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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: TIME FOR GIFTS WITH MEANING
We’re always here to help you find gifts that elicit “you really know me!” enthusiasm, …
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CHRISTMAS IS THE BEST TIME FOR ENTERTAINING – IF YOU FOLLOW THESE HOLIDAY RULES
It’s the week of Christmas, and the good news for procrastinators is: there’s still time …
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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS TO KNOW
2022 has been an invigorating year so far, with many people welcoming friends and family …
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HOW TO AVOID THE 5 WORST OUTDOOR-ENTERTAINING MISTAKES
Outdoor shindigs present more opportunities for hosting gaffes than indoor parties. Here are the party …
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THE ART OF THE AUSTRALIAN HOME: HOW OUR LIFESTYLE GAINED LUSTRE GLOBALLY
The Australian lifestyle has gained lustre globally. Australia has managed to create an original and …
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FAVOURITE PAINTS: HAPPINESS-INDUCING COLOURS
Happiness comes in many hues. That’s what we learned when we asked leading designers for …
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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD INTERIOR DESIGNER
The problem with the interior design industry is that there are almost no barriers to …
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FROM RALPH LAUREN TO LOUIS VUITTON, WHO DRESSED YOUR LIVING ROOM?
For three-quarters of a century, the $1.7 trillion global fashion industry has found opportunities in …
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WHAT YOUR DINNER PARTY SAYS ABOUT YOU
Are you creative? Are you selfish? Are you lazy? We decode your dinner. Three Courses …
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10 IKEA ITEMS WE ‘NEED IMMEDIATELY’
Ikea’s latest ranges are dropping constantly in-store, and we can’t keep away. For the price …
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ISABELLA WALKER-SMITH’S HAPPY HAUTE HOLIDAY COLLECTION
My daughter Isabella Walker-Smith recently moved home after living abroad with her husband for the …
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A ZARA HOME COLLECTION WITH VINCENT VAN DUYSEN
Belgian architect and designer has debuted a very personal collaboration with Zara Home, that reflects …
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ENTER TO WIN A $1500 STYLISH RATTAN ARMCHAIR, (AND A COPY OF OUR BOOK)
While writing our book, Living Well By Design, we searched high and low for furniture …
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THE DESIGN LEGACY OF COVID. IT’S ALL AROUND YOU.
Some practises born in lockdown, and during the virus will probably stick around – for …
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LIFT YOUR LOOK WITH THE MOST TIMELESS GARDEN FURNITURE
We asked our friends at Wisteria Design, one of the most exciting furniture designers in …
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