With a dollop of cream and a cup of tea, this delicious treat is perfect for morning tea. Ingredients For the base 150 grams of soft butter 30 grams of sugar 60 grams of icing sugar 30 grams of ground walnuts A pinch of salt 1 egg 250 grams of flour For the glaze 85 grams of sugar 3 eggs 125 single cream Zest of one unwaxed …
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David Flack: Belle Coco Republic interior designer 2019
A transformed timber cottage centred around a fig tree, a restaurant turned light-filled gym in the backstreets of Double Bay and a rural-Japanese-inspired ebony café, nestled in Sydney’s Chinatown, are among the illustrious winners of Australia’s most prestigious design accolades, the 2019 Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards. Hosted …
Positive energy in the home: Feng Shui basics to try
Emily Hruska from Fire Lotus Feng Shui takes us through some of the basic principals of Feng Shui we can try for ourselves Whenever we look into the potential Feng Shui of any given building, there are quite a number of different theoretical approaches that we can take. These theories come from the many different ‘schools’ of Feng Shui whose …
Foodie Friday: Gluten free grape & goat cheese galette
Nutritionist Jaqueline Alwill has created a delicious recipe using juicy, in-season Australian Grapes. Producers across Australia have been growing grapes for generations, with Aussies consuming a whopping 200,000 tonnes each year! Serves 8 | Gluten free and vegetarian Ingredients Filling: 400g Australian Seedless Grapes, cut in …
Real reno: Bathrooms transformed with style & function
Located in Sydney’s lower north shore, this once tired Roseville property was given a timeless makeover by Integriti Projects. In just five months, the team transformed the entire interior of the house, focusing on creating a beautiful, functional home for a growing family. Going into this refurbishment, there was a key focus on renewing the …
Foodie Friday: Beetroot and horseradish steak sandwich
Did you know there was such a thing as Steak Sandwich Day? Well there is, and it's next week on 12 May! Texas-based beef lover, Jess Pryles, sticks to her Aussie roots with this classic steak sanga recipe. Thanks to Australian Beef. Preparation: 10 minutes | Cooking: 15 minutes | Serves: 6 Ingredients 700g flat iron steaks 5 large …
Mixed material facades favoured by young home builders
Australia’s younger homeowners are preparing to end the country’s love affair with brick houses, according to new data. The findings of a James Hardie survey of people who have built their home in the past five years, or are currently planning to do so, showed that only one third preferred the traditional brick cladding or veneer facades found in …
Subway tile layout: 12 different ways!
While known for their classic and timeless nature, the subway tile has experienced a dramatic renaissance this autumn, but not in the way DIY renovators would necessarily expect. Subways have evolved dramatically of late, says Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer Vanessa Thompson, and are now incorporating dynamic patterns, vibrant colours and …
Designer’s river house offers family a new lifestyle
This home surrounded by water and bushland in Sydney's south was a labour of love for interior designer Vivian Panagos and her husband David. Thankfully, the seventies home didn't need major floorplan changes as access to the house and bringing in building materials was not at all easy! "The renovation wasn't for the faint hearted," says …
Laminex has biggest refresh in quarter of a century
Laminex has hit refresh on its colour collection with the most comprehensive update in more than 25 years. The new Laminex Colour Collection has been carefully curated for the Australian lifestyle with an expansive range of true-to-life woodgrains, minerals and metallics, as well as timeless whites and neutrals and the latest trends. As an …