Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Real Living Australia

IT’S BEEN A DIFFICULT START TO THE YEAR, but in true Aussie style, we’ve banded together to support each other however we can. Here at Bauer Media, the magazines have teamed up to launch a company-wide initiative called Rebuild Our Towns, in light of the devastating bushfires. It’s a website where each week we will focus on an affected area, highlighting what has happened there and what the community can do to support the regeneration process. It’s not necessarily about donations of money, but rather, sending books, educational games and playground equipment to schools, or visiting the shops, tourism and hospitality businesses that are open and in need of our patronage. Head to Rebuildourtowns.com.au to find out more, and don’t forget to check back weekly. Conscious of the fact that…

bless this mess Bright, pillowy linens and a jumble of patterned cushions are the antidote to an unmade bed. After all, weekends are better spent cosying up with coffee and a good book. creature comforts Art, photos, trinkets you’ve had “since forever” and flowers you just couldn’t resist… these things all make a home feel loved. So too can the right furniture. The trick is to choose items, such as sofas, with the same care you take when buying a bed. A sofa should be the kind of place you want to take naps and crash on after a long day, with enough room to squeeze in lots of friends.…

shop it SECLUDED FROM DOMESTIC DISTRACTIONS and tucked away in a quiet corner of her light-filled Parnell home, Beck Wadworth’s newly designed home office is a lesson in pared-back perfection. Keeping with the chic design ethos and minimalist palette that has become synonymous with her stationery brand An Organised Life, Beck joined forces with the team at local interior studio Slow to create a space that would inspire and motivate her between visits to the brand’s HQ in Sydney. “For me personally, I’m more productive in a clean space that is organised and functional. I hate clutter!” says Beck. “My motto is ‘a clear space equals a clear mind’.” The result is a detail-driven design that’s equal parts modern and classic, underscored by the functionality Beck requires from a home…

TO THE VISITORS WHO STAY HERE, it’s a holiday house, albeit one that could be the location of an Italian romance film. But for owners Kristine Standnes and her husband Gianmattia de Genio, it is an heirloom that “has been in the family for three centuries”. Situated in the Apulian countryside, their Masseria Angiulli Piccolo is one of several traditional fortified farmhouses in the area. Neglected for 50 years, time had weathered the stone and brick structure and star vault ceilings, however, Kristine says there were “strong incentives to proceed with a large renovation”. The property’s ancient vineyards still produced organic olive oil and wine grapes, and, more importantly, “the masseria remained in the soul of the family”. TEST OF TIME In theory, the goal was simple – restore the…

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at home 1 Bondi Road Art Supplies, Bondi, NSW I buy my paint supplies here. The owner has the level of care and colours I need, and makes pigments from real cobalt. Bondiroadartsupplies.com.au 2 Kidstuff, nationwide It has the best selection of water pistols, which I use to paint. I also get art supplies for my two daughters here. Kidstuff.com.au 3 Koskela, Rosebery, NSW We did an exhibition here in 2017 – the design and furniture are art-focused. It’s hard not to want everything. Koskela.com.au 4 Gertrude & Alice, Bondi, NSW A very cute local spot where my family of four come to read, drink tea and buy books. Gertrudeandalice.com.au 5 Camilla and Marc, nationwide I love the tailored garments. I always find something special. Camillaandmarc.com abroad 6 Leclaireur, Paris…

Assess the damage Depending on the state of your furniture, you may need to do some prep work first. Remove old, flaking paint with stripper or sandpaper, and give varnished items a rough sand to help the paint stick. Likewise, rust on metal pieces can be removed with a wire brush or sander, and wicker or cane will need a good clean with a soft brush and sugar soap solution. Decide on a paint type Gloss, satin and eggshell finishes all work well for timber, while spray paint gives an even finish to wicker, rattan and metal. Plastic furniture will need a special formulation that adheres to plastic. In all cases, ensure your paint is suitable for outside use, and also consider the climate where you live. Many paints have…

1 take back your time You can always make more money but you can’t extend time, unless of course, you buy it back. The idea here is that by spending money on convenience and buying back your time, you’re able to use the gained hours for things that actually make you happy. Of course, this only works if you have the extra money, which means you’ve probably worked harder and longer to pay for the convenience. It can be a vicious cycle so do tread carefully. As a rule of thumb, if you’re outsourcing your cleaning, cooking, or whatever else you don’t have time for (or don’t like), make sure that your hourly pay rate is at least double the cost of outsourcing. 2 pay it forward Helping family or…

BERRY NICE Makes Approximately 12 Prep time 5 mins, plus freezing 1½ cups frozen raspberries3 cups milk (or a milk alternative)½ cup condensed milk2 cups fresh raspberries 1 Place frozen raspberries, milk and condensed milk in a blender and blitz to combine. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a jug. 2 Divide fresh raspberries among popsicle moulds and top with milk mixture. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze overnight. TROPICAL VIBES Makes Approximately 12 Prep time 5 mins, plus freezing 2 cups fresh pulp-free orange juice2 cups pulp-free mango juice 1 Combine orange and mango juice in a jug. 2 Pour mixture evenly into popsicle moulds, insert sticks and freeze overnight. FLOWER POWER Makes Approximately 12 Prep time 5 mins, plus freezing 1 packet edible flowers4 cups flat lemonade 1…

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SUSTAINABLE STYLE The bold, limited-edition sarongs from Kowtow’s latest swimwear collection have been lovingly hand-loomed by a small group of artisans in India using fair-trade organic cotton. Au.kowtowclothing.com staff pick TOP THREE set the bar Sold as a trio, these sculptural beauties are equal parts art and function. The vessels are made to display a single bud, upgrading your florals to gallery status. Hand-carved using natural Australian limestone, the Totem vase set is $300 from Neighbourhood Studio. Neighbourhd.com staff pick WATER BOMB If your skin is calling out for a little TLC after the holidays, this super-hydrating and soothing formula could be the answer you’ve been searching for. Biossance 100% Squalane Oil, $50, Sephora.com.au best foot forward Not only are these multicoloured sandals from Teva’s Original Universal range giving us seriously…

The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond If rest makes you feel… restless, this book suggests relaxing research-backed ways to help you unwind. A Family Guide to Waste-Free Living by Lauren & Oberon Carter The best takeaway from this inspiring manual? Living sustainably doesn’t have to be inconvenient, time-consuming or expensive. Biophilia by Sally Coulthard Create a more natural home and boost your wellbeing with Sally’s interior decorating tips. Energy by Oliver Luke Delorie Packaged in this pocket-size book are 50 mindful exercises that are like quick pick-me-ups for when you’re feeling rundown. F**k No! by Sarah Knight If you have a habit of saying ‘yes’ when you’d really rather not, these polite passes and clever comebacks will help you decline with confidence. Essential Well Being by Sara Panton This…

AS THE SUNLIGHT STREAMS THROUGH THE CANOPY OF TREES that surround Georgie Wilson and Chris Liem’s Mornington Peninsula home, it creates a mesmerising glow that fills the home with a comforting warmth. It was all part of the creative couple’s vision to transform this classic yet poky surf shack into a stylish family home that was equal parts tree house and beach house. Initially purchased as a weekender for the then Melbourne-based couple in 2007, the 1960s abode in the coastal town of Rye turned into their permanent base just two years later, after the lure of laidback, stress-free living proved too strong to resist. GROWING PAINS However quaint, its small spaces and serious lack of storage meant that as their family grew, so too did the need for a…

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Subscribe to real living this month and you’ll receive a gift set of Tupperware essentials, perfect for at home or on the go. Your gift includes four Aloha Picnic Plates, which are made from durable, lightweight plastic and great for picnics, outdoor entertaining or children’s meals. They stack easily for convenient storage. You’ll also receive a stylish and practical Aloha 2L bowl, which comes with a liquid-tight lid, and is the perfect size for salads, snacks and more! For more, visit Tupperware.com.au Your subscription includes: ✸ 12 issues for $74.99 via recurring payments✸ Save 26% off the retail price✸ A bonus Tupperware gift set valued at $60✸ Free delivery of the magazine each issue VALUED AT $60 ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? Simply extend your subscription to receive this offer! HURRY! OFFER…

BEFORE SOCIAL MEDIA, there was Slim Aarons. A New Yorker armed with charisma and a camera, Slim spent the mid-20th century documenting the never-before-seen lives of celebrities and socialites in their Mediterranean holiday homes and behind the scenes of Beverly Hills afterparties. His famous subjects and friends – it’s impossible to list them without name-dropping: Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe – granted him access to their rarefied social circles and posed in front of his lens without make-up artists, artificial lights or airbrushing. But Slim’s day to day wasn’t always châteaus and Champagne. Born George Allen Aarons, Slim trained as a photographer in the army. His time on the battlefield gave him the opportunity to work with well-known photojournalists and a taste of life abroad, but having witnessed…

who lives here? Daniel Mitchell, creative director of Potato Head Group in Bali, his wife Hilda, their two boys, aged 6 and 5, plus dogs Pancho and Georgie. Potatohead.co | @potatoheadbali A TYPICAL DAY IN THE CANGGU HOME of Hilda Mitchell and her husband Daniel involves simple pleasures: reading in the hammock, playing music, swimming in the pool, watching the kids play in the garden. In an effort to “soften” the raw concrete house they built with Bali-based architect Patisandhika in 2017, they nestled it within the surrounding wild scrub. Sustainability was important and the building was designed to cool naturally. The split-level kitchen and dining space doesn’t have walls to allow the breeze in, and an overhanging roof “keeps the direct sun from penetrating the double-height windows”, says Hilda.…

A HIDDEN OASIS IN THE FOOTHILLS of the Tramuntana Mountain Range, the sleepy little village of Moscari on the Spanish island of Mallorca is surrounded by undulating hills and postcard-worthy scenes of almond and olive trees. So when Mercedes Lopez and Mads Linden has the opportunity to make a small piece of it their home away from home, they jumped at the chance. BUILDING THE DREAM The couple purchased a tradtional Spanish farmhouse in the region in 2015, and spent 18 months transforming it into a family weekender. For Mercedes, a renovation that was respectful of the home’s original character was paramount. The downstairs powder room was sacrificed in favour of a larger kitchen, and the guestroom made way for an expansive open-plan living room. This is where the family…

Do your research Most industry professionals consider vinyl wallpaper as the ideal choice for wet areas like bathrooms or laundries, but with the correct treatment, most materials will work. For instance, if you prefer the look and feel of paper or fabric wallpaper, consider hanging it away from direct splash zones like sinks or baths, or apply a protective varnish to ensure it will hold up to everything a bathroom can throw at it. When in doubt, do a thorough check of the manufacturing specifications to find out if the wallpaper is approved for wet areas. Ace the base To make sure your wallpaper doesn’t become mouldy and mildewy over time, first check that your bathroom has adequate ventilation from an extractor fan or window. Next, prep your walls with…