Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2021 i Real Living Australia

THE SCENT OF GARDENIAS in someone’s front yard. The feel of skin on freshly washed linen sheets. The taste of my mum’s scones heaped with jam and cream. The sound of a Champagne cork popping! These are just a handful of my favourite sensory experiences. They’re what make life extra beautiful. I bring this up because July is the senses issue. We’re spending more time nurturing our environments and ourselves, so why not explore how our senses guide our style. Stripping back can wait’til summer – this season, let’s treat ourselves to things that make us feel good: warmer bedding, a new winter perfume, a weekend getaway with an open fire and second servings of our favourite foods. This month, the team styled bedrooms that are *literally* what dreams are…

Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan Another searingly honest and darkly witty novel by a young Irish writer about female desire and a compulsive love affair that spirals into a toxic relationship. Careless by Kirsty Capes This debut novel tenderly portrays a teenager’s coming of age in the care system and the fraught relationships she has with her body and her foster mum. Fault Lines by Emily Itami Housewife Mizuki has a beautiful family and apartment in Tokyo, but when she meets restaurateur Kiyoshi, she rediscovers her lust for life and the city she lives in. If you wish you could book a holiday to Japan, reading this will transport you there. The Searcher by Tana French In this slow-burning mystery, an American ex-cop moves to a rural Irish town, only…

at home, new zealand 1 Simon James One of my all-time favourite stores; I love how everything is curated in the most purposeful way. Director Georgina McCormack is one of the chicest women I have ever met. Simonjames.co.nz 2 Babelogue I love that you never know what treasure you may find here – an Angel Pazmino rocker or a Jaymar ‘Tongue’ Chair. Babelogue.shop; @babelogue_shop 3 Everyday Needs A beautiful store for people wanting to make conscious, informed decisions for their way of living. Everything is carefully sourced. Everyday-needs.com 4 Jasmin Sparrow My favourite jewellery by a very dear friend. The brand was created for women who appreciate style with empathy. Jasminsparrow.com abroad 5 The Line, Los Angeles A beautiful apartment-styled store with a conscious selection of clothing, jewellery, furniture and…

morning glow Like rays of sunshine, blends of yellow, cream and ochre are highlighted with white in this dreamy living room. Our affinity with Amalfi-inspired interiors is still going strong, albeit in lighter sorbet tones, such as the lemon wall colour here. For winter, keep things fresh with hints of green, and create layer upon layer of cosiness with rugs and throws, because comfort is pure joy! opposites attract Pops of pastels sit comfortably with modern brights in front of a soothing grey-blue backdrop in this space. The furniture shapes are classic, yet have a vintage vibe, and the colourful pattern play gives this living room an eclectic edge. Thanks to the gentle paint colours and white hues, one-of-a-kind pieces can sit together harmoniously. art house This sophisticated living space…

Love animals? Your side hustle could be pet sitter/dog walker/dog groomer/obedience instructor/cat whisperer (I don’t know if that’s a thing, but I definitely think it should be a thing). Love writing? Your side hustle could be blogger/copywriter/proofreader/journalist/product reviewer. Highly organised? Your side hustle could be virtual assistant. Know how to find a diamond in the rough? Your side hustle could be furniture restoration/house flipping/selling vintage goods. Got mad design skills? Your side hustle could be web designer/graphic designer/illustrator. Love kids? Your side hustle could be nanny/babysitter/hair braider/face painter at parties. I PERSONALLY LOVE side hustles. In fact, my She’s on the Money workshops started out as a passion project – something I did whenever I could fit them in. Like many side hustles, it evolved to become one of my…

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FROM HOLLYWOOD MOVIE SETS to luxury shopfronts and celebrity homes, Graham & Brown wallpapers have kept illustrious company during their 75-year existence. It’s a far cry from the brand’s humble start, post-World War II in a small factory in the northern England town of Blackburn. Harold Graham and Henry Brown, two passionate yet somewhat inexperienced best mates, had the idea of taking wallpaper from its traditional supporting role and making it the star of the room by way of design-led patterns and luxe materials. They couldn’t have timed it better. People were eager to liven up their homes following the harrowing years of war, and Graham & Brown’s finely crafted and original designs – from artisanal florals to damask flocks and dependable block colours – provided homeowners with an ideal…

INTERIOR ARCHITECT AND BUILDING DUO Georgia and Richard Ezra were on a mission the first time they viewed their 1930s Melbourne property in 2019. With the same goal, but completely different design considerations, they divided and conquered when sizing up the property as a potential renovation project. “Richard and I are very lucky in our capabilities to confidently and seamlessly renovate,” says Georgia. “When we visit properties, you’ll find me walking through the spaces with a floor plan in hand, spinning with ideas of what I could do internally, and Richie will be scanning the exterior looking for structural issues – we literally go in separate directions.” The couple were first attracted to the property because of its Spanish mission-style facade and the “amazing” condition the property was in, thanks…

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LIKE SO MANY OTHERS WHO HAD THEIR LIVES dramatically changed by the pandemic, interior designer Leanne Ford found that her priorities underwent a sudden and comprehensive shift. With plane travel dubious and being closer to family more important than ever, the US designer and her husband Erik packed up their home in Rustic Canyon, LA, and relocated with their two-year-old daughter Ever to a grand old estate near Leanne’s childhood home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Perhaps the best thing to come from the move was the carriage house included in the sale. “It reminded me of a perfectly worn-down home in the Paris countryside,” Leanne says. “And because we can’t go to Paris right now, I thought, ‘Why not create that feeling here, where the whole family can be together?’” And…

need to know Traditional custodians Tharawal Distance from CBD 94km Transport Car parking: 345 Minnamurra Falls Rd, Jamberoo. Walk distance 4.2km return; allow 1 to 2 hours. Difficulty Easy. Climb 189m. Suitable for Children, wheels. Facilities BBQ, cafe, picnic area, toilet. A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RAINFOREST WALK with a lyrebird soundtrack… Minnamurra Rainforest is home to the remnants of an ancient rainforest ecosystem. Life thrives in this lush, protected environment, which is a sobering reminder of how the Illawarra region used to be before European colonisation. In the first half of the 19th century, the area’s red cedar trees were extensively felled for their prized timber, leading to their current scarcity. Today’s cedars stand tall, surrounded by boulders, waterways and bird’s-nest ferns. On a hot day, the shade from the canopy and…

“We want guests to slow down and take in the atmosphere, to notice the smaller details of the space and enjoy simple daily rituals…” ON AN OLD DAIRY FARM where coastal bushland meets meandering waterways and magical fern gullies, you’ll find Ross Farm. Twenty years ago, tourists would have passed right by the property, its three dilapidated dwellings buckling under the weight of age and abandonment. But today, visitors come to this pastoral parcel of land to gather with friends and family and escape the everyday. The restoration of Ross Farm was a family affair – it was owner Lindsay Moore’s idea to convert the disused buildings into guest accommodation, and it was his daughter Andrea’s interior design background that turned his epiphany into a project. “It was a labour…

INTERIOR DESIGNERS LILY GOODWIN AND JOSH CAIN reimagined Victorian elegance through a contemporary lens when they created the interiors of No. 92. Housed within a Georgian building in Sydney’s Inner West, the wine bar and restaurant is dressed in subdued neutrals and inky blacks, with touches of rust and sage. Natural surfaces, such as smoked oak, blackbutt timber, stone, marmorino plaster and aniline leather, feature heavily throughout the space, with accents of brass and linen. “Our intention was that the palette be imbued with an understated and quiet beauty, rather than anything too loud or distracting,” says Lily, co-director at Pattern Studio. “Minimal, contemporary additions were included, intended to enhance – rather than compete with – the original detailing. We wanted to breathe new life into the space while respecting…

WOK BURNER The 5kW PowerWok Plus™ burner provides both rapid, intense and even heat over a large area and can also produce a very low heat with the dual flame technology. Perfect for preparing your favourite stir fry or gently simmering your favourite pasta sauce. PROFLEX SPLITTERTM For space and flexibility when you need it, you can easily transform the tall oven in the 900mm three-oven Richmond Deluxe Range Cooker into a four-oven marvel with the handy Proflex Splitter™. Using this ground-breaking feature, the right-hand oven effortlessly becomes two separate Equiflow fan ovens, allowing you to control and prepare separate dishes. GAS-THROUGH-GLASS Cook with confidence and wipe clean with ease thanks to the smooth, ceramic glass surface of Gas-Through-Glass. Its elegant look makes a stylish statement in any kitchen, while…

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YOU’D NEVER GUESS THAT THIS light, bright and green home was once an office, with a dark corridor leading to various workspaces overlooking one of the busiest streets in Milan. And therein lies the genius of Stefania Agostini and Luca Mostarda, founders of AMArchitectrue studio, who transformed the space into a living, breathing – literally – home for their family. Pivotal to the design is the internal terrace/greenhouse, separated from the main living areas by folding French doors. Its bow window is filled with greenery and acts as both a filter for outside pollution and a barrier against external traffic noise. “A love for nature and sustainability are part of our generation,” says Stefania. “Being parents of two girls made us even more aware of these issues.” PURE MAGIC The…

This month, we’re taking style cues from unique scents and the labels that created them…

CARPET CREDENTIALS SUMPTUOUS, ELEGANT AND UNDENIABLY COMFORTABLE, carpet has the power to completely change the look, feel and acoustics of a room. It’s been providing warmth underfoot in our bedrooms and giving us a cushy place to lounge in living areas for close to a century, and in recent times, carpet has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence. “Throughout Covid, our homes became our sanctuaries, with a focus on indulgent fabrics and textures that soothed the senses,” explains Nicole Canty, product manager for Choices Flooring. “The trend continues as we seek to create a calming haven away from the high-stress, high-tech world we live in.” Nicole notes that homeowners are gravitating towards warm, earthy tones and sustainable fabrics made from natural fibres like jute, wool and hemp. “We’re moving away from…

lard shortcrust pastry Makes 1.3kg Prep time 15 mins, plus resting time This is a traditional Cornish pasty pastry. My Gran used to make this lard pastry every week for our pasties or pasty tarts, so it’s an incredibly well-used and proven recipe. It’s also wonderfully easy to work with; if it tears, you can simply stretch a little excess over the rip and carry on. The lard and butter provide lots of flavour, making it a good option for almost any savoury bake. I have added a wholemeal variation because I love the flavour of whole grains. Another traditional variation is to use beef dripping instead of lard, resulting in a different flavour and crisper finish. You can of course also just use all butter in the recipe. 700g plain…