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Celebrating 65 Years

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Editorial
Like the diversity in Australian families, how we celebrate the festive season comes in all shapes and sizes. For some people, it’s extended and blended. For others, it’s small and intimate. Or it might just be a great time of year when the emails s
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Editor in chief Tanya Buchanan Creative director (acting) Marissa Foye Deputy editor Karen Spresser Chief copy editor Peter Griffiths Senior copy editors Bethan Lacoba, Debbie Duncan Art director Andrea Healy Stylist Sophie Wilson Victoria Baker, Mi
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Family Ties
Adam Haddow with parents, Gwen and David, and Labrador Rosie, outside their new home. Walls and floors in Krause Bricks bagged and standard bricks. Void painted Dulux Gold Rush. Joinery in Laminex Dulux Dollar and Evenex Sincro Tuscan Oak, Stawell J
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Timber Tonic
There’s something about timber that’s hard to resist, and this tactile material has long been a popular choice in Australian interiors for adding a natural quality to our homes. “ Timber brings a sense of calm and an instant connection to nature,” sa
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Wrapped To Perfection
“When choosing a wrapping-paper design for seasonal gifts, choose colours that match your existing Christmas decorations,” advises Australian House & Garden stylist, Sophie Wilson. “Mix and match different patterns for a fun, festive look.” To work w
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Season’s Greetings
PERFECT HARMONY ‘Aspen’ wrapping paper, $10/5m, Inkyco. ‘Petite’ wallpaper used as wrapping paper in Snow, $280/10m, Milton & King. Gold velvet ribbon, $19.95, Bespoke Letterpress. ‘Sparrows’ gift wrap used as a paper decoration, $69.95/30m roll, Be
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Entertaining
Styling by Steve Cordony and Olga Lewis. Photograph by Jeremy Simons. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.■
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Festive Feast
Prep time: 30 minutes + overnight. Cooking time: 45 minutes. Serves: 4Ω6. 2 cups (500g) plain Greek yoghurt 2 medium red capsicums 2 tablespoons (40ml) extra virgin olive oil, extra to serve Sea salt and cracked pepper ½ cup (70g) pitted green oliv
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Gorgeous Gifts
We firmly believe that there is a gift for everyone, even those who are hard to please. So we’ve gathered a collection of things that spans the tough-to-shop-for gamut to those who have everything – the pretty, the useful, the clever and the luxuriou
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Houses
Architect Eliza Blair, together with interior designer Meredith Nettleton of Studio MKN, created an inviting indoor-outdoor connection with this contemporary home addition. Turn the page for the full story. Photograph by Shannon McGrath. Calligraphy
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Warm Embrace
Island in Elba marble, Artedomus. Stellar Works ‘Utility’ stools, Living Edge. ‘Albany’ rangehood, Qasair. Standing seam single lock cladding in Colorbond Surfmist adorns the new rear extension where an ancient grapevine is the star. Blackbutt decki
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Lasting Legacy
This page The house occupies an enviable position right on the Noosa River. Battens painted Dulux Electro Flat White. ‘Palissade’ low lounge chairs, Hay. Timber decking, Accoya. ‘Axis’ surface-mounted downlights, Unios. Opposite Roof in Lysaght ‘Snap
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Natural Rhythm
Exposed ceiling joists connect the shared dining and living space. ‘Broad’ pendant, Coco Flip. ‘Eden’ rug in Nougat, Armadillo. Dining table and chairs, Icon by Design. Bowl by Katarina Wells Ceramics, Curatorial+Co. DePadova ‘LL04’ leather chair, Bo
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Party Of Five
Curtains in Mokum ‘Handloom’ linen, Life by Shades. Artwork by Greg Wood, Otomys. Arflex armchair, Space. Custom coffee table, Guy Phelan. Glas Italia side table, and Moroso with Diesel sofa, both Mobilia. Lumina lamp, Enlightened Living. Rug, Halcyo
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Grand Scale
James Hardie ‘Linea’ weatherboard cladding in Taubmans Cradle White. ‘Elba’ reclaimed cobblestone cladding and ‘Garonne’ pavers, both Eco Outdoor. Roof in ‘Planum’ terracotta slate, Bristile Roofing. ‘Fendi’ wide plank floorboards in Smoky Grey Mediu
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On Balance
A large skylight is complemented by tracked lights from MLP. Walls painted Dulux Natural White. Joinery painted Dulux Natural Flow. Benchtops, splashback and island in Pollino Gris marble, G-Lux. Handles, Linear Standard. Gaggenau ovens, Winnings. Ta
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The Source
1 Habitat ‘Sounds of Santa’ Christmas bell garland (2.1m), $24.95, Pillow Talk. 2 Magis ‘Eur’ shelving module, $220, Living Edge. 3 ‘Cable’ rug in Calico (240x170cm), $2200, Armadillo. 4 ‘The Pyramid Scheme’ Baby Double Drop pendant light, POA, Volk
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Soft Charm
This room doubles as a work space for owner Kelly. Walls painted Dulux Sandy Day; trims painted Dulux Snowy Mountains Quarter. Aerin chandelier, Bloomingdales Lighting. Curtains, Fauve Colour. Artwork by Amelia Axton. ‘Orb’ sofa, Arthur G. ‘Montmartr
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The Source
1 Striped coupes in Lilac + Green, $99/pair, Fazeek. 2 Australian House & Garden eucalyptus faux berries, pinecones and leaves garland in Green, $79.99, Myer. 3 Dust to Dust painting by Daniela Cristallo, $2000, SIBU Gallery. 4 Cashmere rug in Rose,
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How To Grow Thriving Pot Plants
Growing pot plants is a beautiful way to enhance your indoor and outdoor living space while connecting with nature. Whether you’re looking to create a lush indoor oasis or a colourful outdoor display, pot plants offer endless possibilities. Pot plant
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All At Sea
It’s fitting that an ocean-front home with interiors inspired by cruise-ship design would be acquired by a seafaring couple. But the three-level marvel in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs wasn’t part of the plan for owners Tania and John, who spend much of t
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Southern Exposure
“We love a challenge,” says landscape designer Matt Cantwell of Secret Gardens. And this tricky site on a headland in Sydney’s east served up challenges by the truckload. It’s exposed to the sun, cops a beating from winds and sandy soil scantily cove
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H&G Essentials
Australian designed and manufactured, Stormtech’s Good Design Award-winning Wave Grate drainage system features a grate with a unique wave ripple profile. The innovative and functional design delivers a stylish and integrated drainage solution for bo
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Jackie & Anna Kennard
Anna: Although I still fondly refer to Scotland as ‘home’, my life has been profoundly shaped by my experiences across different continents. In Sydney, I met my husband, and together we raised our three children before embarking on a new adventure i

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