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Aussie run Moroccan riad recognised as one of world’s best

We have taken you on a tour of the stunning Riad Botanica before. Featuring a convergence of Moroccan and Australian Art Deco design, it’s no surprise to hear that the luxury five-suite sanctuary has joined Top World Hotel as one of only two Moroccan properties in the collection. Top World Hotel celebrates hotels that offer […]

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Found: Pretty Garden Tools

Are you someone who, like me, never quite had the knack for gardening, but has found an appreciation for it with age? If so, you’ll understand the joy of discovering the beauty in every aspect of the gardening process. From the soft colours of blooming flowers to the tranquil atmosphere it creates as a result, […]

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Mornington Peninsula home goes from bland to beautiful

Unrecognisable from its original early 2000s incarnation, this Mount Martha residence has been overhauled by the talented interior designer Silvia Roldan of Studio Esar. Transforming the home from dated to delightful, she drew inspiration from the nearby coastal colours and textures of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula when crafting the design. “The original home is completely unrecognisable. There […]

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Family swaps suburbia for remote farm life with no regrets

A Queensland family swapped their two-story home in the suburbs for a 20-acre farm restoration project in Ipswich helping them to become financially self-sufficient. The newly opened Twigley Farm hosts events and short stays with the family now working on the property full-time and describing the tree change as the best decision they ever made. […]

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Bring autumn into your home with Neale Whitaker’s latest colours

An enduring love of the ever-changing landscape of his own home has inspired interior design expert and Wattyl brand ambassador, Neale Whitaker, to create a colour collection for Autumn/Winter that brings the essence of nature’s autumnal hues into the living areas of our homes. Designed as a seasonal extension of his Spring/Summer 2023 palette, this […]

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The Sweet Smell Of Lilacs

I tend to be nostalgic by nature, but lately have found myself increasingly so. As I’ve been reflecting on recent events – most notably, bidding farewell to our family cottage – thoughts of the lilac tree on our property flood my mind. Each spring, its blooms would fill the air with the sweetest fragrance, reminiscent […]

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The latest storage solutions from Kmart & Target

If you’re anything like us, you’re on a permanent quest for efficient and affordable storage solutions and the it’s safe to say that the latest wares from Kmart and Target tick both boxes. From a ‘behind the door’ clothes airer to dedicated shoe and bathroom storage, the affordable storage scene has never looked so good. […]

A 200 Year Old Home Brought to Life

A 200-Year Old Home Brought to Life

Looking to breathe new life into an old home with modern updates? Meet James and Christine, the talented design duo who embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize this beloved family residence. With a shared vision, they undertook this 200 year old home’s renovation with the goal to preserve the irreplaceable character, all while ensuring […]

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How to be braver with colour in your home: learn from hospitality

2024 Dulux Colour Awards jury member Nick Travers, is the co-founding director at Melbourne and Albury based Technē Architecture + Interior Design. Here, he shares three insights into the transformative power of paint, the case for colour and embracing it on the walls of homes. Warm peach tones in Nick’s own home Hospitality design takeaways […]