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While a permanent holiday is out of the reach of most Aussies, plenty of us are doing our best to recreate travel experiences in our backyards according to the latest research. The 2018 Adbri Masonry Great Australian Backyard survey has revealed that our most popular backyard designs are inspired by the popular holiday hotspots of Bali, Japan and …
Today's delicious, healthy recipe comes with more nutritional info than you can shake a stick at, thanks to freelance real food recipe writer, food stylist and food photographer Rosie Eyre of By Rosie. A vegetarian’s match-made in heaven! a deliciously zesty haloumi and fig puy green lentil salad with some nourishing little micro-herbs on …
By Alexandra Gapineau With the loss of daylight saving comes my bad mood. I am not a winter person, I wish I were but I am not. Every year, I promise myself and my family that I will be different and that I will be embracing it but after a few weeks, it always seems to be getting the better of me. The way I have managed to make the most of is …
Perched on top of a hill in Victoria’s Portsea, this striking, single level minimalist family home makes a dramatic statement. A large rectangular design, the home is notable for its ample glazing (that affords a unique transparency and beautiful ocean views from every room), a six-metre cantilever on one end and the way in which the structure …
When Autumn begins to slide into Winter and we start thinking warm thoughts about hot chocolate, hibernation and hygge (remember that?), it’s time to get serious about getting cosy. Let’s face it, we’re going to be spending a lot of hours inside so it’s time to rug up – quite literally. “A rug is a great place to start when adding layers to your …
Given it’s so easy to purchase with the click of a button, and life is busy for most, you’ve got to work quite hard to get people to leave the comfort of their homes these days. But in welcome news for lovers of bricks and mortar shopping, the tough retail climate is forcing brands to innovate and the latest such attempt is a collaboration between …
Built in 1930, this inner-west Melbourne cottage was renovated recently by the architect Jos Tan. And while the home's owner initially wanted to demolish the rear of the home and build anew, budget constraints meant the existing brick structure was used instead with a fabulous result. “As an alternative to a demolition, we proposed …
While we love a bargain, we’re also firm believers in splashing out on statement pieces too, should your budget allow. And while it’s not the first item that springs to mind when you think of a hero piece, the statement lamp holds an important place in modern interior design. But when a single lamp can cost up to five figures, is it worth the …
You know what they say about house guests and fish? Well I’d certainly be doing my utmost to stay more than three days in this gorgeous guest wing, newly renovated by interior designer Lynne Bradley. Not only is it a smart yet serene space that is big on comfort, it even has its own kitchen attached. As I said, when can I stay?? “My brief …
In Collaboration with Lifestyle I have Foxtel for the Lifestyle channel only. Fact! I am a total Selling Houses Australia addict. I even watch those really old episodes I've already seen before (maybe more than once!). I just love this show, and having been lucky enough to meet and get to know Shaynna Blaze and Charlie Albone in the course of …
