Innholdsfortegnelse for 2312 i Marie Claire Lifestyle

In an alternative universe, my home would be light, airy and a minimalist haven – much like the Gold Coast residence of our cover star, Jesinta Franklin. The much-talked-about property has captured the attention of tabloids since the model and her AFL-star husband “Buddy” Franklin purchased the impressive seven-bedroom abode late last year. We were thrilled when Jesinta, a long-time friend of marie claire, invited us to snap her at the house. As you can see from the cover alone, it’s an exceptional space and Jesinta beamed as she told me the family had found their “forever home”. To see all the stunning photos, turn to page 34. If there’s one trend I’ve been sucked in by this year, it’s Barbiecore. I know I’m not alone – in fact our…

“My sister describes me as a magpie when it comes to fashion and I think this has transcended into my home” Alyce Tran knows good style. Her résumé is evidence in itself, as the co-founder of accessories label The Daily Edited and homewares brand In The Roundhouse, which launched in 2018. But if there were ever any doubt, stepping inside her terrace in Sydney’s inner-city Paddington would surely close the case. “My sister describes me as a magpie when it comes to fashion and I think this has transcended into my home,” says Tran of her eclectic aesthetic. “I’m into so many different looks that I am worried it’s not cohesive.” The one constant? Think pink. Some of the furniture from Tran’s previous home made the move with her, but…

It was the sweeping view from the Italian Renaissance villa that first cast its spell over Marianne Brandi and husband Keld Mikkelsen, the duo behind Scandi design brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen. Nestled on the scenic shores of Northern Italy’s famous Lake Como, Villa Carlia’s heritage bones set the tone for the couple’s extensive revamp, which saw the fresco-embellished rooms furnished with delicate antiques, silk curtains and modern sculptures. Contrasting contemporary decor (found in small, eclectic boutiques) added a modern lens to the five-bedroom house, helping the pair realise their lakeside dolce vita dream. “My initial approach was a bit conservative,” recalls Brandi, who uprooted her life in Copenhagen to take on the two-year renovation. “I thought we should follow the Italian Renaissance style of the house. But then Keld…

Since Chateau Marmont opened its doors in 1929, it has served as a private retreat to Hollywood’s A-list and rock’n’roll royalty, all seeking a discreet place to stay (and at times outstay their welcome) in Tinseltown. The 63 rooms, suites, cottages and bungalows have seen so many scandals, soirées and sordid affairs that if these walls could talk it would no doubt be Los Angeles’ most salacious story. But the Chateau wasn’t always intended to be a hotel. In fact, the original owner, Fred Horowitz, a powerful LA attorney, had planned a high-end apartment building. The fairytale property, often referred to as “the castle on Sunset”, was inspired by Chateau d’Amboise in France’s Loire Valley. Horowitz had returned from a holiday with photographs of the royal retreat (which also happens…

VERMICELLI TOFU SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE SERVES 2 100g dried rice vermicelli noodles50g podded frozen edamame beans50g bean sprouts (optional)140g smoked or marinated tofu, patted dry and cut into 2cm cubesInstant peanut sauce (recipe below)1 avocado, skin removed and cut into wedges50g cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and slicedKecap manis, for drizzlingPrawn crackers or root vegetable crisps, to serve2 tbsp crispy fried shallots (optional; shop-bought are fine)Lime wedges, to serve¼ long red chilli, sliced diagonally (optional; deseed if you prefer less heat) 1 Put the kettle on. Read dried vermicelli noodle packet instructions to see if they need to be cooked on the stove or submerged in boiling water. If they cook when submerged, put them in a large heatproof bowl along with edamame beans, bean sprouts (if using) and tofu…

She’s a permanent fixture on every Sydney publicist’s guest list, so one might suspect that swanky events may have lost their lustre for Pip Edwards. But when the Australian designer and founder of activewear label P.E Nation turned up to Ploós restaurant in The Rocks for a long lunch with marie claire Lifestyle earlier this year, she couldn’t contain her excitement. The event was in honour of Edwards, who, along with her chic Rose Bay abode, graced the cover of the magazine’s seventh issue. The guest list was made up of the designer’s dearest friends, including Sarah Ellen, Milly Gattegno and Jaz Daly – “the people I love and welcome into my home”, she says. Ploós proved to be an ideal location to celebrate Edwards, with executive chef Peter Conistis…

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Florals are nothing new to fashion but this season a moodier and more seductive take on blooms dominated the haute couture shows. The trend was most notable at Jean Paul Gautier and Chanel, where rich 3D velvet rosettes and lace with floral embellishments were standouts. Re-create this “enchanted garden” look at home with plush embroidered furniture, detailed rugs and botanical-themed tableware. MONOCHROME TONE If there’s one thing we can learn from the runways, it’s that monochromatic outfits aren’t going anywhere. From Chanel to Giambattista Valli, the high-fashion world embraced shades of black and white this year, so what better time to incorporate the trend at home? Embrace the sleek, minimalist aesthetic starting with your art: opt for chic black-and-white photographs, vases and tapestries. PRECIOUS METALS If…

In the wake of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, the world has quite literally been tickled pink. Of course, a hot-pink abode isn’t everyone’s dream house, but if you’re seeking a harmonious balance of something that’s chic and playful, prepare to be inspired by Sydney buyer’s agent Tammy Soglanich’s Victorian terrace in Paddington. The star of the hit television series Luxe Listings Sydney took her love of the pretty hue and applied it to the renovation of her home, which she shares with husband James Bennett and their beloved chihuahua Chloe. “Pink is my favourite colour – it’s a happy colour,” Soglanich tells marie claire Lifestyle. “I’ve seen people do pink bathrooms and other parts of the home, but sometimes I do feel it can look a bit over the top.…

“Sitting here now and looking around – this is our dream home” “Our architect asked, ‘Do you want to knock it down and start from scratch?’ But we loved the bones of the house and wanted to renovate around that” It’s never easy saying goodbye to a home you love. Especially one you’ve poured your heart and soul into designing. But Caroline McCulloch is doing just that as she prepares to move on from the house she bought with her husband Alan almost 20 years ago. “It didn’t look like this then,” the founder of shoe brand Frankie4 tells marie claire, gesturing towards the open-plan living room as she sits in an outdoor lounge chair bathed in afternoon sunlight. “It had a very Cape Cod look to it when we…

As the old saying goes: “If you want to be seen, go to the Beverly Hills Hotel. If you don’t want to be seen, go to Chateau Marmont.” Of course, this privacy allowed all sorts of Hollywood scandals to take place. We take a look back at the more memorable ones. • Actor Jean Harlow reportedly had an affair with Clark Gable after moving into the Chateau with her third husband in 1933. • Screen siren Marilyn Monroe checked in when she needed a reprieve from prying eyes. • Actor Bette Davis set fire to one of the bungalows in 1958 after falling asleep with a lit cigarette. • Gone with the Wind star Vivien Leigh retreated there following her divorce from Laurence Olivier in 1960, as did actor Marlon…

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER PERUVIAN FRIED RICE SERVES 4 1 small cauliflower and head of broccoli (300g each), coarsely chopped60ml vegetable oil4 eggs, lightly beaten2 garlic cloves, finely chopped50g ginger, finely chopped200g snake beans, cut into 5cm pieces1 red capsicum, seeds removed, finely chopped1½ tbsp light soy sauce and MaggiSeasoning (see note)Lime wedges, for squeezing, plus extra to serveToasted sesame seeds, sliced spring onions and chopped coriander, to serve 1 Process cauliflower and broccoli in batches in a food processor until very finely chopped. 2 Heat half the oil in a wok or large frypan over high heat until smoking. Add eggs and stir vigorously until dry and broken up (1-2 minutes); transfer to a plate. 3 Add remaining oil to wok with garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant (30…

Keeping stock of the latest design offerings holds a great deal of currency in the interiors trade, but if you’re seeking a style forecast that’s going to pay dividends, Milan is the city for some serious capital gains. Each year, design devotees from across the globe make the pilgrimage to the Italian metropolis to catch a glimpse of the latest interiors innovations presented at Milan Design Week. Overflowing with creativity and craftsmanship, the week welcomes design luminaries spanning interiors, architecture and fashion to showcase their visions at the main event – the prestigious Salone del Mobile furniture fair – as well as several installations and galleries across the city’s major design districts. Following three years of pandemic-related disruptions, Milan Design Week returned to its regular program slot earlier this year…

“I wanted to be able to see the ocean from wherever I stood in the house” There are not many places in the world where you are guaranteed to see dolphins and whales swimming in the ocean that flanks your house most days. But the icy, deep waters of Britannia Bay, an unspoiled cove with five kilometres of whitewashed beaches on South Africa’s West Coast, make this an ideal playground for these captivating mammals. It’s this view that Cape Town couple Caroline and Manie Maritz chose to prioritise when building their holiday home here. “I wanted to be able to see the ocean from wherever I stood in the house,” says Maritz, a former designer, buyer and trend forecaster, who now teaches yoga. When the couple discovered the plot more…

“At the core of Byron Bay is its heart. And everyone who comes here comes to connect with that heart, and their own, whether they realise it or not” I didn’t know it at the time but Byron Bay is a calling. I decided on a whim to pack the car with a young family and small dog in tow. I was driven to leave behind everything I had accumulated in my life to that point: the glitz and glamour of city life, the career in television and magazine publishing, friends, family, all the urban chaos. The destination? A small, rundown shack in the middle of a paddock on the edge of an escarpment, overlooking sugarcane fields and beyond to an endless ocean that glistened in the morning sunrise and…

PIZZA RICE SERVES 4 ½ red onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling4 button mushrooms, thinly sliced2 tsp dried oregano½ cup pitted black Spanish olives, thinly sliced1-2 roasted marinated red capsicums, thinly sliced2 marinated long-stem artichokes (or 4 short-stem), halved¼ cup salted butter2 cups arborio rice200g tomato passata (puréed tomatoes)1 punnet cherry tomatoes or 2 small trusses of baby truss tomatoes¾ cup sliced mozzarella1 burrata, torn½ cup finely grated parmesan, for sprinkling50g rocketSmall handful of basil leavesChilli flakes 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. 2 In a large ovenproof frypan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. 3 Add mushrooms, oregano, olives, capsicum, artichoke and 1 teaspoon of salt and fry…