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July 8 -14, 2012

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Kenlow has you sheltered from the elements

With chilly weather forcing us indoors, it’s a great time to start looking at ways to revamp your interiors. If you love the look of luxury, Most Wanted on Page 14 has some ideas to glitz and glam up with metallic-inspired home furnishings. Or if you’re looking for advice on how to transform the style of your home, head to Page 20 to learn how Ambassador de Buenos Aires can come to your rescue. And turn to Page 25 to meet our two new gardening experts, Darren Seinor and Sue McDougall. Look for Darren’s advice on adding colour to your backyard with camellias – and how best to look after them – in his first column next week.

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“Very often first homebuyers will start at the wrong end of the buying cycle. They generally go out and start looking at houses first, before they have established their budget,” he says. “The correct steps are finance first, block of land second and then house design.” Larry says affordability issues, including tighter lending criteria, mean first-timers are encouraged to work with specialist builders who have in-house finance advisers to help them establish their budget from the outset. Not only does the Bayshore offer plenty of flexibility in terms of fit-out and finishes, it’s also a spacious home with a free-flowing layout. This includes the open-plan living areas and alfresco that appeal to many young buyers looking to build their first home. The central kitchen forms the heart of the Bayshore’s indoor/outdoor living and entertaining zone. Larry says it’s a far cry from the kitchens of yesteryear, which were usually tucked into a corner. “Today’s kitchen is much more engaging,” he says. “It’s in the centre of the entertainment area.” The kitchen has a generous island bench with integrated breakfast bar, plenty of workspace on either side of the wide cooktop, a walk-in pantry and overhead cupboards. There are silicon-jointed windows in the study and in the home theatre, as well as in the meals area where the feature has been used to particularly great effect. “It gives the feeling that the entire area is

enclosed in glass, allowing in a lot of natural light and also giving a feeling of space,” Larry says. Each minor bedroom is a double with a built-in wardrobe, while the master suite has a chic ensuite and a sizeable walk-in wardrobe. The study, designed for the work-at-home brigade, and a home theatre, perfect for relaxing time away from the main living areas, are both towards the front of the house. The Bayshore has been built on a corner block and the Affordable Living designers, who pride themselves on their elevations, have addressed the dual frontage by creating a smart, contemporary facade that wraps around one corner. Paula Evans

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Shannon’s tip of the week The seals on refrigerators collect dirt, muck and condensation and you can end up with really nasty, mouldy seals. Keep them clean by placing a tea towel over a butter knife and dipping it in a solution made from a quarter teaspoon of oil of cloves, half a cup of white vinegar and 2 cups of water before running it around the grooves.

Q&A My daughter and I went to a function where she Q wore a favourite dress made of cotton-Tencel. Unfortunately, among the food she took for the picnic was a capsicum dip that was quite oily. Of course, in the dark, it dripped on to her dress. When we got home and into the light, we saw what had happened, but couldn’t remember your tips for dealing with such a thing. We put the dress in a bucket of water and the next day hung it out on the line to dry, but it hasn’t made any difference to the stain. What can we do to rescue the dress?

If you’re uncertain what kind of stain you are dealing A with, it is important always to treat it first as though it’s a protein stain, so that you don’t set it. Rub with a little bathroom soap and cold water. Next, treat it as though it is an oil stain, by rubbing a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid into the stain until it feels like jelly under your fingers, and rinse with cold water. Then treat for any vegetable pigments: Wipe with lemon juice and hang in the sunshine. Lastly, if the stain appears yellowish or orange, rub with a little lavender oil and then wash normally. I have a table made of chestnut wood, with a clear Q lacquer (pictured left). The white mark you can see appeared when we put hot fish and chips, wrapped in butcher’s paper, on the table. Any tips on how we can remove the mark?

Before you attempt to remove white marks on timber A caused by moisture or heat, you need to know what type of coating has been used. To determine the type of varnish on your table, take a pin and hold it with a pair of pliers. Heat the pin on the stove until it is glowing. Touch the pin to an inconspicuous spot under the table and sniff the fumes. If the fumes smell like a burnt plastic bag, it is polyurethane and you need to rub out the marks with a little Brasso using a pair of pantyhose.

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SHANNON LUSH Queen of clean Hi! Shannon here again to help you with your domestic disasters. If the fumes smell like an electrical short, it is an oil-based varnish. If they smell like burnt hair, it is shellac. And if they smell like a blown candle, it is a wax-based polish. In these cases, you’ll need to use a large piece of lemon peel to apply some warm beeswax. Using the yellow side of the peel, rub the beeswax into the stain, rubbing fast but not hard and following the grain of the timber. The speed heats the lemon oil and wax so they can penetrate the mark. When the mark has disappeared, use a pair of pantyhose to remove any excess beeswax.

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.

Shannon Email your questions to Shannon Lush at spotless@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au Shannon will not be able to answer your questions privately. © Shannon Lush 2012. Spotless, Spotless 2, Speed Cleaning, How To Be Comfy and SAVE, by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming, and Stainless, by Shannon Lush and Trent Hayes, published by ABC Books, all $19.95.

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F you’re looking for a jumbo-sized family home with a long list of lifestyle features, the Diva by Highbury Homes might just fit the bill. With a library, a home theatre, a workshop, a bar, a computer nook and a large outdoor entertaining area, this Baldivis display has the space in which to indulge a range of activities and interests. At 445sq m, it’s a big home arranged over two levels, with the master suite downstairs leading out to the alfresco, and three good-sized kids’ bedrooms upstairs, each with its own walk-in wardrobe. Heather Learie, marketing manager at Highbury Homes, says it’s a layout that works for many families. “A big positive is that the bedrooms give everyone privacy, with the main bedroom at the back on the ground floor and the three minor bedrooms upstairs surrounding a spacious sitting room and study nook,” she says. Young adults living at home get the space and sense of independence they crave, while their parents can enjoy spacious single-storey living downstairs. “Many people comment on the volume and floor space in the open-plan living zone and on the seamless connection to the large alfresco,” Heather says. “They are also impressed with the kitchen that overlooks these areas, while the amount of benchspace and storage is always a winner.” With wide stainless-steel cooking appliances, two appliance cupboards, stone benchtops, a

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UYING a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’re likely to make, especially when you are starting out with your first home. You want to make sure you’re making the right choice because, financially, it’s what’s going to make or break you. It’s not just a place to live; it’s about making a good business decision, too. So it’s not just about a pretty suburb or a home with everything you can imagine. The focus becomes a question of finances, and what you can afford is part of the mix. What is basically going to set you up and supercharge your path to financial independence? What is going to grow in value quicker? If you think of those who bought in areas such as Dalkeith 30 years ago, they probably wouldn’t have paid very much. So choosing the right area to buy is critical, but don’t

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listen to hearsay or take a guess – work with experts who are successful themselves, who understand how to take the guesswork out of buying. The next thing you need to remember is that this is a business decision. Don’t be fooled by aesthetic features of new estates, such as pretty parks and lakes, because that’s what developers do to attract people. Rather than focus on facts and ﬁgures, focus on solid fundamentals. The best tips: Look for a location close to amenities, shops, schools, transport, and existing infrastructure, and look for areas with a low supply of houses on the market and areas where land is limited, and stick to established locations. The last thing you want to do when you’re starting out with your ﬁrst home is to lose money. If there is another land release around

12 months, or that the market isn’t affordable for them right now. Ask yourself: What are you hoping for? A magic change in circumstances to make your savings grow quickly? I have met so many couples who genuinely don’t believe they can buy a first home. They work hard and they earn enough money, but they never really have a lot extra at the end of the month. I say, take the plunge, and look for a way around the obstacles. Now is the time to get into the property market and to get your foot on the first rung. Make it happen and you can achieve the Great Australian Dream. Just think how much better off financially you can be in five, 10 or 20 years.

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WINTER FLAVOURS One of the great pleasures associated with the cold months is the opportunity to tantalise the tastebuds with fresh herbs and spices, especially if you’ve grown them yourself bay leaves for three hours at 180C, added a lip-smacking taste to the meat. The potatoes, sweet potato and pumpkin received similar treatment, but this time only a light basting with extra virgin olive oil and a generous sprinkle of roughly crushed rosemary. Just before serving, add a liberal splash of balsamic vinegar. The aroma of this is to die for, and the tang even better. Another thing we really enjoy at this time of the year with roast potatoes is mint sauce. Select 10 to 15 sprigs of common or apple mint, strip off the leaves, chop them finely, add them to a jar of white vinegar and let it sit for two hours at room temperature before moving to the fridge. The fresh, crisp flavour adds a whole new dimension. The meat can also be further enhanced by horseradish, which is best harvested at this time, anyway. Cleaned and finely blended with sour cream, the resulting horseradish sauce is truly amazing with lamb. These herbs and many others we use commonly in soups and winter dishes taste best when used fresh, but tend to be expensive

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to buy at the supermarket. So you’ll be happy to know they are simple to grow at home and inexpensive to buy in starter pots, which can be clipped for a ﬁrst harvest immediately after purchase. My garden was established using the quality Renaissance herbs grown locally by Swan Valley Nursery. Their horseradish actually came from plants that originally started in my garden. That’s the nice thing about being a garden lover – sharing plants with friends and family for their mutual pleasure is just a bonus. Plant your herbs in rich organic soil and stand back because, despite the cold, herbs grow strongly at this time of the year. The best place to see the widest range is probably your local Dawson’s Garden World, Bunnings Warehouse or Waldecks garden centre. Remember, the key to success lies in the soil and what you feed your herbs. Trevor Cochrane

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T’S funny how a few cold weeks can give us such dramatic food cravings. It seems only a week or two ago I was looking forward to one more barbecue before the cold banished us indoors, but now I am thoroughly enjoying soups, roasts and vegetables that all have one common trait – my tastebuds adore the ﬂavour of fresh herbs, a taste sensation only they can deliver. Last week, we set out to make a lamb roast with crispy potatoes, pumpkin and sweet potato from our garden with some fabulous peas and beans that had been recently harvested. The fact that everything except the meat was from our garden is great, but the bonus is that the herbs and spices also came from our backyard. The lamb was marinated in red wine, extra virgin olive oil and a herb crust composed of sea salt and pepper crushed with rosemary, lemon thyme, bay leaf and a little french tarragon. This mixture, basted over the lamb and slowly roasted in the oven with ﬁve or six

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Thi Nuyen, of Wembley, has an old poinciana that is now showing a splitting bark with sap oozing from the tears. The worry is that this may be killing the tree. There are several reasons why this may have occurred, including insect attack and sometimes old age. But, in this case, I suspect it’s more likely a pest, such as a cockchafer, that is splitting the bark. The best way to treat this is to apply Confidor tablets in the soil around the plant’s roots in springtime as new foliage starts to emerge. The insecticide in the Confidor tablets is drawn up through the sap and will kill any pest eating the bark or sucking on the sap. At the same time, treat any splits in the bark with Steri-Prune – a tar-based treatment that should seal them against further “bleeding”. Lastly, soak the ground around the tree’s canopy area with a strong concentration of Seasol seaweed extract. This tends to help roots recover from stress and stimulates new fine root growth in stressed trees, helping them recover. If the area under the tree isn’t mulched, adding a 100mm layer of mulch is also a great idea and using pea straw is only going to help the tree get off to a great start come spring.

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After running the retail garden and production nursery Everbloom Garden Centre in the Perth Hills for 16 years, Sue started her own landscape design business with her husband. She has presented segments on both The Garden Gurus and Greenfingers, but is better known as the gardening expert on 6PR’s weekend program, a role which she has filled for 17 years. She also writes for Burke’s Backyard magazine and various industry websites around Australia. When it comes to gardening, Sue believes there is no right and wrong and she is a champion of experimentation and observation. She is particularly fond of her “market garden”, which consists of about 600sq m of edible plants, not including her citrus orchard. On top of it all, she recently decided to take on the exhausting but rewarding task of studying landscape architecture at the University of Western Australia.

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Mrs Stevens writes, via email, that she fell in love with flowering cherry trees on a visit to Washington last year and has some in her garden now. She’s listened to my advice on triggering flowering by adding iceblocks, and wants to know when to do it. The answer is now. Try to avoid rainy days, and using a 4kg or larger solid block of ice is best. Lay a plastic bag over the top and bury it in the soil around the plants’ roots for good measure.Try to do this three to four times over the winter months, ideally when conditions are dry for a period, but cold.This “extra” chill certainly helps my trees and we have not only enjoyed stunning spring flower displays, we have also had some great crops of cherries. Trevor Cochrane

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Ramada, by Affordable Living, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9302 4920

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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 Inspiration, by Aussie Living, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 6212 7699

Landsdale

Monaco, by Commodore, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway, 9303 4361 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 Ambiance, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Monticello Meander, 9333 0880

Maddington

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Madeley

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Infinity, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, c/r, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694 Aspire, by Impressions, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Jerboa Green, 9523 0087 Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

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Caversham

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

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

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Madeley

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Queens Park

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Treendale

Equinox, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Orion Lane, 9797 0682 Carnival, by Essence Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0100

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

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Aveley

Trump, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, Safford Ave, 9320 4920 Villa d’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 Cosmos, by New Generation, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, Ruskin Brace, 9333 0880

Caversham

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

Dalyellup

Jimbaran, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Colonna, 1800 227 161

Dayton

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

Ellenbrook

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Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Onyx Lane, 9439 6866 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111 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 Cnr, 9419 2574 Dynasty, 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

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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

Piara Waters

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 Silk, by W&B, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Wright Rd, 9397 0578

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, 0418 954 658

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 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

Treendale

Xanadu, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Orion Lane, 9796 1639

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, 9410 2495 Wisteria, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Bruny Ave, 9242 9200

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

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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 Destiny, by New Generation,S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, alf, a/r, Adlington Way, 9333 0880 Oasis, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6649 Luxor Games, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, Ewens Pass, 9302 4920

Greenmount Avonview, by Ross Squire Homes, S, 4x2, st, Bullarra Rd, 9294 3800 Coolgardie, by Ross Squire Homes, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, sc/p, Bullarra Rd, 9294 3800

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

Hocking Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794

Landsdale Majestic, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 6461 5297 Lamont, by Impressions, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9302 6097

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

Wandi

Sandalwood, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bruny Meander, 6461 5297

West Swan

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

Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 9562 5495 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 Kayana, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Altea Way, 9242 9100 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3984 Salt, by W&B, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3350

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

Elwood, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Strathmore Close, 9242 9200 Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401

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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 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 Oslo, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Greenlink Blvd, 9242 9200

Hocking Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864

Jindalee Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786

Lakelands Kartika, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4040 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 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

Landsdale Monticello, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0418 913 800 Stoneleigh, by Dale Alcock, D, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Monticello Meander, 9242 9200

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Alkimos, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, alf, h/t, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9202 9200 Chateau, by Summit, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g,Altea Way, 0418 927 371 Pearl, by W&B, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9562 3350

Australind

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

Aveley

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125

Baldivis

Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 Diva, by Highbury Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, c/r, Makybe Drive, 1800 214 864

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

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

Butler

Ready Built, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, d/g, Dania Way, 9242 9200

Byford

Kalimna, by Australand, S, 3x2, st, d/c, New Haven Pde, 13 38 38

Churchlands

Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Luna, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Prionotes Cnr, 9202 9255 Onyx, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 1282 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013

Clarkson

Metro, by Australand, D, 3x2, d/g, Ladera Way, 13 38 38

Cottesloe

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

Dalyellup

Archer, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Colonna St, 9795 6848 Karridale, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Colonna St, 1800 643 800 Ku De Ta, by Summit, 4x2, g/r, st, t/g, alf, Colonna St, 9722 0300

Darch

Rose Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Monticello Meander, 9302 6417

Darlington

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

Dunsborough

Naturaliste, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, st, d/g,Wentworth Loop, 1800 227 161

Ellenbrook

Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Pass, 6296 5815

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053

Floreat

Toorak, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Cnr Dunblane and Pearson, 0417 294 116

Hamilton Hill

Sienna, by Bellagio, D, 4x3, d/g, alf, Annean Lane, 9337 4500

Harrisdale

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 Preston, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Dealy Elbow, 0418 935 289

Hillarys

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

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 Sunsets, by Lifestyle Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Romano Cres, 9305 4151 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202 Panorama, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9305 3948 Harlow, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, Romano Cres, 9302 6161

Provence

Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Pky, 9754 9000

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 Arcadia, by Vision One, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9398 2883 Bletchley Park, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, st, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9394 0720 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202 Bletchley Loft, by Rural Building, L, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Martagon St, 1800 643 800

Stirling

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

Swanbourne

Douglas, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Birrigon Loop, 9302 6161

Treendale

Toorak, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Orion Lane, 9792 0100

Vasse

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, st, h/t, alf, t/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0555

Wandi

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 Australis, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, g/r, st, d/g, Fortis Pass, 9366 0028 Mirander, by APG Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Bruny Meander, 9410 1406 Riviera, by Shelford, D, 4x2, st, ht, a/r, dg, Bruny Meander, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Woodlands

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

Woodvale

Taylor, by Broadway, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, a/r, Solaia Loop, 9302 6161 Chittering Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, alf, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, Solaia Loop, 9366 0025

Yanchep

Santorini Square, by Australand, D, 3x2, h/t, a/r, dc/p,Wyperfeld St, 13 38 38 Santorini Square, by Australand, S, 3x2, dc/p, Nullarbor Ave, 13 38 38

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

Landsdale

Elements, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, alf, Monticello Meander, 9303 2892 Aspen, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, c/r, alf, d/g, Monticello Meander, 0302 5219

Leederville

Leederville, by Plunkett, D, 3x2, alf, d/g, Byron St, 9366 0322

Margaret River

Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058 Retro, by Summit, S. 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Crellin Place, 9757 9120

Millbridge

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, t/g, Dutton Way, 9792 0555

North Coogee

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 Korda, by Renowned Collection, D, 4x2, alf, st, h/t, d/g, Draper St, 9202 9255 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388

Piara Waters

Quartz, by W&B, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Wright Rd, 9397 578

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ✱ 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

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traditional indigenous knowledge was used to make something more contemporary in terms of art. 7 Chewbacca bobblehead My five-year-old son bought this for me for my birthday. I have no idea why, but he said it reminded him of me, and every time I see it I am reminded of him. He is a big part of my life. 8 Didgeridoo My brother was a dancer with Bangarra Dance Theatre and he brought this back from the Northern Territory. The level of commitment to get it back to Sydney from there was huge. It is a symbol of our brotherly love. 9 The Sapphires poster Over the years, I have come to know most of the cast from the original production. Then, when we were in Sydney, I took my partner to see the play and we had front-row seats. About halfway through, the actors I knew actually started to recognise me and began waving, winking and giving me the thumbs-up while they were performing. I was getting really embarrassed, but my partner loved it. 10 Ring My partner and I arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually married, but we went and bought these rings. I keep asking her to marry me but she always knocks me back because she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think it is important. We have been together almost 14 years and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I will ever get her across the line. I live in hope.This â&#x20AC;&#x153;weddingâ&#x20AC;? ring is about as close as I can get at the moment.

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