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THE WARMER WEATHER is a welcome change, bringing with it long nights of sharing the holiday season with loved ones. This Christmas, David Jones introduces three key trends to elevate your style and create a festive atmosphere at home. For me, Christm

THERE’S A THEORY that suggests creatives share a resemblance to their work, that an observer can identify the creator with one glance at what they have produced. With this in mind, there are unavoidable rock-star parallels that can be drawn between D

SYDNEY With a loose painterly energy achieved through layered washes, dry brushwork and exuberant freeform lines, Seth Birchall’s landscape paintings – including (We) Give and Receive (right) – are akin to conceptual collages, stitching together scen

THE PHRASE ‘SOME LIKE IT HOT’ could not be more true than for glassblowers. While artisans such as Tom Brennan, master craftsman at Waterford Crystal, seem to relish the craft of manipulating glowing glass at temperatures that are bound to draw a bea

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE STATION’S APPROACH? Simon Hayman: We are dedicated to presenting a diverse, conceptually driven program fostering critically engaged contemporary art practices. What began as the merging of two galleries has grown over eight ye

AS I DRIVE PAST the nearly completed Infinity apartment development by Koichi Takada Architects in Sydney’s Green Square, I notice how the scale and sweep of this aerodynamic structure in glass and metal sets it distinctly apart, redefining the skyli

WHEN AESOP OPENED ITS NEW STORE on Sydney’s Pitt Street in September, it looked to the rugged forms and hefty scale of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s artwork Wrapped Coast for inspiration. Envisioned by international architecture firm Snøhetta and its s

IS THERE AN ARTIST WHO HAS BEEN AN ENDURING INFLUENCE? I have always loved the different styles of Picasso [8]. CONTEMPORARY ART THAT YOU MOST ADMIRE? Indigenous artist Nonggirrnga Marawili, who is incredible and organic, and uses her culture and env

When candle maker Enoch William Beard arrived in Sydney in the late 1880s from Manchester with his pregnant wife Martha and their four children, he swiftly spotted an opportunity to provide for his growing family. Employed to meet the ships arriving

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Knock knock… and see inside. The intuitive, easy-to-use Door-in-Door feature that’s built into the LG 570L is so convenient, it will change the way you use your fridge. Simply knock twice on the sleek glass door panel and the interior is illuminated

ActiveSmart Foodcare technology adapts to your usage habits, while the Variable Temperature Zone lets you set optimal cooling conditions. Conveniently large compartments and adjustable internal storage and shelving are designed to meet your every nee

London Design Festival 2019 delighted with its intimate private showings and big, brave signature installations. From Belgravia to Shoreditch, Karen McCartney discovers original thinking in every corner of the city. Designer Camille Walala’s distinct

Maison & Objet 2019 took Paris by storm with shows that inspired and enthralled those in attendance. Among them was David Flack, winner of the 2019 Belle Coco Republic Interior Designer of the Year, who recalls his 10 most memorable exhibitors. Brook

This super-chic architect and interior designer is bringing her signature brand of contemporary sophistication to a collection of vibrant landmark collaborations. Laura Gonzalez (right) showed off her vibrant, extravagant style with a lush installati

Jewellery designer Nancy Newberg wanted a fresh start when it came to the design of her new Los Angeles home. Nancy and her husband had lived in the same neighbourhood for many years but it was time for a change and a challenge, so when a site just d

Cruising around the waterways of the New South Wales Central Coast it would be impossible not to notice this stylish pavilion-style home. With its pristine white facade, palm trees swaying in the breeze and an infinity pool lapping the water’s edge,

Regularly seen as the flooring of choice for public buildings and high-traffic areas, linoleum is a surface not typically associated with luxury. So it was with scepticism that architect Massimo Adario approached the material he had first encountered

When US soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful filmed 10 episodes (including the long-awaited wedding between Hope and Liam) in Puglia, Italy, the region achieved cult status within the collective consciousness of daytime TV fans. Puglia ticks all the

It’s not often that an interior designer is able to fully explore the parameters of her own skill set but for Megan Brown, principal of Penman Brown, that opportunity recently presented itself to her. Faced with a dated California bungalow that was t

Architect Nick Tobias of Tobias Partners is very much in his comfort zone in the well-heeled, waterside suburb of Vaucluse. As we chat on the leafy street outside his recently completed Hopetoun House, he high fives the teenage son of a close friend

BANGKOK SET IN A TROPICAL COURTYARD AT THE NEWLY OPENED FOUR SEASONS, THE BKK SOCIAL CLUB (LEFT) SERVES TO-DIE-FOR TIPPLES CONCOCTED BY STAR MIXOLOGIST PHILIP BISCHOFF. FOURSEASONS.COM LONDON Charlie’s celebrates traditional charm with theatrics at L

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KYOTO Drawing on the historical Japanese ryokan (traditional inn) and onsen (hot spring), the classic yet contemporary pavilions at Aman’s Kyoto retreat are sited in a secluded forest. aman.com LONDON Boasting stylish street cred, The Hoxton (above)

GREGNATALE.COM /@GREGNATALE The wall of bamboo shoeboxes, the tatami mats, the kimono – all these deliver the ryokan experience, yet you’re in the heart of the city. The blend of traditional and modern makes this stay so special, with hot spring bath

ENTERING THE MONUMENTAL PT LEO ESTATE cellar door by Jolson architects is an experience almost akin to arriving at a theme park. The desert-dune-like curve of the building’s facade slices through the landscape, dwarfing the visitor on approach, and u

Aspen is well-known as a luxe ski destination but once the snow has melted, and the skis and snowboards are stored away, this Colorado mountain town positively blooms. And it’s not just the fields of wildflowers that blanket the mountains in a kaleid

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUDIO SPACE? Based in an old garage in Cremorne sitting in a gritty, industrial street, my studio space is a study in juxtaposition. Visitors are always so surprised when they walk up the stairs to discover a bright, welc