’m writing this having just sent my eldest daughter to her first day of school, where she’ll , hopefully into a strong, independent and kind person. So (page 26) includes leaders such as Paola Navone, India Mahdavi, local star Blainey North, as well as fresh voices like Leena Similu — her sculptures are currently on my wish list — and Olive Hill-Gille. In innovative thinking of another kind, the SMEG TOUR competition winners (page 145) feature in our . I had the privilege of being one of the judges and was impressed with the creative designs that embrace Smeg’s technology with style philosophy. The winners will attend this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. MIRVAC’S latest architectural offering, Trielle, gets a styling masterclass (page 66) with the penthouse featuring iconic design pieces from our friends at Mobilia — to see more of this incredible space, visit our website. And speaking of incredible spaces, this issue’s homes embody a FEMININE SENSIBILITY: Fiona Lynch’s latest project (page 100), the palazzo apartment designed by Paola Moretti (page 122) and, of course, our COVER home by Kelly Wearstler (page 110). Lastly, a big thank you to the of women I’m lucky enough to work with: deputy editor Virginia, art director Sandy, Melbourne editor Annemarie and head of brand Yeong. They’re smart, CREATIVE, hardworking but most importantly each other every day.
