Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i Real Living Australia

IN MY PAST LIFE AS AN ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST I dreaded meeting people I admired. Too often I’d score an interview with an actor or musician I’d loved from afar, only to go from fan girl to foe in 15 minutes. Now I’m living in the lovely world of interiors, that phenomenon seems to be a thing of the past. This month, I headed to my hometown of Brisbane to shoot photographer Kara Rosenlund for our LOVE issue. I’ve been obsessed with Kara’s work ever since I received a copy of her book Shelter a few years ago. Needless to say, snooping around her gorgeous home, marvelling at all her amazing pieces and hanging out with the lady herself was a pretty good day on the job! Kara’s just one of…

WHO LIVES HERE? TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER KARA ROSENLUND, HER HUSBAND TIMOTHY O, AND THEIR TWO PEKIN BANTAM CHICKENS, BETTINA AND NIGELLA. KARAROSENLUND.COM|@KARAROSENLUND THINK BACK TO YOUR FOURTEENTH BIRTHDAY. Can you remember what you asked for? Probably not. For photographer, stylist and interiors lover Kara Rosenlund, the answer comes easily: polished floorboards. “I’ve always been into interiors and textures and how rooms make you feel,” Kara says. Combine that with a passion for photography and the crystal ball was pretty clear on Kara’s future. Starting out as a photographer, Kara credits a stint working in London, in an antiques store and as a prop stylist, for igniting her passion for interiors. DREAM JOB These days Kara juggles a combination of the two – shooting for magazines and selling photographic prints as well…

WHO LIVE SHERE? KATE PASCOE SQUIRES, ONE HALF OF TEXTILES AND SOFT FURNISHINGS BRAND KATE&KATE, WITH HER HUSBAND TONY SQUIRES AND THEIR KIDS, HARRY, SEVEN, ANDHELENA, FIVE. PLUS SKIPPER THE DOG AND LILA THE CAT. KATEANDKATE.COM.AU|@KATEANDKATEHOME IN A NARROW KITCHEN, MAXIMISE SPACE WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILING CABINETRY A CASUAL CONVERSATION with an interior designer about hanging artwork led to a complete redesign for Kate Pascoe Squires of Kate & Kate. “I started admiring Alexandra Ponting’s style when she was a stockist of mine,” Kate says. “We began talking again after she relocated from Brisbane to Sydney, initially just about hanging artwork, and the idea for the redesign came about organically.” As the pair had already worked together and understood each other’s aesthetics it was the perfect fit. BEAUTIFULLY BUILT Kate and her…

WHO LIVE SHERE? GEORGIA EZRA, INTERIOR ARCHITECT AND DIRECTOR OF MELBOURNE-BASED DESIGN PRACTICE GABBE, WITH HER HUSBAND RICHIE MORRIS, A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, AND THE IRONE-YEAR-OLDSON JESSE. @GEORGIA_EZRAGABBE.COM.AU ANTIQUE MOROCCAN LANTERNS, textured tiles and market finds make interior architect Georgia Ezra’s Elsternwick, Melbourne, home feel like it’s on the other side of the world. “Whenever I walk into my house it feels as though I’m stepping out of Melbourne,” she says. As the director of interior design practice GABBE and artisan tiles purveyors Tiles of Ezra, Georgia is certainly no stranger to creating beautiful spaces. ORIGINAL BONES In 2015, Georgia and her husband Richie, who is a construction manager, bought and renovated the two-bedroom, two-bathroom Art Deco home. The small, poky rooms were opened up into family-friendly spaces and extra windows…

THE NUTS AND BOLTS*[POSTCODE 2515] MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE $931,000 MEDIAN U NIT PRICE $693,650 MEDIAN HOUSE RENTAL $490 PER WEEK MEDIAN UNIT RENTAL $450 PER WEEK TAKE A LEISURELY DRIVE SOUTH OF SYDNEY and you’ll come across the kind of beaches they use in tourism campaigns to get people to choose Australia over Hawaii – all rolling waves and golden sands. Thirroul Beach is one such jewel – set against the backdrop of a 400-metre escarpment, it’s an enticing proposition. So enticing, in fact, English author D. H. Lawrence stayed here in 1922 to write his novel Kangaroo. And more recently it’s cajoled Alex Etherington, 32, owner of Sydney’s popular Hope X Page Bridal boutique and one of the new breed of transplants who have broken up with Sydney’s real…

NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE For a cosy get-together around the firepit, minus the hazard of fire and the smell of smoke, wrap timber logs in fairy lights. They’ll create just as much ambience as the real deal and with no ember sparks you can layer the space with as many cushions and throws as you like. GET THE PARTY SWINGIN’ If you’re having a sunset barbecue, put the kids to bed early and wrap their swing in twinkly lights. Just be sure to use batteryoperated string lights, not plug-in, so you can swing freely and unrestrained. RINGSIDE ROMANCE Create your own dramatic light installation to mark the entrance or centrepiece of a party. This one is made by simply winding batteryoperated LED string lights around black hula hoops. They are…

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHINESE SAUACE Andrew says: “This is a great vegetable dish that we serve in winter at Supernormal. The sweetness of the Chinese sausage wins over most opponents of the Brussels sprout. We always use the tiniest organic Brussels sprouts available – they’re less bitter and have a tighter, firmer texture.” Serves 4 people Prep time 15 mins Cooking time 15 mins Equipment Bowl; whisk; sharp knife; chopping board; frying pan; mixing bowl BRUSSELS SPROUTS 300g Brussels sprouts 2 Chinese sausages 4 tbsp grapeseed oil DRESSING 1½ tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp mirin 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 1 small bird’s eye chilli, finely chopped 2 tsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp sugar 1 DRESSING Whisk together all dressing…

WHO LIVE SHERE? NELCYA AND FABRIZIO CANTONI, OWNERS OF A HAND-KNOTTED RUG COMPANY, AND THEIR 15-YEAR-OLDSON, NOAM.CC-TAPIS.COM|@CC_TAPIS IN 2011, NELCYA AND FABRIZIO CANTONI moved from Strasbourg, Austria, to Milan for what they thought would be a year, so Fabrizio could enrol in an interior design course at the Polytechnic School of Design in the city. Six years later, they’ve relocated their rug company, CC-Tapis, and have created a beautiful home in the residential west side of the city with their son, Noam, 15. MEETING OF MINDS The couple chose statement patterns and strong colours for their apartment, mixing contemporary design with kitsch collectibles. With Nelcya’s Iranian/Moroccan heritage and Fabrizio’s English/Italian roots, the couple have incorporated their mix of cultures into the design of their Milanese house, using bold tones, statement…

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM OUR RESIDENT FUNNYMAN & FURNITURE/DESIGN EXPERT, TIM ROSS “IT’S NO WONDER MEN ARE DRAWN TO SHEDS, OR THESE DAYS THE MAN CAVE, IN AN OVER-THE-TO PREACTION TO A GENT BEING DENIED THE OCCASIONAL USE OF HIS SHANE WARNE DOONA COVER.” I was rearranging some things in our storage last week and on the bottom of a shelf was an old 1980s-era Apple Macintosh computer. I looked at it and sighed. It hadn’t always been relegated to the bottom shelf next to an old Esky and box of assorted tools. It had once sat proudly among a bunch of my other treasured items of 20th century industrial design. On a sideboard it used to sit next to a delightful grey 1950s Ericsson phone, a stylish model that…

IF FLOOR SPACE IS AT A MINIMUM, LEANING A LADDER AGAINST THE WALL IS ONE WAY TO PROVIDE A LITTLE EXTRA HANGING SPACE FOR THROWS, CLOTHING OR SCARVES AND BELTS. YOU CAN EVEN WIND STRING LIGHTS THROUGH IT OR KEEP IT BARE FOR A JAPANESE-STYLE MINIMAL LOOK. ZEN FACTOR Home Republic ladder in White, $99.99, Adairs. Cane lounger in Natural, $649, Worn. Large terrazzo stool in White/Timber, $350, KY Design & More. Bongo pendant in White, $295, Porcelume. ON LADDER Plaj robe in White, $89, Atolyia. ON BED Felix Stripe European pillowcases in Natural/Black, $114 each, tailored pillowcases in Natural, $99 for 2, linen fitted sheet in Natural, $250 for queen, and linen doona cover set in White, $425 for queen, In The Sac. Lazo Woven cushion cover in Natural…

1 Barceló Torre de Madrid Hotel by Jaime Hayon No-one does vibrant colour quite like the Spanish and Barceló Torre Hotel by native Madrileño Jaime Hayon is a perfect example, with bold accents used in a sophisticated and modern way. Hayonstudio.com 2 Henrietta Hotel, London The sister hotel to Paris’s Grand Pigalle, Henrietta is the new kind of B&B – Bed and Beverage. With interiors that mix Covent Garden cool with Italian design, Henrietta is a boutique hotel at its best. Henriettahotel.com 3 Blended Neutrals by Haymes Paint Forget boring beige as your backdrop. Haymes’ new Blended Neutrals range brings life and colour to your space with nude tones and hints of blue or pink pastels. Haymespaint.com.au 4 Bloc Studio Posture Vases A cool collab with Swedish photographer Carl Kleiner,…

“I love having two living areas – even though this house isn’t huge, it’s got just the right amount of zones for us as a family.” Having happily lived in the leafy suburb of Warrandyte, Victoria, for many years, Paula and her husband Peter decided the time was right to move closer to the city when their eldest daughter started high school. “We basically swapped private school fees in the suburbs for a mortgage on a gorgeous house and easier lifestyle in the city,” explains Paula. The couple chose a good state school in North Melbourne, and began their hunt, finally stumbling across their future home after many months of searching. “From the outside, it didn’t really grab me,” Paula admits of the double-fronted Edwardian (circa 1916) house, which sits…

1 SAVING FOR YOUR DEPOSIT The first part of buying a property is saving up your deposit, so how do you reach that magic number as quickly as possible? Cash rates are 1.5% and term deposits pay around 2.5%, so a better option is an online saver account – some are paying as much as 3%. However, while your money is certainly safe, it will be a slow journey. Fractional funds such as BrickX, where you can invest in property with just $100, are one option, as are property exchange traded funds (ETFs). This is a much quicker way to save up. The ASX Russell Investments Long Term Investing Report shows cash grew 3.1% in the 10 years to December 2015 compared with residential property at 8%. Best to get some independent financial advice…

ICE CREAM & DRINKS 1 BLACK TAP CRAFT BURGERS & BEER 529 Broome St, New York Images of the OTT milkshakes – one blinged out with chocolate pearls, lollipops and cotton candy, and all designed for Instagram fame – first appeared in 2016 and queues at the restaurant have been insane ever since. 2 SHAKE SHACK Madison Square Park, Madison Ave & E 23rd St, New York (Flatiron) If it’s not on it already, put New York’s beloved homegrown chain on your list. Then, order a shake, float or cone to go with your burger and fries. Unlike other fast food operations, it uses real milk and no corn syrup. 3 PEOPLE’S POPS High Line; Smorgasburg; and Brooklyn Flea Seasonal fruit from NYC greenmarkets are used to make the refreshing…

TOP ROW Australian Gift & Homewares Association Whether you’re a retailer, interior designer, stylist, online retailer or business owner in the gift and homewares industry, the AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair is for you. Trade buyers can register to attend for free at Melbournegift.com.au Smitten Merino The red Ellie dress in merino jersey is perfect for the changing seasons – it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter; Smittenmerino.com Nick Scali This stunning sofa is available in the all-new range of soft-touch velvet, available in eight colours; Nickscali.com.au 2ND ROW Cosentino The Silestone Eternal collection is a dazzling new range of colours that pay homage to the most sought-after, exotic marbles; Silestoneoceania.com Ilve The new Ilve wine cellar collection is available in five sleek storage options – a must have in every wine…