIE & SPENCE Apartment 1
The South Australian pair created a very conventional retreat within their ‘corporate chic’ living area. The TV, located behind the sofa in the far left-hand corner, is almost a forgotten element as the orientation of the room is geared towards conversation. This can work well in a home, but you do need the option to sloth it out and indulge in a bit of binge-watching every now and then. The dining area design was near perfect, with a luxuriously bold table in stained black timber and elegant, emerald-green velvet chairs adding a vibrant touch. The living room had a very constrained feel, and the judges scored the couple quite low, blaming the stif lounge area and the 1990s-esque styling, but the couple bounced back, injecting plenty of character and
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fun through bold, colourful and playful artworks. The hero of the space is definitely Spence’s meticulously hand-crafted cofered ceiling, which presents an unmatched level of finesse. What works: Kerrie and Spence have a fine eye for detail, and it shows in every room they present. Here, the living space encourages interaction by virtually ignoring the TV, and a recessed electrical outlet in the floor is a great solution to messy floor lamp power cords. It’s a streamlined look with no eye-catching faults. My hero: After a scalding from the judges, Kerrie splashed out on an original Joan Blond artwork, Daybreak at the Oasis, which is a whimsical play of colour and contrast. A vibrant take on life and nature, this piece lifts the look and brings the level of homeliness that the space originally lacked.
Deco enthusiasts Hayden and Sara jumped ship for their living and dining zone, and created a (mostly) contemporary living area. Standing alone, this space could work, but considered alongside their Deco-inspired bedrooms and bathrooms, this reveal seemed worlds apart. A few architectural details bring a sense of drama to the room, but lack of direction leaves it confused and needing more. The room’s orientation is inefectual; the dining zone is a long way from the kitchen; and the lounge area doesn’t utilise as much space as it could have. On the plus side, the depth in textures creates warmth, mirrored by the faux-log electric fire. What works: The relaxed aesthetic of the room really works to draw you in and begs a lazy day on the couch. The warm neutrals, hints of blush, and navy velvet (again!) are super inviting and the darker elements create depth and character. The occasional chairs (‘Juno Conrad’ by GlobeWest) are a classic design with modern nuances and the timber detailing on the arms is stunning. Just out of view in this image, the fireplace with Venetian plaster wall and built-in entertainment unit really works, and appears to almost levitate above the timber floor. My hero: The generous lounge setting, irrespective of where it sits in the room and its orientation, is cosy and conversational. I’d settle in happily in this spot.
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NORM & JESS Apartment 4
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The penthouse apartment’s living rooms delivered some exciting spaces abundant in natural light, and with about as much height in the rooms as you could possibly want. Norm and Jess made precise and considered decisions in choosing their furniture pieces, but polarised the judges in their composition. Their ‘re-do’ room was a much more resolved layout, bearing the hallmark of the couple’s keen eye for gorgeous furniture. The star is the suspended fireplace (from Aurora Suspended Fires), but it doesn’t stop there. The bespoke cofee table is striking and the sofa is really well appointed, The room is a bold and practical arrangement of all things expected in a penthouse apartment with functional, high end and bespoke pieces all working together. What works: The fireplace’s new location helps the room to function properly, whereas previously it felt closed of. The oversized L-shaped lounge could seat an army but delivers understated luxury with simple, warm tones and a view of the feature fireplace. My hero: Apart from the obvious choice – the ethereally suspended fireplace – the cofee table (from Manapan Furniture) is a handmade natural piece draped in history and culture. This indigenously handcrafted fossilised stone and timber masterpiece is sure to be one of those elements that stand out in a home, commanding everyone’s attention.
The fireplace from Aurora Suspended Fires and Manapan Furniture handmade cofee table are the standout pieces of Norm and Jess’ living area.
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BEST BUYS
merry & bright For gift-wrapping or decorating the tree, we’ve picked all the most beautiful festive trimmings STYLING JONO FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY NIC GOSSAGE
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pretty papers CLOCKWISE, from bottom left: ‘Peace Love Joy’ wrapping paper, $16/10m, Inky Co., inkyco.com.au. ‘Chestnut’ 24cm tree, $11.95, and ‘Chestnut’ 30cm tree, $16.95, Papaya, papaya.com.au. Milligram Studio x Marc Martin ‘Christmas’ wrapping paper, $12.95/roll of 3, Milligram, milligram.com. ‘Dusty Blush’ and ‘Iridescent’ ribbons, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au. ‘Décor’ paper, $8.95, Art on King, artonking.com. Barama ‘Australian Foliage’ wrapping paper, $2.75/m, Pentimento Papeterié, pentimentonewtown.com. ‘Poinsettia Champagne’ wrapping paper, Vandoros, as before. ‘Woven Iridescent’ ribbon, Vandoros, as before. ‘Joy of the Season’ wrapping paper, $7.50/sheet, The Adventures Of, theadventuresof.co. Blushing Confetti ‘Tropical Paint’ wrapping paper, $7/sheet, Harry Hartog, harryhartog.com.au. ‘Woven Gold’ ribbon, Vandoros, as before. Blushing Confetti ‘Moroccan’ wrapping paper, $7/sheet, Harry Hartog, as before. ‘Dusty Blush Wide Organza’ and ‘Wire Edge Gold/White’ ribbons, Vandoros, as before. ‘Lush Gold/White’ wrapping paper, Vandoros, as before.
all that glitters FROM TOP, in rows: Bouclair ‘Shimmer’ porcelain stars, $12.99/set of 2, Spotlight, spotlightstores.com. ‘Glitter Glass’ bauble, $9.95, Kikki.K, kikki-k.com. ‘Luxe Pale Lilac’ 30mm matte bauble, $9.99/set of 24, Myer, myer.com.au. Nordstjerne ‘Pine Green Velvety Sphere’ ornament, $27, Nordic Rooms, nordicrooms.com.au. ‘Luxe White Glitter Snowflake’ ornament, $4.99, Myer, as before. ‘Glitter Star’ ornament, $4.95, Kikki.K, as before. ‘Luxe 3 Ball Drop’ ornament in Rose Gold, $4.99, Myer, as before. ‘Luxe Pale Lilac’ 30mm glitter bauble, $9.99/set of 24, Myer, as before. Blue bauble, Big W, bigw.com.au. Bouclair ‘Shimmer’ snowball ornament, $4.99, Spotlight, as before. Nordstjerne ‘Chocolate Paper Scoop’ ornament, $17, Nordic Rooms, as before. ‘Glisten Feather Ball’ ornament in Blush, $7.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, bedbathntable. com.au. Gold feather and Blue pointy ornament, Big W, as before. ‘Glitter Lattice’ bauble in Rose Gold, $6.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. ‘Luxe Pale Lilac’ 30mm matte and glitter baubles, $9.99/set of 24, Myer, as before. Gold ridge bauble and Blue bauble, Big W, as before. Nordstjerne ‘Chocolate Paper Jewel’ ornament, $17, Nordic Rooms, as before. Blue fan bauble, Big W, as before. ‘Glitter Stars’ bauble in Plum/ Gold, $5.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. ‘Gold’ bauble, $7.95-$16.95, TK Maxx, tkmaxx.com.au. ‘Glisten Iced Onion’ bauble in Gold, $5.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. Nordstjerne ‘Burgundy Velvety Sphere’ ornament, $27, Nordic Rooms, as before. ‘Wooden LED House’ decoration, $34.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before.
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the personal touch From top: ‘Embossed Triangular’ gift tag, set of 6, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au. Meri Meri ‘Just Act Surprised’ gift tag, $16.95/set of 20, Mr & Mrs Jones, mrandmrsjones. com.au. Lagom Design ‘xoxoxoxox’ card, $4.99, Page 2, pageandpage. com.au. Lilly Perrot ‘Botanical Aviary’ gift tag, $4.95, La La Land, lalalandshop.com.au. Rifle Paper Co. ‘Rosa’ gift tag, $2.50, Pentimento Papeterié, pentimentonewtown.com. ‘Christmas Baubles Merry Christmas’ tag, $12/set of 4, The Adventures Of, theadventuresof.co. Meri Meri ‘Season’s Greetings’ card, $12, Page 2, as before. ‘Ho ho ho’ card, $2.95, and ‘Jingle Bells’ card, $2.95, Mr & Mrs Jones, as before. The Art Group ‘Embroidered Star’ card, $5.75, Page 2, as before. ‘You Are Really Hard to Buy for’ gift tag, $12.95/set of 12, Kikki.K, kikki-k.com. Milligram Studio x Marc Martin ‘Hoppy Holidays’ card, $5.95, Milligram, milligram.com. Meri Meri ‘You Will Never Guess What This Is!’ gift tag, $16.95/set of 20, Mr & Mrs Jones, as before. ‘Gold star’ gift tag, $12.95/set of 12, Kikki.K, as before. Kate Spade ‘Season’s Greetings’ card, $49.95/set of 10, and Kate Spade ‘Holiday Village’ card, $49.95/set of 10, Mr & Mrs Jones, as before. ‘Merry and Bright’ garland, $24.99, Myer, myer.com.au.
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CREATIVE When artist and designer Rachel Castle met tinsel queen Rachel Burke at the studio of stylist Megan Morton, the resulting celebration was filled with colour, fun and a good dash of craft. Megan and the two Rachels share their magical ideas to make Christmas beautiful and blissfully easy
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(opposite, seated) and Rachel Burke,” says Megan Morton, “because of their colour appreciation and party-ready vibe. And because we all seem to run out of time at the end of the year, we came up with celebratory suggestions that don’t require too much energy. All you need is a spare afternoon, needle and thread, scissors and, of course, a magical playlist.”
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STYLING ASSISTANCE: VICKY TAPAKIS.
“I’ve long dreamt of hosting a party with Rachel Castle
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make it! RACHEL CASTLE’S FABRIC BONBONS “Make the inners from thick paper to the size you want, which will depend on whether you’re putting gifts inside. Collect fabrics in your favourite colours. The more mix-and-match the better, so use linen, cotton, chambray or even wool. Wrap your fabric around the inners and fix it in place with double-sided tape. Then, cut the ribbons from the same fabric and tie them at the ends. Super easy!”
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PREVIOUS PAGE, left: Bonbon, see ‘Make It!’ opposite. ‘Golden Fleece’ jacket, $450, Rachel Burke. Vintage white champagne cork chair, $650, Ici Et Là. ‘Penny Round’ velvet cushion (with insert), $79, Castle. ‘Monte’ rug in Rose, $3500/200cm x 300cm, Pampa. Background (seen throughout) in Dulux ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Blue League, $91.55/4L, Bunnings. PREVIOUS PAGE, right: Bonbons, see ‘Make It!’ opposite. Tinsel decorations, see ‘Make It!’ on page 46. Pompoms, see ‘Make It!’ on page 49. Napkin (on stool), custom-made, Castle. Made By Hand ‘Knit Wit 45’ pendant light, $1100, Fred International. ‘PBS’ dining table, $1700, Koskela. ON TABLE, from left: Champagne glass, $22, and tumbler, $16, Pottery Barn. ‘Island Frond’ fabric by Patricia Braune (made into napkins), $82/metre. ‘Fiko’ plate, $29, and ‘Kansa’ plate, $39, Winterwares. Blue-and-white cup, from a selection at Seasonal Concepts. Teapot, $120, Water Tiger. ‘Noel 2018’ speckled plate, $65, Splendid Wren Ceramics. Green plate, $22.95, Robert Gordon. Cherry decoration, $9.95, Sunny Life. Yellow vase with original artwork by Bonnie Ashley, POA, Bonnie And Neil. Gold Christmas candle, $19.95, Sunny Life. Chairs and cushions, as before. Vintage ribbon (on chair), $20/metre, Megan Morton. Swedese ‘Spin’ stool, $860, Fred International. Rug, as before. Christmas tree, Dural Christmas Tree Farm. Pillowcase in navy (used as a sack), $49.95, Castle. Tote in sky blue, $79, French Cargo. ‘Hakone’ fabric by Patricia Braune (made into Santa sack), $82/metre. ON SHELF, from left: Tassel coin clutch, $260, Keevil. Gem bag, $79.97, Rachel Burke. Vase, from a selection at Seasonal Concepts. Ribbons, stylist’s own. Rachel Castle wears: ‘Ingall’ ruffle top, $369, Lee Mathews; Zimmermann sandals and her own pants. OPPOSITE PAGE: Bonbons, see ‘Make It!’ (left). Vintage white champagne cork chairs, $650 each, Ici Et Là. ‘Penny Round’ velvet cushions (with insert), $79 each, Castle. THIS PAGE: Chair and cushion, as before. ‘Kanso’ speckled plate, $39, Winterwares. Green plate, $22.95, Robert Gordon. Cherry decoration, $9.95, Sunny Life. ‘Island Frond’ fabric by Patricia Braune (made into napkin), $82/metre. ‘Monte’ rug in Rose, $3500/200cm x 300cm, Pampa. French lollipop, candle, mints and box, stylist’s own. ADDRESS BOOK page 150
MEGAN’S TIP
“I like my table to be quite pared-back. Instead I use spots around the room for my decoration, such as a side table or a console, or the kitchen island for the food and flowers. This leaves a nice bit of space for guests to relax, and not feel like they’re going to interrupt the table scape.”
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“MAKE LOTS OF TINSEL DECORATIONS FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT, AND DRAPE THEM ALL OVER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE” RACHEL BURKE
make it! RACHEL BURKE’S TINSEL DECORATIONS “Cut strands loose from tinsel curtain hanging (available from party stores and craft shops) into 40cm lengths and pile them into thick bunches. Secure each bunch around the middle with sticky tape, and cover the tape by winding an extra strand of tinsel around it, and tying it of in a knot to secure it.”
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MEGAN’S TIP “I really love rosemary tea as my after-meal hot drink. I use fresh sprigs from the garden. A pot of boiling water is brought to the table at the end of the meal and the sprigs are untied from the back of the guests’ chairs.”
OPPOSITE PAGE: Bonbons, see ‘Make It!’ on page 44. Tinsel decorations, see ‘Make It!’ on page 46. Pompoms, see ‘Make It!’ on page 49. Christmas tree, Dural Christmas Tree Farm. Tote in sky blue, $79, French Cargo. Pillowcases in peach and navy (used as sacks), $49.95 each, Castle. ‘Hakone’ fabric by Patricia Braune (made into Santa sack), $82/metre. Impermanence III artwork by Celia Gullett, POA. ‘Monte’ rug in Rose,
$3500/200cm x 300cm, Pampa. Ribbons, stylist’s own. Rachel Burke wears: ‘Let Them Look’ kimono, $199, Kholo; ‘Rufle’ skirt, $129, Bohemian Traders; ‘Floret’ earrings, $59, Gorman; her own top and shoes. THIS PAGE: Vintage white champagne cork chair, $650, Ici Et Là. ‘Penny Round’ velvet cushion (with insert), $79, Castle. Vintage ribbon (on chair), $20/metre, Megan Morton. ADDRESS BOOK page 150
MEGAN’S TIP “Instead of adding to my stress at this time of year,
I like to arrange many small and intimate gatherings, rather than one big signature dinner. Invite work friends over for Gin Rummy, cake and champagne. Invite school friends over for tarot, mulled wine and shortbread, and make family gatherings at afternoon-tea time. Be kind to yourself!”
make it! RACHEL CASTLE’S EMBROIDERED TABLE NAPKIN “If you’re OK with sewing, buy a length of flax linen, cut napkins to size (around 40cm x 40cm feels generous) and hem them quickly on a sewing machine. Or you can use plain bought napkins or tea towels. Next, cut fabric scraps into shapes. Felt is my favourite, and I like to stick to no more than 6-8 key colours. Sew the fabric pieces straight onto the napkin with a needle and thread.
After the big day, you can easily unpick, wash and reuse them.”
THIS PAGE, above: Napkin (on table), see ‘Make It!’, above right. ‘PBS’ dining table, $1700, Koskela. ON TABLE, from left: Carafe, $60, Seasonal Concepts. ‘Ruban’ mirror, $120, Hay Shop. Champagne glass, $22, and drinking glass, $16, Pottery Barn. Teapot, stylist’s own. Vintage white champagne cork chair, $650, Ici Et Là. THIS PAGE, top: Napkin (on stool), see ‘Make It!’, above right. Swedese ‘Spin’ stool, $860, Fred International. ‘Monte’ rug in Rose, $3500/200cm x 300cm, Pampa. THIS PAGE, top right: Bonbon, see ‘Make It!’ on page 44. Flamingo glasses, $10.95,
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Santa hat (part of a set) and sausage dog cookie cutter, $13, Sunny Life. Bonbon tin, from Seasonal Concepts. Origami heart made by Rachel Burke. Background, pillowcase in pink, $49.95, Castle. OPPOSITE PAGE: Pompoms, see ‘Make It!’, opposite page. ‘PBS’ dining table, $1700, Koskela. Champagne glass, $22, Pottery Barn. ‘Kanso’ plate, $39, Winterwares. ON SHELF, from left: Tassel coin clutch, $260, Keevil. Gem bag, $79.97, Rachel Burke. Vase, from a selection at Seasonal Concepts. ADDRESS BOOK page 150
MEGAN’S TIP
“Give someone special a handmade bonbon with contents that have been personally chosen by you. Look for mini-decks of cards, hair combs, personalised messages, cookie cutters, mini-hats, handmade chocolates or lollipops and, of course, Dad jokes. It’s one of the nicest things you can do.”
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make it! RACHEL BURKE’S POMPOMS
“GENEROSITY IS THE KEY FOR ANY HOST. BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR COMPANY, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR HOSPITALITY. PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER THE ATMOSPHERE MORE THAN THE FOOD!” MEGAN MORTON
“Cut a donut ring-shaped pompom template out of cardboard (make it 15cm diameter with a 5cm hole cut from the middle). Wind wool around your template, moving it evenly around the template until it’s at least 5cm thick. Cut around the edge of the pompom and tie the wool strands together with a separate length of wool. Pull the template out and trim your pompom to the size you want.”
MEGAN’S TIP “Use bags you already have in lieu of wrapping paper.
Cloth tote bags are ideal to use as second gifts and replacement wrapping. Make your own bespoke bags with simple sewing and ribbon ends. Or use the store-supplied tissue paper and just add a card.”
MEGAN ’S TIP “I like a real Christmas tree with simple dressing, or a faux tree fully loaded.
I try to stick to 2-3 shapes for my decorations, because a gorgeous tree doesn’t need to be heaving. I find a mixture of store-bought and handmade is often the most charming approach.”
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THIS PAGE, top left: Pompom, see ‘Make It!’ on page 49. Tassel coin clutch, $260, Keevil. Books and scarf, stylist’s own. THIS PAGE, above & left: Bonbons, see ‘Make It!’ on page 44. Tinsel decorations, see ‘Make It!’ on page 46. Pompoms, see ‘Make It!’ on page 49. Christmas tree, Dural Christmas Tree Farm. Tote in sky blue, $79, French Cargo. ‘Golden Fleece’ jacket (in tote), $450, by Rachel Burke. Pillowcases in peach and navy (used as sacks), $49.95 each, Castle. ‘Hakone’
fabric by Patricia Braune (made into Santa sack), $82/metre. ‘Monte’ rug in Rose, $3500/200cm x 300cm, Pampa. Ribbons, stylist’s own. OPPOSITE PAGE: ‘PBS’ dining table, $1700, Koskela. Napkin, from a selection at Seasonal Concepts. ‘Noel 2018’ dinner plate, $65, ‘Emu’ condiments dish, $45/set of 3, speckled teaspoon, $15, Splendid Wren Ceramics. ‘Penguin’ jug, $22.95, Robert Gordon. Teapot, $120, Water Tiger. ADDRESS BOOK page 150
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“A little bit of customisation goes a long way. This year, I’m having platters and spoons stamped by a local ceramicist, Splendid Wren Ceramics, to make it feel special.”
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CLOCKWISE, from top Google Home Max smart speaker and home assistant, $549, Google Store, store.google.com/au. ‘Cloud’ bell vase, $49, Marmoset Found, marmosetfound.com.au. The Alchemy Of Things book by Karen McCartney, $59.99, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.com.au. ‘Vahl’
cushion, $69.95, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. Home Republic ‘Jojo’ basket, $41.99, Adairs, adairs. com.au. ‘Flower’ vase, $69, Marimekko, marimekko.com/au_en. Kreafunk ‘aFunk’ Bluetooth speaker, $199, Designstuf, designstuf.com. au. ‘Organic Relax’ loose-leaf tea, $25/40g, Ttotaler, ttotalertea.com.
‘Oiva/Basket’ teapot, $125, Marimekko, as before. Normann Copenhagen ‘Salon’ tray, $199, Designstuf, as before. Byredo ‘Bibliothèque’ eau de parfum, $275/100ml, Mecca, mecca.com.au. ‘Sea Salt’ standard candle, $39.95, Palm Beach Collection, palmbeach collection.com.au. Linen notebook,
$39.95, Milligram, milligram.com. ‘Mia’ mini tote, $69.95, Seed, seedheritage. com. Mette Ditmer ‘Cubic’ throw in Wine, $109/120cm x 170cm, Designstuf, as before. Aroma-Flare ultrasonic difuser, $69.95, Lively Living, livelyliving.com.au. Menu ‘Norm’ alarm clock, $179.90, Top3 By Design, top3.com.au.
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CLOCKWISE, from top ‘VertuoPlus’ cofee machine, $299, Nespresso, nespresso.com. The Book Of Vermouth book by Shaun Byrne & Gilles Lapalus, $39.99, Hardie Grant Books, hardiegrant.com/au. Distillery Botanica gin, $84.99/700ml, Dan Murphy’s, danmurphys.com.au. Fluted bowl, $65, The Lost And Found Department, thelostandfound department.com.au. ‘Tia’ salad
servers, $39.95/pair, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. Striped linen cloth, $36/set of 3, Cultiver, cultiver. com.au. Renee Boyd stoneware mug, $33, Paper Plane, paperplanestore. com. Skagerak ‘Edge’ teapot, $250, Top3 By Design, top3.com.au. HK Living board, $55, Collector Store, collectorstore.com.au. Sagaform ‘Oval Oak’ carafe, $69.95, Mr & Mrs Jones, mrandmrsjones.com.au. Candied
macadamia nuts, $17.95, The Lost And Found Department, as before. Maison Balzac ‘Gobelets’ glasses in Amber, $60/set of 4, Incu, incu.com. ‘Carron’ plate, $139, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com. ‘Tapas’ platter, $34.95, Country Road, as before. Stoneware dish, $14.95, The Lost And Found Department, as before. Heart bonbons, $18/box of 6, Bakedown Cakery, bakedowncakery.
com. Normann Copenhagen ‘Timber’ trivet, $50, Top3 By Design, as before. Bloomingville bamboo tray, $49.95, Kido Store, kidostore. com. ‘Sage’ teapot, $126, Ghost Wares, ghostwares.com.au. ‘Sage’ pourer, $34, Ghost Wares, as before. Rolling pin, $25.95, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Oiva/ Koppa’ serving dish, $98, Marimekko, marimekko.com/au_en.
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CLOCKWISE, from top left ‘Luxe’ garden hose in Slate, $250/10m, No King, noking.com.au. Stanley cofee press, $136, Paper Plane, paperplanestore.com. ‘Bolle’ hurricane lantern, $99.95, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. ‘Tone’ planter, $150, Lightly, lightly.com.au. Leaf Supply book by Lauren Camilleri & Sophia Kaplan, $49.95, Smith Street Books, leaf-supply.com.
‘Sensitive’ SPF 50+ sunscreen, $27.95/200ml, We Are Feel Good Inc, wearefeelgoodinc.com.au. Gingham doormat, $85, The Lost And Found Department, thelostandfound department.com.au. Sophie ‘So Shady’ hat, $35, Paper Plane, as before. ‘Full Moon’ planter, $98 (excludes plant), Takeawei, takeawei. com. Eva Solo ‘Grill’ spatula, $44.95, Until, until.com.au. Brushed brass
tray, $132, Lightly, as before. DOIY ‘Saguaro’ cactus glasses, $99.90/set of 6, Top3 By Design, as before. Leather handle secateurs, $39.95, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Sand’ beach towel, $69.95, Købn, kobn.com.au. Found My Animal dog leash, $81.25, Paper Plane, as before. Cutler & Gross ‘Dark Turtle’ sunglasses, $450, Incu, incu. com. ‘Goldie’ glass water bottle, $39,
Chuchka, chuchka.com.au. AYTM ‘Vivero’ watering can, $180, Top3 By Design, as before. Gardener’s tool pouch, $59, The Lost And Found Department, as before. Heirloom seeds, $5 each, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Etch’ pot, $69, Capra Designs, capradesigns. com. Burgon & Ball compost scoop by Sophie Conran, $48, Top3 By Design, as before.
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CLOCKWISE, from top Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones, $499.95, Sony, sony.com.au. CamCam ‘Star’ cushion, $39.95, Kido Store, kidostore.com. Bloomingville ‘Bowling Bear’ play set, $52, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au. Banwood ‘First Go!’ balance bicycle, $289.95, Kido Store, as before. ‘Kånken’ backpack,
$129.95, Fjällräven, fjallraven.com.au. Milk & Sugar ‘Harley’ lamp, $114, Designstuf, as before. ‘Ocean Animal’ boardshorts, $39.95, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. ‘Jumping Yardage’ T-shirt, $24.95, Seed, seedheritage.com. Izipizi ‘Sun Junior’ sunglasses, $55, Until, until.com.au. Everyday ballpoint pens, $3.95 each, and pencil case, $24.95, Kikki.K,
kikki-k.com/au. Louise Misha ‘Svelto Blush’ socks, from $44, Leo & Bella, as before. ‘Lion’ animal nursery wrap, $59, Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarn kids.com.au. Counting Things board book by Anna Kovecses, $10.99, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.com. au. Tool belt, $34, Pottery Barn Kids, as before. ‘Rainbow & Cloud’ wall hanging, $65, TwoMake, etsy.com/
au/shop/TwoMake. Meri Meri ‘Bunny’ baby booties, $34.95, Mr & Mrs Jones, mrandmrsjones.com.au. Mini planter, $19.95, Kikki.K, as before. ‘See-Ya’ suitcase, $99, Olli Ella, olliella. com. BlaBla Kids ‘Collette’ doll, $89, Leo & Bella, leoandbella.com.au. ‘Billie’ timber box, $49.95, Country Road, as before. Saturn teether, $36, Paper Plane, paperplanestore.com.
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CLOCKWISE, from top left ‘Form’ table lamp in Teal, $129, Milligram, milligram.com. Sans Ceuticals Nourishing Hair Wash, $35/250ml, My Chameleon, mychameleon.com.au. Addition Studio ‘Synergy’ oil difuser, $169.95, In Bed, inbedstore.com. ‘Monte’ pompom cushion, $195, Pampa, pampa.com.au. Iris Hantverk
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mirror, $75, In Bed, as before. Paqme toiletries bags, $159/pair, Collector Store, collectorstore. com.au. ‘Deep Sleep’ bath soak, $54.99/500g, More Sleep Co, moresleep.co. Morihata ‘Sasawashi Room’ slippers, $140, My Chameleon, as before. Linen sheet set in Clay, $485/queen, In The Sac, inthesac.com.au. Kreafunk ‘Ahead’
Bluetooth headphones, $175, Until, until.com.au. Ceramic takeaway cup, $48, Kim Wallace Ceramics, kwceramics.com.au. ‘Big Basic Round’ tray, $275, Marble Basics, marblebasics.com.au. Gucci ‘Bloom’ eau de parfum, $195/100ml, Myer, myer.com.au. Citrus and poppy seed soap, $24 each, Sphaera, sphaera.co.nz.
Studio Elke ‘Mythical Tassel’ earrings, $115, Collector Store, as before. ‘S’ carafe and glass, $79/set, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com. Addition Studio ‘Cylinder’ incense burner (top not shown), $149.90, Top3 By Design, top3.com.au. Home Republic vintage washed linen bath robe, $59.99, Adairs, adairs.com.au.
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SET THE SCENE Think outside a traditional red-and-green scheme and deliver a Christmas to remember with these ideas
STYLING ASSISTANCE: NONCI NYONI, OLIVIA HUTCHINSON. WALL COLOUR IN DULUX ICE PACK HALF. FOLIAGE SPRAYED WITH DULUX DURAMAX BRIGHT FINISH IN BRIGHT GOLD, DULUX.COM.AU
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burnished gold A pastel palette can be amped up with rich gold touches. Tip: we supplemented fresh owers with foliage sprayed with gold paint
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in black and white Mix vintage silver or pewter pieces with monochromatic decorations and owers for a sophisticated take on the season
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white out A windowsill is the ideal spot for a small vignette. Embrace a Nordic look with pale decorations and natural foliage
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set to sparkle Create a festive tablescape with ornaments and candles in a mix of shapes and heights
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opener From top: Grace ‘Floral’ wreath, $79.95, and Grace ‘Half Flower’ wreath, $29.95, Linen House, linenhouse.com. ON MANTELPIECE, from left: ‘Butter’ jewel box, $220, Studio Elke, studio-elke.com. ‘Metal Sputnik’ object, $79, West Elm, westelm.com. au. Vase, stylist’s own.
burnished gold From left: Sofa cushions upholstered with ‘Glamour’ fabric in Mustard, $99/sqm, Warwick Fabrics, warwick.com.au. Velvet cushion covers in Coral and Lion Yellow, $12.99 each, H&M Home, hm.com/ au. Middle Of Nowhere ‘Volta’ marble side table, $449, The Minimalist, theminimalist.com.au. ‘Jewel’ cone, $85, Takeawei, takeawei.com. ‘Gabriel’ cone tree, $12.95, Papaya, papaya.com.au. Bauble in Mint Green, from $7.95, TK Maxx, tkmaxx.com.au. Loom ‘Old Yarn Kilim’ rug , $7900/312cm x 395cm, Koskela, koskela.com.au. ‘Arch’ wall light, $650, Douglas & Bec, douglasandbec.com. Grace ‘Floral’ wreath, $79.95, and Grace ‘Half Flower’ wreath, $29.95, Linen House, linenhouse.com. ON MANTELPIECE, from left: ‘Gabriel’ cone tree, $9.95, Papaya, as before. ‘Jewel’ cone, $85, ‘Nightfall’ bud vase, $29, and ‘Horizon’ bud vase, $29, Takeawei, as before. ‘Glisten Fine Bristle’ tree, $16.95, ‘Glass Ball Glistening’ bauble in Mint, $5.95,
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and ‘Ombre Bristle’ tree, $9.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, bedbathntable.com. au. ‘Nightfall’ bud vase, $29, and ‘Waterfall’ bud vase, $29, Takeawei, as before. ‘Butter’ jewel box, $220, Studio Elke, studio-elke.com. ‘Metal Sputnik’ object, $79, West Elm, westelm.com.au. ON FLOOR, from left: ‘Glitter Lines’ bauble, $6.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. Bauble in Mint Green, from $7.95, TK Maxx, as before. ‘Plain Gold’, ‘Candy Stripe Turquoise/Gold’ and ‘Astra Icy Blue’ wrapping papers, and ‘Stellar Teal’, ‘Woven Iridescent’ and ‘Iridescent’ ribbons, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au.
‘Chestnut’ embossed bauble, $39.95/set of 4, Papaya, as before. ‘Como’ wrapping paper, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au. ‘Chestnut’ embossed bauble, $39.95/set of 4, Papaya, as before. Vintage glass, $8, and vintage silver vase, $35, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Gatsby’ wrapping paper, Vandoros, as before. Vintage silver sugar tray, $18, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Bollebygd’ display box, $29.99, IKEA, as before. ON TOP SHELF: Vintage silver teacup, $18, and vintage glass, $8, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Iceland’ textured bauble, $39.95/set of 4, Papaya, as before. ON MIDDLE SHELF: Vintage sugar tongs, $15, and vintage silver teacup, $22, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ON BOTTOM SHELF: ‘Chestnut’ embossed bauble, $49.95/set of 4, Papaya, as before. Vintage glass, $8, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘St George’ pressed tin (as background), $120/60cm x 180cm, Sydney Pressed Metal, sydneypressedmetal.com.au. Wrapping ribbon, stylist’s own.
white out in black and white ‘Harper’ bufet, $3915, Globe West, globewest.com.au. ON CONSOLE, from left: ‘Chestnut’ embossed baubles, $49.95/set of 4/large, $39.95/set of 4/small, Papaya, papaya.com.au. ‘Patina’ oil burner, $795, Great Dane, greatdanefurniture.com. Bell with bone handle, $29, The Lost And Found Department, thelostandfounddepartment.com. au. ‘Borrby’ lantern, $9.99, IKEA, ikea.com.au. Small white baubles (in lantern), Big W, bigw.com.au. ‘Glass Jewel’ ornament, ‘$6.95, and ‘Glass Ball with Encrusted Top’ bauble (in lantern), $5.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. Vintage glasses, $8 each, vintage silver jug, $75, and vintage silver teapot, $30, The Lost And Found Department, as before. ‘Iceland’ textured bauble, $39.95/set of 4, Papaya, as before. Vintage silver bowl, $25, The Lost And Found Department, as before. IN BOWL, from left: ‘Glitter Lattice’ bauble, $6.95, ‘Glass Trinket Box’ bauble, $6.95, and ‘Ribbed Glitter’ bauble, $6.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before.
From left: ‘Gabriel’ timber bauble, $29.95/set of 4, Papaya, papaya.com. au. ‘Berry Vine’ glass ball, $5.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, bedbathntable.com. au. Bauble in Gold/White, from $7.95, TK Maxx, tkmaxx.com.au. ‘Chestnut’ hanging branch, $49.95, Papaya, as before. ‘Ice Pine’ glass ball, $6.95, Bed Bath N’ Table, as before. ON WINDOWSILL, from left: ‘Paper Cement Hut’ decoration, $24.95, Down To The Woods, downtothewoods.com.au. ‘Gabriel’ star decoration, $14.95/ mixed set of 9, ‘Dome House’ LED decoration, $49.95/large, textured bauble, $29.95/set of 4, ‘Dome House’ LED decoration, $29/95/ small, Papaya, as before. Christmas tree ornament, $15, Freedom, freedom.com.au. Sipa ‘Cosse’ side
table, $583, Stylecraft, stylecraft. com.au. ON TABLE, from left: ‘Teatree’ ornament, $99, Freedom, as before. Kristina Dam Studio ‘Desk Sculptures’ wooden cone (part of a set of sculptures), $269/set of 4, The Minimalist, theminimalist.com.au. ‘Gabriel’ tree decoration, $14.95/ mixed set of 9, Papaya, as before. ‘Sleigh Bells’ garland, $39, Freedom, as before.
set to sparkle ‘Longton’ wall light, $2695, Volker Haug Studio, volkerhaug.com. Linen tablecloths in French Blue, $110, and Navy, $205, In Bed, inbedstore. com. ON TABLE, from left: ‘Apophyllite Cluster’ crystal, $99, and Kristina Dam Studio ‘Desk Sculptures’ marble triangle and brass arch (part of a set of sculptures), $269/set of 4, The Minimalist, theminimalist.com.au. Ester + Erik ‘Cone’ candles in Gold, $21, and Blue, $14.50, Top3 By Design, top3.com.au. ‘Pictograph’ centrepiece, $79, West Elm, westelm.com.au. Gold baubles (In centrepiece), Big W, bigw.com.au. Stoned ‘Sodalite’ quartz trivet, $149, and ‘Sodalite’ quartz tray, $379, Top3 By Design, as before. Ester + Erik candle in Gold, $19.50, Top3 By Design, as before. ‘Gloria’ brass ring candleholders, $275/small and $350/large, Great Dane, greatdanefurniture.com. ‘Pink Apophyllite Cluster’ crystal, $119, The Minimalist, as before. ‘Gomma’ storage box, $195, Great Dane, as before. ‘Clear Quartz’ crystal, $49, The Minimalist, as before. Ester + Erik ‘Cone’ candle in Nougat, $15.50, Top3 By Design, as before. Zakkia ‘Concrete’ cone, $29, Clickon Furniture, clickonfurniture.com.au. Ester + Erik ‘Cone’ candles in Blue, $15.50, and Gold, $19.50, Top3 By Design, as before. Siebensachen ‘Mozart Kugel’ musical orb, $159, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au. ‘Hooper’ dining chair, $405, Globe West, globewest.com.au. ‘Festival’ wallpaper in Oyster, $72/lineal metre, These Walls, thesewalls.com.au.
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Touches of timber bring the restrained scheme in this family home beautifully to life
PHOTOGRAPHY: ALICIA TAYLOR
Homeowner Emma Lane, co-founder of eco collective The Farm Byron Bay, had long been keen to try an all-white interior, and found the perfect setting in her newly acquired family home in the heart of the beachside town. Emma and her husband Tom worked with local artisans and tradies to inject warmth and personality with natural ďŹ nishes, raw textures and upcycled pieces. Turn to page 82 for more.
HOLIDAYS
A light-filled cottage on Sydney’s Northern Beaches makes the perfect family escape for the Christmas break – and all summer long
WORDS & STYLING ALEXANDRA GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER
STYLING ASSISTANCE: GEORGIA HARRINGTON, LUCY FRANCIS. PRESENTS WRAPPED IN PAPER AND RIBBON FROM VANDOROS. ‘FIR’ TREE AND ‘LULU’ BASKET, PAPAYA. SCANDINAVIAN DECORATIONS, DOWN TO THE WOODS. PAPER HONEYCOMB DECORATIONS FROM DOWN TO THE WOODS AND NORDIC ROOMS. ‘GABRIEL’ BAUBLES, PAPAYA. COFFEE TABLE, MCM HOUSE. CHILDREN WEAR COUNTRY ROAD CLOTHING THROUGHOUT.
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cheat sheet Who lives here: Siobhan Rothwell, an interior designer; her husband William, a property developer; and their children Mia, 9; Oliver, 7; Sebastian, 5; and Sasha, 2. Style of home: A 1920s three-bedroom home in Palm Beach, built in the traditional style of the area and given a sympathetic renovation to restore its original features. Siobhan spent four months planning before the eight-month build.
LIVING AREA Calm colours and natural textures, such as the large rug from The Natural Floorcovering Centres, combine to create an easy-living mood in this Palm Beach home. Siobhan exchanges gifts with Oliver and Sasha on a window seat, packed with cushions and a throw from Spence & Lyda.
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historic homes since setting up her practice 13 years ago, restoring this 1920s cottage to its former glory was right up interior designer Siobhan Rothwell’s alley. Planning to transform the home into a holiday house to be enjoyed by herself, her husband William, their four children and extended family and friends, she had been drawn to it by its welcoming ambience. “The bones of it were charming,” recalls Siobhan. “Even the walk up the bushy path, which might seem painful to others, to me adds to the feeling of escape.” However, there was work to be done to revitalise the timber and sandstone cottage, including demolishing a raft of 1970s additions. “We just returned it to its original state and tried to open it up to the outdoors,” explains Siobhan. This seemingly simple move allowed light, air flow and sight lines to be maximised. Updates were also necessary to bring the dilapidated house up to speed. “The rotting floorboards were replaced and a new kitchen and a bathroom were added,” she says. An artist’s studio has more recently been converted into a third bedroom. For the interiors of the waterside getaway, about 40 kilometres north of the city, Siobhan aimed for a functional yet relaxed feel. “I wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. I was trying to make it easy to maintain for a family, and to create a light and bright holiday house,” she explains. An outdoor shower sets the casual tone for the house, while the furniture and accents, some of which were custom made and sourced in Bali, boost the easygoing mood. “The idea was minimal furniture but comfortable,” adds Siobhan. Set among bird-filled treetops and with water views, the home’s location also played a part in the reworked design.
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LIVING AREA The imposing stone fireplace and impressive timber mantel are the perfect spot for a seasonal display including homemade Santa sacks (see next page for instructions) and driftwood stars from Delight Decor. The sofa, from MCM House, is large enough to seat a crowd. On the MCM House marble and metal cofee table is a chestnut wreath and three-wick candle from Papaya.
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ADVENT CALENDAR Decorate a tapestry hoop with ribbon and either real or faux greenery as the base for your calendar (above). Wrap 25 small presents and tie ribbon or string around each. Using a stamping kit, number the packages from 1 to 25, then attach them to the bottom of the hoop with ribbon or cord. Add a few decorations for an extra festive note. SANTA SACKS Cut two sock-shaped pieces to your desired size from hessian or felt, and sew together (above, right). Afix a small length of ribbon on one of the corners to make a hanging loop. Using a stencil kit and fabric paint, adorn each stocking with a decoration – either an initial or an image such as a Christmas tree or star make a pretty seasonal addition.
CUSTOM-MADE ADVENT CALENDAR: WRAPPING PAPER AND RIBBONS, VANDOROS. DECORATION FROM DELIGHT DECOR. CHESTNUT HANGING BRANCH, PAPAYA. ON MANTELPIECE: CUSTOM-MADE STOCKING. SELENITE CANDLE BASES, LUMU INTERIORS. ‘ICELAND’ LED GARLAND, PAPAYA. ON DINING TABLE: BRICK LANE CUTLERY, SPENCE & LYDA. SONG PLATES, PAPAYA. NAPKINS, COUNTRY ROAD
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“We added a timber deck to the west side that overlooks Pittwater,” says Siobhan. Even on a wintry day, the view can be enjoyed from a daybed in the living room, a zone she chose to open up to create a spacious hub for the often bustling house. “It’s a very convenient layout for a holiday home with kids because you can watch them from everywhere,” she explains. The designer chose a muted colour palette for the cottage. “It’s relaxing on the eye and it’s fresh,” says Siobhan, who was inspired by the colours of an oyster shell, a scheme that is reflected in the various soft paint shades and marble benchtops. A faded pink rug in the main bedroom completes the picture. “This is my favourite space because it gets beautiful light and it’s separate to the rest of the house,” says Siobhan. “It’s a little bit of a retreat.” It was important that the spaces weren’t too precious. “It had to be family friendly and flexible in its ability to cater for diferent numbers and configurations of guests, and the changes in the seasons,” says Siobhan. Outdoor fabrics were selected for some of the upholstered interior pieces, the white-painted floorboards are easily cleaned – and while there are several seating and dining areas, the three-bedroom house feels right for either a couple or a large group. The cottage, as such an easy place to unwind and enjoy family time, has become the chosen location for Christmas day. “We have beautiful Christmas mornings here, then we go and join the rest of the family for lunch,” says Siobhan. Homemade Santa sacks, carefully wrapped presents, surfaces adorned with decorations and a pair of faux fir trees bring a festive note to the main living space.“It works just as well to have driftwood around the fireplace and fairy lights and a few stars dripping down from the mantel,” says Siobhan. Eventually the couple will add more bedrooms beneath the house and update the children’s bathroom, but for now the family is content to enjoy the pretty cottage, spending the majority of the summer months there. It’s a place to escape, just as it was designed to be.
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KITCHEN Timber furniture, including a dining table and stools sourced from Bali, add warmth to the pale surfaces in the kitchen, which has been painted in Porter’s Paints Popcorn. A Carrara marble splashback and benchtop add interest, with a rattan-covered bottle, ‘Ro’ vase from Spence & Lyda and a Lumu Interiors timber parat serving bowl delivering a textural note. A ‘Vaughan’ console table from MCM House stands under the window.
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HOMEMADE CRACKERS Give store-bought crackers extra Christmas cheer by embellishing with your own ribbon and even a mini bauble or two.
PATIO (above) Swathes of greenery envelop the covered patio, which plays host to a dining table and rattan dining chairs found in Bali. A mother of pearl chandelier, also sourced from Bali, hangs above. On the table stands a faux clam shell from Pottery Barn, a trio of Balinese candlesticks and a resin platter from Lumu Interiors. MASTER BEDROOM (opposite) Mia and Oliver sit in the main bedroom’s tall bay windows, which are hung with curtains made up in textiles from Unique Fabrics.
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MASTER BEDROOM (here and opposite) Porter’s Paints gentle Chintz Grey covers the panelled walls of the main bedroom, where a headboard from MCM House and Society linen from Ondene give the bed star status. Chunky timber bedsides bought in Bali have the bulk to match the tall table lamps, also found in Bali. On the floating timber shelves stand collectables including an Orient House terracotta horse, a petrified wood objet on stand from West Elm, and a vintage urn and relics used as bookends, all found at Lumu Interiors. In the ensuite, Bedouin Societe towels from Lumu Interiors are neatly stacked on the marble and timber wash stand.
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KITCHEN Emma in her airy kitchen, where glass windows do double duty as a splashback. HALLWAY An artwork by Dick Ward adds a pop of colour at the entrance.
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STOOLS, BISQUE INTERIORS. DICK WARD ARTWORK, ARATONG GALLERIES.
Who lives here: Emma and Tom Lane, founders of The Farm Byron Bay; and their children Charlie, 14; George, 11; Matilda, 9; and Lulu, 7. Style of home: A contemporary home within walking distance of Byron Bay’s Main Beach, reconfigured and revamped within its existing footprint. The internal makeover took three months.
frm philosophy A tree change to Byron Bay gave this family a chance to work with local artisans to create a relaxed, all-white home WORDS SARAH WORMWELL PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA TAYLOR
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Byron Bay, work and home life are an ebb and flow of ideas and inspiration. As a working farm and hub for local businesses, including a bakery, restaurant, nursery and market garden, The Farm is an extension of their ethos – to leave the world a better place – and their home is a place to test concepts for the collective. The couple relocated to their holiday home in the Byron Bay hinterland five years ago, after deciding they wanted to give their four children a taste of the country life they had grown up with. However, not everything went according to plan. “We had been holidaying in the area for close to 10 years, but it’s one thing to holiday in a place and another to live there,” says Emma. “We soon realised we were spending longer in the car for the school run than when we lived in Sydney, which was not ideal!” Armed with their new local knowledge, Emma and Tom decided to sell their holiday home and try living in town. After a fruitless search for a house to rent, they found one to buy – close to the beach and school, and within an easy commute to The Farm. “It was a hard decision, but we thought we should try town life, and renovating the home ofered a chance to work with local artisans and tradespeople we admired,” says Emma. The pair loved their new contemporary-style house, with its voluminous rooms, but felt the internal layout needed tweaking to suit their family of six. They turned to local architect Dominic Finlay Jones to help them reconfigure the ground floor for their specific needs. “There was an abundance of space, but it needed to be redistributed to suit a large family,” explains Dominic. “We removed an internal wall to create a larger laundry and bigger bathroom, as well as adding much more storage.” Experienced renovators – this is Emma and Tom’s fourth house in 10 years – the couple wanted to trial an interiors concept Emma had long coveted. “For years I had admired the all-white look, but had wondered how it would feel to live in it,” she says. “I knew it could work with the proportions of the house, but felt we needed to put our own stamp on it, to stop it becoming stark and clinical. Houses should reflect your personality, so we needed to add warmth with natural materials.” The result is an ode to casual living, where quality is more important than quantity, and sustainability is king. “The joy of pulling this house together was the collaborations with local artists and tradespeople who share our philosophy,” says Emma, who worked with Bernard Conroy of Bernie & Co on the upcycled timber features throughout the house. “Together we designed upcycled shelves and door handles. I’m very much about trying to use what we already have, rather than buying something new.” Pops of colour have been added with artworks, but in the main, decoration comes from everyday life. A wall of weathered hats adds interest in the study, while the hallway coat rack and bench – strewn with life’s necessities – look stylishly practical. Tom made his own contribution to the home’s revamp, with the addition of an outdoor fireplace and oven. “Tom has become famous for his Sunday night Spanish parrilla,” says Emma. Life in the house has given the couple the serenity they need to care for their family and business, but a new sister project for The Farm has them looking forward. “It’s not our ever-after house, but I’m grateful for the stepping stone,” says Emma. “Some ideas we will take with us, others we won’t.” Watch this space. Visit Dominic Finlay Jones Architects at dominicfinlayjones.com.au.
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BERNIE & CO, 0478 781 241, INSTAGRAM.COM/BERNIEANDCO. BASKET IN HALLWAY, THE DHARMA DOOR.
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HALLWAY (opposite, top) Timber detailing around the laundry door by Bernie & Co adds warmth to the all-white scheme. A Tigmi Trading bench seat and locally handcrafted Bufalo Girl bags on the coat rack add visual interest. LIVING AREA (opposite, below) Bernie & Co also crafted the upcycled fireplace timber detailing and built-in bench seats. The Tigmi Trading rug, Island Luxe butterfly chair and Bisque Interiors cofee table add to the rustic appeal of the space. DINING The recycled timber farmhouse table, bench, side table and sideboard, all from Bisque Interiors, create a relaxed holiday vibe. A circular woven artwork from Pampa ofers a soft, earthy contrast to the walls painted in Dulux Vivid White.
TIMELINE 2014 2015 December The family give up city life for a tree change in the Byron Bay hinterland, relocating to the home they had bought three years earlier.
March Emma and Tom open The Farm, a working farm and community hub of growers, makers and producers, centred around a paddock-toplate philosophy.
2016 December Needing to be closer to the children’s school, the couple buy a house in town. They brief local architect, Dominic Finlay Jones, to help them reconfigure the home to better suit their storage, bathroom and laundry needs.
January Work begins on the internal makeover, transforming the interior to a brilliant all-white palette, warmed with accents of upcycled timber. The couple collaborate with local suppliers and artisans to source furniture.
April The family moves in, while continuing to add minor finishing touches, including the timberwork around the fireplace.
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OUTDOOR LOUNGE (opposite) Tom designed the outdoor fireplace and oven. The Bisque Interiors ‘Bamileke’ side table and daybed ofer a prime relaxation spot, while the rug, cushions, candles and glassware, all from Tigmi Trading, add a bohemian feel. ALFRESCO DINING The covered deck is the perfect place to entertain year-round. ENSUITE (bottom) The master ensuite upstairs opens out onto a private enclosed deck and open-air shower area.
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bright idea Flexible bedding options make sense with four kids at home. A trundle and built-in bunks make sleepovers a breeze.
“ I LOVE THE LOOK OF THE WHITE FLOOR, BUT TO BE HONEST, WITH FOUR KIDS, THE MAINTENANCE IS TOO HIGH.” EMMA LANE, OWNER
Emma had long coveted white flooring. Before the family moved in, they revamped the interior, stripped the original timber floorboards and painted them in Dulux Vivid White. However Emma says: “Every spill and scrape is blindingly obvious. It just doesn’t work when you spend as much time in the red dirt as we do!”
Turn to page 140 for an extract from Emma and Tom's book The Farm Community.
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BEDLINEN IN BOTH BEDROOMS, CULTIVER. WOVEN BASKETS IN GIRLS' ROOM, OLLI ELLA. RUG IN GIRLS' ROOM, THE DHARMA DOOR
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GIRLS' BEDROOM (opposite, top) Pastel pink bedlinen on the pull-out bed and the woven baskets and rug create a calm haven for the girls. BOYS' BEDROOM (opposite, below) Charcoal pillowslips and a tribal Tigmi Trading rug are striking against the white bedlinen for a cool boys' zone. MASTER ENSUITE The recycled timber vanity by Bernie & Co picks up the warm tones of the Tigmi Trading woven rug and Bisque Interiors stool.
DREAM WEAVER Add texture and warmth to all-white interiors with woven baskets, rugs and cushions in neutral tones.
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MAIN BEDROOM (opposite) A bedhead made by Emma works together with the timber wall, stool,, black pendant and Tigmi Trading rug ug to cled create a cosy space. STUDY Upcycled ie & timber stools and shelving by Bernie Co complement the white built-in desk. m Woven baskets and bench seat from Tigmi Trading and a collection of the couple’s hats add a personal touch.
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. BEDROOM STOOL, ISLAND LUXE.. PENDANT, HA'VELI OF BYRON BAY
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“The joy of this house was the collaborations with local artists who share our philosophy” EMMA LANE, HOMEOWNER
star performer Upcycled timber detailing throughout the all-white interior ensures that the home is not sterile or stark and is in keeping with the couple’s commitment to sustainable living.
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cheat sheet Who lives here? Simone Anderson and her husband Tim, who own a building surveying and consulting company; their son Zac, 9; and Tex, the stafy. Style of home: A two-bedroom houseboat that has been rebuilt from the deck up, moored on the Murray River near Mildura, Victoria. The project took around 12 months to complete. The cost of the revamp was $$$$ approximately $200,000.
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KITCHEN The bewitching hues of the riverbank are reflected in the houseboat’s interior palette, with cabinetry in Laminex Bayleaf laminate teamed with leather recessed pull handles from Made Measure and circular wooden pulls from Interia.
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their son Zac, coming across an advert in the paper ofering an old, one-bedroom paddleboat for sale represented the first step in fulfilling a long-held dream to own a houseboat. “We always knew we would buy one, we just didn’t know when,” says Simone. “It just kind of accidentally happened!” The boat was run-down, but it was cheap, so the couple, seizing the opportunity to have a craft that could be reworked to their own style and standards, dived in. Simone and Tim, who run their own building surveying and consultancy business, have tackled a handful of house builds and renovations in their time, but those had all been on dry land and in a fixed location. Undertaking the complete rebuild of the boat threw up a variety of very particular challenges. “In a house you would have 90mm-thick walls, whereas our houseboat only has 50mm – and then you have to put wiring in!” explains Simone. “Every decision you make on a houseboat afects three diferent areas, not just one. The thought process was very diferent.” As well as the thinner-than-average walls, the couple – together with Kate Harry and Emily Rogers of Fabrikate, who helped with the fit-out and interior design – also had to deal with the necessities of choosing materials that could cope with frequent exposure to water, as well as lightweight, attractive products in a building that is never at rest. The vertical boards that clad the interior, for example, are painted MDF, which, explains designer Kate, allows for contraction and expansion of the moving vessel. “We also selected Laminex Aquapanel in the wet areas to meet the weight restrictions and to avoid the possibility of tiles cracking,” she adds.
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The project became very much a labour of love, with Tim, who is also a qualified carpenter, doing a lot of the structural work himself at weekends with the assistance of the couple’s friend Gregg, who had built his own houseboat some years before. They also enlisted specialist tradies with experience in working on watercraft. “We met a lot of beautiful people along the way who shared the process with us, which was nice,” says Simone. “A special mention has to go to Denver, an engineer who has built many houseboats and worked closely with us.” The old boat was gutted and transformed from bow to stern, with the pontoons at the rear extended, the internal walls pushed out to deliver a larger footprint, and solar panels fitted to make it self-suicient. High on Simone’s wishlist was the desire for a line of sight through the boat from one end to another. “Most houseboats have bedrooms and bathrooms on either side, so you can’t see the river as soon as you walk on,” she says. “We kept everything on the left-hand side, so you’re able to walk on and see right through.” The couple also wanted the living area at the back – a lot of houseboats have it at the front – to connect with the spacious rear deck, destined as a spot to relax and entertain. Having drawn up a basic floor plan, they handed it over to Kate and Emily. Simone had collaborated with the Fabrikate designers before. “So when we got the houseboat, Kate was one of the first people we emailed,” she says. “I said, ‘How fabulous is this?’ and she said, ‘We’re on board!’” Within the 46-square-metre internal floor area, Kate and Emily managed to squeeze in two queen bedrooms, along with a living, dining and kitchen space stretching the length of the boat, reading nooks and plenty of storage tucked into every conceivable space – another tick on Simone’s list of must-haves.
“It had to look good, but functionality is very important to me as well,” she explains. White-painted ceilings and walls maximise the efect of the natural light streaming in through the boat’s generous windows, with the vertical cladding helping to draw the eye upwards to add to the expansive efect. For the boat’s gentle colour scheme, Kate and Emily took inspiration from the Murray river and its magnificent surrounds. “Mother Nature is brilliant at forming the perfect palette,” says Kate. “We just borrowed a few ideas. The colours seen in the rich, red clifs and cool flora on the riverbanks are directly apparent in the interior.” Hence warm tones in furnishings complement shades of eucalypt in the kitchen cabinetry, with natural materials, such as timber and leather, and botanical designs appearing throughout. “They wanted the boat to blend in,” explains Simone. “Most houseboats are white, and kind of stand out, but they wanted it to just sit on the river, and that’s what it does.” The finished houseboat has become a moveable retreat at weekends and holidays for the family, who love to drift along the river, mooring up in diferent spots to enjoy dinner at a restaurant, browse the Mildura markets, or simply enjoy being on the water. “It’s lovely to get out on the river,” says Simone. “Friends bring their ski boat, and we park up on a sandbar and have a barbecue on the back. We have kayaks set up now too, and being able to just get on the kayak of the back of the boat is very relaxing.” The couple also love that escaping to the river is such a peaceful antidote to their busy life. “It’s an easy lifestyle,” says Simone. “And it brings our family and friends together. That’s the best thing.” Find out more about Fabrikate at fabrikate.com.au.
KITCHEN (above) Polyflor Superplank flooring in White Saw Cut Ash draws the eye along the length of the living space and onto the deck beyond. Windows double as a splashback to maximise the light ingress, with integrated and built-in appliances, and full-height cabinetry making the most of the space. READING NOOK (opposite, left) Built-in bench seating delivers a quiet corner. KITCHEN DETAIL (opposite, right) A recess cleverly breaks up the wall of cupboards and doors, providing a neat display and prep area.
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SITTING AREA (below) Seat cushions upholstered in Warwick Sumo line the benches in the living zone. BATHROOM A frameless mirror cabinet and wide wall-hung basin from Rogerseller deliver the perfect blend of form and function. BEDROOM (opposite) A leather bedhead introduces a textural note to the space, where wall-hung fixtures such as the ISM HD3 wall light and Fabrikate-designed custom timber bedside make imaginative use of the room’s compact footprint.
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NEUTRAL TERRITORY Create a sense of space and light with classic pieces in natural timber, neutral linens and a hint of muted colour.
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“We could have done it cmpletely diferently and made it mre sterile, like sme other houseboats, but we wanted it to be a hme.”
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON
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Who lives here: Rachel Coppens, a stylist, and her son, Louka, 4. Style of home: A converted red-brick barn in the countryside outside the French city of Lille, renovated from the ground up and extended to create a welcoming three-bedroom home. Two years. The first stage took 15 months, and the second, to repair flood damage, six months.
CHRISTMAS TREE The faux Christmas tree, lightly frosted and decorated with baubles in white, cream and gold, is the centrepiece of this festive setting. Paper stars from IKEA add to the simple scheme. DINING ROOM Rachel has created a warm dining space with an ochre wall and carpenter’s workbench adorned with cactus pots from H&M Home, assorted candelabra and green pottery from Morocco.
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celebrate Christmas than in a barn – although this beautifully restored space, all soaring ceilings, whitewashed brickwork, tactile timber and light-reflecting surfaces, is a far cry from its original incarnation as a brick-built stable. The transformation from farm building to family home is the work of interior stylist Rachel Coppens. “As soon as I saw this place, with its exposed framework and cathedral roof, I knew that I had found our home,” says Rachel. “There was everything I loved – volume, untouched space and nature all around.” At the time, Rachel was living in a converted silk factory in the centre of Lille in northern France, but was looking to move to the country before her son Louka was born. “I wanted to have outdoor areas as well as big, open-plan spaces,” says Rachel, who found just what she wanted in this lofty building on the outskirts of Lille. “I love to start from scratch and dream up my own home. I could easily imagine living here.” Rachel, who has renovating form, was heavily involved in the project from the planning stage through to the finish. The 95-square-metre barn proper has been converted into an expansive living area with an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area, whose airy dimensions perfectly accommodate a generous Christmas tree studded with glittering baubles. A broad corridor leads through to a 130-square-metre extension, which houses the master suite, two further bedrooms, a powder room and bathroom. Structural elements that could be conserved, such as the exposed framework, were restored and their natural beauty left to form an eye-catching feature complemented by stretches of whitewashed original brick. Elsewhere, the walls were clad with panelling for insulation. Not everything went according to plan. The barn’s newly laid timber parquet flooring had to be replaced by concrete anhydrite flooring, covered with a white epoxy resin, after it sufered extensive water damage. Having finished the wooden floor, Rachel went away on holiday. “We came back home to find ourselves knee-deep in water,” says Rachel. A combination of heavy rain – “like a tsunami!” – and the slope of the ground around the barn had flooded the house. “It was a complete shock,” she says. “I didn’t have the strength to start all over again and decided to entrust the second phase of the work to others!” She made the most of the situation, however, by having the level of the flooring raised and underfloor heating installed, and the calamity did have one silver lining: “At the end of the day, we have gained in comfort and light,” says Rachel.
LIVING “It’s so cosy here that, once installed on the sofa, it’s hard to move!” says Rachel about her favourite area, the living room. Either side of the fireplace two sofas from Mon Salon à Moi face each other across a handmade cofee table crafted from a pallet and castors. Cushions and candlesticks from H&M Home add to the warmth of the room. Festive reindeers and metal tray from Famiflora.
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bright idea An all-white interior doesn’t have to feel cold or sterile. Here, Rachel adds depth with textured cushions, rugs, rattan, plants and natural timber.
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bright idea Don’t be overwhelmed by a cathedral-style ceiling – it lets you play around with scale. Rachel installed an oversized pendant light from Art-Coco to give an industrial-meets-rustic vibe to the dining space.
KITCHEN The kitchen worktops, made from former railway sleepers, bring a rustic touch to the contemporary Ixina kitchen cabinets. The bar stools from Søstrene Grene and wooden letter from H&M Home add warmth. A photograph of a tropical scene from Pinterest lends a relaxed feel to the space. DINING A second-hand bench from Leboncoin surrounds the timber table made by Rachel.
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“The white floor brightens things up and adds a more modern touch to the house.” As soon as the damage had been dealt with, Rachel – who trained as a visual merchandiser before an internship with a photographic stylist encouraged her to switch creative tracks – turned her attention to the interior design. Her style is a melting pot of rustic and ethnic bohemian influences, with an emphasis on texture and tactile timber. Travels to far-flung destinations such as Morocco, Asia and South America are a source of inspiration, and as an interior stylist she has the inside track on the best places to find furniture. “I am lucky to live in Lille and near Belgium, in a region full of interior design stores and antiques shops,” says Rachel, who sourced the railway sleepers for her kitchen benchtops at a local architectural salvage store. Further evidence of her hands-on approach to interior design comes in the shape of some of her furniture. She crafted the
dining table from timber planking, and when she couldn’t find the teepee bed that she dreamt of for her son’s bedroom, she made one herself. “I learnt to use a jigsaw during my carpentry lessons while doing the visual merchandising course,” says Rachel. “I quickly came to enjoy DIY. It allows me to make my own unique pieces of furniture at a low cost.” Seasonal touches in the form of sparkling fairy lights, stars and gold objets glitter and gleam against a harmonious backdrop of materials and tones. Wood, cushions, soft rugs and an array of candles create a homely setting, perfect for Yuletide celebrations – while the Christmas tree, decorated in varying shades of white and gold that work seamlessly with the restrained scheme, only adds to the magic of European winter evenings spent by the fire. See more of Rachel’s styling work at rachelstyliste.com or on Instagram @rachelstyliste
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star performer Create visual interest in a monochromatic room with mirrors of diferent shapes and sizes, bold artwork and grouped assorted candles.
MASTER BEDROOM The main bedroom, with its own dressing room and bathroom, is part of the barn’s extension. The La Redoute bed is dressed in bedlinen and cushions from IKEA, with a floating shelf displaying Rachel’s artworks and objets. A black feature wall and faux fireplace (above right and opposite) add a stylish note to the monochromatic scheme, which is grounded by a geometric vinyl rug. Rachel injects personality with an eye mirror, stool from Morocco and striking photography.
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RUSTIC CHARM Create a vintage farmhouse feel with pieces in natural timber.
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BATHROOM In the bathroom, an old workbench has been converted into a vanity that accommodates twin vessel basins and swan neck taps. Subway tiles in a herringbone pattern form a stylish splashback as well as a ledge for the pair of circular IKEA mirrors. A rustic ladder is repurposed as a towel rack. LOUKA’S BEDROOM The stylist made her son’s teepee bed herself from wooden brackets over which she draped a wildlife-print fabric. A leopard-print rug adds to the room’s exotic theme. The fur throw is from Zara Home and bedspread and chest of drawers are both from IKEA.
STYLING ASSISTANCE: BELINDA GRINTER & GEORGIE FITZGERALD. ‘WAVERLEY 1989 BASE’ DINING TABLE, AMY QUINN FOR JAMES RICHARDSON FURNITURE. ETHNICRAFT NORDIC 2 DRAWER CONSOLE, GLOBEWEST. OBJECT ON CONSOLE: ‘LPG VESSEL’, INDUSTRIA X. ARTWORK ABOVE CONSOLE: STILL LIFE III BY KIMMY HOGAN, GREENHOUSE INTERIORS
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A calming palette and clever fit-out deliver a relaxed coastal holiday home where walk-in, walk-out living is a priority WORDS & STYLING JULIA GREEN PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB
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Who lives here: Joe Bartolo, managing director of construction company Civilex; his wife Olivia, a human resources manager; their children Kayden, 11, and Mila, 8; and Chester, a two-and-a-half year old Hungarian Vizsla. Style of home: A newly built townhouse in the Victorian coastal town of Torquay, tweaked to ofer the family a lowmaintenance getaway. The year-long planning process was followed by a nine-month build.
kitchen and dining V-groove cabinetry conceals small appliances for a clean, tidy look, while pale timber barstools from Design By Them fit seamlessly with the neutral palette and simple dining table, designed by Amy Quinn for James Richardson Furniture. A brushed steel pendant with leather strap from Lights Lights Lights highlights the dining space.
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“ We focused on a calming palette, layered textures and graphic artworks as a nod to the family’s relaxed but sophisticated style.” JESSICA BETTENAY, INTERIOR DESIGNER
living area A combination of natural textures and tones – from the grey handwoven rug from Armadillo & Co and Globe West sofa to the unique handpainted stool from Pop and Scott and cushions from Pony Rider and Bonnie and Neil – adds warmth and contributes to the light and airy feel.
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(STUDY, TOP RIGHT) UT DRINKS TROLLEY, INDUSTRIA X. POPPY ARMCHAIR, GLOBEWEST. CASHMERE THROW, LINEN AND MOORE. ROUND CONCRETE POT, THE MINIMALIST. ARTWORK BY ALI MCNABNEY STEVENS.
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wning a seaside holiday house is a dream of many, particularly city dwellers keen for a more relaxed pace of life. Victorians Joe and Olivia Bartolo, one such couple, were looking for a weekender where family outings to the beach were only a short walk away, delivering a break from their hectic city lifestyle. Not for them, though, the traditional 1950s-era fibro shack. Instead, the pair had a modern, low-maintenance abode in mind, and found just that when construction company Civilex, of which Joe and Olivia are directors, began building a block of units in the seaside town of Torquay. Joe had fond childhood memories of visiting the scenic surfing town, and its proximity to Melbourne was a further drawcard.
DREAM IT. Centrally positioned close to beaches and shops, the project met Joe and Olivia’s main requirement of a key location, and they snapped up one of the three-bedroom townhouses. However, they soon discovered the floorplan needed tweaking to cater to their lifestyle. Joe engaged design firm Resident Avenue to tackle the changes and gave them carte blanche to decorate the home from the ground up. “The family wanted a beach house they could walk into after a busy week and have everything they needed, and somewhere they could leave after a weekend with everything in its place,” explains Resident Avenue’s senior designer Jessica Bettenay, who worked with Joe and Olivia on the project. “Low maintenance was key.” There was also a desire for premium finishes that used natural textures and tones to deliver a light, airy and relaxed coastal vibe and connection to the outdoors, all the while ofering a sleek and modern take on the traditional beach house.
Strap pendant, $900 $900, Lights Lights Lights, lightslightslights.com.au. ‘Maison’ PurePlank engineered timber flooring, $86/sqm, Havwoods, havwoods.com.au.
Athena benchtop, $590/lineal metre (installed), Smartstone, smartstone.com.au.
Joe and Olivia’s wishlist + “An easily maintained weekend getaway with enough storage so we can put everything away and keep it ordered and low fuss. + “Maximised kitchen space to allow for lots of cooking and give us an appliance cupboard to hide everything away.” + “Interesting and beautiful finishes without over capitalising on the property. Timber floorboards with a soft grey undertone to create a light, beachy feel, and decorative light fittings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.”
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entry hallway The sleek, Nordic-inspired Bloomingville bench with unique leather strap detail creates a chic sitting spot in the entrance hallway. A graphic print by Caroline Walls completes the picture.
(HALLWAY, THIS PAGE) BLOOMINGVILLE BENCH, CLICKON FURNITURE. PRINT: THE WOMEN IV BY CAROLINE WALLS, AND SAGE + CLARE RUG, GREENHOUSE INTERIORS. MUUTO THE DOTS, TOP 3 BY DESIGN. (BEDROOM OPPOSITE PAGE) PIPER BEDHEAD, HEATHERLY DESIGN. UNIVERSO POSITIVO BEDSIDE TABLE, GLOBE WEST. MOROCCO PRINT, NATHAN + JAC
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bedroom Pretty prints and pastels mix with rustic features such as the statement leather Heatherly Design bedhead, natural greenery, and chunky, comfy throws.
the best bits + the soft colour palette “We usually go for darker moodier schemes so it’s a surprise how much we enjoy the tranquil softer colours. Subtle textures and material combinations give smaller spaces plenty of personality.” + tailored styling and design “We love that everything was chosen especially for us by Resident Avenue, from the lighting and furniture down to the crockery and towels!”
DESIGN IT. It was a deliberate response, Jessica says, to present a home where the family could unwind, via both low-maintenance living and an easy ambience. “Given that this was a holiday home, we needed to find finishes that were superior in quality but sensible in price,” she says. “Clever design doesn’t always mean top-of-the-range product. There are some amazing products in the Australian market place that deliver exceptional quality with a sensible price tag.” Jessica rearranged the footprint of the kitchen to create more storage, introducing cupboards to conceal things such as the toaster and kettle. “We also made the bathroom bigger upstairs and added a separate toilet by removing a cupboard, as ample storage had been injected elsewhere,” she says. The floorboards and carpet were selected for their user-friendly soft grey undertones, delivering a light, beachy feel, with the palette extended to the muted quartz benchtops in Smartstone Athena. “It provides a fantastic, durable option, again with a warm grey throughout,” adds Jessica. Neutral materials such as leather accents, wall panelling and feature tiles add interest while maintaining a timeless look. “It was about clean, simple materials, elements which added new layers and texture,” explains Jessica.
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bathroom The light, bright feel extends to the bathroom, where sleek cupboards provide ample storage and hard-wearing yet luxurious surfaces contribute to the minimalist vibe.
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DO IT. The process from design to decorating was reasonably seamless thanks largely to the committed working relationship between the designer and her clients. “The key to a successful building collaboration is engaging the right designer,” says Joe. “It’s their expertise that can save you on money and mistakes. Jessica has been our go-to for three years, and intimately understands our lifestyle.” Entrusted with everything from helping to customise the floorplan and selecting materials, finishes and fixtures, through to choosing complementary décor pieces – everything from towels to art and furniture – the result is a cohesive and sophisticated holiday home. “Adding colour and interest from the decorating elements allows the home to feel warm,” says Jessica. “It would have been easy to come in and say, ‘Let’s do white’. But it was about going that extra mile with texture and subtle pattern, which makes for a really fresh and detailed look – and something that’s a bit more personable.” The functionality of the space also means there is more time for the family to enjoy their time by the sea. Kayden and Mila divide their time between the beach and the skate park, while Chester enjoys making the most of Torquay’s extensive coastline. “We love our walk-in, walk-out beach house,” says Joe.
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KIDS’ BEDROOM: ASSORTED BEDLINEN, KIP & CO. BATHROOM: STOOL, RIGBY’S HOMEWARES. ‘O VESSEL’, REDUXR. (OPPOSITE) MAIN BEDROOM: RUPERT BEDHEAD, HEATHERLY DESIGN. SPIRAL PENDANT, MARMOSET FOUND. LINEN, KIP & CO. SIDE TABLE, GLOBE WEST. PRINT: GIVE ME WINGS BY ADELAIDE MOURD, PENNY FARTHING DESIGN HOUSE
A bunk bed with stowaway trundle from House of Orange maximises space while fun, colourful furnishings create a comfy retreat for the kids.
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lessons learnt “Reliable trades are essential on a new build as any small delay costs money. We have learned to team up with a trustworthy group and fortunately, we find mistakes are few and far between.” JOE BARTOLO, OWNER
Layered textures, patterns and colours combine with a statement bedhead in asphalt linen from Heatherly Design for sophisticated efect. A textural pendant light fitting adds a stylish focal point.
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the family
the expert
Architect Andrew Benn advises this Sydney family on how to use their space with a staggered master plan
Aram and Sama and their children, (from left) Ayla, Ari and Rania.
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the story so far Aram and Sama Farzad were on the hunt for a new home, but they couldn’t aford to buy this one. The four-bedroom Federation house on a large block in Sydney’s Kensington was out of their budget… but there was no harm in taking a sneaky peek, right? That was two years ago. “The ceilings sold it to me,” says Sama, who fell in love with the overload of period charm before the pair stretched themselves to buy the house. With three children – Ayla, 9, Rania, 7, and Ari, 3 – the couple wanted room to entertain and plenty of space for the kids to play. So far, they’ve made some cosmetic changes to make the house more liveable while they decide what to do in the long term. On the wish list is a better layout, separation for growing kids, and more bathrooms. “This is it for us,” says Sama. “We love our house and we want to grow into it.”
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what the real estate agent says... the realtor Greg Carr McGrath Edgecliff
“This area is known as West Kensington. It’s a conservation area, and there are lots of lovely Federation houses. Seven out of ten of the best prices in the suburb this year have been in this pocket. The demographic is dominated by people who have been here forever, and young families moving
into the area. Buyers love the character, ideally combined with modern living. Aram and Sama’s house sits on 950 square metres, which is a huge block for a suburb that’s less than six kilometres from the CBD. There’s been a significant price spike in the last few years. Things have levelled out now, but
there’s still plenty of competition for these houses. Aram and Sama paid around $2.5 million for it in 2016 and there’s huge potential here to extend and improve. A renovation by architect Luigi Rosselli in a neighbouring street broke the suburb record at just over $5.5 million last year.”
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THE SOLUTION:
“Demolish the entire back section and start again”
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Andrew’s assessment Andrew Benn architect and director of Benn + Penna Architecture (bennandpenna.com)
What a wonderful house – and what a lot of space! Houses like this so close to the city are rare. It has lovely proportions and that sturdy feeling you get when a home is set on good foundations. It was built towards the end of the Federation era in 1912, and is a particularly ornate example of that architecture – the columns are a standout. It’s superbly intact and it has obviously been much loved.
This is an old house and the best part is the original Federation cottage at the front. It’s solidly built and faces north east so gets good light through bay windows. To the rear is a large extension with the kitchen and fourth bedroom that is cold in winter, hot in summer and riddled with asbestos. I’d demolish the entire back section and start again. Then I’d suggest a classic layout of bedrooms and formal living at the front of the central corridor – the ‘quiet zone’ – and a brand new extension for living/dining/ entertaining at the back. As the kids get older they can have their own living room and, above the extension, we can have a master suite for the parents. If you’re going up on an old house you often can’t rely on the foundations to bear the weight, but if the addition is new and separate, the builders will have a clean slate.
old vs new A build is always more eficient and cheaper if you can keep the old and the new separate, rather than trying to stitch them together. And the more space you have to play with the better, so there are no limitations here. I would design the new floor plan with a short glass hallway from the old to the new, with garden either side, and house the new extension in a freestanding pavilion. This will serve to break
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the space and liberate the new, at the same time maintaining a clear line of sight from front to back. The aspect here could be a challenge, as the back of the house faces south; so with the freestanding pavilion we could have a whole new north-facing wall to the extension that would flood light into the back.
the pool Aram and Sama are keen to include a pool. I’d suggest putting this in first, as the excavation will be messy, but at least the access is good for the builders. It would be spectacular to have the pool embedded into the back of the house. There would be a lot of regulations to negotiate but it would be beautiful to see the soothing colours and the reflected light from so many parts of the house. I’d love to see a cabana on the back boundary that would overlook the other end of the pool. This could then be used as a multi-functional space – teen retreat or guest accommodation.
the master plan ‘House for life’ is a great brief and any good architect will work with you on a long-term plan. A master plan provides a road map for future development decisions and is important if you need to stagger the budget, or you have long-term ideas about what needs to change as your family grows up.
ADVICE PROVIDED IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A STARTING POINT. LOOK INTO YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE STARTING ANY RENOVATION WORK. PHOTOGRAPHY: (HALLWAY) ALAMY STOCK, (POOL) ARMELLE HABIB, (OPEN PLAN) BROOKE HOLM. STYLING: (OPEN PLAN) MARSHA GOLEMAC
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MOODBOARD ODBOARD “A build is always more eff icient and cheaper if you can keep the old and the new separate, rather than trying to stitch them together” AND REW BEN N, ARC HITECT
pool Connecting the house to the pool would make it a striking feature.
glass hallway A short, glazed passage can seamlessly join old and new. open plan Floor-to-ceiling windows create a light-filled living area.
twice as nice Find pieces that can double up in a multi-functional space.
Round nesting side tables, $499/set of 2, West Elm, westelm.com.au. ‘Como’ wall system, $1279, BoConcept, boconcept.com.au.
‘Frode’ sofa bed, $2799, Innovation Living, innovationsofabeds. com.au.
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Flexible design is key if you end up with parents (or adult kids) living at your place. The experts share their advice on making it work for everyone WORDS JOHANNA LEGGATT
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omes that can accommodate two or more generations living under the same roof are back in vogue. The combination of steep house prices and an ageing population is resulting in more children staying at home longer, and elderly parents moving back in with their adult children with an eye on needing assistance further down the track. With blocks getting smaller and land becoming pricier, it also makes sense for families to combine resources. According to research compiled by City Futures Research Centre at UNSW, about 20 per cent of the Australian population now lives in a multi-generational household, and it’s a trend that builders have duly noted. “Probably five years ago, the ‘guest suite’ version of a floor plan didn’t sell at all,” says Stephen Thompson, managing director at Allworth Homes. “But now our most popular designs are floor plans with guest suites.” Here’s what you need to know if you’re renovating or designing with family in mind.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS WARNES, (OPPOSITE) KATHERINE LU. STYLING: (THIS PAGE) NATALIE WALTON
More and more families are turning to multi-generational home solutions.
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design basics Consider who you need to accommodate, and take a look around your home to see whether it’s possible to reconfigure your existing layout. Ideally, you’re looking to create a zone that your family members can call their own, such as a bedroom-ensuite set-up with enough space to fit a sitting area. If your home already has two living areas, you’re well placed for a multi-generational renovation. “That second living space, maybe with a next-door powder room, could easily be turned into a bedroom and ensuite arrangement,” says Stephen. A multi-storied house can lend itself well to creating private zones, but access is a key factor; elderly relatives may struggle with stairs, making an upper-level renovation unsuitable. On the other hand, turning your top floor over to your adult children – especially if you can close it of in some way – might be just the ticket. For bigger adjustments, it pays to plan ahead. “Talk to an architect and create a masterplan that projects as far into the future as possible,” says Andrew Benn from Benn + Penna Architecture, who created an award-winning, multi-generational home for his own family from two adjacent Balmain terraces. “Maybe even put your development application in to council with more than you may end up doing, just to give you that flexibility.”
especially for older relatives, try to include a bedroom, bathroom and separate kitchen-living area that is spacious enough for entertaining. However, there are some design tricks that can make the most of a smaller studio footprint for older teenagers or adult children, such as fitting a mezzanine sleeping platform or incorporating a wall bed. Another idea that is gaining traction, especially on inner-city blocks, is building an apartment above the garage, with rear access via the laneways. “Often the home is on a long thin block, so if someone is living at the far end of the block over the garage, then privacy is not an issue,” explains Andrew Benn. “Usually, the cost is kept down, too, because the builders have good access down the back lane, and the granny flats tend to add value.” As a bonus, services such as power and water can be metered separately, which can help avoid potential arguments over the home’s running costs.
pretty and practical
When it comes to the home’s aesthetics, satisfying the diferent generations’ ideas of a beautiful interior can be tricky, especially if your grandmother wants to move her collection of much-loved antique furniture into your pared-back, Scandi-style home. Hiving of a separate zone makes it easier to embrace style diferences, but where you have communal spaces, make sure everyone has a say rather than allowing one faction to dictate the whole look. “It’s fair Extending? Think out rather than up. “Usually mobility is a big issue, that the home reflects everyone’s tastes to a degree,” says interiors so the best option would be to consider an addition on the ground stylist Naomi Findlay, who recommends agreeing on the ‘hero’ floor,” says Andrew. “If your block is wide enough, you could build items of the house and then adding individual touches. “These days, an add-on to the side of the home.” In the terraces that Andrew and interior designs are very fluid, so contemporary and classic can be his family share with his mother, the houses are separate domains, hybrids of a few diferent styles,” she explains. “You can also unite while the backyards connect up towards the rear to become the your diferent styles through pops of colour or texture.” communal area. “If you build a side wing, both generations could There are practical considerations to be thought of too. Bear in have access to the garden and you could even zone the garden mind that a grandparent may require a warmer room than the rest into separate spaces, depending on its of the household in cold weather, so you size,” explains Andrew. may want to fit a heating system that allows you to set diferent temperatures in diferent zones. Good lighting, non-slip If you have room on your block, building surfaces, handrails and lever doorknobs a self-contained studio in the backyard and tapware are among the inclusions can be a great solution to housing more that will make life easier and safer for STEPHEN THOMPSON,ALLWORTH HOMES than one generation. At a minimum, and both elderly and very young relatives.
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Architect Andrew Benn’s award-winning multigenerational home made use of two adjacent terraces in Balmain, NSW.
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HAPPY FAMILY + If pressed for space, consider dividing your living zone: perhaps a quiet corner alcove and main communal area. + Choose hot water systems with significant capacity to cater for more people in your home. + Consider zoning heating, cooling and security systems so that diferent parts of the house can be controlled independently. + Acoustics are important; fitted carpet and window coverings can make a real diference to noise levels in the home.
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BUYER’S GUIDE
ceiling fans If your home needs a delicate draught, a stiff breeze or anything in between, check out these cooling choices WORDS JANE PARBURY
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he ceiling fan is one of those household essentials in which form and function can be perfectly married. The latest styles range from graceful good looks to fabulous statement-makers, and they’re useful year-round to help keep you cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Here’s what you need to know.
size matters When it comes to ceiling fans, size is actually everything. “A small fan in a large room will have to work twice as hard to cool you of, while a large fan in a small room may create an uncomfortable
amount of airflow,” says Beacon Lighting’s Denise Hammond. For a small to medium-sized room up to 4m x 5m, select a fan with 122cm blades, suggests Denise, while blades of 132cm-plus will suit a room size of up to 6m x 6m. In a large, open-plan space, you may need two or more models. It’s less the number of blades than the shape of the aerofoil that truly determines the efectiveness of the fan, explains Sarah Johnston of Big Ass Fans. “Our aerofoil design includes an upswept blade angle, that has been designed to provide greater air flow and therefore more efective coverage of a room in comparison to traditional ceiling fans,” she says.
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cool runnings Add a sophisticated touch to your space with a sleek fan in black, white or silver
‘Aero’ fan with LED light, $449, Beacon Lighting, beaconlighting.com.au.
Hunter ‘Industrie II’ fan, $449, Urban Lighting, urbanlighting.com.au.
Aeratron AE2+ 43inch DC ceiling fan, $525, Lighting Illusions, lightingillusions.com.au.
Aeratron Aeratron AE3+ 60inch DC ceiling fan with light, $1288, Lighting Illusions, lightingillusions.com.au.
Big Ass ‘Haiku Luxe Series’ fan, from $2495, bigassfans.com. ThreeSixty ‘Modn-3’ 52inch ceiling fan, $238, Bunnings, bunnings.com.au.
perfect positioning “Blades need to be at least 2.1m from the floor,” says builder Patrick Toner of All Things Building (allthingsbuilding.com.au), so if you have low or standard 2.4m ceilings you’ll need to look for a low-profile model that can be fitted flush to the ceiling. “Most fans come with a ball canopy fixing method, which means fans can be mounted on sloping, vaulted or flat ceilings,” explains Denise. For high or raked ceilings, an extension rod might be necessary to actually bring the fan down to an eficient height. In a small room with one fan, centering it is logical for both aesthetics and eficiency. However in a large bedroom, it might make better sense to position it over the bed for relief on hot nights. In an expansive, open-plan room, consider using fans to ‘zone’ spaces, such as placing one over your sitting area and one above the dining table. Be aware that fans need to be fitted securely to joists or blocking, and should be positioned away from downlights to prevent flickering. “There’s no hard and fast rule for this distance,” says Patrick. “It depends on how far the fan is from the ceiling and the angle of light from your downlights. Ask your builder and electrician for advice.”
power benefits Fans don’t cool the air, they just move it around the room. “The faster the air moves over your skin, the more it works to evaporate perspiration, which is the mechanism your body uses to cool itself,” explains Denise Hammond. A ceiling fan demands just a fraction of the power needs of an air conditioner, and using both together can reap serious energy-saving benefits. “The two work well in tandem by dropping the initial temperature of a room, and then circulating that colder air,” says Denise.
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Minka Aire ‘Artemis’ fan with light, $689, Beacon Lighting, beaconlighting.com.au.
natural selection Timber fans create warm appeal and give a natural edge to your interiors Aeratron FR 50inch DC ceiling fan, $519, Lighting Illusions, lightingillusions.com.au.
Madeira DC fan with LED light, $499, Early Settler, earlysettler.com.au.
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LIGHTEN UP FANS WITH BUILT-IN LIGHTS DO DOUBLE DUTY.
Conversely, there are similar benefits in cold months, when reverse-function ceiling fans can be switched over to run clockwise, pushing down the available heat to warm the room better – a bonus for high-ceilinged rooms and even outdoors. “Used in conjunction with high outdoor heaters, this function makes your outdoor room a perfect entertaining spot all year round,” says Patrick. Beyond simply cooling or helping to heat your outdoor room, using a ceiling fan in an outside area has an extra perk. “Fans aid in keeping flies of your food when entertaining as they don’t like the moving air,” says interior designer Sarah Nolen of Birdblack Design. A fan to be used alfresco must be suitable for outdoors.
style guide Time was, the ceiling fan came in white and – er, white. Not so now, says Sarah Nolen. “Manufacturers are thinking about the shape and colours and how they can work in harmony with multiple styles,” she says. For style cues, look to the design of your home, as well as the efect you want. “For a Hamptons efect, I will select a fan that has large curved fins to balance the surrounding look,” adds Sarah. “If you have a high ceiling, a bolder style of fan will draw attention, which in turn will draw your eye up, accentuating the ceiling height. In smaller rooms I prefer a streamlined efect, so that it ‘disappears’.” Fan blades are typically made of metal, plastic, timber or plywood, with the choice of materials influencing the price. Some fans have built-in lights, which solves the dilemma presented by making your fan, rather than a pendant light, the centre point of the room. Typically, the light can be operated independently so the fan can remain of even when the light is on.
show stoppers Invest in a statement fan to suit your style
‘Fijian II’ 132cm fan, $369, Beacon Lighting, beaconlighting.com.au.
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL FUL SCULPTURAL RAL FANS PROVIDE VIDE GN A DESIGN FEATURE AND CENTRE POINT OINT PLAN IN OPEN-PLAN S. SPACES.
Mercator ‘White Cooya’ 130cm fan, $229, Bunnings, bunnings.com.au.
Fanimation ‘Torto’ 52inch fan, $799.98, Amazon, amazon.com.
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BEDROOM NEWS
pillow talk Rise and shine with beautiful new pieces to bring any snooze zone to life
Billy idle Relax and recline in a richly coloured velvet beanbag, made in Melbourne. Nathan + Jac’s ‘Billy’ comes in eight colours, including ‘Forest’, for $230. Head to nathanjac.com.au.
hangin’ around Storage space can be an issue in smaller bedrooms. Not any more, thanks to the sleek Nofu ‘654’ ash clothing rack, $1709. At 180cm x 180cm, there’s plenty of room to hang, store and stack, plus a built-in mirror. Visit curiousgrace.com.au.
YAY OR NAY
…mismatched bed linen Belinda Gallo of In the Sac weighs in The deal: Sheets, quilts and pillowcases in diferent colours and patterns can be used together to create a unique scheme in your bedroom. The pros: It’s great from a budget point of view as you can give your bedroom a small makeover by purchasing a quilt cover in the season’s latest pattern or colour and combining it with sheets and pillowcases you already have. The cons: If you have a statement bedhead (a current trend), mismatched linens can take the focus away from your carefully chosen piece. The verdict: Nay! There are so many beautiful sets of co-ordinating linen available in new-season colours and, if you keep your bedding in the same shade, it will complement, rather than detract from, your bedhead, art or other features, to create a clean, sophisticated look. Visit inthesac.com.au.
fringe benefits Gently frayed edges add a relaxed feel to the luxury of a linen and cotton blend. Aura Home’s ‘Chambray Fringe’ quilt cover, $229/Queen, and pillowcases, $29.95 each, ensure serene shuteye. Go to aurahome.com.au.
down to earth Cushions never fail to transform a bedroom. Give yours an earthy makeover with Città’s cotton velvet round covers in (from top) Bronze, Petal and Carrot, $49.90 each. Find them at cittadesign.com.
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GAME OF THROWS We’re at the time of year when using a throw for added warmth isn’t as much of a concern — but as a decorative layer, the ‘Khadi’ cotton throw from L&M Home, $154, adds handmade appeal. Cuddle up at lmhome.com.au.
the fridge The biggest families will be sorted with the mighty KitchenAid ‘Fjord’ side-by-side refrigerator, $10,999, from Camberwell refrig gera Electrics, camberwellelectrics.com.au. Electtrics, camberwellelectrics.com.a
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bright sparks Flick the switch and glow with pride at the result. 1. ‘Cooper’ pendant light in Aspen Green, $420, Coco Flip, cocoflip.com.au. 2. ‘Turn 01’ wall light, $980, Douglas & Bec, douglasandbec.com. 3. Woud ‘Tangent’ table lamp in Desert Sand, $779, Floc Studio, flocstudio.com.au.
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the hand handle Shayne Fox Design Designs’ ‘Pyra 7’ bronze hardwar hardware from Spark & Burnish, Burnish $105, instantly turns a kitchen from drab to fab. Check it out at sparkandburnish. com.au.
What’s cooking on our kitchen wishlist this month
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Melbourne-made and truly world-class, Plyroom’s ‘Cabine’ natural ply piece, $1590, ticks all the boxes. It’s made to order, you can remove the legs and wall-mount it, sliding doors hide lots of space and it’s sturdy and versatile enough to work in any room. What more do you need? Go to plyroom.com.au.
the appliances Smeg’s ‘Dolce Stil Novo’ collection, a collaboration with architect Guido Canali, is sophisticated and sleek, with copper or stainless steel detailing on a black glass finish. The range includes multiple appliances to suit any cook. Visit dolcestilnovo.com.au.
GROWTH POTENTIAL Plan for Junior’s future with the ‘Mid-Century Convertible’ cot from West Elm, $699 (mattress sold separately). Its metal platform has two heights, which means you can adapt it when it’s toddler time, and timber tones will never go out of style. Visit westelm.com.au.
the accessory Utopia Goods’ gorgeous designs are now available in a range of plywood trays — (clockwise, from top left) ‘Black Wattle Grey’, $89; ‘Banksia Blush’, $89; ‘Native Meadow Charcoal’, $129; ‘Paradise Ultramarine’, $129; and ‘Native Posy Powder Blue’, $89. utopiagoods.com.
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declutter mornings If you’re always in a rush, streamline your routine with Peter’s help WORDS PETER WALSH
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Peter Walsh, the ‘get your whole life organised guy’, is an Aussie currently based in Los Angeles.
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Our alarms go of at 6.30am, the chaos of the morning begins and we always feel like we’re running late. Either one of the kids has walked out the door forgetting to grab their homework or I’ve misplaced my keys. Can you give me some advice to help me make my morning run a little more smooth? Michelle, Annandale, NSW I know you’re waiting for me to reveal magic hints that will shave those precious minutes of your schedule. Frankly, I’m sure, if you were to Google it, you would find pages of ‘hacks’ where people demonstrate things such as how to apply your make-up while sipping your tea and walking the dog. Some of these ideas are good, but they don’t always make the big change in people’s lives that I believe they’re looking for. Instead, Michelle, I’m going to ofer you the two most important pieces of organising advice I can give you. If you learn just these two things and incorporate them into your life, you will save time and feel far more relaxed and in control – every single day.
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Tip 1: Everything has its place. I am a big fan of what I call ‘old wisdom’ and recall that my grandmother often used to say there should be “a place for everything and everything should be in its place”.
Think how you might apply this to your home and daily life. What things do you constantly need or use every morning? Make a list. My guess is they’re things like keys, wallet or purse, kids’ schoolbags and homework, lunches, and perhaps a few other things specific to you and your family. If you designate a place where each of these things lives, and if they’re all near each other by the door, you’ll quickly and easily see what’s there and what you still need to gather. When you don’t have to scramble to look, you’ll feel far more in control. And the added benefit is that everyone in your family knows where things belong when it comes time to put them away. Tip 2: Routines are your friend. If you embrace this friend, I promise your life will be easier! Quit the habit of just putting things down. Instead, put them away. When you walk in the door, put the keys in the exact same spot every time. When you put your purse or wallet down, make sure it’s exactly where it’s supposed to be. When the kids finish their homework, the last step for them should be to gather it up, put it back in their schoolbag and put the bag right by the front door, in the space designated for their bags. Additionally, set up time routines. When are the lunches thought out? When are the outfits arranged? Who feeds the pets and walks the dog each day, and when? Don’t get into a stressful situation – plan ahead. Solid routines help establish a clear sense of order. I’m a big believer that the more you get done at night before bed, the faster and easier your mornings will become. Look, things happen. We know they will. So, instead of getting thrown of track when something unexpected turns up, plan extra time for it. Organising isn’t just about your stuf – it’s about the way you live your life. The most organised people do have some magic, in their time-preparation and ability to think ahead. Be that person. Start small. Set up one new routine for yourself and your family, get everyone on board and stick to it. Then, assuming it’s as painless as I expect it to be, add more. Soon, you’ll be living a far more organised, less-stressful life. Trust me!
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Set up one new routine for yourself – a place for your keys. Find that nice bowl you received as a gift, which has been sitting in a cupboard, and take it out. Put it by the door. From now on, whenever you come in or go out of the house, put your keys there – not in your pockets, not back in your purse and definitely not on the kitchen bench. The time you’ll save by not having to look through the entire house for your keys will be pretty surprising.
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The garden studio at Shelley Craft’s family home mixes practicality with sunny style
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDY MACPHERSON
With a cantilevered concrete slab underlit with LED lighting, this garden studio is no ordinary guest accommodation. The structure, which appears to float of the lawn, was designed with durability in mind, with concrete and timber chosen to withstand its beachside location. Shelley also sited the bedroom close to the property’s front entry, to allow her guests some independence from the main house. Turn the page to see more of her Byron Bay garden.
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STUDIO The studio, designed by architect Harley Graham and built by Ben Jollife of Jbuilds, fits perfectly with the relaxed holiday feel of Shelley’s house in Byron Bay. The AWS Vantage sliding doors make the indoor/outdoor transition seamless. Aldo, the family’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, finds the perfect spot to rest.
The Block’s Shelley Craft revamps her Byron Bay garden to include a studio that’s perfect for kids, visitors and summer parties
welcome
WORDS VICTORIA BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY ANDY MACPHERSON
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hen you move to Byron
Bay, a stream of guests follows, as television presenter Shelley Craft discovered in 2016 when she moved to the hipster hotspot after several years living in the hinterland. She and her husband Christian Sergiacomi, a real estate agent, snagged a Paul Uhlmann-designed modernist style house in town, with a big tropical garden and pool. While the quarter-acre block – a relative rarity in town, where many blocks have been subdivided – was big enough to accommodate daughters Milla, 8, and Eadie, 6, as well Rhodesian Ridgeback Aldo, it was a bit squeezy when friends came to town. “Really, the idea started with us wanting to make better use of the outdoor space,” says Shelley. “The beautiful big garden was a luxury, but we wanted it to be a little bit more useful so that we could accommodate guests more easily.” The family brought architect Harley Graham on board because of his previous form with garden studios. “We are constantly exploring ways to reimagine the quarter-acre block to accommodate more than the suburban dream of a single house and garden,” says Harley. The studio’s design was driven by the existing house, which Shelley describes as having a ‘Slim Aarons vibe’, referencing mid-century Palm Springs architecture. “This project wasn’t about creating something to stand out, like you might see on The Block. It was about building something that would look like it had always been here,” she says. To this end, the roofline of the new studio was
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engineered to complement the lines of the main house, and was set lower than the treeline so as not to block any light. Tallow wood was used to line the ceiling of the studio to warm up the cool concrete floor, which provides a seamless connection with the garden thanks to sliding doors that open up the whole zone. “We designed the studio as an auxiliary space connecting the veranda area of the existing home, the lawn and the garden with a wide open corner,” explains architect Harley. The slab cantilevers out to ‘float’ above the lawn, actually a soft synthetic grass by Allweather. The low-maintenance turf, says Shelley, always looks immaculate. “It makes that whole outdoor area really useable,” she says. “It’s never soggy and there’s no mud through the house.” Inside, an open-plan living area and kitchenette lead to a bedroom and bathroom, decorated with a bold yellow ‘Rayos Del Sol’ tile from local supplier Jatana Interiors. “I saw that tile and just knew I had to design the bathroom around it,” says Shelley. “It just fitted perfectly with the feel of the house.” Shelley called on The Block landscaper Dave Franklin of Franklin Landscape & Design to resite several mature palm trees and pandanus to make room for the new studio, and to work with Astral Pools on a renovation of the swimming pool. “My brief for the pool was that it should look ice clear, like Wategos Beach on the best possible day,” says Shelley. The studio was finished a few months ago. “It’s been non-stop guests ever since, and it’s working exactly as I hoped it would,” says Shelley. “With summer coming, I’m seeing great pool parties ahead. We’ll open up the doors and it’ll be the perfect dance floor.” See more of Harley’s work at harleygraham.com.The studio’s builder was Ben Jollife from Jbuilds, Byron Bay, visit jbuilds.com.au. Visit Franklin Landscape & Design at franklinld.com.
STUDIO (opposite) The ‘Lo Chair’ by local furniture maker JD.Lee Furniture lends a mid-century vibe to the living area. BATHROOM (above, right) Shelley fell in love with the yellow ‘Rayos Del Sol’ tiles from Jatana Interiors, so much so that she designed the bathroom around them. KITCHEN (above, left and below) The brass inlay details on the cabinetry and Reece tumbled brass tapware add a little punch to the black concrete benchtop by Slabshapers. A wall hanging from The Dharma Door contributes to the relaxed coastal mood.
URBAN SANCTUARY
An inner-city Brisbane home blurs the boundaries between inside and out with a series of flexible spaces designed with family life in mind WORDS ANNA JOHNSON AND RICHARD BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK JONES
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BACK VIEW Access to the back garden of this addition to a 19th century worker’s cottage in Brisbane is down a series of steps and level changes leading from a semi-enclosed brick-clad living space. The brickwork continues under the house. POOL (opposite) Bookending the garden, the jacaranda-shaded pool features masonry detailing at its corner inspired by the work of Italian architect Carlo Scarpa.
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he original Queenslander cottage, a small, dimly
LIVING SPACE The new living area is cantilevered over the garden. An original brick chimney at the front of the house is referenced in new brickwork at the rear. WALL A nine-metre wall along the adjacent property boundary anchors the eastern edge of the outdoor living space. BACK STEPS (opposite) Beyond the swale, designed to capture the natural water flow across the block, lies a bricked, stepped terrace with enough space to hold a firepit and seating.
lit house, had very modest proportions and, unusually, plenty of brickwork: footings, a large, double-sized fireplace and a chimney. But as is typical of this type of building, the backyard was completely severed from the house and only accessible via a rickety deck. Jayson Blight of Blight Rayner Architecture and Melissa Blight of Twofold Studio wanted to reconnect landscape and building. In reworking and extending their family home in Highgate Hill, Brisbane, the couple initiated relationships between inside and out that begin at the entrance to the home and extend right through to the end of the 520-square-metre block. The dialogue with landscape starts at street level. Enclosing a small front garden and tree, a new deck and bench seat were added to the verandah. Further into the site, brickwork starts simply as walls and expands to form a sculptured opening. An inbuilt seat frames the landscaped courtyard, which is placed between the new extension and the original house. Challenging the domestic scale, the monumentality of the brickwork sets the tone for the new, semi-outdoor living and dining space. From house into the garden, the brickwork changes from a beige Bowral brick to a recycled red brick from an old 1880s kiln. Marking the transition into the back garden is a natural overland flow path for rainwater that runs across the middle of the site and connects to the adjoining properties. In the spatial sequence that starts from the end of the existing cottage, the outdoor room, dining room and kitchen form a contemporary loggia. The new addition holds the kitchen and dining room, with a retractable wall making the relationship with the outdoors and the rear garden totally open. “Walls and floors extend out from the inside, creating garden patios that maximise the inner city site, and more importantly enrich our social experience with the landscape,” says Jason.
This is an edited extract from Urban Sanctuary: The New Domestic Outdoors by Anna Johnson and Richard Black, published by Thames & Hudson, $70.
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“We designed a series of garden spaces that support the landscape and allow family gathering” JASON AND MELISSA BLIGHT, HOME OWNERS
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from farm to table
A new book from The Farm at Byron Bay celebrates wholesome food to share
“One of the most rewarding ways to connect is through the growing and sharing of food” EMMA & TOM LANE, AUTHORS
SPRING FENNEL RECIPE BY LYNETTE DOOLEY (GREENS FROM THE FARM). HERBAL VINEGAR RECIPE BY BYRON BAY NURSERY. PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAN BENSON
SPRING FENNEL, RADICCHIO, CAPER AND PINE NUT SALAD SERVES 8 PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes
2 large fennel bulbs, finely sliced 1 celery heart with leaves, finely sliced 15g (½ cup) flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, finely sliced 15g (¼ cup) dill, chopped 1 head of radicchio, torn into small pieces 100g baby capers, rinsed and squeezed dry 80g (½ cup) pine nuts, toasted 100g good-quality parmesan cheese, shaved Edible flowers, to garnish (optional) DRESSING
2 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp apple-cider vinegar 1 tsp pomegranate molasses 1 garlic clove, crushed 100ml extra-virgin olive oil 1. Place all the sliced ingredients in a large salad bowl with the chopped herbs and torn radicchio. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and arrange on a platter. 2. Creatively top with capers, pine nuts and parmesan. 3. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a jar and shake until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, then evenly pour over salad and serve. For an extra special look, garnish with edible flowers.
HERBAL VINEGAR PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes
(plus infusing time) COOKING TIME 5 minutes 500ml cider vinegar or wine vinegar 1–2 handfuls of freshly picked herbs, such as basil, chervil, dill, fennel, garlic, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, thyme rosemary, winter savoury or tarragon 1. Gently warm the vinegar over low–medium heat. 2. Bruise your freshly picked herbs in a mortar and pestle, or use a large heavy bowl and the end of a rolling pin. 3. Add the bruised herbs to a clean jar. Don’t pack them in – keep them loose. 4. Pour over enough warmed vinegar to fill the jar. Seal with an acid-proof lid. 5. Set the jar on a sunny windowsill for around 2 weeks, gently shaking each day. 6. After two weeks, strain the vinegar through a fine sieve into an attractive bottle and store in the fridge. Compost the herbs. Use the vinegar for salad dressings and as a sauce for steamed vegetables.
This is an edited extract from The Farm Community by Tom and Emma Lane (pictured above), published by Hardie Grant Books, $39.99.
the joy of the simple life Something wonderful happens when you work in a community of people pulled together by a common goal. One of the strongest and most rewarding ways to connect is through the growing and sharing of food. Real food. Thousands of years ago our ancestors knew this; however, with the advent of
machinery and a decline in organic farming practices in the 20th century, we began to forget about the importance of growing food communally. The emphasis became about mass production rather than quality, with machinery replacing humans, and synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and
genetic modification replacing traditional practices. The Farm Community is about how real change can happen when people work as a community, following organic farming principles. It’s about the joy of simple living, and you can taste the diference in every bite.
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MADE WITH LOVE The prettiest edible gifts, handmade and beautifully wrapped, are the perfect way to show you care at Christmas STYLING STEVE PEARCE PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS COURT
MERINGUE KISSES
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A HOMEMADE CORDIAL IN A SLEEK GLASS CARAFE PAIRED WITH A MINI BOTTLE OF SODA WATER MAKES A CUTE COCKTAIL-MAKING GIFT. PLACE IN A DECORATIVE BOX AND ADD A GIFT TAG TIED WITH A PIECE OF GOLD LEATHER FOR A HANDCRAFTED TOUCH.
‘IKEA 365’ carafe, $4.49, ikea.com/ au. (Background) Muskhane paper garland in red, $6.95, and Muskhane paper garland in natural, $6.95, Pulp Creative Paper, pulpcreativepaper.com.au. Giftbox and ribbon, stylist’s own. MAKE A PRESENT OF PRETTY MERINGUE KISSES BY NESTLING THEM IN A BOX LINED WITH TISSUE PAPER.
FOOD PREPARATION: JESSICA BROOK/SAGECREATIVE.CO. SURFACES: ‘PEONY’ WOOD WASH PAINT, $55.12/1L, PORTERS PAINTS; NEW ENDURE INTERIOR PAINT IN ‘MOUNTAIN WINE’, $89.40/4L, TAUBMANS (PAINT COLOURS MAY VARY ON APPLICATION).
(Background) Muskhane rectangle paper garland in red, $8, Pulp Creative Paper, pulpcreativepaper. com.au. Tissue paper, stylist’s own.
LEMON, LIME AND BITTERS CORDIAL
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MERINGUE KISSES
LEMON, LIME AND BITTERS CORDIAL
MAKES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1 ½ HOURS (PLUS COOLING)
MAKES 1 LITRE PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS
6 egg whites
4 large limes
1 ½ cups (330g) caster sugar
3 cups (750ml) water
1 tsp white vinegar
3 cups (660g) caster sugar
1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp Angostura Aromatic Bitters
PISTACHIO & ROSE ¼ cup (30g) finely chopped pistachios, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tsp rosewater essence 2 tsp dried rose petals (available from specialty food stores) SPARKLY MERINGUES 2 drops pink food colouring ½ tsp edible glitter (available from cake decorating stores) CHOC HAZELNUT ¼ cup (30g) finely chopped skinless roasted hazelnuts, plus extra for sprinkling 2 tbsp Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the rind from the limes. 2. Combine water, sugar and lime rind in a medium saucepan. Stir over a medium heat without boiling until the sugar has dissolved. Brush the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to help dissolve sugar. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir the bitters into lime syrup. Pour hot syrup into sterilised bottles; seal immediately. 3. To serve, add 1–2 tablespoons of cordial to ice-filled tumblers. Top up with soda water or lemonade and garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint, if desired.
1 tsp cocoa
TURKISH DELIGHT 1. Preheat oven to low, 150°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. 2. In a large clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until sugar dissolves and mixture is stif, thick and glossy. Beat in vinegar and cornflour. Divide mixture into three bowls. 3. For pistachio and rose meringues, gently fold pistachio and rosewater through one bowl. Dollop 4 large rounds onto prepared tray. 4. For sparkly meringues, gently swirl pink food colouring through a second bowl. Dollop 4 large rounds onto tray. Dust with edible glitter. 5. For choc-hazelnut meringues, gently fold hazelnuts and Nutella through remaining bowl (do not overmix). Dollop 4 large rounds onto trays. Sprinkle with extra hazelnuts. 6. Bake meringues for 1 ½ hours or until dry. Turn oven of and leave in oven to cool completely, with door slightly ajar. 7. Top pistachio and rose meringues with dried rose petals and extra pistachio. Top sparkly meringues with extra edible glitter or sprinkles. Dust choc-hazelnut meringues with cocoa and sprinkle with extra hazelnut. Store in an airtight container.
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MAKES 36 PREP 30 MINS COOK 40 MINS (PLUS CHILLING) 4 cups (880g) caster sugar 4 cups (1 litre) water 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup (150g) cornflour ¼ cup powdered gelatine 1 tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp rosewater essence Few drops red food colouring 2 cups (320g) icing sugar mixture
1. Lightly grease and line base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper, allowing sides to overhang. 2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and 2 cups (500ml) water. Stir on low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and cook, without stirring, brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush for 20-25 minutes or until mixture reaches 125°C on a sugar thermometer. Stir in lemon juice. 3. In a large saucepan, combine cornflour, gelatine and cream of tartar. Use a balloon whisk to whisk in a little of the remaining water to form a paste. Gradually whisk in the rest of the water. Stir on medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens. 4. Gradually pour sugar syrup into cornflour mixture, whisking constantly (if mixture becomes lumpy, pour through a fine sieve into another saucepan). Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until mixture is light golden and reaches 110°C on a sugar thermometer. Stir rosewater and colouring through. Pour into pan. Set aside to cool, then chill overnight. 5. Sift icing sugar onto a tray. Using a lightly greased knife, cut Turkish delight into 3cm pieces. Toss in sugar to coat. Store in an airtight container with extra icing sugar mixture.
GO STRAIGHT FOR THE SWEET TOOTH WITH THIS THOUGHTFUL GIFT – ROSY CUBES OF TURKISH DELIGHT ARE DUSTED WITH SUGAR AND PACKED INTO A PINK SUEDE BOX FROM H&M HOME, LINED WITH PAPER AND TIED WITH AN ELEGANT RIBBON.
RECIPES ADAPTED FROM AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU (CORDIAL), WOMAN’S DAY/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU (MERINGUES, TURKISH DELIGHT). (OPPOSITE) EGGO AND PEAR CERAMIC DECORATIONS, JAC+JACK X MUD, $40, JACANDJACK.COM
Pink suede box, $24.99, H&M Home, hm.com/au. Natural ribbon, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au.
TURKISH DELIGHT
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PERFECT FOR A BARBECUE LOVER, THESE FLAVOURED RUBS AND SALTS ARE READY TO GIFT IN CHIC GLASS POTS. WRAP IN A LINEN NAPKIN AND FASTEN A PETITE BRASS SPOON WITH A BOW AND A SPRIG OF HERBS TO UP THE SPECIAL FACTOR.
Weck jars, $6.50/each, and brass salt spoon, $5/each, from The Lost and Found Department, thelostandfounddepartment.com. au. Natural ribbon, Vandoros, vandoros.com.au. Washed linen napkin, $7.99, H&M Home, hm.com/au. WRAP A BUNDLE OF FRESHLY BAKED, HOMEMADE GRISSINI WITH LEATHER TWINE AND A LINEN NAPKIN, THEN PAIR WITH A WEDGE OF SOFT CHEESE AND A MINI POT OF ORGANIC HONEY (AND TINY WOODEN SPOON) FOR A GREAT GOURMET GIFT.
Washed linen napkin, $7.99, H&M Home, hm.com/au. Citrus scoop spoon, $6.95, The Lost and Found Department, thelostandfounddepartment.com. au. Jar and leather ribbon, stylist’s own.
FLAVOURED SALTS AND RUBS
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GRISSINI STICKS
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GRISSINI STICKS MAKES ABOUT 50 PREP 20 MINS (PLUS RESTING) COOK 20 MINS 7g dried yeast ½ tsp sugar
MEXICAN BARBECUE RUB
Combine ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar with 3 tablespoons sea salt flakes, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon each of ground black pepper, celery salt and ground cumin, ½ tablespoon ground coriander and 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder and chilli flakes. Use to rub over your favourite meat before roasting.
2½ cups (400g) strong (bread) flour 1 tsp ground cumin
HERBED SALT
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
Combine 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes with 1 tablespoon each of finely chopped rosemary and marjoram, 2 teaspoons each of finely chopped thyme, oregano, mint and basil, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (you can chop herbs in a small food processor). Sprinkle over meat, fish or vegetables.
2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp salt 1 egg 2 tbsp olive oil Sea salt flakes, to taste
FLAVOURED SALTS AND RUBS LEMON, GARLIC AND FENNEL SPICE RUB
In a medium frying pan, combine 2 tablespoons each of fennel seeds and coriander seeds and 1 teaspoon of white peppercorns, and toast for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or blender and finely grind. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon-herb seasoning and 2 tablespoons of sea salt flakes. Stir to combine and use to rub over pork, lamb or chicken before cooking. SPICY SALT RUB
Combine 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon each of mustard powder and ground cumin, and a pinch of ginger. Sprinkle over meat or vegetables before cooking.
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MAKES 16 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS (PLUS 4 HOURS RESTING) 2 edible rice paper sheets (see tip) 1⅓ cups (295g) caster sugar ¼ cup (90g) honey ¼ cup (90g) liquid glucose 1 egg white 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup (75g) unsalted shelled pistachios, toasted, chopped 100g red glacé cherries, halved
1. Lightly grease and line a 15cm square cake tin with baking paper. Trim rice paper to 15cm squares to fit into the tin. Line base with 1 sheet of rice paper (see tips). 2. Stir sugar, honey, glucose and 2 tablespoons water in a medium heavy-based saucepan on low heat for 5 minutes, until sugar dissolves. lncrease heat to high and bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water, for 5 minutes, or until mixture reaches 132°C on a sugar thermometer (hard-ball stage, see tips). 3. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat egg white and vanilla in a small bowl until firm peaks form. Working quickly, with mixer operating, beat hot sugar syrup into egg white mixture, until combined. Beat for 1 minute or until mixture is thick and glossy. Using a metal spoon, fold in pistachio and cherry. Pour into prepared pan and smooth surface. Top with remaining rice paper sheet. Set aside in a cool, dry place for 4 hours or until set. Turn out nougat and cut into squares. Tips + Rice paper sheets for confectionery (not to be confused with the Asian-style rice paper sheets used for spring rolls) are available from specialty food stores and cake decorating stores. + If you don’t have a sugar thermometer, test for hard-ball stage by dropping a spoonful of syrup into a glass of iced water. If it forms a hard ball, it has reached hard-ball stage. + Humidity and temperature afect nougat – heat makes it too soft, while refrigeration makes it too hard. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days.
RECIPES ADAPTED FROM AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU (FLAVOURED SALT, GRISSINI), WOMAN’S DAY/BAUERSYNDICATION. COM.AU (FLAVOURED RUBS), AMIRA GEORGY/GOOD FOOD/BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU (NOUGAT).
1. Combine the yeast, 1 cup (250ml) of warm water and the sugar in a small bowl. Leave to stand for 5–10 minutes or until the surface begins to froth. 2. Place the flour, cumin, sesame seeds and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix to form a soft dough. 3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave for 3 hours in a warm place. 4. When doubled in size, punch down and turn out onto a floured surface, then knead lightly for 1-2 minutes. Roll the dough out to a thickness of 5mm and cut into strips approximately 25cm long and 1cm wide. Roll lightly to form a thin snake of dough and place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cover and allow to rise for 15 minutes. 5. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). In a small bowl, beat the egg with ¼ cup (60ml) water. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Bake for about 15 minutes or until browned. 6. Remove the grissini from the oven, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
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Our Agony Aunt Meg Mason dishes out somewhat questionable style and decorating advice for the silly season
Decorating the house is my favourite part of the festive season, and I have quite a strict aesthetic. My daughter started preschool this year and is bringing home endless bits of Christmas crat that are sweet but not really in accordance with my theme. Does it make me a terrible mother if I don’t display them? Name and address withheld
chief among them is a belief we’ve got to be endlessly concerned with our children’s feelings. During my time in the child-rearing trenches, a mother’s only obligation was to fry a nightly chop, slosh on a bit of Savlon when required and make sure they had their times tables up to three before they left home. The question of happiness didn’t enter into it, and children’s emotional wellbeing was broadly guaranteed by a fifty cent bag of mixed lollies and a bottle of Fanta. So I don’t envy you, darling, being made to wonder if you’re a dreadful mother because you’d rather not have to incorporate popcorn bunting into your decorative schema or find somewhere to hang a wreath made of chopped-up paper plates and so thickly crusted with glitter you’ll be vacuuming it up till March. The question boils down to this, is your daughter especially fussed if you do or don’t? For children, the best part of Christmas craft is having a quick suck of the glue stick while the teacher’s back is turned, and once they’ve potato-printed reindeer onto an egg carton their primary object has been achieved. I would say, unless she specifically asks you why her bow-tie pasta baubles aren’t gracing the tree, you’re under no obligation. But if she does, you probably ought to sling a few of her best (that is to say, least ofensive) creations around the back, by way of a gesture. At least then you’re of the hook with her future therapist. I was lucky enough to purchase a unit this year, but the mortgage has put such a strain on my inances that I haven’t been able to buy any decor items. Would it be rude to ask friends and family for money this year, so that I can choose things I like? Rachel, Lewisham, NSW
Like mince pies and silver tinsel, crimes against decorum are part of Christmas, and never more so than in our post-etiquette age. But it’s my abiding belief that there remain topics that should
never, under any circumstances, be discussed in mixed company. At risk to my popularity, they are as follows: your exclusion diet, what traic was like on the way here and what you’re expecting it to be like on the way home, being tired, any past or current medical complaints, last night’s “weird” dream, and I’m sorry to say, money in any form. Asking for it as a gift, unless you’re unemployed or 10 years old, smacks of vulgarity, while giving it is plainly unimaginative. Often, the alternative, between families especially, is all agreeing to give vouchers, but there you run the risk of giving the same dollar amount, at no net gain to anyone. Or worse, a diferent amount which sees one family member finish the day in extreme profit. But by all means, send your sister a link to the throw rug you’re pining for, drag your boyfriend to a furniture store and do vigorous pointing at the cushion you can’t live without, and to all - in the friendliest terms - request the receipt be popped in the card “just in case”. If you don’t get the treasures you long for, there is always Boxing Day, international day of eBaying.
revive the… Santa Stops Here sign A forgotten objet ripe for resurgence In the rush of Christmas preparations – the presents, the parties, the Aldi prosecco – it’s easy to overlook traditional festive adornments, notably the Santa Stops Here sign, to be stuck into the front lawn and in accordance with tradition, left there until Easter.
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