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November 13-19, 2011

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at home Knocking down and old house and rebuilding a new one helped a Waikiki couple make the most of their block’s beach views

my style Judith Barrett-Lennard’s love affair with Yanchep

master builders Make sure your home’s decking and balconies are well maintained and in good working order before you start living alfresco style

outdoor living Get the lowdown on the latest outdoor living trends

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outdoor living Another scorching summer is almost upon us so there’s no time like the present to spruce up our outdoor living areas and start living life alfresco-style. This week, HOME highlights some of the latest trends and must-have products that will help make the most of the impending sizzle season. Whether you’re in the market for a barbecue, a plunge pool or perhaps a brand new home with a dedicated outdoor room, you’ll find plenty of ideas in this issue.

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families look for in their new home are still here in the Bonneville, despite the fact that it is a compact design,” Andrew says. “Families can still enjoy gathering in the alfresco and the home theatre, there’s a large all-inclusive family and dining area, and the master suite has a spacious walk-in wardrobe. “Effectively, this home has everything a smaller family needs in a well-planned, narrow-lot home.” The design team has made the kitchen the focal point of the living area, providing a generous island bench, a wide stainless steel oven, hotplate and range hood, and plenty of storage, including a double-door pantry and a display shelf above the fridge/freezer recess. The home theatre acts as a second living room or entertaining space, while the adjacent study makes a great ofﬁce for home-based entrepreneurs, or it can easily be turned into a fourth bedroom. Overlooking the front the gardens, the master suite has space for an elegant reading chair, as well as a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with large shower and twin vanities. With the garage at the rear, the designers have been able to play with the full width of the front elevation to present a smart, contemporary facade that features rendered walls, contrasting timber and a generous veranda. Andrew says the Bonneville responds to

demand from buyers who are opting for one of the many narrow lots available in new subdivisions. There’s also growing demand from people wanting to build on an inﬁll block close to the city. “The challenge is to create a design that caters for these compact lots, while maximising every centimetre of available space without feeling cramped,” he says. Paula Aubin

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Shannon’s tip of the week With summer on the way, it’s time to clean up those outdoor entertainment areas so we get the best use out of our “outdoor rooms”. Just like cleaning any other room in your home, we start at the top and work our way down. Lights, eaves, canvas awnings, polyurethane or polyester sails, veranda ceilings, shade cloth and fibreglass, polycarbonate or metal sheeting all benefit from a good clean. For most hard surfaces, the easy way to clean them down is to put a couple of teaspoons of dishwashing liquid into a bucket of warm water and sweep the surface with a soft, clean kitchen broom wrapped in pantyhose. Don’t overuse the

dishwashing liquid. (If you do, you’ll have to do too much rinsing afterwards.) To inhibit mould growth on these surfaces, place a quarter of a teaspoon of oil of cloves into a litre of water in a spray bottle and lightly mist the mixture over the clean surface. For porous materials such as canvas awnings, polyester or polyurethane sails or shadecloth, saltwater solution is by far the best way to clean. Place 1kg of uniodised cooking salt into a large bucket of water and stir it until it dissolves. Using a clean kitchen broom, sweep the mixture over your surfaces and leave it to dry. When it is dry, simply sweep away the salty crust that forms. It takes the dirt away with

it and leaves your fabrics waterproof as usual. It also has the added benefit of inhibiting mould. To inhibit spiders, mosquitoes and flies, place 1 teaspoon of lemon oil and 1 teaspoon of lavender oil into a litre of water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture over the head of your broom and sweep the clean dry surfaces with it. You can also use this mixture, sprayed on to a pair of pantyhose, to clean down light fittings. There’s nothing worse than turning the light on and seeing all those little insects’ dead bodies. If you also wipe the light bulb down and allow it to dry before using it you will find that each time you turn your light on you will have lovely fragrance of lemon and lavender chasing those bugs away.

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of cloves solution and leave it for a further two hours before vacuuming thoroughly. The oil of cloves kills the spore and the bran is both an absorbent and a mild abrasive that won’t damage the carpet.You will notice the difference in the fragrance straightaway, but wait a week to make sure that none of the mould smell comes back before you install the dishwasher again. If the smell returns, repeat the process extending the area that you are cleaning further. Your leaking dishwasher may have wet more of your carpet than you think.

Our dishwasher sprang a leak through a cracked hose, but we didn’t realise we had problems until we noticed a mouldy smell coming from the drawer underneath it. We also found wet carpet about 2m from where the dishwasher is. So we removed the dishwasher and cleaned everything and let the carpet dry. I have put an absorbing humidifier in the drawer, but after three months the mouldy/musty smell is still there. We would like to make sure everything is OK before reinstalling our dishwasher. Can you please advise?

That smell is indeed mould. That strange musty odour is the smell of living spore and, from your description, it sounds like it has proliferated through the carpet. Simply drying it out is not enough.You will need to kill the spore. Otherwise, every time there is moisture in the air, your carpet will go mouldy again and the smell will come back. The best way that I have found to kill mould spore is to use oil of cloves. The quantities in the recipe are important! Don’t be tempted to make it any stronger! Place a quarter of a teaspoon of oil of cloves into one litre of water in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle and then lightly mist over the carpet area. Leave it for two days and then sprinkle with unprocessed wheat bran (it must be wheat bran, no other variety of bran will do) and sweep backwards and forwards working the bran into the carpet. Lightly mist again with the oil

I have a twin-cab ute with a fibreglass canopy on it and due to carrying some spare tyres in the back I now have black scuff marks from the new spare tyres on the underside of the ceiling of the canopy. I have not tried to clean the surface yet because I know from past experience that it can be hard to clean tyre and rubber scuff marks off some surfaces.

This one is really easy to remove – you just need to know the knack. Take a rolled-up pair of pantyhose and lightly damp it with a small amount of glycerine (about half a teaspoon). Sprinkle the pantyhose ball with uniodised cooking salt (the cheap stuff from the bottom shelf of the supermarket). Simply rub it across the scuff marks and you’ll find they come off easily.You must use pantyhose, however, not just a cloth (they don’t need to be new pantyhose – they can be old laddered ones).

SHANNON LUSH Queen of clean Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters. Thanks for all your great questions this week. Keep them coming and keep them specific. To work out how to remove a stain, I need three pieces of information. I need to know what the stain is made of; what surface it’s on (Is there a varnish? What is the topmost surface that the stain is affecting?); and what, if anything, you’ve already tried to remove it. Each thing you try changes the chemical composition of the stain. Include a photograph if you can. Photographs really help the stain diagnosis. Don’t forget, alternative recycling questions are also welcome.

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DIVIDE AND CONQUER Demolishing their old house, subdividing the block and building a new single-storey home has capitalised on the views from this Waikiki property and enhanced the owners’ beachfront lifestyle

HERE’S nothing quite like bowling over an old house and building a new abode from scratch – and that’s just what the owners of a worn-out Waikiki residence did, subdividing the block in the process and creating a bright, contemporary new home that takes full advantage of the beach views. Building designer Adrian Fratelle, the director of architectural and design practice Fratelle Group, helped the couple to realise their goals. Adrian says the old home was completely demolished, except for a large basement garage that the owners wanted to keep. The design brief from the couple, whose children had grown up and left home, was for a well-appointed, single-storey home on the newly subdivided block. The new three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was designed to capitalise on the views and enhance the beachfront lifestyle through the use of simple, open outdoor spaces. A timber-decked area to the front of the property takes advantage of the winter sun. “It’s a great viewing platform. They can sit out on the deck and watch dolphins swimming in the bay in the morning,” Adrian says.

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Adrian says the exterior of the home has adopted “a contemporary weatherboard look” for the most part, with travertine used for the splashback to the barbecue in the alfresco. The bedroom wing is built in double brick, while the northern living area features more lightweight steel framing. “It breathes and cools down easily. It doesn’t hold heat which is good,” Adrian says. There is a separate deck off the master bedroom that, unlike the other decked areas, is not visible from the street. “It provides them with a really private space where they can sit and have a glass of wine at the end of the day and not be on display,” Adrian says. Kristy Symonds ✱ This home was an entrant in the 2011 Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter Awards.

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ETAINING walls are not dividing fences and are subject to different legislative requirements. Retaining walls on boundaries must be wholly constructed inside the property, unless you have the consent of the adjoining landowner. It is a good idea to have the boundary line pegged by a licensed land surveyor to be sure the retaining wall or dividing fence is placed in the correct location. Retaining walls are only required when

a change in level is too much to slope soil between the higher and lower sides, or when site constraints require a level area up to a boundary. Which neighbour is responsible for installing retaining is sometimes difﬁcult to determine. Often one owner will have lowered their site and the other ﬁlled theirs, causing the different heights at the boundary. Talk to your neighbour about how level differences might be resolved. Note that if you are removing the fence to install the retaining wall, you must consult with your neighbour. If you cause damage to the dividing fence, you must ensure it is repaired. There are a number of suitable materials for the construction of retaining walls, but some are better than others depending on the soil

type, the height of the retaining wall and if you are on the high or low side. Limestone retaining walls rely on their mass to provide support. A rule of thumb when considering limestone retaining is that the base will be at least half of the height and additional backing blocks are required behind the wall. An engineer is required to design a suitable retaining wall. Cavity-brick retaining walls do not require backing blocks, but may need a wide footing to provide strength to the wall. The most space-efﬁcient choice is concrete panel and post-style retaining walls, but a structural engineer must conﬁrm the suitability and design of retaining walls over 450mm in height, and a building permit is required from the local authority.

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HE winter and spring months may have taken their toll on your home’s outdoor decking or rails, resulting from pest damage, water rot, corrosion or other physical damage. Timber can fail for a number of reasons, including selecting incorrect timber in the ﬁrst place (i.e. timber that’s not suitable for an external structure), poor maintenance or insect attack by european house borers or termites. Concrete balconies can also be affected by cracking, ﬂaking or the corrosion of their reinforcements. However, if well maintained, they should generally last 40 to 50 years.

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E have the perfect climate to eat outside, drink outside, and relax and play outside pretty much all year round, so it’s not surprising that outdoor living areas are becoming more important than ever. “Outdoor living areas in recent years have been recognised as an extension of the indoor, considerably extending the available overall living area of the home,” says The Terrace Gardener’s Des Barbera. “The trend now is to treat the outdoor living area with the same importance as the indoor, creating comfortable, warm and aesthetically valuable spaces.” A well-designed garden is one where people want to relax and spend time, and furniture is a big part of this. Joel Bartfeld, Shine Group creative director and the man who came up with idea for SunnyLife, believes the outdoor area is the part of our home that is dedicated to having fun. “So, we are seeing a trend for vivid, bold colours and patterns,” Joel says. “People enjoy spending time in their outdoor spaces and are having fun and being quite playful with their design choices.” Increasingly, homeowners are favouring durable, versatile pieces of outdoor furniture that won’t need replacing in a few years time. “People want to be able to use their outdoors as an additional living and entertaining space,” Joel says. “So, if a product has an indoor and outdoor ﬂexibility it’s more appealing. It’s all about getting the best value from your purchases.” According to Des, people want furniture that looks as good indoors as it does outdoors. “A ﬂuid boundary between indoor and

outdoor is being created,” he says. “The outdoor dining table has been joined by outdoor lounges, benches and chairs to relax in; occasional tables and cafe tables are being accompanied by armchairs to form intimate spaces.” Jonathon Bull, owner and director of Contempo, agrees. “Australians are now investing in quality furniture that will stand the test of time,” he says. “The indoor/outdoor rooms are ever-present in Australian design, and therefore the furniture needs to suit the environment. Outdoor sofas are a sought-after luxury item and are becoming a must-have for all indoor/outdoor rooms.” For summer 2011/2012, Des is noticing a trend for quality outdoor furnishings in bright tones as well as classic blacks and whites. “Furnishings are no longer restricted to timber or ﬂimsy plastics, but are made from

new polymers, giving greater range to shapes, colours and form as well as longevity,” he says. According to Andrew Thornton Hick, commercial manager at Ultimo Interiors, outdoor furniture finishes are moving away from stark contrasts and into the realm of softer, more site-specific finishes. “An awareness and indeed emphasis on complementing the environment into which they are placed is key,” Andrew says. “As such, bright bold colours are giving way to softer tones in cappuccino, taupe, camel and soft pastels. Adding warmth to this palette with timber pieces completes the look for summer 2012.” Lisa Shearon

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Outdoor areas may be increasing in sophistication, but they’re also shrinking in size. According to Black and Stone managing director Graham Brake, the demise of the big backyard has led to a shift in outdoor entertaining, with many people choosing smaller gas barbecues suitable for balconies or electric barbecues that can be stored when not in use. “The Aussie gas barbecue is great when you have space and it can stay put all year round. But the increasing number of people who are opting to rent, downsize or live in an apartment are choosing electric barbecues for ease of use, cleanliness and portability,” he says. “The latest design advancements mean electric barbecues perform better than ever before and this provides a genuine barbecue taste.” Lisa Shearon

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before our draw-down started emptying them. That is highly unlikely to be achieved this year, so conservation is more important this summer than ever. ✱ We are in the middle of a 30-plus year drying period that isn’t predicted to stop. ✱ Our soils are not soils. With few exceptions, the sands most Perthites garden in are almost equivalent to hydroponic mediums, allowing moisture and nutrient to flood through the soil at a rate that is too fast for the plants’ roots to absorb them. This means if you feed your plants too much or if you water

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them too much, the majority of what you apply passes by their root systems, which are usually just a few hundred millimetres under the soil’s surface and are effectively wasted. A by-product of excessive watering and fertilising is the algal blooms that cause the environmental destruction we see in the Swan and Canning rivers. Our summers are so hot that many plants shut up shop and stop growing, aiming just to survive. Many West Australian plants will survive this extreme well, making them something you should consider carefully when establishing a new garden. Our famous easterly breezes that howl in from the desert in the mornings dry everything out before abating to allow the afternoon blast from the Fremantle Doctor to cool everything down. This high level of wind from both the west and east dries the soil and forces plants to transpire moisture from their foliage at a rapid rate. Large foliage plants often suffer the worst in these conditions because their roots simply can’t draw enough moisture to their leaves fast enough. So with all this in mind you might think this place is a garden tragedy waiting to happen, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, it’s an opportunity unlike few others to have an incredibly diverse and interesting garden that is not just enjoyable to walk through or look at but also productive as well. Don Burke once told me he thought WA had Australia’s best gardens and his logic wasn’t so much about us Sandgropers being incredibly talented horticulturists, but more about the fact we have to learn about and understand our environment before we garden if we want to have a nice yard. The fact there are so many nice gardens speaks volumes about our ability to adapt to this challenging environment.

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✱ The rainfall we had this year is actually less than the long-term average which, incidentally, hasn’t been achieved for many years. ✱ It was less than average after one of the driest ever years before, meaning our environment is under considerable stress. ✱ Our dam inflows from rainfall are also at record lows. While at the time of writing this article, dams were at 35 per cent capacity, the inflow stream was flattening out. The problem with this is that it’s at the lowest point of any year with only 2007 being comparable. That year run-off was very good, though, and our dams ended up at 42 per cent capacity

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Gwen Murphy, via email, has fallen in love with capers after buying a jar on a recent trip to South Australia and wants to know if she can grow them in Quindalup? Yes. The caper bush is a bit slow initially, but will grow very well in WA producing thousands of the tiny capers you like. The last time I managed to get a plant it was from Herbs ’R’ Us, which has some unusual edible plants and herbs on its list. The Diggers Club may be another option.

For your chance to get the benefit of gardening advice from Trevor Cochrane, tell us in 100 words or less about your garden and its problems. Send an email to housecalls@sundaytimes.newsltd. com.au or write to The Sunday Times, home Editor, GPO Box D174, Perth, WA 6840. Include your full name and address and a daytime phone number. Please do not send any soil samples or plant cuttings.

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Alan Webb, of Wonthella, in Geraldton, asks about a source for babaco seeds. Sorry, Alan. This is a hybrid plant that that doesn't produce viable seeds, but it does grow readily from cuttings. You can source plants from companies such as The Diggerss Club and ch offer Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery, which ots for mail-order plants in 175mm pots

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1. Build your soil up with a rich, organic soil conditioner before planting. In water-repellent, barren sandy soils, add a clay amendment such as Soil Solver that changes the soil’s structure from sand to loam. The change is permanent. 2. Use drought-hardy grasses such as Empire zoysia or Village Green kikuyu. Both require less water and maintenance than traditional grass varieties to look great all year round in Perth.

4. Plant trees and shrubs that are best suited for WA’s unique environment. Check out plants for WA on the Water Corporation’s website.There are more than 1000 different plants to choose from. 5. Install a waterwise irrigation system.This may mean retrofitting your existing system with a modern pop-up stream throw sprinkler or adding soil and rain sensors that allow your controller to come on only when your plants need the moisture. 6. Mulch your garden heavily with a chunky open mulch that is ideally an Australian Standardsapproved mixture. This will shade

the soil, reducing the surface heating up and drying out, while allowing what water is available to soak into the soil quickly, reducing evaporation. That’s it, the six steps to success that may only be surpassed by the advice to seek out a waterwise specialist to provide you with the right direction in the beginning.

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3. Plant medium-sized trees and large shrubs densely around the outside edges of your garden. They create a wind baffle and increase humidity. This reduces water demands of the plants within the garden.

Waterwise plants are perfectly adapted to our climate, and need a lot less water to survive. Visit watercorporation.com.au to find plants best suited to your region in the Waterwise Plants for WA database, as well as lots more ways to target every drop in your garden.

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Quantum, by Domain, S, 4x2, a/r, st, h/t, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9583 5708

Hammond Park

Onyx, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3688 Ramada, by Affordable Living, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9302 4920

Harrisdale

Anchorage, by First Abode, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Rufous Lane, 9397 2342 Vertu, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2019

Lakelands

Good Times, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689 Seachange, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 9583 4280 Bremer, by WA Housing Centre, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 9214 1111 Swanbourne, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 9581 9406

Landsdale

Monaco, by Commodore, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway, 9303 4361 Lamont, by Impressions, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9302 6097 Coronade, by HomeStart, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, dc/p, Kingsway, 9231 4567 La Grange, by WA Housing Centre, S, 3x2, d/g, alf, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9303 2019

Inception, First Home Buyers Direct S, 3x2, g, st, Onyx Lane, 9439 2525 Newmarket, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9439 5149 Portland, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Ditton Cres, 9419 2574 Savoy, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, g/r, Esher Lane, 9419 6779 Strand, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Gemstone Pde, 6461 5200 Zone, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, dc/p, Ditton Corner, 9419 1881

West Swan

Tribute, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, St Leonards, 0425 052 196 Plantation, by Content Living, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 5222

$200,000 to $250,000 Alkimos

Alkanta, by Content Living, S, 4x2, d/g, st, alf, h/t, Point Link, 9202 5222 Alexa, by MyGen Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Leeway Loop, 1800 806 803

Australind

Abbey View Resort, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9792 0100 Capel Vale, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9780 9300

Aveley

Wesley Cottage, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r. d/g, Wesley Way, 6296 7215

Ellenbrook

Cincinnati, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 9296 6238 Centro, by Ventura Homes, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Elmridge Parkway, 6296 6649 Oasis, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6649 Alto, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6111 El Questro, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 9242 9200 Luxor Games, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, Ewens Pass, 9302 4920

Caversham, by Metrostyle, S, 3x2, alf, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9202 9210

Yanchep Vdara, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Blackwood Meander, 9302 4920

$250,000 to $300,000 Alkimos

Chicago, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3399

Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 0403 260 404 Trinity, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Callosa Cres, 0423 398 220 Archipelago, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, t/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9242 9200 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 0400 704 612

Hocking

Australind

Landsdale

Clifton Retreat, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Luna Ave, 9796 1639 Pebble Beach, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, t/g, Luna Ave, 9792 0100

Hammond Park

Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794 Majestic, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 6461 5297

Leederville

Strata Development, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, alf,d/g, Leicester St, 9242 9500

Maddington

Breakaway, by TR Homes, 4x2, pre-manufactured home, h/t, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998 Peninsula, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-manufactured home, st, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Aveley Escape, by Ventura Homes, 4x2, alf, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7645 Baby Boomer Loft, by Baby Boomer Homes, loft, 3x2, st, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 2250

Baldivis Reflection, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, alf, g, Cape Meander, Settlers Hills, 9242 9200

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Maddington

Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Madeley

Location, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 1743 Quest, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Buffaloe Ave, 9409 5010 Albert Park, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Buffalo Ave, 9408 0273

Quinns Rocks

Sundowner, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Hampshire Drive, 9562 0540

Seville Grove

Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919

South Yunderup

Miami, by New Generation, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8928

Tapping

Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920

Wanneroo

Baltimore, by New Generation, S, 4x2, 2 h/ts, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 1702

Wellard

Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 0439 990 799 Cable Beach, by Easystart, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/c, Blackwood Meander, 9405 1702 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111

Monarch, by National, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6441 Willows, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Adlington Way, 9242 9200 Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Erskine

Olympus, by Summit, S,4x2, h/t, alf, g/r, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 8840

Forrestdale

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, cnr Isla Place/Highland Rise, 9242 9200

Hammond Park

Resort, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9498 5311 Rendezvous, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 5061 Secret, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, dc/p, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3060

Harrisdale

Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9242 9200

Hocking

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Elliot Rd, 9242 9200 Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864

Jindalee

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786 Kartika, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4040 La Dolce Vita, by Shelford, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 0438 389 530 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 Elanora, by Highbury, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 1800 214 864 New Dimension, by Ventura, S, 4x2, g/r, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4516 Everest, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9581 6614

Madeley

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Piara Waters

Coral Bay, by WA Housing Centre, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Caporn Turn, 9358 4762 Independence, by Aussie Living, S, 3x2, h/t, c/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689

Ellenbrook

Palazzo, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway Rd, 9303 2573

Ontario, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Glendale St, 0401 793 039 Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053

Queens Park

Da Vinci, by Ross North Homes, 4x2, h/t, c/r, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404

Landsdale

Meadow Springs

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, alf, g/r, Highland Rise, 9397 1266 Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Soto, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413 Cove, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 9393 2094

Dayton

Lakelands

RNG 24067

Lexington, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Madeley Rise, 9409 4242 Rendezvous, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 0659

Meadow Springs

Eagle Bay, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Millbridge

Lotus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9725 2852 Trump, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, Safford Ave, 9320 4920 Villa dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Este, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7784

Baldivis Austin, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 3082 Executive, by Premiere, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 0425 445 578 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694

Banksia Grove Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

Bunbury Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, Millbridge Estate, 9724 1318

Busselton Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7247

Butler Vibe, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, st, h/t, dc/p, Impington Blvd, 9562 3383

Caversham Watershed, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Colorino Ave, 6461 5200 Champion Lakes Waterside, by Summit, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3710

Dalyellup Sanctuary, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Koonak Rd, 9780 9333 Broadway, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Madeley Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 Haven, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Buffalo Ave, 9409 2716 Madeley, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, BelCastro Way, 9408 1305 Ramada Retro, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, s/t, Owen Link, 9302 4920 Treviso, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Owen Link, 9408 1189

Mandurah Viena, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9200 5555

Meadow Springs Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Piara Waters Hacienda, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2104 Resort, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, a/r, st, d/g, Isla Place, 9397 2741 Trump Alfresco, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9302 4920

Queens Park Frangipani, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Narla Place, 9242 9200

South Yunderup Riverbank, by Ventura, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Amberley, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

West Swan Darlington, by MyGen, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 806 803

Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401 Rendezvous, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9523 0210 Leeuwin, by Ventura Homes 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9241 1400 Sandhurst, by Plunkett, 4x2, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Cape Meander, 9523 0195 Settler, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 1800 214 864 Quay Resort, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9524 2644 Toorak, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, c/r, d/g, Burlington Drive, 9523 0195

Bunbury Parkdale, by Dale Alcock, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Forrest Estate, 9792 0555

Busselton Envy, by Summit, S, 4x2, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7134 Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9792 0555

Byford Ecco, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, a/r, d/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9242 9200

Caversham Homestead, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Domina Turn, 9242 9200

Dalyellup Luxxe, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9795 7167 Coastal View, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, c/r, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Piara Waters

Minara, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, c/r, Mina Close, 9397 2244 Bellagio, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1643 Prestige, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1489

Quinns Rocks

Brighton, by Ross North, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Hampshire Dr, 9562 1753

Southern River

Archer, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g,Trumpet St, 9242 9200 Geisha, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9333 0888

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Astor, by Summit Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, t/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8481 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

The Vines

Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Vasse

Vasse, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0100

Wandi

Monaco, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, alf, t/g, Lyon Rd, 0412 575 336 Wisteria, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Wanneroo

Belvedere, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r, d/g, h/t, Elliot Rd, 9206 3845

Kilimanjaro, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9206 5276

West Swan

Da Vinci, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404 Kingston, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, a/r, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 643 800 Essence, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 2422

Floreat

Vasse

Hamilton Hill

Wandi

Toorak, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Cnr Dunblane and Pearson, 0417 294 116 Sienna, by Bellagio, D, 4x3, d/g, alf, Annean Lane, 9337 4500

Harrisdale

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616

Colonnade, by APG, D, 4x2, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2439 Shangri-La, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Vale, by Ultimate Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 0417 951 486 Liberty, by Lifestyle Homes, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2544 Avonlea, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2454

Australind

Hillarys

Woodvale

Manhattan, by Dale Alcock, S, h/t, st d/g, Solia Loop, 9292 9200

over $300,000 Alkimos

Homestead, by Dale Alcock SW, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0555

Bogart, by Broadway, D, 4x3, g/r, c/r, st, d/g, Seychelles Lane, 9302 6161

Aveley

Murchison, by Benlin, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Mueller Place, 9379 9220

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125 Newman, by Broadway, D, 3x2, st, alf, d/g,Wesley Way, 9302 6161

Baldivis

Sinatra, by Broadway, D, 4x2, Makybe Drive, 9302 6161 Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 Rochdale, by APG, D, 4x2, t/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0555 Diva, by Highbury Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, c/r, Makybe Drive, 1800 214 864 Four Seasons, by Shelford, S, 4x2, st, a/r, dc/p,Wanderer Parkway, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Belmont

Lincoln, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g,Vaucluse Circuit, 1800 884 041

Booragoon

Aurora, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, c/r, d/g, Marmion Ave, 9242 9200

Burns Beach

Monterey, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 7505 Sanctuary, by Peter Stannard, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 9822 Asheville, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Backwater Cir, 9304 9562

Busselton

Reflections, by Plunket, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Hawker Approach, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9754 1609

Butler

Ready Built, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, d/g, Dania Way, 0417 177 978

Churchlands

Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013

Cottesloe

Lumiere, by RiverStone, D, 3x2, alf, Lillian St, 9436 9696

Dalyellup

Residence, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0555

Darlington

Argyle, by Rural Building, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, dc/p, Cnr Darlington and Coulston Rd, 1800 643 800

Ellenbrook

Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Way, 9366 0000

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053 Bay Breeze, by Highbury, D, 4x2, g/r, a/r, c/r, st d/g, Sticks Blvd, 1800 214 864

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, st, h/t, alf, t/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0555 Honeywood, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Fortis Pass, 0435 081 699 Woodlands, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st. g/r, alf, t/g, Lyons Rd, 0419 049 609

Woodlands

Riviera, by APG Homes, D, 4x2, t/g, alf, h/t, a/r, Granich Gardens, 9204 1843

Yanchep

Sorrento, by Rural Building, D, 3x2, dc/p, Beachhaven Drive, 1800 643 800

Hovea Iluka

Notre Dame, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 0418 943 549 Cove, by W&B, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 1800 802 636 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romanao Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202

Jindalee

Connecticut, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t a/r, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 0417 981 911 Integra, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 5581 Lamont, by APG, D, 4x3, a/r, st, d/g, Santa Barbara Pde, 9562 1155 Heston, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9302 6161

Lakelands

Savana, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, c/r, g, Cobaki Brace, 9583 3387 Lexington, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9202 9200 Berkley, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 0429 939 576

Margaret River

Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058

Millbridge

Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942

North Coogee

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

Provence

✱ S: single storey ✱ D: double storey ✱ L: loft ✱ 3x2: 3 bed, 2 bath ✱ 4x2: 4 bed, 2 bath ✱ g/r: games room ✱ h/t: home theatre ✱ a/r: activity room ✱ c/r: computer room ✱ st: study or home office ✱ alf: alfresco ✱ sc/p: single carport ✱ dc/p: double carport ✱ g: garage ✱ d/g: double garage ✱ t/g: triple garage

Studio 78, by Platinum Homes, D/L, 3x3, s/t, h/t, dc/p, Mewstone Cres, 0415 406 820 The Look, by Ross Griffin, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 9444 7965 Horizon, by Highbury, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 1800 214 864 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388 Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9571 2604

Southern River

Michigan, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9394 0437 Churchill, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, a/r, Trumpet St, 0411 455 566 Monroe, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, a/r, d/g, Harlequin Pass, 9302 6161 Caulfield, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9398 4544 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202

Stirling

Stanford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, st, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Lycium Quay, 9349 7554

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✱ From top to bottom; ✱ $150,000 to $200,000 Denver by New Generation Homes in Byford. ✱ $200,000 to $250,000 Alexa by MyGen Homes in Alkimos. ✱ $250,000 to $300,000 Manhattan by Dale Alcock Homes in Woodvale. ✱ over $300,000 Honeywood by Ross North Homes in Wandi. Pictures: Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography and supplied.

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The musician, director of North Street Music and one of the founding members of string quartet Bond shows Kristy Symonds her favourites Instruments These are my electric and classical violas. Basically, if the house burnt down, my viola would be the first thing I took. It’s literally been with me through every part of my life and has probably given me the most pleasurable memories of outstanding concerts that I’ve performed at – whether it’s been onstage with Andrea Bocelli or Il Divo or the symphony orchestra. My viola was one of the first electric instruments that Yamaha made and it was made for me when I played in Bond. 2 War of the Worlds itinerary This was a major international touring arena show. I met my boyfriend, Gaëtan, on that tour. I first played in the tour in 2007 and have been to Europe with it since. 3 Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi This cookbook is full of amazing vegetarian recipes. I am a hugely passionate cook and will cook three times a day if I’m given the opportunity. I very rarely make a sandwich – I always cook every meal.Whether I am baking cookies between meetings or something else, I seem to find time. It’s my therapy and I absolutely love food. 4 Kindle Because I travel so much, being able to carry around one slim book that has thousands of novels in it is absolutely perfect for me. In the past year, I have commuted to England and Florida every two months to see Gaëtan and have read probably about 40 books. 5 Glastonbury 2011 performance pass We were performing on the Spirit of 71 stage and we were called Bourbyliscious

and Naughty G. We were doing an electronic dance act with an electronic violin. It was a bit wild. Gaëtan has gone and performed at Glastonbury many times, but this was my first year.The festival is amazing and just the biggest music event that I’ve ever been a part of.

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Portrait of my mum, my sister and me I am ridiculously close to my

family. My sister and my mum and dad have come out from England to Perth for Symphony by the Bay today. 7 My niece Ruby is 15 months old and I absolutely adore her. I talk to her on Skype maybe twice a week. Her first words were “Bee-baw” because she can’t say Bourby. 8 MBA from UWA I started life as a viola player so the thought of one day ever being a businesswoman was so far from my mind when I was younger. Achieving my MBA in 2005 just showed how far I’d come. That is partly the reason we’re holding Symphony by the Bay at UWA. 9 Rowing medals For over a decade, I competed both nationally and internationally as a coxswain. I still love being on or near water and actually miss early mornings rowing among the dolphins on a glass river. It’s absolutely beautiful. 10 Car It’s a little Mazda MX5 from 1989. She’s a convertible and I’ve never ever enjoyed owning a car until I owned her. She was an impulse buy and one I’ve never regretted.

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