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OCT/NOV 2010

spring issue!

OUR FIRST EVER

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Welcome to Adore Home magazine, a new Australian home and lifestyle magazine available exclusively online. Founded and created by designer Loni Parker, Adore Home invites you into inspirational homes, looks at the latest products on the market and whisks you away to gorgeous holiday destinations. Our launch issue kicks off with a spring theme which is sure to inspire and excite you this season. Adore Home would like to thank all of the lovely people who contributed to this very first issue. Without your generosity, this magazine would not exist. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as weve enjoyed creating it.

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Keep up to date with the latest in home decor news Our favourite Spring inspired products This issue we speak with stationery designer Cristina Re on her new flagship store

Adore Home takes a look at three different home offices We profile Nicola and Lyndas gorgeous Sydney store Note to Self Get inspired with Adore Homes favourite books

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Louise Bell, owner of online store Table Tonic, takes us on a tour of her Sydney family home Summer Thornton shows Adore Home through her beautiful Chicago home We get a glimpse at Caitlin Wilsons glamorous home in Dubai

Travel bags with style

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The latest food news and events across Australia Natalie and Simon Thomas of The Sydney Picnic Co OUR COVER: Caitlin Wilsons Dubai home. See more of her home on page 44.
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Take a sneak peek at the recently opened W Hotels Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island Relax in style at The Comma Groups stunning Daylesford residence in Victoria

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Adore Homes pick of this seasons spring inspired finds.

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Vote now to win prizes to the value of $1,000! www.designerrugs.com.au/ evolve-awards

aesops new gift kits

Aesop have named their 2011 gift kits after the captivating streets in which Aesops signature stores are situated. Products come in attractive and sturdy black microfibre containers, with a zip closure and internal mirror. Once the original products have been enjoyed, the case will continue to be an invaluable travel accessory. The seven 2011 gift kits will be in store 1 November. Priced from $59 $299, theres a gift kit for all budgets. www.aesop.net.au

mozis new collection ikeas free app

Cant wait to recieve the latest Ikea catalogue in the mail? Dowload the 2011 Ikea catalogue app to your iPhone for free now! www.ikea.com.au

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SEMI-FINALIST JESSICA GRAHAMS DESIGN

evolve top 25 announced

Inspired by love, food, family and travel, The Way to My Heart collection harks back to Mozis original Secret Garden line but with a whimsical twist. French style illustrations dance across beautiful, bright backgrounds all tied together with contrasting trims and embroidery. www.mozi.com.au

Designer Rugs has announced the top 25 semi-finalists of its inaugural Evolve Awards. Designs by the top 25 semi-finalists of the Evolve Awards can be viewed online and are contenders for The Peoples Choice Award. One lucky person who successfully votes for the design that receives the most online nominations will, along with the designer of the most nominated rug, receive prizes to the value of $1,000. Evolve will continue as an annual fixture on the design calendar. The selected six rugs, each limited to an edition of 30, will join Designer Rugs ID Collection which will be on sale from October 2010.

deka pop up-shop

Deka Furniture will open a pop-up shop in Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane from 2 October 28 November 2010. The shop will include a display of their new trans-formit collection and complementing furniture and accessories. Trans-form-it is a furniture collection in which all the pieces are contained within a box for protection during transport and storage. The furniture is assembled without tools and the entire box structure is used for the finished pieces. The collection includes a sofa, a lounge chair, a coffee table, a credenza, a dining table and chairs, a buffet, a bookcase/desk and a bed. The collection will also be showing at the inaugural design triennial Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific, at the State Library of Queensland in South Bank. www.dekafurniture.com.au 5

ding a fortune Update your decor without spen otlight. with these new cushions from Sp otlight.com.au Priced from just $19.95. www.sp
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TABLE CLOTH Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha table cloth

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$220

www.interiorz.com.au

LAMP Inside table lamp in white and green

$99.95

www.beaconlighting.com.au

CUSHION Lakeland Design Escargot cushion in forest

$89
PRINT Naomi Murrell Flock screen print in green www.naomimurrell.com

www.lakelanddesign.com.au

$55

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Bring the outdoors in with the colour green. Choose vibrant shades that will make every day feel like spring.
SOAP MOR Cosmetics Emporium Feijoa Lime soap

PLANTER Royal VKB herb garden

$88

www.greenhouseonline.com.au

STOOL Replica Xavier Pauchard Tolix stool 45cm in green

$185

www.mattblatt.com.au

$19.95
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BIKE BASKET Design Stockholm House Carrie bicycle basket in green www.top3.com.au

www.morcosmetics.com

$135

STRAWS 50 pk green candy stripe paper straws

$12.95

www.emeraldandella.com.au

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UMBRELLA Cocopani daffodil polka dot beach umbrella with matching carry bag

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SURFACE CLEANER Method pink grapefruit spray

$84.95

www.cocopani.com.au

$5.99

www.methodhome.com.au

BIN Flip garbage bin in green

TEA TOWELS Mozi set of two tea towels - Persia and India styles shown

$22.95

www.mozi.com.au

HAND WASH Mozi Asian pear

$19.95

www.mozi.com.au

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LAUNDRY BUCKET RetroKitchen dotty series laundry powder bucket

$29.95

www.realshopping.com.au

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Brighten your home in colourful bold prints and colours this spring.
BODY BUTTER MOR Cosmetics Emporium Hibiscus Bloom body butter

TEA CUP Afternoon tea cup and saucer in green

$18

$29.95

www.t2tea.com

www.morcosmetics.com

Freshen up with these delightful products.

$24.95

www.steadysticks.com BROOM Casabella broom TEA TOWELS printInk Studio Menthol tea towels pack of three CUSHION Rubie Green East Village cushion cover in raspberry www.oliveaux.com.au

$29.95
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www.domayne.com.au

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www.printinkstudio.com

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CRISTINA RE

designer profile:
Meet Cristina Re, the creator and designer behind the popular and beautiful stationery label of her own name.

ranges of stationery pieces featuring hand drawn illustrations. What is your design style and what are your influences? My style is feminine, colourful, with a blend of old and new. I love collecting everything vintage as I have an appreciation for fine design and workmanship of the past. As I have an Italian background, I also appreciate European art and culture which inspires my personal design style. What was the inspiration behind your flagship store Where A Girl Goes? Where A Girl Goes is meant to be a place to celebrate life, love, friendship and creativity. I wanted to offer the entire stationery range in an environment that was inspiring and beautiful, where we can help people bring out the artist within. I love tea and the tradition of high tea. Its

all about women coming together and sharing, so it seemed like an ideal fit to offer a gourmet caf with boutique teas, French-style macarons and cupcakes as well. How long has your store been open? We have just celebrated the first anniversary of the store opening. Any plans for more stores across Australia? We would love for our fans around Australia to get a chance to experience everything that Where A Girl Goes offers, from the papercraft workshops to the high teas. So ideally wed one day like to have a store in each state.

What inspired you to start your own stationery range? Id always loved beautiful design. When I was young Id collect paper note sets, cards and stickers, anything with a pretty pattern. I studied photography at university and then went on to offer tailored wedding packages to clients, including custom stationery, from the invitations to the wedding album. I realised how difficult it was to find beautiful papers and designs in Australia at the time, so I began to produce my own 10

OPEN: TUE-FRI 8:30AM-5:00PM SAT 9:30AM-4:00PM

Corner Langridge & Oxford Streets, Collingwood, Victoria

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Adore Home takes a look at three bright and cheerful home offices from three different women. Each one is sure to inspire!

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American interior designer Julie Richard, shares with Adore Home her secrets to creating a home office with personality.
What is your occupation? Im an interior designer, furniture designer, blogger, a design instructor at two Boston area colleges and a mother of two young children. I guess I wouldnt call that an occupation but its a crazy amount of work! What do you primarily use your home office for? My office is the creative go-to space in my home its where I brainstorm, write my blog and create client drawings and concepts. I basically run my business from my cozy office. I am very much into the creative process, so I am constantly tweaking BOOKCASE: Julies precious magazine and book collection is proudly displayed in an Ikea bookcase, which adds plenty of colour and interest to her home office. 12

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Julies top 5 tips

Julie shares with us her top five tips for injecting personality into your home office.

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my inspiration board with images, photos and just about anything that catches my eye! My office also houses all my design books, magazines and fabrics. Oh, and Im a huge music fan so my iPods and stereo are in here too! Most prized possession in your home office? The photographs of my children, my design books and out of print magazines. ARMCHAIR: I actually found the armchair on the side of the road. I sprayed the legs, had it upholstered in a coral velvet and added the large nickel nail head detail. DESK: I ordered a white lacquered dining table from West Elm to use as a desk. I love an oversized work surface its perfect!

Get personal. Its your home surround yourself with the objects that make you happy! I use stones that my son and I have gathered at the beach as paper weights. In the dead of winter they are a welcome reminder of our time spent together during the summer! Create an oversized inspiration board. You dont have to be in a creative field to be inspired or moved. Its an area within your home that can constantly evolve without a price! Paint the walls an unexpected color! My walls are a rich chocolate brown. Its a cozy room to both work and hang out in. Dont buy a set of office furniture. Mix up the furniture pieces and styles! Hang art in your space, bare walls are a bore! Art is subjective and can be anything; a framed scarf, a favorite photograph, your childs artwork, vintage posters... anything goes!

CHAIR Freedom Alcove armchair in ketchup

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Layer bold prints with loads of colour to inject personality into your home office. US$25

$599

www.freedom.com.au

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BOOK Domino: The Book Of Decorating

$48.95

www.borders.com.au

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CUSHION COVER Milk and Cookies zebra-print cushion cover www.etsy.com/shop/milkandcookiescanada POSTER Village For Like Ever poster www.vllg.com BOOKCASE Ikea lack bookcase

$189

www.shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com

US$100 (includes postage to Australia)

www.ikea.com.au

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Sydney blogger and interior designer Dana Hughes takes us on a tour of her contemporary home office.
What is your occupation? I have been working as an interior designer for nearly 11 years. At the moment I divide my time between working as a lead designer on high profile projects with an esteemed architecture and design firm, and crafting boutique interiors as a principal of my little design practice. I also write a design blog called yellowtrace where I share my love for great design and clever people in the areas of interiors, architecture, art, fashion, photography and anything else worth knowing about. What do you primarily use your home office for? Apart from designing and blogging tasks, my home office also doubles as a dressing room a large window lets in a lot of natural light which is perfect for applying make-up! Your favourite feature in your office? Good architectural bones - high ceiling and large window. I also love my built-in bookshelf.

BOOKSHELF & DESK: Both the desk and bookshelf are built-in custom joinery. DECORATIVE SCREEN: Vitra Algues screen hung on study wall.

www.vitra.com
FRAMED ART: The framed typography tea towels were purchased at a market in Melbourne.

www.thisisnotadesignmarket.com
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Danas top 5 tips

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Creating an organised home office can be difficult. Here are Danas top five tips to creating the perfect organised space.
Adequate and appropriate storage is paramount. I have two large drawer cabinets where I store all of my sketches, drawings, samples and work in progress. Magazine holders are an excellent way to keep an endless supply of loose pages in order. I practice daily piling instead of filing I allocate some time at the end of the week (or fortnight if Im feeling lazy) to put all bits and pieces in their correct place. Embrace your own style and ways of doing things that might be accepting that, day-to-day, your home office will probably never look as neat as those that have been painstakingly styled for magazine pages (I sure have!) Bring in furniture and accessories which express your style and personality. Your office should read more as an extension of you and your home, rather than look as a generic workspace. Ok, so this is not exactly a tip on organising your space, but its still very important psychologically (which will make you feel good and indirectly make you more organised hopefully). www.yellowtrace.com.au/blog

STORAGE BOX Philosophy A4 document box in solid red

www.flickr.com/photos/nh999/

Danas favourite furniture/decor stores

Koskela www.koskela.com.au Doug up on Bourke www.douguponbourke.com.au Spence & Lyda www.spenceandlyda.com.au
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$17.84

DRAWERS Ikea Alex drawer unit in white

$279

www.ikea.com.au

TO STEAL

Keep it contemporary and fresh with clean lines and pops of bright colour.

Great Dane Furniture www.greatdanefurniture.com David met Nicole www.davidmetnicole.com Bunnings www.bunnings.com.au

DESK Ikea Best Burs desk in high gloss white

STOOL Luxxbox Brainwash stool in lemon yellow

$599

www.ikea.com.au

$249

www.luxxbox.com

CHAIR Myto by Plank in grey

$410

www.insitufurniture.com.au
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feminine & sophisticated

Digital brand consultant and producer Rebecca Orlov shows Adore Home through her bright and modern home office and gives us her top tips on achieving a sophisticated finish.
What is your occupation? I am a digital brand consultant and producer. My background for over a decade was in the advertising industry, producing TV and digital campaigns. In the last few years, I have been working with brands on their online presence and launched Sweetline Agency (www. sweetlineagency.com), my digital consulting company. I also am a blogger, enjoying posting inspiration on my blog, loving. living. small. (lovinglivingsmall.com), writing for Apartment Therapy and contributing to lifestyle and design blogs and sites. 20 What do you primarily use your home office for? I do contract and project work with clients and brands via Sweetline and my home office is my main office. It was really important for me to set up a dedicated space that was comfortable and efficient and I love my space. I love the view, clean style and natural light in my office space. What is your favourite decor item in your home office? My favorite item is my faux crystal sphere chandelier. I spotted it in Chinatown when I was in New York a few months ago and absolutely love

the look of it. Plus it was such a deal about US$60. Describe your decorating style. Modern chic with a bit of a vintage touch. I enjoy clean lines and streamlined style with pops of colours. What inspired the decor of your home office? My magazine collection. Ive been collecting domino, Elle Dcor, Vogue, House Beautiful, New York and Los Angeles magazines for years and I still enjoy flipping through them for inspiration. Although the collection is many years old, I find the content still engaging and relevant. Biggest extravagance? Overall I was very thoughtful about creating my office and wanted to do it on a budget. I would say my biggest extravagance was my new iMac computer. As for decor, I chose pieces that were affordable, neutral and could double for their use. Ive turned my office into a dinner table for a party I hosted the room my office is in is actually the dining room.

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Rebecca gives Adore Home her top tips to creating a sophisticated home office.
Clean lines. Adding pieces with straight lines and edges streamlines a space. I love floating shelves. Modern glam. A little bit of shine goes a long way and can make any space stylish and chic. A gold paperweight or crystal vase can add instant sophistication. Symmetry. Introducing symmetry in a space creates a curated vibe while providing balance. Personal style. Including personal photos that youve snapped or photos of your friends and family in matching frames adds style. Natural colour. Adding flowers in your office space is an affordable and easy way to create texture and elegance. I update my flowers in my flat vase weekly and they make me smile. www.sweetlineagency.com

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URN Domayne glass classic squat urn

Combine clean lines with pops of vibrant colour and floral pattern to create a feminine and sophisticated office.

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STORAGE BOX Ikea Kassett box two-pack in white www.ikea.com.au

CHANDELIER Luna chandelier small

$999

www.domayne.com.au

FRAME Baroque picture frame in green

$16.95

www.realshopping.com.au

$89.95

www.domayne.com.au

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CHANDELIER: Rebeccas favourite item, the faux crystal chandelier was purchased in New York for the bargain price of just US$60.

CHAIR Replica Philippe Starck Mademoiselle chair

$250

CUSHION COVER Vida Style chevron cushion cover in blue and natural www.etsy.com/shop/vidastyle

www.mattblatt.com.au

US$29.95

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pieces to one-off feature cushions using vintage fabrics and trims. We are constantly changing our stock and are always looking for new and interesting pieces and are often told by our customers that we have things that they do not see anywhere else. What do you love most about your shop? The fact that there is always something new to inspire us. By displaying our products in stories we are able to show our customers how they can make things work in their own homes and, in turn, inspire them. To have our customers bring in photos of what they have done with their purchases is truly rewarding. We have a special board in the shop to display these photos and there are often remarks about what a good idea this is as so often products look great in a shop setting but it is difficult to imagine them in your own home. The board and photos are proof that it does work! What new products can customers expect to see in store this spring? New products for spring are gorgeous! Outdoor entertaining is more popular than ever and we have a wonderful range of comfy willow furniture and casual cushions to relax in. Spring sees everyone keen to get back in the garden and as we are gardeners ourselves, we are always on the lookout for original and classic garden pieces. Our favourites at the moment are our new compact timber potting bench, perfect for potting up basket loads of spring colour, quirky rain gauges and beautiful cast iron garden urns. What decor trends do you see being popular this season? Stunning shades of misty mauves and smoky lilacs for decorating accents. Everything from curtains to cushions, tablecloths and napery and even violet upholstered occasional chairs. There is no need to completely redecorate! Just add a scatter cushion in one of these gorgeous dusky hues for instant effect. These colours look great with neutrals inside and out and come to life when featured against the lush greens of the garden.

Nicola and Lynda, the lovely duo behind Sydney homewares store Note To Self, give us a tour of their delightful store and the lowdown on this seasons trends.
How long has your store been open? We first opened our doors and welcomed our customers on 10 November 2008. What type of products does your store sell? Note To Self offers an eclectic mix of French-inspired furniture, seasonal homewares and vintage curiosities. A range of handmade gifts are designed in-store, from gorgeous silk

OPEN: TUE-FRI 10:00AM-5:00PM SAT 9:00AM-2:00PM 50 RAWSON STREET, EPPING, New South Wales www.notetoselfepping.com.au
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Take a leaf out of these books and get decorating!

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APARTMENT THERAPYS BIG BOOK OF SMALL, COOL SPACES

Whether you inhabit a studio or a sprawling house with one challenging space, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, co-founder of the popular interior design website, Apartment Therapy, will help you transform tiny into totally fabulous. According to Maxwell, size constraints can actually unlock your design creativity and allow you to focus on whats essential. In this vibrant book, he shares 40 small, cool spaces that will change your thinking forever. by Max Gillingham Ryan

ETCETERA: CREATING BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS WITH THE THINGS YOU LOVE

www.borders.com.au

$48.95

Packed with tips of the interior stylists trade, Etcetera is a lavishly photographed interiors book in which every image demonstrates a clear and easily replicable principle that will help transform a room without the need for expensive and permanent renovation. Author Sibella Courts style is very global, combining contemporary elements with antiques and junk-shop finds, textile fragments, wallpapers, collectables and ephemera.

by Sibella Court

www.borders.com.au

$61.95

THE MODERN HOUSEHOLD MANUAL by Caroline Roessler

COMMONSENSE HINTS AND HOW-TOS TO HELP YOU COOK, CLEAN AND ORGANISE YOUR KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY

bargain

$20.95

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COUTURE INTERIORS: LIVING WITH FASHION by Marnie Fogg

$73.95

www.borders.com.au DOWNTOWN CHIC

DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOME - FROM WRECK TO RAVISHING

www.borders.com.au

by Bob and Courtney Novogratz

SENSE OF STYLE: COLOUR + SPACE by Shannon Fricke

$60.95
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$51.95

www.borders.com.au
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Table Tonic online homewares store owner, Louise Bell shows Adore Home through her bright and airy family abode.

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Who lives here? Louise, Graeme, Jasper and Anoushka Bell. And Audrey the Italian greyhound.

The enormous bifold doors open out onto the back yard and its flooded with light and space... It really is the hub of the house.

What is your occupation? After 13 years as a magazine graphic designer, I now call myself something like founder/author of tabletonic. blogspot.com and owner of online homewares store www.tabletonic. com.au Global treasures for the modern bohemian. How would you describe your decorating style? Bold, eclectic and ever-changing! With a healthy dose of organised clutter. Whats your favourite room and why? The back end of the house is a beautiful place to hang out and relax. The enormous bifold doors open out onto the backyard and its flooded with light and space. All the things you want! It really is the hub of the house.

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What are your favourite interior stores? I always love Orson and Blake owner David Heimann has such a great eye. Im also a huge fan of Samantha Robinson ceramics, and shes recently opened the most gorgeous little store in Sydneys Double Bay. One Ive yet to make it to is Ici et La in Surry Hills. It looks heaven. What is your most precious possession? After my husband and children, Id have to say my ever-expanding jewellery collection. Everything has such a special place in my heart and I love every single pice to bits. What are your tips for creating a beautiful home? An important tip is not to forget or be afraid to dress your walls. A house can be filled with beautiful furniture but until the walls have visual interest, its going to look more like a store display than a home. Large prints, vintage mirrors or framed childrens artwork all make perfect focal points in any room.

HOME OFFICE: Louises home office makes good use of an awkward space being tucked under the staircase. Mr Impossible Kartell chair from Space Furniture and Hudson desk by Orson and Blake. The orange print was made by Louises brother-in-law. 32

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BEDSPREAD Queen size Mexican suzani bedspread in turquoise
NURSERY: Bright fuschia pink leather pouffes (available from Table Tonic online store) contrast against the dark floors and zebra rug in Anoushkas pretty nursery. The rug was purchased online for just $95 from www.buysterrugs.com.au.

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$392

www.tabletonic.com.au

POUFFE Handmade Moroccan leather pouffe in fuschia

$185

www.tabletonic.com.au

STOOL Replica Philippe Starck Charles ghost stool 66cm

CUSHION Hand woven ikat cushion in black spot

$165

$76

www.tabletonic.com.au CLOCK Karlsson Mr White large wall clock

www.mattblatt.com.au

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www.thewhiteshed.com.au CHAIR Freedom Alcove armchair in teal

$190

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Get Louises bold and eclectic style by mixing in contemporary pieces with bright bohemian prints.

www.freedom.com.au

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Talented interior designer Summer Thornton shares her beautiful Chicago home with us.
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My style is also all about layering and pattern.

Who lives here? Summer Thornton and husband Josh Thornton. Your occupation? Interior designer. How long have you lived here? Three years. Describe your decorating style. Im always asked this question and I have a hard time articulating exactly what it is. I suppose thats because I dont want to limit myself to just one style. Id say my style is always evolving and changing. One week fresh and airy, the next sultry and deep. But if I have to name it, I usually describe my style as a traditional base with a touch of irreverence. Some traditional styled homes are too stodgy, so I like to add in pieces that arent so serious and give a bit more fun and a playful attitude. While the word eclectic is incredibly overused, my style is eclectic - mixing new and vintage, modern and formal, and so on. My style is also all about layering and pattern. What has been the biggest splurge for your home? So far my biggest indulgence is a pair of French bergre chairs. Ill keep them until I die.

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Decorating tips from Summer

Here are a few challenges that I hope (and suspect) make designs better: Unexpected and quirky objects make a room real Perfection is off putting If your neighbours are doing it... you probably shouldnt, because it is already overdone Reference the past, dont repeat it Insist on natural fabrics Colours dont clash (no matter what your friend, aunt or grandmother said) Never say never More IS more

Where do you get your inspiration? My inspiration comes from a variety of different sources. Usually inspiration strikes when you see something new, or even better, something old in a new way. I love to travel and gain inspiration from other cultures and styles - this fall Im heading to Paris and Venice. Paris is all about architectural beauty, beautiful formal gardens, symmetry and petina. Venice is all about glitz, deco, Murano and opulence. No matter 40

where I go Im always absorbing. I also gain a lot of inspiration from fashion as well. In particular I love editorial fashion photography. Vogue in particular always provides great inspiration - Grace Coddington is the creative director at Vogue and I always find the photography that she produces amazing. Which part of your home do you spend the most amount of time in? Is it weird to say the bedroom? Its

a haven and I absolutely love a good nap, so Im in there whenever possible! Whats your favourite piece of furniture in your house? I love our bedside lamps. We rescued them from a dilapidated worn-down junk store. We put them in a pretty and romantic space with a linen shade and they just provide a little pop of unexpectedness. Their scale is so fun too. Theyre one of my most

prized possessions and I think we bought them for about US$150. If you had the chance to decorate your home again, is there anything you would change? Everything. Thats the curse of being a designer. You always want to do something new, something different. I love this place, but given the chance, Id do it completely different the next time simply because Ive already done it this way.

Patina is beautiful A little bit of weird is a good thing Have fun and dont stress over it! www.summerthorntondesign.com www.twitter.com/SummerThornton

I also gain a lot of inspiration from fashion as well. In particular, I love editorial fashion photography.

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Layer modern and vintage style pieces to create a unique look of like Summers.

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CHANDELIER Excelsior chandelier pendant in chrome and clear

TO STEAL
$695

www.beaconlighting.com.au

WALLPAPER Romo Kimura wallpaper in tumeric 10m roll

$189

www.wallpapershop.com.au

VASE Lulu glass vessel

$39.95

www.freedom.com.au

CUSHION COVER Rubie Green Tillinghast cushion cover in yellow

CHAIR Baroque bergre wing chair in antique white & cream

$155
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$1,095

www.oliveaux.com.au

www.frenchdressing.com.au
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This Dubai apartment combines eclectic pieces with beautiful bright colour to create a modern glamourous look. Owner and designer Caitlin Wilson shows us through her gorgeous light-filled home.

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Who lives here? My husband, daughter and I live here. What is your occupation? Interior designer. Where do you live? Dubai. What is your decorating style? Eclectic. What is your most prized piece of furniture? My most prized pieces would be my Chinese lamps that I scored for a deal at a global market. I love their shape and colour and cherry blossom pattern. Which room do you spend most of your time in? In my daughters room. What was the hardest room to design and why? The living room area because the living room, dining room and kitchen are all open to each other so I had to pick colours and themes that I could carry throughout the entire space. Whats the cheapest and easiest way to update your homes look? Update old furniture with a fresh coat of paint or lacquer, reupholster chairs in fun, bold patterns and switch out cushions for new geometric or floral prints. What are your decorating tips for creating a beautiful home? Use interesting pieces that you find at local stores, mix and match styles, create a balance using highs and lows throughout the room and accessorise with unique antiques or collector items. Let it evolve and have fun with the process.

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My most prized pieces would be my Chinese lamps that I scored for a deal at a global market. I love their shape and colour and cherry blossom pattern.
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ACCESSORIES: Many of Caitlins accessories were purchased at various local stores and markets in Dubai.

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CUSHION Pink and lemon pompom cushion with feather insert

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SOFA Kinetic leather modular $3899 (two seater plus chaise) www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au

OLIVIAS ROOM: My husband and I painted the walls ourselves, looked for bargains and treasures high and low and chose each item for the room thoughtfully. I wanted it to be warm, feminine and sweet, but unique.

MIRROR Gold Star Mirror

Team classic pieces with loads of colourful decor items and cushions to create a bright and glamorous oasis.

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FOO DOGS Pair of turquoise foo dogs

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CHAIR Louis XV Saint Tropez salon chair in French knot linen Antler
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www.adaanddarcy.com.au CUSHION Block cushion in pink with feather insert

$1,295

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CATHERINE MANUELL MEDIUM SIZE SUITCASE IN BLUE ROSE www.catherinemanuelldesign.com

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COASTAL DAYTRIPPER
ENVIROSAX BLOOM BAG 4 www.envirosax.com.au

PRETTY OVERNIGHTER
APPLE & BEE OVERNIGHT BAG IN JAPAN SILVER www.appleandbee.com

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STYLISH JETSETTER $269

APPLE & BEE BOWLING BAG IN DELICIOUS GRASS GREEN www.appleandbee.com

CUTE MAKE-UP BAG $59.50

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APPLE & BEE FOLDOUT WC IN TURTLE DOVE RED www.appleandbee.com
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SPENCER AND RUTHERFORD MEDIUM TROLLEY CASE IN SUMMER BLOOM www.spencerandrutherford.com

SASSY ADVENTURER $394

This issue we showcase our favourite travel bags, whether its for a weekend getaway or an overseas adventure.

ORGANISED TOILETRIES $49.95

CATHERINE MANUELL AIRPORT TROLLEY SET IN BLACK WHITE CAFE www.catherinemanuelldesign.com

GLAMOUR GETAWAY $400

SPENCER AND RUTHERFORD BOOTBAG IN LAGOON www.spencerandrutherford.com

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WEEKEND ESCAPE $294

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CUSHION OZ Design Furniture Cabana cushion in pebble

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www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au CHAIR Kiri lounge chair

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LAMP Tripod table lamp with red shade, white base

W HOTELS RETREAT & SPA, VIEQUES ISLAND

Patricia Urquiola has designed the interiors for the recently opened W Hotels Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island, located off the south-east coast of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. Patricia combines Caribbean sensibilities with urban style and uses pops of colour against earthy tones to beautiful effect.

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OTTOMAN Freedom Alcove ottoman in teal

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CUSHION Restful Inclinations

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Team pops of colour with earthy tones to get this hotels eclectic look.

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The Comma Groups stunning new residence in Daylesford, Victoria combines design and style with idyllic surrounds for the ultimate country retreat to pause, relax and escape.

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ABOVE: Matts artwork features in the Daylesford house and complements the interior

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rafted by designer and artist Matt Martino, Comma is positioned around the natural slope of the land towards Lake Daylesford and nestled amongst the mature chestnut and apple trees. I wanted to create the ultimate country retreat - a place that feels homely and familiar while distinctly different in its look and feel, says Martino.

Comma: Daylesfords four bedroom house comes complete with an eatin, country style kitchen, large living and dining area, open fireplace and return verandah looking onto half an acre of land and rocky creek bed. Located along the circular driveway and separate from the main residence, The Stables provides additional private accommodation, ideal for an intimate couples retreat or a luxury honeymoon suite

complete with a king-size, four-poster bed and free standing bath. When selecting a location, The Comma Group looks for somewhere easily accessible with a strong culinary reputation and a focus on local produce and food. Above all, the location must be aesthetically inspiring, somewhere which has something truly special about it that will resonate with families, couples and children, Martino says.

With an additional property in Byron Bay, New South Wales due for completion in early 2011, The Comma Groups spectacular design set amongst natural surroundings will continue to work together to provide an unrivalled holiday experience. The Daylesford property is positioned in a picturesque, quiet and private location while still within 800 metres of Lake Daylesford, the Daylesford Botanical Gardens and is two minutes

walk to the main drag, Vincent Street. Comma: Daylesford sets itself apart from other rental properties as Martino has not compromised on design, finish or furnishings within, delivering the same attention to detail and style that would be expected in ones own home. The interiors of both the Residence and Stables are adorned with original artworks, designer pieces and daybeds that give you that feeling of 61

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Comma: Daylesford is able to accommodate groups of up to 11, as well as more intimate couple retreats. Rates start at $550 per night (Residence) and $250 per night (Stables weekdays only), with a two-night minimum stay on weekends.

We talk to Matt Martino, the highly creative and talented interior designer behind Comma: Daylesford.
What was your first job and what career path have you taken since? I studied as an architect but never qualified. I have designed houses, interiors and exteriors for about 15 years. I then designed, set up and ran a bar called Lionel, and now do our own design projects and paint, holding a couple of exhibitions a year. Where do you get your inspiration? Books, magazines, now blogs a lot. I love reading about all types of design and ideas, especially about lifestyles. I like to be inspired between the lines, i.e food magazines are a great source of colour, styling and design/ photography. How would you describe your decorating style? My style is a genuine mix of old/ new, designer and stylist, comfort and function. I love Connecticut style for its understated simplicity and Australian lifestyles (all types, especially when it comes to specific climates). I am less about architecture now and more about design. Architecture is about inventing. Design is a broader term that takes in the way we live. That excites me. What is your favourite vintage find for Comma: Daylesford? My favourite vintage find is the old wrought iron daybed/ banana lounge I found at Camberwell market. I had a dark grey flannel over-stuffed cushion made for it. Perfect chair it sits in the stables at the end of the bed tucked

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into a dormer window. Any decorating tips? Buy what you like. Put it strategically in a room, consider its appearance, use and appeal. Be brave. The best interiors are ones that get a reaction. Think about the out there dresser people always love their style, they dont have to copy it. This is particularly relevant to colour, dont wimp it. Whats your next project? Comma2, a place just off the beach in Byron Bay. The house will be a Moroccan-inspired house with Australian beach sensibilities. Think thick rendered walls, exposed rafters, built in daybed/caves, concrete floors, a walled swimming pool and shutters. All two minutes from the front beach in a quiet bush setting... aaahhhhh. Check out Matts website at www.mattmartino.com 63

home. Martinos design has drawn inspiration from the interiors of country homes and boutique hotels worldwide. Many of the furnishings for Comma: Daylesford were sourced from local secondhand dealers and flea markets providing a less contrived, but eclectic feel to the interior. More like the interior of a home that has evolved over a lifetime, he says.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANNA SNAPE

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food news

Food news and finds to whet your appetite.

joice! Brisbane chocolate lovers re Soon there will be no need to ur travel to the Gold Coast for yo Max Brenner chocolate fix. In Max late October, Brisbanes first t haven Brenner chocolate and desser m! will open at South Bank. Yu

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As part of the Riverland Wine and Food Festival, the BankSA Wine and Food Festival will be a spectacular event on the banks of the Murray River. Tantalise your tastebuds with a beautiful selection of locally produced wine, beer and gourmet food. The festival will kick off on Saturday 16 October at the picturesque riverfront of Berri, South Australia. Entry is $20 per adult and includes custom wine glass, transport and live entertainment. www.riverlandwineandfoodfestival.com 64

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FOOD
let them eat macarons
Melbourne is set to yet again distinguish itself as the food capital of Australia when the streets fill with the wafting smells of fresh macarons on Macaron Day 6 November. Macarons, the delicacy of French patisseries, will be celebrated at a garden party held at the NGV International on St Kilda Road on Tuesday, 26 October 2010. The Melbourne Macaron competition is designed to acknowledge

Take a peek at the best food events and stores opening across the country this spring.

Melbournes best pastry chefs in a battle of the macaron. The competition will be hosted, and dually judged, by legendary pastry chef Adriano Zumbo in collaboration with Larissa Dubecki (writer and food critic for The Ages Epicure) and a surprise special guest.
Photographer: Peter Casemento, casamentophotography.com.au Stylist: Linda Monique, thefooddesigner.com

On 910 October 2010, 10 wineries along the Yarra Valleys Warburton Highway open their sheds for two days of fabulous food, fine wine, live music and entertainment. If your type of wine festival is one where you can take it easy, taste local produce, experience the charm of small vineyards, be captivated by stunning views, chat to the winemakers and tap your toes to some fun tunes all while sipping delightful wines, then Shedfest is for you. Entry is $5.00 and all patrons receive a souvenir glass. www.shedfest.com.au

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The Crave Sydney International Food Festival (131 October) is a monthlong celebration of Sydneys amazing food scene and offers extraordinary food experiences in unique Sydney locations. Kicking off with the Barbecue Madness launch weekend, October 2010 will be a month-long feast of extraordinary food-themed events, from the finest fine dining at the citys leading restaurants to the buzzy hawker-style Night Noodle Markets in Hyde Park (1122 October). For more information on the Crave Sydney International Food Festival go to www.siff.com.au 65

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be displayed The contestants macarons will tober at the for the public to view from 27 Oc NGV International.

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lifes a picnic

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Eight years ago, Natalie and Simon Thomas came to Sydney from the UK on their honeymoon and fell totally in love with it. Soon after, they moved to Sydney and started their boutique company The Sydney Picnic Co.
Natalie and Simon believe the picnic, one of lifes simple pleasures, should be just that. As a couple of English food lovers who, many years ago, became captivated by the beauty of Sydneys outdoor way of life, they wanted to share their love of al fresco dining and make it easy for people to enjoy a simple, fabulous and spontaneous picnic. Thats why they decided to start The Sydney Picnic Co. The Sydney Picnic Co. source all their produce from the very best Sydney providores and where possible use organic produce. Natalie says, Our company ethos is to use seasonal, locally produced food of the best quality. We believe that the ingredients should be the hero and not messed around with too much. We put an enormous amount of love into each hamper and we think this really shines through. Picnic packages vary in price and menu and can be adjusted according to dietary needs. Simon and Natalie are only too eager to help you plan the perfect picnic.

picnic packages start from $125

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