Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2023 i Australian Home Beautiful

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elle Lovelock CREATIVE DIRECTOR Katrina Yaxley DEPUTY EDITOR Victoria Kingsbury ART & STYLE ART DIRECTORS Paloma Garay, Alice Ierace STYLIST Lucy Gough IMAGE RETOUCHER Matus Kundrat FEATURES & CONTENT CHIEF COPY EDITOR Peter Griffiths FEATURES EDITOR Brittany Smith SENIOR COPY EDITORS Kate Barber, Julia Fairley FEATURES WRITERS Rebecca Hooton, Rachel White JUNIOR WRITER Lisa Easey HOMES GROUP EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR Anna Campbell EMAIL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU PRODUCTION PRODUCTION PLANNER Sally Jefferys ADVERTISING CONTROLLER Dominic Roy ADVERTISING COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Michelle O’Hanlon BRAND EXECUTIVE Claire Ellis ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Kate Orsborn NSW, VIC AND SA DIRECTOR OF SALES Karen Holmes VIC, SA AND WA HEAD OF DIRECT SALES Will Jamison QUEENSLAND HEAD OF SALES Judy Taylor HEAD OF CREATIVE Clare Catt HEAD OF EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS Cate Gazal NEW ZEALAND ENQUIRIES +61 2…

SHOP | DISCOVER | DECORATE | STYLE | EXPLORE Set the mood with the exhilarating scents of Hunter Candles. The Sydney brand evokes its Newtown roots with a no-holds-barred approach, using bold fragrances to rouse the senses and ignite memories. See more of the collection at huntercandles.com.au. PHOTOGRAPHY JANA LANGHORST STYLING DEBORAH HUNTER, VIANNEY HUNTER/COURTESY OF HUNTER CANDLES WINTER BLUES Add traditional charm with frosty scenes delicately captured on Wedgwood’s tree ornaments. The deer bauble, snowflake and present ornament are $99.95 each. Visit wedgwood.com.au. GILDED gifts New from Bespoke Letterpress is ‘A Christmas Garden’ collection of gift wrap, cards and ornaments in golden blooms. For more details, go to bespokepress.com.au to wrap up your Christmas with style. Local LUXURY Celebrate texture and embellished details with iconic Melbourne brand Zuster’s new…

Wine glass in Blue, $19.99, H&M. ‘Ourea’ raffia table lamp in Green, $249, Few and Far. All other items, as before. Assorted baubles, from $9.99/set of 2, all H&M. ‘Burton’ linen throw in Seagrass, $246/170cm x 130cm, L&M Home. All other items, as before. ‘Monto Petite’ console table in Natural, $399, Provincial Home Living. ‘Moody View’ canvas print by unknown artist, $239/40.5cm x 28cm (framed), Pictured Art. ‘Macleay’ eucalyptus garland, $34.95/150cm, French Knot. ‘Enchantress’ candle stands, from $39.95 each, Few and Far. Paloma Contreras ‘Comtesse’ table lamp in Brass, $2300, Bloomingdales Lighting. Champagne coupe, $14.99, H&M. ‘Cleo’ mirror in Gold, $3355, Coco Republic. Cow bells, from $7.95, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Vermont White Spruce’ Christmas tree with Candlelight Clear LED EasyPlug, $1699/167.5cm, Balsam Hill. ‘Dynasty’ large pheasant planter (holding tree), $1699, Alfresco…

BLUE CHRISTMAS Homeowner and designer Nicki took inspiration from East Coast American style with swathes of blue in furniture, joinery and even wrapping paper. The festive season is a treasured time for the family, including Bailey the Rhodesian Ridgeback (below), seen relaxing on a Molmic ‘Sherman’ sofa, and kids Eva, 10, and Jake, six. Caught counting presents under the real Douglas Fir tree. Engineered Fumed Oak flooring from Haro Flooring is paired with board and batten wall panelling for a cottage appeal. When interior designer Nicki Dobrzynski and her husband, Chris, finished their first renovation they swore they’d never live in a home during a project again. But skip ahead to 2023 and they’re wrapping up their fourth live-in renovation. “You go into them thinking they’ll be smaller but they…

Running away from cows with a baby on her hip wasn’t exactly how homeowner Samantha imagined her first moments on her new property. The 6.5-hectare empty block on the Mornington Peninsula was home to territorial cows and covered in blackberries that had to be cleared. But these obstacles didn’t deter Samantha. “I knew this would be the perfect spot to build a country home,” she says. The vision of big verandahs, window seats and rolling pastures was enough to convince Samantha and her husband David to buy the block and start building their family home for their three sons, Jared, Aaron and James. Although they owned an IT business and didn’t work in construction, they had already built one home together and knew they made a good team. “We are…

Bess Scott The look: Rustic yet delicate. This wreath suits any well-lived home, where the decor is more of a collection of found and eclectic pieces rather than a sparkly, monochromatic interior. Flowers used: Paper daisy varieties: splendidum, bracteatum, and Rhodanthe manglesii. How it was made: The base of this wreath is made from old fencing wire formed into a rough circle, with handfuls of the loose daisy stems bundled together and tied to each other in all different directions with wire. To hang it, tie a length of jute to the top of the wreath. Maintenance tips: The daisies are dried so they will hold their colour and shape, but make sure you keep the wreath out of direct sunlight and wind. Bess Paddington, (02) 9356 8464, besspaddington.com. Saskia…

I adore the lead-up to Christmas. For me, it starts particularly early – back in August when we begin planning features and photoshoots for the December issue of Home Beautiful. There’s a sense of magic about this season that I want to prolong, and I relish every element of the planning: how to decorate, what to cook, where to shop for the perfect presents. When do you start thinking about Christmas? This issue, we visit 10 beautiful Australian homes to see how they’ve been decorated for Christmas. From the five designers in our up-front feature on page 24, each with their own distinct seasonal style, to the glorious home features from page 81, including one belonging to former Home Beautiful editor-in-chief Wendy Moore! Coastal, country, contemporary and classic – there’s…

PERFECT for THE GARDENER 1. Regatta collection two-metre sundial beach umbrella in Miss Marigold, $1799, Basil Bangs. 2. ‘Bowman’ small cluster earrings in Worn Gold/Sun, $149, Oroton. 3. ‘Grand Soleil’ platter, $189, Maison Balzac. 4. Beach towel in Rivie Mimosa, $89.99, Business & Pleasure. 5. Lemon collection dish, from $45*, Les-Ottomans. 6. Santa Maria Novella Bizzarria EDP, $425/100ml. 7. ‘Mima The Fairy’ swim vest in Lemon Lilac, $69.99, Sunny Life. 8. Lemon candle, $40, Bonnie and Neil. 9. Long resin ‘Temple’ platter in Lemon, $310, Dinosaur Designs. 10. ‘Al Fresco’ lounger cushion in Rivie Mimosa, $299.99, Business & Pleasure. 11. Banana salad bowl in Yellow, $95, Bonnie and Neil. 12. Haws watering can in Yellow, $26.50, Plantsmith. PERFECT for THE DRINKS CONNOISSEUR 1. ‘Brunch with Bonnie’ by Prudence De Marchi…

1. Katie Leamon ‘Christmas pudding’ card, $8.95, Dymocks. 2. Earth Greetings ‘Merry Mottlecah’ Christmas card, $6.99, Dymocks. 3. Ithika Gifts + Lifestyle ‘Black Christmas’ greeting card, $10.95, Hardtofind. 4. ‘Be Merry and Bright’ small Christmas card in Green, $5.95, Bespoke Press. 5. Murilo Manzini ‘Merry Little Christmas’ card, $6.95, Bits of Australia. 6. Andrea Smith ‘All the Trimmings’ Christmas card, $4.99, Kakadu Plum Co. 7. Phoebe and June ‘Merry and Bright’ Christmas card, $6.58, Etsy. 8. Typo ‘My kind of Christmas spirit 2023’ card, $4.99, Cotton On. 9. Ithika Gifts + Lifestyle ‘Oh Holy Night’ greeting card, $9.95, Hardtofind. 10. The Good Twin ‘Citrus Noel’ card, $7.95, Preston Apothecary. VELVET BOW THE CHRISTMAS CART…

FESTIVE SPIRIT A house in the hills was a dream come true for Byron Bay couple Ali, an interior designer originally from the UK, and her partner Michael, a builder. Together the pair transformed a 1920s Queenslander, enhancing its size, comfort and connection to the scenic surrounds, all while keeping its heritage charm front and centre. With a glorious view, the perfect place to celebrate Christmas is the new alfresco area, which overlooks rolling hills and the distant Nightcap National Park. “My first Christmas away from the cold of the UK in 1999 was such a culture shock, I decided it was best to throw most of my English traditions aside,” says Ali, who adorns a Balsam Hill Christmas tree with paper decorations from Norsu Interiors and David Jones, paired…

FAMILY FEAST Every year, interiors enthusiast and homeowner Wendy looks forward to a summer spent doing not much at all. For her, Christmas is about spending quality time connecting with her family. Pork crackling is a must-have on her festive table in Sydney. “It’s a bit of a family tradition for Mum to cook the pork the night before, and for us to eat the pork crackling on Christmas Eve while it’s still hot,” she says, so serving a roast was a must for this family celebration! Turn to page 137 for her go-to recipes. Here, Wendy’s tablescape is festooned with ribbons, bonbons, wrapping, and tree and table decorations from Bespoke Letterpress. Wendy’s whippet Kink also joins in on the festivities. Considered, clever and warm, like its owner, the home…

Christmas decorations have the power to lift the spirit, evoking this most wonderful time of the year with a mere twinkle of fairy lights or the sharp, fresh smell of pine. We’ve asked the experts for their best tinsel-free tips on styling your home to ready it for the holiday season. Read on to give your decor a festive overlay! Up the garden path Welcome one and all to your home with an elegant dusting of fairy lights – solar lights can be trailed over the porch awning, draped through tree branches and positioned along paths without the need for mains power. “You could also use existing potted plants, turning them into mini trees with a few hardy decorations,” says stylist Tilly Roberts. “Simple things can be made Christmassy, like…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT HOME BEAUTIFUL INSTA LOVE AUSTRALIA’S SWEETHEARTS, @SNEZANAWOOD AND @SAMJAMESWOOD, SHOWCASED THE STUNNING RENOVATION OF THEIR VICTORIAN-ERA HOME ON HB’S INSTAGRAM, CAPTURING HEARTS AND LIKES. WITH GRAND CEILINGS AND DRAMATIC ARCHES, THE BACHELOR ALUMS TRANSFORMED THIS MELBOURNE HOUSE INTO A CONTEMPORARY AND LIGHT-FILLED FAMILY ABODE. WHITE WONDERLAND ADD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH CERAMICS FROM THESE INSTA CREATORS @CAROLINECSTYLE @KIMWALLACE.CERAMICS @THEDOODLESHED O Christmas tree Peek behind the scenes at HB’s seasonal styling shoot, where renowned interior designer and ‘The Block’ judge, Darren Palmer, takes inspiration from nature with his holiday decorating. See him get hands on layering preserved palm leaves to make this Christmas tree with a twist. COVER LOOK A GENEROUS SWIRL OF RICH CONIFER FOLIAGE IS ADORNED WITH A CLASSIC RED BOW…

There’s a certain magic in the air in December. Sparkling lights reflect in the wide eyes of excited youngsters while beautifully wrapped presents patiently wait to be opened. The sense of anticipation is palpable. A beautiful interior, filled with a mix of old family treasures and new stylish pieces, infuses the space with even more joy and grandeur. At Home Beautiful, we love that festive spirit and so we sat down with five of our favourite interior designers, stylists and experts to watch as they deck the halls with a wide range of decorations. Their preferred styles are certainly vast, from traditional colour palettes to coastal hues, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, the beauty of Christmas isn’t about one particular interior style. It’s about the…

From left: Aerin ‘Delmara’ small cachepot in Gold, $1195, Becker Minty. La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator, $150/40ml. Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 Hair Mist, $120/70ml. Dior Forever limited-edition cushion foundation case, $54. Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions 3D Visible Fill + Repair Serum, $120/30ml. Aerin ‘Calinda’ box in Cream (shown without lid), $390, Becker Minty. White Rose Brand and Pearl Statement necklace, $499, Les Néréides. Penhaligon’s Solaris EDP, $320/100ml, David Jones. Estée Lauder Pure Color Matte Lipstick refill in Thrill Me, $42/3.5g. Large crystal standing tree, $199, and golden snowflake ornament, $99.95, both Waterford.…

“I GET A tremendous sense of satisfaction FROM RENOVATING” When homeowners Hayley and Terry bought their Gold Coast home three years ago, they had to look beyond the particularly unattractive shade of ’90s pink which spanned carpets, upholstery, window dressings and even flanked the fireplace. “It was everywhere,” recalls Hayley. “The floor tiles though were even worse. They were a ghastly glossy pale blue with a squiggly pattern that looked like a wet slug trail!” With two adult daughters, Lucy and Bella, and son Orly who’s approaching his teen years, the couple saw potential in the split-level home, despite the dated aesthetics. The home, complete with a self-contained studio, had the space they were after, in a prime waterfront location. Experienced renovators and self-confessed serial movers, the pair relished the…

December marks the start of summer, meaning more time outside with barbecues, backyard cricket and the fast-approaching festive season. As a professional garden designer, it also marks the beginning of what I call the ‘crazy month’. I have seen countless people attempt to complete a lastminute, full garden makeover in the lead up to Christmas, all to impress their family and friends on Christmas Day. I’m here to tell you that the world will not come to a complete stop if your garden isn’t looking its best when you sit down to enjoy your Christmas lunch. An overgrown garden can always be cut back, have the weeds pulled and the lawn mown at a later date. The one thing that your garden cannot survive in December, however, is a lack…

TIP: You can add the meringue and freeze it for up to 6 hours. To serve, blowtorch. TIP: Fudge will keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. “THIS FUDGE IS perfect for gifting. WRAP BARS OF CUT FUDGE IN BAKING PAPER AND TIE WITH RIBBON” TIP: Pearl sugar (also known as nib or hail sugar) is available from cake decorating and selected fine food stores. “THESE WAFFLES MAKE A delicious dessert treat WITH THE SUBTLE SWEETNESS OF PEARS BALANCING OUT THE SPICY GINGER FLAVOUR” TIP: If your dough gets too soft, refrigerate after pressing out the cookies for 10 minutes before transferring to a tray. PHOTOGRAPHY CON POULOS…