Home, lifestyle & fashion must-haves for a cosy season ahead
It takes a Village to share
Home, lifestyle & fashion must-haves for a cosy season ahead
It takes a Village to share
After a long, hot summer with plenty of sunshine, there’s something quite nice about cooler days. The stifling heat is replaced by warm mugs of tea, crisp nights, and the comfort of bundling up at home. Here at the Village, we’re well and truly ready for autumn.
As we head into the colder season, one thing that we’ll be missing, however, is Book Review. After 50 years at St Ives, the much-loved bookshop has closed its doors and we will miss it dearly – it truly is the end of an era.
And while we know that this edition of Village Life won’t fill the gap left by a good, classic book, we do hope you’ll find some inspiration in its pages. Whether it’s cosy knits and the latest boots to update your winter wardrobe or look-good, taste-great recipes from Amanda Cordony, we’ve got plenty to get you ready for the season ahead.
Finally, don’t forget Mother’s Day! Mark your calendar for Sunday, 12 May, then flip this magazine over to discover our edit of the best gifts across fashion, beauty, home and lifestyle.
However you choose to spend this autumn/winter, we’re here to ensure you do it in style.
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The highly anticipated autumn fashion promotion is coming soon. Spend $250 or more on fashion, accessories, jewellery or beauty to receive a $25 St Ives Shopping Village gift card. Conditions apply; see our website for details.
Every year, we partner with Hawkesbury Helping Hands to give winter coats to those in need, and this year’s annual Winter Coat Drive is coming in June. Check our socials for dates: no early deliveries of coats, please!
The much loved St Ives Jewellers is under new management, but you’ll still see many familiar faces. They now also stock Ania Haie – perfect for Mother’s Day and all gifting occasions.
Shop 94, Level 1
Near Harris Farm
Élan Jewellers earrings, $395. Fella Hamilton ‘Beltana’ wool hat, $89.95. ‘Jolie’ ballet �ats, Sussan brushed scarf,treat yourself to a pamper session with mum? St Ives Nails offers gift vouchers and everything from shellac to SNS – plus all the latest colours.
Shop 70, Level 1
Near Woolworths
If you feel like a glow up this autumn, Glow Anti-Aging Clinic offers a range of non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments. Book your consultation today. glow-antiaging.com.au
Shop 127, Level 2
Mark your calendars! The Marian St Theatre for Young People will be performing Fairy Tale News , a play for two- to eight-yearolds. Bookings aren’t required, but do come early as seating is limited.
April
Daily performances at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11:30am Level 1, outside Nextra
The St Ives Village Team is saddened to announce that David Southwell passed away on Monday, 5 February after a prolonged illness. David introduced the Village Concierge service to St Ives Shopping Village back in 2004, and 20 years on, this personalised service continues today. David will be missed dearly, and our thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and relatives.
Look chic in the countryside with cosy coats, sumptuous knits and elevated pieces for when the mood strikes
PHOTOGRAPHER Corrie Bond STYLING Elana Hocking HOME STYLING Tahnee Carroll
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Elleran Ginia silk camisole, $149.95. Sportscraft cable merino cardigan, $199.99, and ‘Nili’ wide leg jean, $169.99. St Ives Jewellers chain necklace, $379.
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Alyzz K Mossman dress, $279.95. St Ives Jewellers Ania Haie gold necklace, $99. RG Collections stretch enamel bead bracelets, $39.95 each. Midas ‘Jonmo’ boots, $269.95.
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Sportscraft ‘Rosa’ vest, $199.99, and ‘Marilyn’ trench coat, $429.99. Ghanda Co ‘Diamond’ denim skirt, $69.95. RG Collections gold beaten open hoop earrings, $65.95, and gold necklace with white feur de lys, $95. Midas ‘Buckles’ loafers, $199.95.
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Red Pearl Mos Mosh ‘Burlwood’ blouse, $289. Marc Cain ‘Blossom’ pants, $605. RG Collections Black Caviar bag with sport stripe strap, $115.95. Country Road ‘Christine’ fats, $159.
Whether you’re partial to a slow-cooked stew or love nothing more than a hearty Sunday roast, the Village is your one-stop shop for delicious, fresh ingredients and stylish homewares to serve it all up in. Plus, Amanda Cordony of @thecordonykitchen shares her ideal four-course meal for the cooler months ahead.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbs olive oil, extra to drizzle baguette, cut into 1.5cm slices
1 Beurre Bosc pear, not peeled, sliced into 8 wedges orange, juiced cup ricotta, drained
2 tbs grated parmesan cup roughly chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
1 tbs thyme leaves, extra sprigs to garnish
METHOD:
1 Heat a skillet on medium heat. Drizzle 1 tbs of the olive oil evenly into the skillet.
2 Add sourdough slices to the skillet and use a glass or weight to press down on slices for 1-2 minutes to achieve charred lines. Flip and repeat. Set aside to cool.
3 Tip out the excess bread crumbs from the same skillet. Place pears, orange juice and remaining olive oil in the skillet. Char pears for 3 minutes, turning halfway through. Set aside.
4 In a small bowl, place ricotta, parmesan, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
5 Evenly dollop ricotta mixture onto each sourdough slice. Press down with the back of a teaspoon.
6 Add a pear wedge on top of the ricotta. Place crostini on a serving platter.
7 Sprinkle walnuts and thyme leaves. Season and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil.
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbs smoked paprika spice
1 tbs cumin powder
1 tbs dried marjoram 130ml olive oil
1 cauliflower, sliced into 3cm-thick steaks
1 tin cannellini beans, drained
1 cup Greek yoghurt, plain cup hazelnuts, toasted
2 tbs finely chopped rosemary
METHOD:
1 Preheat the oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan-forced). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2 In a small bowl mix garlic, paprika, cumin, marjoram and 80ml olive oil.
3 Place cauliflower on the baking tray and generously coat the spice mixture over the cauliflower steaks. Bake for 35 minutes.
4 In a food processor, blend cannellini beans until smooth. Add the yoghurt and 30ml olive oil, and season. Pulse to combine. Set aside.
5 On a large serving plate with a lip, pour the cannellini bean puree on the base. Leave 3 tablespoons of puree to drizzle at the end.
6 Place baked cauliflower steaks onto puree, sprinkle over hazelnuts, drizzle remaining bean puree and sprinkle over rosemary. Season and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Serve.
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
4 veal osso buco
3 tbs olive oil
2 brown onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 anchovies, finely chopped
200ml dry white wine
3 stalks celery, finely diced
3 carrots, peeled, finely diced
4 parsley stalks
4 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 40-50g piece parmesan rind
700ml tin crushed tomatoes
600ml chicken stock
salt and pepper
1 lemon, zest to garnish cup parsley leaves to garnish
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 large lemon, zested
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbs olive oil
METHOD:
1 Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the osso buco. Place in a deep 33cm saute pan with a lid. Drizzle over olive oil, and heat on medium to high heat. Sear and brown the meat on both sides for 1-2 minutes then set aside. Preheat oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan-forced).
2 Don’t clean the pan. Drizzle pan with olive oil, and cook onion on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Stir in the garlic and anchovies for 30 seconds.
3 Deglaze the pan with white wine for 30 seconds. Gently stir to lift the flavourful brown bits from the base of the pan. Add the celery, carrots, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves, stirring for 5 minutes.
4 Add parmesan rind, crushed tomatoes and stock. Submerge the osso buco into sauce. Season with salt and pepper and cover with lid.
5 Place in the oven for 2 hours. Remove the lid and cook for another 20 minutes.
6 Meanwhile, place parsley, lemon zest and garlic in a bowl. Mix with salt and pepper, and add a little olive oil.
7 Carefully remove pan from the oven. The meat will fall apart. Remove thyme sprigs, parsley stalks and parmesan rind. Add a little olive oil to the gremolata, then drizzle over the gremolata. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley leaves to serve.
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
4 Granny Smith apples, cored, cut into quarters
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbs mixed spice
50g salted butter, melted
1 sheet store-bought shortcrust pastry, such as Careme pastry
2 tbs raw sugar
METHOD:
1 Preheat the oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan-forced). Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
2 Slice each apple quarter into 1mm-thin slices (use a mandoline if preferred). Place apples in a bowl with lemon juice, mixed spice and butter. Toss through well to combine.
3 Roll pastry to 3mm thickness on a clean, lightly floured bench. Cut into a 30cm circle, then transfer to the baking tray.
4 Leaving a 4cm edge, evenly spread the apple slices over the pastry, overlapping a little, working in circles from the outside in.
5 Use the back of a spoon to fold pastry edges over to contain the filling, then sprinkle sugar over the pastry and apples.
6 Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Plenty Kitchen & Tableware ’Ginny’ tablecloth, $99.95. Bed Bath N’ Table white vase, $44.95, Ecology timber tray, $59.95, and Morgan & Finch scalloped trinket tray, $16.95.
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