Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Australian Home Beautiful

You’re holding in your hands a very special issue of Home Beautiful, dedicated to the art of creating and the magic, beauty and joy of handmade. It’s one that we, as a team, look towards with an impossible-to-articulate mixture of trepidation and happiness – we know that the final product will be a testament to all the beautifully crafted Australian discoveries we’ve made throughout the course of the year. But it’s a challenge to bring them all together to grace our pages all at once, and also heartbreaking to make decisions about what won’t feature when there is so much talent out there. We’d love to share it all. Some background. Not so long ago, we launched an Instagram feed to celebrate our ever-growing community of creatives so we could…

What’s a typical work day? I love to show up to life early... to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. At 7am, I kiss my son, then I walk my golden retriever at the park. Around 8.30 I start organising my head for the day. I have a few phone calls and then I head to the office. That’s management time! After lunch I head for my studio. It’s where my creative juices start flowing. A drink and good food after work with my best friend is always relaxing, especially coupled with a beautiful sunset! What’s your biggest source of inspiration? Nature is the best teacher of patterns and colours, so I try to spend time with her. Which trends and colours do you have your eye on…

AT A GLANCE Who: Mandy Barrett and Mike Budworth of Earth & Baker. What they do: Hand-crafted ceramics inspired by nature. Where: Burleigh Heads, Queensland. Why they do it: “Nothing compares to the feeling of holding a completed piece in your hands – something that was first imagined in your mind and created using Mother Nature’s tools,” says Mandy. Visit: ceramichomewares.com.au. The first thought Mandy Barrett had when her partner, Mike Budworth, suggested they attend a local ceramics class together back in 2014 was, “How am I going to find time for this?” With busy work schedules – Mandy is a hairdresser and Mike, a flight attendant – he thought it could be a fun way for the pair to spend some time together. Despite Mandy’s initial reservation, the couple…

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CREATIVE NEW venture Stackwood, at 10 Stack Street, Fremantle, comprises a concept store, seven maker’s studios and an event space – all housed inside a former diesel workshop. Thanks to Sarah Bell, the brainchild behind the creative space, the collective supports local makers and service providers. “We want to teach people skills that are dying,” says Sarah. “You get more satisfaction doing things yourself. It’s in our DNA.” STOP 1 | Stackwood Concept Store Stocking a carefully curated range of handmade vessels, homewares and indoor plants, the concept store (along with Stacked Cafe) is the only dedicated retail space at Stackwood. Managed by collective facilitator Sarah Bell, the store stocks standout local items, such as Leo And Spargo men’s leather goods, Learn To Weave kits and stunningly irregular ceramics from…

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When the house Jonas had admired since he was a child came onto the market, he jumped at the chance to inspect it: his wife, Kristin, however, was a little less enthusiastic. “I was happy with our former house, and wasn’t keen to move,” she says. “I just saw all the work ahead of me, also I didn’t want to leave my garden.” But Jonas, a banker, had been in love with this home for many years and refused to give up easily. Located on the west coast of Sweden, it was designed by a famous Swedish architect, was close to both the train station and the sea, and through the years had housed a bakery, an antiques dealer, a clothing store and an advertising agency. “Over a bottle of…

NOT EVERYONE HAS an unlimited budget to work with when renovating, and the House Rules teams are no exception. Tasked with turning around a new kitchen in double-quick time, the teams need smart design tricks to make their layout look a million dollars – without spending a fortune. Transforming a basic model into something that looks super-high-end isn’t as difficult (or as expensive) as you might think. It’s really just a matter of defining which parts of the kitchen have the most impact, then spending a little more to enhance the drama and quality. Here are six areas you can adjust to give your kitchen five-star style on a shoestring superior splashbacks A sensational tile can add exponentially to a kitchen’s style and individuality. “A great splashback is one of…

stand alone KNOWN FOR ITS MODERN DESIGNS, DANISH COMPANY VOLA HAS PRODUCED WHAT MAY JUST BE THE ULTIMATE MINIMALIST BATHROOM STATEMENT, WITH ITS ‘FS3’ FREESTANDING SHOWER (ABOVE) . THE BRUSHED STAINLESS-STEEL FINISH SOFTENS THE LOOK AND INCLUDES A PARALLEL HAND SHOWER FOR PRACTICALITY. AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOM ORDERS, GO TO EN.VOLA.COM. CLEVER COOKING Gaggenau’s Flex Induction 90cm cooktop (right) has landed in stores across Australia, bringing a professional touch to the kitchens of serious home cooks. The surface-mounted cooktop, bordered by a chic stainless-steel frame, is divided into three preset hot spots, making for an easier transition from boiling to simmering. There’s also an in-built griddle plate that has us dreaming of teppanyaki. The cooktop costs from $5999. Visit gaggenau.com/au. shake & bake SAY GOODBYE TO JUGGLING THE PHONE WHILE COOKING.…

annual celebrations Treasured family memories have a special sweetness when great food is involved. Invite everyone over for an afternoon tea inspired by this month’s Mother’s Day menu and adorn your table with pastel highlights and fragrant florals. PRAWN, DILL & HORSERADISH SALAD BAGUETTE ROLLS See recipe on page 183 PRAWN, DILL & HORSERADISH SALAD BAGUETTE ROLLS Makes 20 ⅓ cup crème fraîche ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise 2 tsp prepared horseradish 1 tbsp chopped dill 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 eschallots, finely chopped 1kg large cooked prawns, peeled, deveined, chopped Sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper, for seasoning 1 bunch watercress, trimmed, sprigs picked (see tips, below) 1 baguette (see tips, below) 2 tbsp baby capers, drained 1. Combine creme fraîche, mayonnaise, horseradish, chopped dill, lemon juice and…

BACK TO BASICS The garden attached to this Dutch home, once filled with shrubs and conifers, has undergone a complete makeover at the hands of homeowner Aletta and her husband, Roelf, who have started from scratch, replanting the whole space. “We always have a small project to tackle,” says Aletta. Affixed to the roof is a bank of solar panels, which not only services the home but heats this porch area during the cooler months. Find similar unfinished Adirondack armchairs at Cotswold and a similar firepit at Robert Plumb. > FIREWOOD STORAGE “The garden is a cosy place where I can relax and rest,” says Aletta. Husband Roelf built the bench seats that cleverly double as firewood storage, and Aletta sewed the cushions. A WONDERFUL CHILDHOOD spent tramping through the…

winning letter Wow, what a fabulous issue April is! I have been buying your magazine for years. I buy it, read it, then pass it onto my enthusiastic 77-year-old mother who is waiting – not patiently – to receive it. This month’s ‘Blue Crush’ is not only gorgeous but also inspiring. Georgia and her husband, Mike, have captured everything I love in a home – you can never have enough blue and white. Thank you for yet another great issue. As long as you keep giving your readers stylish homes like these with interesting stories, I’ll continue to purchase them every month for many years to come, and will continue to share with my wonderful mother. Kelly Folan, Gold Coast, Qld, via email “OVER THE YEARS I’VE COME TO REALISE…

AT A GLANCE Who: Lauren Emerson and Genevieve Hewson of Walter G. What they do: Fabric designers. Where: Sydney. Why they do it: “I love being around pattern all day – I’m pattern obsessed,” says Lauren. Genevieve adds: “Being your own boss and living your passion every day is pretty great.” Visit: walter-g.com.au. With their distinctive cushions and fabrics gracing some of the most beautiful rooms in Australia, including award-winning hotel Halcyon House, the team behind textile label Walter G – high school best friends Lauren Emerson and Genevieve Hewson – are as relaxed as their designs. They’ve come a long way since launching their business at a Sydney trade show in 2012. They now have more than 100 stockists across Australia, and almost as many in the US. While…

AT A GLANCE Who: Sky Carter of Sky Carter Colour. What she does: Fibre and textile artist. Where: Sydney’s inner-west. Why she does it: “I need to express myself creatively to be a sane person and to help me process experiences that I’ve had in my life,” she says. Visit: skycartercolour.com.au. Within the Art Deco, whitewashed walls of a former bank, Sky Carter selects long ribbons of colourful fabric, chunky pieces of wool and fine lengths of string to weave into textural artworks of great beauty. The fibre and textile artist loves nothing more than turning off her phone, shutting the studio door and concentrating solely on her work. “I live for those pockets of time,” says Sky. “It’s like stepping into an alternative universe where you just become this…

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The seasons change with full dramatic effect over the NSW Southern Highlands, so there’s no shortage of visual inspiration for artists Noel and Wendy, who now call this picturesque corner of the world home. “The changing seasons are very clearly and beautifully defined here,” says Noel. “As the garden is slowly becoming more established, it’s hard to decide whether autumn or spring is the more exciting. They both make for great spectator sport!” This slice of paradise – a one-acre block in a beautifully preserved Georgian-style village – has been a labour of love for the couple, who took a roundabout route to their tree change. They met while living in Sydney, but each dreamed of a rural escape. However, the siren song of the country lured them a touch…

THE CONTESTANTS ON the upcoming series of House Rules might wish they had done a bit of background reading on new judge Drew Heath. The architect and builder (pictured left) has pretty definite ideas on what works and what doesn’t work in a renovation – and getting the basics right, he believes, is the key. “When I enter a room, the first thing I do is imagine it without anything in it,” says Drew. “If the contestants have done nothing to it, then there’s too much reliance on styling and not enough on manipulating the space.” Natural light is another big factor. “Everything is about light,” he says. “What I try to do is have rooms that open up to outdoor spaces – and with a bit of thinking, most…

YOU MIGHT THINK you’re already pretty eco-savvy in the bathroom – you’ve got your wash-rinse-repeat routine down to a sweet four minutes – but there’s always more you can do for the environment, and the bathroom is a great place to earn your green stripes. By putting in a bit of thought in the planning stages, you can minimise your impact on the earth, while trimming the fat off your utilities bills at the same time. the master plan An environmentally outstanding bathroom is born early in the process, with a design that makes the most of natural light and airflow. Bathrooms are a battleground, with insidious mould and mildew always ready to take advantage of an underventilated space. By harnessing fresh air to chase out trapped steam, you’ll win…

ROCKMELON, PROSCIUTTO & GOATS CHEESE BRUSCHETTA See recipe on page 182 ROCKMELON, PROSCIUTTO & GOATS CHEESE BRUSCHETTA Makes 16 16 x 1cm-thick slices of ciabatta (1 loaf) Olive oil cooking spray ⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped ⅓ cup finely chopped mint 1 tbsp lemon thyme leaves, roughly chopped ¼ piece of rockmelon, seeds removed 300g goats cheese (see tips, below) Sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper, for seasoning 200g thinly sliced prosciutto Small mint leaves, for garnishing 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Put slices of ciabatta on an oven tray, then spray both sides with olive oil. Toast in oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp on top. Set aside to cool. 2. Combine walnuts, mint and thyme in a small bowl. Cut rockmelon into a…

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Style hive What do you get when you combine two Melbourne-based furnituremaking duos, both with their eyes fixed on creating future heirlooms, in a beautiful retail setting? Answer: Makers Collective. Lucy Grant and Adam Brislin of Beeline Design (top left) have partnered up with Felix Furniture’s Antonia Morrongiello and Ian Anderson (top right) to open this pop-up shop in Richmond, Melbourne (right), showcasing their work alongside fellow local makers. Our lust-haves include Beeline Design’s woven leather and oak ‘Cuba’ bed, from $2420, and Felix Furniture’s The Rocco’ plywood sideboard (right). Shop the collection in store until July, or visit beelinefurnituredesign.com.au and felixfurniture.com. MILK MADE The trend of the moment is trend-lessness, or so says the team at Milk & Sugar. The Melbourne-based design label is pushing pause for its autumn/winter…

AT A GLANCE Who: Clare Scholes and Joy Stewart of Mondocherry. What they do: Hand-cut and painted paper art. Where: Melbourne, Victoria. Why they do it: “I think if you’ve got a creative soul, you need to get it out there,” says Clare. Visit: Mondocherry.com.au. “It’s an enormous privilege to live out your passion. We pinch ourselves that we get to indulge in ours on a daily basis” ~ JOY Handfuls of delicately painted and individually cut paper feathers and petals swirl across the workspaces of paper artists – and siblings – Clare Scholes and Joy Stewart. Despite them living on different continents, it’s impossible – even to the sisters – to tell who made what. The pair’s creative business, Mondocherry, was formed 10 years ago when the sisters were…

AT A GLANCE Who: Carol Russell, woodworker. What she does: Spoon carver who uses beautiful Australian hardwood timbers. Where: Brisbane, Queensland. Why she does it: “I create things because it makes me happy and gives me peace. It means something to me – to make a material thing that others like enough to own or give as a gift to someone they care about,” she says. Visit: carolrussellwoodwork.com.au. There weren’t many female furniture makers when Carol Russell first started her woodworking career three decades ago. “I was a lone woman, but now there are lots of us,” says Carol. Being vastly outnumbered in her chosen field wasn’t the greatest challenge Carol faced in following her passion – she’d grown up with four brothers, as well as a sister, so was…

collection: trudy rice Transferring her non-toxic printmaking skills from paper to organic fabric, Melbourne-based fine artist Trudy Rice captures the essence of Australia’s great outdoors with her new range of designer cushions and wallpaper.…

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“WHEN PEOPLE WALK IN THIS ROOM, I WANT THEM TO FEEL LIKE THEY’RE WALKING INTO A cocktail party, LIKE THERE’S A THOUSAND DIFFERENT FACES looking at you. A LITTLE BIT LIKE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM” ~ LAURENCE LLEWELYN–BOWEN lift the curtain “These curtains [above right] were inspired by a pattern called ‘Spice Island’, which my wife, Jackie, had in her bedroom when she was a child, and my mother had at home. It was a real middle-class fabric to have, and I loved the idea of making a nod back to it – with a rather large injection of turquoise.” on the wall “The design of this wallpaper is called ‘Facade’ [below] and it extends right into the downstairs loo. It’s one of my designs; an infinity of renaissance arches.…

LIGHT IMPACTS the way we feel. Glary rooms can be off-putting, yet a gently lit space is instantly relaxing. When planning your lighting, remember to consider the three main types. “Ambient refers to the general, overall light in a room,” says Adrianna Barr of Lumen8 Architectural Lighting. “Task lighting is a specialised light source for a specific activity, while accent lighting is used to emphasise a feature.” Knowing how you’ll use your space will help you map out an effective lighting layout, and choose the fittings to suit, be they pendants, floor or table lamps, ceiling or wall lights. Find pendant perfection Depending on their style, pendants can provide ambient or task lighting, are great for zoning open-plan spaces and can star as an eye-catching feature. It’s easy to fall…

Just like love, cotton is all around. Chances are you’re wearing it; sitting on it; it’s billowing in the breeze at your open windows and glowing vividly on your sofa in the shape of a few artfully placed scatter cushions. It even had a place in your wallet once, before polymer banknotes consigned cotton paper as the currency material of choice to the dustbin of history. It’s a natural product, it can be recycled, it can be made up into all sorts of different fabrics – and when discarded, it’s speedily biodegradable. Here, we delve a little deeper into this material world. FABRIC OF CHOICE We’ve used cotton for clothing for at least 7000 years, which is not surprising when you consider that it keeps you cool in summer and…

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