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{EDITOR’S LETTER}
from the editor:
TEAM SPIRIT
I’VE NOW BEEN the editor of Home Beautiful magazine for more
than 10 years, which means that this editorial is my 10th Christmas
letter. Over the years, my editorials have been quite an insight into
my personal life. Often I talk about my family, and each December
I’ve covered the traditions we’ve honoured over many years. You
would think by now, I’d have exhausted every subject. However,
behind every single one of my letters is my other family, bound
PENDANT by more traditions than I’ve shared on these pages.
Mercator It is of course my wonderful Home Beautiful family. For
‘Vera’ cut glass the past decade, the HB team has been more a part of my
pendant, $60,
everyday life than almost anyone else. Working on a magazine
Bunnings.
like HB is a passion that you live and breathe – you pour every
ounce of yourself into each issue. But there is nothing, nothing
quite like the feeling of seeing the finished issue in print. It’s
a moment we share with such regularity, it’s truly a miracle
that is still yet to tarnish with age.
“THE HB TEAM HAS BEEN

more A PART OF MY
ON MY
WISHLIST
everyday LIFE THAN ALMOST ANYONE ELSE”
THIS Here at HB, we know each other inside out, we’ve supported
MONTH each other through ups and downs, and our personal lives are
♥ certainly not left behind at the office door each day. I still
recall the team sitting around our meeting table, fastening
my father’s funeral books with a beautiful blue ribbon. We’ve
crowded around many a maternity ward armed with flowers,
gifts and sturdy shoulders; and we even have our own Christmas
traditions, except ours start in the middle of winter, when we
begin emailing festive ideas, locations and stories we want
SANTA SACK to share with you. After months of meetings and inspiration,
‘Naughty Or Nice’ the work starts in earnest – huge photo shoots with trucks
Santa sack, $29.95, and trucks of furniture, accessories and decorations that
Freedom. come together to create a truly beautiful issue.
CHAIR This year, once again, the team has outdone themselves – and
Adirondack chair when this issue hits my desk, the Christmas spirit will take flight.
in White, $199.95,
Bed Bath N’ Table. Wendy Moore, Editor
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Main image and 1 photography John Gollings
THE COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA SINCE 1966. COLORBOND steel is a familiar sight around our homes and yards, but there
are many larger buildings that incorporate COLORBOND steel into their designs too, such as Ivanhoe Grammar School’s
Science and Senior Years Centre. Inspired by a volcanic rock called a ‘thunder egg’, the design uses COLORBOND steel
in the colour Monument for its outer skin to ensure that the building fits well in its surroundings and to contrast with
the wonderland of colours inside. McBride Charles Ryan architect, Debbie Ryan, said ‘COLORBOND steel helped us out
enormously – the cost was reasonable, the material is efficient and it looks beautiful’. Visit COLORBOND.COM to find out more.
Photog credits, see colorbond.com/photog. COLORBOND , Monument , BlueScope and the BlueScope brand mark are registered trade marks of
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COVER STORIES
39 A touch of sparkle Simple, stylish ideas to create
the prefect family celebration
77 Gift list 100+ style finds almost too good to give!
109 50 pages of summer homes
163 Made with love Gorgeous wrapping, decorative
makes and stunning table settings
183 Clever cookers A saviour for entertainers
191 Guest ready bathrooms The no-build solutions
201 Street style Create a fabulous front garden
211 Shared table Menus for a memorable Christmas
PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES, STYLING RACHEL PETERS CHLOE WEARS COTTON ON KIDS
{ 110 FESTIVE GLOW }
{ 211 PARTY TIME }

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24 Style file Our top new finds and design inspiration
30 Style secrets All-rounder Kara Rosenlund reveals her favourite things
33 Style insight Celebrations with events company, Butchers Daughter
CHRISTMAS
39 Coastal dreaming Ocean-side festivities filled with relaxed moments
59 Country bliss Glamorous style for a joyful holiday occasion
77 100+ Christmas gifts Your number one stop for shopping list success
95 Top 10: Cards Beautiful designs to give season’s greetings
96 Top 10: Decorations Dazzling ornaments to dress up your tree
98 Top 10: Wrapping Splendid coverings for all of your gifts
101 Precinct The best online destinations for marvellous homewares
HOMES
110 White Christmas Enchanting Hollywood grace on Sydney’s coast
{ 191 EASY MAKEOVERS } { 163 MADE WITH LOVE } 120 Coming together Combining open spaces and nostalgic design
130 State of style Classic finishes in a city abode by the sea
140 Summer breeze An eclectic mix of modern colour and heritage beauty
150 Modern love One family’s bright and sunny Melbourne sanctuary
TRANSFORM
163 Homemade ideas for Christmas 12 pretty projects for DIY cheer
183 Getting steamy The hottest new cooking appliances
191 No-build transformation Quick and easy bathroom face lifts
201 Up front Dress up your garden for impressive kerb appeal
ENTERTAIN
211 Festive feast All the recipes you need from our celebration features
225 Christmas tipples A sippers guide by Wine Sister, Liz O’Connell
REGULAR FEATURES
15 Ed’s letter Wendy celebrates 10 years as editor of HB
20 Staff Who we are and where to find us
22 Connected What’s happening in the world of HB
230 Style directory Like what you see? Here’s where to find it
234 Unsung icons: Xmas cheer The traditions of creating snowy illusions
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NEWS:
STYLE FILE
OUR ROUND-UP OF THE LATEST DESIGN NEWS,
SHOPPING AND DECORATING TRENDS
EDITED BY BETTINA TYRRELL
storage star Customise, not compromise, is the way we want to

live today. That’s why the completely adaptable ‘Wanda’ storage system
from Melbourne-based Cantilever Interiors works so well. Designed to
be fixed to the wall, this mid-century inspired shelving system comes
in a variety of colours and three different designs, which can be used
together or on their own. Here the ‘Studio’ (below left) and ‘Library’ units
create a handy office nook. From $555/unit, visit cantileverinteriors.com. 2
1
WOVEN RATTAN
There is nothing new about relaxed and summery 3
rattan, except how designers are using it to
create modern pieces with a summery twist.
1. ‘Jacaranda’ steam-bent rattan frame with
rattan webbing lamp, $770, abalos.com.au.
2. ‘Grönadal’ rattan, timber and steel rocking
chair, $199/86cm, ikea.com.au.
3. ‘The Iconic’ American oak sideboard with woven
rattan doors, $2450/1450mm; kiraandkira.com.au.
silky smooth
If you sleep on silk pillows for the rumoured beauty benefits – to
avoid waking up with bed head and a creased face – you’ll know that
good-looking silk pillows are hard to come by. These marble-look silk
pillowcases from Shhh Silk won’t need to be hidden under a pyramid
of throw cushions and can be personalised with monogrammed
initials for a luxe touch. From $139/pair, visit shhhsilk.com.au.
ART HOUSE
Fans of Channel Seven’s home renovation show House Rules might
recognise this pretty geometric print (above), as the work of Michelle
from season four. Competing for team South Australia with her husband,
Brooke, Michelle often used her artworks to add flair to rooms the couple
renovated. Produced under the name Ettie Ink, Michelle’s newest
collection features prints embellished with hand-leafed gold and copper.
'Geo Circles' print, $45/32cm x 45cm (unframed), visit ettieink.com.au. >

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PERFECT FIT Interiors guru Shaynna Blaze (pictured left) has designed a range
of minimalist but marvellous rugs for The Rug Collection. The very liveable nine-piece
collection, 'Woven Simplicity', is comprised of rugs with bold, chunky knots in soft neutral
shades with subtle geometric patterns. Flatweave wool rugs, $699/160cm x 230cm;
handwoven wool and artsilk rugs, $1399/160cm x 230cm. Visit therugcollection.com.au.
cool to be square
We loved the round beach towel trend, yet from
a manufacturing point of view, cutting a circle from square
fabric creates unnecessary waste. Our pick of the squares
are these gorgeous Turkish towels from Atolyia, $119 each.
They're big enough for two and can double as a picnic
blanket or even a throw on the bed. Visit atolyia.com.
1 BY CANDLELIGHT
Set a festive scene on a silent
night with these gorgeous,
holiday-inspired home
fragrances.
1. ‘Fresh Pine’ soy wax candle,
2 $42.95, ecoya.com.
2. ‘Night Before Christmas
Dancing Sugar Plums’ fragrance
diffuser, $42.95/250ml,
glasshousefragrances.com.
3 3. ‘Red Spiced Pear’ soy wax
candle, $32.95, circahome.com.au.
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profiles 100 influential and creative
women of all ages, backgrounds and
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spirit – and girl power! – it offers insight
into success, breaking boundaries
and authenticity. A must-read.
Plant: Exploring the Botanical

World by Phaidon editors
(Phaidon, $79.95)
Your coffee table will thank you for
this gorgeous book. Plant explores
the role of plants in our history and
culture and even features a never-
DRIVE ME HOME! before-published sketch by Charles
Intuitive technology is now an integral part of home life, and it’s coming our
Darwin. A true celebration of artistry
way in our cars too, if the Mercedes-Benz ‘F015 Luxury in Motion’ self-driving
and knowledge, this book is as
research car is anything to go by. The ‘F015’ will drive you from A to B, leaving
beautiful as it is educational. >
you with more time to relax, catch up on work or read a book. If this is a glimpse
of what the future holds, then bring on traffic jams! Visit mercedes-benz.com.

NISSAN PATHFINDER
GETS BIG FAMILIES
You don’t even have time to read this. We get it. The Nissan Pathfinder is designed for people just like you.
The Latch and GlideTM system means easy access to the third row. Seven adult-sized seats mean it’s harder
for your kids to annoy each other. And three entertainment zones* mean you can tailor your distractions
perfectly. Meanwhile, the 360o Around View Monitor makes parking troubles a thing of the past.
So driving the Nissan Pathfinder is like having a little break really.
Ti model shown.
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the glam touch

Add a little luxury to your home with these
stunning new wall hooks and door handles.
Melbourne-based Pittella’s ‘Como’ and ‘Bellagio’
designs (right) can double as door handles, wall
hooks and drawer pulls,
and come in a variety of
finishes, from $143 each;
pittella.com.au. We also
love Sydney architect
Hannah Tribe and metal
craftsman Adam Corry's
gorgeous new Bit Part
range of door hardware
(below); find them from
$99 each at bitpart.com.au.
DIY SHAKE UP
DULUX HAS RELEASED A RANGE OF
EIGHT NEW DECORATIVE SPRAY PAINTS
THAT WILL GIVE FURNITURE AND
ACCESSORIES A STYLISH UPDATE. THE
DURAMAX ‘FROSTED GLASS EFFECT’ LOOKS
GREAT ON VASES (TOP), WHILE ‘CRACKLE
EFFECT’ (ABOVE LEFT, APPLIED OVER DURAMAX
ENDLESS DUSK GLOSS) GIVES A LOVELY
ANTIQUE FINISH, AND ‘MARBLE EFFECT’ (LEFT,
APPLIED OVER DULUX DURAMAX ITO
GLOSS) IS SURE TO BE A HIT WITH
TREND-HUNTERS. FROM $19.90/CAN,
DULUX.COM.AU.
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dream weavers
Husband-wife duo Kartik and Shivroop are the
team behind Drømme, a Sydney-based design
company producing a range of colourful and
characterful rugs. Their ethos is to make rugs
material matters
There is a new eco-friendly
that combine elements of Danish design –
Drømme is Danish for ‘dream’ – with the vibrancy
material on the furniture of the Indian aesthetic, at an affordable price.
design scene and Our pick is the ‘Heera’ hand woven cotton rug,
Scandinavian manufacturers $500/180cm x 120cm; visit dromme.com.au.
Muuto and Ikea are using it.
Muuto’s ‘Fiber’ ($429) chair
and Ikea’s ‘PS 2012’ chair
($75, right) are both made
of a composite of recycled
plastic and wood fibres. The
innovative material reduces
carbon dioxide emissions
during the manufacturing
process and is hailed for its
durability. Visit ikea.com.au
and surrounding.com.au.

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style secrets:
KARA ROSENLUND
PHOTOGRAPHER, STYLIST, AUTHOR, ADVENTURER
AND HOMEWARES DESIGNER, KARA ROSENLUND
REVEALS A FEW OF HER FAVOURITE THINGS
WORDS & STYLING TAHN SCOON PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN DOWNS
SANDY SHORES “Though I’d never collect new coral off the taking inspiration
beach, this is a very old collection I’ve acquired [above]. I love “One of my passions is tribal jewellery. This necklace from Papua
stumbling across discarded collections, there’s an intimacy to New Guinea is made from pigs’ teeth [above] and the bangles include
it and a sense of connection to the original owner.” a polished-cow horn piece from South Africa and an etched poly
pipe bangle gifted to me from a Himba tribeswoman. They’re
reminders of the strong, inspiring women I’ve met on my travels.”
“I just love everything about Africa; the light, the people,

the vastness. I feel incredibly alive visiting” ~ Kara Rosenlund
SOAK IT UP “Our old KEEPING COSY “After travelling

Queenslander would have around Australia for my book
originally had a cast-iron Shelter: How Australians Live,
treats & treasures tub – but as it had been lost I was inspired by the homes we
“A kitchen is a creative, nurturing space, and that’s me. along the way with previous unearthed, and launching the KR
I love being in the kitchen cooking for friends and family. owners, I sourced this one from Lifestyle Collection was a way of
I collect vintage ‘kitchenalia’ because I like to cook with a local salvage yard and had it continuing that conversation. It’s
beautiful objects. They also feel good to hold as they’re re-enamelled. When I’m at home, made from real materials by local
made of real materials – timber, silver and bone.” a hot bath is my reward. A long craftspeople. This pompom tea
soak recharges the batteries.” cosy is a favourite [above].”

PRIDE OF PLACE “My mantelpiece feels sentimental to me, as it’s
home to all sorts of items and little treasures. Some are inexpensive,
like the pebbles collected from the beach, whilst others – such as
the old lantern found in Istanbul [above left], or the antlers bought
on the spur off the back of a deer stalker’s truck outside a pub in
Scotland [above centre] – remind me of my travels.”
Noble Grey™
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style insight:
FEAST FOR THE EYES

FAMILY, FOOD AND FLOWERS ARE THE CENTRE
OF EVENTS’ SPECIALIST BRIDGET DITTE’S
FANTASTICALLY COLOURFUL WORLD
WORDS VERA KLEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BRIGID ARNOTT
STYLING JOHN MANGILA
On old butcher’s scale, found in

Dungog, NSW, hosts a collection
of crystal and glass picked up
by Bridget over the years. >

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BRIDGET DITTE LOVES making people’s dreams come true. And

as the founder of Butchers Daughter, a catering and floristry business
she launched in July this year after running catering companies for
close to 10 years, she is perfectly placed to do just that. “I’ve created
hundreds of weddings over the years, yet still relish in the process
and planning when a couple decides they would like me to do their
food and flowers,” she says. “It gives me an overwhelming sense
of happiness.” The engine room of Butchers Daughter is in Sydney’s
Crows Nest, and is where menus are devised, food is cooked, flowers
arranged and meetings held. It’s also a deliciously wonderful insight
into Bridget’s rich personal style.
Growing up near Dubbo, NSW, to parents who were both butchers
– hence the name of her business – one of Bridget’s pastimes was
scouring the countryside with her father in search of old wares,
something she still does to this day. The passion is clearly hereditary
as her father now has his own vintage shop in Wauchope, NSW, and
Bridget has fitted out her workspace with exquisite pieces gathered
over a lifetime of collecting. This respect for tradition, heritage and
occasion fuels the vision for every event she creates.
“I love being part of those emotional days on either side of the

event itself. I love seeing it all come together” ~ Bridget Ditte
While Bridget is the creative lead, she has a head chef, florist and
builder who turn her clients’ desires into reality. Her workshop, which
also encompasses the office and kitchen, is open by appointment
and, from the very first step inside, there’s a sense of an Aladdin’s
cave-style wonderment. Most of the walls are either painted dark or
panelled with rustic timber, and smooth concrete flooring leads to
the commercial kitchen at the back. Dotted throughout are Bridget’s
collections, which range from vintage ball gowns and typewriters
to clusters of beautifully aged crystal vases, and its these vignettes
that bring the space alive and give potential customers a glimpse
of how inspired their own function could be.
Even the food is influenced by history and family, as Bridget’s
husband, Michael (who is also the Butchers Daughter builder),
comes from a long line of dedicated home cooks. “Michael and his
parents are fabulous cooks and they’ve actually created a lot of the
recipes we use,” explains Bridget. “His father is Hungarian and his
mother is English, and they pickle and cure things that they’ve
grown and even make gin and vodka! They’re incredible.”
It’s this personal attention to detail that sets Butchers Daughter
apart. “I’m big on menu tastings,” says Bridget. “I like to be flexible
rather than just offer set packages because, to me, catering is
all about catering to what people want! Each menu we put
together is different every time.”
For more information, visit butchersdaughter.com.au.
TOP: Bridget at the Butchers Daughter workshop. The long floristry bench was made by her
husband, Michael, and the dress in the background was a gift from her sister-in-law, Kim.
RIGHT: This year’s Christmas “tree” is eclectic, quirky and deeply personal. Vintage chess
pieces and tiny toys serve as decorations, while tilting coiled wire acts as the topper. >

“I know exactly where I found every single thing, or who’s
given it to me – I’m quite sentimental” ~ Bridget Ditte
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TOP LEFT: Any beautiful vessel, no matter how humble,

has the potential to become something entirely new and
“Food and flowers go hand in hand. To create them for fabulous when given the Butchers Daughter treatment.
people’s events is a show-stopper privilege” ~ Bridget Ditte ABOVE: Christmas dessert is a luscious pavlova topped
with the freshest glistening berries of the season.
BRIDGET’S SECRETS TO…
christmas table decorating

1.
“I decorate a Christmas tree every year that sits proudly right
next to our dinner table. This year I’ve made it out of vintage
books that have been given to me as gifts [see page 34].”
2.
“Christmas food for me is always a seafood feast with a beautifully
dressed glazed ham and a load of delectable sides, bottles of
good local wine, plus a gin and tonic to start!”
3.
“My flowers for our Christmas table are hand-picked Australian
natives straight from my garden, then randomly placed in
different vessels down a long communal table.”
LEFT: Bridget’s ideal Christmas setting is abundant and rich. Arranged

around a glistening, glazed ham with plenty of vintage plates and
glassware, foliage and flowers, the mood is invitingly romantic.

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BELOW, FROM LEFT: On bed,
from back: ‘Zofia’ pillowcase,
$49.95/set of 2, Sheridan; ‘African
Indigo’ pillows, $119 each, Hendrix
& Harlow; duvet set, $195.20/
queen, fitted sheet, $130.13/queen,
and flat sheet, $143.15/queen
make it in Optic White, all Rectangl;
‘Wavelength’ shibori quilt, $375,
TREE ART Sally Campbell; ‘Aren’ leather
cushion in Dark Tan, $219, MRD
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Home. For a similar Chinese elm
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bench, try Orient House. For
homebeautiful.com.au wrapping details, see page 47.
‘Marvin’ side table in Teak/Tan,
$729.95, MRD Home. Me & Amber
greeting card, $6.95, Paper 2.
‘Mid-century’ table lamp, $249,
West Elm. Ceramic vase, $19.95,
The Design Twins. Bamboo
arm bangles, $15 each, My Island
Home. Books, stylist’s own. ‘Albino’
ethically sourced reindeer hide,
$750, The Design Hunter.
OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT: ‘Indigos’
throw (used as tablecloth),
$149.95, Sheridan. Wooden spice
bowl, $25, spoon, $15, both The
DEA Store. ‘Oval’ platter, $175,
‘Medium’ dish, $49.50, ‘Peasant’
bowl in Ink, $49.50, all Batch#.
Wine glasses, $20 each, Kontor 255.
‘Bud Squat’ vase, $199, Keep Resin.
SR Italian bronze cutlery, $119/set
of 5, Maison Et Jardin. ‘Indigo’
napkin, $48/set of 4, Linen & Moore.
‘Lassi’ cup, $60/large, The Design
Hunter. Belgian glass vase, $129/
large, Maison Et Jardin; flowers,
Tulipanna. ‘No.811 Hoffmann’ side
chairs in Dark Oak, $412 each,
Thonet. Stockists, page 230 >

BRIGHTEST VIEWS
SERVE UP RELAXED FESTIVE MEALS WITH
A COOLING INDIGO PALETTE, EARTHY CERAMICS AND
SIMPLE ARRANGEMENTS OF CHEERFUL WHITE BLOOMS
STYLING ASSISTANT TILLY ROBERTS
BELOW, FROM LEFT: ‘Max’ 2-seater sofa in Oslo, $10,385, Space. On sofa, from back: ‘Indigo’ cushion with stitching, $100, ‘Blue
Blood’ cushion, $110, both Sally Campbell; antique Persian cushion, $250, ‘Indigo Cloth’ vintage cushion, $165, both The Design
Hunter. ‘Jana’ long bench in Nude, $1320, ‘Marvin’ occasional chair in Rattan, $999, both MRD Home. ‘African Indigo’ pillows,
$119 each, Hendrix & Harlow. ‘Tylinek Deer’ artwork, $2415, Laura Kincade. For a similar pendant, try the ‘Bali Ball Oval 65’,
Gap Lighting Design. Coffee table, $1400, Wildwood Designs. On coffee table, from back: ‘Fish’ glasses, $15 each, Kontor 255;
‘Donna’ tray in Brass, $109/small, Citta Design; Belgian glass vase, $129/large, Maison Et Jardin; flowers, Tulipanna; ‘Glass
Bottle Clear’ vases, $3.40 each, ‘Taper’ candles, $8.07/set of 4, all Koch & Co; Hare & Klein ‘Etched’ rug, $6950/240cm x 300cm,
Designer Rugs. Tree, courtesy of Christmas Tree Man. ‘Seagrass’ oversized basket, $149, West Elm. For ornament and wrapping
details, see page 47. For similar bookshelf, try Wildwood Designs. On bookshelf, from top: Small vintage books, $59 each, large
vintage books, $140/set of 2, all Maison Et Jardin; ‘Seeder’ candle holder, $60, brass chai pot, $90, both The Design Hunter;
vintage soda bottle, $165, Lumu Interiors; glass cloche with metal base, $236, My Brother Albert; ‘Rudolph’ reindeer figure,
$30/small, My Island Home; ‘Reindeer’ moss, $12/70g, West Elm; all other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230 >
CHRISTMAS MORNING
GREET THE DAY IN EASE SURROUNDED BY
TEXTILES AND TREASURES TO WARM THE HEART

SUMMER FEELING
MAKE THE MOST OF THE BALMY AUSTRALIAN
WEATHER AND EMBRACE THE GREAT OUTDOORS
ABOVE, FROM LEFT: ‘Snow Fawn’ Santa sack, $69.95, The

Woodsfolk. ‘Jana’ long bench in Nude, $1320, MRD Home. ‘Indigos’
throw, $149.95, Sheridan. Cow bells, $240, Kontor 255. ‘Shade’ side
plate, $12.95, and cup, $9.95, in Sage, both Salt & Pepper. ‘Celia’
crossover slides, $99.95, Country Road. Canvas sneakers, $39, Target.
Striped stockings in Taupe, $68 each, Papier D’Amour. ‘The Boater’
raffia hat, $69.95, Witchery. Uashmama ‘Lux’ tote, $199, The Design
Hunter. ‘Wonderful’ denim bag, $189, Pony Rider. Green straw hat,
stylist’s own. TOP CENTRE, FROM LEFT: Top shelves: Small vintage
books, $59 each, large vintage books, $140/set of 2, all Maison Et
Jardin; ‘Seeder’ candle holder, $60, The Design Hunter; ‘Midnight
CHLOE WEARS COTTON ON KIDS
Feather’ wreath, $79.95, The Woodsfolk; Chinese temple jar, $195,

My Island Home; wire Ferris wheel ornament, $8, My Brother Albert;
brass vintage bells, $40 each, The Design Hunter; ‘Lalita’ feather
crown, $199, Losari. Bottom shelves: Brass fruit basket, $49.95,
The Design Twins; brass candlestick, $85, Kontor 255; for similar
Chinese paintbrushes, try Lumu Interiors; Vietnamese ceramic
jar, from $45, vintage soda bottle $165, ‘Benin’ bronze cuff, $195,
all Lumu Interiors; brass chai pot, $90, The Design Hunter; German
jar, from $75, Kontor 255. All other accessories, stylist’s own.
ABOVE, FROM TOP: ‘Native’ and ‘Willy Wag’ gift wrap, $5.95/70cm
x 49cm, ‘Native Merry Bright’ card, $7.95, ‘Native Joyeux Noel’ card,
$6.95, ‘Native’ gift tags in Flag and Circle, $15.95/set of 6, all Bespoke
Letterpress. Ribbons, Koch & Co. Brass paper clip, $24/large, and
scissors, $45, both Lightly. ‘Rogue’ paper garland, $7.95/140cm,
Albi. Canvas gift bag, $8.95, Into The Daylight. Feather bauble,
$75 each, Papier D’Amour. All other accessories, stylist’s own.
LEFT, FROM LEFT: On floor, from left: Oversized paper star, $45,
Ruby Star Traders. ‘Harmony’ gift wrap in Eucalyptus/Gold and
White/Gold, $6.95/3m, ‘Kraft’ gift wrap in Navy, from $1.70/m,
‘Satin Pearl’ ribbon in Antique Gold, $5.70/3m, ‘Primo’ ribbon
in Charcoal, from $0.80/m, ‘Alice’ ribbon in Mushroom/White,
from $0.80/m, ‘Berries’ gift wrap in Kraft/White, from $1.90/m,
all Vandoros Fine Packaging. For similar hessian ribbon, try
Craft Queen. ‘Coloured Cotton’ ribbons in Moss, $7.56/5mm,
$10.63/38mm, ‘Hanging Metal Lace Tree’ ornament, $3.95/set of 3,
gift tags, $4.25/set of 20, jute ribbon in Terra Cotta, $5.95/10m,
all Koch & Co. ‘Native’ and ‘Willy Wag’ gift wrap, $5.95/70cm
x 49cm, ‘Native’ gift tags in Flag and Circle, $15.95/set of 6, all
Bespoke Letterpress; ‘Thrive’ gift wrap in Sage, $5.95/71cm x 49cm,
Kikki K. Tree, courtesy of Christmas Tree Man. ‘Seagrass’ oversized
basket, $149, West Elm. ‘Albino’ ethically sourced reindeer hide,
$750, The Design Hunter. On tree: Felted wool decorations,
$6.50 each, Natures Laundry; Timber star decorations, $5.45
each, Mediterranean Markets. On wall: Metal star decoration
in Antique White, $50.47/large, Koch & Co; Kylie Johnson
‘Monogram’ ceramic star decorations, $11.77 each, ‘Jam Jar’
felt garland in Snow White, $35.45, all Biome. All other details,
see opposite and page 44. Stockists, page 230 >

RED ONION, CAMEMBERT
& PROSCIUTTO FLAT BREAD
See recipe on page 216

BROCCOLINI, ASPARAGUS
& SPINACH SALAD WITH
SPICE-ROASTED SEEDS
A S H A R E D TA B L E
THROW OPEN THE DOORS AND DINE
ALFRESCO ON A MENU BURSTING
WITH MEDITERRANEAN FLAIR
OPPOSITE, FROM TOP: ‘Indigos’ throw (used as tablecloth), $149.95,

Sheridan. Wooden spice bowl, $25, spoon, $15, oil jug, $7.50, brass and
glass jug, $65, all The DEA Store. Perigord champagne flutes, $12.50
each, Leonardo tumblers in Green, $19.95 each, all The Bay Tree. All
other accessories, stylist’s own. SEAFOOD IN BISQUE
THIS PAGE, TOP RIGHT, FROM TOP: Glass jar, $29, Honeybee See recipe on page 218
Homewares. ‘Skittle’ bottle, $35, Seasonal Concepts. Clay Canoe salad
bowl in Brown, $169/medium, Koskela. Timna Taylor hand-built chawan,
$199, The DEA Store. Linen tea towel in Natural, $15, The Lost & Found
Department. Bob Gilmour wooden stirrers, $45 each, Hamptons House.
BOTTOM RIGHT, FROM LEFT: Robert Gordon dinner plates, $29 each,
oil jug, $7.50, all The DEA Store. For similar baking tray, try The Bay
Tree. Vintage cutlery, $48/set of 4, The Lost & Found Department
Perigord champagne flutes, $12.50, The Bay Tree. Stockists, page 230 >
THIS PAGE: Clay Canoe tumbler, $55, Koskela. Linen
napkin in Navy, $45/set of 4, The Lost & Found Department.
OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT: ‘Indigos’ throw (used as tablecloth),
$149.95, Sheridan. Robert Gordon dinner plates, $29 each,
wooden spice bowl, $25, spoon, $15, oil jug, $7.50, all The DEA
Store. ‘Landscape On Porcelain’ paddle platter, $169, Lime
Lifestyle. ‘Peasant’ bowls in Ink, $49.50 each, Batch#. For similar
baking tray, try The Bay Tree. Perigord champagne flutes, $12.50
each, Leonardo tumblers in Green, $19.95 each, all The Bay Tree.
Wine glasses, $20 each, Kontor 255. Linen napkins in Navy,
$45/set of 4, muslin napkins, $25/set of 4, vintage cutlery,
$48/set of 4, all The Lost & Found Department. Clay Canoe
salad bowl in Brown, $169/medium, Koskela. Bob Gilmour
wooden stirrers, $45 each, Hamptons House. Metal bucket, $20,
Honeybee Homewares. ‘Skittle’ bottle, $35, Seasonal Concepts.
All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230 >
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PRESENT INDIVIDUAL SERVES OF
SWEETER DELIGHTS WITH SUMMER
FRUITS AS A FEATURE AND GARNISH
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ABOVE, FROM LEFT: ‘Metal Hanging Heart’ ornament, $6.46/set of

CHLOE WEARS COTTON ON KIDS
2, ‘Rustic’ bamboo poles, $8.95/set of 5, Koch & Co. ‘Jute Snowflake’

ornament, $9.95, Ruby Star Traders. ‘Porcelain Hanging Ball’ ornament,
$2.05, Mediterranean Markets. ‘Cris Cross’ bamboo lanterns, $39.95
each, Haven & Space. Canvas drop sheet, $15.40, Bunnings. ‘Webb’
string lights, $19.95, Freedom. ‘Prevelly’ beach towel, $99.95, ‘Reilly’
cushion, $49.95, both Sheridan. ‘Southern Star’ cushion, $109, ‘Star
Gazer’ floor cushion, $189, Pony Rider. ‘Tide’ cushion cover, from
$141, Linen & Moore. Uashmama wine bag, $59, The Design Hunter.
‘Fish’ glasses, $15, Kontor 255. Stockists, page 230 >

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BELOW, FROM LEFT: ‘Kraft’ gift wrap
in Navy, from $1.70/m, ‘Satin Pearl’
ribbon in Antique Gold, $5.70/3m, both
Vandoros Fine Packaging. For similar
hessian ribbon, try Craft Queen.
‘Coloured Cotton’ ribbons in Moss,
$7.56/5mm, $10.63/38mm, ‘Hanging
Metal Lace Tree’ ornament, $3.95/set
of 3, all Koch & Co. ‘Fallow’ ethically
sourced reindeer hide, $290, The
Design Hunter. Wreath, $100/900mm,
Chas Clarkson. String lights, $69/10m,
The Woodsfolk. ‘The Collector’ bench,
$350, Hendrix & Harlow. ‘Cris Cross’
bamboo lantern, $39.95/large, Haven
& Space. Stockists, page 230
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BELOW, FROM FRONT: ‘Sinclair’ round bar table, $1295, Oly ‘Dolly’ leather dining
chairs, $2385 each, all Coco Republic. Heart ornament, $9, candlesticks, from
$171.60, all My Brother Albert. Feather wings, $27.99 each, Spotlight. ‘Cambridge’
herringbone dining table, $4999, Aura ‘Kali’ dinner plates in Rose, $24.95 each,
Robert Gordon ‘Glow’ side plates, $22.95 each, and ‘Hardware Lane’ plate, $36.95,
all Domayne. ‘Charm’ cutlery in Black, $99/set of 16, Freedom. For a similar table
runner and napkins, try Linen & Moore. ‘Tilda’ tea lights, $30 each, Globe West.
For a similar vase, try Waterford. Resin deer, $54.95/28cm, David Jones. Blush
bowl, $29, Orson & Blake. Quartz platter with gold trim, $399, The Vignette
Room. ‘Lissadel’ flutes, $179/set of 2, Waterford. French wine bucket, $595, The
Country Trader. ‘Flurry’ paper decorations, $40 each, ‘Round’ paper decoration,
$20, ‘Origami Snowflake’ paper decorations in White and Spot Gold, $10 each, all
Papier D’Amour. Jonathan Adler ‘Jacques Lucite’ side table in Smoke, $2125, Coco
Republic. ‘Havana’ jar, $79.95, The Vignette Room. For similar crystal decanters
and glasses, try Royal Doulton. Waylande Gregory ‘Abstract Chubby’ bowl, $545,
Becker Minty. ‘Leaf’ copper wreath, $170/large, ‘Angel Wings’ metal ornaments,
from $12, all Foiling Star (Etsy). Tree, courtesy of Christmas Tree Man. ‘Royal’
pot, from $140, Design Twins. Baubles, from $9.95 each, ornamental birds, from
$12.95 each, all David Jones. ‘Copper Wire’ string lights, $69.95/24m, Freedom.
SNOWY SUMMER
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH TWINKLING DECORATIONS AND
CRYSTAL DETAILS TO MAKE MERRY MOMENTS GLOW EVEN BRIGHTER
ABOVE, FROM TOP: Resin deer, $49.95/23cm, David Jones. ‘Merry’ garland, $35, Papier D’Amour. Top shelf, from left: For a similar cloche, try My
Brother Albert; vintage books, $45, The Country Trader; books, Oscar & Friends; shungite merkaba, $445/10cm, Becker Minty; mini tree decorations,
$16.95/set of 3, ‘Svenska Hem’ glass cloche, $19.95, both Kikki K; ‘Triangle Pattern’ bauble, $14.95, David Jones; ‘Studded Long Neck’ gold vase $159, The
Vignette Room. Middle shelf, from left: ‘Christmas’ candle holder, $24.95, Kikki K. Morgan & Finch antique ‘Horse Head’ bookends, $69.95/set of 2, Bed
Bath N’ Table; ‘Ribbed’ bauble, $7.95, ‘Glitter’ bauble, $12.95, both David Jones; ‘Copper Wire’ string lights, $69.95/24m, Freedom; ‘Origami Snowflake’
paper decorations in White, $10, Papier D’Amour; ‘Party’ fans in Black and White, $32/set of 8, Lark Store; ‘Flinders’ desk bell, $169, The Vignette Room;
Jansen & Co brass candlesticks, $59.95/large, $49.95/small, both Design Twins. Bottom shelf: Rose quartz bookends, $140/set of 2, The Vignette Room;
books, Oscar & Friends; ‘Arnico’ wall decor, $89/37cm, Freedom; for similar crystal decanter and vase, try Waterford; ‘Angel Wings’ metal ornaments,
from $12, Foiling Star (Etsy); Morgan & Finch ‘Pine Cone’ doorstop, $19.95, Bed Bath N’ Table; baubles, from $19.95/set of 12, David Jones. ‘Paper Stars’
LED garland, $15.45, Mediterranean Markets. For a similar ladder, try Zanui. All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230 >

BELOW, FROM LEFT: Timothy Oulton ‘Serpentine’ sofa, $6595, Coco Republic. Greg Natale ‘Monte Carlo’ cushion, $129.95, The Vignette Room. Velvet
black cushion, $99, Bandhini Homewear Design. ‘Noel’ cushion, $29.95, David Jones. Brooke wears: Tutu De Monde ‘Treasure Trove’ dress, $162.50, and
‘Queen B’ shrug, $145, both Papier D’Amour; ‘Primo’ ballet flats, $14.99, Cotton On. Real Living ‘Urban Trends’ laminate flooring, from $39/sqm, Carpet
Court. ‘Elle’ nest coffee tables, $2530/set, Globe West. Silver tray, $45/medium, gold candle holder (used as vase), $55, both Orson & Blake. Pink
ornaments, $17 each, My Brother Albert. Copper pine cones, $20 each, Papier D’Amour. Books, Oscar & Friends. Jonathan Adler ‘Muse’ candle, $159, The
Vignette Room. Resin deer, $54.95/28cm, David Jones. ‘Cecile Lace’ gift wrap in Gold and Silver, from $1.90/m, ‘Grosgrain’ ribbon in Black, from $0.50/m,
‘Candy Stripe’ gift wrap in Copper, $6.95/3m, ‘Pearls’ gift wrap in Quartz/Copper, $6.95/3m, ‘Christmas Pine’ gift wrap in Silver, from $1.90/m, ‘Waxed
Cotton’ ribbon in Black, from $0.40/m, ‘Starry Night’ gift wrap in Graphite/Gold, $6.95/3m, all Vandoros Fine Packaging. ‘Gold Diamonds’ gift wrap,
$14.95/10m, Inky Co. ‘Christmas’ gift wrap, $14.95/pack of 3, Kikki K. ‘Folley’ bells, $2.79/set of 20, Spotlight. For similar gift tags and ribbons, try Paper 2.
Tree, courtesy of Christmas Tree Man. ‘Royal’ pot, from $140, Design Twins. Baubles, from $9.95 each, ornamental birds, from $12.95 each, all David Jones.
‘Angel Wings’ metal ornaments, from $12, Foiling Star (Etsy). ‘Copper Wire’ string lights, $69.95/24m, Freedom. ‘Glenbrae’ basket, $74.95, Bed Bath N’
Table. Large baubles, $34.95/set of 12, My Christmas. Small baubles, $15 each, My Brother Albert. Hudson wears: White shirt, $49.95, ‘Spot’ shorts, $49.95,
both Country Road. ‘Bogart Tulip’ chair, $1950, Globe West. ‘Zala’ cushion in Gold, from $39.95, Adairs.

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ABOVE, FROM TOP LEFT: ‘Webb’ string lights, $19.95, Freedom. ‘Hanging Star’ copper decoration, $2.97/set of 2, Koch & Co. ‘Folley’ bells, $2.79/set of 20,
‘Joy’ baubles, $6.95 each, all Spotlight. Small baubles in Black, $15 each, heart ornament, $9, all My Brother Albert. ‘Christmas’ candle holders, $24.95 each,
Kikki K. Candlestick in Black, $169/set of 2, Keep Resin. ‘Lens’ boxes in White, $128, and Black, $151, both Hay. Megan Hess ‘The Palazzo Jewels’
rug, $6810/280cm, Designer Rugs. ‘Santana Silver Foil’ throw, $129.95, Adairs. ‘Toulouse’ chaise, $2725, Coco Republic. ‘Clyde’ cushion, $129, Klovah.
‘Star’ cushion, $159, Bandhini Homewear Design. ‘Rivet’ cushion, $140.80, Issie-Mae. ‘Luna’ fabric in Rose Quartz (used as curtain), from $205/m, Mokum
Textiles. Greg Natale ‘Hudson’ side table, $1485, quartz platter with gold trim, $399, both The Vignette Room. DT Home ‘Slimline’ copper vase, $39.95,
Design Twins. Morgan & Finch ‘Miss Metallic’ teacup and saucer, $19.95/set, Bed Bath N’ Table. Stockists, page 230 >
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WA R M W E L C O M E
REVEAL A GLIMPSE OF THE
EXCITEMENT INSIDE THAT
AWAITS YOUR GUESTS
FROM BACK: ‘Blossom’ wreath,

$99, Freedom. ‘Sonoma’ marble
console, $3171, Cromwell.
On console, from back: ‘Star’
stocking holders, $49.95 each,
David Jones; candlesticks,
from $171.60, all My Brother
Albert. Jonathan Adler ‘Charade’
table lamp, $795, Coco Republic.
‘Sequin’ stockings, $35 each,
BabysGotCakeGifts (Etsy).
‘Folley’ bells, $2.79/set of 20,
Spotlight. ‘Grosgrain Stripes’
ribbon in Baby Pink, $6.71/20m,
Koch & Co. ‘Waxed Cotton’
ribbon in Black, from $0.40/m,
Vandoros Fine Packaging. For make it
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OPPOSITE, FROM TOP: Gravy sauce boat, $51, French silver tray, $195,
crystal decanter, $225, all The Bay Tree. Vera Wang ‘Grosgrain’ oval dish,
$199, Wedgwood. Horn handle carving set, $175, The Bay Tree. Tablecloth
stylist’s own, for similar try Linen & Moore. ABOVE LEFT, FROM LEFT:
‘Cambridge’ dining table, $4999, Domayne. ‘Olly Dolly’ dining chair,
$2385, Coco Republic. Robert Gordon ‘Glow’ dinner plate in Silver, $26.95
each, Domayne. Napkin in Blush, $45/set of 4, The Lost & Found
Department. Waterford ‘Essentially’ crystal champagne flute, $179/set of 2,
WWRD. Crystal salt and pepper shaker, $50/set, The Bay Tree. ‘Pearl’ oval
plater, $65.95/small, Zjoosh. Linen tea towel, $32, Grosgrain Home. Turkey
plater, $325/set (full set not shown), The Bay Tree. French antique silver
carving set, $499, Maison Et Jardin. ‘Tile’ tumbler, $5.95 each, Bed Bath N’
Table. ‘Flurry’ paper decoration, $40, Papier D’Amour. ABOVE RIGHT,
FROM LEFT: Napkin in Blush, $45/set of 4, The Lost & Found Department.
‘Shell Pattern’ knife, $275/set of 11, fork, $125/set of 6, both The Bay Tree.
Robert Gordon ‘Glow’ dinner plate in Silver, $26.95 each, Domayne. Gravy
sauce boat, $51 The Bay Tree. Waterford ‘Essentially’ crystal champagne
flute, $179/set of 2, WWRD. BOTTOM RIGHT, FROM LEFT: Robert
Gordon ‘Glow’ dinner plate in Silver, $26.95 each, Domayne. Linen tea
towel, $32, Grosgrain Home. Turkey plater, $325/set (full set not shown),
The Bay Tree. French antique silver carving set, $499, Maison Et Jardin.
‘Pearl’ oval plater, $65.95/small, Zjoosh. Waterford ‘Essentially’ crystal GINGER & LIME
GLAZED HAM
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HEART AND HOME
A FEAST BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR
WILL BRING PLENTY OF CHEER
TO THE DINNER TABLE
ROASTED PEARS, FENNEL

& RED ONIONS
ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Crystal decanter, $225,

French silver tray, $195, all The Bay Tree. Robert Gordon ‘Glow’
dinner plate in Silver, $26.95 each, Domayne. Napkin in Blush,
$45/set of 4, copper bowl, $21, both The Lost & Found Department.
Salad servers in Gold, $84 (fork not shown), Grosgrain Home. Tablecloth
stylist’s own, for similar try Linen & Moore. RIGHT: Cambridge’ dining
table, $4999, Domayne. ‘Olly Dolly’ dining chair, $2385, Coco Republic.
Plates in Pink, $39.95/set of 4, Zjoosh. Salt & Pepper ‘Host’ cutlery set
in Gold (only forks shown), $169.95/16 piece set, Domayne. ‘Tile’ tumbler,
$5.95 each, Bed Bath N’ Table. Marble board with handle, $89, Maison
Et Jardin. OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT: Napkin in Blush, $45/set of 4, The
Lost & Found Department. Salt & Pepper ‘Host’ cutlery set in Gold
(only forks shown), $169.95/16 piece set, Domayne. Marble board
with handle, $89, Maison Et Jardin. Waterford ‘Essentially’ crystal
champagne flute, $179/set of 2, WWRD. Crystal decanter, $225, The
Bay Tree. Plates in Pink, $39.95/set of 4, Zjoosh. Stockists, page 230 >

PAVLOVA WREATH
WITH STRAWBERRIES,
POMEGRANATE & FIGS
FROM LEFT: ‘Hurricane’ pewter and glass
lamp, $250/small and $350/large, Ruby
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armchair, $5900, ‘Cocktail’ table, $4390, all
Janus Et Cie. On sofa, from left: ‘Bondi Ash’
cushion, in Black and White, $78 each, Great
Outdoor Cushions. ‘Grevillea’ cushion in Gold
and Silver, $79 each, Bandhini Homewares.
‘Santana Silver Foil’ throw, $129.95, Adairs.
‘Palam’ lumbar cushion in Rose Gold, $116.60,
Issue-mae. ‘Madrid’ cushion in Gold, $79,
Bandhini Homewares. ‘Lurex’ scarf, $69.95,
Witchery. Christian Louboutin shoes, $1675,
Black Communications. On table, from left:
Waterford ‘London’ crystal tumblers, $241/set
of 2, WWRD. Crystal martini glass (used as
bowl), $129, Becker Minty. ‘Art Deco’ pewter
round tray, $475, Ruby Star Traders. Waterford
‘London’ crystal decanter, $449, WWRD. ‘Gold
Lustre’ candle holder, $55, Orson & Blake. Kate
Spade clutch, $579, string fairy lights, $49.95,
both Papier D’Amour. All other accessories,
stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230 >
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basket in Natural, $75, Olli Ella. Olli Dolly, ‘Bella The Unicorn’ toy in Pink, $149.95, and Numero 74 ‘Canopy’ tent in White, $218, both Design Twins.
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Cromwell. All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230

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vase cover
Paper vase cover
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table clock Yield Design
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Hunting
soap For George.
Ashley & Co mini bar soap in Parakeets
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Body wash
Bondi Wash
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Cranmore Home.
bottle
calendar opener
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cushion
‘Elena’ tufted
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Sage & Clare. wall
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Jones & Co.
CANDLE
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Riviera, $19.95, Adairs.
JEWELLERY DISH
Penny peacock
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Dear September.
soaps
Olive oil
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THE
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LANTERN
‘Adriatic’ lantern
in Brown,
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THROW Bunnings.
Bohome
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throw, $129.95,
White Bohemian.
FRAME
Morgan & Finch flora print frame
in Natural/Blue, $34.95/5in x 7in,
Bed Bath N’ Table.
hb loves
KEYRING
‘Bangladesh Belle‘
embellished box
tassel keyring ‘Jester’ beaded box,
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Table Tonic.
basket CUSHION
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from $61.95, Koh Living. Pony Rider. Stockists, page 230 >
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whisky tumblers
Nachtmann ‘Highland’ mixed whisky
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DISH
Stoneware rectangular dish in
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hb loves
slippers socks
HS by
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‘Have A Totally
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watch Hot Christmas‘
pack of 3, Myer.
Men’s chilli-infused
MW1 39mm olive oil, $39.90,
‘Model 204’ Homegrown
watch, $339, Handmade
Mister Wolf. (Etsy).
Fountain pen
Lamy studio fountain
pen in Imperial Blue,
$179, Notemaker.
steal
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short sleepwear in Brushed Penguin.
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print jewellery stand
Martin Moore ‘Bloomingville’ jewellery stand
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Norsu Interiors.
lip balm
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Go-To Skincare.
steal WINE
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Polished Rose Gold and Blush
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LSA International
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of two, Amara Living.
agenda
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$14.95, Maxwell & Williams.
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tins
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money box CHAIR

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rope
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Ziporah Lifestyle. bottle
‘Aloha V8’
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hb loves
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Clinique super city block SPF
eye shade 30+ sunscreen, $40, Clinique.
Banana leaf eye shade, $45, Masini & Chern. Stockists, page 230 >

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Eco Outdoor.
bottle
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Biome.
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$89, Koskela.
wall decor
‘Paradiso Monsteria’
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Emporium Home.
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‘Wood + Sand’
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tray
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backpack Scout House.
Herschel ‘Retreat’ backpack
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Terra Hydro ‘150:100’
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hb loves
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Leather & Steel,
$70, Hunting
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Hard To Find. Loose Leaf book by Wona Bae and
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toaster
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luxe
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Stainless steel
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$65, WSworkshop.
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Smeg stand mixer
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Industrial task
table lamp
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$149, West Elm.
gin
Distillery Botanica
gin, $84.95,
Distillery Botanica.
desk fan
‘Fanimation’ retro desk fan,
$129, Fat Shack Vintage.
PRINT
Vintage Harley Davidson 1924
motorcycle patent print, from
$48 (unframed), Book Smith Studio.
hb loves
steal pots
Home Republic ‘Coda’
pots in Charcoal,
Blush and White,
$39.95, Adairs.
swiss
jaffle iron army Knife
‘Evowood 10’ Swiss army
‘Hotsando’ jaffle iron,
knife, $99.95, Victorinox.
$115.95, Chef’s Armoury.
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train tape
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fishing
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‘F’ wooden
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sleeping bag
‘Shark Tale’
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$99.95, Adairs Kids.
sunglasses
Sophie the giraffe
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backpack
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hb loves $39.99, Typo.
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materials, such as paper, ceramic, furnishings for projects and soon the way Australians shopped Popping into Anthropologie
metal, glass and timber. Having had an impressive list of suppliers online and, with several weeks is on many shoppers to-do
spent a number of years in Japan, that weren’t available in Australia. to wait for shipping, we learnt list when overseas, but with
owner Bree Claffey speaks and “Having worked with these to appreciate the art of delayed the US chain now offering
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(anthropologie.com). Be sure to
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check out their cabinetry knobs,
artisans. This is the sort of site and that they were well-made experiences still exist, many as they’re some of the cutest on
that’s easy to get lost in, with in sustainable factories,” of the 130,000 products on the planet. New Zealand’s Citta
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Bree. In true, quirky style, Mr Kitly Bookmark: an online experience that napery in neutral tones with
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CHRISTMAS
AFTER FIVE YEARS IN LOS ANGELES, RONEL AND GARY BROUGHT
BACK A TASTE FOR HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR – AND A BIGGER AND
BETTER SET OF FESTIVE TRADITIONS FOR THEIR SYDNEY HOME
STORY SHELLEY TUSTIN STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITBREAD

MERRY AND BRIGHT Ronel and Gary’s renovated home in
Sydney’s eastern suburbs reflects the joyousness of this time
of year. Ronel’s interior style, particularly her preferred profusion
of white, is a perfect match for the Australian aesthetic, with
the neutral hues bouncing sunlight throughout the living room
and touches of pale blue, through cushions from The General
Trading Company, provide a subtle nod to the nearby ocean. All
new architraves, installed to give the modern home a touch of
classic charm, beautifully frame the leafy view from the balcony.
Ronel’s ideal Christmas decor is an extension of this soothing
scheme – classic decorations from The Country Trader and Ruby
Star Traders are delightful additions and create an elegant tree. >
T
hrough all their years of ex-pat living – from their native
South Africa to their final, forever home in Sydney’s
eastern beaches – Ronel, Gary and their two adult
children, Mathew and Chanel, have celebrated Christmas
on nearly every continent. But nowhere has influenced
their Yuletide celebrations more than America, particularly
Los Angeles, where they most recently spent five years. “Americans
really know how to do Christmas,” says Ronel.
Genuinely crazy about the festive season herself, Ronel was happy
to get into the holiday spirit, LA style, and equally happy to bring
that spirit of excess back to their home in Australia. “Christmas has
definitely gotten bigger in our home,” says Ronel. “I have fresh trees,
garlands and wreaths delivered, which I use to decorate the mantles
and the staircase. We have a small tree in the hallway and two big
trees, one upstairs and one downstairs. I also have huge pots with
gorgeous hydrangeas at the front door and in the garden.”
“WE HANG lights IN ALL THE TREES AROUND THE BACK GARDEN.
AND WE ALL HAVE CHRISTMAS pajamas , INCLUDING THE PETS!” ~ RONEL
Decorating the home this Christmas is a particular joy; while Ronel

has become skilled at creating a home wherever they may be, this
home is the first one that truly reflects her personal style, thanks to
a recent renovation on this former ugly duckling.
Though the pre-renovation home had many appealing characteristics,
its interior design was not among them. With modern square-set
ceilings, small skirtings and a questionable palette of black-veined
marble, yellow walls and terracotta tiles, the home was a million miles
from Ronel’s own refined, traditional taste. “My style is more French
provincial, kind of dreamy and romantic,” she says. When they
returned from LA, the home was tenanted and they had no real desire
to move back in. The original plan was to fix up the bathrooms and
kitchens to prepare the home for sale but, as often happens, the
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renovation soon took on a life of its own. “We got so carried away and
ended up gutting the whole home,” says Ronel.
While Ronel had a strong sense of what she wanted, interior
designer Sarah-Jayne Marriott was brought in to bring Ronel’s vision
to life. “The home was really dark and cold – it didn’t have any heart,”
says Sarah-Jayne. “We started off by trying to bring lots of warmth
into the home, lightening the walls, adding more windows where we
could and bringing in beautiful flooring.” The project was unique in
that Ronel already had a full home of furniture, collected in the US.
The end result is a home that feels calm and welcoming. “There’s
a harmonious feeling throughout the rooms – there’s different
elements, but also a beautiful thread running through,” says
Sarah-Jayne. And so, with this abode, the family has finally found
their permanent home and an antidote to their wanderlust. “There’s
nothing better than Sydney on a glorious day – it’s breathtaking,”
says Ronel. “I’m not moving again.” And that’s the best Christmas
present the family could ask for. HALLWAY Her time in America heavily influenced Ronel’s interior
style, with many of her cherished pieces boasting a grand sense of
scale. “Everything is bigger and better in America,” she says. A Coco
Republic console table (above & top) is teamed with an enormous
mirror and oversized lamps from US company Currey & Co. Festive
cheer welcomes guests via a festive garland from Papier D’Amour,
a ‘Christmas’ Palm Beach candle and a tiny real tree from Bunnings. >
“I LOVE THAT THE
KITCHEN LIGHT IS
solid , BUT YOU CAN
SEE THROUGH IT, SO
IT DOESN’T rest rict
THE VIEW” ~ RONEL
KITCHEN
With its Shaker-style cabinetry and
Carrara marble counters, the kitchen
(left) embodies a graceful Hamptons-
style – but with a few bold twists. Classic
knobs and drawer pulls from Mother
Of Pearl & Sons Trading are contrasted
with long, ornate handles (below left)
bought from a store in LA. “They do all
the really over-the-top stuff there and
I wanted something special,” says Ronel
(pictured). An enormous cage light from
Imagine This adds drama and echoes the
dark metal cabinetry. “I wanted something
special, but I thought a chandelier would
be too much, then I saw this and it was
perfect,” says Ronel. On the practical
side, the kitchen is well equipped for
entertaining; the adjoining laundry was
moved to make way for a walk-in pantry,
as well as an ensuite for son Mathew’s
room. A large freestanding oven is
big enough to cook for a crowd, while
the comfy bar stools from Canalside
Interiors are perfect for family meals
and more casual gatherings.
FORMAL DINING
Located on the home’s lower level, the
dining area’s distance from the kitchen
is more than compensated for by the
direct access to the outdoors, the stunning
view of the pool and the leafy embrace
of the trees. This is where the couple do
all their entertaining (opposite) and it’s
a space well suited to the task, with
the grand dimensions of a table from
Restoration Hardware and chairs found
at Giannetti Home (all from the US),
as well as the nearby convenience of
a powder room and bar.

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cocktail hour
The a fully equipped and plumbed
bar was a clever use of an unused
kitchenette. Ronel chose the
marble tiles from Di Lorenzo
to tie in with the rest of the
home and requested mirrored
cabinets for displaying her
crystal. Designer Sarah-Jayne
created the beautiful powder-
coated aluminium joinery, which
provides a masculine contrast
to the dominant palette of
white and soft grey. >
ENSUITE Marble and Hollywood glamour are the themes linking all
the bathrooms in the home, with Ronel and designer Sarah-Jayne
raiding tile merchants for marble and stone tiles in a wide range
of different shapes, several of which were used in the main ensuite
(this page & opposite, bottom left). “It was important the bathroom
designs were cohesive but individually had a special character, so
we spent many days sourcing interesting tiles,” says Sarah-Jayne.
“My favourite feature in the home was the mother-of-pearl penny
rounds behind the bath in the main ensuite. The end result was
so beautiful and set the stone bath off perfectly.” The previous
poky, high window was lowered and enlarged, letting sunlight
sparkle off the room’s other elegant features: a Moda freestanding
bath from ACS Bathrooms, a marble vanity top, pieces from
Ronel’s collection of antique silver (found at flea markets in
the US), Citta Design ‘Jacquard’ towels from Maison Et Jardin
and, the dramatic centrepiece, a chandelier from Weylandts.
TILES
‘Climacotto’ volcanic
rock tiles in Grigio
Cielo, $280/sqm,
Di Lorenzo.
“WE WENT WITH
A LOT OF WHITE
ON WHITE, TO
sho wcase ALL
RONEL’S BEAUTIFUL
t reasures ”
~ SARAH-JAYNE, DESIGNER
MAIN BEDROOM
Now a palatial master suite, with sliding
doors that open to take in the adjoining
sitting room, it’s hard to believe this
room (right) almost prompted the couple
to sell the home. “It had just one window
and was half the size,” says Ronel.
Reclaiming the walk-in wardrobe – which
was moved to the adjoining subterranean
storage space – dramatically expanded
the size of the room, while the bespoke
sliding doors create a shifting boundary,
either flooding the room with light or
making a cosy enclave. Explains designer
Sarah-Jayne: “We were trying to create
a sort of secret entry where the doors
could be shut and hide the bedroom
when they’re entertaining. And when
they’re not, they can have the doors
open and the sitting room becomes an
extension of their bedroom.” Beautiful
bronze mirrors were sourced from the
US and shipped to Marrickville Joinery
to be turned into solid doors, which
were then painted a lovely wash to
match the antique patina of Ronel’s
favourite furnishings, including the
bed from Eloquence and oversized
Layla Grayce lamps, all from LA.
OFFICE & MEDIA ROOM

“This was meant to be the formal living
and dining, but we never used it,” says
Ronel. Turning the room into an office
(left) and media room for the kids made
much more sense for the way the family
lived. Joiner Ian Wu constructed a neat
desk space with plenty of storage at one
end of the room – to be used as Ronel’s
work space during the day – accompanied
by an elegant chair from Restoration
Hardware (try Temple & Webster for
similar). Floaty linen drapes add a touch
of romance, while filtering the light and
allowing for privacy. >

PATIO
Though the tall trees surrounding
the property enticed, the backyard
was a far cry from the lush and
leafy oasis it is today. Landscaping
it was the first task the couple
took on seven years ago, taking
the opportunity to put in a pool at
the same time. The space is now
the centre of summer entertaining
and the family’s Christmas Day
celebrations, with the Restoration
Hardware table and chairs
generous enough to host a crowd.
Ronel’s collection of glassware and
silver are all that’s needed to turn
a casual barbecue into an occasion.
FURNITURE
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‘Darwin’ outdoor
armchairs, $595 each,
Coco Republic.
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RONEL AND GARY’S HOME Ground floor
Who lives here? wir

Ronel and Gary; their children,
Mathew, 24, and Chanel, 20 (all pictured
opposite); and two cavalier King
Charles spaniels, Charlie and Sydney.
How do you style up the Christmas table? ensuite
main bed
Ronel: “I do something different every year.
We have a more formal Christmas Eve, so bar
wc
I use all the gorgeous silver and crystal with
lots of candles and beautiful white flowers.”
stairs
sitting
What’s your best Christmas styling tip? room
“Mix real and faux greenery and flowers,
if you can’t find all fresh. And don’t be dining
afraid to mix gold and silver decorations
with beautiful burlap ribbons.”
Let’s talk trees – real or quality fake? patio
“It has to be a real tree. It makes

pool
the home smell like Christmas.”
office
entry
first floor
bed
ensuite
media
room
l’dry
bath
bed
bed
p’try
ensuite
stairs
living kitchen
CONTACTS
Interior designer
Sarah-Jayne Marriott,
Sarah Jayne Studios,
0421 070 277,
sarahjaynestudios.design.
ENTRANCE CHANEL’S ROOM
Chanel adds the final Christmas touch The room at the front of the home for Builder
with a pine wreath from Rogue Home on Chanel’s bedroom (above) needed only Craig Weinberg,
the front door (top). Once an ugly glass cosmetic improvements but Ronel also Bathrooms In Style,
door, the newly renovated home needed had a window seat put in, with storage (02) 9389 1777,
a new model, which Ronel chose based underneath. A linen throw from Busatti bathroomsinstyle.com.au.
on a trip to Paris. “We went to the Picasso and pretty bedlinen from Pom Pom At
museum and all the doors there were blue,” Home complete the newly renovated
she recalls. Porter’s Paints Newport Blue picture. “I love it because it’s all white
evoked just the look she remembered. and a bit more feminine,” says Ronel.

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COMING
together
THIS FAMILY HAS CREATED THE ULTIMATE IN FLEXIBLE LIVING

BY BUILDING A LARGE EXTENSION ON THE BLOCK NEXT
DOOR AND CONNECTING IT TO THEIR CURRENT HOME
STORY GRAHAM WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY GREG COX
COURTESY OF BUREAUX
TWO BECOMES ONE The home of Tammy and Colin and their three children, Zac, seven, and twins Leyla and Jesse, both four, is the ultimate
in adaptable living, with three dining and three living spaces. The dining room (above left) is open on both sides – to the lap pool on one and
grassy courtyard on the other – creating a lovely indoor-outdoor flow. The outside can be enjoyed in the adjacent living area (above right), where
a collection of succulents sits atop a bookshelf that holds an array of objects, including a robot puzzle by Gaya – The Art Of Thinking. The lap
pool (opposite) is one of the family’s favourite outdoor spaces, where creepers add an organic touch and a sofa bed offers a little creature comfort
(for similar, try the ‘Carolina’ three-seater lounge by United Outdoor Furniture). >

A
s Colin and Tammy’s family grew, they realised
their three-bedroom home in northern Johannesburg
was not going to cope. But as the couple began to
consider their options, a dazzling piece of synchronicity
occurred – the property next door came on the market.
It was old and run-down but seeing the potential, they snapped
it up, demolished it and then approached architect Gregory Katz
to design a new two-storey extension that would connect to
their current residence by a bridge of rooms, creating the large family
home they needed. But it came with a condition: the homes had to be
easily turned back into two separate properties, if the need ever arose.
“We designed it in such a way,” says Gregory, “that the addition
could stand on its own at a later stage.” Separating them would involve
simply building a wall between the properties and glassing in the
alfresco downstairs section of the extension.
Homeowner Colin, a former engineer turned childrens’ play
equipment designer, collaborated with Gregory to create what Tammy
describes as a “space that is unique and forward-thinking”. “Greg and
Colin were both interested in how simple we could make the design,
to allow us to use the spaces differently all the time,” says Tammy.
The existing home remained the same – barring a kitchen revamp
– but a new dining and living area became the bridge joining the two
houses, which now sit in a U-shape around a grassy courtyard. The
new building comprises of an open-to-the-elements living area on the
ground floor, and an expansive suite of bedrooms and bathrooms above.
While Colin and Greg can take credit for the big details, it
was Tammy who created a liveable family home inside their modernist
shell. “They made the empty canvas,” she explains, “but I soften it.”
She achieved that by opting for a herringbone wooden floor in
the internal living areas – the perfect foil for the couple’s collection
of eclectic furniture – along with large, warming rugs and playful
combinations of old and new. And plants – lots of plants.
The couple may have designed their expansive residence with
the future in mind, but for the moment, the family seem happily
ensconced in their “divideable” home.

KITCHEN & DINING ROOM Colin and Tammy spend time with their three children in the white-on-white
kitchen (pictured opposite), which is in the original part of the home. During the building process, the ceiling
was removed to expose the roof trusses, giving the room a real sense of volume. Two oversized pendants
(Designer Lights’ Provincial-style ‘EL-Belljar Lantern LG’ is similar) create a focal point over the clean lines of
the island bench, which features a niche for the wooden stools. Green Cathedral’s ‘Bababees’ bar stool is similar.
Meanwhile, a ‘Comback’ chair by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell (available from Space Furniture) strikes a modern
note against the traditional-style dining chairs (Ikea’s ‘Lerhamn’ is similar) and extra-long, turned-leg table in the
dining room (below). “We chose a really large table because we needed a statement in that area,” says Tammy.
An oversized, subtly patterned rug in neutral tones anchors the room along with the multi-drawer recycled-timber
‘Iverson’ sideboard from Weylandts. The four framed prints are by South African artist Norman Catherine. >
“I SOFTENED THE LOOK OF THE co nc rete

walls BY USING LIGHT WOODEN FLOORING.
IT’S elegant AND PRACTICAL” ~ TAMMY
RUG
Get the look with
the ‘Asiatic Crochet’
wool rug in Beige,
$999/300cm x 200cm,
Rugs Express.
SITTING AREA This room is an intriguing mix of old and new. The
raw concrete walls are offset by a traditional Persian rug and classic
chesterfield (the ‘Oxford’ by Glicks Furniture is similar), while the
‘Flax’ chairs by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset (available from
Domo) combine chic lines with beautiful craftsmanship. Through
the industrial-look glass-and-metal screen is a second living area. The
built-in fireplace with concrete plinth is an object lesson in modernity
and a schmick contrast to the retro-style console (try Danish Vintage
Modern or Collectika for similar pieces). The black-and-white works
above it are by South African photojournalist John Brett Cohen.
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glass screens
Glass-and-black metal panel
doors are used throughout the
home to section off rooms. In
this sitting area, Tammy opted
for a fixed screen rather than
a full door. “The idea was to
echo the metal doors between
the kitchen and dining room
[visible on the previous page] to
divide the areas,” she says. Steel
panel doors, about $1000/sqm
(unglazed), are available from
Steel Windows Australia. >

MAIN BEDROOM The light-filled main bedroom is dressed simply in grey
bedlinen with natural-hued curtains. The built-in, painted-brick recess
behind the bed – one of architect Gregory Katz’s trademarks – makes
a handy bookshelf and adds a visual focal point to the space. A Japanese
stool, which once belonged to Tammy’s mother, and a classic Anglepoise
‘Duo’ wall light in Red (available from Cult) are varied additions.
TILES
Get the look with Johnson
Tiles gloss ceramic
150mm x 150mm wall tile
in Ultra White, $25.90/pack
of 44, Bunnings.
STUDY (available at Domo) and the

A simple trestle table (Plank And yellow kitchenette in the
Trestle does similar), a comfy chair background add shots of
and a view of the trees through the primary colour. Artwork by the
large window all meld to create the three children covers the wall.
calming study (top left). A monstera
leaf in a glass vase and organic BATHROOM
ceramic pots add subtle points Insets of coloured glass add
of interest to the minimal space. whimsy to the otherwise
monochromatic scheme of
PLAYROOM the main bathroom (top right).
Central to the upstairs extension The mosaic floor tiles are
is the playroom (left), where the a mini-me version of the square
pitched roof of the original home white wall tiles, both featuring
is replicated in slightly more dramatic dark grout. A marble-
modern lines. Play blocks designed topped table makes a unique
by Colin for his PlayOn brand corner piece (Le Forge’s ‘Napoli’ is
match the tones of the large rug, similar), topped with an oversized
while the blue sofa (Ikea’s ‘Ektorp’ pot and plant and a moody black-
is similar), the red ‘Togo’ sofa by and-white photograph, a gift to
Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Tammy and Colin from a friend. >

COVERED PATIO Colin and Tammy with twins Leyla and Jesse in the
open-to-the-elements area that is used by the family as an entertaining space.
A black metal shelving system holds dozens of plants, which are one of
Tammy’s decorating passions. The family-friendly sofa has been with her “for
years – it was bought by a decorator long ago”, as has the coffee table. The round
grey ottoman is a kids’ play piece from South African store Geppetto’s World.
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Who lives here? POOL

Tammy, a stay-at-home-mum; her husband, pantry
Colin, a designer of children’s play equipment;

and their children, Zac, seven (pictured left), sitting
area
and twins Leyla and Jesse, both four. KITCHEN
How would you describe your home? DINING
Tammy: “It’s light and inviting, and it’s a great meals
home to entertain family and friends.” area
What about your decorating style? COURTYARD

spare
“I don’t think I have one particular style room
– I just choose pieces that I like.”
storage
What is your favourite room? guest
room COVERED
“The covered patio – it’s our living area for
PATIO
entry
most of the year. The weather in Johannesburg
is so great for indoor-outdoor living.”
Is there anything you would change?
“I’m happy with everything!”
first floor
MAIN BED
wir
wc
ENS
BED
playroom
BED
study
BED/
bath
“PLANTS MAKE
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OUR HOUSE MUCH

friendlie r , AND
THEY blur THE LINES
BETWEEN OUTSIDE
AND INDOORS” ~ TAMMY
CONTACTS
Architect
Gregory Katz,
gregorykatz.co.za
UTILITY ROOM workbench retains all the hallmarks of Colin’s PlayOn range is
This small workroom, off the courtyard, its industrial roots, and was salvaged available at Geppetto’s
is where Tammy gets to work with her from a building yard by a friend, while World; geppettosworld.co.za.
beloved plants – potting and repotting the geometric sink was custom-made
to her heart’s content. The divine timber by a metalworker to the couple’s design.

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state of style
A SYDNEY FAMILY HAS CREATED AN
AMERICAN-STYLE SANCTUARY BY THE SEA
STORY & STYLING NATALIE WALTON PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES
EAST COAST ESCAPE In its previous incarnation, this house was a 1960s brick home. Homeowners Lisa and Adrian (pictured opposite & above
with daughters Charlotte and Perdita) decided to knock it down and a stunning new-build was created in its place. The untrained eye would
never know this eastern Sydney home’s evolution, thanks to the characterful timber panelling in Porter’s Paints Grey Pepper and white picket
fence. Inside, a classic East Coast American-style pervades. Lisa, who found most of her furniture items in the States, follows a simple decorating
mantra: “Keep the big furniture pieces classic and change the mood with cushions and rugs.” A large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
is home to striking pieces such as the 8-seater rustic dining table and show-stopping chandelier (opposite). Find similar at Temple & Webster. >

I
t’s almost a straight line from Lisa and Adrian’s front door to the The finished home certainly meets the brief, and is now an elegant
pool in the backyard, making it one of the most traversed paths and relaxed East Coast-American infused three-storey home with four
for this family of five. And even though the beach might bedrooms and bathrooms, and a lush garden fit for any occasion – be
be within skipping distance here in Sydney’s east, this newly it a kids’ pool party or alfresco adult soiree – thanks to a stunning
built and beautifully designed home is one that draws you in, cabana and pool house that doubles as extra accommodation.
wraps you up and makes you want to stay for a long, long while. A top priority for Lisa and Adrian was that their brand-new home
Which is exactly what the couple dreamed of when they bought the still had plenty of character; as such, they chose oak timber floors that
property, a 1960s brick home on a large, flat block, back in 2006 will age gracefully and eventually bear the unique yet beautiful marks
– albeit with the intention to knock it down and rebuild. of family life. Furniture pieces were selected not to just suit the
With busy lives and a growing family, including 12-year-old Oscar Hamptons aesthetic, but for their liveability: easy-wear linens, cottons
who was just two back then, and baby Charlotte, now 10, the couple and earthy timbers abound. The incredibly sturdy and characterful
knew they needed to create a sanctuary, but also a place where their oak timber beams, which the couple sourced from a salvage yard, are
kids could just enjoy playing and learning. “We were building for the a major feature. “The timber columns and vaulted ceilings are Adrian’s
future, somewhere we could have a family and grow,” says Lisa. After favourite features,” says Lisa. Decorating such a large home was
youngest daughter Perdita, now five, was born, the couple turned something that could have blown their budget, but Lisa and Adrian
to architect Walter Barda, after realising that he was the designer of took advantage of a strong Australian dollar and bought most
three homes that they had bookmarked over the years. of the furniture from Restoration Hardware in the US.
Lisa and Adrian dreamed of a Hamptons-influenced modern Now the home is complete, the family gets to enjoy it every
Australian beach house, and challenged Walter to deliver a home day, and have an inviting place to welcome guests. “Over the
that could meet the demands of their family’s varied daily activities: Christmas break, everyone comes to our place,” says Lisa, who takes
“Sleepovers, friends dropping in for a swim and a coffee, putting advantage of her entertainers’ kitchen to cook up a traditional
on concerts, wood-fired pizzas, interstate and overseas family dinner on Christmas Eve, and a casual seafood, ham and salad
staying, and New Year’s Eve parties!” says Lisa. lunch the next day – after a morning swim of course.
“IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO

chill OUT ON THE weekends” ~ LISA
DINING AREA A table fit to entertain a crowd was a key consideration KITCHEN The kitchen needed to have an easy flow to the dining area, as
for Lisa and Adrian when they chose this grand item (above) purchased well as function as the heart of the house. “It’s where everyone gathers,”
overseas; find a similar farmhouse table at Sally Beresford Antiques. Lisa says Lisa. The six-metre long Carrara marble benchtop accommodates
matched the table with original ‘Bentwood’ chairs the couple sourced in drinks, grazing and allows the cook to enjoy the conversation. “It’s where
Poland (find this design at Thonet), but explains, “The important part when the kids sit every afternoon to debrief the day,” she adds. White Ikea
designing this space was anchoring the table under the large chandelier.” ‘Ingolf’ stools bring brightness to the American oak floorboards.

LIVING AREA Designed as one big, open-plan space, the living areas are the hub of this busy family’s
life. Architectural details such as the salvaged timber beams, found at Ironwood in Rozelle, and panelled
ceilings imbue the space with charm. Lisa found much of her furniture at Restoration Hardware in the
US. Try Coco Republic to find similarly oversized deep linen sofas, and Canalside Interiors for a similar
coffee table. The ‘Alice In Wonderland’ mirror above the mantel was from Mirror Gallery in Mosman.
“The fireplace was added for both function and aesthetics,” says Lisa (pictured with Perdita and the
family dog, Harley) of the Jetmaster ‘Heat & Glow’ fireplace surrounded by sandstone and topped with
salvaged Australian hardwood. In summer, this area is transformed when its exposed to the elements.
“We love to open it up to the deck, with its great outdoor entertaining space,” says Lisa. >
RUG
Get the look with
‘Bosworth’ rug in Grey,
$1634/244cm x 305cm,
Pottery Barn.
POOL
The 8m x 5m pool surrounded
in marble pavers from Marble
& Ceramic Corp – that have
a tumble finish to prevent slips
– is heated with swimming jets
so gets used about nine months
of the year. The pool house
provides space to entertain
and doubles as accommodation
when guests stay (below).
PAINT
Low Sheen Acrylic
in Grey Pepper,
$102.90/4L,
Porter’s Paints
“EVEN AS THE
kids MOVE THROUGH THEIR DIFFERENT
phasesIN LIFE, THERE’S
everyone
PLENTY OF SPACE FOR TO DO WHAT THEY WANT TO DO” ~ LISA
DECK The deck (below) is in constant
use by the family year-round thanks to
the adjustable cover. “We use it all the
time, and love that the operable roof
allows for light, shade and protection
from the rain as necessary,” says Lisa. Try
Vergola for open-close roof systems. The
10m wide sliding doors are often left
open to extend the main living area to the
outdoors. “In the warmer months we do
all our roasting in the barbecue, which has
a rotisserie,” says Lisa. Outdoor cushions
from Utopia Goods provide a soft touch
of colour to the space. The alfresco setting
was purchased overseas, for similar, try the
‘Batavia’ setting from Naturally Cane. >

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the right white
Lisa and Adrian’s bedroom is
a lesson in the power of white.
Here, two shades of white paint
work together to create interest
yet maintain serenity. The walls
are wrapped in the soft putty
colour of Dulux White Duck
Half, evoking a cosy vibe, while
airy and bright Dulux Whisper
White on the pitched ceiling
provides the perfect balance.
Dulux Wash & Wear 101 Barrier
Technology in Whisper White,
$38.90 /1L and White Duck Half,
$38.90/1L, visit; dulux.com.au.

“WE REALISED WE
needed
TO BUILD
TO GET WHAT WE WANTED. WE
WEREN’T LOOKING FOR
AND STAINLESS STEEL – I LIKE
concrete
THAT SOFT ” ~ LISA
feeling
MAIN BEDROOM basins and a double shower and
When it came to deciding the with the help of Walter Barda’s
placement of the main bedroom design (above left & right),
(opposite), Lisa and Adrian opted they certainly got it. The vanity,
for it at the rear of the house, found in the US, includes a sink
overlooking the garden. “It was and marble top and ticked all
important to have a large enough the style boxes, while the chic
space for serenity with storage,” tapware is from Cass Brothers.
Lisa says. Included into the brief
was a walk-in robe and ensuite. UPSTAIRS LANDING
The ‘Chester’ bed from Domayne Lisa and Adrian’s youngest
is dressed in Sheridan linen and daughter Perdita (right) perches
a Country Road throw. Canalside on the landing of the grand home’s
Interiors has similarly elegant top floor where the classic East
bench seats as the one pictured Coast style is continued. A dark
here. The alpaca and merino wool mahogany handrail provides an
blend carpet provides softness accent to white timber steps and
underfoot; find similar at Velieris. risers as does a French Oak Wine
Barrel chandelier sourced from
ENSUITE the USA. Locally, Canalside
The couple wanted a bathroom Interiors has a similar, reclaimed
that could accommodate double wine barrel chandelier. >
CHARLOTTE’S ROOM
Charlotte’s lovely bedroom is
a blend of new and much-loved
old. The 10-year-old chose all
the pieces for her room, except
the antique oak bed, which was
Lisa’s grandmothers. A pretty and
playful pink teepee mirrors the
triangle designs on the wool rug
from Olli Ella. The storage basket
is also from Olli Ella while the
pretty bedlinen is from Cultiver.
TEEPEE
Get the look with
the ‘Girly Girl’ kids’
teepee, $99.95,
Mocka.
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Basement
Who lives here?
Lisa and her husband Adrian, who works
in property funds management, and their
three children, Oscar, 12, Charlotte, 10, and
cellar
Perdita, five; toy poodle Harley, and British
Shorthair cats Cora and Cleo.
What is your favourite piece in the home? garage
l’dry
Lisa: “There are two pieces – the dining table
and the wine barrel chandelier. The table is
a great piece that everyone just does everything
on – it’s a lovely extension of the kitchen. And
the chandelier because it reminds me of France
and great holidays, and I love the way it
looks when lit up at night.”
Can you name your favourite room?
ground floor first floor
“The open-plan kitchen and living area is the
centre of the home, where I spend all my time.”
entry
wc bed
media
room bed
p’try
bed
living
bath
kitchen/ bath wir ens

dining
main
Library bed
deck
pool
pool
ARTWORK (OPPOSITE) RESTORATION HARDWARE. ILLUSTRATION KENZIEDESIGN.COM
house
CONTACTS
Architect
Walter Barda,
ACTUAL PAINT COLOURS MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
Walter Barda Design,

(02) 9360 2340
walterbardadesign.com.
Builder
LIBRARY Oscar and Harley relax on luxurious ‘Egg’ John Newton,
The secluded upstairs library is a space chairs found in the US. For similar, try Cult John Newton Building,
that comes in handy with a large family. “It Design. Visit Schots Home Emporium for johnnewtonbuilding.com.
gets used for reading quietly on weekends a low profile farmhouse coffee table and
and playing loud vinyl records,” says Lisa. Pottery Barn for a large patterned rugs.
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SUMMER
breeze
A HISTORIC SYDNEY HOME IS GIVEN A
SYMPATHETIC AND MODERN MAKEOVER
TO CREATE A LIGHT-FILLED ABODE
STORY ANNETTE DASEY STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL
PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES
ARTWORK (ON TABLE) GEORGE RAFTOPOULOS
IN AND OUT “This is the gathering place, the assembly area before school and from where I yell up the stairs, ‘Hurry up! Get your shoes on,’”
says homeowner Heidi (pictured opposite with dachshund Isabel), who shares this bright and airy home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with her
husband, Michael, their two daughters and her mother, Noelene. Central to the home’s entrance and stairway – carpeted with Belgium Weave
from The Natural Floorcovering Centres – is an octopus artwork by Anna Cayzer that Heidi and Michael found in children’s boutique Salty
in Avalon. Luscious Strelitzia fronds in a blue vase set the summery vibe of this eclectically decorated home where beautiful hand-loomed
pieces from Morocco abound – take note of the tablecloth (opposite) in the family’s alfresco dining zone, from Heidi’s store Paddo To Palmy. >

FLOORING
Get the look with
Feast Watson Satin
Liming White Floor
Finish, $98.90/4L,
Bunnings.
A
fter eight years living in the urban hubs of Singapore,
Hong Kong and inner-city Sydney, Heidi and
Michael dreamt of a leafier spot for their family. So
in late 2014 they moved to Sydney’s eastern suburbs
after buying a beautiful 1900s cottage, steeped in
history and overlooking the city’s famous harbour. “We’re more
suburban now – our youngest daughter, Gisele, will jump over
the fence in the afternoons and hang out with the neighbours for
hours,” says Heidi (pictured top right with Gisele), the owner
of homeware and fashion brand Paddo To Palmy.
Another enticement was that the local primary school had
a green-thumbed initiative that daughters Ella, nine, and Gisele,
seven, now adore. “The Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden at the
school was a big reason to move here,” says Heidi. “After living
in Asia, we wanted to ground the kids and the girls’ school is spacious
and green. They’re spending so much more time outside.” And
the gardening and cooking bug seems to have rubbed off on Heidi
and Michael, who works in finance. “My husband loves having the
extra garden space,” says Heidi. “We started a veggie garden, and are
patiently waiting for our raspberry canes to fruit. We have working
bees every few Sundays – Gisele is a particularly good weeder!” >
KITCHEN & DINING Before moving in, Heidi gave the kitchen
a quick refresh that included moving the sink, and adding a Zip
water filter and extra cupboards. “The sink was to the right so we
moved it under the window, replaced the cabinets, put brass knobs
on and added honed Carrara marble,” says Heidi. The cabinetry was
supplied and fitted by Maroubra Doors & Kitchens, and Heidi chose
handles from online store Knobs, and a mixer and double sink, both
from Ikea. “It’s not a super big kitchen but it’s functional, especially
with the separate pantry.” The family eats breakfast at the bench,
while dinner is often at the table and chairs from Vampt Vintage. Ella
(below) sits beside a stunning yellow artwork by family friend George
Raftopoulos. “I love it, especially the blue and the yellow,” says Heidi. >
PAINT
Wash & Wear 101
Technology in
Natural White,
$71.90/4L, Dulux.
ARTWORKS (OPPOSITE) ADRIAN LOCKHART

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salvage mission
An easy way to update
old furniture is to have it
recovered, as Heidi did with
her blue Chesterfield and
cream two-seater. “I reupholster
almost everything,” she says.
“The cream two-seater was my
husband’s from more than
12 years ago that I upholstered in
Hong Kong.” Heidi’s local go-to
upholsterer is Justin Puddick
Upholstery; reupholstery.com.au.
< The family is also embracing being close to Sydney’s eastern
beaches and to the gentle harbour ones, including a beautiful one
nearby. “I’d always wanted to live near the beaches and had been
stalking houses for three years – we missed out on so many,”
says Heidi, who feels fortunate to have nabbed the gem the family
today calls home. “I love old homes with character, and I think
I may have bought this one for the French doors and the bay window
in our bedroom. I can spend all day in our bedroom. Most days
I set up the laptop on the bed and work from there.”
When she’s not soaking up the serenity upstairs, Heidi works from
a separate studio for her label Paddo To Palmy, which began in 2011
as a blog about the couple’s Paddington and Palm Beach renovations
and became a label when she couldn’t find many Moroccan homewares
– a favourite – in Sydney. “I dragged my husband to Morocco and
bought 40 rugs, and met a woman working with artisans using bright
colours they weren’t traditionally using,” says Heidi of the conception
of the brand. “I designed the Pom Pom Blanket collection and some
ceramics and cushions.” Although some homewares are still available
at Paddo To Palmy, Heidi is focusing her attention on clothing.
Before the family moved in, there were a few minor tweaks to do
with Heidi remaining conscious of maintaining the heritage feel of
the home: the interior was painted, kitchen updated, and carpet
replaced. “The floorboards were three different types of timber so we
limewashed them to make them consistent,” says Heidi, who moved
much of the furniture from the family’s previous Paddington terrace
into their new abode. “I bought everything to go together, and when
we moved, it fitted in here.” The home has a lovely eclectic and
soothing flavour with an easy style that is perfect at Christmas time,
when extended family and friends visit. “We normally have seafood
and salads then pavlova, and sit on the deck and swim in the pool all
day with a few visits to the beach in between,” says Heidi. They’ll also
take advantage of the breeze by opening those French doors as they
do on most sultry Sydney summer days when this home truly sparkles.
“IT’S A
relaxing SPACE AND THE CENTRE OF THE HOME. I LOVE THE light IN HERE” ~ HEIDI
FORMAL LIVING ROOM

“This is our formal living room
but it’s not so formal,” says
Heidi (pictured opposite) about
the space that beautifully captures
her diverse style. The yellow and
white armchairs are covered in
ARTWORKS (FROM TOP) GEORGE RAFTOPOULOS, RAY CROOKE
‘Breakwater’ in Lemon by textile

designer, Christopher Farr,
available from Ascraft. On top
of a blue and white ottoman,
custom-made by Justin Puddick
Upholstery using Quadrille China
Seas ‘Island Ikat’, is a Mark Tuckey
tray. A Walter G lamp sits on top
of a Mark Tuckey stool and above,
a spectacular chandelier from
Gypset Cargo looms. Heidi had
an antique Mongolian window
from Stone Pony backed with
a mirror and it now rests above
the open fireplace flanked by
brass ‘Palm’ candlestick holders
from My Island Home. >

MAIN BEDROOM
“Our bedroom is my favourite
room,” says Heidi about the
couple’s retreat. The beautiful
bedhead was custom-made by
Justin Puddick Upholstery using
the romantic Quadrille China Seas
‘Sultan II’ that Heidi found in New
York and is available in Australia
through Ascraft. The stunningly
textural ‘Sparkle Tufted’ Moroccan
Wedding Blanket from Paddo To
Palmy is a beautiful foil to chic
Country Road sheets and custom-
made Walter G velvet cushions. On
the oak bedside table is a Freedom
lamp and Lumira candle. “We had
this wall colour in our previous
home and it is just so calm and
relaxing,” says Heidi. “It’s Cool
Blue by Porter’s Paints, but it has
unfortunately been discontinued.”

“MY
style
IS A MIXED BAG OF
TRADITIONAL, CHINOISERIE, WITH
beachy,
A BIT OF
retro THROWN IN” ~ HEIDI
BATHROOM in Quadrille China Seas

The classic bathroom (top right) ‘Lyford Background’ fabric.
has been given an exotic touch Sheridan bedding and a hand-
with a shell cross from Papier loomed ‘Pom Pom’ blanket –
D’amour, a vase from Design one of Paddo To Palmy’s most
Hunter and yellow orchids from popular pieces – pairs well to
Mandalay Flowers. Citta ‘Jacquard’ create a sweet scene. Another
towels from Maison Et Jardin stunning feature in the room
enhance the room’s light, airy feel. is the artwork that is, in fact,
“I like the windows and that it’s got a scarf that Heidi framed (right).
a lot of light,” says Heidi. “The kids “My husband bought me a
love the bath.” Inky dark tiles – try Hermes scarf and I love it, but
‘Essential Black’ square tiles from it’s just an awkward size to wear,”
Beaumont Tiles – ground the space. says Heidi. A cream Shack ‘Tub’
chair and a floating bookshelf
ELLA’S BEDROOM make a lovely reading nook.
“Ella’s in here a lot, and she and On an opposite wall, two owl
Gisele play in here,” says Heidi, artworks by Miranda Skoczek
who had the bedhead custom-made (above) pack a colourful punch. >
POOL
“We love playing in the pool
and use it every day during
summer,” says Heidi, who chose
butterfly chairs from Angelucci,
and a white drum side table from
an antique dealer in Singapore.
“Sunlight is everything. I need
sunshine and water! The pool
is massive and initially we were
like, ‘Oh, it’s taking up the whole
garden’ but the kids have an
absolute ball playing in it with
all their friends, so the bigger
the better!” says Heidi, who
watches her daughters play
on a pool toy from Sunnylife.
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HEIDI & MICHAEL’S HOME
Who lives here? Ground floor
Kitchen
Heidi, owner and designer of homewares and dining
fashion brand Paddo To Palmy, her husband

Michael, who works in finance, their children
pantry
Ella, nine, and Gisele, seven, Heidi’s mother
Noelene, and dachshund Isabel.
Formal
How has this home changed your lives? lounge
Heidi: “We have more space to breathe in this entry
home. We’re able to really enjoy outdoor living
wc tv room
too with the pool and harbour beaches nearby.”
Your favourite piece of furniture?
“It’s a toss up between the pale blue
Chesterfield and the yellow armchairs.”
Your best decorating tips?
“Fill your house with things that you love
and don’t necessarily follow rules. Embrace garage
colour if it makes you happy.”
wc
cellar
Laundry
first floor
bed
bed
VOID
bath Main
bed
Bed
PAINT
Wash & Wear 101
Technology in
Clear Concrete,
$85.90/4L,
bath
Dulux.
pool
house
POOL HOUSE a Mark Tuckey stool. The bedding and

Inside the pool house is a guest bedroom rug are from Paddo To Palmy. “The hours
and bathroom dressed in Heidi’s signature that go into the hand-embroidered
style. The timber bed found in Hong Kong bedspreads is incredible,” says Heidi.
(for similar, try Mark Tuckey) is texturally Framed pieces of dried farmed coral bring
matched with a lamp from Freedom and a touch of coastal to the relaxing room.

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THIS GORGEOUS MELBOURNE HOME IS A LANDING
SPOT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, ESPECIALLY AS THE
TEMPERATURE RISES AND THE HOLIDAYS BREEZE IN
STORY JACKIE BRYGEL STYLING JACQUI MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB
COSY CORNERS This inviting pocket of Kellie and Scott’s home is a perfect spot to chill, and Harvey the cavoodle gives it his stamp of approval (above left).
A ‘Smith’ sling leather chair by Barnaby Lane is the lynchpin of the comfortable space, which also features a chic Muuto ‘Around’ side table from Surrounding,
a Gubi ‘Grasshopper’ lamp from Cult and a graphic Pop & Scott plant pot. A colourful Lisa LaPointe ‘Totem’ print from Greenhouse Interiors takes prime place
on the wall above. Daylight pours into the foyer (above right) thanks to a spectacular wall of angled double-height glass. Stepping inside the home, guests are
greeted by an eye-catching display: dramatic painted branches by HK Living from House Of Orange double as coat and hat stands, while a ‘Rattan Hanging
Bowl’ hair and ‘Fern’ cushion, both also by HK Living, are layered with a luxe Icelandic sheepskin by Society Of Wanderers from Greenhouse Interiors. “Because
of the curved wall, we couldn’t hang art, so our stylist Jacqui Moore came up with the idea of the hanging chair as a feature,” says Kellie (pictured, above right).
And when the couple and their sons, Jack, 16, and Ben, 13 (pictured opposite), want to enjoy the Melbourne sun they can be found poolside. “A pool was on
our wishlist,” says Kellie, who is relaxing on a Fermob ‘Sixties’ bench seat from Classic With A Twist. “This is really such a wonderful summer home.” >

M
orning, noon and well into the night, visitors arriving but the breeder ended up delivering him on the morning of our big
at the stunning light-filled home of Kellie, Scott and party,” recalls Kellie. “But we’re a pretty relaxed kind of family.”
their teenage sons Jack and Ben (above) know they can As is this expansive and generous abode. “The home is designed
expect certain things. There’s likely to be a fridge and to be not at all precious,” says Kellie. “I don’t want people taking their
pantry brimming with delicious goodies, fresh flowers shoes off when they come over. It’s just not that sort of house.
on the kitchen bench and an ever-shimmering pool beckoning out Even though we’re only a family of four, it seems like the home
back. But happily, also on offer, is what family and friends have come is always full. The boys forever have friends here, especially when
to call “The Harvey Tour”. Harvey is, in fact, a tireless ball of cavoodle the weather is warm, they’re all in the pool.”
fluff. Tail wagging exuberantly, he proudly leads each guest from room Strikingly sleek, dark and ultra-contemporary on the outside, the
to room, clearly chuffed as can be about his family’s newly built abode. three-level family home is irresistibly light and inviting within.
“He has to give every single person who comes here his grand tour, A beautifully curated collection of artwork and soft furnishings in pale
and he always greets visitors as if they’ve come to see him,” says Kellie. tones warms the expansive open spaces, creating cosy and relaxed
Indeed, the four-legged host with the most appeared at the front living zones throughout. Previously living in a renovated Art Deco
door for the first time on the day of a large gathering – a combined house just a short distance away, Kellie and commercial plumber Scott
Christmas, housewarming and birthday party for Kellie. Safe to jumped at the chance to build their dream home on a prime plot in
say, Harvey has impeccable timing and wasn’t about to miss a special the leafy street of Melbourne’s north-west they’d long admired. “Every
occasion – or three. “He was meant to arrive on a different day, box was ticked when this block came up for sale,” says Scott. >
KITCHEN It’s no surprise that keen cook Kellie is in her element in this cutting-edge kitchen (above). Bright and beautiful, with a servery window
directly linking the food prep zone to the alfresco area (above right), the kitchen boasts a clean minimalist vibe thanks to a sea of white cabinetry teamed
with Caesarstone benchtops in Piatra Grey. “I went for reconstituted stone over a natural one because I love to cook, and I’m a messy cook,” says Kellie.
“I didn’t want to have to be thinking, ‘Oh no, I can’t put that down as I might mark the bench’.” Large-format, concrete-look Rex ‘Unique’ tiles from Urban
Edge – another robust low-maintenance choice – ground the room, and are carried through to the alfresco area. As for the adjustable Bonaldo ‘Clip’ bar
stools from Pad Furniture, Kellie particularly loves that they can be easily transported to the dining room and used as extra table seating, as required.

DINING AREA Encased by floor-to-ceiling glass doors on two sides
looking out to the pool, the light-drenched dining area is keeping with
the home’s focus on simple, contemporary design. “In our previous
home, the kitchen and dining space were really small,” says Kellie. “Now
we have more than enough room for a table for 10, which is fantastic.”
Kellie and Scott chose the Bonaldo ‘Big’ table and Hülsta ‘D26’ chairs
from Pad Furniture, which rests on a ‘Slubby’ leather-trimmed kilim rug
designed by Jacqui Moore and made by Halcyon Lake. The striking
‘Mikado’ pendant illuminating the table was found at Lights & Tracks.
floor
FLOORING
“I ORIGINALLY WANTED A CONCRETE , BUT I’M SO HAPPY Rex ‘Unique’
porcelain tiles in
WITH THESE FLOOR TILES. THEY DON’T SHOW ANY DIRT AND Plomb, $115/sqm,
completely
from Urban Edge.
THEY’RE MATT, SO THERE’S NO SLIPPING” ~ KELLIE
LIVING ROOM Switching into relaxation mode occurs instantly when
stepping down into the spacious sunken lounge. “As the block is on
a slope, we needed to split the level of this room, but it’s worked out
so well,” explains Scott. “The fact that it is sunken separates the area
without dividing walls.” An Olbia Pamir ‘Pebbles’ rug from Halcyon
Lake anchors the generous space, with a King Living modular ‘Jasper’
sofa – covered with ‘Oxford’ fabric in Steel – more than roomy enough
to accommodate the entire clan. A touch of greenery is introduced with
a ‘Chameleon’ plant stand by Ivy Muse with a ‘Modernist’ Pop & Scott
pot. Two ‘Pearl’ swivel armchairs from Jardan make a perfect pair when
united with a duo of ‘Delta’ coffee tables from Huset.
(THIS PAGE) BLACK AND WHITE VASE BY LENE KUHL JAKOBSEN MODERN TIMES,
BRASS FIGURE AND GLASS DOME BY AMANDA DZIEDZIC FENTON & FENTON.
< A happy union was soon formed between the couple and Finnis
Architects, as well as with building company Kennedy Constructions.
“We didn’t want to rush the process, as we wanted to be sure to get it
absolutely right, so we were in the design phase for 18 months, then
15 months for the build,” says Scott. Next, Kellie and Scott enlisted
the expertise of regular HB stylist Jacqui Moore, who guided their
selection of everything from the home’s eye-catching art and decorator
finds to the style-savvy yet made-for-comfort furniture. “Kellie and
Scott involved me just as the build was completed,” says Jacqui.
“I knew straight away the challenge would be making the most of the
house’s generous proportions, while also creating a welcoming family
home.” The process went so smoothly that Scott hasn’t ruled out doing
it all over again. Kellie, however, has other ideas. “We put so much
effort and care into creating this home – and it’s just perfect – so we’re
not going anywhere,” she says. Words that are no doubt music
to another pair of ears – those belonging to Harvey, of course.
LIVING ROOM A black butt panelled feature wall, with built-in gas fireplace
and TV (right & opposite), amps up the living room’s texture and warmth
quota, as does a chunky ‘Cloud’ blanket by Jardan. On one inky-hued wall,
an aquarium (below) is forever a talking point among guests. The Artemide
‘Tolomeo Mega Floor’ lamp is a favourite piece of Kellie and Scott’s. >
“NOW THAT WE HAVE THIS HOME, WE DON’T TEND TO GO

OUT AS MUCH AS
we have everything
HERE” ~ KELLIE

WE LOVE...
sorbet interiors
When you have a monochrome
base palette of crisp white walls
and inky carpet, it can be tempting
modern
“I LOVE A LOOK. AT FIRST,
to keep decor simple. Here, Kellie
and Scott decided to enliven
their bedroom with soft pastel I THOUGHT, ‘I’M NOT USED TO
pastel colours ,’ BUT I JUST LOVED

furnishings; there’s the gorgeous
grape-hued ‘Shibori Moon’ bed
throw by Lumiere Art & Co, paired WHAT JACQUI PUT TOGETHER” ~ KELLIE
with pale pink, mauve and blue
cushions and the sorbet-toned pair
of prints by Ali McNabney-Stevens
– titled ‘Sheer Thinking’ (on left)
and ‘Under The Bridge’ – from
Greenhouse Interiors. “I’m just
thrilled with our room,” says
a delighted Kellie.
ENSUITE bedroom (below & opposite)
Kellie still feels like pinching join forces to create a softly
herself every time she walks into sumptuous vibe. “It has the feel
what she happily regards as her of a hotel room, which I love,”
very own day-spa (left), where the says Kellie. Built-in shelving
freestanding Apaiser ‘Haven’ stone on either side of the bed allows
tub is the undisputed star of the Kellie the opportunity to display
show. “I’m definitely a bath person, some of her treasured collectibles,
so I absolutely love lighting while ‘Copenhagen’ solid oak
candles and relaxing in here,” she side tables from Huset keep
says. Rex ‘Unique’ porcelain tiles clutter at bay, as does the built-in
in Plomb from Urban Edge make cabinetry. A Jardan ‘Kelly’
an elegant statement and the armchair in vibrant aquamarine
jewel-coloured ‘Bunting’ towel brings an added punch of colour,
was found at Fenton & Fenton. together with the vibrant limited-
edition Prudence Caroline print
MAIN BEDROOM on the wall behind the bed entitled
Pastel highlights against the Dulux ‘Freckles Of A Honeybee – from
Whisper White walls in the main Greenhouse Interiors.
CARPET
Hycraft
‘Odyssey’ carpet
in Calypso,
$89/sqm,
Carpet Court.
BEN’S ROOM A black and white palette works a teenage treat in

Ben’s room. The bed is dressed in an Aura Home ‘Kami’ quilt cover
by Tracie Ellis, with a HK Living ‘I Am What I Am’ cushion from
House Of Orange, as well as orange Bonnie And Neil ‘Splash’ and
‘Big Waves’ cushions. Comfy seating comes courtesy of the Bonnie
& Neil ‘Palette’ linen beanbag in Grey. >

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KELLIE & SCOTT’S HOME
Who lives here?
basement
Kellie and her husband Scott, owner-director of a
theatre/gym
commercial plumbing company; their sons Jack, bath
16, and Ben, 13; and Harvey, the cavoodle.
What is your advice to others when
building their dream home?
Kellie: “Planning is the key. Take your
time doing your research and choosing
your architect. We interviewed three
before we made our final decision.”
Your favourite spot in the house for ‘me time’?
“My bath tub! I actually went to the supplier
and sat in it to try it out. It’s beautiful and
cellar
makes the bathroom feel like such a retreat.”
Where would we find you on a weekend?
“Definitely by the pool with friends over
for a barbecue. It’s such a relaxed
way to entertain.”
Ground floor
sports
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ALFRESCO AREA an age now where they love coming out Interior stylist
A well-used outdoor dining room here to make their own bacon and eggs Jacqui Moore,
(above), complete with large barbecue, for their weekend breakfast.” Certainly, Moore Concepts,
wine fridge and servery window to the the focal point of the alfresco area is the
jacqui@mooreconcepts.
kitchen, is another star feature of the roomy metal table teamed with Fermob
home. “Entertaining out here is just so ‘Luxembourg’ chairs in Anthracite and com.au.
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1
BEAUTIFUL BUNTING
Make a festive serving table magical with a pretty hanging
centerpiece. Cut out rectangles or diamond shapes from a sheet
of thick patterned paper. Fold pieces in half over a length of twine,
gluing together. Alternatively, try ‘DIYi’ mini bunting from
Officeworks. For a sparkling display, take three pieces of pre-cut
wooden dowel (try Porta’s range, available at Bunnings), spray-paint
them in copper and stand each piece in a small tin or vessel, filled with
sand or rice. Affix bunting to tops of dowel with tape or screw hooks.
STYLE TIP: For a different look, use fabric or

washi tape to create flags instead of paper.

2
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Elevate your gift wrapping to couture
before
levels by decorating presents with

antique lace, pompoms, feathers
or grosgrain ribbon in an elegant
palette of white, gold and rich cream. >
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(THIS PAGE) PHOTOGRAPHY CATH MUSCAT,STYLING JOHN MANGILA
FROM LEFT: Oval stool, $275/small, Water Tiger. Vintage book tents,
$45/large, $35/small, feather, $5, pompoms, $22/set of 6, all Grosgrain
Home. Lace in Ivory, $7.99/m, Spotlight. Wrapping papers, from $5.95/sheet,
ribbons, from $0.95/m, Art On King. Glass vials, $9 each, Honeybee
Homewares. All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230
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STELLAR PLACE SETTING
Give your guests the star treatment with
a little kraft or wrapping paper (try Inky Co).
Create a template about 20cm wide and use it
to cut out two stars for each setting. Stitch
shapes together using a needle and thread or
sewing machine, leaving a gap to fill with
cotton wool before stitching closed. Complete
the look with striped twine and a tag stamped
with guests’ initials. Try Kikki K for alphabet
stamp kits and Bookbinders for blank tags. >
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BEWITCHING BONBONS
Bring sophistication to the table with handmade personalised bonbons.
Secure a snap (find this all-important element at craft stores) inside
a cardboard roll with tape. Insert a special treat – we used fortune
cookies – as well as party poppers, confetti and homemade paper crowns
cut from tissue paper. Wrap paper around the rolls, twist the ends and secure
with ribbon. Finally, attach decorations, such as gift tags and letter stickers.
before
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FROM TOP: Fortune cookies, $4.40/100g,

Woolworths. Poppers, $3.99/pack of 30,
confetti, $4.99, alphabet stickers, $3.99, all
Spotlight. Bonbon snaps, $23.95/pack of 144,
bonbon rolls, $6.75/set of 12, Tilly’s Art & Office
Supplies. Teak plate, $68, Grosgrain Home.
Geometric glitter decorations in White, $20/set
of 3, Papier D’Amour. Wooden flourishes, $9.95/
box, woodgrain A4 paper, $1.75/sheet, Art On
King. For similar wooden decorations and
ribbon, try Koch & Co. Stockists, page 230

STYLE TIP: Lay a large piece of paper on your table to catch excess
glitter, then fold in half to pour any leftovers back into jars.
5
SPARKLING WRAP
Make bespoke gift wrap by stamping natural
papers with gold and silver inks; get this look
with the ‘Winter Sparkle’ Christmas rubber
stamp set from Hard To Find. For just a touch
of sparkle, stamp the paper with PVA glue,
then dust with fine glitter (try Spotlight),
shaking the paper to remove excess. >
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WELCOME WREATH
A handcrafted wreath adorning the front door is
STYLE TIP: Push flowers into wet floral foam in-between the vines,
to keep them fresh and alive for a few days. Alternatively, place
each stem in water vials and conceal with dried foliage or moss.
the perfect way to welcome the season. A twisted

monkey vine base can be found at florists and
re-used each year. This wreath is decorated with
flowers that will last including, anemones, cymbidium
orchids, blushing brides, Arabian starflower, rosemary
and dried banksia leaves. Weave larger stems through
the base and secure with florist’s wire or twine, then
tuck in smaller stems and herbs. Mist with water
every few days to keep flowers fresh. >
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FROM TOP: Monkey vine wreath, $55,

The Flower Room. Grosgrain ribbon in
Eucalyptus, $1/m, Papier D’Amour. OPENING
PAGE: On mantelpiece, from left: Candlesticks,
$40 each, Honeybee Homewares; dinner
candles, $4 each, Lime Lifestyle; bronze bird
bowl, $59.95, Hamptons House; cloches with
bases, $50/small, $60/medium, copper LED
lights, $46/small, metal rosette in Gold, $18,
all Grosgrain Home. Stockists, page 230 after
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STAR FAIRY LIGHTS
Light up the season – and your sideboard
– by hanging a string of personalised leather
star-shaped fairy lights. To start, you’ll need
a basic but good quality set of lights, such
as those available from Ikea. This project
is the perfect way to make a sparkling
statement and to bring magic and
warmth into your home. >
make it
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The ‘Paradiso Collection’, in stores and online now.
www.christophervine.com.au
before
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PINING FOR THE SEASON
This simple yet stunning arrangement of pine
branches is long-lasting, and will fill your home
with the scent of Christmas. Try decorating with
clear baubles (try Baker Ross for similar) filled
with vintage trinkets, photos and fresh blooms.
STYLE TIP: Small blossoms and twigs can be easily tied to presents
and make a gorgeous alternative to traditional ornamentation.
9
PICTURE PERFECT
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your Christmas
wrap by using prints of precious family
photographs as a card. There’s no need
to add named tags when everyone can
just search for their own image. >
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before
OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT: Console, $420, Water Tiger. ‘Log Racer’ toy,
$8, Grosgrain Home. Wrapping paper in Metallic Green and Stripe,
$3/roll, both Paper 2. Grosgrain ribbon in Eucalyptus, $1/m, Papier
D’Amour. French glass vase, $140, and demijohn in Dark Green,
$395/large, both Quintessential Duckeggblue. Lichen branches,
$45/bunch, hanging glass spheres, $15 each, flowers, all The
Flower Room. Ceramic decorations in White, $6 each, Honeybee
Homewares. All other accessories, stylist’s own. THIS PAGE,
FROM TOP: Oval basket, $21, Honeybee Homewares. Mi-Teintes
wrapping paper, $4/sheet, Tilly’s Art & Office Supplies. For similar
ribbon, try Spotlight. Acorn gift tags, $12/set of 10, Grosgrain
Home. All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230

before
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GIFT-BOX BOUQUET
Instead of offering your host a bunch of flowers, present them a boxed
arrangement – no vase required! Measure and cut a piece of floral foam
to fit inside your chosen lined wooden box or vintage tin. Dip foam in
FROM TOP: Wooden box, $15, flowers,
water until it is soaked through, then position it inside your vessel. Insert
all The Flower Room. Acorn gift tag,
assorted stems into the oasis; we used a combination of roses, succulents,
$12/set of 10, Grosgrain Home. ‘Bambi
ranunculus, pine cones and fronds topped with a sweet acorn tag.
With Baby’ figures, $40/set of 2,
Papier D’Amour. All other accessories,
stylist’s own. Stockists, page 230

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ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS
Decorations don’t just need to be
kept to the main living areas. Bring
some festive cheer to your bedroom with
these stylish origami wall hangings. >
make it
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PRETTY PUNCH SIPPERS
Instead of serving festive drinks in a large
bowl, pour beverages into individual mason
jars and personalise with each guest’s name.
Not only will it stop your visitors from losing
their glass, but they also make a great gift to
take home. Look for similar mason jars with
lids at Avanti and paper drinking straws can
be found at specialist party shops.
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EVEN THE BEST multi-taskers come undone when there are fabulous
friends to greet, stories to swap and laughs to share, all while cooking
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up a storm. To ensure the cook never misses out on the best moments
of festive entertaining – or burns the entree – you’ll need reliable help:
the built-in cooker kind. Combination ovens are the most exciting
innovation; this clever beast works alongside your conventional oven,
and really comes into its own when you’re entertaining. Design wise,
the best of the new fit together with improved standard ovens to
allow for a seamless mix and match. Here’s what you need to know. >

getting steamy
Serious cooks who are keen to spend up on their craft can
now choose combination steam ovens with extras to minimise
the clutter – and clean-up – of benchtop cooking appliances.
STEAM & COMBINATION STEAM

If you’re health conscious and want
chef-like results, you’ll want steam
in some form within your appliance
family. It’s not just meat and vegies
that do well in a steamer, you can cook
pasta, rice dishes and a range of desserts.
The downside to a pure steam appliance
is that you can’t roast, bake or brown
foods. However, a combination steam
oven can work as a pure steam oven,
a conventional oven and an oven with
added steam. Come Christmas time,
this might be a miracle!
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The newest standard ovens

punch well above their size, but
for a true chef’s kitchen, add
one of the latest combi models.
Steam + sous vide: Sous vide Steam + pressure: If you

cooking sounds a little novel love to make your own
– you seal food in bags and cook jams or chutneys, you’ll
immersed in water – but delivers also like ditching the noisy
delicate flavours and textures. The stove top pot in favour
Gaggenau ‘400 series’ 60cm combi-steam of Miele’s ‘DGD 4635’
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classic cooking
The new conventional cookers are bigger on the inside,
geared towards easy cooking, with a big focus on precise
moisture control, adding steam and venting when needed.
AUTO-DRIVE Look for a model that operates like a smartphone, FUNCTION FIRST There’s been a swing back from ‘big is best’
and with timed automated functions. With Bosch’s Series 8 ovens to the standard 60cm oven, and in turn the capacity of these has
you can select a real digital image of the dish you’re cooking, press been improved. Fisher & Paykel’s redesigned range has magically
and forget. “With the sensor technology we have at the moment the given back 30 per cent more space to cooking, delivering 90 litres
ovens recalibrate during the cooking process; they read what’s going of internal space. All the new ranges include a double oven, and it’s
on and adjust accordingly to ensure perfect cooking results,” says cheaper than two single appliances, but you’ll end up with two standard
Robert Warner, general manager of Bosch Home Appliances. Miele ovens that are vertically fixed, missing the chance to mix a conventional
has more than 100 dishes in its automatic programs on its new oven with other high tech members of the new combi-oven family.
6000 range, with the top models including Aussie specials like Similarly 90cm ovens, while still a favourite with big families, won’t
pavlova, designed by local chefs to cook precisely how we like it. give you the same cooking flexibility as a mix and match solution.
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this oven is super intuitive opens to an impressive
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For speedy results, the combination microwave oven or standard
microwave is the way to go. Combination microwave ovens can
take on full festive roasts, and can switch to microwave re-heat.
COMBINATION MICROWAVE
& MICROWAVE
These time-saving appliances
are wonderful for whipping
up quick meals if unexpected
guest drop in during the
festive season. Smeg’s latest
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up normal oven functions, such
as baking and roasting, by
applying microwave power.
For streamlined good looks,
opt for a straight built-in
microwave without the tell-tale
buttons to discreetly match
up with other built-ins. If you
use a microwave rarely, perhaps
for a quick reheat, a freestanding
model is your best bet.
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AS THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas begins,

we’re ready to open our homes and get
festive. But is your bathroom ready to handle
the extra traffic? A little effort will go a long
way towards turning your unloved bathroom
into a space that will not only pass the critical
rellies test but – more importantly – will be
PHOTOGRAPHY LISA ROMEREIN/OTTO/RAVEN & SNOW
a blissful retreat you’ll adore. >

brush up
If your bathroom is functional but let down by a less-than-lovely
colour scheme, the solution may be as easy as a coat of paint. Refresh
painted walls above the tile line with a modern hue, or even just redo
the ceiling. “Make sure you use a paint suitable for a bathroom, and
do the prep work first – it makes all the difference,” says Carmel Wylie,
senior designer of GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens.
Tiles are a little trickier. Tile paint could be a great option if your
bathroom’s biggest problem is dated feature tiles, but for a larger
area, a better solution might be professional resurfacing, which can
reinvent baths and basins as well as tiles. Worldwide Refinishing
Systems estimates a complete bathroom makeover, including tiles,
bath and vanity, at between $1800 and $3000 – a hefty bill for budget
renovators, but cheaper than ripping out a whole bathroom!
Handle this
To give your cupboard handles a quick update, try Mother Of Pearl &
Sons Trading for classic hardware, or browse Anthropologie for quirky,
fun options. “Make sure the new handles are a similar size to the old
ones, so the holes match up,” says interior designer Angela Steyn.
“Painting tiles is really a very short-term solution – one

to three years – so you have to be mindful of how you
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clean the tiles” ~ Carmel Wylie, GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
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time to spruce up
Updating a timber vanity can do wonders for your bathroom,
and it’s easy to do too. “Sand it back and stain it, or paint it in
a pop colour to add a feature to the space,” suggests Carmel.
scrub-a-dub-dub
Whatever the state of your bathroom – retro horror story or
symphony in beige – there are only a few baths that can’t be
improved by a good clean. Grimy grout and insidious mould
are issues that can afflict even a well-scrubbed space. For a grout
solution that will cost very little time and some elbow grease, try
attacking it with a toothbrush and a mixture of bicarb and vinegar.
Mould is a different story. “I recommend getting a professional
clean done for mould, as it needs to be treated properly or it will
return in a matter of days,” says Carmel. Tile Rescue uses intensive
cleaning products to rejuvenate the look of your tiles and grout,
and seal them to keep them lovely.
Don’t forget your tapware. Dripping taps can stain your bath or
basin, but can be easily fixed with new washers – a straightforward
job for even first-time DIYers – while calcium and limescale look
yucky and can also affect the functionality of your shower rose. >
Don’T forget the window!

“A lot of bathroom windows are made from opaque glass so
they rarely get cleaned,” says Angela. “Give them a scrub and
you will be amazed at how much extra light filters through.”
“Window treatments can be an afterthought in many bathrooms

– replace ratty old blinds with a white shutter or Venetian
blind for a smart, fresh look” ~ Angela Steyn, interior designer
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Mirror, mirror
If the budget allows, kill two birds with one
stone by choosing a mirrored cabinet that
will reflect light and provide extra storage.
all about image

Clever styling can be the secret to turning your bathroom into a space you and your guests will
PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB
love. “Hide as much of the day-to-day stuff as possible,” says interior stylist and blogger at The Life
Creative, Chris Carroll. Pretty baskets are a catch-all for small items, a ladder looks wonderful as
a towel rail, and a butler’s tray is perfect for storing bits and pieces. “Keep the soap pump, jar of
cotton buds and toothbrush container all on the same tray,” says interior design Angela Steyn.
The steamy environment of a bathroom also makes this room a perfect canvas for plants. Use
lush greenery to add colour to a stark white space. Or, if space is at a premium, look up. “Consider
hanging a fern or succulent from the ceiling, or style some cacti on your windowsill,” says Chris. >

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out with the old

If an item is drawing attention for
all the wrong reasons, replacing it
may give your room a new look. Chris
Carroll, interior stylist and blogger
at The Life Creative, says, “Replacing
your tapware is an affordable way to
bring your bathroom into the now.
The latest trends are pointing
towards black and brass tapware,
so look at those for a contemporary
feel.” The key is to choose taps with
a similar base fitting, and change the
basin, bath and shower fittings so
they match. Look into replacing your
framed shower screen with a frameless
version to modernise the space and
increase the feeling of light and
space. Mirrors are another way of
transforming interiors, especially
in small spaces. “Larger mirrors
will open up the space and allow
more light within the room,” says
interior designer Angela Steyn.
PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN DOWNS
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OUTDOORS:
UP FRONT
GIVE YOUR HOME STREET CRED WITH
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WORDS KYLIE JACKES
A BEAUTIFUL FRONT GARDEN

creates a warm welcome for you and
your visitors alike, speaks volumes about
your style, and can even foreshadow
what’s on the other side of the front
door. “A great garden is one that stops
you in your tracks, coercing you in to
admire it,” says Peta Donaldson of BLAC
PHOTOGRAPHY ELOUISE VAN RIET-GRAY
Design + Construction. “Good design

is often about getting the proportions
right, creating interest with texture and
contrast, and using plants to complement
the architecture and natural surrounds.”
Check out our experts’ ideas to make
your front garden fabulous. >

clever plant picking
The first rule of plant choice is finding something that suits your area.
Luke Brizga of Red Leaf Landscapes recommends taking a peek at your
neighbours’ front yard and the surrounding landscape. “An effective
scheme can be as simple as having the right plants in the right place,”
says Luke. “I love using Australian natives, such as fine leaf lomandra,
with succulents like blue chalk sticks and jade. Not only are they
drought tolerant and low-maintenance, the combination of textures
and tones add interest.” A striking feature tree will also add curb
appeal. “A deciduous Japanese maple is a great focal point within
a formal garden, while a dragon tree makes for a perfect feature
in a coastal scheme,” suggests Grant Boyle of Fig Landscapes.
“BE AWARE OF A TREE’S FULLY MATURE
size . SOME VARIETIES CAN CAUSE

problems
WHEN THEY’RE
planted
IN THE WRONG
SPOT” ~ LUKE BRIZGA, RED LEAF LANDSCAPES
added extras
Whether your front door is architectural or cute and cottagey, some
strategically placed items will up the style stakes. “Think wall pots
with draping succulents, a quirky light, a generous welcome mat,
a striking house number or simply a gorgeous textured pot with a
great plant like a ficus lyrata,” says Adam Robinson of Adam Robinson
Design. “With numbers, keep it simple and contrast texture, colour
and materials. Metal numbers add sheen to brick walls, while coloured
terracotta signage, like the range from Robert Plumb, will offset wood
panelling.” Adding furniture will also create a spot from which to come on in Give your home instant curb appeal by making
admire your front yard. “Pick durable, comfortable pieces which a feature of your front door by painting it in two different colours
(above left), or by simply adding a table and chairs (above right), for
suit the scale of the space, and for extra usability, add a side or coffee similar chairs, try Bunning’s ‘Mimosa’ directors chairs in Natural, $49.98.
table where you can read the morning paper,” recommends Adam.
lead the way More than
just a practical defence against
muddy footwear, a defined pathway
creates a sense of arrival – take
some inspiration from Swell Homes
(pictured). “Pathways can be a unique
design element,” says Luke Baldwin
of Formed Gardens. “A straight path
from the gate to the front door is the
most direct and space efficient, but
changes in direction, a range of
levels and a mix of materials like
timber decking and stone paving
can add to the sensory experience.”
AARON PERKINS, ARMELLE HABIB. PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE, FROM CLOCKWISE)
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) NATALIE HUNFALVAY,
the beauty of boundaries

With a myriad of border styles to choose from,
Grant Boyle suggests taking design cues
from your home’s architecture and location.
SWELL HOMES/SWELLHOMES.COM.AU, MARCEL AUCAR
“If you live in an inner-city terrace you can’t

go past the heritage charm of wrought-iron,
while a white picket fence may be more
in keeping with a coastal weatherboard,”
says Grant. For privacy, a masonry wall is the
best defence. “To soften the look, climbers
like Boston ivy and creeping fig will add
a lovely layer of foliage,” he adds. In lieu
of a standard fence, plants can create a lush,
property-defining boundary. “Fast growing
slender weaver bamboo provides great
height and privacy, while a leafy hedge
of lilly pillies is timeless,” he says. >

{OUTDOORS}
look at me lights
Turn heads after dark with gorgeous garden lighting. “I love using wall
sconces and low-set lights to highlight focal points such as water features
and sculptural elements,” says Luke Brizga of Red Leaf Landscapes.
“Always prioritise lighting walkways and entry points for safety. Solar
is perfect for paths as it creates environmentally friendly, low ambient
light which enhances security.” Sculptural branches draped with fairy
lights will maximise the impact of feature trees long after the sun sets.
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“FOR A MANICURED LOOK,
simple
HEDGES AND SCULPTURAL TOPIARY CONTRAST BEAUTIFULLY
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against
PAINTED TIMBER OR CLAD EXTERIORS” ~ SOPHIE GREIVE, THINK OUTSIDE GARDENS
upgrade with ease

Sometimes simply enhancing what you’ve got is all it takes to add style.
“A fresh coat of paint or a new colour scheme can transform fencing
and entrances,” says Trystan Graham of Outdoor Establishments.
“Look into treatments such as shot blasting, acid washing or even just
a pressure clean to give tired concrete pathways new life, or use it as
a foundation for natural stone paving.” To refine an existing garden,
remove under-achieving plants and replace with varieties that flourish,
planted en masse. Carefully positioned timber battening, laser-cut
screens and trellis can also work wonders. “It may not be possible
to completely hide or disguise bin areas or car ports, but training
climbing plants across the facade will add softness and greenery,
helping integrate it within the landscape,” explains Trystan. >

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outside influence
Tell the style story of your home with your front garden
ground control
Temper modern lines with
plantings of Liriope El Marco
and buxus for tonal variation,
and introduce Rhaphiolepis indica
‘Snow Maiden’ for height and shape.
contemporary minimalism
A minimalist garden with a restrained palette pairs perfectly with bold
architecture, says Peta Donaldson of BLAC Design + Construction.
“The aim is to create balance in terms of scale, texture and layering so
the architecture and landscape sit in harmony,” Peta explains. “For front
paths I like to incorporate a blend of concrete and natural stone for
a subtle contrast, and cantilevered landings for a minimalistic, yet
dramatic impact.” For less maintenance, forgo lawn in favour of
gravel interspersed with giant organic stone steppers, or mass plant
a hardy groundcover like Dichondra repens for no-mow greenery.
A striking letter box is also a must. “Replicate a material used within
the architecture and introduce it into the garden,” says Peta. “This will
deliver a harmonious continuity between your landscape and your home.”
WITH
colour
, LOOK TO DARK GREYS AND BLACKS, SUCH AS COLORBOND MONUMENT,
FOR FENCING AS IT CREATES A RECEDING
backdrop
WHICH MAKES GREENERY POP
PHOTOGRAPHY (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) MMGI/MARIANNE MAJERUS/DESIGN:
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traditional weatherboard
A classic facade calls for equally timeless landscaping, says Sophie
Greive of Think Outside Gardens. “Cottage-style gardens complement
weatherboard homes, as this softer planting approach was often adopted
during the era they were built,” says Sophie. Think rambling garden
beds with flourishes of hardy perennials such as lavender, salvia and
iris; stepping stones; winding gravel paths; and wrought-iron furniture.
modern chic
With a trend to push to the boundaries, modern homes often benefit
from a savvy scheme which maximises a small frontage. “A pared-back
palette of plant species with simple, striking foliage is often best,”
says Lisa Ellis of Lisa Ellis Gardens. For pavers and pots, think big,
she says. “Large square concrete pavers or natural stone laid in
a geometric pattern create the impression of a larger footprint.”

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FABULOUS FARE FOR EVERY DAY AND EVERY OCCASION
festive feast
’Tis the season to celebrate
and enjoy beautiful food
with the ones we love. This
Christmas try a delicious twist
on a traditional roast or set
a relaxed affair with a seaside
inspired spread. >
PAVLOVA WREATH
COUNTRY BLISS pages 59-72
PORK LOIN WITH APRICOT, SAGE & MACADAMIA STUFFING
Serves 8-10
3kg pork loin with rind, untied

2 tbsp olive oil
Ground sea salt
Roast kipfler potatoes, to serve
Stuffing
75g butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup (85g) macadamias, finely chopped
½ cup dried diced apricots
2 tbsp thinly sliced sage leaves
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
2 cups firmly packed fresh breadcrumbs
Salt & cracked black pepper
Extra sage sprigs for garnish
Gravy
¼ cup plain flour
2 cups chicken stock
1. Place pork, rind-side down, on a clean surface. Trim any excess

fat from underside. Cut a 2cm cavity between fat and fillet. Turn
pork over and score rind at 1cm intervals with the tip of a very
sharp knife. Place pork, rind-side up on a tray then pat dry with
paper towel. Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight to dry out the rind.
2. To make stuffing, heat butter in a medium non-stick frying pan
over a medium heat. Add onion, garlic and macadamias. Cook,
stirring for 5-6 minutes or until onion is soft. Transfer to a bowl.
Add apricots, sage, zest and breadcrumbs. Season well and stir
until combined and sticky.
3. Preheat oven to 230°C. Place pork rind-side down on a clean
surface. Squeeze together handfuls of stuffing and place into and
along cavity. Roll up pork loin firmly and secure with kitchen string
tied at regular intervals. Rub oil over pork, then grind salt over rind.
4. Place loin in a large baking dish and roast for 25 minutes or until
rind becomes golden and has crackled. Reduce temperature to
180°C and roast for a further 1 hour and 15-20 minutes or until
juices run clear when pierced with the tip of a knife. Transfer to
a platter, cover with foil and rest for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, to make gravy, scrape pan juices from baking dish into
a large jug. Allow fat layer to settle on top. Spoon off fat layer and
discard. Combine flour with a quarter of a cup of the stock to form
a smooth paste. Whisk in remaining stock and pan juices. Pour into
a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Boil, whisking frequently,
for about 15 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency. Season.
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6. To serve, carve pork into thick slices and serve with potatoes,
gravy and garnish with extra sage.
WINE MATCH: 2015 Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris, Yarra Valley,
Victoria, $20
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BEANS WITH PARMESAN & ALMOND CRUMBLE
Serves 8
½ cup slivered almonds, chopped

½ cup grated parmesan
250g green beans, trimmed
200g butter beans, trimmed
175g sugar snap peas, trimmed, halved diagonally
2 tbsp lemon infused olive oil
Sea salt flakes & dry pink peppercorns, crushed
1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Spread almonds and parmesan on a large

oven tray. Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to
cool on tray before crumbling into a bowl with your fingers. Set aside.
2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add beans and sugar
snap peas and cook for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and
refresh with cold water.
3. To serve, transfer beans and sugar snap peas to a platter. Drizzle
with oil, then sprinkle with crumble, salt and peppercorns.
TIP: Find dried pink peppercorns in the herb and spice section
in gourmet fruit and vegetables stores. Or substitute with
black cracked pepper.
GINGER & LIME GLAZED HAM

Serves 10
1 cup ginger beer

3cm piece ginger, peeled, halved
2⁄ cup lime marmalade
³ For product details, see page 67
7-8kg leg ham
Cloves
Bunch of thyme for garnish, optional For product details, see page 67
1. Put ginger beer, ginger and marmalade in a saucepan over

a medium heat and whisk until melted. Bring to the boil. Boil
for about 10-12 minutes or until thickened slightly. Set aside
to cool slightly and thicken.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C. Make a zigzag cut around the shank
of ham, about 8cm from the tapered end. Cut around rind at
the widest end. Insert fingers under rind and start to rub across
ham between rind and fat layer, peeling back rind until you
reach shank. Remove rind and discard.
3. Use a sharp knife to score fat in a diamond pattern. Pour a thin
layer of water into the base of a large baking dish. Place ham on
a rack in roasting dish. Brush half of the glaze over fat layer. Push
a clove into the centre of each diamond. Cover shank end with foil.
4. Roast for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 180°C. Brush
with remaining glaze and continue to roast for a further 25-30
minutes or until golden.
5. Stand for 15 minutes. Make a cover for the shank with baking
paper and string, to make carving easier. To serve, transfer to
a platter and garnish with thyme.
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COUNTRY BLISS
ROASTED PEARS, FENNEL & RED ONIONS
Serves 8
8 (60g each) small red onions Cider & mustard syrup

2 (600g) medium bulbs fennel, trimmed, 375ml bottle pear cider
halved, cut into 2cm wedges 2 tbsp caster sugar
4 (850g) packham pears, halved, 4 sprigs thyme, extra thyme tips,
cut into 2cm wedges to garnish
Olive oil cooking spray 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
1. To make cider and mustard syrup, put cider, sugar and thyme
sprigs in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until sugar
dissolves. Bring mixture to the boil and boil for about 12 minutes
or until reduced to a syrup (about half a cup of liquid). Discard
thyme and stir in mustard. Set aside to cool and thicken. (This
can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature).
2. Preheat oven to 220°C. Trim just enough off the base of onions
so they still hold together. Peel outer layer leaving pointy end
attached, then cut onions in half lengthways.
3. Line two oven trays with baking paper. Spread onions, fennel
and pears on trays and spray liberally with oil. Roast for 30-35
minutes or until golden, turning pears and fennel over halfway.
4. To serve, transfer to serving platter drizzle with syrup and
sprinkle with thyme tips.
PAVLOVA WREATH WITH STRAWBERRIES, POMEGRANATE & FIGS

Serves 8-10
6 egg whites Syrup

1½ cups caster sugar ½ cup sweet dessert wine
600ml thickened cream, whipped 2 tbsp honey
1 large pomegranate, seeds removed 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
200g strawberries, hulled, quartered lengthways
2 small figs, cut into 1cm wedges
1. Preheat oven to 100°C. Trace a 22cm circle onto a piece of baking

paper. Grease a large oven tray then place baking paper trace-side
down on tray. Put egg whites in small bowl of electric mixer. Beat
until white and frothy. While beating, gradually sprinkle in sugar
1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat between additions until
firm glossy peaks form. This will take about 8-9 minutes.
2. To form wreath, scoop large heaped dessert spoons of meringue
out of bowl in a quenelle shape. Use another spoon to run under
meringue quenelle allowing it to drop on tray. Continue around
circle, making sure quenelles are touching. Use the back of spoon
to spread meringue near the inner circle. This will form a platform
for the cream and help strengthen wreath once baked.
3. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours or until crisp. Turn
oven off and leave meringue to cool in oven with the door slightly
ajar. (This is best made and cooled in oven overnight or make up
to three days ahead and store in a cool, dry place).
4. To make syrup, place all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir
over a medium heat until honey dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5
minutes or until reduced by half. Pour into a heat-proof jug and allow
to cool completely. (This can be made up to three days in advance).
5. Gently remove baking paper and carefully snap off any crystallised
sugar syrup that may have seeped from wreath.
6. To serve, transfer wreath to a platter, generously dollop cream
over meringue to cover the top then spread slightly. Sprinkle with
pomegranate, strawberries and fig. Drizzle with some of the syrup
and serve with remaining cream and syrup.
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RED ONION, CAMEMBERT & PROSCIUTTO FLATBREAD
Makes 3 flatbreads, serves 8
3 cups plain flour Ground sea salt & black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan 3 medium red onions, peeled,
180g butter, chilled, cubed thinly sliced
¾ cup cold water 300g camembert, cut into 5mm
½ cup olive oil slices
2 garlic cloves, crushed 180g sliced prosciutto
2 tbsp lemon thyme leaves,
roughly chopped
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Put flour and a quarter of a cup of the

parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and process
until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add cold water and
process until mixture begins to form a ball. Turn out onto a floured
surface and knead for about 30 seconds until smooth.
2. Cut dough into three even pieces. Roll out each piece separately
on a floured surface to a 38cm x 20cm rectangle (5mm thick). Dust
a large oven tray with flour then place dough on tray.
3. In a small jug, combine oil, garlic and thyme, then brush dough
with oil mixture. Season.
4. Sprinkle with a quarter of a cup of the parmesan. Place a third of
the onion slices evenly over dough then top with a third of the sliced
camembert and torn prosciutto. Brush lightly with oil mixture.
5. Bake, for about 15 minutes, turning tray once, or until golden. Repeat
to make two more flatbread, bake last two together, swapping trays
For product details, see page 48 halfway. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Brush lightly with remaining
oil mixture just before serving. Season and cut into pieces. Serve.
BROCCOLINI, ASPARAGUS & SPINACH SALAD

WITH ROASTED SPICED SEEDS
Serves 6
2 bunches broccolini, ends trimmed 2 tsp nigella or black sesame seeds

1 bunch asparagus, ends 1 tsp honey
trimmed, cut into thirds 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
120g baby spinach & red beetroot 2 tbsp currants
leaves or mixed leaf salad, rinsed
1 eschallot, peeled, thinly sliced Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
Spiced seeds 2 tbsp aioli or whole egg
2 tsp cumin seeds mayonnaise
½ tsp ground coriander 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup pepitas 1 small clove garlic, crushed
¹⁄³ cup pinenuts Sea salt flakes & cracked black
2 tbsp sesame seeds pepper
1. To make spiced seeds, preheat oven to 150°C and line a roasting

dish with baking paper. Combine all ingredients, except currants,
in a bowl and spread in baking dish. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring
once, or until lightly coloured. Allow to cool. Stir in currants.
2. To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Halve broccolini stems. Cook in boiling water for one minute, add
asparagus and cook for another minute. Drain and refresh in cold
water and drain. Place in a bowl, add leaves and eschallot and toss.
4. To serve, arrange salad on a platter, drizzle with dressing and
sprinkle with seeds.
TIP: For broccolini, asparagus and spinach salad with roasted

For product details, see page 49 spiced seeds: Store any remaining seeds in a jar up to 1 month.
Use to sprinkle over leaf, grain and char-grilled vegetable salads.

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COASTAL DREAMING
SEAFOOD IN BISQUE
Serves 6-8
Bisque Seafood
1kg green King prawns 500g cleaned baby octopus, rinsed
¼ cup olive oil 6 (550g) uncooked Balmain bug
5 cups water tails, in shells
1 large red capsicum 500g calamari hoods, cut into
1 small onion, chopped 1cm rings or pieces
2 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup olive oil
2 birds-eye chillies, seeded, sliced 2 tsp chopped lemon thyme leaves
1 cup white wine 2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp saffron threads 2kg mussels, cleaned, beards
2 tbsp tomato paste removed
Sea salt & cracked pepper 1kg clams, rinsed
1 lemon, halved
2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
Sea salt flakes and crusty bread,
to serve
1. To make bisque, set aside 6 whole unpeeled prawns. Peel and

devein the remaining prawns leaving tails intact. Reserve heads and
shells. Cover and refrigerate prawns. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in
a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add shells. Cook, stirring
occasionally, for 5 minutes until they change colour. Add water and
bring to the boil. Simmer rapidly for about 40-45 minutes, stirring
occasionally until reduced to about one and a quarter cups. Strain 7. Preheat an oiled barbecue, char-grill plate or large non-stick
stock through a sieve; press on shells to release stock. Discard shells. frying pan to a medium-high heat. Add marinated seafood, in
2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to high. Cut sides off capsicum. Place batches, cook for about 5 minutes, turning until bugs and prawns
skin side-up on grill tray. Grill until skin blackens and blisters. turn orange and are cooked through and calamari and octopus
Transfer capsicum to a piece of foil and wrap up. Set aside for 15 are charred. Add more oil as required.
minutes. Peel off blackened skin. Roughly chop flesh. 8. To serve, add seafood to roasting dishes and spoon over bisque.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the Sprinkle with parsley and sea salt. Serve with pieces of crusty bread.
onion, garlic and chilli and cook, stirring for 5 minutes, or until
soft. Add wine and saffron, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 WINE MATCH: 2012 Tyrrell’s Single Vineyard Belford Semillon,
minutes or until reduced by half. Hunter Valley, New South Wales, $35.
4. Add tomato paste, capsicum pieces and prawn stock and bring
to the boil. Season. Boil for about 10 minutes or until reduced slightly.
Use a handheld stick blender to puree mixture in pot or transfer to
a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside. This is best
made the day before, cooled then refrigerated overnight.
5. To prepare seafood, bring a large pot of boiling water to the boil.
Add octopus. Turn off heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Drain.
Cool in cold water. Remove octopus heads if preferred. Cut bug tails
in half lengthways by cutting through underside. Place bugs, octopus,
unpeeled prawns and calamari in a large bowl. Add oil, thyme and
garlic and stir until coated. Season. This can be prepared the day
before and marinated overnight in the fridge.
6. Preheat oven to 200°C. Rinse mussels and clams then drain in
a colander for 10 minutes to release excess water. Spread mussels
and clams in two large roasting dishes. Top with peeled prawns.
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COASTAL DREAMING
SUMMER BERRY CRUMBLE WITH ICE-CREAM
Serves 6-8
Ice-cream Berries
1 tsp vanilla bean paste 125g punnet blueberries
500ml milk 250g punnet strawberries,
8 egg yolks hulled, roughly chopped
2⁄ cup caster sugar 125g punnet raspberries, halved
³
500ml thickened cream
Crumble
½ cup pistachios
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup honey
¹⁄³ cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
30g soft butter
1. If you have an ice-cream maker that requires the container to

be frozen, make sure it is frozen overnight. Put vanilla and milk
in a medium saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until it comes to
a simmer. Remove from heat.
2. Put egg yolks and sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer and
beat for 2 minutes until thick and creamy. Slowly drizzle hot milk in,
while beating. Transfer mixture to a large heat-proof bowl. Sit bowl
over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure the bowl
doesn’t touch the simmering water. Stir constantly until mixture is
thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25-30 minutes. Allow
to cool. Sit bowl in a large bowl of cold water with ice cubes to chill
mixture quickly, or refrigerate for 3-4 hours until well chilled.
3. Stir cream into chilled custard then churn in ice-cream churn
until a soft ice-cream consistency (for smaller machines, churn in
two batches). Transfer ice-cream to a suitable container and freeze
overnight. Alternatively, to make without an ice-cream churn, pour
mixture into a metal tin and freeze for 2-3 hours until semi-frozen.
Spoon mixture into a food processor and process until smooth, pour
back into tin and freeze again until semi-frozen. Repeat this process
one more time, to reduce ice crystals, before freezing overnight.
4. To make crumble, preheat oven to 160°C. Put pistachios and
almonds in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Put
in a bowl, add oats and honey and stir until combined. Spread in
a large baking dish lined with baking paper. Bake for about 15
minutes, stirring halfway, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool
to become crisp. Crumble mixture with your fingers into a bowl.
5. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Combine flour and sugar
in a medium bowl. Add butter and rub in with your fingertips until
it forms clumps. Spread on prepared tray and bake for about 20
minutes or until lightly golden, turning tray halfway. Allow to cool
to become crisp. Crumble into bowl with nut mixture and combine.
Serve ice-cream topped with berries then sprinkle with crumble.
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RAISE A GLASS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS
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The best sparkling wines, like this brut from one of Tasmania’s
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ILLUSTRATION MATT COSGROVE
WARNING! THIS COLUMN comes with an age restriction, – you could strategically place his trail to the tree in the living room.
we’re afraid. If you’ve already written your letter to Santa this year “See kids?” they would say, “He was here.”
and you happen to be reading this, put it down now! Believe us, An impression that would only be reinforced if the cookies and
it will work out for you in the long run. For those of you still reading, glass of milk laid out for him had been clearly gobbled down. For
especially the parents, we’ll assume you’re in the know. better or worse, this was in an era before widespread knowledge of
Many Australian mums and dads must have taken a turn for the smug lactose and gluten intolerance so the shopping was relatively simple.
when the kids went gaga over Pokémon earlier this year. We were all over The illusion continued outside where the carrots placed on the
Pikachu years ago! Today, it’s all about ‘augmented reality’ – because ground for hungry reindeer had also been gratefully consumed. What
apparently our kids aren’t spending quite enough time experiencing the really sold this antlered tale was the abundance of hoofprints. Again,
world through an electronic screen. The point is, just like Pokémon, a dusting of baking powder added narrative consistency but more
Australians have been doing augmented reality for years – especially important was a convincing shape. Semi-circular(ish) was preferred
around Christmas. The very magazine you are holding is filled with and depending on the creativity of the parent involved, this came via an
dozens of ideas for creating a uniquely antipodean take on yuletide. One old ice-cream scoop or that hilarious coconut bra set you bought in Fiji.
that is in tune with our evolving food taste, aesthetics and climate. All
wrapped up by a last page column that somehow manages to blend
hilarity with all the warmth of a cosy fireplace in a snowbound cottage.
very
THE MAGAZINE YOU ARE HOLDING IS
You see, for generations, our view of what Christmas looked, felt
filled WITH DOZENS OF IDEAS FOR CREATING
antipodean TAKE ON YULETIDE

and sounded like had a distinctly Northern Hemisphere bent. It’s A UNIQUELY
where our traditions were rooted. Bing Crosby, snowflakes, sleds,
you get the picture. Especially when it was juxtaposed against
sapphire blue skies, singlet-clad carollers and temperatures so Snow was a pretty important part of setting the scene. We may never
high that every oyster was a potential gastro-intestinal threat. be able to have a truly white Christmas at home but that didn’t stop
And yet, we persevered. Making the very most of that all-too-brief countless Barrys, Bruces and Bevans smearing the outside of the
period where children were too susceptible to the magic of the season kid’s windows with Gillette Shaving Foam. So when they woke up on
and all it entailed. With mums generally having done the bulk of Christmas morning, for a second, they thought it was true. A few strands
the work – cooking, present shopping, trying to get petrified children of cotton wool through the frangipani only served to solidify the illusion.
in a shopping centre to sit on a sweating bearded stranger’s lap Adults may have even pointed to the lights of distant aircraft as
and smile – it was left to dads to apply the finishing touches. proof of Rudolph’s proximity. “Why do we see him every night then?”,
And boy, did they get their MacGyver on. The idea was to convey their progeny may ask. To which came the reply, “He spends all
the truth that Santa had visited during the night, and a multitude of year practising to get presents to everyone.” You’re welcome.
evidence was required to really ram the concept home. Having Yes, these efforts were a tad transparent to those of a certain age,
come from the North Pole, it made sense Nicko’s footwear – c’mon out of step with the decor of our thoroughly Australian homes, but
we are in Australia – would be covered in snow. Therefore, so would that was their charm. For a day or two, it was all about going that
his footprints. With the aid of some flour in a bowl and a pair of extra mile – sometimes in flour-flecked gumboots. And on that note,
gumboots – extra points for not being in either mum or dad’s size from all of us here to you and yours, a very merry Christmas.
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“I love being part of those emotional days on either side of the

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TOP LEFT: Any beautiful vessel, no matter how humble,

BRIDGET’S SECRETS TO…

christmas table decorating

LEFT: Bridget’s ideal Christmas setting is abundant and rich. Arranged

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GORGEOUS IDEAS TO BRING THE FESTIVE SEASON TO LIFE

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ABOVE, FROM LEFT: ‘Snow Fawn’ Santa sack, $69.95, The

Feather’ wreath, $79.95, The Woodsfolk; Chinese temple jar, $195,

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OPPOSITE, FROM TOP: ‘Indigos’ throw (used as tablecloth), $149.95,

SUMMER BERRY CRUMBLE

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