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LOVING IT, NOT LISTING IT: Neale Whitakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country idyll

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Three Birds Renovations took the keys and envisioned a youthful twist on a coastal Hamptons style. Built in the 1970’s in Sydney’s Hills district, the finishes made the home look dark and dated. However, the gabled roof line had potential to become a stunning feature. The triangular brick gables were given a classic look by cladding over them in HardieFlex™ Sheets and vertical lengths of Axent™ Trim in Dulux White on White. Meanwhile, a clean, contemporary look was created below each gable with James Hardie’s Stria™ Cladding in Dulux Grey Pail. The result is a fresh, charming and definitely beautiful home. To enjoy more pictures and videos of this amazing renovation visit www.jameshardie.com.au/house11

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18 A joy story The festive season starts here. 29 500+ big and little buys Christmas shopping complete! 106 Loving it, not listing it Neale Whitaker’s country idyll. 163 Our fabulous Christmas feast Season’s greetings from the farm.

Decorating & design 29 Silent Night Festive tables dressed for success. 37 Christmas Wish List 50 On Trend: Batik. 52 On Trend: Italian Glam.

63 Ask An Expert All the trimmings. 64 Design Moment Acapulco chair.

Shopping

66 Good To Give Eco-friendly gifts. 69 Presents Of Mind Our Christmas gift guide has something delightful for everyone on your list. 82 Wrapping Paper 84 Monogrammed Gifts 86 Buyer’s Guide Glassware. 93 Summer Reading Plan the perfect escape with these top tomes. 198 Where To Buy Stockist details.

On our cover This bright and breezy weekender on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is where Anthony Spon-Smith and his family will spend together time this Christmas. Turn to page 18 for more. Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Anson Smart.

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106 For Love Of Country Neale Whitaker and his partner David have put down roots on the NSW South Coast. 116 Mission Statement A new build in Sydney with a glamorous heart. 126 Level Best On the NSW Central Coast, a sloping site provided plenty of scope for a fab family home. 136 Old Is New Again A thoughtful renovation brings a Federation home into the 21st century.

Gardens

149 Mediterranean Magic The verdant, low-maintenance transformation of an Adelaide Hills property.

156 Outer Space An inner-Sydney apartment gets a green makeover. 158 Beach Beauty This Mornington Peninsula garden offers something for everyone.

Living

163 Home For Christmas A (mostly) traditional festive feast for eight. 172 Luxe Fizz This party season, treat your guests to topnotch Champagne. 174 Island Fling Take a tour of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inner Hebrides and south-west. 176 Hands Up Helping others can help your health too.

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180 Summer Spruce Up Refresh your home for a bright new year. 185 Chill Out Cooling solutions.

189 Renovate + Decorate Finishes and fittings you need now. 190 Puppy Love New dog, new tricks. 194 Great Expectations Save now and secure your financial future. 196 High Times The rising cost of property in Australia.

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16 Your H&G Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; letters. 198 Bauer Media Privacy Notice 202 The Creative Type Kitty Clark.

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YO U ’ R E I N V I T E D H&G is teaming up with interior designer and textile doyenne Tigger Hall to host a book launch for Australian Designers at Home with some of Australia’s leading interior designers. Join us at 2pm on December 11 at Tigger Hall’s store in Paddington, Sydney, for a chat with the author, Jenny-Rose Innes, and featured designers Briony Fitzgerald, Lynda Kerry and Darryl Gordon. To book your place, phone Edwina at Tigger Hall on (02) 8356 9711. Tickets are $85 and include light refreshments and a copy of the book. It’s a great gift for lovers of interior design.

t this time of year, let’s take a leaf out of the late country crooner Glen Campbell’s songbook and try a little kindness! Putting our gorgeous Christmas issue together and showcasing couples and families in their beautiful homes makes me acutely aware that not everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a lovingly prepared Christmas meal in a magazineworthy interior. And there are others who don’t have the happiest or easiest experience during the festive season. Estrangement, isolation, blended households and loony family conflicts can all add to an undercurrent of stress that may not be obvious in the happy snaps. We have now become so accustomed to spending time alone, engrossed with work or deep in our devices, that actual, real human contact can be uncomfortable and confronting. So let’s sideline the totally OTT gifts, venture offline and spend a bit more time engaging, conversing and listening. My mother tells me the nicest gift I can give her is preparing a meal: I can make her a simple omelette and, from the reaction, you would think I’d just served up lobster thermidor! So this year I am planning to take my own advice and invest more time and effort in the season’s festivities, starting with heading down to page 163 for an absolutely delicious and delightfully easy-to-prepare celebratory menu. And to get the all-important ambience, I am going to add some truly glamorous table embellishments with the inspiration from H&G’s fabulous style team on page 29. Now for that non-hasty, considered shopping! Peruse the unique gift selections from our featured personalities: TV stars Neale Whitaker and Silvia Colloca, industrial designer Adam Goodrum, acclaimed landscape designer Paul Bangay, gallerist Ali Yeldham and our own talented interiors editor Kate Nixon all share some of their Christmas favourites starting on page 37. And our shopping pages on page 69 are full of chic, covetable pieces. We trust you’ll find enough splendid suggestions to empower you to embark calmly on your shopping adventures. And don’t forget to show yourself a little kindness… One of the quirkiest gifts for the early adopters this year is Bluetooth sunglasses, so if all else fails and you are really craving a little alone time during the festivities but need to look present, you can simply don your shades and tune out – just keep on smiling and have a fabulous fes

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EDITORIAL Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director Antonietta Panuccio Deputy editor & travel John McDonald Interiors & houses Kate Nixon Homes group coordinator Sara Sleeman ART & STYLE Art director Shayne Burton Junior designer Sophie Wilson Image retoucher/designer Matus Kundrat Style editor Sarah Maloney

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Domenic Bahmann, Kate Barber, Jason Busch, Roger Crosthwaite, Felix Forest, Kelly Gardener, Paula Goodyer, Nic Gossage, Julia Green, Harvey Grennan, Simon Griffiths, Armelle Habib, Jocelyn Hancock, Janice Hogg, Stephanie Hope, Stewart Horton, Ute Junker, Olga Lewis, Georgia Madden, Tamara Maynes, Rosie McKay, Alexander McIntyre, Katrina Meynink, Jack Milenkovic, Toni Paterson, Chris Pearson, Samantha Powell, Jane Rowley, Cathy Schusler, Anson Smart, Gretel Smeath, Kristina Soljo, Sue Stubbs, Kelly Tapp, Nate Vella, Jacqui Way ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION Homes commercial manager Rhonda Maunder (02) 9282 8687 Homes brand manager Kimberly Anderson (02) 9338 6103 Advertising production manager Kate Orsborn (02) 9282 8364 Brand executive Jennifer Burke (02) 9288 9145 Victoria, SA & WA sales director Jaclyn Clements (03) 9823 6341 Director of sales, NSW Karen Holmes (02) 9282 8733 Victoria head of direct sales Will Jamison (03) 9823 6301 Queensland head of sales Judy Taylor (07) 3101 6636 New Zealand enquiries +61 2 9282 8505 General manager – production services Ian McHutchison Production controller Sally Jefferys Advertising production controller Dominic Roy (02) 9282 8691 Senior event manager Cate Gazal (02) 8226 9342

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Thanks for producing such an inclusive mag! Every month, the pages of H&G are bursting with ideas that are accessible for everyone – from ﬁrst-home buyers to renovators, sellers, savers and everyone in between. Your excellent articles and photography ﬁll the glossy pages with inspiration for colours, textures, trends and tips. My own house and garden may very much be a work in progress, but with Australian House & Garden I can continue to dream, scheme and plan to turn my home into my castle. Jade Blee, Beerwah, Queensland

that again!”. I try to teach my two children, aged 12 and 16, about responsible money management to prepare them for a secure future. The suggestions and lessons in the article were practical and realistic. I especially loved the idea of the 52-week challenge and labelled a jar for each of my children as soon as I ﬁnished reading the article. Miss 16 is saving for a school trip, while Master 12 is working on his own, slightly modiﬁed, savings challenge. In a year’s time, I’m sure the children will be very pleased that I read this article! Rhonda Kennedy, Wandina, WA

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Like Effie Zahos (Will My Kids Ever Leave Home?, October), my young son also used my credit card to make significant games purchases. I imagine his remorse was similar to Effie’s son and as he had to hand over most of his birthday money to repay me, he used the exact same words “I won’t ever do

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with a holiday home to share, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beachy Christmas on the horizon. STORY Sarah Pickette | STY LI N G Kate Nixon | P HOTOG R APH Y Anson Smart

Anthony Spon-Smith shows his eldest daughter Astrid, seven, how to play croquet while Elsa, five, decorates the Christmas tree. Planters from Coco Republic. OPPOSITE Elsa follows the path of sandstone stepping stones to the entry.

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R CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The home utilises natural

materials beautifully. Emma, Astrid and Clara decorate the Christmas tree. Subtle beach motifs appear through the home. Sleeping in the custom-built bunks is one of the things the girls love about visiting. OPPOSITE Astrid takes advantage of the light streaming into the open-plan dining space. Roxton stools, Bristol dining table and Miami chairs, all Coco Republic.

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aucous kookaburras and noisy rainbow lorikeets herald the arrival of Christmas at this holiday house on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. As the birds greet the dawn, three little girls – Astrid, seven, Elsa, five, and one-yearold Clara – will likely be climbing out of bed andwakingtheirparents,AnthonyandEmma Spon-Smith, bursting with excitement at what the day ahead holds. “Emma is Swedish and we follow the Scandinavian tradition of celebrating on Christmas Eve – the food Emma makes is absolutely delicious,” says Anthony. “My side of the family has a tradition I think might be fairly unique: we jump into the pool in pyjamasatChristmas.Thisissomething that I’ve now passed on to our girls!” This year will be the first the Spon-Smith kids will take a PJ-clad dip in this particular pool. The house was bought in August 2019 by Anthony’s parents, Paul and Dale, with the intention that it be a place for all the family >

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“ T H E W H O L E E X T E N D E D FA M I LY C A N G E T TO G E T H E R H E R E – W E H AV E E N O U G H S H A R E D A N D P R I VAT E S PAC E S .” Anthony Spon-Smith

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to come together, including Anthony, Emma and their children, Anthony’s brother James, sister Mimi and her family. Because the previous owners had recently renovated, the home needed little work. All the SponSmiths had to do was bring in some new furniture – hardly a difficult task considering Anthony is creative director and co-owner of furnitureanddesignbusinessCocoRepublic. His father Paul is its chairman and founder. Situated a short stroll from the beach, the weatherboard home is set behind a hedge shaded by frangipani trees. Oversize pavers sweep down to a covered entryway, which leadsintotheopen-plankitchen/dining/living area. “We love to relax in the living area with a glass of wine after dinner,” says Anthony. The space is divided by a nib wall with a timber-topped fireplace on one side and the kitchen on the other. A window seat runs along one side of the dining area, where a table generous enough for big family gettogethers takes centrestage. “It’s a typical beach house – easy to live in and designed to comfortably accommodate a couple of families in a casual, relaxed >

Intricate details in the Natural Curiosities: Seafan silk-screen triptych, available from Coco Republic, bring colour and movement to the living area. Timothy Oulton ‘Milano’ leather occasional chair, Propeller coffee table, Avery sofas, Camilla bamboo silk rug and Almonte concrete planter, all Coco Republic. Christmas stockings, Busatti.

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“ T H E O U T D O O R A R E A I S A S P OT W E A L L N AT U R A L LY G R AV I TAT E TO. I T H A S A N O P E N , R E L A X E D F E E L TO I T.” Anthony Spon-Smith

way,” says Anthony. The dining area opens to a covered outdoor entertaining area with views across to the pool. This space extends around to an outdoor kitchen. “We all enjoy gathering out here as the sun sets and the girls tumble about on the lawn in the cool of the evening,” he adds. Whenit’sbedtime,thegirlsheadtothebunk room,whichincludesfourbuilt-insinglebeds and a wall of floor-to-ceiling storage. “My dream is to one day build a secret ladder into the wardrobe that leads up to what would be a playroom above in the attic,” says Anthony. Celebrating Christmas in this home is the realisation of a long-held dream for the SponSmiths. “When I was a kid, we would spend timeontheNorthernBeacheseverysummer,” says Anthony. “For the past few years, we’ve beenrentinghomesintheareaandpondering what it would be like to have a holiday house. Nowwehaveonewecanshare with our family and it feels like a gift.” >

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Anthony and Clara on the St

Vincent outdoor lounge chair, a Coco Republic piece. Astrid loves helping Emma prepare for Christmas. A French market tote and Helen Kaminski hat hang in the outdoor area. Decorations from the Australian House & Garden range for Myer adorn the tree. OPPOSITE The covered outdoor area is a favourite spot for family time. Anthony designed the Architect outdoor sofa and lounge chair. Annika scatter cushions and Bahamas indoor/outdoor rug, all Coco Republic. For Where to Buy, see page 198. AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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Anthony shares some ﬁrsts and favourite things. MY FIRST ADULT HOME An apartment in Sydney’s

Bondi. I’ve moved three times since then but have never left that beautiful postcode. BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION

Amangiri Canyon Point, Utah. NEXT HOLIDAY Sicily. DREAM RESTAURANT TABLE

ANY FLOWERS PICKED AND H A N D E D TO M E BY MY LITTLE GIRLS AU TO M AT I C A L LY Q UA L I F Y A S M Y FAVO U R I T E .

Sturehof, Stockholm. MY LAST MEAL WOULD BE… Anything my wife cooks. DREAM CAR The new Land Rover

Defender. In black, please. I’D CROSS THE WORLD TO… See my furniture prototypes finally completed after what is usually months of back and forth. It’s kind of like opening presents on Christmas Day. I LOVE A VASEFUL OF Anything white. FAVOURITE SCENT The citrusy Sur La Route fragrance by Louis Vuitton. FAVOURITE MOVIE Anything James Bond. I can’t wait for the new one to come out. PROFESSIONALLY, I’M MOST PROUD OF… The furniture I design. It’s a continual learning process. WHO INSPIRES YOU IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN?

I’m loving Joseph Dirand’s clean aesthetic of late. NEXT PURCHASE The Bronto outdoor sofa in Charcoal – from Coco Republic, of course! NEXT HOME PROJECT To pop a couple of Architect sunloungers by the pool and some Montecito planters on the porch. Both are my designs. #

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Photography from Amangiri (Utah), Coco Republic (furniture), Joseph Dirand (book), Charlie Drevstam (Sturehof), Alamy (Sicily).

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Styling by Sarah Maloney & Sara Sleeman. Photograph by Kristina Soljo.

Resin origami crane, $25, The Vignette Room. Toy’s Delight Royal Classic porcelain bowl, $29.95, Villeroy & Boch. Adam D’Sylva ceramic bowl in Grey Crackle, $16.95, Salt&Pepper. Wonky River ceramic bowl in Ink/White, $40, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. Stellar stoneware side plates, $14.95 each, Ecology. ED Ellen Degeneres ‘Cobalt Blue Chevron’ ceramic dinner plates, $19.95 each, Royal Doulton. Australian House & Garden ‘Eucalyptus’ plastic bauble in Gunmetal Grey Glitter, $6, Myer. Caro 1.3L ceramic jug, $69.95, Salt&Pepper. Porcelain Dusk vase, $95, Studio Enti. Ferm Living ‘Fein’ brass sprinkle spoon, $29, Urban Bureau. Pincho stoneware bowl in Camel, $19.95, Salt&Pepper. Aalto oak platter, $129, Iittala. Ferm Living ‘Forest’ brass nutcracker, $79, Urban Bureau. Kanto stoneware bowl, $14, West Elm. St Claire linen tablecloth (150x250cm), $169, Papaya. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Elegance, $49.95/L, Porter’s Paints.

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Silent N IGH T A well-dressed table will make your Christmas dinner an affair to remember. ST Y L I N G Sarah Maloney & Sara Sleeman P HOTO GR AP HY Kristina Soljo

ON TABLE From left Linen napkin, $50/four, Cultiver. Noir glass bauble with LEDs and feathers, $24.95,

Papaya. Flower Vase No.3, $329, Nordic Fusion. Stone metal vase, $195, Dinosaur Designs. Porcelain Dusk pasta bowls, $60 each, Studio Enti. Australian House & Garden ‘Eucalyptus’ glass bauble and finial set in White Distress, $10, and plastic bauble in Grey Glitter, $6, all Myer. Holiday antiqued-glass bauble, $29.95/four, Papaya. Arcadian mangowood platter, $29.95, Ecology. Porcelain Dusk vase, $95, Studio Enti. Resin horn vase, $140, Dinosaur Designs. Wonky White stoneware side plate, $35, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. Conic brass candleholders, from $109 each, Nordic Rooms. Crackle red-wine glass, $49.95/four, Papaya. Ultima Thule glass tumbler, $99.95/two, Iittala. St Claire linen table runner, $49.95, Papaya. Linen tablecloth in Navy, $145, Cultiver. FURNITURE Bumper felt-covered ottoman, $399, Blu Dot. Lenox dining chair with velvet seat, $349, West Elm. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Whale Watching, $49.95/L, Porter’s Paints. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left Aqua porcelain spoon, $24.95/set of three, Papaya. Pincho stoneware bowl, $19.95, Salt&Pepper. Speedy glass tumbler, $130/six, $130, Noritake. Boston water goblet, $34.95, Villeroy & Boch. Moon gold-plated cutlery in Matt Champagne, $699/24-piece set, Francalia. Ceramic napkin ring, $39.95/four, Clay Beehive. Twin Eye brass ornament, $19, Urban Bureau. Lovely Linen napkin, $102/four, Casa e Cucina. Dawn tapas plate in Matcha, $10.95, Ecology. Carved Rim ceramic dinner plate in Charcoal, $45, Clay Beehive. ED Ellen Degeneres ‘Cobalt Blue Chevron’ ceramic dinner plate, $19.95, Royal Doulton. Origami Diamond porcelain ornament, $4.95, A Merry Little Christmas. Broken Blue velvet fabric, $255/m, Kerrie Brown. >

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H G decorating ON TABLE From left Aalto glass vase, $249, Iittala. Arcadian mangowood tapas bowl, $10.95, Ecology. Assorted paper ornaments, $15 each, Nordic Rooms. Elysee Stripe crystalline wineglasses, $49.90/four, Francalia. Ferm Living ‘Ripple’ glass Champagne saucers, $79/pair, Urban Bureau. Goa gold-plated cutlery, $669/24-piece set, Francalia. Small porcelain dinner plate in Grey, $40, Studio Enti. Conifere porcelain dinner plate, $40, Noritake. Ferm Living ‘Arch’ brass card stand, $89, Designstuff. Kartio glass tumbler, $24.95/two, Iittala. Lovely Linen napkins, $102/four, Casa e Cucina. Rosa ceramic vases, $24.95 (small) and $34.95 (large), Papaya. Olive wood napkin ring, $39/four, Pottery Barn. BACKGROUND Raglan ash dining chair, $390, Papaya. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Dark Newport Blue, $49.95/L, Porter’s Paints. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top Australian House & Garden ‘Eucalyptus’ bauble, $6, Myer. Wonky Drip stoneware side plate, $40, and Wonky Grey stoneware dish, $15, both Georgie Dolling Ceramics. Elysee Smoke crystalline wineglass, $49.90/four, Francalia. Manufacture Rock porcelain breakfast plate, $19.95, Villeroy & Boch. Napkin, as before. Providence acacia salad servers, $31/ pair, Williams-Sonoma. Australian House & Garden ‘Eucalyptus’ star ornament, $6, Myer. Flint Bisque ceramic spoon, $19.95, and North Pole glass bauble with feathers, $39.95/four, both Papaya. Marimekko ‘Kasthelmi’ glass cake stand, $129, Nordic Fusion. Fein stainless-steel cake server, $79, Urban Bureau. Stoneware baby salt dish, $12, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. Cowrie ceramic cheese board, $19.95, Papaya. Pond brass trivet, $149, Urban Bureau. Table painted Liquid Gold in Antique Gold, $59.20/500ml, Crackle Medium, $38.70/500ml, and Eggshell Acrylic in Whale Watching, $49.95/L, all Porter’s Paints. >

Textured glassware brings another tactile element to the table, enhancing the overall scheme.

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT Normann Copenhagen ‘Krenit’ melamine salad servers, $35/pair, Designstuff. Garden ceramic party plate, $34, Clay Beehive. Kanto stoneware pinch pot, $9, West Elm. Flat White ceramic plate, $26, Clay Beehive. Vintage linen napkin, $59.95/four, Aura Home. Wonky Ink stoneware bowl, $25, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. BELOW From left Ribb glass candleholders, $77/set of two, Zakkia. Stone resin salad servers, $125, Dinosaur Designs. Linen napkin, $50/four, Cultiver. Caro ceramic teapot, $69.95, Salt&Pepper. Pewter charger, $49, West Elm. Ceramic serving spoon, $12.95, Essie Living. Kanto stoneware bowl, $14, West Elm. Holiday glass bauble, $29.95/four, Papaya. Citrus Stones, $58/set of two, and Deco glass vase, $79, both Zakkia. Library martini glass, $29, Pottery Barn. Manufacture Bordeaux glass, $59.95/pair, Villeroy & Boch. Aalto glass vase, $249, Iittala. Origami Diamond porcelain ornament, $4.95, A Merry Little Christmas. Jewel paper ornament, $15, Nordic Rooms. Holiday glass bauble, $29.95/four, Papaya. Wonky White ceramic bowl, $35, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left Vintage linen napkin, $59.95/four, Aura Home. Flow brass napkin ring, $79/four, Urban Bureau. Oyster aluminium spice dish, $28, The Vignette Room. Boston Coloured glass dessert bowl, $34.95, Villeroy & Boch. Stone resin servers, $125/pair, Dinosaur Designs. Liquorice ceramic bowl, $45, Georgie Dolling Ceramics. Decorations, as before. Reactive Glaze stoneware pasta bowl, $16, and Constellation salad plate, $16, West Elm. Rustic Leopard ceramic wide low bowl, $45, and Rustic Black footed bowl, $47, both Clay Beehive. Geo brass salad servers, $99/pair, Designstuff. It’s My Moment porcelain plate, $19.95, Villeroy & Boch. Oiva porcelain deep plate, $45, Nordic Fusion. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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Seeking creative inspiration to find the perfect gifts? To help, we asked some of our favourite creatives and style leaders to name their objects of desire. Here, they gather for special festive portraits with their families and share their diverse and thought-sparking wish lists...

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S I LV I A C O L L O C A & C H I L D R E N This Italian-born star of screen and stovetop seeks very few Christmas gifts this year. Simply spending time with family is, she says, the best present of all. 1

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WHERE WILL YOU BE SPENDING CHRISTMAS?

Silvia: This year, it’s a beach gathering on the NSW North Coast. The whole extended family has rented three houses on the same street!

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ANYTHING YOU’RE PLANNING TO BINGE-WATCH?

I think I’ll abstain. There’s too much fun to be had when we get together with friends and family. FAVOURITE STORES FOR BUYING GIFTS? I love Snowgoose (snowgoose.com.au) for hampers, and Grandiflora for stunning blooms.

SUMMER READING LIST?

The latest Zadie Smith novel, for sure. WHICH FLOWERS OR FOLIAGE WILL FEATURE ON YOUR FESTIVE TABLE? Anything I can forage. WHAT’S ON YOUR HOLIDAY MENU?

I’m not a big Champagne drinker. For me, it’s more the season for cold beer. And maybe a drop of aged tequila too. TO-DO LIST FOR 2020? I stopped writing lists a few years ago and my mental health is thanking me for it. Silvia Colloca’s new show, Cook Like An Italian, will be on SBS and SBS On Demand from January 8.

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1 Where The Wild Things Are ‘Sleep Walk’ cotton cushion, $69, Kip&Co. 2 Love, Laugh, Bake cookbook by Silvia Colloca, $39.99, Pan Macmillan. 3 Moka 2019 aluminium 6-cup espresso maker, $125, Alessi. 4 Satake ‘Nabe’ cast iron mortar and pestle in Black, $64, Royal Design. 5 Chef XL Sense KVL6100T stand mixer, $799, Kenwood. 6 Resin clamshell, $69.95, Alfresco Emporium. 7 Honey shot glasses, $21.36/set of 6, The Flying Fork. 8 Patron Añejo tequila, $125, Dan Murphy’s. 9 Salt&Pepper ‘Refine’ terracotta totem planter, $49, Domayne. 10 Potted succulent, $4, Bunnings. 11 Alpren ceramic lunch bowl, $45, Planet. >

Text by Sarah Pickette. Silvia wears dress and shoes from Zara. Styling by Kate Nixon (interior) & Rosie McKay (fashion). Photograph by Anson Smart. Hair & make-up by Kelly Tapp. Flowers by Mandalay Flowers.

Stick to one style: if you’re into vintage ornaments and traditional colours, just do that. HOLIDAY FASHION MUST-HAVES? A brightly coloured summer dress and wedges. I can’t do proper heels! ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Somewhere hot. I don’t happily do cold-weather destinations! WHAT WILL BE ON YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST? I love long Christmas playlists. Always the classics and The Three Tenors to keep the spirit going.

TV cook, recipe-writer extraordinaire, actress, opera singer, YouTube star... The talented Silvia Colloca preps for Christmas in her Sydney kitchen with her children (from left) Miro, 10, Luna, two, and Raphael, 12.

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Adam and Michelle, their kids and George, the Australian bulldog plan to spend Christmas at Congo, on the NSW South Coast. The couple are pictured with some favourite pieces: a vintage Turkish rug by Zeki Muren; 1970s owl planter and stone anteater from Rudi Rocket; Stitch chair by Adam Goodrum for Cappellini and Boab vessel by Adam Goodrum for Vert.

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Adam: Down the coast at Congo. Not the African nation, a little seaside town on the NSW South Coast. KEY DECORATING TIP FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON?

You can never have too much tinsel or too many twinkling lights. HOLIDAY FASHION MUST-HAVES? Surf cap, beach towel. ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Himalayas, Nepal and Mentawai Islands, Sumatra – a travel surf ’n’ turf!

ANYTHING YOU’RE PLANNING TO BINGE-WATCH OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Mad Men – finally. And we’ll listen to

Text by Sarah Pickette. Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Jason Busch. Hair & make-up by Kelly Tapp. Artworks (from left) by Misha del Val and Alexander Calder.

The Ballad of Billy Balls podcast driving down the coast. FAVOURITE STORES FOR BUYING GIFTS?

Top3 by Design, Cult, Tait.

WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER READING LIST?

Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith, Barbarian Days, A Surfing Life by William Finnegan and Quichotte by Salman Rushdie. WHICH FLOWERS OR FOLIAGE WILL FEATURE ON YOUR FESTIVE TABLE? Plants from around

the house, bedecked with tinsel. WHAT’S ON YOUR HOLIDAY MENU?

Pizza in the new outdoor pizza oven at Congo, a hangi on New Year’s Eve and negronis. WHAT’S ON YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR 2020?

An exhibition at Tolarno Gallery, Melbourne, some collections for new launches, plus I need to clean the studio and give it a lick of paint. Adam Goodrum is a Sydney-based industrial designer whose focus is on furniture, product and interior design. adamgoodrum.com

7 TOP PICKS

1 Binic ABS and polycarbonate table lamp, $240, Space. 2 Peperomia plant. 3 Sphere silver cufflinks, $405, Georg Jensen. 4 Fornasetti ‘Tema e Variazioni No. 137’ porcelain wall plate, $244, Amara. 5 Volley steel lounger by Adam Goodrum for Tait. 6 Tonto leather dog lead, $79, Georgie Paws. 7 Beltrami Brown leather duffle bag, $399, Republic of Florence. 8 VDKA 6100 vodka, $70, Vintage Cellars. 9 Marrakech Intense eau de toilette, $95, Aesop. >

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WHERE WILL YOU SPEND CHRISTMAS DAY?

Kate: I’ll be in Sydney with my family [husband Tim and children Henry and Agnes]. The extended family – my four siblings, their partners and 11 nieces and nephews – will congregate at Mum and Dad’s. 12

Kate: Freshly cut, over-scaled foliage. Jasmine and gardenias beside the bed. HOLIDAY FASHION MUST-HAVES? Kate: Illesteva sunglasses and a Helen Kaminski hat. David: Our Neso tent for the beach – it’s 1.8kg, big enough for us and the grandkids and a piece of cake to put up. WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

Kate: Sardinia and Sicily’s Aeolian Islands. David: Noosa.

WHAT WILL BE ON YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST?

Kate: Ibiza Sunset on Spotify. David: Anything from The Beachboys, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. ANY BINGE-WATCHING PLANNED? Kate: Big Little Lies and Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates. David: The Crown season 3 and Jack Ryan season 2.

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Kate: Jan Logan, Arida, Greene & Greene Antiques, Dinosaur Designs, The Paper Place. 9

WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER READING LIST?

Kate: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Nature of Home by architect Jeffrey Dungan. WHAT’S ON YOUR HOLIDAY MENU? Kate: G&Ts, mangoes, avocado on toast with summer tomatoes, chilli, basil and goat’s cheese. David: Fresh prawns in crunchy bread rolls with a glass of prosecco. Kate is the owner of Busatti (busatti.com.au) and Studio Kate (studiokate.com.au). David’s business is Boucher & Co; boucherandco.com.

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1 Baldessin’s Pears sculpture by George Baldessin. 2 The New Mediterranean book, $84.99, Dymocks. 3 Dobson’s gin, $73, Dobsons Distillery, and Fever-Tree ‘Mediterranean’ tonic water, $4.69, Dan Murphy’s. 4 Cartier ‘Tank Louise Cartier’ 18-carat gold and alligator watch, $12,200, Net-a-Porter. 5 Woodfired Bullet planter in Bronze, $2300, Garden Life. 6 Flow resin bowl in Light Horn, $450, Dinosaur Designs. 7 Leather Series sculpture, Studio LoHo. 8 Jakarta Bathware cotton towels, from $85 for hand towel, Busatti Australia. 9 Santa Maria Novella ‘Melograno’ fragrance diffuser, $95, Mondo Piero. 10 Campana bag in Toscana, Bottega Veneta. 11 Gin Journeys Lismore gin balloon, $199/pair, Waterford Crystal. 12 Leonardo sketch pen, Montblanc. >

Text by Elizabeth Wilson. Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Anson Smart. Hair & make-up by Samantha Powell. Flowers by Mandalay Flowers.

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A love of design is in the DNA for Kate and her dad David. Here, they strike a pose with an elegant Art Deco-inspired piece made by David, shot on location in Kate’s beautiful Busatti store in Sydney’s Double Bay. Rug, Robyn Cosgrove. Marquette B, 2019 sculpture by Gidon Bing, from Infinite Design Studio.

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Stylish duo Neale (left) and David with their weimaraners Otis and Ollie in the living room of their country home on the NSW South Coast (see our story page 106). Grange sideboard, Domo (no longer available). Lamp, Haven & Space. Artworks and photographs from Neale and Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal collection. Walls painted Taubmans Cape Blue.

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Neale: It’s hard to hold on to traditions when you move from the other side of the world – and hemispheres – as I did 20 years ago when I arrived in Sydney [from the UK]. Cold-weather festivities are in my DNA and probably always will be, so I’ve learned to enjoy a different type of Christmas in Australia. Before we made our tree-change to the NSW South Coast, David and I usually made a road trip at Christmas time – that became our tradition. Now we live in the country ourselves, it feels like we’re creating new traditions.

Text by Elizabeth Wilson. Styling by Olga Lewis. Photograph by Felix Forest. Grooming by David Novak-Piper.

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WILL THERE BE A FEAST AT YOUR PLACE ON CHRISTMAS DAY? Yes! And David will definitely be head chef. I’m

not sure if that makes me commis chef or sommelier. Basically I set the table and open the wine! FAVOURITE WAY TO DRESS THE FESTIVE TABLE?

We keep it simple and traditional. The table will have candles, beautiful napery, cutlery and glassware and probably some frangipani from the garden. And every place setting will have a Christmas cracker. But we like the food and wine to be the real stars. OTHER DECORATIONS? We love a beautifully decorated tree but beyond that, we keep the decorations to a minimum. One thing I personally love is fairy lights. They remind me of childhood Christmases. There is something both exciting and comforting about their soft glow. SUMMER DAYS INVOLVE... Getting up early and enjoying a walk on the beach before the heat kicks in. No two days are the same but generally speaking, days without a plan are the ones we enjoy most. > Neale will return to TV screens in 2020 as a judge on the 16th series of The Block (Nine Network) and co-host of Love It Or List It Australia (Foxtel).

8 TOP PICKS

1 Topiary 1 stoneware vessel, $3200, Nicolette Johnson Ceramics. 2 Berkano rug (2.4mx3m), $2880, Designer Rugs. 3 Green Gin & Tonic artwork by David Bainbridge. 4 Hermetica fragrance in Patchoulight, $299, Agence de Parfum. 5 Buzzby & Fang ‘Spike’ clay planter, $150, The Plant Society. 6 Apero side table by Charles Wilson, $710, King Living. 7 Herbarium porcelain accent plate, $260/pair, Gucci. 8 Suede desert boots, $675, Tod’s. 9 PrimaDonna fully automatic coffee machine, $2499, De’Longhi. 10 Ruinart rosé Champagne, $150, David Jones. 11 Signature cast-iron casserole in Meringue, $399, Le Creuset. 12 Adventure Troubadour men’s tote, $295, Troubadour. 13 Individual book by Jessica Bellef, $49.99, Murdoch Books.

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WHERE WILL YOU BE SPENDING THIS CHRISTMAS?

Ali: At home with the family, then a road trip to Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Uki to visit some of my artists.

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WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING TO BINGE-WATCH OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Fleabag. I still haven’t seen it.

FAVOURITE STORES FOR GIFT BUYING? I like to physically shop for Christmas presents: Berkelouw Books, The Bay Tree homewares in Woollahra, and Bondi Beach and Glebe Markets. SUMMER READING LIST? Swing Time by Zadie Smith and Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.

WHICH FLOWERS OR FOLIAGE WILL FEATURE ON YOUR FESTIVE TABLE? I’m mad about orchids this

summer – especially fuchsia and deep-crimson orchids. I love pinks and reds together. WHAT’S ON THE MENU THESE HOLIDAYS?

Aperol spritzes and Moscow mules. WHAT’S ON YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR 2020? More yoga, meditate regularly, swim, do a ceramics course and adventurous travel always! Ali Yeldham is the gallery director of Arthouse Gallery in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney; arthousegallery.com.au.

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1 Paloma hat, $995, Sarah J Curtis. 2 Bird Cage antique earrings, Anne Schofield. 3 Silver blouse, $380, Sarah-Jane Clarke. 4 Gucci Bloom eau de parfum, $205, Gucci. 5 Ribbed Moroccan terracotta urn, Orient House. 6 Star Shibori cotton queen-size quilt, $450, Sally Campbell Handmade Textiles. 7 Brera leather slingback, $405, Habbot. 8 French stone-composite planter, $1250, Parterre. 9 Phalaenopsis orchid. 10 Siddhartha book by

Hermann Hesse, $12.75, Booktopia. >

Text by Sarah Pickette. Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Anson Smart. Hair & make-up by Samantha Powell. Flowers by Mandalay Flowers.

We collect pods, leaves and seeds from parks and beaches nearby to make a wreath as a family. HOLIDAY FASHION MUST-HAVES? Kaftans, white linen, Roman sandals and a beautiful Sarah J Curtis hat. ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? I love to scuba dive, walk on the beach and bodysurf with my family so Fiji for diving and the Australian coast for a beach holiday. WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST? Mac DeMarco, Angus and Julia Stone, Sydney funk-hiphop band Winston Surfshirt and a bit of Joni Mitchell.

Ali with her husband Angus Hudson and their children George, 14, and Ginger, 15. Their favourite pieces are Temple of Forgiveness painting and owl sculpture by Ali’s brother Joshua Yeldham; vase by Kate Dorrough; knitted cushion by Ali’s friend, artist Annie Schutsinger; backgammon board made in Fiji by Angus and George.

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Barry (left), Paul and their cocker spaniel Ruby in front of one of two ‘Champagne houses’ that sit either end of an apple tree-lined walk. “Its where we serve guests a glass of Champagne when they arrive,” says Paul. The ceramic side table was a gift from interior designer Thomas Hamel. Timber table, Parterre. Chestnut chair, tea set, Tibetan urn and green vase, all antique. Chinese parrot figurine, Graham Geddes Antiques. “We’re both wearing our Hunter gumboots from London,” says Paul. “These are our staple footwear in the country.”

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PAU L B A N G A Y & B A R RY MCN E I L L The home of renowned garden designer Paul and his husband Barry is infused with eclectic objects and global inﬂuences, an ethos reﬂected in the couple’s approach to choosing gifts. 2

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WHERE WILL YOU BE SPENDING CHRISTMAS?

Paul: We’ll be at Stonefields [the couple’s country property, famed for its spectacular garden, in central Victoria]. It’s a great place for all our family to gather. YOUR APPROACH TO FESTIVE DECORATING?

We collect Christmas decorations from around the world to remind us of our travels. We set the table using our collection of vintage green china dressed up with locally picked holly and spruce foliage.

HOLIDAY FASHION MUST-HAVES?

Loose linen shirts and navy shorts. YOUR ULTIMATE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

The Cotswolds (UK), due to its wealth of gardens and homes to visit. Even at Christmas the gardens are interesting in their skeletal winter state. SUMMER PLAYLIST? Anything from my favourite English composers such as Elgar or Vaughan Williams. For Barry, it’s jazz. We tend to listen to classical during the day and jazz at night.

Text by Elizabeth Wilson. Styling by Tamara Maynes. Photograph by Simon Grifﬁths.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING TO BINGE-WATCH THESE HOLIDAYS? The Crown – on repeat. FAVOURITE STORE FOR GIFT BUYING? Booktopia.

WHAT’S ON YOUR SUMMER READING LIST?

The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. For Barry, it’s biographies and cookbooks. WHAT’S ON YOUR HOLIDAY MENU? Lots of ham left over from Christmas, excessive amounts of seafood and as much Christmas cake as we can get. TO-DO LIST FOR 2020? Create my new garden folly at Stonefields: it will be a gothic ruin covered in roses that can double as an outdoor dining area. Paul is one of Australia’s most esteemed landscape designers; www.paulbangay.com.

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1 Sugar Bomb wall sconce, Christopher Boots. 2 Giant perfumed lily plant (Cardiocrinum giganteum). 3 The Signature of All Things book by Elizabeth Gilbert, $23.75, Booktopia. 4 Garden Grown gin, $85, Garden Grown Gin. 5 Trolley suitcase, $345, July. 6 Acqua di Colonia Sicilia eau de cologne, $193, Peony Melbourne. 7 Staub cast-iron cocotte, $529.95, Myer. 8 Dreidel pot in Bronze, from $220, Robert Plumb. 9 Acqua di Maggio aromatic flower water, $48, Libertine Parfumerie. 10 First edition Twelve Days book by Vita Sackville-West, B&B Rare Books. 11 Novel Ideas notebook, about $129.10, Smythson. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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1 Mahe polyester rug (225x155cm), $220, Miss Amara; missamara.com.au. 2 Batik Black mirror, $179.99, Adairs; adairs.com.au. 3 Omari Floral cotton bath towel, $34.95, Bed Bath N’ Table; bedbathntable.com.au. 4 Florentine ceramic table lamp, $269, Canvas+Sasson; canvasandsasson. com.au. 5 Pinch ‘Twig’ side table, $4075, Spence & Lyda; spenceandlyda.com.au. 6 Batik Mandala Driftwood Serenity wall art, $249.99, Adairs. 7 Skipping Stone resin vase in Burgundy Drip, $126, Dinosaur Designs; dinosaurdesigns.com.au. 8 Jaipur armchair with embroidered upholstery, $2500, Ruby Star Traders; shoprubystar.com.au. 9 Lucknow cushion in Terracotta, $147, Walter G; walter-g.com.au. 10 Summer Boho ceramic vase, $44, Haven & Heart; www.havenandheart.com.au. 11 Assorted cushions in Saffron, from $122 each, Walter G. #

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1 Braid wool-blend rug (1.82m diameter), $880, Armadillo&Co. 2 Coral Reef Art.9853 batyline and stainless-steel sun shade, $9950, Fanuli. 3 Australian House & Garden ‘Dromana’ cotton cushion, $49.95, Myer. 4 Artigiana ‘Conchiglia Blu’ handmade ceramic tiles (150x155mm), $515/m², Di Lorenzo Tiles. 5 Travertine rose bowl, $848, Greg Natale. 6 New Volumes ‘Lydn’ marble platter, $3400, Cult. 7 HC28 Cosmopolitan armchair with velvet upholstery, from $2050, Domo. 8 Bomma ‘Hex’ crystal side table, $1265, Spence & Lyda. 9 Kartell ‘Calice’ thermoplastic stool, $465, Space. 10 HK Living ‘Arch’ stoneware vase, $69, House of Orange. 11 Kartell ‘Trama’ cocktail glass, $35, Space. 12 Bleecker ottoman with velvet upholstery, $895, Coco Republic. 13 Rubn Lighting Sweden ‘Hunter Grand’ steel floor lamp, $1793, Fred International. #

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FAMILY HUB The SAMSUNG 82 5L Family Hub French Door Fridge in Black Steel Finish, isn’t just smarter than your average fridge, It could be the smartest internet connected device in your entire house.

SMART FRIDGE A truly connected fridge that lets you set schedules, play music, watch TV, browse the internet and even order your shopping – all via simple voice commands. Now you’re talking. The SAMSUNG 825L Family Hub French Door Fridge features convenient voice-activated controls to handle everything from managing schedules to leaving memos for family members, drafting shopping lists, ordering groceries online direct from Woolworths, and searching for recipes online that will automatically populate your Woolworths grocery order with the required ingredients.

WHAT'S IN YOUR FRIDGE How many times have you been out on a grocery run, forgotten your shopping list and can’t quite remember how much milk is left, or whether or not you need more eggs and butter? Not a problem. The SAMSUNG 825L Family Hub French Door Fridge features three handy built-in cameras that let you see exactly what’s in your fridge from your compatible device – anywhere, anytime. Simply bring up the camera feed in your Smart Home app and see at a glance exactly what you need.

FLEX ZONE The SAMSUNG 825L Family Hub French Door Fridge has the ability to switch the bottom right-hand compartment to four different temperatures catering for everything from fridge to freezer at the press of a button. Called the FlexZone, it allows you to drop the temperature and instantly allocate more freezer space if you need it, raise the degrees slightly to keep meat, fish or soft ice-cream in low-level frozen conditions, or higher still if you find you need more space for produce or beverages in the warmer months. Simple and flexible: that’s the FlexZone.

TOP RE ASONS TO BU Y S H O P O N T H E S P OT Instantly order groceries online directly from Woolworths via the Family Hub at any time using the Woolworths shopping app. INTERIOR CAMERAS See at a glance exactly what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running out of via any compatible device thanks to three handy built-in cameras. S TAY C O N N E C T E D Set up profiles for each family member and sync calendars, leave memos, create to-do lists, display photo albums and more. FRIDGE MANAGER Control the fridge and freezer temperatures, the customisable FlexZone section, ice and water dispenser from one central hub.

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FLAT HANDLELESS DESIGN Engineered for elegance and sophistication, the smooth flat, handleless design of the ELECTROLUX 681L Dark Stainless Steel French Door Fridge will see it blend seamlessly into even the most modern and contemporary of kitchens. However, don’t be fooled by the uncluttered simplicity that goes into creating this stylish, minimalist look; a wealth of highly sophisticated technology lies within, complimented throughout by mark-resistant, real stainless steel of the highest quality – adding a touch of class that’s built to last.

ENTERTAINER'S DRAWER Love to entertain? The ELECTROLUX 681L Dark Stainless Steel French Door Fridge does too – and features a fully-convertible entertainer’s drawer that can be quickly and easily adjusted from -23 to 7 degrees Celsius. So no matter what the occasion calls for, from whipping up delicate frozen desserts to storing ice-cold beverages, gourmet meats, fresh produce, perishables and more, you’ll always have the flexible temperature zone at your fingertips to suit your needs.

FLEXFRESH Boasting FlexFresh convertible TasteLock Easy-Glide crispers with automatic humidity control, The ELECTROLUX 681L Dark Stainless Steel French Door Fridge makes it easier than ever to preserve the freshness and quality of your fruit and veg, keeping them at their best for longer. And for the ultimate in family organisation, take advantage of the handy SnackZone storage drawers for keeping all your smaller, go-to essentials right where you need them so you’ll always be prepared for the week ahead.

THE PERFECT FIT See your kitchen in an entirely new way with the clever, streamlined LG 570L Slim Counter D epth French D oor Fridge w i t h I n s t a V i e w D o o r - i n - D o o r, i n a P r e m i u m M a t t e B l a c k F i n i s h .

INSTAVIEW Knock knock… and see inside. The intuitive, easy-to-use Door-in-Door feature that’s built into the LG 570L is so convenient, it will change the way you use your fridge. Simply knock twice on the sleek glass door panel and the interior is illuminated so you can instantly see what’s inside – without having to open the door and let the cold air escape. A perfectly intelligent feature for today’s busy, modern family.

PURE AND FRESH Designed to minimise odours throughout your fridge, LG’s clever Pure N Fresh air filtration system employs a discreet fan to actively force air through a carbon deodoriser, recirculating it across the shelves. Meanwhile, a Linear Cooling System reduces temperature fluctuations to help fresh produce look and taste its best for longer, plus a specialised Door Cooling system directs cold air from vents in the front ceiling of the fridge onto items stored in the top door baskets just seconds after the doors are closed.

PREMIUM FINISH IN A SLIM FIT With a stylish, efficient design boasting hidden hinges for a more streamlined look, the LG 570L Slim Counter Depth French Door Fridge with InstaView Door-in-Door looks absolutely stunning in any kitchen – and will stay that way thanks to a bold, matte black, premium finish that’s resistant to fingerprints. At less than 900mm wide, you’ll find it fits effortlessly into alcoves as narrow as 850mm teamed up with counter depth, so you can enjoy all the stylish benefits of an LG French Door Fridge without protruding from the counter and restricting space in your kitchen.

TOP RE ASONS TO BU Y I N S TAV I E W Two quick knocks on the Door-In-Door glass lets you see what’s inside without opening the fridge, so no cool air escapes. N AT U R E F R E S H A smart combination of Linear Cooling, Door Cooling and Pure N Fresh filtration minimises odours and keeps food fresher, longer. S M A RT STO R AG E A retractable shelf system lets you double the shelf height when you need to store tall and bulky containers. SMART THINQ Pair your fridge to your compatible smartphone with the LG Smart ThinQ™ app to remotely adjust your fridge’s settings.

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TOP RE ASONS TO BU Y VA R I A B L E T E M P ActiveSmart Foodcare technology adapts to your usage habits, while the Variable Temperature Zone lets you set optimal cooling conditions. F L E X I B L E STO R AG E Conveniently large compartments and adjustable internal storage and shelving are designed to meet your every need. B R I L L I A N T LY L I T Find your food easily thanks to bright LEDs throughout both fridge and freezer, which also creates a welcoming glow in your kitchen. I C E & W AT E R A slimline water dispenser and fresh ice from a dedicated freezer bin ensures you have ice-cold water on hand at any time.

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VARIABLE TEMPERATURE ZONE The highlight of the FISHER & PAYKEL 605L Quad Door Fridge is its Variable Temperature Zone compartment, with four independent food modes allowing you to personalise your storage preference. Simply select the ideal conditions – Freezer Mode for basic frozen foods; Soft-Freeze Mode for gentle freezing and quick thawing; Chill Mode for keeping drinks perfectly cool; and Fridge Mode for everyday staples such as fruit and veg – and you’ll experience a new level of cooling flexibility.

ACTIVESMART The FISHER & PAYKEL 605L Quad Door Fridge uses ActiveSmart Foodcare technology to intelligently monitor daily use patterns and make micro-adjustments to temperature, humidity and airflow accordingly, so that your food stays fresher for longer. Thanks to a series of interior temperature sensors, independently controlled fans and multiple air vents, you can rely on a consistent and stable temperature throughout your refrigerator and freezer.

FLEXIBLE STORAGE All storage elements of the FISHER & PAYKEL 605L Quad Door Fridge are engineered to suit your constantly evolving needs. From large fruit and vegetable bins and compartments to adjustable spill-proof glass shelves, adjustable door shelves, split-level cantilevered shelves, stackable bottle holders and more, you will finally have the flexibility you need to keep your food and home organised. It’s also designed and built using the highest quality materials, including real stainless steel for the exterior and tempered glass for the interior shelving.

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Room design and styling by Kate Nixon; studiokate.com.au (main image). Photograph by Maree Homer (main image).

The best Christmas decorations are those with great memories attached, writes Kate Nixon.

✚ Customise fillable baubles from Spotlight or Lincraft with dried flowers, seed pods, shells or a favourite photo. ✚ Celebrate your baby’s first Christmas with a personalised bauble commissioned from clever local makers at Etsy. ✚ Get into the spirit with Gingle Bells Floral Gin baubles by Wild Hibiscus Flower Co. They’re filled with flavoured artisan gin and available from Hardtofind. ✚ Repurpose cords, pompoms or tassels as tree trimmings. ✚ Keep stencilled, carved or etched gift tags as decorations.

Buy with your heart first to create a home filled with treasured pieces.

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ur family has a tradition of collecting Christmas baubles. Wherever we roam, we gather mementos to trim our tree, buying what we love without thoughts of palette or theme. The result is a nostalgic reﬂection of memories. They’re crafted from many beautiful objects, be it a tassel, keyring or pendant, and made from glass, timber, feather, foliage or twine. My grandmother would bead, crochet and paint her own creations and some leading design houses release limited-edition collectables each year. Whatever your style, here are a few ornaments for your collection. # Send decor questions (with name and address) to H&G Advice, PO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028 or email H&G@bauer-media.com.au.

TOP LEFT Assorted baubles, from $24.95/set of 4, Papaya. TOP RIGHT Georgetown glass ornaments, $399/set of 35, Balsam Hill. ABOVE From left Luxe styrofoam bauble, $10,

Myer. Mistletoe fine bone china bauble, $40, Wedgwood. Crystal and glass bauble, $129, Swarovski. Resin keyring, $60, Dinosaur Designs. For Where to Buy, see page 198.

OR TRY THESE…

Papaya On-trend Christmas trimmings; papaya.com.au. The German Christmas Shop Traditional timber decorations; germanchristmasshop.com.au. Hardtofind Personalised ornaments; hardtofind.com.au. Bed Bath N’ Table Affordable, interesting collections; bedbathntable.com.au. Vixen & Velvet Large range of colours, styles and finishes; florabelle.com.au.

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Born of a sticky situation, this bright and breezy seat thoroughly enjoys time in the sun, writes Chris Pearson.

the chair endures. Perhaps one name we may associate with it is the Mexican designer Cecilia Leon de la Barra, who claims she christened the chair the Acapulco in 2000. Today, no one imports Mexican originals into Australia. Canadian Innit Designs, Danish ﬁrm OK and the German Acapulco Design respectively service the North American and European markets, and conceivably might export here – at a price. Benjamin Caja of Acapulco Design is on a crusade to counter the perception that the Acapulco is merely for poolside or the garden, seeing much broader uses for it. “It was love at ﬁrst sight. The design and its Mid-Century style were overwhelming,” Cada told American Express Essentials magazine. In its homeland, it’s so much more, he adds. “You see it in stores, cafes, bars and restaurants, as an interior product and in public places. The chair works perfectly in many environments.”

s a French tourist shuffled uncomfortably on his chair in the stifling Acapulco heat, he began pondering ways to keep his cool. Having enjoyed the breezy comfort of open-string hammocks at the Mexican resort, he thought why not create a chair on similar principles. So he devised a lightweight seat using string cords slung across a sinuous metal frame with splayed legs. Local craftspeople quickly adopted his concept, fashioning the chairs in their workshops by wrapping cords in kaleidoscopic colours around powdercoated-steel frames. The designer wasn’t the only tourist in town. Jetsetters of the 1960s and 1970s – movie stars and socialites such as Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, John and Jackie Kennedy, and Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – all flocked to the chic it-destination. Elvis Presley, too, frolicked there in the movie Fun in Acapulco in 1963. Seduced by the airy elegance of the anonymous

WHAT IT MEANS TO US Laidback and breezy, the Acapulco is an easy ﬁt with the Australian lifestyle, but it’s been hamstrung by its patio image. Local ﬁrms imported chairs bearing the labels ‘Hecho en Mexico’ (made in Mexico) in the Noughties, but they were stymied by freight charges. A single chair shipped from Mexico retailed for upwards of $450, which meant handcrafted originals couldn’t compete with cheaper lookalikes from China, available under many guises. Bunnings’ Marquee Verna Acapulco retails at a slim $38, while Matt Blatt’s take, in a wider colour range, retails for $135 – not surprisingly, these products walk out the door. These lookalikes all use the simple hoop frame, not the sinuous pear-shaped frame of the original Acapulco. And forget a secondhand market – few originals remain. The nature of the materials, even the rustproofed versions, are not immune to the ravages of both time and weather. #

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Frenchman’s conception, these movers and shakers brought the chairs back to their vacation homes in Palm Springs, where they took pride of place around Mid-Century pools and cabanas. There they faded in the sun – and, eventually, from the public consciousness. Until the turn of the 21st century, that is, when all things ‘retro’ were dusted off. With the sun shining on Palm Springs style once more, companies in North America, Europe and Australia imported chairs directly from Mexico, where craftspeople had been making them uninterrupted since 1953, albeit with more durable PVC cord instead of natural ﬁbres in more recent times. And the elegant pear-shaped frame of the original chair was often sidelined by a simple hoop, which was cheaper and easier to produce. While the name of the monsieur who masterminded the chair is adrift in the mists of time – probably the only iconic design of which we don’t know the inventor’s name –

Photograph by Maree Homer/bauersyndication.com.au.

Acapulco chairs, pictured here in sunny yellow and elegant black, are ideal for Australian conditions.

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DELICIOUSLY PL E A SING

Know someone who can’t bear food waste? Give them the gift of an arsenal of ingenious tips and hacks with No Waste Kitchen by Giovanna Torrico and Amelia Wasiliev ($19.99, Hachette). It’s packed with advice on how to use up everything from orange peel to broccoli stems. Available in good bookstores.

wallet-friendly; and it’s made by De Bortoli, which is working towards becoming a zero-waste wine company. debortoli.com.au.

box features ﬁve palm-oil-free soaps scented with essential oils, including eucalyptus and macadamia. $41.95; Biome; biome.com.au.

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Chocolate is a perennial people-pleaser – even more so when it’s UTZ certiﬁed, which means the cocoa beans are sustainably farmed, as those used by Haigh’s Chocolates are. The company has a strong track record on environmental management, too, with its Easter bilby campaign and recyclability factored into all its packaging. Milk Caramel Chocolate Santa tablet gift box, $10.50; haighschocolates.com.au.

Nail that gift list with a bottle (or two) of Kester Black nailpolish. It’s made by a Melbourne company that was the first beauty firm in the world to achieve the stringent B Corporation environmental certification. $20 each; kesterblack.com.

The Kitchen Alchemy candle from Circa Home is handmade in Australia, with soy wax poured into recyclable glass. One dollar from every sale is donated to food-rescue charity OzHarvest. $34.95; circahome.com.au.

The label is beautiful, the scent divine and the company ethos excellent. Palm oil-free Urthly Organics hand and body wash, $22, comes in bottles made by Australia’s ﬁrst carbon-neutral plastics factory, where old plastic is recycled to be used anew. urthlyorganics.com.au.

Spruce up the table of someone you love with these gorgeous salad servers. They’re handmade from recycled timber. $19.90/set, Inartisan; inartisan.com.

Here’s cheers to a rosé that ticks a lot of great gifting boxes: it’s lovely to drink; at $22 it’s

Made by hand in Melbourne, The Australian Natural Soap Company’s All Australian gift

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Featuring designs that are hand-printed on organic cotton, these tea towels are the work of The Linen Press, a carbon-neutral Melbourne company with a solar-powered studio. $25; thelinenpress.com.au. #

Text by Sarah Pickette.

G O O D T O G I V E Pop a gift from an environmentally responsible purveyor under the tree this season.

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Shoppi ng Styling by Sarah Maloney. Photograph by Kristina Soljo.

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FOR T HE K E E N DEC OR AT OR

ON WALL Pieced Fabric wall art, $349, West Elm. Feather wreath, $29.95, TK Maxx. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Rock Salt, $118/4L, and Eggshell Acrylic in Himalayan Salt (panelling), $130/4L, both Porter’s Paints. ON PLINTHS From bottom left

Mangowood footed serving stands, $19.95 (small) and $59.95 (large), Ur Place. HK Living glass vase, $69.95, and Earthenware side table, $499, both House of Orange. Organic baskets, $129/set of two, and Curved Lines terracotta vessel, $119.95, both Ur Place. Glass carafe with wood stopper, $59, West Elm. Hare+Klein: Texture Colour Comfort book by David Clark & Meryl Hare, $45, Ur Place. HK Living ‘Triangle’ metal lamp, $249, House of Orange. Plinths painted (from bottom left) Lime Paint in Kosciusko and in Cardamom, both $120/4L, Bauwerk Colour. Eggshell Acrylic in Himalayan Salt (medium and small plinths) and in Tiramisu,

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OF MI N D Seeking the perfect Christmas gift? We’ve done the shopping so you don’t have to. You’re welcome.

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$130/4L, Porter’s Paints. I.D Advanced in Shimmer Dolphin, $71.90/4L, Wattyl. Eggshell Acrylic in Himalayan Salt, as before. I.D Advanced in Shimmer Dolphin, as before. (All paints used throughout.) FOREGROUND From left Ceramic Christmas tree, $14.95, TK Maxx. Fatto a Mano crystal pinot noir glass, $129.95, Riedel. Pipi resin salad bowl, $320, Dinosaur Designs. Tuscan terracotta urn, $269, Pottery Barn. Acquacotta book by Emiko Davies, $49.95, The Lost+Found Department. Striped Turkish cotton beach towel, $39, Pottery Barn. Totay rattan trunk, $139, Olli Ella. Savon de Marseille soap cube, $9.95, The Lost+Found Department. Soft Grey Waffle linen face towel, $19.95, and bath sheet, $79.95, I Love Linen. Vintage Stonewash cotton blanket, $169, Ur Place. No.18 bentwood chair in White, $149, Have a Seat. Ceramic house, from $6.95, TK Maxx. >

FOR HER

Laundry leather and Tasmanian oak hanging rail, from $90, HG Designs. HK Living sunkai wood and rattan room divider, $1195, House of Orange. HANGING From left Straw hat, $12.95, TK Maxx. Scout linen jumpsuit, $169.95, I Love Linen. The Joni macrame bag, $89, The Dharma Door. Mosaic star, $29.95, Ruby Star Traders. By Wirth leather double coathanger, $159, Nordic Rooms. Walther Denmark brass fern ornament, $19.95, The Lost+Found Department. Woven hanger, $42/five, The Dharma Door. Mosaic heart ornament, $6.95, Ruby Star Traders. Numero 74 ‘Mia’ cotton girls’ dress, from $60, Leo & Bella. ON PLINTHS From left Agnese leather flats, $239, St Agni. Lee Wide wool fedora, $175, Becker Minty. Illuminated 2 LED makeup mirror on stand, $89, One Simple Concept. L’Eau de L’Artisan eau de cologne, $189, Agence de Parfum. Wave bauble, $4.95, Ruby Star Traders. FOREGROUND From left Ceramic candle house, $8.95, TK Maxx. ’70s leather saddle bag, $385, East Coast General. 2730 Nappa Lea leather shoes, $149.95, Superga. Collier porcelain vase, $89.95, Villeroy & Boch. Embossed bauble, $4.95, and Wave bauble, $4.95, both Ruby Star Traders. Leather satchel, $229, The Lost+Found Department. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left Center beaded earrings, $138, and Tube rattan bag, $110, both East Coast General. Bits and Bobs glass lidded dish, $30, Hay. Pebble resin pendant, $410, Dinosaur Designs. Marlee ‘Classic Luxe’ kids’ watch, $59.95, Leo & Bella. Sunglasses, $19.95, TK Maxx. Leather sunglasses case, $88, East Coast General. Woven hanger, as before. Celina knitted sandals, $329, St Agni. Pebble resin neck cuff, $260, Dinosaur Designs. Mckenna leather jewellery box, $174, Pottery Barn. Paper-straw hat, $110, Montmartre Store. HK Living ‘Athena’ bone china shell, $129, House of Orange. Organic gold earrings, $250, Dinosaur Designs. >

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FROM LEFT La Vecchia Dispensa aged balsamic vinegar, $37.50, and Dorset Maple Reserve ‘Rich Amber’ maple

syrup, $18.75, and Tracklements sticky fig relish, $14.80, all Simon Johnson. Wheaton Stripe linen-cotton napkin, $10, and Weathered White Stone terracotta vase, $79, Pottery Barn. Paper decorations, $15 each, Nordic Rooms. Marble and timber cake stand, $89.95, The Lost+Found Department. HK Living coloured cocktail glasses, $119/four, House of Orange. Marble bottle opener, $29, West Elm. Fferone Glassware ‘May’ tall glass, $375/pair, Becker Minty. Perrier Jouet Blason Rose NV Champagne, $110, Champagne Gallery. Marble + Copper cheeseboard, $59, West Elm. Paper Porcelain espresso cup, $55, and matching saucer, $55, Hay. Ferm Living ‘Still’ blown-glass teapot, $149, The Lost+Found Department. Veniani dal 1875 ‘Brutti e Buoni’ biscuit, $13.50/100g, Simon Johnson. Sling Shot Blend coffee, $23/250g, Goliath Coffee Roasters. Elementi white truffle oil, $15.75, Simon Johnson. Truffle salt, $29, Tasteology. J Friend & Co Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, $9.95, Simon Johnson. Menu ‘Bottle’ grinders, $139/pair, Leo & Bella. Paper decoration, $15, Nordic Rooms. >

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Organic ceramic platter, $89, and Black cocktail shaker, $69.95, both Ur Place. Puik ‘Radiant’ blown-glass

tumblers, $63/pair, Top3 by Design. Stoneware pie dishes, $85/set of three, Williams-Sonoma. Tracklements Christmas spice chutney, $22.95, Simon Johnson. Amber glass tumbler, $89/six, Montmartre Store. Maison Pebéyre summer truffle salt, $14.75, and La Maison d’Armorine salted butter caramels, $22.85, both Simon Johnson. Truffle olive oil, $39.95, The Lost+Found Department. French linen tea towel, $29.95/two, I Love Linen. Beech salad servers, $55, Hay. Sagaform glass water/wine carafe, $59.95, Leo & Bella. Marble + Brass cheese-knife set, $59, West Elm. Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co maple board, $140.90, Simon Johnson. >

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Designed by Bouroullec and powered by Samsung QLED technology, The Serif is both stylish in design and stunning in picture quality. With its iconic I-shaped profle, The Serif beautifully integrates into your personal style and interior dĂŠcor. Transform the blank screen with Ambient Mode using The Serif exclusive Bouroullec palette. And with a detachable metal foor stand and harmonious 360Â° design, you now have the freedom to place your TV anywhere in your living space.

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FOR A RT L OV E R S

FROM LEFT HK Living ceramic vase, $99, House

of Orange. Keep Up artwork by Kat, $149 (framed), Ur Place. Time 45-minute hourglass, $70, Hay. Menu ‘Folded’ ceramic vase, $190, Leo & Bella. Lexon ‘Oslo Energy’ charging station with bluetooth speaker, $149.90, Top3 by Design. HK Living ‘Abstract Head’ terracotta sculpture, $89, House of Orange. Holmegaard ‘Crosses’ blown-glass vase, $135, Top3 by Design. Curved Lines terracotta vessel, $119.95, Ur Place. >

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FOR T HE W EL L GROOMED

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT AYTM ‘Gutta’ iron jewellery box with

mirrror, $180, Top3 by Design. Mineral resin earrings, $150, Dinosaur Designs. Slip silk sleep mask, $55, Top3 by Design. Yuzu organic liquid soap, $34, Ur Place. Savon Liquide De Marseille Bois d’Olivier liquid hand soap, $38.90, Montmartre Store. Penhaglion’s ‘Blenheim Bouquet’ shave soap, $88, and Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano eau de cologne, $193, both Agence de Parfum. For similar razor, try Pureman. Olaplex No.5 conditioner, $50, and No.4 shampoo, $50, Sephora. Resurrection Aromatique hand balm, $33, Aesop.

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6 1 Floristry mesh in Baby Pink, $6.75/9m roll, Koch & Co. 2 Delicate Flowers gift wrap in Sage, $16/10m roll, Inky Co. 3 Herringbone gift wrap in Avocado, $39/50m roll, Beedee Bags. 4 Rifle Paper Co ‘Wildflower’ gift wrap, $7.95/sheet, Milligram. 5 Palm Leaves gift wrap, $7.95/sheet, The Paper Place. 7 Solid Stripe gift wrap, $36.90/50m roll, Barama. 8 Embossed Mulberry Leaves gift wrap, $6.95/sheet, Paper Parrot. 9 Ahneke’s

Favourite Things wrapping paper, $4.70/sheet, Paprly. Thin Mesh Stripe ribbon in Silver, $5.45/10m roll, and Metallic Leaf linen ribbon in Green, $5.45/10m roll, both Koch & Co. Wall painted I.D Advanced in Silk Noil, $81.40/4L, Wattyl. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Kristina Soljo.

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Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Kristina Soljo.

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3 1 Luxury Egyptian cotton hand towel, $32.95, and bath sheet, $89.95 (monogramming $15 extra), Sheridan. 2 Monogrammed cotton pyjamas, $149, Jasmine and Will. 3 Grainy Leather weekend bag, $699, Mon Purse. 4 Black polycarbonate trolley suitcase, $299.95, The Daily Edited. 5 Monogram print, $49.90/set of 3 (unframed), Hardtofind. 6 Ink Navy leather pouch, from $119.95, The Daily Edited. 7 Super Chunky acrylic scarf, $88, Hardtofind. 8 Peacoat Navy slippers, $165, Monte. 9 Lottie & Liv personalised rubberwood cheese paddle, $65, Hardtofind. ACCESSORIES From left For similar bowl and vase, try

Georg Jensen. Tangent steel hanger, $88, Fred International. Metallic Diamond ribbon, $3.95/10m roll, Koch & Co. Dress Stripe wrapping paper, $39/50m roll, Beedee Bags. Wall painted I.D Advanced Interior in Kedron Blue, $92.40/4L, Wattyl. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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There’s no deck that handles the summer heat quite like HardieDeck™. When Three Birds Renovations set about creating an escape zone in the backyard of their stunning House 11 renovation they chose HardieDeck. The deck is a relaxing space overlooking the pool where the home owners can find sanctuary after a busy day. HardieDeck won’t rot, warp or splinter and is ideal for outdoor rooms, low set decks and in bushfire zones. Discover more at hardiedeck.com.au

Store crystal glasses rim-up to protect them from weight-related damage; everyday glasses can be stored upside-down.

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New stemware is just the thing for adding a little sparkle to your Christmas table, writes Georgia Madden.

Photograph by Maree Homer/bauersyndication.com.au.

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hether your entertaining style is formal or casual, no festive table is complete without beautiful glassware. “Glasses add personality to any gathering and can be a real talking point around the table,” says Claire Driscoll, creative director at Studio CD. “If they’re well chosen and cared for, they will also become cherished heirlooms.” Glassware may also enhance the taste of a tipple. “The right glass can improve your experience of the aromatics, mouth feel and flavour,” says Mark Evangelista, assistant brand manager at Plumm. Experts agree that shape is all-important. “Champagne is best served in a slender, tulip-shaped glass to allow the aroma to fully develop. A narrow top helps retain the effervescence,” says Katerina Dominguez, marketing manager at Noritake Australia. “Red wine should be enjoyed in a glass with a wider bowl to allow it to breathe

relatively new material – looks and feels luxurious, but costs less than crystal. “It’s stronger than glass too,” adds Colusso. Quality can vary. “Choose a product that has been designed for functionality and not just aesthetics,” advises Mark Baulderstone, managing director of Riedel Australia and New Zealand. “The highest-quality stemware is made from lead-free crystal with no impurities, which can result in cloudiness over time. The glass should also feel evenly weighted in your hand,” he says. Individuality is at the heart of current glassware trends. “I saw beautiful amber and green glassware at the recent Maison et Objet fair in Paris,” says Driscoll. “Wineglasses were short-stemmed with fine rims, while water glasses featured detailing around the base.” Textured glassware is becoming more popular, according to Colusso. “It catches the light, creating a pretty shimmer.”

“ D O N ’ T B E A F R A I D TO M I X A N D M ATC H P I E C E S F R O M D I F F E R E N T S E T S W H E N H O S T I N G A C R O W D .” L I A C O L U S S O , V I L L E R O Y & B O C H

and the flavours to mellow; stemmed glasses for white wine will help keep the contents cool.” Sifting your way through the many styles of glasses on offer can be confusing, but you can simplify the process by focusing on your needs, says Evangelista. “Thinking about the styles of wines you enjoy at home will help you choose the right glasses. Where you tend to drink – at the dining table, on the sofa or poolside – can also influence your choice. If cupboard space is at a premium, start with one style you really love.” Glass is the main choice of material. “It’s infinitely adaptable,” says Lia Colusso, marketing manager at Villeroy & Boch. Crystal costs more than glass as it’s considered a luxurious material. “It also produces a melodious ‘clink’ when toasting,” says Izabela Turlewicz, product manager at Waterford. Crystalline – a

Luxe metallic touches are no longer limited to the rims, says Turlewicz. “It’s now being applied to the foot of the glass or the bowl itself. Pearlescent glassware is also having a moment.” Specialist glassware is also on the rise, according to Renata Puz, head of product at HAG Imports. “With the boom in craft-spirit distilling, glasses that make the best of those drinks are trending.” Meanwhile, bolder colours and tactile finishes are the go-to for casual dining, says Dominguez. Stemless styles are ideal for outdoor entertaining. “They’re great for picnics or if you’re short on storage,” adds Baulderstone. For a well-stocked bar, you’ll want a selection of flutes, white- and red-wine glasses, tumblers and cocktail glasses, says Dominguez. Be sure to have a couple of spares on hand in case of accidents and impromptu guests, says Evangelista. >

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For glassware that meets your needs and goes the distance, there are a few things to consider, says Katerina Dominguez marketing manager at Noritake: ✚ Occasion Do you need glassware for everyday use or for formal entertaining? Stemless glassware is better for casual and outdoor dining as the glass will sit more securely on uneven surfaces. ✚ Maintenance As a rule, hand washing will give you the best result, whatever it’s made from. Not all glassware is dishwasher-safe. ✚ Numbers Buying sets may be more cost-effective than individuals or pairs. ✚ Look and feel Check the glass is translucent, free of imperfections and feels balanced in your hand. ✚ Quality A recognised brand will likely deliver the goods.

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“Champagne flutes, cocktail glasses and whisky tumblers are our best-selling products,” says Vesna Vasilevski, homewares buyer at Domayne. “Tumblers and highballs, especially thin-base styles, are trending this season – they’re understated, lightweight and appealing for a variety of occasions.” Prosecco glasses and Champagne coupes are also having a moment,” says Renata Puz, head of product at HAG Imports. “Stemless glassware is always popular,” says Mark Evangelista, assistant brand manager at Plumm. “It’s perfect for everything from wine to cocktails and serving desserts.”

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LEE BROOM ‘HALF CUT’ COUPES, $150 EACH

NORMANN COPENHAGEN COGNAC GLASSES, $75/PAIR

Space; www.spacefurniture. com.au.

Designstuff; designstuff.com.au.

These show-stopping glasses by UK designer Lee Broom feature a repurposed decanter stopper as a base. They’re made from crystal and are hand-detailed. Handwashing recommended.

SALT&PEPPER ‘WINSTON’ COUPES, $29.95/FOUR

CUVEE PROSECCO GLASSES, $59.95/SIX

Elegant and affordable, these glass coupes have a slender stem, classic detailing and a 270ml capacity. Dishwasher-safe but handwashing recommended.

These 230ml tulip-shaped glasses, crafted from a single piece of glass, would work equally well with Champagne. Dishwasher-safe.

Domayne; www.domayneonline. com.au.

Salt&Pepper; www.saltandpepper. com.au.

JEFF LEATHAM ‘ICON’ FLUTES, $249/PAIR

FYRFALDIG MARTINI GLASSES, $3 EACH

Waterford Crystal; wwrd.com.au.

Ikea; www.ikea.com.au.

BEL VINO FLUTES, $98/FOUR

PUNK COCKTAIL GLASSES, $59.95/PAIR

A collaboration with floral artist Jeff Leatham, these 190ml crystal flutes offer a fine stem and clean lines. Ideal for adding a contemporary touch to your table setting. Handwashing recommended.

Fuss-free detailing on these 210ml-capacity Champagne ﬂutes ensures they work equally as well both in- and outdoors. Designed in Italy and crafted from premium-quality glass. Dishwasher-safe. Noritake; www.noritake.com.au.

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A beautifully quirky design, this glass gently turns when placed on a table. The 520ml glasses are shaped to accentuate the colour and movement of their contents. Dishwasher-safe but handwashing recommended.

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An affordable price tag makes these classic martini glasses perfect for parties. The low, wide bowl makes them great for serving desserts too. They have a 170ml capacity and are dishwasher-safe.

These 230ml-capacity glasses put a new spin on the classic cocktail glass. Made from sparkling machine-made crystal. Dishwasher-safe but handwashing recommended. Riedel; www.riedel.com

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FA MOU S POL I S H GLASS The Avant-Garde collection. Made in Poland.

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DORSET HIGHBALL GLASSES, $45 EACH

An appealing addition to your collection, these glasses are handcrafted from crystal, have a 410ml capacity, and feel solid and well-balanced in the hand. Handwashing recommended. Williams-Sonoma; www.williams-sonoma.com.au.

HIBALL TUMBLERS, $12/SIX

These chic 670ml glasses would look fantastic in an outdoor entertaining setting. Made from robust crystalline, which is known for its brilliant clarity, and dishwasher-safe. Myer; www.myer.com.au.

TERROIR RED-WINE GLASSES, $24/PAIR

The ﬁne-line detailing on these well-priced tumblers is right on trend. With a 320ml capacity, they’re the perfect size for either mixed drinks or water. Safe to run through the dishwasher (top shelf only).

Crafted from quality crystalline (which is stronger than glass), the wide mouth, full, rounded bowl and generous 650ml capacity allow red wine to ‘breathe’. Dishwasher-safe.

Kmart; www.kmart.com.au.

Freedom; www.freedom.com.au.

KROSNO ‘AVANT-GARDE’ TUMBLERS, $39.95/SIX

VINTAGE REDb RED-WINE GLASSES, $69.95/PAIR

Myer; www.myer.com.au.

Plumm; www.plumm.com.au.

COLOURFUL LIFE TUMBLERS, $59.95/FOUR

ESSENCE RED-WINE GLASSES, $39.95/PAIR

With slender lines and a wide base, these glasses have a stylish, modern appearance but are sturdy enough for outdoor entertaining. Capacity is 380ml. Safe to run through the dishwasher.

Made in Germany from fine crystal, these delightful water glasses will add a pop of colour to your dining table – the berry tone in the base reflects beautifully in the bowl when they’re filled. Capacity is 420ml; dishwasher-safe. Villeroy & Boch; www.villeroy-boch.com.au.

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A result of Plumm’s extensive research with wine professionals, these crystal glasses are speciﬁcally designed for medium- to light-bodied reds. Capacity is 776ml (regular pour about 150ml). Dishwasher-safe.

Designed in Finland, these red-wine glasses feature a slender lip and a tall, delicate stem, feel lovely to hold and are easy to drink from. They’re made from lead-free glass, have a 450ml capacity and are safe to put in the dishwasher.

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ENTERTAINER: Top left The sleek benchtop addition ensures a seamless kitchen aesthetic. Above Tanya Buchanan, editor-in-chief of Australian House & Garden, says, “Filtered drinking water appliances are becoming increasingly popular. The Zip HydroTap is great for entertaining, and from a wellbeing perspective too.”

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Sophisticated finishes have brought people and perfection to this spacious open kitchen. he contemporary kitchen is the hub of the home, especially when entertaining is a priority. Needing to balance design and functionality, the owners of this newly reimagined century-old coastal home in Sydney’s Bronte embraced smart appliances that reflected the kitchen’s multi-functional role. Offering unmatched convenience, the Zip HydroTap Celsius All-In-One Arc delivers instant filtered boiling,

chilled and sparkling water, as well as hot and cold water. The HydroTap system comes with inbuilt sustainable, energy-efficient technology that promises pure-tasting water, eliminating the need for refrigerated water bottles and a kettle. With its tactile high-shine finish and timeless form, the Zip HydroTap Celsius All-In-One Arc is the understated star of this light-filled, marble-clad space.

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One of the pleasures of summer is relaxing with a good book. Here, we preview some of the latest design, cookery and gardening offerings to help you hatch an escape plan.

AU S T R A L I A N D E S I G N E R S AT H O M E Expand your concept of what’s achievable at your place by following the lead of Australia’s best-loved interior designers, no matter what kind of home you have. ($59.99, Thames & Hudson)

B E DT I M E This lavishly illustrated book offers inspiration for our most intimate resting place. Bunking down in the fabulous bed chambers of royals, including Marie Antoinette, and stars such as Marilyn Monroe, author Celia Forner also reveals ideas from the sleeping spaces of designers and decorators. ($100, Vendome)

T R AV E L H O M E Authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel bring you travel tips from 20 design leaders from all over the world, alongside inspiring ways to curate your collection of special finds and weave them into your existing decorating scheme for ‘global spirit’. ($55, Abrams)

Text by Janice Hogg.

D O W N T O E A RT H US interior designer and blogger Lauren Liess demonstrates ways to achieve key elements of her aesthetic to conjure a creative and functional lifestyle. See her guiding principles in action in six homes ranging from the classic to a contemporary clifftop house and a new farmhouse ($59.99, Thames & Hudson) >

Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950–2000 As well as combining her bestsellers 50/60/70 and 70/80/90 into one volume, Karen McCartney has added another decade to her edit of groundbreaking Australian residences. ($59.99, Murdoch Books)

Individual Jessica Bellef coralls behind-thescenes images and inspiration from her foray into 15 very personal Australian interiors to bring you such delights as ‘A wonky home, handmade with love’ and ‘A high-voltage creative world by the sea’. ($49.99, Murdoch Books)

Bibliostyle Join interior designer Nina Freudenberger as she takes her love of books beyond the page and celebrates them as decorative objects. Access private libraries of book lovers via photography by Shade Degges and text by Sadie Stein. ($50, Hardie Grant) AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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In 2014, Hetty McKinnon’s collection of simple, fresh and seasonal salad recipes became an instant hit with home cooks around Australia. This updated edition includes stories and photos of her followers, along with 20 new recipes. ($39.99, Plum)

THE WHOLE FISH If you’re wary about wastefulness, this book from Sydney chef Josh Niland is a breath of fresh (sea) air. He challenges us to rethink our approach to fish cookery and use more than just the fillets. He also provides recipes for a range of fish types. ($55, Hardie Grant)

MORE A homage to the humble vegie, Matt Preston’s latest cookbook offers vegan and vegetarian recipes packed with flavour, colour and texture. Or, as the man himself puts it: “simple dishes that will give you plate-licking pleasure”. An appendix with meaty add-ons will please carnivores. ($39.99, Plum)

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J U S T D E S S E RT S Charlotte Ree’s love of baking is on par with her love of puns, and you’ll find both in equal measure in this fun and fuss-free book. The mouthwatering recipes are sprinkled with quips like ‘lost without chew’ and ‘total eclipse of the tart’. ($29.99, Plum) >

Tulum Explore the delights of modern Turkish fare with these recipes by Coskun Uysal, head chef at Melbourne eatery Tulum. ($49.99, Melbourne Books)

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Veg Wanting to fit more vegies into your fast-paced life? Jamie’s meat-free recipes are easy and flavoursome. ($49.99, Penguin Books)

Text by Stephanie Hope.

The Commons SBS TV’s Gourmet Farmer, Matthew Evans, chronicles a year of growing, cooking and feasting on his farm. Yum. ($60, Hardie Grant)

THE GLOBAL VEGAN Ellie Bullen is a nutritionist and dietitian with a passion for plant-based eating. Drawing inspiration from her global travels, she serves up vegan takes on fried eggs, buffalo wings, nachos, ramen and much more. ($34.99, Plum)

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Jason Chongue is passionate about promoting “moments of green” in our homes and city scapes. In this, his second book, Jason (founder of Melbourne design studio The Garden Society) focuses on small-space gardening, explaining how to choose, look after and style plants, and troubleshoot when needed. ($32.99, Hardie Grant)

THE LAND GARDENERS: CUT FLOWERS Brits Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy revived the cutting gardens of Wardington Manor and now supply flowers to London’s top florists. Here’s their story. ($80, Thames & Hudson) REMARKABLE TREES Trees provide the oxygen we breathe and many other vital ingredients for life – food, medicine, timber and spices. This book profiles 60 of the most extraordinary species on Earth: the fruit-bearing, the majestic, and the deadliest. ($49.99, Thames & Hudson) T H E S C E N T UA L G A R D E N

The genius of this book is the photography by Ellen Hoverkamp, who uses a ﬂatbed scanner as a camera, producing enigmatic ﬂower portraits. Together with text by garden writer Ken Druse this is a survey of the world’s most fragrant plants, exploring how and why they produce the scents they do. ($80, Abrams) 96 |

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The Waterwise Australian Native Garden With water restrictions in force all over Australia, this book – by two of the country’s foremost experts in the field – offer all the advice you ever need to know about waterwise gardening. ($39.99, Murdoch Books) #

Text by Elizabeth Wilson.

Great Australian Gardens Vol 2 You’ll find endless inspiration in H&G’s second garden book. It journeys through 25 diverse gardens, revealing the design approach and planting palettes for each one. ($59.99, Bauer Books)

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This year’s Top 50 Rooms awards luncheon was held at Sydney’s Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel on October 17. The weather was spectacular as the cream of Australia’s interior design community enjoyed the party. A hearty cheers goes to our valued sponsors King Living, PGH Bricks & Pavers, Armadillo & Co, Blum, Parisi, Zip Water, Wynstan and Samsung ‘The Serif’ for all their support. Our gratitude also goes to Waterford Wedgwood for the fabulous trophies, to Grandiflora for the magnificent floral arrangements and to Tempus Two and Haigh’s Chocolates for their contributions to the gorgeous gift bags featuring an illustration by Sarah Hankinson. 8 Congratulations to all the entrants, nominees and winners!

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1 H&G editor in chief Tanya Buchanan with Harry Bolanakis, global marketing manager at King Living. 2 Hall of Fame inductee, Thomas Hamel. 3 Cover star Stacey Kouros. 4 Madeleine Blanchfield, Best Outdoor Room winner. 5 Tanya introduces the awards. 6 Karen Holmes, Bauer Media sales director. 7 Alexandra Donohoe Church, winner of Best Bathroom. 8 Julie Niass and Ben Peake of Carter Williamson Architects, Best Use Of Materials winners. 9 Best Use Of Colour winner, Greg Natale. 10 Cameron Kimber, winner of Best Use Of Soft Furnishings. 11 Blum’s Toby Lyden (left) with Bauer Media’s Tyson Young. 12 Best Kitchen winner, Georgia Ezra. 13 Amelia Taylor, head of product & marketing at Wynstan. 14 Bauer Media’s Shane Sutton and Sarah-Belle Murphy. 15 Doyenne of design Meryl Hare with Tom Fisher, Zip Water marketing director. 16 Room Of The Year winner Arent&Pyke’s Sarah-Jane Pyke. 17 Belinda Chippindale (left) and Anna Douglass from Hare+Klein, Best Indoor-Outdoor Connection winners. >

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Tigger’s wonderful fabric boutique, Tigger Hall Design, stocks a fabulous array of beautifully designed textiles by interior designers from around the world including Kathryn Ireland, Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Allegra Hicks. Under the name Nine Muses, Tigger also conceives her own designs, including the Mexican Bird design adapted by H&G creative director Antonietta Panuccio for the complimentary gift wrap and cards included with this issue. # tiggerhalldesign.com

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with Greg Natale. 3 King Living’s beautiful outdoor furniture. 4 H&G’s Kimberly Anderson, John McDonald and Rhonda Maunder. 5 Samantha Deacon from Doherty Design, accepting the award for Best Use Of Technology. 6 H&G’s own design stars: Sophie Wilson (left), Antonietta Panuccio and Shayne Burton. 7 Tanya with judges Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora and Garden Life’s Richard Unsworth. 8 Hare+Klein’s Meryl Hare with Jonathan Richards of Richards Stanisich. 9 Bauer Media’s Olivia Simons. 10 From left Esther Brooks and Sarah Davison with Armadillo & Co’s Skye Healey Ward. 11 Nominees Katrina Mackintosh (left) and Justine Hugh-Jones. 12 H&G interiors editor, Kate Nixon, with Fabio Fanuli. 13 Samsung’s Anna Dusic Dragar with Thomas Hamel.

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Photograph by Kristina Soljo (Tigger Hall).

This issue’s gorgeous festive Christmas gift wrap and tags are a collaboration with Sydney interior designer and fabric retailer, Tigger Hall.

Renaissance Gold available online and at selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally. wedgwood.com.au

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FRONT VERANDAH Neale Whitaker and David Novak-Piper, pictured

with their beloved weimaraners Otis and Ollie, soak up the landscape at golden hour. The exterior, renovated just prior to their purchasing the house, is painted Dulux Tranquil Retreat and Dulux Vivid White.

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LIVING ROOM This light-filled space opens onto a verandah

with unfettered views of the nearby escarpment. Sheer curtains can be drawn to diffuse the light. ZaZa sofa, King Living. Vintage Beni Ourain rug, Jason Mowen. The carver chair is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;traditional Chinese chair we bought from a friend and painted whiteâ&#x20AC;?, says David. Husk armchair by Patricia Urquiola, Space. Atollo 238 bronze lamp by Vico Magistretti, Euroluce. Coffee and occasional tables are both vintage finds.

hristmas Day this year will be a quiet country affair for television personality Neale Whitaker and his partner David Novak-Piper. “The day will almost certainly start with a good walk along the beach or, if we’re feeling energetic, a hike,” says Neale. “That will be followed by a long, late and exceptionally lazy lunch with friends.” And when they sit down to lunch, they’ll no doubt drink in the beauty of their backdrop: a lush valley near the village of Berry, on the NSW South Coast, where Neale and David relocated from Sydney 15 months ago. After 10 years of holidaying in rental properties in this blessed location – two hours’ drive south of Sydney and a mere 10 minutes from famed Seven Mile Beach – the couple took the plunge and bought a farmhouse of their own last year. While they retained a city bolthole, this is now their main home. >

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“Friends from interstate are staying with us this Christmas,” says Neale. “David will be head chef and I’ll set the table and open the wine! The menu is a fusion of our Christmases past: fresh prawns, followed by turkey and ham. Bread sauce is a must – a nod to the English Christmases of my youth. David makes his from scratch with nutmeg, cloves and spice. A far cry from the packet version my mother used to buy!”

KITCHEN This page and opposite bottom right At the heart of the new kitchen is an island

with plenty of seating and table space, ensuring the room is a sociable gathering place. David was formerly a professional chef and the kitchen is very much his domain. Somersby cabinetry in Strata Grey, Kinsman Kitchens. Benchtops in Silestone Calacatta Gold. Floorboards painted Perfect Floor Paint in Talc, Porter’s Paints. Fornasetti decorative plates, Macleay on Manning. Deer head, vintage store. Framed poster, Vintage Posters Only. ENTRANCE Opposite, top left and bottom left The front door is dressed with a willow wreath embellished with fresh foliage from the garden. COFFEE TABLE Home-baked goodies. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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DINING Neale and David eat outdoors whenever the weather permits, but

when dining indoors they dine in this light- and art-filled room. “The artworks have been collected over our 16 years together,” says David. “They’re all by obscure artists and vintage pieces we fell in love with.” Aether fireplace, Aurora Suspended Fires. Global dining table with marble top, New York console and White Cuzzi III table lamp, all MCM House. Le Corbusier B9 bentwood chair with cane seat, Thonet. LIVING “We love books and objects with a history,” says Neale. DINING DETAIL More of David’s handiwork.

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“We’d told a couple of local estate agents that if a suitable house ever came up we’d be interested – but we were very specific about location,” says Neale. “We had it narrowed down to just one road. Not surprisingly, there was very little available, but the stars and planets aligned last year. The rightpropertycameupatthe right price, in the right location, and we jumped at it.” The four-bedroom brick cottage, built in the 1930s, is a classic farmhouse, with a wraparound verandah and wide eaves. It sits on a 1ha parcel with an outlook of verdant paddocksdottedwith dairy cows anda dramatic escarpment that glows at sunset. Originally built over the road from its current location, it was moved in the 1970s to avoid flooding. “ W E TO O K C U E S F R O M T H E H O U S E B U T W E D I D N ’ T WA N T A ‘ C O U N T RY ’ F E E L .” N E A L E

The cottage has seen its fair share of add-ons over the years, so it is now “a bit of a patchwork quilt. But that simply adds to its charm”, says Neale. Whilethestructurewassoundandthefloorplangenerally liveable, it needed updating. Neale and David decided to pursue a staged renovation. Their first priority was to overhaul the kitchen, which had no connection to the rest of the house. Working with the footprint of the existing kitchen, they redesigned the layout, installing an island bench in the centre of the space and adding a butler’s pantry. They also removed an internal wall to create an L-shaped open-plan living/dining area and redecorated the front rooms, currently two guestrooms and the study. Like the residents, much of Neale and David’s existing furniture has adjusted easily to the new country home. “All of the art and furniture we had in our very contemporary city apartment has travelled down here with us, and it works perfectly,” says Neale. “The house gave us cues but there was no desire to create a typical country-style interior,” says Neale.“Welove tomix a variety ofstyles– some people might say clash! – and that’s what we’ve always done. Neither David nor I like sticking to any decorating rules.” They still plan to overhaul the main bathroom, main bedroom and ensuite, but those projects are on next year’s to-do list. “After that, we’ll tackle the garden… There will always be something that needs doing,” says Neale. For the moment, though, they’re happy to take a breather, sit on the front verandah and soak up the balmy summer evenings. “The views at dusk, and the changing colours of the escarpment as the sun sets, are magical,” says Neale. >

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summer, the couple dine outdoors as often as possible. The ‘green room’ features dramatic Ubud Palm wallpaper from Graham & Brown. Biba mirror, Hermon Hermon Lighting. Rug, Cadrys. The ‘blue room’, a second guestroom, is painted Taubmans Cape Blue. The photo in the hallway is by Paul Westlake. Neale’s office is painted Taubmans Grassy Knoll to reflect the view out the window. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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STAIRS Interior designer Greg Natale. Custom

tiles on risers, Teranova. Railing sconces, Restoration Hardware. Carrara floor tiles and black granite stair treads, RMS Natural Stone & Ceramics. LOGGIA Terracotta tiles, Skheme. Pendant light, armchair, dining table, dining chairs, coffee table and side table, all Restoration Hardware. Indoor/outdoor cushions, Pottery Barn.

M I S SION S TAT E M E N T Channelling old Hollywood, this elegant Sydney home delivers on looks and liveability. STO RY Chris Pearson | STY LI N G Greg Natale | P H OTOG RA PH Y Anson Smart

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“I adore Christmas and love decorating the house,” says the owner. “I dress the dining table and many parts of the house with items I’ve been collecting over many years. You automatically feel festive as you walk in the door.” since Christmas is a time of togetherness, she likes adults and children to be together in one space, usually outside. “Then, too, I make a special effort to decorate all the tables and backyard.”

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t’s little wonder the owner of this house in Sydney’s inner west loves her loggia, an L-shaped indooroutdoor space with arched colonnades and terracotta-tiled floors. “It creates a Mediterranean feel in the heart of suburbia,” she says. With two sitting and two dining zones, she’s forever using it for entertaining friends and family, in all weathers and all seasons. The romantic and alluring space is a world away from the rather plain 1970s brick home that stood on the block when she and her husband bought the property in 2013. They had a vision for the sizeable 1100m2 site, so they bulldozed that interloper and askeddesigner GregNatale to create a glam new home for them and their two teenage sons. “We needed the house to be practical for our growing family while still being

beautiful,” says the owner. “We entertain a lot, so I needed a functional kitchen and livingandentertainingareaslargeenough for many guests, as well as generous outdoor space. I also wanted an area for our boys’ exclusive use, somewhere they could accommodate their friends.” Drawn by the Californian take on Mediterranean living, she asked Greg to design the home in the Spanish-Revival style, which was common in Beverly Hills and Hollywood in the 1920s and ’30s, and popularised in movies. Their buildings typically featured white colonnades and arched doors and windows, while their stucco exteriors mimicked mud-brick adobe. Roofs featured terracotta tiles with scalloped profiles. “Even though the house is a new build, we wanted it to feel like it has been lived in for years,” says the owner. The brief was

foralightertakeonSpanish-Missionstyle, with lashings of white and an organic, natural look for the exterior. Gregandhisteamdesignedathree-level house for the owners. A spacious marbled entry with double staircases leads past a study, service areas and the boys’ media space into a generous open-plan room with two sitting areas, a dining zone and the kitchen. Three sets of french doors connect the open-plan space to the colonnaded loggia, which overlooks the pool. Upstairs are the home’s four bedrooms, all with ensuites and three with walk-in wardrobes. The garage, games room and home cinema occupy the lower-ground floor. Beneath the terracotta-tiled roof, the owner requested light and airy interiors, with white walls and joinery and Carrara marble floors. For graphic impact, >

houses H G KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING Sofas, nesting tables, pendant light (dining zone) and pomegranate rosette (on wall), all Restoration Hardware. Dado rails, architraves and skirtings, all Classic Architraves & Skirting. Coffee table, sculpture (on side table), and rug, all James Said. Designer Boys â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Etherealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork, Boyd Blue. HALL Pendant light and dining table, Restoration Hardware. Dining chairs, Casa Mia. Carrara marble floor tiles, RMS Natural Stone & Ceramics.

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Greg picked out architectural details such as cornices, architraves and ceiling beams in black, a dramatic palette that suits Spanish Mission style. Furnishings and accessories in cobalt blue and burnt orange, both favourite hues of the owner, deliver layers of visual interest. Thehomehasgenerousproportions,but clever touches ensure it retains the feel of afamilyhome.“Theceilingsare3.3mhigh, so the interiors had to have a more human scale,” says Greg. The staircases, for example, are grand but not at all uptight thanks to the use of three different patterned tiles on the risers. In keeping with the owners’ wish for an organic feel, there’s little metal in the house, “just

dark bronze – brass or chrome just wouldn’t suit”, says Greg. The furniture selection includes traditional pieces from all over the world –aMoorishcredenzawithlatticepanelling, English square-arm sofas with button details, French Baroque wingback chairs, Romanesque stools and ornate Moorishinspiredcoffeeandsidetables from Greg’s eponymous collection. Today, the owners enjoy a home that stands apart from its neighbours, just as they wanted. “I love seeing all the wonderful reactions from guests when they walk in,” she says. > Greg Natale, Surry Hills, NSW; (02) 8399 2103 or www.gregnatale.com.

KITCHEN Pendant lights, upholstered stools and counter stools,

all Restoration Hardware. Black granite benchtop, RMS Natural Stone & Ceramics. Astoria Square wallpaper, Greg Natale for Porter’s Paints. Ethereal artwork, Boyd Blue. LIVING ROOM Opposite, top left Vintage chandelier, wingchairs and console, all Restoration Hardware. Coffee tables and rug, all James Said. Artwork by Scott Petrie. STUDY Desk, wingback chair, door cabinet and pendant light, all Restoration Hardware. Rug, Pottery Barn. European oak flooring, Tongue N Groove. Abstract Illusion artwork, Boyd Blue. SITTING AREA Opposite, bottom right Armchairs, Restoration Hardware. Coffee table, Oz Design Furniture. POWDER ROOM Vanity and mirror, both Restoration Hardware. Floor tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles.

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Dulux Black (interior trims)

Greg Natale ‘Astoria Small’ wallpaper (bedrooms, living)

SON’S ROOM This page Pendant light, LightCo. Bed, bedside table, slipper chairs, and bench, all Restoration Hardware. Astoria Square wallpaper, Greg Natale for Porter’s Paints. Warren pulley lamp, Pottery Barn. Bedlinen, Lacoste. Print, Boyd Blue. Thierry carpet, Greg Natale for Designer Rugs (throughout). MAIN BEDROOM Opposite, top left and bottom left Pendant light, bed, ottoman and mirrored bedside table, all Restoration Hardware. Greg Natale Palm Springs and Diane cushions, Nido. Lamps, armchairs and side table, all James Said. Artworks, all Boyd Blue. DRESSING Pendant light, Restoration Hardware. Oriental vase, Florabelle. MAIN ENSUITE Vanity with Carrara marble top and mirror, both Restoration Hardware. Wall and floor tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles. Kaldewei bath, Bathe. Tapware, Astra Walker. Existing drum stool. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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for year-round entertaining. Klismos sunloungers and side tables, Restoration Hardware. Nova indoor/outdoor cushions, Pottery Barn. Curvado and Medio Curva roof tiles, Bristile Roofing.

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Make your home SPARKLE with a touch of old-Hollywood GLAM.

1 Waves & Dots linen tablecloth, $245 (250x145cm), Bonnie and Neil. 2 Fferone Glassware ‘Margot’ blown-glass Champagne coupe, $420/pair, Becker Minty. 3 2019 gold-plated bauble, $45, Georg Jensen. 4 Shatter linen cushion, $60, Greg Natale. 5 Menu ‘Bottle’ brass salt and pepper grinders, $290/pair, Designstuff. 6 Lee Broom ‘On the Rock’ crystal and marble martini glass, $190, Space. 7 Jasper Conran ‘Pin Stripe’ bone china bowl, $49.95, Wedgwood. 8 Bolia ‘Passo’ brass tray, $129, Arrival Hall. 9 Manhattan wool rug (2.5m diameter), $49550, Greg Natale. 10 Riad ceramic jar, $145, Coco Republic. 11 Salt&Pepper ‘Lisboa’ glass decanter, $69, Domaynee. 12 Bebour metal decorative object, $39, Freedom. For Where to Buy, see page 198. #

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H G houses FAMILY ROOM This page and opposite Homeowner David Zacharia and Garry the griffon bruxellois take time out. The family room is designed as a teen retreat and includes a kitchenette with Caesarstone benchtop. Kennedy ‘Curl’ sofa, Globe West. Abel vase (on table), Aerin. Normann Copenhagen ‘Tivoli Balloon’ vase in Pale Blue. Bouquet bud vases, Jardan. Vintage side and coffee tables. Artwork by Scott Petrie.

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Level best Having seized the opportunity to live in their dream location, the owners of this home on the NSW Central Coast built a glam retreat they never want to leave. STO RY John McDonald | ST Y LI N G Stewart Horton P H OTOG R A P HY Alexander McIntyre

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ometimes, people think they’ve settled into a home for the long haul, only to have an unmissable opportunity to change everything in an instant. For David and Karly Zacharia, spotting the perfect site in the perfect street in the perfect suburb was a gamechanger. “We weren’t looking to move at all – the house we were living in at the time was only four years old. But the opportunity to build a house with beach views and night views of the city was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up,” says David. The sloping 405m2 block had a knock-down house on it and was ripe for development. As the site is elevated, the family – Karly, David and their two daughters, Lucy, 16, and Ruby, 13 – decided to build their home over three levels to maximise enjoyment of the outlook; the slope ensures views from surrounding houses are not impeded. The Zacharias engaged local architect Scott Bradley to design their new home and contracted a localbuilder, DanielLedbury, to construct it. They had to overcome a few challenges before they could turn the first sod, however. Since the area had once been coal-mining country, the risk of subsidence meant there were strict regulations about the type of property and materials used. They hit another snag when unstable soil and a large rock needed to be removed. “We also discovered that a stormwater easement wasn’t properly registered with the council, and that the water pipes were old and broken. Both issues had to be remedied before moving ahead,” says David. Outside, grey-beige bricks and Colorbond steel cladding give the home an uber stylish face. The interior is equally impressive, both in terms of design and decoration. It’s also high-tech thanks to a C-Bus system that delivers complete home automation. The second floor – at street level – is given over to an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area and adjoining terrace in order to take advantage of the home’s beach and city views. David and Karly’s luxe main bedroom suite, guestroom, study and home cinema/music room. The ground floor is Lucy and Ruby’s domain, accommodating their >

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KITCHEN Dramatic black joinery

is the star of the home’s generous kitchen, with voluptuous colour in the form of velvet-upholstered Avorio Roche stools from James Said. Cubist chandelier, Kelly Wearstler. Scala sink mixer in custom brass finish, Reece. Eco filtered water tap in Matt Black, Billi. Dekton benchtop in Doomos, Dekton. Joinery in Venette veneer, Polytec. V-Zug ovens. Oslo oak floorboards, Tongue N Groove Flooring. STAIRS Brass balustrades tie in with detailing in the adjacent kitchen. Artwork by Sharon Candy. POWDER ROOM Located off the entry hall, this decadent room features a vanity made from Super White Dolomite, SNB Stone. “It’s a showstopper,” says David. Kelly Wearstler ‘Channels’ wallpaper in Onyx Almond, Elliott Clarke. “ W E WA N T E D L OT S O F B L AC K , W H I T E A N D B R A S S W I T H S P L A S H E S O F C O L O U R F R O M F U R N I S H I N G S A N D A RT.” David Zacharia, homeowner

The palette TERRACE This page and opposite top left Garry the griffon bruxellois ‘helps’ Karly prepare for an alfresco family lunch on the second-floor terrace. Colorbond steel cladding in Monument adds texture. Natal Alu sofa and Illum dining table and armchairs, all Cosh Living. Kartell ‘Invisible’ coffee table, Space. LIVING Opposite, top right and bottom In summer, the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors are often found wide open, allowing cool breezes to flow in. The TV is mounted in a recess to prevent it from dominating the space. Custom modular sofa, HJ Furniture. Minotti ‘Blake-Soft’ armchair, Dedece. Cassina ‘Mex’ coffee table, Space. Antiqued mirrors, Spectrum Art Glass, with frames by James Custom Framing. Artwork by Sarah Kelk.

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After the initial hiccups, the project ran smoothly thanks to the efforts of Daniel, Scott and Stewart, and the family moved in just before Christmas in 2018. “Our ﬁrst Christmas after moving in was actually spent in New Zealand – we didn’t even have a Christmas tree! This year will be different. We love to entertain and decorate for Christmas so the house will be ﬁlled with people, Champagne and Christmas lights.”

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bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a family room with kitchenette and direct access to the pool. KarlyandDavidengagedStewartHortonofHorton & Co to take care of the interiors, from designing joinery and selecting finishes, fixtures and fittings through to furniture and soft furnishings. The couple’s brief to Stewart was “modern noir with a touch of Hollywood glamour”, says Karly. “We wanted lots of black, white and brass with splashes of colour from furnishings and art.” While the couple had intended to have polished-concrete flooring throughout, engineering constraints meant timber had to be used on the first and second floors. It’s laid in a chevron pattern for visual interest. Today, the Zacharias have a sophisticated and thoroughly liveable home. “I still feel excited every time I walk through the door,” says David. “Our home > is the perfect blend of comfort and style.”

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Scott Bradley & Associates, Arcadia Vale, NSW; (02) 4975 3400. Horton & Co, New Lambton, NSW; (02) 4957 1672 or hortonandco.com.au.

“ T H E O P P O RT U N I T Y TO B U I L D A H O U S E W I T H B E AC H A N D C I T Y V I E W S WA S A N O P P O RT U N I T Y W E C O U L D N ’ T PA S S U P.” David

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treatments add a dash of sparkle. Rear wall upholstered in Designers Guild ‘Brecon’ fabric from Radford. Avenue Deco Squares wallpaper in Silver, Baresque. Frankfort wall light, The Montauk Lighting Co. Dianne carpet by Greg Natale for Designer Rugs. Tahoe bench, James Said. MAIN ENSUITE The Abstrakt terrazzo tiles, from Fibonacci Stone, are a visual and textural feature. Extreme Black tiles (shower recess), Earp Bros. Super White Dolomite benchtop. LUCY’S ROOM The cosy bed features an L-shaped bedhead, custom-upholstered in a Warwick Fabrics fabric. Vintage mirror. Diamond Gem lamp, Pottery Barn. Penelope bedside table with marble top, West Elm. Escape Twist wool carpet in Wanda, SuperTuft. >

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brickwork in this appealing zone is the same as that used at the front of the home, beautifully linking the front and rear outdoor areas. Cancun Ali outdoor sofa, armchair and sunlounger, Globe West. Malachite cushions, Greg Natale. Coffee table, Space.

“ W E L OV E N OT H I N G M O R E T H A N G E T-TO G E T H E R S W I T H FA M I LY A N D F R I E N D S BY T H E P O O L .” Karly

Main image: Artwork by Rob Cleworth. Filmore Cameron dining chairs, James Said. Dining table, Roy Burns. Rug, Designer Rugs.

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A RESTRAINED palette makes a statement without saying a WORD. 1 Aerin ‘Yves’ brass-plated coasters, $199/four, Palmer & Penn. 2 Tanka ceramic vase, $150, Space. 3 Luxe cotton tea towel, $20/three, Adairs. 4 White Silence artwork, POA, Sharon Candy Artwork. 5 Copper vase, $245, Garden Life. 6 Mette Ditmer ‘Play Tray’ polyresin tray, $109, Designstuff. 7 Evocative Style book by Kelly Wearstler, $110, Angus & Robertson. 8 Bleecker Bar glass ice bucket with metal tongs, $89/set, Pottery Barn. 9 Bouquet blown-glass vase, $165, Jardan. 10 Atollo 239 aluminium table lamp, from $1807.30, Euroluce. 11 Aalto glass bowl, $29.95, Iittala. 12 Fatto A Mano

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OL D IS N E W AG A I N In Melbourne, a Federation home with a colourful past has been transformed into an ideal base for its owners, a family of seven. STO RY John McDonald | ST Y LI N G Julia Green | PHOTOGRA PH Y Armelle Habib

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FAMILY ROOM This room is a much-loved TV/games space for the children (from left) Olivia, 19, Ben, 17, Mitchell, 12, Imogen, 13, and Max, 14. They are pictured with the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finnish lapphund Arlo (left) and samoyed Ishka. Side table, sofa, games table and chairs, all Christian Lyon Design. Vintage Papa Bear armchair by Hans Wegner. Singita sculptures, Boyd Blue. Jetmaster fireplace with Super White Dolomite fire surround.

ldhousesoftenhavecolourfulhistories.This 1905 home in south-east Melbourne – now the home ofafamilyofseven–isacaseinpoint.“Itwasbuilt onamuchlargerblock,butthelotwassubdivided in1964,”sayshomeownerNicole. “Conversely, the house was much smaller than it is now.” During World War II, the house was used as a private hospital, then converted into flats in 1947 and a boarding house in 1958. The home was restored to a residential property in the early 1980s. By the time Nicole and her husband Ross bought the house in 2017, it had been renovated a number of times and the original Federation home had grown to include a billiards/ entertainment room, family room and fifth bedroom. “One of

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the driving factors behind our purchase was the fact the layout was essentially pretty good,” says Nicole. They did, however, want to open up the kitchen and family area, plus add an extra bedroom to accommodate their five teenage children – Olivia, 19, Ben, 17, Max, 14, Imogen, 13, and 12-year-old Mitchell. The home was in need of a cosmetic update too. “We wanted to make the interiors feel lighter and brighter too,” adds Nicole. The couple called on James Buddle from Kate Walker Design to refresh the bathrooms and kitchen, and to rejuvenate the interior decor – from fresh paint to new furniture that was in harmony with their existing pieces. The brief was for a warm, inviting,family-friendlyandpracticalhousethatwasstillbeautiful to look at. “A modern take on a period house,” says Nicole. >

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Christmas Day starts very early for this family, says Nicole. “It begins with exchanging gifts, which is followed by a breakfast feast. After a day of swimming and walking the dogs, we have an early dinner – always a very traditional affair with extended family. The menu includes pork, turkey, ham, Christmas pudding and an enormous pavlova. Accompanied by Champagne and beautiful wines, of course!” ENTRY HALL Ralph Lauren ‘Marin Weave’ grasscloth

wallpaper in Hyannis Blue (available from Radford) is a fine canvas for the furniture, including a vintage Italian table from Nicholas & Alistair. Mirror and console by Pier Luigi Colli. FAMILY ROOM The original timber panelling was painted off-white to make the room feel lighter and more spacious. Rug, Robyn Cosgrove. Artwork by unknown artist. KITCHEN The striking blue on the island bench prevents the room feeling straitlaced. Super White Dolomite benchtops, splashback and rangehood surround. Stools, Classic With A Twist. Modo pendant light, Space. DINING A rug by Robyn Cosgrove was cut to fit the space. Dining table, Poliform. Dining chairs, Space. Artwork by Belinda Fox, Arthouse Gallery.

The palette Dulux Snowy Mountains Half (interior, main walls)

Dulux Trespass (kitchen island)

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LIVING The rich tapestry of materials – marble, timber, striking wallpapers

and luxe fabrics – is fully expressed in this beautiful room. Custom armchairs with Voyage Decoration velvet upholstery, available from Elliott Clarke. Ralph Lauren ‘Marlowe Floral’ wallpaper in Porcelain, Radford. Mirror, Carrara marble coffee table and sofa by Australian interior designer David Hicks. Afghan Mahli Fine rug, Cadrys. Wall sculpture by Curtis Jeré. >

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MAIN BEDROOM Above and opposite D’Arts ‘Zen-Plum’ wallpaper from Elliott Clarke makes for a glamorous backdrop. The Grigio Carnico marble

fire surround is original. Afghan Kandahar rug, Cadrys. The antique chaise was reupholstered to tie in with the wallpaper. Vintage chandelier. The Chinoiserie cabinet is antique. STAIRS The custom-designed striped runner is a 21st-century touch. The mahogany balustrade is original. MAIN ENSUITE Even this small room gets a garden view. Roll & Hill ‘Modo’ sconce, Space. Tundra Grey limestone flooring and vanity top, CDK Stone. The walls have a tadelakt (polished plaster) finish. Victoria & Albert ‘Amiata’ bath, The English Tapware Company. >

BATH Simple white wall tiles are teamed with antique-style tapware for a timeless look. Violetta bath, Bathroom Collective. Tapware, The English Tapware Company. BEDROOM Metallic wallpaper is used throughout the house to create a youthful, slightly quirky feel. The flamboyant design by Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors is the star of this room. For similar bedside tables, try Shropshire Design. EXTERIOR French doors lead from the main bedroom to the charming garden.

James and his team took charge of the project in 2017 and the family moved in just under 12 months later. On the ground floor, the original front door opens to an entry foyer with the living room immediately to the right and a dramatic vestibule for the stairs. The main bedroom suite, family-size study and open-plan entertainer’s kitchen/casual dining zone are accessed from the vestibule. A family room is accessed via french doors from the kitchen/dining area. The first floor accommodates five additional bedrooms – one for each child – plus three bathrooms and a teen retreat. All fixtures and fittings were replaced, right down to the door hinges, and vintage-style tapware installed to create the decor that references the period of the house without being a slave to style. Everything is designed with comfort in mind. Nicole is a big fan of the laundry chute, which, for structural reasons, delivers dirty clothes to the pantry. “I was grateful to at least get it to the ground floor,” she says, laughing. Today, the whole family enjoys every second in their renovated home. “I can honestly say this is my dream home. I just love every single element of it,” says Nicole. Kate Walker Design, Mount Martha, Victoria; (03) 5974 1800 or katewalkerdesign.com.au.

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1 Blue Fluted Mega porcelain étagère, from $229, Royal Copenhagen. 2 Fantasy wool-bamboo silk rug (275x365cm), $14,450, Robyn Cosgrove. 3 Ferm Living ‘Muses’ stoneware vase, $169, Designstuff. 4 Linen apron, $38, In Bed. 5 Hydrangea ceramic table lamp with cotton shade, $299, Canvas+Sasson. 6 Knitting Knots of Love tea set, $189, NGV Design Store. 7 Resin horn vase, $140, Dinosaur Designs. 8 Marble candle plate, $15, Freedom. 9 Academy cotton cushion, $124.95, Oz Design Furniture. 10 Infinity brass bowl, $189, Lightly. 11 Anise ceramic ginger jar,

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PERFECT MATCH With summer here, now’s the time to ﬁnd the right outdoor furniture and barbecue for your entertaining space.

utdoor dining is a wonderful way to make the most of the long days and mild evenings. With a huge range of materials and designs available, outdoor furniture can be an extension of your indoor style – or a chance to experiment and make a completely contrasting space. Importantly, look for furniture that is speciﬁcally made for using outside; it “will have the durability to withstand the effects of heat, direct sun and rain.

This page: Mimosa Wicker Butterfly Chair, $109 each; Hartman Milan Ceramic Dining Table, $550

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Colour coded Create a space outside that’s dedicated to unwinding, relaxing and enjoying the great summer weather. Make entertaining easy by choosing a colour palette for the season and carrying it through soft furnishings, tableware and even your menu and drinks.

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Clockwise from top left: Fiametta Momentum 4 Burner Hooded BBQ, $749; Mimosa Wicker Butterfly Chair, $109 each; Hartman Narvik Timber Lounge, $500; Mimosa Copenhagen Concrete Coffee Table, $139; Mimosa Aluminium Lava Sunlounge, $179 each; (top right) Matador Conquest 4 Burner Hooded BBQ, $649; (middle right) Mimosa Lava Timber Aluminium Dining Table, $499; Mimosa Lava Timber Aluminium Bench, $249 each; (bottom right) Mimosa Miami Modular 3 Seater Rope Sofa, $599 (also available in one and two seater); Mimosa Miami Modular Coffee Table, $149; Pit Boss Vertical Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker $599; (bottom left) Mimosa Lava Aluminium Bar Table, $269; Mimosa Lava Aluminium Bar Chair, $149 each (middle left) Fornetto Basso Bullet Smoker, $263.

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This Provenรงale-inspired home in the Adelaide Hills comes with an equally extraordinary garden. See the complete picture over the page.

T H E T R A N S F O R M A T I V E P O W E R O F P L A N T S A N D O U T D O O R S PA C E S

Mediterranean magic Blessed with space and fertile soils, this hardy hilltop garden in the Adelaide Hills is a textural triumph in luminous colour. STO RY Gretel Sneath | P H OTOG R A P HY Jacqui Way

gardens H G Potted Spartan junipers ( Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’) on the front terrace add a distinctively Mediterranean feel. The mature crabapple (Malus floribunda) in the foreground is one of the property’s original trees; the current owners planted two more. In the bed at left, a maple (Acer negundo ‘Sensation’) is underplanted with Pittosporum ‘Miss Muffett’, Buxus microphylla ‘Japonica’, lavender and strappy spear lilies (Doryanthes palmeri).

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hegrassyslopesofthisproperty,knownasMurdoch Hill,arepatchworkedwithdifferenttonesofgreen, their verdant peaks dotted with contented cows contemplatingthehiketothedistantdam.Owners Phoebe and Simon Brown were captivated by this bucolic vista when they bought the 100ha property, in the Adelaide Hills district, in 2007. It was the beginning of a new chapter for the couple and their four daughters, Annabelle, now 13, Winnie, 12, Matilda, nine, and Ruby, six. Withplentyofacreagetoplaywithonthisworkingproperty, each family member had items on the wish list. Ponies, a pool and a Provincial-style home topped the list, while Phoebe was also set on a sprawling country garden. As demolition of the tired 1970s dwelling began, Phoebe determinedly salvaged some of the existing plants. “The original garden was actually very beautiful and quaint, and I managed to transplant some of the established roses, bulbs, agapanthus and lilies to a spotbesidethedriveway,”saysPhoebe.“Itwasmyfirstattempt at gardening, and I had to ask our farm manager how to dig a hole and plant a shrub, much to his amusement. It was a bit all over the place, but it was a start.” Phoebe has since expanded well beyond that initial plot, creating an extensive Mediterranean-style garden under >

The path is fringed by topiary cones of Japanese box, Daphne ‘Eternal Fragrance’ and pink Rosa floribunda ‘Seduction’, framed by a hedge of Viburnum tinus. OPPOSITE Clockwise from top left An espaliered quince tree. Potted Buxus and walls crafted from local sandstone surround the pool. Annabelle, Winnie, Matilda, Ruby and Phoebe (from left) with their miniature groodle Rosie. Rosa ‘Princess of Kent’, whirling butterflies (Gaura), coastal rosemary, English lavender and more grow on this sloping site. The delicate white flowers of a non-fruiting olive. Annabelle and Winnie lead horses Jarrah and Skye along the driveway. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’.

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Feature plants _______ TREES Crabapples (Malus floribunda, Malus ioensis ‘Plena’, Malus atrosanguinea ‘Gorgeous’) Conifer ( Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’)

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Viburnum tinus Dwarf abelia ( Abelia grandiflora ‘Nana’) Japanese box (Buxus microphylla ‘Japonica’)

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Daphne x transatlantica ‘Eternal Fragrance’ Teucrium fruticans Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) Marguerite daisy ( Argyranthemum frutescens) Lavender (Lavandula ‘The Princess’)

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the guidance of Adelaide landscape designer Virginia Kennett. Virginia designed the Browns’ garden at their previoushomeinthecity,butthispropertywasafardifferent beast, requiring serious commitment to design and maintain.Phoeberosetothechallenge,obtainingaDiploma of Landscape Design. “It took four years or so but I loved it,” she says. “It gave me the confidence to have a go.” Field stone unearthed from the original garden was used to create new borders, steps and retaining walls, while locally quarried Basket Range sandstone features in the boundary walls that highlight the contours of the land. “Being on this hill is a challenge; it’s either really hot and dry, or cold and windy, and we also get heavy rain at times, so we had to dig aggregate drains down all of the different levels to prevent the water from washing everything away,” says Phoebe. “We also get frosts, so I wondered how on earth the plants were going to survive; we covered everything in pea straw for the first 12 months.” The strategy worked and today, tightly clipped topiary clouds of coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa), English box (Buxus sempervirens), Teucrium, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)andabeliaclingtotheslopes.Salvias,geraniums and multiple varieties of daisies break up the formality, interspersed with soft ornamental grasses, Daphne‘Eternal

This is an edited extract from Australian House & Garden’s latest book, Great Australian Gardens Volume 2, $59.99, from bauerbooks.com.au and all good bookstores.

Fragrance’ andold-fashioned favourites suchas agaves and sedums. “I’ve learned that simplicity is the key – repeating twoorthreeplantsinabedlooksfantastic.Ilovecombining evergreens,strappyplantsandsome soft coloured perennials to create texture,” says Phoebe. Natives are favoured over exotics, which struggle with the conditions here. “Some people are scared of natives but they look great if used well. Westringia fruticosa looks stunning clipped into clustered balls, and native myrtle or creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium) planted en masse cover large banks with very little fuss,” says Phoebe. Creeping prostrate rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’), Algerian oaks and fast-growing pencil pines give the garden a Mediterranean feel. Hedges of olive, Viburnum, Japanese box and Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Green Pillar’or‘GolfBall’highlightvariousoutdoor rooms. Further afield, drought-tolerant conifers and Spartan junipers( Juniperuschinensis‘Spartan’)framethepaddocks and equestrian arena, Photinia screens the water tanks, and a bay hedge is slowly covering the shed. The elms and crabapples are also starting to mature, and Phoebe has planted shade-loving hydrangeas beneath their canopies. More recently, she has been experimenting with standardolivesandespalieredfruittrees,withanespaliered quince and apple walk among the standouts. The next project is landscaping around the new stables. “All of the plantings are going to be very tough and predominantly evergreen,” says Phoebe. “This time, I want to make it really low-maintenance.” #

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liquidambars and maples (Acer negundo ‘Sensation’), underplanted with oyster plant (Acanthus mollis) and clumps of agapanthus. A view to the pool and cabana, with rolling hills beyond. The family and their animals stand on a hill overlooking one of the property’s three dams. OPPOSITE Garden beds beside the house feature clipped balls of Abelia grandiflora ‘Nana’, dwarf pink rockrose (Cistus x skanbergii), Japanese box (Buxus microphylla ‘Japonica’) and Teucrium fruticans.

“ I ’ V E L E A R N E D T H AT S I M P L I C I T Y I S T H E K E Y – R E P E AT I N G T W O O R T H R E E P L A N T S I N A B E D L O O K S FA N TA S T I C . I A L S O L OV E C O M B I N I N G E V E R G R E E N S , S T R A P P Y P L A N T S A N D S O M E S O F T C O L O U R E D P E R E N N I A L S TO C R E AT E T E X T U R E .” Phoebe Brown, owner

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OU T E R S PA C E A well-designed balcony extends your living and breathing room. STO RY Elizabeth Wilson | PH OTO GR AP H Y Sue Stubbs

ith upstretched branches that look like a flamboyant candelabra, Euphorbia ammak is an eye-catching plant. Sitting in an oversized terracotta pot in the corner of this balcony garden, it is the perfect hero piece, says designer and stylist Adam Robinson, who transformed this 5.5x3.5m space in inner-city Sydney as part of a collaboration with outdoor furniture specialist Harbour Outdoor. Adam loves the challenge of creating balcony gardens. “It’s about designing a lush and green environment to maximise a client’s home and lifestyle ... with the added challenge of not having any naturally occurring soil to plant into. Pots are everything!” Utilising the entire length and breadth of the balcony, he has created both an outdoor dining zone and sitting area, using designer pieces that echo the sophistication and comfort of the home’s interiors. For the dining area, he chose a compact round table teamed with light-framed chairs featuring lattice wicker back supports. For the sitting area, he selected a sleek L-shaped sofa, featuring weatherresistant Sunbrella fabric cushions. The crucial potted plants are placed in neat clusters around the furniture, helping to demarcate the two zones. “We’ve used classic terracotta pots in traditional shapes but modernised them with contemporary-looking plants,” says Adam. Being a north-facing balcony with no irrigation system, it was critical to select hardy, waterwise species. “They’re interesting, textural plants that are all intriguing to touch and observe,” he says. These include the Euphorbia ammak, jade tree (Crassula ovata), Sansevieria ‘Congo’, prickly pear (Opuntia), century plant (Agave americana), Japanese box (Buxus japonica) and Kalanchoe beharensis. Adam’s favourite element? “That oversized pot. It’s 120x60cm and contains the Euphorbia underplanted and softened with old-fashioned rosemary. I love unusual plant combinations.” # Adam Robinson Design; adamrobinsondesign.com.

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Euphorbia ammak Prostrate rosemary Sansevieria ‘Congo’ Japanese box (Buxus japonica) Century plant (Agave americana) Prickly pear (Opuntia) Kalanchoe beharensis

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B E A C H B E AU T Y This garden on Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mornington Peninsula, designed by Fiona Brockhoff, takes cues from nature to produce a beachy backyard that has something for everyone. STO RY Jane Rowley | P HOTOG R A P H Y Kelly Gardener

Intriguing and hardy plants populate the garden. Growing at the corner of the patio is lobe-leafed rice-paper tree (Tetrapanax papyrifer). OPPOSITE The windswept form of a native Melaleuca armillaris underplanted with clipped Westringia fruticosa, Dianella brevicaulis and Phormium spp.

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urfer and keen sailor Jim Woods is happiest when he’s near the ocean. “It’s wild. It’s raw. When the big south-westerlies blow in, the power of the waves is unbelievable,” he says. Jim and his wife Samantha had been regular visitors to Portsea, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, for many years. When a block of land became available in their favourite part of the world (and just minutes from the beach), Samantha and Jim felt it was a now-or-never moment. They bought the land and proceeded to build a contemporary beach house that is ideal for relaxed living. The couple loved their striking home, but realised something was missing: a garden to help settle the house into its surroundings. Jim favoured a muted colour palette featuring coastal scrub. “I love the look of coastal shrubs that twist and adapt to the environment – they evoke a sense of strength in a pretty savage location,” says Jim. Samantha had another vision, however. “I wanted to be able to walk out the door onto some lawn and then into the garden,” she says. The couple’s son Max fancied a >

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trampoline and a swimming pool – both of which Jim felt would impose on the visual clarity of the garden. Jim and Samantha called on landscape designer Fiona Brockhoff to mesh the family’s different desires into a coherent whole. “People often have different ideas about how they want something to feel and it’s my job to find that place everyone is happy with,” says Fiona. Her first decision was to remove exotic trees from the site and preserve the native species, in particular some bracelet honey myrtles (Melaleuca armillaris) that had been wind-pruned into dramatic shapes over the years. These spectacular trees became the backbone around which the garden was structured. Next, Fiona added curves in the form of paths and garden beds reminiscent of the sweeping coastline. To give the flat block more dimension, the garden was reshaped with gently undulating contours inspired by nearby sand dunes. Samantha got her lawn, which Fiona blended into the garden beds by planting swathes of a tufted native grass, dune poa (Poa poiformis var. ramifer) along the borders. 160 |

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Max’s wishes were fulfilled too: the trampoline is in-ground to minimise its visual impact. The pool, meanwhile, blends into the landscape thanks to a fence made from lengths of copper pipe strung with spotted-gum uprights and shaped into sinuous curves. Over time, the untreated timber will grey off and the copper will oxidise, merging the fence with the plantings. “The whole idea of a glass or steel fence in this environment is what put me off having a pool but Fiona’s solution swayed me,” says Jim. “This is a natural, curvy sort of garden – just what I love about it.” In a final nod to the coast, reclaimed timber jetty pylons were erected at the entrance to the garden. “The pylons are one of my favourite elements,” says Samantha. “To me, they look like works of art. They still have all the little shells on them from when they were in the sea!” Today, the garden has the air of a rugged beachscape, mixed with the familiarity of a family backyard. Together, these elements deliver a modern Australian coastal garden. # Fiona Brockhoff Design, Toorak, Victoria; www.fionabrockhoffdesign.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The sculptural twisted Melaleuca armillaris is underplanted with clipped balls of Westringia, strappy Dianella brevicaulis

and Phormium spp. Jim and Samatha wanted their garden to complement the sleek architecture and reflect the local landscape: the curved garden beds were designed to echo the coastline. Landscape designer Fiona Brockhoff in the naturalistic garden that blends beachside vernacular with family backyard. The pool is tiled in a glazed black tile to give it a natural, billabong appearance, while the decking is hardwood. OPPOSITE One of the recycled jetty pylons at the entrance to the property; the driveway is crushed granite sourced from a local quarry in Dromana.

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Home for Christmas

Gather your nearest and dearest to enjoy this fine seasonal feast. REC I PES Jocelyn Hancock | ST Y L I N G Katrina Meynink | P HOTOG R A P HY Cathy Schusler

BAKED LEG HAM

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PARMESAN BISCUITS Prep: 30 mins + refrigeration. Cooking: 10 mins. Makes about 24.

Shot on location at Jocelyn’s family farm in Killarney, Queensland. Cocktail recipes each serve 1.

2 cups (300g) plain flour 1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour 1 level tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp chilli flakes 100g grated parmesan 100g grated cheddar 250g softened butter 210ml lemon juice 100g sesame seeds 100g nigella or black sesame seeds Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling (optional) 1 Place all ingredients except seeds and cayenne in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix at the lowest speed until well combined and a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and form into cylinders about 3cm wide. 2 Combine seeds on a tray. Roll each cylinder of dough in seed mixture to coat. Place coated dough on a separate tray. Refrigerate 2hrs or overnight. 3 Preheat oven to 185˚C (165˚C fan) and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Slice chilled dough into rounds, about 7mm thick. Place on prepared tray, 2-3cm apart. Finish each with a small pinch of cayenne pepper or sea salt. Bake until just golden, about 10mins; cool on tray. Serve within a few hours or store in an airtight container until needed. ASPARAGUS & ANCHOVY TARTLETS Prep: 30 mins + refrigeration. Cooking: 25 mins. Makes 5.

Pastry Scant 12/3 cup (240g) plain flour 180g cold butter, diced 70ml cold water Filling 6 large free-range eggs 1 cup (250ml) cream 1 cup (250ml) full-cream milk 1 large onion, finely sliced and sautéed 2 bunches baby asparagus, blanched 6-8 anchovies, cut in half 50g flaked parmesan 6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme

Jocelyn Hancock brings out the main event, baked ham.

1 To make pastry, place flour and butter in a bowl and rub to a coarse crumb. Turn flour mixture onto bench and make a well in the centre. Add water and mix with fingertips to combine (don’t over-work or attempt to make smooth). Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1hr (minimum) before rolling. 2 To make filling, place eggs, milk, cream and a pinch of sea salt in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Strain into a jug through a fine sieve; refrigerate until needed. 3 Meanwhile, roll dough to about 5mm thick. Use to line 5x13cm loose-based tart cases. Refrigerate until well chilled. 4 Preheat oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan). Line pastry cases generously with baking paper and weight with baking beads or uncooked rice. Blind bake until golden, about 35-40mins. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 185˚C (165˚C fan). 5 Meanwhile, sauté onion and blanch asparagus. Divide and arrange onion, asparagus, anchovies and parmesan evenly among baked tart cases. Place on a baking tray and pour custard over. Garnish with lemon thyme and season with cracked black pepper. Bake 25mins or until just set. Remove from oven and cool in tins. Remove from tins, cut into quarters and serve. >

Apple Sour Mocktail Place ice in a cocktail shaker with 50ml Seedlip Garden 108 nonalcoholic spirit, 35ml cloudy apple juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp sugar syrup*, 1 tsp cider vinegar and ½ eggwhite. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with edible flowers or fresh microherbs. Merry Maidenii Place 60ml Maidenii Classic vermouth, 30ml prosecco and 15ml soda water in a chilled coupe glass; stir to mix. Top with ice and garnish with a very thin slice of citrus.

H G LIVING 500g red-skinned potatoes, such as bison or desiree, skin on, quartered 6 free-range eggs ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley Olive oil, for drizzling Edible flowers for garnish

2 Place zucchini and a little extra olive oil in a large frypan. Cook until just tender, tossing regularly. To serve, place rocket on a serving platter and arrange warm zucchini on top. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and finish with balsamic vinegar. SUMMER SALAD Prep: 20 mins. Serves 8.

ZUCCHINI SALAD

350g assorted tomatoes, such as heirloom, Kumato, and yellow pear, quartered or halved (depending on size) ¼ seedless watermelon, cut into bite-size chunks ¼ bunch fresh mint leaves, torn ¼ bunch fresh basil leaves, torn, plus a few small sprigs extra for garnish 150g marinated Persian fetta 1 pomegranate, cut in half

Prep: 15 mins. Cooking: 15 mins. Serves 8.

1 Place tomatoes in a large bowl. Spoon a little oil from the fetta over. Mix herbs through and set aside. 2 To serve, place watermelon on a serving platter and arrange tomatoes over melon. Finish with dabs of fetta, pomegranate arils and a little pomegranate juice. Garnish with small basil sprigs.

1 Cut zucchini in half lengthways, drizzle with olive oil. Smear with mustard then sprinkle marjoram, garam masala and 1/4 tsp salt over. Mix well. Set aside.

POTATO SALAD

1kg young zucchini, washed and trimmed 1 tsp seeded mustard 5 sprigs fresh marjoram, chopped ¼ tsp garam masala 250g rocket, washed and dried well 150g hazelnuts, roasted, skinned and roughly chopped 2 tbsp caramelised fig balsamic vinegar

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Prep: 15 mins. Cooking: 25 mins. Serves 8.

2kg nicola potatoes, peeled, washed and quartered

1 Place nicola potatoes in a large saucepan of cold salted water and cook until just soft. Drain and keep warm. 2 Place remaining potatoes in cold salted water and cook until just soft. Drain well. 3 While still warm, place all potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to coat. Add most of the parsley and season with salt. Set aside. 4 Place eggs in a saucepan of salted, rapidly boiling water and boil 6mins; cool and peel. Cut eggs in half and arrange on and around potates. Garnish with remaining parsley and marigold petals. Serve at room temperature. BAKED LEG HAM Prep: 25 mins. Cooking: 1.5 hrs + resting. Serves 30.

9kg ham, bone in (remove from fridge 1hr before cooking) 2 tbsp soft brown sugar Olive oil, for drizzling 50g crystallised ginger, thinly sliced 200g good-quality orange marmalade ¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 100g pine nuts, lightly toasted 1 Preheat oven to 190˚C (170˚C fan) and use baking paper to line a large roasting tray. 2 Score skin around hock. Beginning at the base, peel skin off ham, taking care not to remove the fat. (It’s easier to remove the skin in sections rather than in one attempt.) Leave a small amount of skin at the hock. Score fat into diamonds, taking care not to cut into the ham. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper. Sprinkle sugar over and dot with marmalade. Bake 1.5hrs, then remove from oven and baste with any pan juices. Rest 30mins. 3 To finish, brush with remaining marmalade and scatter ginger, pine nuts and parsley on top. Serve with seeded mustard on the side. Carve from base towards hock. >

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Old-Fashioned Queenslander Serves 1.

Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice, then add 50ml Small Batch Bundaberg Spiced Rum, 2 dashes Fees Bros Orange Bitters and 12.5ml sugar syrup*. Stir vigorously to mix. Garnish with a strip of orange zest. *Sugar syrup

Place two parts raw sugar and one part hot water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear. Refrigerate until needed.

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MINCE PIES

CLASSIC LEMON TART

*Prepare fruit mince several weeks ahead. Prep: 1 hr 10 mins + 2 hrs refrigeration. Cooking: 15 mins. Makes 24.

*Begin this recipe the day before. Prep: 1 hr + overnight refrigeration. Cooking: 1 hr. Serves 12.

Fruit mince 1¼ cups (375g) raisins 1¾ cups (300g) mixed peel 750g green apples, skin on, cored, grated 2/3 cup (125g) glacé cherries, chopped 1 cup (125g) blanched almond meal 1½ cups (250g) sultanas 12/3 cups (250g) currants 1 cup and 1 tbsp firmly packed (250g) soft brown sugar Zest of 2 lemons and 2 oranges 3 tsp mixed spice 1½ tsp nutmeg 75g butter, melted 100ml each lemon juice and orange juice 150ml dark rum or brandy Pastry 12/3 cup (250g) plain flour 100g cold butter, diced Scant 2/3 cup (100g) icing mixture, sieved, plus extra for dusting 2 eggs (about 60g each), lightly beaten, plus 1 egg extra, beaten, for brushing Brisée pastry (reserved from lemon tart) Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling

250g fresh raspberries, for decorating Brisée pastry Scant 12/3 cup (240g) plain flour 180g cold butter, diced 70ml cold water Filling 9 free-range eggs (about 60g each) 1½ cups plus 1 tbsp (350g) white sugar Zest of 4 lemons plus 200ml lemon juice 300ml cream Lemon curd 4 whole eggs plus 5 egg yolks extra 1 cup (250ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons 350g soft unsalted butter 1½ cups plus 1 tbsp (350g) white sugar

1 Place all mince ingredients in a large plastic container; mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for several weeks (the longer you leave it, the better the flavour). Store in fridge for up to 1 year. Makes enough for 48 pies. 2 To make pastry, place flour, butter, icing sugar and a good pinch salt in a medium bowl. Using fingertips, rub to fine crumbs. Make a well in the centre and add 2 eggs. Bring together with fingertips, then lightly knead using the palm of your hand a few times to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2hrs. 3 Preheat oven to 180˚C (160˚C fan). Very lightly grease 3x 12-hole pie trays with rounded bases. Roll pastry to 3mm thick on a lightly floured surface. Use a 5-6cm cutter to cut rounds of pastry; use to line tray. Half fill with fruit mince, then refrigerate. 4 Roll brisée pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a star cutter to cut 24 stars, then place 1 star on top of each pie. Glaze with extra egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until golden, about 15-20mins. Cool a little in tin then gently remove to wire racks. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.

1 To make pastry, place flour and butter in a bowl and rub to coarse crumbs. Turn mixture onto bench and make a well in the centre. Add water and combine using fingertips (don’t over-work). Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 2 To make filling, place eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then add lemon zest and juice; mix until well combined. Stir cream through. Refrigerate overnight, then strain mixture into a large jug. 3 Place all curd ingredients in a metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water; whisk constantly. When curd begins to thicken, remove from heat and push mixture through a fine strainer. Refrigerate overnight. 4 To assemble, roll dough to about 5mm thick on a very lightly floured surface (use a palette knife to move pastry as necessary). Use pastry to line 28cm loose-based tart tin, leaving a slight lip at the edges. Refrigerate 1hr. Reserve leftover pastry for fruit mince pies. 5 Preheat oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan). Line pastry case with baking paper and baking beads. Bake until dry and golden, about 45mins. Remove paper and beads; reduce oven temperature to 130˚C (110˚C fan). 6 Pour filling into warm tart case, filling to the brim. Bake 40mins, then turn oven off, leaving tarts in oven a further 10mins. Remove from oven when just set in the middle, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 1hr. 7 When cooled, spread lemon curd over tart and decorate with fresh raspberries. >

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H G LIVING CHRISTMAS CAKE Prep: 15 mins + cooling. Cooking: 1 hr 35 mins. Makes 1.

400g can crushed pineapple 125g cold unsalted butter, diced 1 cup firmly packed (220g) soft brown sugar 3 cups (500g) mixed dried fruit, such as sultanas, raisins and currants ½-2/3 cup (100g) red glacé cherries, halved, plus extra for decorating 40ml dark rum, sherry or brandy, plus 40ml extra for glazing 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 Place pineapple (with juice), butter, sugar, dried and glace fruit, rum, bicarb and a pinch salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 3mins. Stir to combine, then remove from heat and stand at room temperature at least 2hrs to cool. 2 Meanwhile line a 20cm cake tin with newspaper, then line with baking paper. Preheat oven to 160˚C (140˚C fan). 3 Sieve flours and spices together into a bowl. Add eggs to fruit mixture, stir until just combined. Add flour mixture to fruit mixture, mixing well. Spoon into prepared cake tin and smooth top. 4 Bake 1hr 30mins or until a skewer comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately spoon extra rum over. Allow to cool in tin. When cool, decorate with extra cherries. Best stored in fridge. MANGO & BLUEBERRY TRIFLE Prep: 30 mins + assembling. Cooking: 45 mins. Serves 8.

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1 small whole egg plus 1 egg yolk extra 1/3 cup (80ml) milk ½ cup (110g) white sugar Zest of ½ orange ½ tsp vanilla extract Crème pâtissière 6 egg yolks 1 cup and 1 tbsp (125g) white sugar 2 cups (500ml) milk Heaped ¼ cup (40g) plain flour ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (500ml) cream 1 Preheat oven to 180˚C (160˚C fan). Use baking paper to line base and sides of an 18x25cm cake tin. 2 To make cake, place all ingredients in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix at moderate speed for 3mins only. Spoon into prepared tin and bake for 30mins or until golden and an inserted skewer comes out clean. Set aside to cool in tin. 3 To make crème pâtissière, place yolks and half the sugar in a medium bowl. Use a small balloon whisk to whisk until ribbon-like. Stir in flour. Place milk, remaining sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to the boil. When just boiling, remove from heat and slowly pour over egg mixture; whisk to combine. Return to saucepan and cook, stirring continuously. Once mixture begins to bubble, cook, stirring constantly, a further 2mins. Remove from heat and pour into a shallow tray. Cover and refrigerate. 4 Place cream in a bowl and use an electric mixer to whisk to firm peaks. Refrigerate until ready to assemble. 5 To assemble, place crème pâtissière in a mixing bowl. Use a balloon whisk to whisk until just smooth. Add half the whipped cream and fold through until smooth. Add remaining cream; set aside. 6 Cut cooled cake into small squares and divide among 8 serving glasses or dessert bowls. Drizzle half the sherry over cake. Layer with mango and blueberries, reserving some for more layers (optional). Top generously with crème patissiere. Repeat until all mixture is used. Garnish with edible blooms and serve. #

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Drinks

The festive season just wouldn’t be the same without Champagne. Toni Paterson guides you to the good stuff.

any people select their Champagne based on price. It’s definitely an important consideration, especially at Christmas, but it is also good to consider style, so that you end up with a Champagne that you like, and one that suits the occasion. Non-vintage (NV) Champagnes are blended to maintain a ‘house style’. For example, Bollinger Special Cuvée will always be richer in style than Taittinger. Both are excellent examples of their type; it just depends what you prefer. If you are serving Champagne as an aperitif, blanc de blancs are a good option. These are made from pure chardonnay and have delicious upfront citrus and fresh apple flavours that whet the appetite. However, if you are serving Champagne with food, you might prefer one that is pinot noir dominant, such as NV G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut, as these styles are generally richer in flavour with more persistent flavours. If you are serving Champagne at a party, you might like to opt for an assertive style

that can withstand the distractions of music and chatter. NV Henri Abelé Brut is a good option. If I was serving Champagne at a small, intimate gathering, I would choose something detailed and refined such as NV Agrapart & Fils Grand Cru Terroirs Blanc de Blancs which has gorgeous toastiness and a fine line of acidity. Vintage Champagne is produced only when the grapes are of outstanding quality. They generally spend longer ageing in the presence of yeast lees, which results in finer bubbles and more intricate flavours. Try the 2012 Franck Bonville Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV Agrapart & Fils Grand Cru Terroirs Blanc de Blancs which is fresh and savoury with a long, fine palate. #

Fine glassware can make all the difference to your enjoyment of Champagne and there are a few things to keep in mind when serving. + Volume if you have an expensive bottle, small-volume glasses can make the bottle last longer. if you are hosting a party, however, larger glasses might be better as you don’t need to refill as often. + Diameter Slender flutes look elegant but can be difficult to drink from so choose one with a generous diameter at the top. Zalto and Riedel have some excellent options. goblet-style glasses can also aid the full expression of the aromatic complexity of Champagne. Try the Riedel veritas Champagne glass, which has a fine stem and tulip-shaped bowl.

Try these PERRIER-JOUËT GRAND BRUT, $100 Fine and refreshing with a lemony core, fresh-cream accents and subtle complexity. NV JM SÉLÈQUE SOLESSENCE ROSÉ VILLAGES, $107 An extra-brut style with prominent red-fruit tones. Generous flavours with a long, dry palate. NV LARMANDIERBERNIER LONGITUDE BLANC DE BLANCS, $115 Dry, delicious and multi-layered. Delicate toasty aromatics followed by a long, bright, saline palate. NV BOLLINGER ROSÉ, $130 An utterly gorgeous rosé Champagne. Baked quince aromatics plus stylish notes of strawberries, cream and fresh brioche.

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ISL A N D FLING Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and wild west coast are blessed with rugged natural beauty, rich history and magnificent seafood. Ute Junker enjoys the feast. “In summer, the sun shines from four in the morning until midnight – the light makes the water even more blue and the hills a vibrant green,” he says. “In winter, sea smoke clings to the waves, but the water below is gin clear.” In Scotland’s traditionally impoverished west coast, water was the one thing always found in abundance. The free-flowing rainwater was used to make whisky; the sea provided a bounty for the table. By the 20th century, overfishing had left that once-rich harvest devastated. Fortunately, a fisheries management program was instituted in 1980 and fish and shellfish populations have largely recovered. Eco-conscious producers like Grieve are making sure that stays that way. “We harvest by hand and always leave the small ones, so it is completely sustainable,” he says. The Isle of Mull is the second-largest island in the Inner Hebrides, an archipelago with dozens of islands scattered off

Scotland’s west coast like oversized marbles discarded by giant children. Fringed with beautiful bays and beaches, Mull is home to ancient standing stones, grand baronial castles, and the charming town of Tobermory, where brightly coloured buildings line the streets. A short ferry ride away from Mull is the tiny Isle of Iona. Its main attraction is Iona Abbey, one of Europe’s oldest Christian sites. Founded as a monastery around 1200 AD, the Abbey was practically destroyed during the Reformation in 1560. Happily, it was restored in the early 20th century. A different sort of spirit rules on the Isle of Islay, the southernmost island in the Inner Hedbrides, where whisky has been distilled for six centuries. The island’s distilleries – some of Scotland’s finest – are renowned for their fine single-malt whiskies with signature peaty character. Some visitors are drawn by the local wildlife, including seals, sea eagles, minke

“In summer, the sun shines from four in the morning until midnight – the light makes the water look even more blue and the hills a vibrant green. In winter, sea smoke clings to the waves but the water below is gin clear.” Guy Grieve, Ethical Shellfish Company

Photograph from Alamy. Ute travelled courtesy of Visit Britian; visitbritain.com.

here are two remarkable things about the scallops in front of me. One is their size, each one bigger than my hand. The other is the fact that they seem to be spitting at me. I shouldn’t take this personally, according to Guy Grieve. Grieve, who runs the Ethical Shellfish Company and knows a thing or two about scallops, explains that this spitting effect is actually how scallops move, ejecting jets of water to propel themselves forward. At the moment, however, clustered together in a net floating in sea water, these particular scallops aren’t going anywhere. We’re standing on a wind-whipped pier on the Isle of Mull off the southwest coast of Scotland. Time moves slowly here – the rugged, sparsely populated landscape has barely changed since the Vikings sailed through here a thousand years ago. Grieve says one of the best parts of his job is getting to enjoy the island’s natural beauty.

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whales and the odd dolphin. Others make the pilgrimage to see the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, whose roaring waters can sometimes be heard up to 15km away. The islands of the Inner Hebrides are undeniably rugged, with peninsulas invaded by fjord-like sea lochs. The archipelago’s history is textured, either visited or settled by Irish missionaries, Viking raiders, Gaelic and Norwegian kings, and even the odd Beatle – the Kintyre peninsula was commemorated by Paul McCartney in his 1977 hit song, ‘Mull of Kintyre’. Today, the Inner Hebrides remain a wild, fragile place. Single-lane roads wind over and around pine- and peat-covered mountains and skirt the various sea lochs lined with oyster farms. With so much fresh bounty to hand, it’s no wonder that every restaurant features seafood on the menu, from local cockles and clams to langoustines. Wisely, chefs

showcase the magnificent produce, rarely adding more than a touch of lemon or a sprinkle of sea salt. Top local picks include Ee-Usk in the town of Oban, on the west coast of the mainland. At the family-run eatery, you can sample the Ethical Shellfish Company’s famed hand-caught scallops. The popular restaurant works its way through an astonishing 90,000 oysters a week. For a fabulous restaurant in a more rural setting, try Loch Fyne Restaurant and Oyster Bar near Cairndow, about 77km north-west of Glasgow on the banks of Loch Fyne. Depending on the season, you might find pancetta-wrapped cod or mussels with white wine, garlic and shallots on the menu, as well as the house-smoked salmon that is exported around the world. # For more information, go to visitscotland.com.

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Inveraray Castle The home of the Dukes of Argyll, Inveraray Castle is set in expansive grounds. The opulent interiors – including original Beauvais tapestries – are noteworthy. Loch Fyne Restaurant and Oyster Bar Superlative seafood in tranquil surrounds. www.lochfyne.com The Manor House Hotel An elegant Georgian manor in the port city of Oban. Ask for one of the sea-view rooms. manorhouseoban.com Fyne Ales This family-run craft brewery, housed in an old cattle shed by Loch Fyne, draws fresh water from the surrounding hills. Try the Jarl beer, which is golden in colour with grassy, citrus flavours. fyneales.com Ardberg This 200-year-old distillery on the Isle of Islay offers several tours, ranging from 60 minutes to more than three hours. Perfect for those who seriously love their Scotch. ardbeg.com

APT offers an 11-day Highlands of Scotland luxury tour that ventures to the Inner Hebrides, including the Isle of Mull (pictured) and Scotland’s west coast. Trips depart from and return to Edinburgh, June to September 2020. From $9795 per person. aptouring.com.au AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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Volunteering makes you and those around you feel good – and comes with some compelling health benefits too, writes Paula Goodyer.

“Doctors should prescribe volunteering as a preventative health measure – it’s that good for your body, mind and soul.” Adrienne Picone, CEO, Volunteering Australia

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s we dive into the season of giving stuff, it’s worth stopping to think about the value of giving your time: longer life, better mental health and better function in older age are all linked to volunteering. “Doctors should prescribe it as a preventive health measure,” says Adrienne Picone, CEO of Volunteering Australia. “Humans need purpose and a sense of connection to others. Volunteering ticks these boxes.” So why is doing good so good for us? One theory is that it reduces stress and its potentially harmful effects on the body. It also prompts the brain to produce ‘feelgood’ endorphins that result in a ‘helper’s high’ – the positive emotions that come from helping others. It’s beneficial for all ages too. “Young people’s mental health is a huge issue and volunteering is one way of helping build the resilience that buffers us against problems,” says Associate Professor Thomas Nielson of the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Education. “Some Australian high schools weave volunteering into the school curriculum – arranging for students to perform for

people in aged care, for instance, or cleaning up the local creek when learning about water. These programs have, in some cases, reduced absenteeism.” Professor Nielsen advises parents to nurture a habit of helping. “Kids expect to get stuff, but they’re not always expected to give. Involve them in household tasks from an early age – it’s a way of giving them opportunities to help others.” “For teenagers, volunteering can help build confidence, gives them practical skills, and looks good on a CV,” adds Picone. There’s no specific criteria for successful volunteering. “It’s about willingness and finding something that’s a good fit. It doesn’t have to take up a lot of time – you could help out at school, volunteer for specific events, or become involved with an organisation such as the State Emergency Service,” she says. What about volunteering for a good cause this Christmas? “Roles can fill up early at this time of year. If you can’t find anything suitable, why not make your New Year’s resolution to give the gift of time in 2020?” # December 5 is International Volunteer Day.

Illustration by Domenic Bahmann.

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Go Volunteer (govolunteer.com.au) and Seek Volunteer (volunteer.com.au) have tools on their websites to help you find volunteer jobs in your area to fit your skills and interests. Go Volunteer can also put you in touch with a Volunteer Resource Centre near you. Call (02) 6251 4060 or go to the organisation’s website for more information.

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Refresh your home now and begin the new year on a brighter note. Turn the page for top tips from industry professionals...

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Freshen up your frontage and get your interior ready for a bright new year with these top tips from industry experts, writes Georgia Madden.

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he shift to warmer weather heralds long days and free time – so seize th opportunity to tackle those niggling jobs around the house that you’ve been putting off. And where better to start than the front of your home, with a thorough tidy-up and some fresh colour? Here, a panel of home and garden experts reveal the most important chores to focus on when getting your property looking shipshape, and how to go about achieving them.

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A few small but well-chosen exterior upgrades can reap big-scale results, says Jasmine McClelland, interior designer and principal at Jasmine McClelland Design. “A smart new house number or letterbox is a cheery, affordable new update. A sensor light by the front door will help you ﬁnd your keys at night, or some soft garden lighting that shows off your plants. Another tip is to paint a faded driveway black – it will make the asphalt look like it’s been freshly laid.”

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“Prunee aandd sha plants and hedges,” says director of Pepo Botanic N l C Design. “When trimming a hedge, use a string line or a reference point on your house to keep the foliage level.” Also, remove spent ﬂowers or dead plants, clear out any build-up of leaves and weeds, and prune foliage away from paths and walkways, she advises.

BOOST SOIL HEALTH If you plan to refresh your plantings, ﬁrst check the pH level of your soil, says Cameron. “If it’s too acidic, add lime and dolomite. Too alkaline and you’ll need additional compost and manures.” Spread compost over soil and lightly turn it through, then layer 50mm of mulch over the top, keeping both clear of plant stems to avoid collar rot,” she says. > T H E B & B I TA L I A ‘ S P R I N GT I M E ’ CHAISE (BELOW) INJECTS C O L O U R , C O M F O RT A N D AT T I T U D E TO O U T D O O R A R E A S . $ 1 0 , 0 1 7 F R O M S PAC E .

PAINT THE FRONT DOOR Make a great ﬁrst impression with a bold front door, suggests Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux’s colour planning and communications manager. “A black or grey front door looks classic and elegant against a white facade. Consider some potted plants or painting a bench in emerald green for contrasting highlights near the entrance,” she says. “Terracotta accents on the front door and verandah accessories are also on-trend.”

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“Aerate grassed areas with a lawn-spike aerator or a pitchfork,” says Cameron. Top-dress it with 1cm of river sand or a top-dressing soil mix, then apply organic lawn fertiliser. “If your lawn is on an irrigation system, adjust it to half an hour per week – long and infrequent watering is the way to go,” she adds.

C LEAR GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES “Wear robust gardening gloves and use trestles and planks to access the roof – they’re safer than a ladder,” says Glenn Kiddle, Hire a Hubby franchisee in Brisbane. “Remove debris from gutters, dropping it to the ground for disposal. Run a hose along gutters to clear out any remains,” he says. “Clean downpipes by hosing from top to bottom. If you encounter a blockage, increase the hose pressure.”

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RESTORE YOUR KITCHEN STORAGE

Setting aside a couple of hours to sort through your pantry will help all your kitchen activities run more efﬁciently, says Etty Matalon, chief organiser at professional organising ﬁrm Dot Org. “Remove everything from the pantry and wipe shelves with a damp cloth. Dispose of items past their use-by date and wipe down everything else before returning it all to the shelves. “Reorganise your pantry by grouping like items together, such as tea, coffee and sugar in one section and breakfast cereals in another,” she says. Regularly used items should be stored in easily accessible spots, with less frequently used ones at the upper and lower reaches of the pantry. If you have deep shelves, consider adding a couple of lazy susans or smart canisters to keep everything organised.

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“This is dirty work, so wear old clothes, eye protection, a mask and sturdy gloves,” says Kiddle. “Lay plastic drop sheets at the opening of your wood-burning ﬁreplace to capture ash and soot. Sweep out debris with a long-handled chimney brush onto the drop sheet. Lay a second drop sheet over mess and dispose of it. Vacuum ﬂoors and open windows to air the room.”

WASH THE PAVERS Cleaning pavers is simple and makes a world of difference to your outdoor areas. “Use a concrete-cleaning solution that’s designed to remove mould and mildew. Mix it with the appropriate amount of water and add it to a spray pump,” says Kiddle. “Wet pavers and spray with the cleaning solution. Follow up with a pressure wash.” #

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A fresh coat of white paint is guaranteed to make your interior feel lighter, brighter and fresher. Just be sure to get the undertone right, says Karen Aston, principal designer at Karen Aston Design. “Generally, a cool white has a blue or green undertone and a warm white has a red or yellow undertone.” Look to match the undertone in your white paint with the undertones of other elements in the room, such as ﬂooring and upholstery. “Timber ﬂooring with a honey-yellow or red undertone, for example, will need to be paired with a warm-white paint,” she says.

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C HIL L OU T cranking up the aircon isn’t your only option this summer: with smart changes, you can stay cool and keep costs down, writes Georgia Madden.

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utside it’s a scorcher – but if the thought of your next power bill is causing you as much stress as finding a way to sleep through another warm night, don’t despair. With a few minor changes to your home and daily habits, it is possible to keep the indoor temperature down without having crippling energy costs. Here are some strategies you could consider. >

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Turn it down Flicking the switch is sometimes the only option on those searing days, but there are ways to keep running costs to a minimum. “Set your airconditioner to 24°C – every degree below that adds an extra five per cent to energy bills,” says Jan Prichard, general manager of customer care at energy retailer Origin. “Close the windows and doors and seal gaps. Cooling only the space you’re in rather than the whole house can save you about $470 per year,” she says.

Upgrade the aircon If your airconditioner is a few years old, it might pay to invest in a new one. “An energy-efficient airconditioner could save you up to $166 a year compared with

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a 15-year-old split system,” says Prichard. The higher the energy-star rating, the more efficient the appliance. “A 2.5-starrated model could cost up to 85 per cent more to run than a 7-star unit,” she says. Many of the latest airconditioners have smart features which help to keep costs down. “Inclusions such as movement detection, which switches the machine to energy-saving mode if no movement is detected for a certain period and returns it to normal operation when occupants re-enter, can really help with energy management. A unit with an economy mode, where the temperature adjusts by 1°C to reduce power, is great too,” says Kyle Rafter, national product manager at Fujitsu General Australia. From late 2019, owners of Fujitsu General airconditioners that are less than 10 years old will be able to use a wi-fi-enabled device to control temperature, fan speed and louvre position remotely with a smart device – phone, tablet or home assistant – ensuring your home is at the perfect temperature when you arrive home.

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The best way to keep your home cool is to prevent heat from entering – and external shading is your first line of defence, says Frances Cosway, head designer at White Pebble Interiors. “External blinds, retractable awnings, shade sails and angled louvres are some of the best options,” she says. The right internal blinds can also help, says Vera Meharg, marketing communications manager at Luxaflex Window Fashions. When you’re selecting interior window coverings for temperature control, choose a style that sits close to the glass in a sunscreen-style fabric that will reflect heat and UV rays, or opt for an insulating fabric, she says.

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Architella top-down/ bottom-up shades in Volcanic Ash, from $2190 (151cmx181cm), Luxaflex Window Fashions; luxaflex.com. au. Garden design by Mint Pool+Landscape Design; mintdesign. net.au. WS09TWS 2.5kW reverse-cycle airconditioner, $1242, LG. Airfusion Akmani 152cm ceiling fan, $795, Beacon Lighting; beaconlighting.com.au.

“Climbing plants on pergolas connected to the home break the sun’s path and can help cool the house overall,” says Nicola Cameron, director at Pepo Botanic Design. “Deciduous climbers, such as ornamental grape (Vitis vinifera), drop their leaves during winter so you can enjoy the sun in the cooler months,” she says. Plant trees in your garden to protect your home from the sun and hot winds, says Chris Mahoney, group director of landscape architectural firm Verdé Design Group. “Consider golden penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) for smaller gardens; for larger gardens, try tulipwood (Harpullia pendula).”

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Euromatic 30cm retro desk fan, $69, Bunnings; (03) 8831 9777 or bunnings.com.au.

Go for grass Lawn feels far cooler underfoot than hardscaping such as pavers or gravel, says Darin Bradbury, director at Mint Pool+Landscape Design. “The best species for Australian conditions is buffalo grass – Sir Walter or Sapphire – as they can self-repair and are more drought-tolerant than other options. Laying lawn in rainier seasons like spring or autumn helps it establish before a hot summer or cold winter.”

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Just add water

Ceiling fans are surprisingly efficient. They move air across the skin to make you feel up to 3°C cooler. “Fans are the cheapest form of cooling, costing about two cents an hour to run, or about $6 over a summer,” says Dr Robert Simpson, energy-efficiency expert at Ausgrid. Using a ceiling fan in conjunction with aircon can also cut costs. “A ceiling fan pushes cool air down and through the room. As a result, you don’t have to set the thermostat as low, which can reduce airconditioning costs by up to 10 per cent,” says Denise Hammond, product knowledge specialist at Beacon Lighting. “Direct Current (DC) ceiling fans consume 75 per cent less electricity than standard ceiling fans,” says Hammond. “Typically, you need a 122cm blade span for a small to medium room and a 132cm or 142cm span for a larger space.”

A strategically placed water feature, such as a pond, can also help make hot days more bearable. “Locate water features near windows or in breezeways, where they’ll catch the breeze and provide evaporative cooling,” says Mahoney.

Dyson Pure Cool Me personal purifying fan, $499, Harvey Norman; harveynorman.com.au.

Goldair Navigator tripod pedestal fan, $149, Domayne; domayneonline.com.au.

Get cross-ventilating “Cross-ventilation draws cool air into the house while warm air is expelled,” says architect Rebecca Naughtin. “You can achieve basic cross-ventilation simply by opening windows and doors on opposite sides of a room.” Alternatively, maximise your home’s cooling potential with specially designed openings, such as louvres. “These allow twice as much air to circulate as more traditional windows when fully open,” says Leigh Rust, director of Safetyline Jalousie Louvre Windows. #

Sunbeam FA8900 pedestal fan, $169, Winning Appliances; winningappliances.com.au.

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R E N OVAT E + DE C O R AT E The latest ﬁnishes and ﬁttings for your home.

TOP DECK

The 600 Series of spotted gum decking from Boral Timber comes in thicker, wider boards than standard ranges for faster laying. The timber used is sourced from sustainable forestry operations. boral.com.au/timber

Super stars Hunting for whitegoods? National Product Review can help. It’s a one-stop comparison site with detailed buying guides. This Fisher & Paykel 605L quad-door fridge wins 4.5 stars; $3080 from Appliances Online. www.nationalproduct review.com.

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The perfect finishing touch for your kitchen might well be found in Designer Doorware’s industrial yet elegant Kamen range of knurled knobs, pulls and handles (above). designerdoorware.com.au

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COME TO THE TABLE Rustic yet sculpted, the shapely Malabar outdoor table (left) is made from responsibly sourced teak using age-old mortice-andtenon construction techniques. From $2199. domayne.com.au

WELL ROUNDED

New from Highgrove Bathrooms is the Ollie range of softly contoured tapware (below). Available in four styles and three finishes, pieces are priced from $99. highgrovebathrooms.com.au

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The Danish-designed Vipp collection is a newcomer to the Cult showroom. Vipp features a range of thoughtfully minimal objects and pieces of furniture, such as the 451 chair, $1675 (left). The line-up also includes sofas, tables, cushions, napkins, blankets and rugs. cultdesign.com.au AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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When a new fur-baby joins the family, helping it feel secure is the top priority, writes Roger Crosthwaite.

ecently, a young colleague took a new puppy home. It’s been a time of settling in, adjusting and coping with occasional minor mishaps, but from all reports, it seems to be going well. It’s the start of a long and hopefully happy journey for both of them, but the success of that journey doesn’t come about by accident. Bringing a new pup home involves a lot more than buying it a cosy bed and getting in a supply of dog food. Puppy training manuals, such as How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks: The Sirius Puppy Training Manual and After You Get Your Puppy by British vet and animal behaviourist Dr Ian Dunbar, can be a great help. But to apply the lessons taught in those books, you need to be as present for as much as possible of the ﬁrst few weeks of a dog’s new life in your home. First off, the pup will need a refuge, a cosy, quiet place of its own, until it adjusts to its new surroundings. This can be a partitioned corner of a quiet room, or even a travel crate, furnished with some bedding and chew toys, where it can retreat and feel safe. Anytime you can’t be physically present to supervise the pup, it should be secured in its safe place. Establish behavioural rules immediately. As Dr Dunbar says, “If you want your dog to follow the rules of the house, by all means do not keep the rules a secret.” Show the pup its toilet area straight away, and take it there frequently so it gets the message, and reward it when it goes in the right place. If it chews on something it shouldn’t, immediately exchange the

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forbidden object for one of its chew toys, which should be always available. Puppies chew, so get used to it. To avoid needlessly stressing your pup in social situations, introduce new people and other animals very gradually, always allowing it access to its ‘safe space’ so it can retreat there if it feels overwhelmed or threatened. And make sure it can always get to its toilet area, too, in case it needs to go. Allow your puppy to familiarise itself with the house and backyard, if there is one, but keep a watchful eye and don’t let it wander around unsupervised. And keep those chew toys handy to distract it if it starts to do things it oughtn’t, such as dig up the garden or vandalise the laundry basket. After two to three weeks your new arrival should start feeling secure and conﬁdent in its new surroundings. Then it’s off to school – a course of puppy obedience classes where both of you will learn more about how to get along with each other and your dog can meet new humans and canines in greater number and begin to feel comfortable around them. Once it has learned to walk on a leash, the puppy can begin to experience short excursions around the neighbourhood – make sure it is fully vaccinated ﬁrst. After the pup is used to obeying your calls, it’ll be time to introduce it to other dogs down at the local leash-free park. It’s a big, interesting world for a dog. Training yours early will make sure it enjoys it to the fullest. #

3 OF A KIND PET ACCESSORIES

All profits from the We Heart Rescue collar and lead set, $94.80, are donated to the RSPCA. Henley & Co; henleyandco.com.au.

Protect your furry friend’s health with this water bowl, $119, made from naturally antimicrobial copper. Georgie Paws; georgiepaws.com.

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It’s crucial to maintain financial independence regardless of your circumstances. “That means having your own bank accounts, never sharing PINs or passwords, and ensuring you can manage any debts in your name. Also ensure you can access a ‘rainy-day fund’ so you can deal with unexpected events that have financial implications.” Couples should discuss joint financial goals. In a healthy financial relationship, financial decisions and responsibilities are shared, there is transparency, and both partners have an equal voice, adds Baker. “Sometimes financial relationships can turn into something sinister. Domestic and family abuse is an urgent and widespread problem, but not everyone knows that domestic abuse is closely tied to financial abuse – when one partner uses money as a means to control or exploit their partner by limiting financial independence.” The best defence is to be aware of the warning signs and stay vigilant, adds Baker. #

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OFTEN HIDDEN and rarely discussed, financial abuse is a situation that can creep up over many years in households and relationships. Whether it’s limited access to cash, lack of voice in financial decisions or constant scrutiny of spending, a financially abusive relationship can take many forms. THE METHOD According to Jan Breckenridge, an associate professor at the University of New South Wales’ Gendered Violence Research Network, financial abuse can occur without physical violence and can be overt or incredibly subtle. However, regardless of the method, the planned outcome for the perpetrator is always the same – control. “There are three key ways money is used to abuse a partner: financial control, 1

ﬁnancial exploitation or sabotage of work or study which limits economic opportunities. A perpetrator might withhold money, track the other person’s spending online, block access to their own accounts or create debts in the victim’s name,” Breckenridge explains. “Financial literacy is one important area that can help everyone spot the warning signs of abuse – either for themselves or for someone close to them. It’s not necessarily about looking for it, but if there are signs of ﬁnancial stress, sometimes it’s an indicator that something is not okay.” THE BIG PICTURE Financial abuse can impact all types of relationships, age groups, cultures and extended family dynamics. Commonwealth Bank group executive Sian Lewis says: “Many Australians know

Kutin, J., R. Russell, and M. Reid, Economic abuse between intimate partners in Australia: prevalence, health status, disability and ﬁnancial stress. Australian and New Zealand journal of public health (2017).

domestic and family violence is an urgent issue but less are aware of how closely it’s linked to financial abuse. “Financial abuse is a hidden epidemic with research telling us it is prevalent in about 90 per cent of domestic and family violence situations. As one of Australia’s largest banks, we have a responsibility to do what we can to address this disturbing issue. “Over the past five years, we’ve committed $30 million to programs that have helped people affected by domestic and family violence, offering support to vulnerable customers when they need it most. “But we know there is more to be done. That’s why we’re investing in and partnering with a range of leading community organisations, academics, survivors and advocates to develop new financial solutions and support to help those affected achieve long-term financial independence.” Find out more about financial abuse by visiting commbank.com.au/financialabuse If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, call 000.

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he median price of a house in Sydney is about $1 million – and that will buy you a modest home in an outer suburb. For the same money, you could buy a rustic but renovated farmhouse on 2ha with a pool and sea view in Italy, a grand manor house on 12ha in France, or perhaps even an 18th century Baroque castle in Romania. So is Australia the most expensive country in the world to buy a home? According to investment bank Morgan Stanley, Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city but Sydney and Melbourne are not far behind in second and fifth place. Adelaide comes in 16th, Brisbane at 18th and Perth is 21st. New York lags in 23rd place (and mortgage payments are tax deductible in the US, making it even cheaper). The bank bases its analysis on a comparison of property prices and income. Housing think-tank Demographia ranks Australia as the third most unaffordable market after Hong Kong and New Zealand in its annual survey of 309 metropolitan areas in eight advanced economies. All Australian cities with more than 1 million people are rated “severely unaffordable”. In addition, the household debt to GDP ratio in Australia is second only to Switzerland and the cost of borrowing to buy a home tends to be more expensive than in other strong real-estate markets such as the US, Canada and Hong Kong. In Japan, Switzerland, Finland and Germany fixed mortgage rates are less than 2 per cent. Overall cost of living is improving, however. Sydney has fallen to 16th place (-6) in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s

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Worldwide Cost of Living 2019 survey. Melbourne has dropped to 22nd (-8); Brisbane is 41st (-15), Adelaide 51st (-21) and Perth 64th (-18). Despite this, both Sydney and Melbourne remain among the most expensive cities to live in the Asia Pacific region at sixth and eighth places respectively. Conventional wisdom has it that high home prices in Australia are the result of a shortage of supply. This assumption is challenged by ANU academics Associate Professor Ben Phillips and researcher Cukkoo Joseph, who concluded that Australia in fact has an oversupply of housing, so factors other than supply must be examined to explain house price growth. They also found that unit development has led to the oversupply being concentrated in the inner suburbs of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. “There is a range of potential drivers for house price growth,” say Joseph and Professor Phillips. “These include investors receiving tax benefits – such as the combined impact of negative gearing and discounted capital gains tax arrangements – low interest rates, population growth, periods of housing undersupply, foreign investment and exclusion of the family home from pension assets testing.” #

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According to the OECD, Australia does not rate so badly after all. Its comparison of house prices to income ratios places Canada, Portugal and Slovenia as the most expensive countries and Australia in the middle of the pack at 16th. In dollar terms, however, Australia is still right up there.

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Ceramic candle house, $8.95, TK Maxx. Brass bird ornaments, $7 each, Heaven in Earth. Cire Trudon ‘Nazareth’ scented candle, $140, Libertine Parfumerie. Ceramic Christmas tree, $12.95, TK Maxx. Brass bonsai scissors, $19, The Lost+Found Department. Skipping Stone resin bud vase, $85, Dinosaur Designs. Oak flooring in Brushed Deep White Oil, from $120/m², Woodos Australia. Glacier candle, $120, The Escape Co. For similar gift wrap and ribbon, try Vandoros Fine Packaging. ON PLINTHS From left Mini Curly Pink crystal decanter, $369.95, Riedel. Lup Table brass candleholder, $65, Hay. Glass bell jar, $49.95, The Lost+Found Department. Paper ornaments, $15 each, Nordic Rooms. French Horn brass ornament, $24.95, The Lost+Found Department. ON BRANCH From left Walther Denmark brass fern ornaments, $19.95 each, and wreath ornament, $24.95, all The Lost+Found Department.

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Here we go with design, decorating and dining ideas for a sensational summer. ✚ More homes than ever before! ✚ Outdoor living and entertaining scenes ✚ Take a bucket-list travel trip to marvellous Morocco ✚ Bright guide to outdoor lighting

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KITT Y CL ARK The owner of Sydney’s Saint Cloche gallery shares her life-long passion for creativity, both personally and professionally.

I was encouraged to be creative from a young age. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother who was a school teacher. She made a lot of my clothes and was skilled at craft. I was always amazed by her ingenuity. I began my professional life as an artist and then I worked in fashion, which I absolutely loved. But I became tired of the familiar and needed a challenge creatively. Saint Cloche was initially intended to be a concept space where I could connect with like-minded creatives, while showcasing all that I’m passionate about – contemporary culture, art, design, plants, coffee. Within weeks of opening, I realised there was a hunger for an art gallery that gave opportunity to the ‘undiscovered’. In 2016, after a year

of operation, I decided Saint Cloche’s focus would be to champion emerging artists and connect them with new collectors. Having my own business means I’m able to spend time with my children – aged two and seven months – and that means the world to me. I’m always looking for new things to inspire me. Music, popular culture, art, fashion, food, film and documentaries, the environment, other art institutions. I travel overseas at least once a year to be inspired by other cultures. Spain, Picasso’s motherland, is my favourite destination. My creative icons include Oscar Niemeyer, Picasso, David Lynch,

David Hockney and Tom Ford. My favourite next-gen creatives are too numerous to list, but they include Faye Toogood, Andrés Reisinger, Grant Levi Lucero, Nicolas Party and Evi O. My favourite fashion pieces? I can’t live without my black Celine sunnies. Black peg-leg denim jeans are a staple, dressed up with one of my many structured blazers or a leather jacket. I love fine tailoring. My idea of true luxury is having more time to enjoy being with family and also to be creative. # Saint Cloche, 37 MacDonald St, Paddington, NSW. saintcloche.com.

Photography by Anson Smart (portrait) & Getty Images (Spain). Artworks by Carissa Karamarko. For Where to Buy, see page 198.

Cat Eye sunglasses, $660, Celine. Madeleine blazer in Mustard Plaid, $349, Anine Bing. “I will never tire of this wondrous destination,” Kitty says of Spain. A Birthday Blackforest Cake artwork by Evi O, available from Saint Cloche.

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