Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i Australian Home Beautiful

BEAUTIFUL FABRIC OF THE MONTH Lewis & Wood ‘Papyrus’ linen-viscose fabric in Malachite, Elliott Clarke. To me, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. Time with loved ones, festive feasting, decorating, presents and just taking a break! I always wonder what other people get up to during the holidays – how do they celebrate, what do they cook, how do they decorate? So, this issue, we visited six incredibly stylish women to discover just that on page 18. From Anna Spiro’s stunning sustainably decorated tree to Adelaide Bragg’s divine table setting, each look is a visual delight. And the decorating and hosting advice they share is gold. Speaking of table settings, one of my favourite things to do is create a festive tablescape. Depending on the time…

At a glance Who: Sarah Hope and Georgie Morrison, founders of homewares and decor company Hope & Co.  What they do: Sarah is a ceramic artist, landscape painter and author. Georgie is a ceramic artist, writer, journalist and photographer. Where: Hamilton, Vic.  Why they do it: “We just love to work creatively together and always juggle lots of projects,” says Sarah. Visit: hopeandco.com.au; @_hopeandco_; @australiancountryhouse. Right now in Hamilton, country Victoria, a lot of handmade Christmas decorations are being created. Sarah Hope and her daughter Georgie Morrison from Hope & Co are in action. The kiln is fired up and it’s “all systems go”. So, what goes into such a bespoke production? Well, first, there’s sketching designs, then there’s cutting and feeding clay through the slab roller, followed by more detailed cutting. Next, the clay is…

When building is your business, the possibilities when creating a home for your family can seem endless. This was the scenario for Brisbane couple Christal and Chris of Zou Build, who snapped up a postwar three-bedroom home not far from Brisbane’s CBD six years ago. “It was just a tiny dot on the small 405-square-metre block and had belonged to a hoarder, so the inside was in quite a state,” says Christal. “It definitely wasn’t a house we fell in love with, but it was a good buy, so we fixed it up a bit and rented it while we decided what to do.” Chris, a professional builder, had completed three major whole-house renovations for their family, which includes daughters Andrea, 13, and Sophia, 10. That prompted the couple to…

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FANCY A FESTIVE MARKET JAUNT IN VICTORIA’S YARRA VALLEY? VISIT YARRA GLEN TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET ON DECEMBER 10, 3PM–8PM. CRAFTMARKETS.COM.AU. Decorative touches EPHEMERAL DESIGNS HAS RELEASED A NEW RANGE OF CHARMING HAND-EMBROIDERED ORNAMENTS. CHOOSE FROM THE ‘CHRISTMAS TREE’ ORNAMENT, $26, ‘NOEL’ ORNAMENT, $24, OR OPT FOR A PERSONALISED DECORATION, $28, WITH YOUR OWN TEXT. EPHEMERALDESIGNS.COM.AU. SHOP WATCH: Collette Dinnigan HEADING TO THE NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS? MAKE SURE YOU PAY A VISIT TO AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER COLLETTE DINNIGAN’S NEW HOMEWARES STORE IN THE HERITAGE-LISTED OLD MITTAGONG POST OFFICE. BROWSE A RANGE OF ARTISANAL HOMEWARES, INCLUDING CERAMICS AND CANDLE COLLECTIONS, ALONG WITH A SELECTION OF CURATED ANTIQUES. VISIT COLLETTEDINNIGAN.COM. ’TIS THE SEASON EMBRACE A FUN POP OF COLOUR ON THE TABLE AND ABOVE THE FIREPLACE THIS SILLY SEASON WITH KIP & CO’S ‘CHRISTMAS…

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The joy that comes with being surrounded by family and friends is all Helena wants for Christmas. And after years spent renting in smaller apartments unsuited to entertaining, then travelling to see loved ones last year, it will be Helena’s first time hosting the festivities in her own home, with her husband Oliver and their children Harry and Elsa. Completed in March 2021, the Sydney home has everything the family wanted, situated a few minutes’ drive from the beach with tall ceilings and an airy, tranquil atmosphere befitting of the sheer serendipity that led to its creation. “There was a house I used to drive past that I just loved,” explains Helena. “When we bought this property, we were looking for a builder and, completely by chance, I saw an…

Not minutes, but seconds. That’s the measure of Liz and her family’s voyage from house to beach – a journey taken on foot, along a short, decked path that divides fynbos-covered dunes. Not only do she and husband Frikkie claim this privilege from home, but from work, too, since home life and work happen in the same place. Theirs is one of many successful tales of life-changing moves having surfaced since lockdown. For Liz and Frikkie, exchanging urban Cape living for their beloved weekend retreat of a seaside village on South Africa’s west coast was an antidote for their high-stress lives in food retail and the toll of persistent security concerns. Frequently spied on walks over the weekends they’d spend at a nearby rental, it was pure luck that the…

What inspired your book? “There were so many great ideas and principles of design that never made it into a half-hour episode of the show. So the book is like a rich extras reel.” Any tips for summer gardening? “Go to town with pots planted with voluminous, explosive colour. It’s incredible how quiet and humble a garden can get away with being if there are a few really fabulously flamboyant pots dotted around.” What’s your advice for anyone planning a garden at home? “Gardens succeed or fail based primarily on how they shape and manipulate space. The deepest gut reaction will always be how you feel welcomed, embraced and surrounded by your garden. Gardens are places to ‘be in’, more than places to ‘look at’!” Dream Gardens by Michael McCoy,…

“THE citrus bite OF THE ORANGE AND THE SLIGHT BITTERNESS OF THE RADICCHIO IN THIS SALAD IS THE perfect accompaniment TO THE RICHNESS OF THE ROAST GOOSE” SALT & VINEGAR ROAST POTATOES Serves 6 (See page 159) 1 cup (250ml) malt vinegar1 tbsp salt1½kg roasting potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks¼ cup goose fat1 tbsp sea-salt flakes Handful of rosemary sprigs 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Put the vinegar, salt and potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with 4 cups (1L) water. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Drain into a colander and toss to slightly roughen the edges. 3. Put the goose fat into a large baking dish and heat in the oven. 4. Carefully transfer the drained…

There’s something exciting about dusting off the Christmas decorations each year. The way a few simple stringed lights twinkle in the darkness, refracting off glittery baubles, is absolutely magical. And nothing beats the thrill of setting the table with your finest dinnerware. Here at Home Beautiful, we absolutely love Christmas so it should come as no surprise that our favourite tastemakers do, too. They were gracious enough to invite us (and you) into their homes, to share their approaches to festive decor. On the following pages, you’ll find six very different looks, from traditional colours to swathes of blue and even handmade ornaments. As vast as the styles are, they all have one thing in common: that deeply personal touch. After all, that’s what the holidays are all about. It’s…

In bloom EXPECT BASE NOTES OF AUSTRALIAN SANDALWOOD, WITH TOP NOTES OF ITALIAN BERGAMOT. Swingin’ 60s INSPIRED BY THE SUMMER OF LOVE, THIS SCENT IS A NOSTALGIC AND FREE SENSATION. Ground it ENJOY EARTHLY DELIGHTS WITH DEEP NOTES OF JUNIPER WOOD, ANGELICA SEED AND IRIS. Winter wonderland AS FRESH AND VIBRANT AS FOREST MOSS EMERGING THROUGH THE SNOW.…

Nestled in Australia’s wool capital, the Western District of Victoria, Sarah and Peter’s farm, ‘Coroona’, has been a labour of love for the couple, who bought it back in 2016 and have since restored much of the bluestone homestead. “We’d been living in Queensland and decided to return to Victoria,” says Sarah. “The farm came up online and Pete said to me, ‘I think this is the one for us.’ I was going to be overseas at the time of the auction, so we wrote a personal letter to the vendors about how much we wanted the property. We realised it was unconventional, but the home had been much loved and it was an emotional sale; we wanted them to know we would care for and love it like they…

Behind a small country gate, past a fragrant trellis of climbing roses is White Cottage Flower Farm in Tenterfield, NSW. Shocks of colour paint a pretty picture across the 400-square-metre property, with luscious greens, delicate pinks and regal blues offering vistas reminiscent of quaint English gardens. But it’s the farm’s enviable position in the Australian bush, 850 metres above sea level, that really helps the plants thrive. The climate makes the most of Australia’s sun-kissed aspect, while still allowing wintry conditions, including occasional snowfall, much to the delight of owners Mandy and Hamish Reid. They’ve held the reins of the farm for 25 years, since the land was bare, save for a cottage and shed. “We bought stained glass windows and did it all up in an English style,” says…

When it comes to cooking, there’s no recipe for success quite like thoughtfully collected cookware. If kitchens are the heart of the home, then setting one up is the ultimate step in creating your dream abode. Experts agree that when it comes to choosing cookware, bakeware and knives, it’s important to buy the best quality you can afford. That doesn’t mean breaking the bank – quality, not quantity, should be your motto. Susie Loudon, owner of specialist Sydney cookware shop, The Bay Tree, says good quality cookware should last you a lifetime. “It’s a false economy to skimp on one bit and have to come back in three or four years’ time and buy something else,” says Susie, adding that the best products don’t necessarily cost a fortune. “Just because…

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