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INTRO with Heidi Albertiri NEIGHBOURHOOD Mullimbimby // Byron C R E AT I V E Natalie Miller BEAUTY Clean T R AV E L + C U LT U R E Eco S O C I A L G AT H E R I N G Eat SHOP Sustainable MOTHERHOOD with Verity Kizek B LO O M S Spring
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Spring There is nothing I love more than the wafting smell of jasmine in the air at spring time, it brings with it a sense of nostalgia and the inkling that something new is on the horizon. Driven by the excitement of change coupled with our desire to create and work with beautiful things, we have been slowly working away on the relaunch of The Life Style Edit - Digital Magazine, our foray back in to the world of publishing. As of late we have felt the need to dive deep back into exploring our own creativity, so this seemed a natural progression - as you know we like to explore and push boundaries. You could say the digital magazine is the big sister to our daily blog - The Edit; really it’s just an excuse to produce a beautiful neat little digital package, to further extend the talents of our wonderful team and share stories of extraordinary people, places and things. 2020 became the year we never knew could have existed, with Mother Earth politely finding a way to send the entire planet of people home for an enforced time out. We now know this is something with bigger meaning we need to look at with greater awareness. Never has there been a better time to revaluate, recalibrate and consider the lives we lead. As we take stock, rebuild and recoup on every level, it seems only fitting that our first issue’s content reflects this new way of being for business, people, products and life. We hope you enjoy the first issue. If this is your first time discovering us, welcome. To our wonderful die hard fan girls, we salute you and thank you wholeheartedly for continuing to follow and support our digital journey. We hope you love it as much as we do. - Considered. HEIDI ALBERTIRI
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Mullimbimby // Byron When we say “Byron” what do you think of? You’d be forgiven if your mind goes straight to hippies, backpackers, hostels, and tourist hot spots, but we’re here to tell you that there’s much more to this beautiful shire than what meets the eye.
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Sure, we can’t deny that Byron Bay itself has its fair share of fab spots to dine, shop, play and stay (which, as a team of Byron lovers, we will always encourage you to visit!), but widening the spectrum by venturing outward into the hinterland and smaller towns will certainly reap some benefits too. We’ve compiled our favourite must-sees, stays, eats, and dos in Byron, Mullimbimby and Brunswick Heads for you to tick off and explore on your next trip.
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BLACKBIRD BYRON, Mullimbimby
28º, Byron Bay
This luxury accommodation is everything you could ever want from Byron and more. Up high in the hinterland, the views of Mt. Chincogan, the Pacific Ocean and Cape Byron (which can be enjoyed from the stunning magnesium salt and mineral pool) are matched perhaps only by the design of the oneof-a-kind private boutique pavilions. Acting as the perfect base to head out on daily walks, it’s surrounded by acres of green rainforest. You’ll find us here sipping on our complimentary champagne!
This 1940s cottage-style stunner is the ultimate when it comes to luxury. The beautifully designed rooms are oh-soByron luxe, with a tropical Bali twist in the form of private plunge pools and outdoor showers. Once you venture beyond the timber doors, it’s immediately obvious that every detail has been carefully considered within this private oasis slash little slice of barefoot heaven. Plus it’s adults only - so you have every excuse to leave the kids at home - and that’s a win in our book!
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CHALET MOTEL, Brunswick Heads
Images Supplied LHS Blackbird Byron, 28º RHS Chalet Motel
Yes, it’s a motel, but it’s certainly a far cry from your average highway pit stop. You’ll be greeted by a super cute row of aqua blue bikes upon arrival as you wander past the palms and over to the entrance. Chalet Motel manages to maintain classic motel charm while shedding the not so great yellow-bricked, neon-sign, less-than-clean expectations with its super cute interior and exterior design. Take a dip in the pool or wander into town to see what Brunswick Heads (lovingly dubbed ‘Bruns’ by locals) has to offer - expect crystal waters and coastal village vibes. pp 11
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LHS Cadeau RHS Punch + Daisy, The General Store, La Casita.
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CADEAU, Brunswick Heads Cadeau translates to ‘gift’ in French and this petite Euroinspired gem certainly has been a gift to the Brunswick Heads locals and tourists alike. The restaurant is founded and run by husband and wife duo, Holly and Giorgio, who have managed to strike the perfect balance between a relaxed cafe-style atmosphere and a fine-dining-esque menu and service. The menu is thoughtful and seasonal, the cocktails artful and delicious, and the wine list just a little special.
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PUNCH + DAISY, Mullimbimby With most ingredients sourced locally (including the coffee beans!), these guys certainly abide by the codes of sustainability and unique small biz feel that dictate what it means to be a community icon in the Byron shire. The interiors are classic Byron-cafe style and the menu is seriously delicious - and of course features all the breakky classics and cornerstones. Also, they’re dog friendly, so, you know…enough said.
THE GENERAL STORE, Byron Bay This local landmark has been around the block in the best of ways. First established in 1947, the Byron Bay General Store is one of the shire’s oldest commercial buildings and has been subjected to a plethora of different looks and uses over the years. Perhaps the one constant is its rep amongst Byron-siders as an icon. Now, the General Store serves a brunch-style menu that features local, organic produce with an enviro-friendly twist (they’re solar powered!). The menu is everyonefriendly with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
LA CASITA, Brunswick Heads La Casita translates to ‘small house’ and that’s certainly the vibe we get from this little no-fuss Mexican joint in Brunswick Heads. The space is as cosy as it is authentic, seating just 10 at a time, with a rattan-lined courtyard out back to seat up to 30. Helmed by the two-hatted team behind Fleet Restaurant - a Brunswick Heads linchpin - the menu features genuine agave spirits, cerveza, simple ingredients, and a whole tonne of flavour. If you can’t manage to get a seat in the pequeña interior, don’t fret. These guys do some classic favourites to take away - desserts and cocktails included of course! pp 13
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LHS The Farm, Killen Falls (Photo Sera J Wright) RHS Spell, Nikau
Do THE FARM, Byron Bay
KILLEN FALLS, Tintenbar
If you’ve never ventured there before, Byron’s infamous landmark, The Farm, is namely exactly that - a working farm. However, it’s also home to a collection of like-minded micro-businesses whose values collectively lie in healthy lifestyles, organic living, and sustainability. From humble beginnings involving a toddler, a backyard veggie patch and a makeshift basket of freshly picked green beans, this Byron enterprise has come a long way. The picturesque local spot is home to many a household name including Three Blue Ducks, The Bread Social and Baylato - plus hosts a bunch of workshops for kids and adults.
Does it get more intrinsically Byron than “getting in touch with nature”? We think not. If becoming one with the environment is what you came for, the Killen Falls walking track and cascading waterfall will surely tick your boxes. Located in Tintenbar (about a 20 minute drive from Byron), the walking track to the viewing platform will take you up through some of the last remaining remnants of the Big Scrub rainforest. If you’re keen for a dip, head down to the base of the fall to cool off in the large swimming hole - make sure you head back behind the falls where the rock has eroded, making it possible to sit back in the shade without getting wet! Once you arrive, we’re pretty sure you might want to spend a few hours here, so be sure to pack all the essentials (sunscreen, people!!)
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SPELL, Byron Bay
NIKAU, Byron Bay
With roots in international design, this Byron gem is the ultimate family affair. The homewares, accessories and clothing store was founded by culture and design lover Melinda Macguire, who developed the business with her two daughters, Tahila and Kobi. In classic small retail business style, the family bread and butter from early days was travel, product sourcing and international buying trips. Talk about the ultimate childhood experience! Hope & May continues to expand and grow, with a second store in Bondi Beach opening a couple of years ago.
More or less embodying the Byron shire in clothing form, to locals and tourists alike, Spell is a household name. A mere swipe of their Instagram page is all the evidence you need to decipher why this brand has developed such a cult following, and its backstory only serves to verify its authenticity. Created by two sisters with shared childhood memories, the designs are inspired by the dreams of their Latvian grandparents who fled war-torn Europe and also by their hippie parents, who led a nomadic lifestyle with the pair in the 70s. Whatever the inspo, we’re all about these floaty, dreamy, colourful, ethically produced garments.
Greenery meets ceramics in this honestto-goodness gorgeous Byron emporium. Nikau (nee-co) is a collaborative meeting of creatives. The brand is helmed by Nikki Ogilvy and Nicole Steele, who are advocates for good vibes, all things greenery, supporting genuine artists, functional, handmade and sustainable design, and encouraging slow buying. Honestly, there’s not much this cute little store doesn’t offer, and there’s not much we don’t love about it! //
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Natalie Miller With her studio surrounded by the beautiful scapes of New South Wale’s Southern Highlands, Natalie Miller has an abundance of inspiration at her doorstep. doorstep . But it’s not just her source of inspo that permeates her stunning textile art, Natalie’s years of experience in architecture, weaving, macrame and textile design are what truly set her apart from your average artist. As creatives ourselves, there’s nothing we love more than delving into the brain of a fellow creator. We chatted to Natalie about creative journeys, her love of wool, her investment in natural dyeing techniques and changing the world.
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C R E AT I V E
I do love our world; I love the different landscapes, the different cultures and diversity of people.
[ Tell us about yourself ] I’m a registered architect and textile artist living in the beautiful Southern Highlands in Australia, an environment of constant inspiration. I have been practicing as an architect/interior designer/artist for the last 30 years you could say I’ve had a lifetime of design and creating! [ What inspires you? ] My surroundings are where I draw a lot of inspiration from - the views from my studio windows are magical. I spend a lot of time on hikes, climbing mountains and chasing waterfalls and the landscape is extraordinarily beautiful and inspirational. I also travel extensively (pre-COVID), so I do take inspiration from other cultures that embrace textiles including Japan, Sumba and Flores in Indonesia, India, and the hill tribes of Vietnam. I have visited these places many times and am still in awe of their skills in dyeing and weaving, particularly Ikat weaving and Songket weaving. [ Tell us about your journey, how did you get where you are creatively? ] When I relocated from Sydney to the Southern Highlands 10 years ago, I studied tapestry weaving at Sturt Art and Craft centre for a year and since then have studied tapestry each year at Kawashima textile school in Japan. I work from my studio at my East Kangaloon property and now primarily focus on hand dyeing and tapestry weaving. I still practice architecture and interiors together with creating my textile artworks.
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I made the biggest macramé chandelier in the world (two of them actually!) in Pacific Place on Hong Kong Island for Chinese New Year. I have been involved in collaborations with other artists for installations and fashion labels including Romance Was Born and The Woolmark Company. I also worked on the DreamWorks set for the movie Trolls 2, creating 3 large scale models of underwater scenes from weaving and macramé techniques. The models were sent to Hollywood and the animators modelled them for the scenes in the movie. [ Wool is obviously a big part of your world - what made you fall in love with it? How did that come about? ] I love wool - especially local wool. I only use Australian wool that has been bred and milled in NSW. I also hand dye all my wool with natural dyes and Australian wool dyes. Working with wool is fantastic as you can be as textural as you please, it’s wonderful on the hands and is the perfect fibre to dye. [ The colours you work with are so vibrant and rich - tell us a bit more about your process to create them? ] I dye all my wool to create intense, vibrant colours, either naturally or with Australian wool dyes. Most people believe that natural dyes are muted, however it’s quite the opposite! You can create such beautiful bright pinks and reds from cochineal, rich blues from Indigo, stunning oranges from Saffron and vivid yellows from turmeric. The mordent you use when dying can also help bring out the depth of the colour - it’s quite an extraordinary process to dye wool naturally.
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...I believe that all building materials should be raw and natural, and relatively timeless.
[ What are you working on at the moment? ] I am working towards a solo art exhibition in March 2021 at The SHAC in Robertson. It is called ‘climbing mountains and chasing waterfalls, a woven narrative’. The tapestries are all inspired from local bush walks and hikes in the Southern Highlands that I have explored, Mt Jellore, the Nattai river, Russell’s needle, the Bungonia Canyon and Missingham steps - just to name a few. [ What is your advice for someone who loves colour but isn’t sure how to incorporate it into their home? ] As an architect as well as an artist, I believe that all building materials should be raw and natural, and relatively timeless. The colour should be incorporated through art and furniture. Textile art has an enormous relationship with interior architecture. As part of my practice, I explore textiles and how they can transform an architectural space and complement one another. I believe that any colour can complement a raw material surface whether it is a plain white wall, timber, brick or stone. Using textiles can also work acoustically - especially wool, which absorbs sound. So, if you have a lot of hard surfaces, wool carpet, soft furnishings and textile art can absorb sound and work well both in the design of a space and acoustically. [ When we think of weaving and macrame has had such a resurgence in the past decade, where did your relationship start with it? ] I have been doing macramé since I was a child in the 70s. I studied tapestry 10 years ago and fell in love, I knew straight away that it was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. pp 20
[ If you could change the world, where would you start? ] I do love our world; I love the different landscapes, the different cultures and diversity of people. If I could change it, I guess it would come down to people’s perceptions about other races, how humanity treat one another, eradicating child labour, allowing women in certain countries to be equal with men, allowing all girls in the world to be educated, using sustainable products more, being sustainable in design. Hopefully by making positive changes and doing meaningful deeds, we could make a positive impact on others. [ What does a perfect green world look like for you? ] Certainly in design, especially in architecture, one can really change the way they think about building. My husband and I have just completed an environmentally sustainable house. We collect our own water in a 100,000 litre tank, have solar panels and solar tubes to create electricity, and have ground loops on our property which heat up the water in the winter and cool it in the summer. They eliminate any other heating or cooling required - so there’s no need for heaters or air conditioning! I think that whatever you can do to be more sustainable in the home will all help towards a greener world - no matter how seemingly small. //
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Beauty // Clean When it comes to beauty we know its what’s on the inside that really counts. Team that with beautiful packaging and design and you have a match made in heaven. Not only are these beauty products good for you, they look good and do good.
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LHS Hourglass [ Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 ] RHS Ere Perez [ Moringa all-beauty crème ] pp 22
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LHS hummm. [ Squalene Face Oil ] [ Botanical Peptide Serum ] MIDDLE The Perioidical [ Regular Organic Tampons ] RHS Palm Beach Collection [ Aromatherapy Oil, Nurture ] pp 25
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TOP Ere Perez [ Corn translucent powder ] MIDDLE Ere Perez [ Chamomile eye palette in beautiful ] BOTTOM Go-To [ Very Useful Face Cream ] RHS Liliquoi [ 100% Natural Perfume ] [ 100% Natural Perfume Mini ]
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LHS Juice Beauty [ Prebiotix Hydrating Gel Moisturiser ] TOP LEFT Aika [ Pitta Tonic ] TOP RIGHT Ere Perez [ Aloe lash and brow mascara ] BOTTOM LEFT Mecca Cosmetica [ Hydrating Moisturiser ] IMAGES Shot on Location at The Life Style Edit Studio STYLING Heidi Albertiri, TLSE PHOTOGRAPHY Bec Hannaford FRESH FLOWERS Lilac and Willow DRIED FLOWERS The Wilds
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T H E P R O M I S E O F A H O L I D AY
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Our very own sunburnt country
No matter how much you’ve tried to avoid checking your Facebook feed or flicking onto ABC news, there’s a high change that you’re watching, reading and absorbing the news constantly, and it’s been exhausting to say the least! The promise of a holiday (inter- or within your own state) to escape it all is, to put it mildly, looking VERY appealing. You’re itching to get out after experiencing some serious cabin fever and hey, we definitely can’t blame you. Yes, international trips are still very much on the back burner, but it ain’t so bad! It’s time to pack up the car and head to some not-so-seen corners and crannies of our very own sunburnt country to explore and lay your head at some pretty damn special spots. We’ve rounded up our favourite retreats around Australia that have sustainability and environmentalism at their core. Clear your schedule, grab your partner, husband, wife, or bestie, dust the cobwebs off your suitcase and absolutely do NOT forget your camera!
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KIMO ESTATE, Gundagai, NSW If you’re glamping wanderlust-ers like us, you may have already spied this one on your Instagram feed (and then constantly dreamt about it since). But for those of you who are new to the glam-camping scene, Kimo Estate is a 7000 acre working sheep and cattle farm located in Gundagai - a four hour drive from Sydney’s CBD. The stunning property is home to three completely off-grid Eco Huts that go just a little bit beyond your average tent or cabin. Situated high above the picturesque rolling hills, paddocks, and scattered farm animals, you can enjoy the unbeatable sunsets by your private fire pit (if you’re staying in Fergo’s) or in your al-fresco wood fired hot tub (if you’re in Sweeny’s). pp 31
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BAMURRU PLAINS ECO LODGE, Kakadu, NT
BELLWETHER WINES GLAMPING, Coonawarra, SA
“Proudly without wi-fi or even mobile phone reception”. Sounds like a seldom experienced luxury, but it’s reality at Bamurru Plains Eco Lodge in Kakadu, NT; an eco lodge home to a myriad of wildlife and birdlife which it is dedicated to preserving. Lie in your EcoDownUnder linen as you take in the view from your generously sized tent, or have a cocktail by the infinity pool and be greeted by one of the friendly buffalo. For every guest that stays, the Lodge donates to Australia’s lead non-government conservation organisation, Australian Wildlife Conservancy - so your relaxation = a good deed, and we love that. The Lodge is closed until March 2021, but we’re pretty
Wine + glamping - need we say more? Surrounded by towering 500+ year old red gums and just a short walk from the beautiful Coonawarra vineyard and cellar door, you’ll find the Bellwether Wines bell tents. Explore the property and visit the resident cows, sheep, donkey, chooks and special guardian Maremma (if you don’t know what a Maremma is, Google search right now because it’s probably the cutest thing ever…). Cook your meals using the fresh produce from the estate while you sip your complimentary wine. If that level of luxury is not temptation enough, join the private, campers-only wine tour in the evening. Just make sure you leave plenty of room in your car - you’ll likely return home with a bottle or ten!
sure it’ll fill up fast - so jump online and make that booking!
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CALLIGNEE II ECO BUSH RETREAT, Gippsland, VIC
Images Supplied LHS Bamurru Plain Eco Lodge RHS Callingnee II Eco Bush Retreat
We’re all too familiar with the ins and outs of isolation by now - and in saying that, we’ve all reaped the (if slightly unexpected) benefits. The time we’ve all had to self-reflect and reconnect is manifested in physical form in the Callignee II Eco Bush Retreat. Located on 5 acres of bushland in Gippsland, featuring a 19 metre lap pool, bold slabs of concrete, and fire-resistant steel, it’s hard to believe that this stunning property was once victim to 2009’s Black Saturday devastation. Though initial owner Chris Clark had rehabilitated the property post-fires (a process that was featured on Grand Designs Australia!), by 2017 it was in serious need of some TLC. Enter saviours and eco-heroes, Maggie and Chris Jones. The couple took to lovingly (re)restoring the home over a period of 4 years to a new found glory, resulting in the 100% off the grid, one-of-a-kind masterpiece it is today.
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BRUNY ISLAND HIDEAWAY, Bruny Island, TAS Joined by just a narrow strip of land, Bruny Island is the rugged, quiet, mini counterpart of Tassie’s mainland. And what more fitting for a tiny island than a tiny eco home? Designed by Maguire + Devine Architects, Bruny Island Hideaway certainly makes up in character what it lacks in physical size. The property, situated on 99 acres, is a modern eco-friendly nod to the log cabin - it’s 100% off-grid and 100% connected to its surrounds. With a design dedicated to minimalism that harks back to the client’s love of Japanese architecture, the property is an ode to life’s simple pleasures. LHS Bruny Island Hideaway RHS Sal Salis, Nightfall
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SAL SALIS, Ningaloo Reef, WA
NIGHTFALL, Lamington National Park, QLD
The tagline of this amazing spot located in Cape Range National Park is “where the outback meets the reef” and seriously, they weren’t joking! Fifteen safari-style eco tents scatter the plain skirting the stunning Ningaloo Reef. Fall asleep under the stars to the sound of the waves and reawaken to the Aussie wildlife around you. Spend your days relaxing in the eco-tent or explore the World Heritage listed reef, which is home to 500 species of fish, 250 species of coral, rays, and turtles. Hug your loved ones extra tight before you leave ‘coz once you experience this little slice of paradise, we reckon you might never come home.
Lamington National Park in southeast Queensland is home to some of the most beautiful ancient rainforests, natural pools and nature walks. Tucked away deep in the forest and beside the headwaters of Christmas Creek you’ll find the luxurious Nightfall. The safari style tents are all hand built and feature wire-brushed recycled timber floors, hand-carved stone basins, rain-head showers and organic bedding. Enjoy a soak in the bath as you watch the forest around you and stay warm by the in-built fireplace. Plus the site only caters to 8 at a time so you don’t even have to share. It doesn’t get much better! //
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D O U K K O N S TA N TA R A S
Social Gathering Eating is always better when friends are involved, so we don’t need much of an excuse to gather around a beautiful table with a delicious meal to share. With certain restrictions in place it’s easy to become disconnected from doing the things we love so here’s a couple of our favourite dishes that we hope will entice you to gather and share with friends ( responsibly) too.
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Hummous 1 tin organic chickpeas (drained) 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp grated garlic 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/3 cup cold water 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (evoo) Sprinkle of cumin powder
In a blender, add the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin. Blend to the desired consistency. Add the evoo and cold water and finish with another blend. Season with salt to taste. Adjust with more oil, water and lemon juice if required, ensuring you blend after adding. Dress with a drizzle of evoo and a a sprinkle of cumin powder.
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IMAGES The Life Style Edit
CROCKERY + GLASSWARE Casa e Cucina
STYLING Heidi Albertiri, TLSE
CANDLES The Wedding + Event Creators
PHOTOGRAPHY Bec Hannaford
BLUE DISH Nanny Birdsall
RECIPIES Douk Konstantaras
WINE Wildflower
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Fisherman’s Stew 500 grams raw pippies 500 grams raw mussels in their shells 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads Handful thyme sprigs 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 brown onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic glover, finely chopped
1 can diced tomatoes 2 cups dry white wine 2 bay leaves 250 grams peeled green prawns 500 grams white flesh fish cut into 3cm chunks (snapper, flathead or similar) Handful of parsley leaves and fennel fronds
Place the mussels and pippies in a large pot with one cup of white wine. Cook over high heat with the lid on. Shake occasionally until the mussels and pippies have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the mussels and pippies and strain, reserving the broth. In a large pot, heat the oil and the saffron and sweat off the onion and fennel on a low heat, about 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and stir for a few minutes, then add the last cup of white wine, reserved mollusk broth, tinned tomatoes and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
Add a cup of water and simmer for a further 5 minutes, then add the peeled prawns and fish and cover, cooking for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently stir through the mussels and pippies. Ladle the stew into bowls and finish with a good drizzle of evoo, a sprinkling of parsley and the fennel fronds. Finally, finish with a squeeze of lemon, a good grind of pepper and sea salt.
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Motherhood // Verity Kizek Motherhood; as many of you strong and fabulous women will understand, it’s a challenge all of its own accord. But throw creating, running, and organising a business into the mix (sounds a bit like MORE mothering to us!), well, that’s when credit is really due, and we’re here to dish it. In Sydney’s inner west suburb of St Peters, you’ll find a gorgeous little shop front that boasts some seriously desirable wares. Upon entering, it’s perfectly evident that every single item in this store is carefully curated, considered and sourced. Said gorgeous little shop is one of our much-loved neighbours slash clients, Saardé, owned by Verity and Shenol Kizek. We sat down with Verity to talk business, childhood, inspiration, sustainability, and how she manages to balance the craziness that comes part and parcel with being a business owner with the even greater craziness of being a mother.
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What is your go-to remedy for a tough day in the office?
A good meal, a good glass of wine and watching some sort of spy series on SBS!
[ What is the core concept or your business, Saardé, and how does sustainability influence it? ] At Saardé we design goods to nurture the body and the soul, with a focus on calm living, sustainability and pared back style. We try to help people create a sanctuary from their busy lives, where they can focus on the good things in life - simplify and enjoy. We work hard to create goods that appear effortless, that look and feel beautiful and make us all feel good too. A huge part of what makes us and our customers feel good is knowing that what we are consuming is made ethically, minimises waste, lasts for a long time and is something we want to keep in our homes for as long as possible. This understanding influences our decision making at every point – from using biodegradable satchels to send out our online orders, to being sticklers for quality, to more recently creating a soap refill bar in our showroom. [ Tell us about your journey, how did you get where you are creatively and through life? ] There are a few things that really stand out to me from my childhood that I can see have a strong influence on who I am and what I’m doing today. I have an entrepreneurial mindset – my father had his own business which he grew from a small company to a large and successful business. I saw all the dedication and commitment that went into it - the personal drive and the sacrifices, but also the love of work and the magic of creating something like that. that. pp 50
When it comes to my love of the environment and how it flows through my sense of creativity, that was instilled in me through childhood too. I grew up surrounded by nature, both where we lived and also through the art of my great grandfather, Hans Heysen, who expressed the beauty of the Australian bush through his paintings of towering gumtrees and the expansive landscapes of the Flinders Ranges. This permeates my decision making every day, from using natural materials, to colour palettes, to an overarching belief that beauty comes from nature. The path to where I am now is a long winding one involving travels through Turkey, where I fell in love with both my husband and Turkish textiles! I studied design at Swinburne University (but never finished it), moved on to study law and politics and became a lawyer for a short time before the call of creativity and design quickly drew me back. [ What is something you wish you’d known before starting your own business? ] How to dream big! So many people – writers, bloggers and podcasters say to dream big, but I struggled with how to actually put that into practice. All the limits, both realistic and self-imposed, seemed to be too much. I eventually found that it helps to spend time thinking about what you would do if all of these limits didn’t exist.
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There is no right way - everyone needs to find their own fit.
[ How do you balance motherhood and being the owner of a successful small business? Do you think there’s a “right way” or would you like to do things differently? ] To be completely honest, it is definitely a struggle and always a work in progress. There is no right way – everyone needs to find their own fit. I think being easy on yourself and letting go of other people’s expectations helps a lot. I try to find what’s working for us, and tweak what’s not working, especially as my boys grow. Some time each week, where I am present with them, just hanging out, is precious to me and really seems to make a difference. I do love that I am providing them with an example of what a strong, ambitious and loving mum can be. [ Has motherhood impacted your thought process when deciding what products to purchase within your business? ] I design with an eye for things that are unfussy, simple and will last – all of which I think work for a busy family. In decisions on the direction of Saardé and our products, I also think about what type of world my children will live in many years from now and how our decisions today will affect the environment and their lives in the future.
[ What do you aim to teach your children about the world and the importance of sustainability? ] One of the amazing things about kids is that they actually have so much to teach us! From appreciating the beauty around us (my 5 year old) to unlimited ideas about how we can solve problems in the world (my 12 year old). Mainly I try to ground my boys with an appreciation of what we have, the world around us, and teach them to not be wasteful. [ What’s one thing we should all be doing to live more sustainably? ] I think sometimes it can be overwhelming to try to make huge changes or to change everything all at once. Instead it helps to think; what can I do today, what can I do this week, or this month? What step can I take now? Before you know it, a lot of small actions will lead to big changes. //
[ What skills or ways of thinking have you learned in motherhood that you have transferred into the way you run your business (and vice versa)? ] Definitely organisational and getting things done quicker! As any busy mum knows, time is limited and we have to make the most of it! pp 53
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Once a florist always a florist‌with florist‌w ith spring in the air, it felt only fitting that we capture her in all her glory. We played all afternoon with these wonderful, hand selected specimens. They say a picture tells a thousand words so I think we shall leave it there.
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[ IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE ]
01/ Anenome 02/ Rose 03/ Magnolia 04/ Rice Flower 05/ Hellebores 05/ Dried King Protea 06/ Dried Hydrangea 07/ Phylica - Featherhead 08/ Jonquil 09/ Slipper Orchid 10/ Billy Buttons 11/ Dried Eucalytpus 12/ Dried Scabiosa Pods 13/ Bleached Palm Leaf
IMAGES The Life Style Edit STYLING Heidi Albertiri, The Life Style Edit PHOTOGRAPHY Bec Hannaford FRESH FLOWERS Lilac and Willow DRIED FLOWERS The Wilds pp 73
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