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Located on the NSW central coast, it’s hard to believe that this four-bedroom, three-bathroom coastal dream of a home was once a simple fibro cottage. “Our goal was to create a light-filled sanctuary that felt comfortable and inviting. It’s a real sanctuary but with plenty of space for entertaining,” says expert renovator and former Blockhead Kara …
Photography by Marcel Aucar Last time we caught up, our kitchen and laundry had just been installed but the finishing touches were a mere pipedream. Fast forward to 2018 and we’re done and dusted. If we’d ever questioned the notion of love at first sight, we don’t anymore. These spaces have far exceeded our expectations and we’re walking around …
The world's most chic picnic, Le Dîner en Blanc, is returning to Melbourne on 24 February at a secret yet wondrous location. All dressed-up people arrive and set up beautiful tables for their picnic, then all pack up and leave like nothing never happened. Hannah and her partner, Clint, will be joining this famous night that originated from …
By Greville Pabst As many Australians enjoy the festive season and summer sun, the real estate market goes into hibernation. That is until the New Year, when the market starts to pick up again. If you are looking to put your home on the market in early 2018, there are a few things you can do to make sure your home stands out from the crowd and …
It’s instalment five of our exclusive series with former Blockheads Julia and Sasha and so much has happened! Read on for Julia’s warts and all account, some exciting developments (and, let’s be a honest, a few fails!). Kitchen Week was by far our favourite on The Block and it was no different this time around. I mean, what’s not to love? We got …
I'll admit I rolled my eyes when I heard Harris Park was dubbed the Surry Hills of the west. That's a super trendy inner city suburb for those unfamiliar with Sydney. But checking out the display apartment for Charlie Parker, a boutique, residential tower in the leafy suburb of Harris Park, well it's fair to say the suburb is getting …
I love a dinner party, but if I'm honest, plans for a stylish spread quickly go out the window; especially when friends are on their way and you haven't even started cooking. But not this festive season! This summer I'm going to create a feast for the stomach and the eyes... with Shaynna Blaze's help that is. Check out her top tips for styling a …
The humble caravan is staging a major comeback. Have you ever gone down the rabbit hole that is the hashtag #vanlife? There's currently 2.2 million Instagram posts tagged! And #vanlife is not just an aesthetic or even a mentality, it's come to encapsulate a movement; a one-word, enviable lifestyle that is free of the traditional nine-to-five. Now, …
It’s instalment four of our exclusive series with former Blockheads Julia and Sasha and so much has happened! Read on for Julia’s warts and all account, some exciting developments (and, let’s be a honest, a few fails!). We all have those friends we text from time to time saying: "We must catch up!" But of course, we never do. I feel like that’s …
He successfully snapped up Josh and Elyse's winning house for comedian Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes at the weekend. Now buyer's advocate Greville Pabst shares his thoughts on the auction results and the series overall. Season 13 of The Block has been filled with drama from day one and Sunday’s auction was no exception. Five beautiful homes went under the …
