Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2024 i Australian Home Beautiful

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elle Lovelock CREATIVE DIRECTOR Katrina Yaxley DEPUTY EDITOR Victoria Kingsbury DIGITAL EDITOR Diana Moore ART & STYLE ART DIRECTOR Alice Ierace STYLIST Lucy Gough FEATURES & CONTENT CHIEF COPY EDITOR Peter Griffiths SENIOR COPY EDITORS Kate Barber, Julia Fairley SENIOR DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER Teneal Zuvela FEATURES EDITOR Brittany Smith FEATURES WRITERS Rebecca Hooton, Rachel White SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCER Emily Murray EMAIL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Sally Jefferys ADVERTISING CONTROLLER Dominic Roy ADVERTISING COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Michelle O’Hanlon ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Kate Orsborn NSW HEAD OF SALES Blake Wright VIC, SA, WA HEAD OF SALES Will Jamison QUEENSLAND HEAD OF SALES Judy Taylor HEAD OF CREATIVE Clare Catt HEAD OF EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS Cate Gazal ALL ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES ADVERTISING@AREMEDIA.COM.AU MARKETING, RESEARCH & CIRCULATION HEAD OF CONSUMER MARKETING Louise Cankett…

CHIC WREATH Balsam Hill’s new outdoor lit poinsettia celebration foliage wreath (below), $289, will add cheer to your door. balsamhill.com.au. BLOOMIN’ BEAUTIFUL The new range of rugs by Marimekko boasts 19 glorious designs. The iconic artistic prints feature stripes, circles and florals in festive hues, such as the Unikko 60th Anniversary Green outdoor rug (pictured), $2390/ 2.8m x 2m. Head to myer.com.au. MAKE GOOD A WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP USING FRESH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE IS BEING HOSTED BY SOHO ROSE FARM AT CERES HOMESTEAD IN LEARMONTH, VICTORIA ON DECEMBER 8. TICKETS ARE $225 AND INCLUDE MULLED WINE, PASTRIES AND A TOUR OF THE HERITAGE GARDEN AND GROUNDS. BOOK YOUR SPOT AT CERES HOMESTEAD.COM.AU. GINGER ALL THE WAY Get your gingerbread fix thanks to Pottery Barn’s Ms and Mr Spice Mugs, $24 each,…

After the arrival of their first daughter, Elle, at the end of 2020, Tim and Anna were keen to upsize from their apartment in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to somewhere a little more family friendly. “We had a great view, but there was no balcony and it was up about five levels of stairs,” recalls Tim. “We were hanging to get a little house of our own, hopefully with a backyard.” Just a short drive away on Sydney’s iconic coastline, they came across a pretty white place with pink bougainvillea framing the front door and ocean views from the top storey. “We fell in love with it,” recalls Tim. It was a matter of the “right place at the right time” and the couple snapped it up the day before auction,…

HOMEBEAUTIFULMAG @HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU HOMEBEAUTIFUL.COM.AU/SHOP PINTEREST.COM/HOMEBEAUTIFUL HOMEBEAUTIFUL@AREMEDIA.COM.AU THE DAILY HOME EDIT Home Beautiful INSTA LOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THIS QUEEN ANNE-STYLE HOME SET YOUR HEARTS RACING ON OUR INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH. THE HERITAGE HOUSE IN SYDNEY RECEIVED A SOPHISTICATED MAKEOVER FROM @HUNTANDDESIGN AND BUILDERS @SCHMIDT_CONSTRUCTION. THE HB TEAM’S WISH LIST “I’m currently creating a gallery wall in my dining area and would love an artwork from Pictured.Art to complete it.” Brittany Smith, features editor “Neoz creates wireless lamps perfect for summer entertaining. I’d also love something from Hamptons Home. Their coastal-inspired palette is easy to use in Australian homes.” Lucy Gough, stylist “I’m keeping my eye out for the perfect Christmas candle for our entry table this year. Glasshouse Fragrances always do beautiful ones.” Rebecca Hooton, writer “I’m hoping…

The fact that people invite us into their homes every month is an honour that the Home Beautiful team will never tire of, or take for granted. But we have to admit, there’s something especially meaningful about being in someone’s home when it’s all set up for Christmas. Five of our favourite interior experts opened their doors to us this year, divulging all the details that make this season so very special to them, from festive decorations to the most treasured traditions. The result is a series of inspirational, informative yet heartfelt conversations. So dust off the baubles and hang up the mistletoe. ’Tis officially the season! “ONE OF my favourite decorations IS A GLAZED PORCELAIN BAUBLE, WHICH smashed. My husband TOOK A WEEK TO PAINSTAKINGLY glue it back together”…

BREAKFAST CLUB From top: ‘Cleo’ fabric in Cloud (used as tablecloth), $44/m, Warwick Fabrics. Olympia toast rack, $18.69, Amazon Australia. For similar vase, try the ‘Dane’ glass vase, $39.95/small, Country Road. Bialetti x Dolce & Gabbana Moka Express coffee maker, $159.95, and Sophie Conran for Portmeirion egg cup, $59/set of 2, both David Jones. Zafferano ‘Perle’ tumbler in Blue, $69/set of 2, Casa e Cucina, available at Home Beautiful Shop. Salt & pepper set, $34.99, H&M. ‘Old Luxembourg’ dinner plate, $64.95, breakfast plate, $59.95, breakfast cup, $49.95, and saucer, $29.95, all Villeroy & Boch. Linen napkin in Sky, $70/set of 4, Cultiver. Morgan & Finch arched napkin ring in Silver, $19.95/set of 4, Bed Bath N’ Table. ‘Fantasia’ cutlery in Carrot, $75/4-piece set, Bonnie & Neil. For similar silver…

The holly jolly day is nearly here. You’ve made your gift lists and checked them twice while rushing from store to store. Now it’s time to keep those thoughtful presents under wraps. You know all the usual tips and tricks for exquisite gift wrapping, like using double-sided tape and folding the edges of your paper so that every line is positioned just so. Here at HB, we want to help you create that extra something, the final flourish that will ensure your treasures look truly magical under the tree. The secret to our success? It’s as simple as a little embellishment. Read on for five tried and tested wrapping techniques and stylish gift garnishes. Oh come, let us adorn you! 1 Afternoon delight For oddly-shaped objects, such as bottles, start…

STYLE NOTES Perfect palette Senior interior designer at Coco Republic, Maudie Ruehl, likes to choose three main colours for her projects, which is what she did in this Sydney home. “I start with a dominant colour, add a subtle contrast, then an accent shade.” THE PALETTE Clockwise from top left ‘Coastline’ flooring in Coogee, Australian Select Timbers. ‘Halifax’ hooded cup pull in Burnished Brass, $54.95, Hepburn Hardware. Unique Calacatta Essastone surface, Royal Stone. Dulux Wash&Wear paint in Domino, $116.90/4L. ‘Distill’ fabric in Stone, $68/m, James Dunlop Textiles. For many of us, using a builder and architect for a new build or renovation is a no-brainer, yet an interior designer can feel like an extravagance. The difference made by enlisting this missing piece of the…

Ashley James (left) is a horticulturist and garden designer based in Victoria, who has gained a reputation for creating gardens in a vast range of styles, from romantic plots to bold urban spaces. He has appeared on a number of TV shows and his own garden, named The Potager Garden, has drawn attention worldwide. As the sun climbs higher in the sky and the warm days stretch into balmy evenings, summer calls us to savour its embrace and the enchantment the season brings to our gardens. Romantic displays of delicate blooming roses, whimsical agastache and lush lavender fill the air with their captivating fragrances, crafting a dreamy, fairytale ambience. If you have joined me through my winter and spring guides, your garden should now be a sanctuary where each bloom…

Biscoff swirl bundt cake Serves 6–8 ½ cup (125ml) melted copha, plus extra to grease 1½ cups (330g) raw caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs, at room temperature 2½ cups (375g) plain flour 3 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt Biscoff spread, to serve Cookie crumble 100g Biscoff biscuits, crushed 40g melted butter 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a 25cm (12-cup capacity) bundt tin with some melted copha. Set aside. 2 To make the cookie crumble, combine biscuits and butter in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside. 3 Combine melted copha, sugar, milk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix to…

HARVEY NORMAN Convert the Hisense 483L Eco Vision French Door Fridge from a freezer to a fridge with the My Fresh Choice compartment’s customisable temperature range of -18°C to +5°C. Maintain freshness, taste and food quality with total control of your personalised temperature environment. harveynorman.com.au SIMON AND SCHUSTER A joyous journey of creativity with one of Australia’s foremost fashion designers. Full of glorious imagery, Collette Dinnigan’s Bellissima is a must-have book for readers who love travel and interiors. RRP $100. simonandschuster.com.au AMART FURNITURE Part of Amart’s new Designer Series, the Mikaela 3 Seater with Sliding Electric Chaise comes in a stunning linen-look fabric. The ultimate choice for comfort and luxury to add sophistication to your home. amartfurniture.com.au SECOND ROW: GLERUPS Give the gift of ultimate comfort with glerups. Crafted…

It may be October when I’m writing this, but I’ve already started planning for Christmas. Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?! I’m thinking about tree decorations and giftwrap themes, tablescapes and lunch menus. Excitedly saving gorgeous handmade stockings and garlands on Etsy and making a list of who to buy for and what to get them. It definitely helps that we start working on the December issue of Home Beautiful back in August. I’m buzzing with ideas. Speaking of this issue, we have so many wonderful features to inspire your own festive preparations. From a fresh lunchtime menu created by the team at Matt Moran’s iconic Sydney restaurant Chiswick (page 155), to delicious bakes based on another food superstar, Biscoff (page 168), there’s food aplenty. Our…

HOM E & DECOR Clockwise from top left: ‘Agra’ wool rug in Duchess, $5000/3m x 2.4m, Armadillo. ‘Prayer for Protection’ artwork by Natalie Uhrik, $3950/ 152cm x 101cm (framed), Few & Far. ‘Gigi Slipper’ chair in Lake, $2695, Clo Studios. Aerin heart box, $445, Becker Minty. Cork side table in Stripe Pink, $479, Bonnie & Neil. ‘Arte’ mirror in Brass, $990, Rachel Donath. Throw in Oatmeal/Olive, $240, Bed Threads. Beosound ‘Level’ portable speaker, $3300, Bang & Olufsen. ‘Creo’ vase, $865/small, Coco Republic. Kas ‘Brooklyn Sand’ vase, $199, Domayne. Cypress Balls room spray, $250/150ml, Loewe. Julie Neill ‘Alberto’ floor lamp, $2590, The Montauk Lighting Co. ‘Squiggle’ cushion cover, $129/50cm x 50cm, Luxe & Beau. Satara tray…

WE LOVE… dual purpose The porcelain kitchen island from WK Stone serves double duty as a food-prep surface and a backrest. It gracefully curves into a crescent that houses the banquette seating on one side of the dining table. “Next year, I plan to re-cover the banquette seat with a tan leather to warm up the space,” reveals Carlene. For more ideas, visit wk.com.au. It was the nightmare before Christmas and all through the shell of a house were two keen renovators trying to make their new home liveable. Husband and wife duo, Michael and Carlene, had purchased a dilapidated, fire-ravaged home in an idyllic location in Queensland’s Gold Coast in December 2009 and, although they couldn’t host Christmas in their new abode yet, they dreamt of the day…

As you wish Unlike indoor kitchens, which have to include the standard features, outdoor kitchens offer the opportunity to consider what you truly want. For HB editor-in-chief Elle Lovelock, a multi-functional alfresco kitchen, greenhouse and laundry was perfect, with Kaboodle Kitchen units and walls finished in Porter’s Paints French Green. DECK ED OUT PAGE 126 PHOTOGRAPHY ALANA LANDSBERRY STYLING CORINA KOCH ACTUAL PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION…

As the summer months roll around for another year, many of us are busily preparing to host a revolving door of friends and family over the holiday period. Amid the madness of school holidays, Christmas lunches and sun-kissed beach days, getting bathrooms guest-ready can easily fall down the list of priorities. But ensuring these rooms are spick and span, while filled with homely comforts and personal touches, can make all the difference in creating a welcoming environment. We’ve spoken to the experts for tips on how to declutter, deep clean and style your bathrooms so that your guests will feel totally at ease, whether they’re staying for a week or just a few hours. OUT WITH THE OLD Before you start cleaning, declutter unnecessary items from your shelves and cupboards.…

Fig fruit cake with caramelised marzipan Serves 16 1 cup (250ml) brandy 1 cup (250ml) strong black tea 1½ cups (330g) firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste Juice and finely grated zest from 1 orange 2 cups (320g) mixed dried fruit 1½ cups (210g) dried figs, chopped 1 cup (170g) mixed peel 250g unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tbsp ground cinnamon  1 tsp ground cloves  4 eggs, at room temperature  2 cups (300g) plain flour  ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda  1 cup (70g) fresh breadcrumbs  ¼ cup crystalised ginger, chopped  ¼ cup (60ml) brandy, extra  250g marzipan  ¼ cup (55g) granulated white sugar  Glacé figs, to serve 1 Place brandy, tea, ½ cup of the sugar, vanilla, juice and zest in a…