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1 DASHING REINDEER Weave a tale for the kids and let their imagination take flight by telling them this dashing pair has found its way to your home – all the way from the North Pole! Instructions on page 174 2 PAPER BAUBLES Simple, chic and undeniably festive, gold, neutrals and green with a dash of perky red is always a winner if you like country or Scandi decorating. If you’re not big on a traditional tree, let eucalyptus or olive branches do the honours. They’re sturdy enough to hold glam baubles – or a homemade advent calendar. Instructions on pages 169 and 170 “Include foliage garlands in your decor – fresh for scent, faux for ease” 3 LINEN-CUFFED STOCKINGS Even if you’re fairly new to sewing, these linen Christmas…

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Heading off to a tropical retreat can involve a plane trip, luggage and lots of money. But you can create an intoxicating paradise in your own backyard – and you don’t need to be in the tropics or subtropics! Even if you live in a temperate zone, you can still create the look of the tropics, without the heat and humidity. This type of garden relies on big, lush, flamboyant foliage rather than colourful flowers to create all-year interest. Brisbane private garden Taman Air comes direct from Bali and is full of design ideas you can borrow! SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 PLANTING TIPS • Choose statement plants that have big leaves and understorey plants that have interesting textures and bold colours. • For drama, put plants with contrasting…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 You may think planting annuals is a waste of time, since they only last for a year. But there are huge benefits – the main one being they give you instant colour and gratification. Because annuals complete their life cycle in just 12 or so months, they don’t have time to waste, pushing up their flowers in super quick time. Another benefit is you can have different bloomers with their different colours in different arrangements every year. And that’s just what they’ve been doing at gardens around historic Spring Bluff Railway Station in Queensland since 1914. At this time of year, it’s bursting with bright and bouncy annuals that liberally sprinkle the beds between terraces built into the steep slope with boulders or, appropriately, railway…

SEASON SPECIALS Get soft and languid before it heats up! POWER PERFUME Lilac’s huge clusters of tiny perfumed flowers billow in a soft breeze. SO FLAMBOYAN Extravagant bearded irises unfurl seductively in a multitude of colours. SNOW IN SPRING There’s an air of romance with the Guelder rose or snowball shrub. KEY TO CLIMATE ZONES ZONE 6 Mild warm summer Cold winter ZONE 5 Warm summer Cold winter ZONE 4 Hot dry summer Cold winter ZONE 3 Hot dry summer Mild winter ZONE 2 Warm humid summer ZONE 1 Hot humid summer PLANT NOW In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions. FLOWERS ALL ZONES Amaranthus,…

BARBECUED PORTERHOUSE WITH GOCHUJANG BUTTER Prep your steaks with a quick and zesty marinade, then cook on the grill until juicy. Whip up a spicy butter with Korean chilli sauce and serve up with crusty baguette. Recipe on page 108 SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 ONE-POT CHICKEN AND MANGO CURRY WITH MANGO-MINT SALSA This Thai-style dish is a curry you can really enjoy in summer when mangoes are in season. Sweet, spicy, creamy and aromatic, it’s a real winner of a chicken dinner! Recipe on page 108 ED HALMAGYI Join me as I show you how to give your meals and desserts a seasonal makeover on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more food tips and tricks. TEMPURA…

Make the change from cot to ‘big bed’ an adventure, instead of a disruption, through a fun makeover. This jungle-inspired room was created with a blue and green paint job, themed furniture, lots of natural materials – timber, rattan and jute – and greenery both real and faux. Add the animals and your child will go absolutely wild for their roarsome new space! EASY STEPS TO YOUR ANIMAL HEADS Use off-the-shelf plywood to make cut-out animal heads you can hang on the wall. Gather your supplies • 9mm plywood • Water-based timber stain • Black acrylic paint • Semi gloss clear coat spray paint • Picture hangers You’ll also need Paper; pencil; cardboard box; cutting mat; craft knife; jigsaw; hand sander; 180-grit sandpaper; paintbrushes; PVA glue SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS…

EASY STEPS TO YOUR CRATE COFFEE TABLE Turn simple wooden crates into a living room feature – DIY beginners welcome! Gather your supplies • 460 x 310 x 250mm wooden crates (4) • 20 x 12 x 1200mm pine moulding • 897 x 600 x 12mm plywood • Castors (4) You’ll also need PVA glue; drill; handsaw; 20 x 1.25mm bullet head nails; cardboard scraps; hammer; cloth; nail punch; 15, 20 and 25mm timber screws; square; countersinking bit; paint roller and tray; clear polyurethane Here’s how STEP 1 To assemble crates, apply PVA glue to end supports, then join to sides with supplied screws – don’t overtighten (the glue gives the joint extra strength). Glue and screw in base panels. Tighten all screws. STEP 2 Cut four 290mm lengths of…

PUMP UP THE VOLUME LUSH LIPS If you’d love to have a fuller looking pout, there are ways to plump it up without going anywhere near an injection. FIVE STEPS TO lush lips The skin on your lips is delicate, but responds well to regular TLC. Make a daily habit of pampering them and they’ll look and feel better in no time at all. 1 EXFOLIATE Lip scrubs tackle surface dryness and boost blood circulation. Mix your own by combining coconut oil with brown sugar, then gently massage it over your lips in a circular motion. 2 SOFTEN Moisturising your lips will help to keep them soft and plump. The skin on them is thinner and prone to dryness, so apply a lip balm or cream on a daily basis. 3 HYDRATE…

“You can’t prepare yourself for the emotional impact of this powerful novel”JOHN IRVING, AUTHOR All The Broken Places John Boyne (Penguin Random House, $32.99) The powerful sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Ninety-one-year-old Gretel Fernsby has lived in the same London mansion block for decades. She leads a quiet, comfortable life, despite her dark and disturbing past. When a young family moves into the apartment below, Gretel can’t help but begin a friendship with the little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back memories she would rather forget. She finds herself facing a similar crossroads to one she encountered long ago. Back then, she denied her own collusion, but this time she can make a different choice – whatever the cost to herself. Can a person ever cleanse…

HEAVENLY ANGELS Finished sizes Large, about 29.5 x 20.5cm Small, about 19.5 x 13.3cm Gather your supplies • 30 x 30cm cardstock in gold, antique gold and/or white • Cricut Foil Transfer Kit (includes transfer tool and foil), optional For you to note For white cardstock angel with gold foil feathers on wings, refer to Angel Wings instructions (see page 168). Here’s how STEP 1 Before you start, refer to General instructions and supplies list (above right). Search BHGChristmas22 for angel templates at design.cricut.com. If desired, resize templates. Follow prompts to score then cut angel body and wings, including a mirrored set of wings. STEP 2 Press along score lines to create tabs. Bring cardstock around to form angel’s cone-shaped body and use double-sided tape to stick tabs inside body.…

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And when it comes to embracing all things festive, we have lots of delicious and decadent ideas. For Chrissy baking, as pictured on our gorgeous cover, you can find inspiration in classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas (page 14), from pavlova swans to golden cookie rings. Guaranteed the only place you’ll want the (gingerbread) lords a-leaping is straight into your mouth! But there’s more to the yuletide season than food, so we also show you how to craft Chrissy makes out of paper, fabric, faux leather and more (page 28). Get the family together to devise your own advent calendar or showcase homemade Santa and Mrs Claus figures around your home. So cute! Yet even among thoughts of a snowy North Pole, the weather outside is anything but cold.…

1 SMALL-SPACE SOLUTION It may seem paradoxical but lots of features – in a mix of materials – can make your small garden look bigger. Here, a timber deck, a patch of green, raised bed, Corten steel screens and a paved area create the illusion of a multi-layered space. 2 BRIGHT SPOT No shade? No worries! Look at your uncovered hardscaped area as the ultimate open-air dining room. Lean into terracotta-coloured paving with tonal chairs in red and orange, and dress the table like you would indoors with linen, glassware and flowers for fresh-air feasting as the afternoons cool down and into the evening. Shape your outdoor space – whether big or small – into a place you can use for relaxing, dining and entertaining. You don’t need to spend…

So often beautifully referred to as the flower of innocence and a new beginning, you’ll find daisies being delightful all over the world. But nothing beats the Australians. Also known as paper, straw or everlasting daisies, their stiff petals rustle when touched, seem to last forever and are a must in dried arrangements because they retain their brilliantly rich colours. And there are so many to choose from! Pick a favourite and plant it in a pot or grow them all by spraying a mix of seeds over a large patch and you’ll have your own crackling wildflower garden that can last from late winter through to the end of summer. SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 STRAWFLOWER (Xerochrysum sp, formerly Helichrysum sp) The best known of the paper daisies, this…

SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 MELISSA KING Let me show you more ways to make your garden healthier and stronger on BHG TV, Fridays at 7pm on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au for more gardening tips and tricks. WEEDING Weed seeds can lie dormant in the soil during the cooler months and are now ready to grow, flower and set seed again. So get rid of them before flowers appear. The Cyclone Hand Weeder, $9.85, is ideal for weeding in garden beds and lawns without damaging or disturbing the surrounding plants or turf. Available from Bunnings, Mitre 10, Home Hardware and all other leading hardware retailers, cyclone.com.au. “There can be no life without soil and no soil without life, so keep it healthy” IMPROVING…

BANG BANG PRAWNS WITH CRUSHED PRAWN CRACKERS AND SWEET CHILLI MAYO The name ‘bang bang’ comes from the Sriracha and sweet chilli in the sauce for these crispy deep-fried prawns – it’s spicy but not too hot to handle. This dish is a great starter for your summer entertaining. Recipe on page 114 SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 WARM SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH LABNA AND ZAATAR BREAD You can turn plain pita into tasty triangles by baking with zaatar – a tangy, earthy herb-and-spice blend. It goes beautifully with the juicy tomatoes and creamy labna. Recipe on page 114 KAREN MARTINI Join me as I show you how to make delicious dishes on BHG TV on Fridays at 7pm, on Channel 7. (Apologies, may be subject to change) Go to bhg.com.au…

The area under and near your staircase can be tricky to utilise without spending up big on bespoke cabinetry, so go DIY and use colour to zone the space, then install a mini study and entry console. EASY STEPS TO YOUR STAIR DESK Add steel legs to a stained timber benchtop, sized to tuck in under your stairs. Gather your supplies • Interior acrylic paint • 2400 x 900 x 32mm timber benchtop • Water-based timber stain in Walnut • Hairpin table legs (4) You’ll also need Dropsheet; painter’s tape; paintbrush; paint trays and rollers; 180-and 220-grit sandpaper; soft lint-free cloths; hand sander; tape measure; pencil; drill/driver; timber screws Here’s how STEP 1 Mask off area under stairs with painter’s tape. Lay dropsheet and cut in masked area with a…

EASY STEPS TO YOUR PAPER LANTERNS With just paper, tape and ribbon you can craft cute and colourful lanterns. Gather your supplies • Coloured A4 paper • 6mm decorative adhesive tape in several colours • Decorative punch • Curling ribbon You’ll also need Metal ruler; pencil; cutting mat; craft knife; scissors; double-sided tape; glue dots For you to note • Make a range of lanterns by adapting this technique, such as omitting the central cylinder or using a scallop punch on lantern edges. • Use different paper sizes such as A5 and A3, and vary the sizes of the top and base, and number of decorative tape strips. Here’s how STEP 1 Lay pink sheet of paper horizontally. Use ruler and pencil to draw a straight line 2.5cm from each…

Simple ways to slash years off YOUR MORTGAGE With interest rates rising, it’s important to get debt-free quicker MORTGAGE OFFSET ACCOUNT What is it? Basically it’s an account linked to your home loan. Depositing monies into an offset account lets you make extra repayments on your mortgage that you can withdraw at any time. How does it work? When your wage is deposited into the offset account, you reduce the size of your mortgage for the period the extra money is in the account, which in turn reduces interest payments, helping to pay off your debt faster. FORTNIGHTLY PAYMENTS When we sign up for a mortgage, many of us think the easiest option budget-wise is monthly repayments. But according to government website MoneySmart, you should consider switching to fortnightly repayments.…

PEAR, APRICOT AND ALMOND FRUIT CAKE Preparation time 1¼ hours plus 1 hour standing Cooking time 2 hours Makes 20cm round cake or six 10cm round cakes 275g dried pears, finely chopped125g dried apricots, finely chopped2 Tbsp crystallised ginger, finely chopped½ cup slivered almonds, toasted½ cup pistachios, roughly choppedFinely grated zest of 1 lemon¼ cup rum (or orange or apple juice), plus ¼cup extra, to brushMelted butter, to grease1½ cups plain flour1½ tsp baking powder½ cup almond meal250g unsalted butter, softened¾ cup caster sugar¼ cup brown sugar4 free-range eggsEdible gold leaf and candied pear slices (see recipe, below right), to serve HONEY ICING 1 Tbsp honey¼ cup boiling water3 cups pure icing sugar, sifted STEP 1 Put dried fruit, ginger, nuts, zest and rum in a large bowl. Stir to…

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Turn your verandah or pergola into a coastal-inspired retreat with a simple update. All you need is a resort-style outdoor setting – comfy chairs are a must for long, lazy meals – and to use neutrals, blues and crisp white for your cushions, crockery, linens and pot plants. So easy, so relaxed! SEEN ON BHG TV FRIDAYS 7.00 GET THE LOOK FOR SHOPPING DETAILS, SEE OUR STOCKISTS PAGE…

EASY STEPS TO YOUR GARDEN STAKES Teach your children about upcycling with this fun project to transform bottle caps and lids into garden art. Gather your supplies • Bottle lids and caps • Plastic spray primer • Spray paints • Artist’s acrylics • 5mm x 30cm dowels You’ll also need Face mask; paint palette; paintbrushes; high-strength adhesive; scissors; plastic takeaway container Here’s how STEP 1 Arrange lids and caps into shapes such as a flower and a caterpillar. STEP 2 When happy with arrangements, and working in a well-ventilated area wearing a face mask, spray shape caps and lids, and single lids, with plastic primer. Leave to dry. STEP 3 Spray caps for shapes with 2 coats of paint in desired colours, such as pink for petals and yellow for…

NOVEMBER 2022 You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle. Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA and NT, deduct half an hour. For WA, deduct two hours. During Daylight Saving Time, add 1 hour. ZODIAC SIGNS The 12 signs of the zodiac are divided into four groups – fire, air, earth and water. Fire signs Aries and Sagittarius are in harmony with all fruit. Leo is in harmony with nuts and all seed‑producing crops. Earth signs Capricorn and Taurus are in harmony with all root vegetables that produce crops below the ground, including garlic. Virgo is in harmony with all herbs. Air…

EASY STEPS TO A BUILT-IN DESK Attach Tasmanian oak panels to a flat-pack drawer cabinet and two walls. Gather your supplies • 450 x 720mm 4-drawer base cabinet • Drawer faces (4) • 32mm brass round knobs (4) • 42 x 19mm x 3m DAR pine • 864 x 580 x 18mm base end panels (2) • 2200 x 600 x 26mm Tasmanian oak panels (3) • 89 x 19mm x 3m DAR pine • Scandinavian oil • 60mm black cable ducts (2) You’ll also need Circular saw; circular saw guide; drill; 8mm counter sinking bit; 28mm and 65mm timber screws; felt floor protectors; tape measure; carpenter’s pencil; jigsaw; stud finder; clamps; white interior paint; paint tray; paint roller; spirit level; 240-grit sandpaper; rafter square; power sander; 60mm holesaw; combination…

Everyone forgets things from time to time, especially when life is busy. It can be frustrating, but don’t panic. As you age, fleeting memory problems do reflect normal changes to your brain, but thanks to decades of research there are strategies you can use to protect your recall. So don’t just accept a failing memory as part of ageing! Embrace these strategies to keep your mind sharp. PRIORITISE SLEEP Bad-quality sleep goes hand in hand with poor memory. It’s not only a matter of feeling tired if you’re sleep deprived, studies have also shown sleep’s key role in memory making and consolidation. So if you aren’t sleeping well, or enough, make the necessary changes. Most adults need eight hours a night. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Learning new skills and challenging your…

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