Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i Real Living Australia

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MEET ANA KOUTOULAS Ana is the co-owner and founder of local businesses Shadow Bang (a clothing and concept store) and The Glass Onion Society cafe. @theglassonionsociety|@shadowbang “Long Jetty is a cool town with great history and, apart from not being able to afford anywhere else, we were excited about helping to bring it back to life.” THE NUTS AND BOLTS* [POSTCODE 2261] MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE $715,000 MEDIAN U NIT PRICE $440,000 MEDIAN HOUSE RENT $380 PER WEEK MEDIAN UNIT RENT $340 PER WEEK WHERE WILL I FIND IT? Long Jetty is around 100 kilometres northeast of Sydney and 12 kilometres from Tuggerah on the Central Coast, which boasts a Westfield and a major train station linking the area to Sydney. Principal at McGrath Long Jetty, Brian Whiteman, says, “The train…

WHO LIVES HERE? HEIDI MIDDLETON, CO-FOUNDER OF AUSTRALIAN FASHION LABEL SASS & BIDE, AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS, INDIA, 12, AND ELKE, 11. A GENEROUS PENDANT ADDS A SCULPTURAL FEEL TO A SPACE, WHILE ALSO ACCENTUATING THE CEILING HEIGHT AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER HEIDI MIDDLETON, co-founder of fashion label Sass & Bide, fell head over stylish heels in love with the Médoc region of France three years ago. After a stint in Paris, she was looking for somewhere calmer to settle down with daughters India, now 12, and Elke, 11, “far from everything and away from tourists,” she says. The Médoc seemed the ideal place to experience a new facet of the French lifestyle and, when she chanced upon this 1836 château, she “fell in love with the volumes, the height of the…

WHO LIVES HERE? LIZZIE RENKERT, CO-OWNER OF WOMEN’S FASHION LABEL WE ARE KINDRED, HER HUSBAND ANDREW, A BUILDER, AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN, LUELLA, SIX, AND MAX, FOUR, PLUS BURMESE CAT IGGY AND CAVOODLE DAISY. WEAREKINDRED.COM.AU @WEAREKINDRED FASHION ICONS GAZE DOWN FROM THE WALLS and designer handbags are slung across every available surface – Lizzie Renkert’s love of fashion is evident the second you step into her home. And while her days are spent fitting the demands of a thriving fashion business – her clothing label We Are Kindred, which she started with sister Georgie Meadows in 2013 – around the needs of her young family, Lizzie works hard to keep both worlds as separate as possible. As such, her home is her haven, a warm and inviting escape filled with…

A CLASSIC ENGLISH BREED, HONEY IS THE TYPE OF DOG WHO ATTRACTS A CROWD. THE STANDARD STORE’S OFFICIAL MASCOT IS ALWAYS CHARMING, STYLISH AND HAPPY TO POSE FOR AN INSTAGRAM SNAP WITH HER FAVOURITE CUSTOMERS. How did you and Honey meet? People say go for the runt in the litter, the puppy hiding in the corner, but Honey came bounding towards us with a joyous attitude! It was love at first sight for all of us. I felt a dog would complete us as a family, and she has. If Honey was a person, what would she be like? A genetically blessed “it girl” – nonchalant but, once she gets to know you, your friend for life. She would have been a muse to someone fabulous! What’s the craziest thing…

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HER WORK IS INSPIRED BY THE LIKES OF HENRI MATISSE AND PABLO PICASSO, but artist Holly Ryan is on her own trajectory to make just as great an impression on the fashion and art worlds as the masters before her. With a passion for sustainability, her signature minimalist, organic-style jewellery and, more recently, stone sculptures, have piqued the attention of everyone from Lara Worthington to Bella Hadid. Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast with a surfboard firmly planted under her arm, Holly honed her skills under the guidance of her parents, who learned to make jewellery in Taxco, Mexico, in the ’80s. “I visited Taxco about five years ago and it was just so beautiful,” Holly says. “It’s the sweetest old colonial city with white buildings and red rooftops,…

WITH REBECCA JUDD SHE’S KNOWN FOR HER bold fashion choices (remember that red dress from the 2004 Brownlow Medal?) and her sartorially savvy style. Not surprisingly, Rebecca Judd also has an enviable walk-in wardrobe in her Melbourne home, where lighting is king, pastels reign supreme, culling is essential and the traditional “dumping chair” has been upgraded to an ottoman. ALONG WITH “HEAPS” OF DRAWERS, ANOTHER WARDROBE MUST FOR BEC IS HANGING SPACE CONCEALED BEHIND BEAUTIFUL CABINETRY, FOR A SLEEK AND UNCLUTTERED LOOK. “I ALSO LIKE ROOM FOR A POUF OR DAY BED.” Tell us about the space… I designed the wardrobe, and Verna Kitchens – who did all the cabinetry in my house – custom-built it, including a jewellery drawer. I chose a Briggs timber veneer in Smoked Oak and…

To anchor a space, soften hard floors, create distinct zones… and seduce your feet when you slide out of bed, look to a feature rug. It’s your go-to decorating tool, with limitless options of colour, style and pile. Right now, contemporary geometric and organic patterns are taking the floor. Parquetry is a classic, for good reason. It adds a stylish touch and travels easily, from living areas to hallways, bedrooms to kitchens. These modern vinyl tiles, in on-trend medium timber tones, deliver the life-like look, without any joins to trap dirt, or shifting issues. Plus, they can be laid over an existing floor. Neat. Tough and resilient, marble tiles are great for in-your-face high-traffic areas like hallways. Lay on a really level base and seal every couple of years to…

TASH SEFTON IS NO ORDINARY SLASHIE – she practically invented the word. The influencer, entrepreneur, artist and mother is co-founder of They All Hate Us, a fashion blog/online shopping destination that exploded onto the scene in 2007 and propelled her into the limelight as one of Australia’s first fashion influencers, when most people were still wondering how to use a hashtag. With her sister Hayley she created Sefton & Segedin, a collection of their original artworks. And she’s mum to two boys, juggling school runs and homework… see what we mean? Slashie Queen. MAKING SPACE Tash moved into the Victorian-era house in Sydney’s Mosman three years ago, needing a place to accommodate her growing family – and her growing wardrobe. The house is close to beaches, has lots of natural…

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Q: MAKE AN ENTRANCE My husband and I recently moved into a new apartment. We love it – but the front door opens straight into the living room. Is there anything we can do to create a sense of an entrance? A: Yes! Hanging or placing an artwork – a painting, photograph or sculpture – near your entrance will draw the eye, helping to give a greater sense of entry. And don’t be afraid to choose a piece of art that is bold or large. Q: COLOUR CONCERNS I have been toying with the idea of painting my front door but I don’t know what colour I should choose. Are there any colours which you love at the moment that you could suggest? A: Painting your front door a unique…

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM OUR RESIDENT FUNNYMAN & FURNITURE/DESIGN EXPERT, TIM ROSS Bathrooms are a bit like wedding photos. For years they’re a source of great pride, a testament to being at your very best. They’re a source of compliments and sometimes slight envy until one day that all stops. Suddenly you look at them and think, “What the hell was I thinking?” Let’s be totally clear here, the analogy is about what you were wearing in your photos and how you were doing your hair… not who you married (although it can be that way if you choose.) Bathrooms, even more than kitchens, live on trends, and that’s what makes them so bloody attractive when they’re new. You have the hottest tiles, the latest in baths, taps and basins…

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TOMMY HILFIGER IS A NAME synonymous with classic, all-American style, melding oldschool refinement with a contemporary, carefree spirit. “It’s an attitude,” says Tommy Hilfiger. “It’s classic, it’s American, it’s cool.” This ethos has been deftly translated from the brand’s iconic sportswear to its collections for the home. This season the collection has all the signature trademarks of classic luxe and a nod to nautical, with a “suburban meets urban” twist. The range has a moodier palette, and includes quilt covers, luxury sheets and towels with the brand’s insignia, and an assortment of cushions. “Embrace the all-American look with this modern Blues Railroad Stripe bedding collection from Tommy Hilfiger, featuring a pick-stitch medium blue denim design that will add style to your bedroom.”…

WHETHER YOU’RE UPDATING your ensuite or designing an epic day spa-inspired haven, these five simple steps will help create your own private sanctuary at home. 1. PICK PINK Regardless of whether you’re renovating or starting from scratch, select a colour scheme and your design will be halfway there. For a ladylike look, pink is a must – here, the rosy bath is the hero of the bathroom, but you could use a set of pink towels, a compact side table or accessories. Balance the pink with white, or other muted hues, such as delicate blues like these. 2. BLING IT ON Think of hardware – like taps, rails and decorative details – as the jewellery of the bathroom and go for gold, silver, copper and brass. Stick to the same…

PAINT BY NUMBERS TAUBMANS HAS MADE SOME TWEAKS TO ITS ALREADY WELL - LOVE DENDURE INTERIOR PAINT FORMULATION, TICKING OFF EIGHT DIFFERENT PAINTING NEEDS IN EACH TIN. THE NEW VERSION IS LOW-ODOUR, ALLERGY FRIENDLY AND COMES IN LOW-SHEEN AND MATTE VARIATIONS. WE’RE LOVING THE COLOURS BELOW, “BERRY BEIGE” AND “ENTERPRISING”. ROSY KITCH(EN) Our rose-gold obsession shows no signs of waning, and Kenwood is happy to oblige. Its limited-edition Rose Gold kMix collection of three appliances – stand mixer, two-slot toaster and 1.7L kettle – may look pretty, but it’s been built to last. $1199 for the collection, available from David Jones. STAFF PICK EMMA VIDGEN Editor LET’S SNUGGLE To us, the best thing about winter is those moments spent snuggled on the couch or curled under a doona. And the…

WHO LIVE SHERE? ANGELA MISSONI, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF ITALIAN FASHION LABEL MISSONI, AND HER PARTNER, BRUNO RAGAZZI. MISSONI.COM|@MISSONIHOME HOW COULD YOU RESIST THE BOLD COLOURS and flamboyant energy of Angela Missoni’s mid-century villa? Its vast walls of glass let the light flood in, while the inspired interiors are bursting with treasures collected over the years. Angela is the creative director of Italian fashion empire Missoni, founded in 1953 by her parents, Ottavio and Rosita, and admired for its vibrant textiles. Its spirit permeates this house near Varese in northern Italy. LIVING HER DREAM “I had long dreamed of a house with a garden and lots of space. But I didn’t want to build one,” Angela says. About four years ago, her best friend came across the ad for this house.…

WHO LIVES HERE? BEN MATHEWS, A BUILDER, AND HIS WIFE SIMONE, AN INTERIOR DESIGNER (THE OWNERS OF SOUL OF GERRINGONG BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION), AND THEIR FOUR BOYS MARLEY, 12, ARCHIE, 10, TULLY, EIGHT, AND KOAH, FOUR. BAMCONSTRUCTIONS.COM.AU SOULOFGERRINGONG.COM.AU @SOULOFGERRINGONG SYDNEY AUSTRALIA While the idea of ripping down a home and starting afresh is daunting for most, for this family of six it was the beginning of a new adventure. After living in the existing house in the beachside suburb of Cronulla in Sydney’s south for a year, Ben and Simone knew how to achieve their dream home: by starting from scratch! The creative couple worked with their architect to plan and design the knockdown/rebuild. They chose to keep the ground floor structural footings from the original house so machinery was not…

1 FASHION Say you’re considering buying a new frock for $600 – or hiring it for $160. If you’re a fashionista who never wears the same item twice, you’re better off hiring it. Many designer rental websites offer new season dresses for less than your dry-cleaning bill. Always factor in shipping fees and what happens if you spill a drink on it (you may have to pay the retail cost less rental fee!) However, if you are likely to wear the dress more than four times, it makes sense to buy it. Wear it more often and the CPW (cost per wear) works in your favour. 2 WHITEGOODS Big ticket items like fridges are often promoted with a weekly hire fee over, say, a 48-month period. But quick sums show you can end…