Australian House & Garden

Alexandra Mason and Lilli Shirin-Mason

“The nomadic nature of my childhood has meant I am always looking for ways to create familiarity and meaning in my surroundings.”
Alexandra

Did your childhood have an impact on your future life and career?

We moved around a lot when I was a child. By the time I was 11, I had lived in 10 different towns and countries. The nomadic nature of my childhood played a huge role in my choosing a career in interior design. Since our homes changed

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