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Family Is The Best Foundation Zuster’s Fleur Sibbel works with her sister & lives in a house her dad built

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Fleur Sibbel spends a lot of time thinking about what goes into a home. Her family has been making homewares and building houses since at least the 1800s; now she carries on the tradition with Zuster, a furniture and decor company she runs with her sister. Learning how Sibbel approaches renos and design in her own home is a bit like taking a master class – set in a mid-century Melbourne house that happens to be one her dad built 50-plus years ago.

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Back Chat with Rhys Nicholson PAG E 7

Home Of The Week PAG E 8

Feature: Fleur Sibbel

Neighbourhoods: Hampton

“The best renovations are where you don’t have to extend but can do everything within the footprint of the house, which is what happened here.”

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Home Visit with Fleur Sibbel

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Local Makers with Creo Melbourne PAG E 1 6

Property Listings PAG E 1 9

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Elevated cask wine Chateau de Cardboard is one of Australia’s finest – and most maligned – inventions.

But a new generation of labels is helping to repair its reputation with premium drops, eco credentials and stylish packaging. Gonzo Vino’s psychedelic designs hold minimal-intervention wines for modern palates, Hey Tomorrow collaborates sustainably with some of Victoria’s best winemakers and Winesmiths’ latest limited edition offering partners with cult Aussie artist Billie Justice Thomson. — JW

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Elster 258 Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick Hey Tomorrow heytomorrow.com.au

A new Elsternwick lunch spot has opened in a former 1930s service station. Elster, which is in the previous Glovers Station space, is the latest from Julien Moussi’s Only Hospitality group – also behind Willim in McKinnon and My Other Brother in Camberwell.

A European-style bistro inspired by Moussi’s recent travels, Elster toes the line between restaurant and cafe; it aims to deliver restaurant-standard service while maintaining an approachable feeling.

The menu – which plates more restaurant-type lunch dishes than fast-paced cafe-style options – includes steak frites, a chopped tuna salad and cacio e pepe risotto. But there are also go-to cafe staples like eggs on toast, banana bread with whipped mascarpone, granola with honeycomb and yoghurt, and avocado toast served with smoked feta and jalapeno sauce. Plus a short wine list of exclusively Australian drops along with classic cocktails including a Bloody Mary, Aperol Spritz and Espresso Martini. — RH

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Homu Ocen glass

Nat’s What I Reckon: Smash Hit Recipes

Emma Donovan and Friends: Live and Acoustic

Designed in Melbourne by Homu co-founder Han Chin, Ocen is a series of artful tableware pieces hand-blown to mirror water and ice.

Featuring sauce, side, dinner and serving plates – plus bowls in three sizes – the range is a modern take on Japanese artisanship with more than a nod to the organic textures of mid-century bark glass.

Crafted from lead-free crystal glass, it’s practically begging for an oceanic degustation (or maybe just a helping of cornflakes in the morning). — JW

No one really knows Nat’s last name, but the Sydney comedian proves you don’t even need one to cop more than 450k Youtube subscribers. His no-bull cooking vids are a viral sensation, and his second cookbook, Smash Hit Recipes, has 45 sterling feeds (“Sacrificial Lamb Rack”, “End of Days Bolognese”) you can rock out to, any night of the week. An illustrated man calls for an illustrated book, and this one is beautifully done

by Sydney artists Bunkwaa, Glenno, Warrick McMiles and Onnie O’Leary. — DC

Celebrate First Nations talent with live musical performances curated by Aria-nominated singer and songwriter Emma Donovan – known for playing with Paul Kelly and the late Archie Roach, and leading Melbourne band the Putbacks. Part of Victorian gig series Always Live, the free event will see Donovan perform alongside rising artists Kee’ahn, Kiwat Kennell, Maylene Yinarr, Katie Aspel and Janaya Roach (granddaughter of the acclaimed musician). — GG

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TRUSTED SOURCE Little Mandarin Yoga Founded by long-time yoga instructor Jowing Zhang, Little Mandarin is one of the few studios in Melbourne that uses aerial hammocks – long silk fabrics suspended from the ceiling that you can climb into, balance against or hang from – in what’s called aerial or anti-gravity yoga. Different aerial yoga classes are available across its three studios (also in the CBD and Burwood), but one style that’s exclusive to Camberwell is wall ropes yoga.

“With some of the poses, you might be scared when you’re hanging there because they’re unfamiliar,” Zhang says. “But over time, they create different muscle strength.” — CS

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in atest The l e ourn Melb news food

STREET STYLE Acland Street, St Kilda

Name: Shaun Gordon Age: 33 Occupation: Teacher What are you wearing today?

This is my basic work look. The pants are from Tokyo, the shoes are Alexander McQueen, and this is just a basic long-sleeved shirt for work. My necklace is Christian Dior and the tote bag was made by a student with a drawing he did of me on it. How would you describe your style? I would say there’s more androgyny in my style. Lots of black – I think someone who has an eye can use texture to style themselves and not just base it on colour. Although sometimes I have a pop of colour in a bag and I just roll with it. I stick to black, sometimes monochrome, but more black – very Melbourne.

Sydney-born brand Gelato Messina has opened a new store in Malvern. South-siders can drop in for gelato cakes, classic flavours like chocolate mint and Italian nougat, and even some vegan sorbets. 225 Glenferrie Road, Malvern / gelatomessina.com Johnny’s Green Room, the Lygon Street rooftop bar above King & Godfree, is due to reopen this December after a renovation designed by Dion Hall. Superstar chef and cookbook author Karen Martini will oversee the food offering while Matt Bax of Bar Americano fame will be in charge of the drinks. Level 2, 293-297 297 Lygon Street, Carlton / johnnysgreenroom.com Sunda – the ambitious Southeast Asian restaurant that launched under star chef Khanh Nguyen back in 2018 – recently reopened after a short closure with chef and Sunda alum Nabil Ansari now leading the kitchen. Ansari has created a new menu that stays true to the original restaurant’s offering of food from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. 18 Punch Lane, Melbourne / sunda.com.au Natalie Miller AO and Barry Peak, two of the key figures behind Cinema Nova in Carlton, have announced they’ll be opening a new dine-in movie theatre complex in the East Brunswick Village development.

Fomo Cinemas – short for “food and mov movies” – will have six screens playing block blockbusters and cult classics when it opens in December. 133 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East / fomocinemas.com.au

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ICONIC ST KILDA

Piccolina Gelateria has released a limited edition Christmas pudding that riffs on a classic rocky road. The magic multi-layered pudding show stopper includes three gelato layers (chocolate, fior di latte and salted caramel) plus vanilla bean marshmallow, raspberry jellies, a mud cake base and more. piccolinagelateria.com.au Read the full story for each dot point: broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/series/snack-bar 6

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St Kilda boasts vibrant seaside living, attracting residents with its eclectic culture, lively events and diverse real estate options.

A blend of cosmopolitan charm and coastal allure.

Photo: Brook James

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES ST KILDA

1 bed unit, $396k 2 bed unit, $615k 2 bed house, $1.164m Source: Data based on sales within the last 12 months

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Rhys Nicholson Words by Jo Walker Photo by Monica Pronk

Rhys Nicholson and Joel Creasey have been own yuletide protocols. For one thing, if you’re best mates for 15 years, but rarely get to per per- ever invited to their place on December 25, form side by side. “Because they will never put do not BYO unsolicited food. two gay people on a show together for some “I recommend people stop doing Christmas reason,” Nicholson deadpans. “Who knows where everyone brings something, because it what might happen? A wormhole will open!” ends up like a buffet on a fricking cruise ship.

This year, the duo braves the wormhole Like, Donna’s brought her bean salad she with a second iteration of Rhys & Joel’s Family makes every year and it doesn’t go with any anyChristmas,, a touring show Nicholson jok jok- thing else.”

Instead, Nicholson proudly plans and cooks ingly describes as “a reaction to Carols by Candlelight”. The comedian, actor and RuPaul’s the whole meal when hosting. This cuts down Drag Race Down Under judge hopes the festive on awkward food combinations, and – the way they describe it – allows them to maintain variety shows will become an annual tradition – and a yearly chance to spend quality time with semi-fanatical control over their guests’ palates. fellow comedian Creasey, whose loaded sched- Plus, they say, it’s a win for introverts. “If you ule includes gigs as a Nova radio broadcaster do all the cooking it gives you an out from the and Eurovision host. conversation for the whole day.”

Think of it as an ode to “a chosen-family How about guests bringing drinks? Here, too, Nicholson sees potential danger. “You Christmas”, Nicholson tells Broadsheet. “It’s loose, it’s chaotic, and we’re going to have sur sur- know that thing when you’ve bought some prise guests.” Audiences in each city can expect wines for a dinner party, and then people bring comedians, musicians and drag performers their own wine, and you start to feel obligated? onstage, plus “the weirdest local celebrity ‘We have to drink this wine first.’ And it’s like, we can find”. no, I fricking made a plan. There’s a trajectory The show is the first touring production to this evening. And they’re like, ‘Oh, should from Comedy Republic, the Melbourne thea thea- we open mine?’ No, no, we shall not! We will tre and bar Nicholson co-owns as a “very loud drink that when we’re watching Youtube clips in the lounge room at 11.30 because I don’t silent partner” with husband Kyran Wheatley and former Triple J presenter (and former know how to make you people leave!” housemate) Alex Dyson. The 150-seat venue Nicholson’s strong food opinions can also be is a place for established stand-ups to trial new found in their newly released book, Dish: Spiels, material and for up-and-comers to revive shows Scoops, Emotional Outbursts & the Occasional between festivals, Nicholson says. Also, “We Recipe, which touches on topics as wide-rangjust wanted to make a space where people are ing as roast chicken, fetishes and anxiety.

“It’s a book of essays with recipes in them, getting paid.”

It won’t host the Melbourne leg of the Family and they’re quite silly. Some of them are real Christmas tour – that honour goes to the much – things that I actually like making and things larger Thornbury Theatre – but Nicholson that I think people should know how to make plans to perform their Comedy Festival shows … But then some of them are what I used to eat there next year. (“I get a good rate!”) when I first moved out of home, recipes for As tongue-in-cheek as it may be, the show depressing meals with essays attached.” is dedicated to the festive spirit – something Nicholson has strong thoughts on. As a vet vet- Catch the Melbourne performance of eran of many (lovingly self-described) “bogan Rhys & Joel’s Family Christmas variety show Christmases”, they have now developed their at Thornbury Theatre on December 9.

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Jenny Dwyer Belle Property Sandringham

HOME OF THE WEEK

A touch of class in Hampton

“Contemporary family living with superb entertaining spaces offering seclusion and space in one of Hampton’s favourite streets.”

Words by Joanne Brookfield

Viewers of The Block are well and truly familiar with the Hampton area now.

Located by the bay just 14 kilometres south-east of the CBD with blue-chip suburbs Brighton and Sandringham as neighbours, the family-friendly locale has been featured in two seasons.

This year’s winners, young architect Steph Ottavio and her husband Gian set not only a Block price record but one for Hampton East when they sold their five-bedroom home on Charming Street for $5 million.

In 2021, the enduringly popular renovation reality show transformed five homes in Bronte Court, Hampton, with all five homes selling under the hammer. This renovated Californian bungalow will be hoping for a similar result.

Like several period homes on Service Street, this one is set back from the street behind a picket fence, with auto gates providing driveway access to the auto garage.

On about 623 square metres, there’s space for a brick path to lead you across the lawn from the pedestrian gate to the verandah.

Out the back, it’s all about entertaining.

An extension has created a contemporary open-plan living zone at the rear, with two huge stacker doors that open to an al fresco pavilion by the solar-heated pool. A massive hedge and creeper-clad walls enclose the space, creating a verdant sanctuary with privacy and space to play outdoors year-round.

The pavilion, finished with an attractive stacked-stone feature wall, has banquette seating, a pizza oven and a fitted barbecue, and can accommodate a large dining table.

It’s adjacent to the kitchen (complete with 900-millimetre stove and walk-in pantry) where the soft greys rippling through the statuarietto marble featured on the island bench and splashback complement the light tones of the solid American oak floors.

A sloping roof, creating a row of clerestory windows above the walls of glass, adds light and a sense of volume to the already generously sized living space, which also has a fitted desk, wine storage, gas log fire and plenty of built-in shelving and cupboard space.

The original part of the home features three updated bedrooms (the main with a walk-in wardrobe and double-shower

en suite), a central bathroom, powder room and laundry with external access, while a separate study could have multiple uses.

For families, the convenient location means schools are within walking distance.

The home is zoned for Sandringham Primary School, while Haileybury and St Leonard’s colleges are not far.

There’s plenty of green space nearby, and for lifestyle fun, Hampton Street’s cafes, shops and transport options are also close.

From there, the beach is just a block away.

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NEED TO KNOW The property was last sold for only $900,000 in 2006. The median price for a threebedroom home in Hampton is $1.691 million, with 56 of them selling this year.

RECENT SALES

$2.44 million 75 Service Street, September

$2.46 million 18 Service Street, February

$2.82 million 48 Service Street, October 2022

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The House That Dad Built Words by Leta Keens · Photos by Graham Alderton

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Fleur Sibbel’s home and work life are built on solid family foundations. She runs furniture and homewares company Zuster with her sister, and now she’s bought and renovated a house her father constructed half a century ago.

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leur Sibbel, co-founder and managing director of furniture and homewares company Zuster, loves telling the story of how she found her place. It was during a late-night online-trawling session just three weeks into house-hunting. Even though it was rundown and the front completely overgrown, she recognised the house immediately as one her father built in the ’70s through his company Sibbel Builders.

“It was the signature kitchen which was built in Dad’s factory. And there’s a certain sort of timber cladding that he always used,” Sibbel tells Broadsheet. When she sent him the link, he confirmed that he’d built the house for a doctor whose mother-in-law lived in an annex at the back. In recent times, it was sold to someone who had plans to demolish and rebuild. “I wanted to save it and do it justice,” she says.

If anyone was up for the task, that would be Sibbel. Design is in her DNA. Her father’s family, who emigrated from the Netherlands to Australia in the 1950s, have been in that field since 1885, when her great-great-grandfather Hermanus Sibbel set up a building and furniture business in Amsterdam.

Zuster, the company she founded in 1996 with her sister Wilhelmina McCarroll (“zuster” is Dutch for “sister”), is a fifthgeneration family business. McCarroll designs all the pieces, which are handcrafted in Victoria, and Sibbel concentrates more on the business end of things.

“We sort of started the business in our teens – there are four sisters in the family, and if one needed a new bedside table or wardrobe, Willy, who went on to study furniture design, would design it for them. Dad would have it made in his factory, and I’d sell the old one on Trading Post.”

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they all loved. “As children we’d go to display homes, and Dad, who was an amazing mentor, was always talking about good design, good quality and longevity. There was a time when he was winning housing awards, and I was really in awe of how creative he and his family were.

“Part of the reason I love the house I live in now, and feel really calm there, is that it feels so similar to where I grew up, and is so connected to my childhood.” * Name: Fleur Sibbel Lives: In a single-level, five-bedroom mid-century house in North Balwyn Since: 2016 With: Her husband, son, stepdaughter and a labradoodle * Have you made any changes architectur architecturally since you moved in? The house had its original features. I wanted to pare it back, but also modernise it. We lived in it for two years before we renovated, which I would highly recommend because you change your mind a little bit about what’s important to do and what’s not. At first, I wanted to change more – for instance, there’s a buffet in the living room which is very signature Sibbel.

I thought I’d probably put something new in, but once we started using it, I loved it.

The renovation took a year, and we lived through that, which I wouldn’t recommend – we started renovating the back of the house and would room-hop our way towards the front. Looking back, though, it was sort of fun, and the good thing was I was always here when tradespeople arrived in the morning.

The best renovations are where you don’t have to extend but can do everything within the footprint of the house, which is what happened here. The master bedroom was very small, and there was a carport, not a garage, so there were things we functionally wanted

to change. The back part of the house, for the original owner’s mother-in-law, had a separate entrance and was like another house, with kitchen, laundry, bathroom, living area and two bedrooms. We opened up the whole house through the centre; it used to have doors going off everywhere. The bathrooms had the original ’70s brown tiles which had built up grime over the years – it was lovely when they were renovated.

Dad was quite involved, and the builder, Peter, had been Dad’s apprentice – I’d grown up with him. Peter did all the work and Dad would come down and give his opinions.

He followed the process the whole way through. At first he said, “I don’t know what you see in this,” but then when it was all finished, he was like, “Oh my gosh, these houses come up so well.”

Describe the house’s vibe, and your approach to decorating it. Dark and moody, very calming and uncluttered. It’s not that easy working with the timber beams, which are quite bright orange, so I did a lot of dark wallpapers. We’re all really busy, so I find it very comforting to come home to somewhere that’s not glary or bright – it’s like a cocoon. I really wanted to restore the black slate flooring in the front of the house but it was very hard to find matching tiles, so we ended up retiling with white terrazzo just to brighten it up a little.

When the renovation was finished in 2019, I put in an order at Zuster for all new furniture. It was the first time I’d done anything like that, so that was really good. I really believe in energy transfer – I know personally the effort and consideration that have gone into its design, and love the fact that it’s all handcrafted. It’s given me a completely different perspective, living with all my selected pieces. When I come home and see beautiful design, like the console with its repeated pattern, it gives me a lot of comfort and joy. Artwork can be expensive, and

so can furniture, but the pleasure you get out of it long-term is immeasurable.

What’s your favourite room in the house? My bedroom. I did a darker wallpaper in there, and it’s just such a comfortable room.

We converted the old carport into a walk-in wardrobe – I love fashion – and there’s the bathroom there as well. I love the whole space and am in there quite a lot. It’s where I go to meditate and chill out. If I’m feeling stressed, I’ll just go and lie on the bed and take it all in.

It doesn’t look out onto anything – it has three high, skinny windows which look onto the sky.

You feel very private there.

And your favourite item in the house?

The dining table from our Embellish range.

It’s solid American oak and stained black.

I know who made it in our factory and that feels really special – it’s something I’ll have in the family forever and will pass down to my daughter. I’m such a strong family person. I’m so full of joy when we’re all together around the table, especially with the heritage of the house.

Where do you go to find homewares and art? Obviously I get all my homewares from Zuster – if there’s something we want, like throw rugs, we create them. I’ve now got a throw rug in every room – there’s one in the front room that Harvey, our labradoodle, par particularly likes. For art, I love Studio Gallery.

I know Kerry Armstrong well; she’s been amazing and helps me find art. I do follow quite a few artists. I’ve just been in Sydney and saw the latest exhibition at Olsen Gallery.

What’s the neighbourhood like? It’s a little bit suburban, and I love it. It’s pretty quiet. I’m so busy – “go go go” all the time at one of our five factories or at the showroom – that it’s nice to come back here and be a bit under the radar. North Balwyn is familyoriented, and people are really down-to-earth and friendly. It’s the sort of place that when a new coffee shop opens, they’ll know your name and your order within a week.

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NEED TO KNOW Hampton need no longer live in the shadow of its upmarket neighbour, Brighton. Situated on one of Port Phillip’s loveliest beaches, the little bayside suburb’s drawcards are plentiful and compelling.

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andwiched between upscale neighbours Brighton and Sandringham, the beachside suburb of Hampton offers as much peace and natural beauty as it does lively cafes, wine bars and boutique shopping.

Sunny days draw crowds of locals and visitors to Hampton Beach’s wide stretch of sand – a popular spot for kiteboarders and windsurfers. Stroll along the Bayside Coastal Indigenous Trail – celebrating the land’s traditional Boon Wurrung owners – and admire artworks dotting the track including Jeffery Wilkinson’s iconic bronze sculpture The Swimmer.

Take in the ocean views at BJ Ferdinando Gardens, which sit atop seaside cliffs, before making your way to curbside cafe Merrymen for classic brunch fare.

Along Hampton Street you’ll find a village hub lined with eateries and shops stretching from the beachfront into the urban landscape. Grab freshly baked loaves of pumpkin and soy sourdough at The Hamptons Bakery (along with some Portuguese tarts), a dose of caffeine (courtesy of Industry Beans) at Paperboy Coffee Bar, takeaway salads from Holy Bowly or spanner crab omelettes at newly opened cafe Lennox, inspired by the Greek Islands. Or there’s all-day mainstay Sebastian’s Food & Wine next to the train station, serving hearty chicken sandwiches during the day and twicecooked beef brisket and boozy drinks at night.

After a feed, pop into high-end resale store Paris ’99 for hard-to-find new and pre-loved designer pieces from the likes of Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Comme des Garcons.

Or grab a seat at Hampton Wine Co for pours from around the globe and a bottle to-go.

Come dinnertime, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from. Go for a traditional Indian meal at Roti Boti, heartwarming pasta plates such as pappardelle with slow-cooked lamb ragu at Italian diner La Svolta or Turkish takeaway from Marmaris. For something sweet, have Miramare Gelateria scoop your favourite flavours.

Between eats, entertain other hobbies at the iconic pokies-free Hampton Bayside Bowls Club or the Thomas Street South Reserve, which boasts a newly refurbished play playground with a three-level timber castle. Or get active at the Sandringham Athletics Track – which is actually in Hampton.

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54% Clockwise from top: Lennox, photo Jamie Alexander; Hamptons Bakery bread, photo Tim Grey; Thomas Street South Reserve, photo Jessie Evans; Hamptons Bakery, photo Tim Grey

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Alex Schiavo Kay & Burton “Showcasing a mix of period and contemporary homes, Hampton offers a relaxed beachside family lifestyle with charming streets, vibrant cafes and restaurants.”

Clockwise from top: Dog walks on the beach, photo Jessie Evans; Paris ’99, photo Laura May Grogan; The Swimmer, photo Jessie Evans; Holy Bowly, photo Ben Mulligan

MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES Median price houses

$2.160m

Median price units

$820,000 Distance from CBD

13km

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Creo Melbourne Words by Sanam Goodman · Photos by Samantha Schultz

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eing a jeweller can be a lonely profession, so when Victoria Mason and Ewan Tremellen struck up a friendship working together in a jewellery store, the relationship lasted well beyond their terms of employment. Years later, a decision to combine studios and practices was “nothing short of life-changing”, Mason tells Broadsheet.

“So much of jewellery making is solutionsfocused, and involves a lot of problem-solving. Since joining forces [[with Tremellen],, it’s been so delight delightful to be able to bounce ideas off of somebody who intimately knows how to work and rework pieces to fit what the client is after.”

Creo Melbourne is the name of their shared studio, workshop, gallery and retail space, perched at the foot of The Malt District apartments in Cremorne.

Inside, traditional jewellery techniques meet modern experimentation.

Though the initial intention behind the space was for Mason and Tremellen to collaborate, it’s since transformed into a place to celebrate all the best parts of life – things like birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and milestone events.

“People come to us for all the joyful moments, whether they’re getting married, they’ve been gifted an heirloom or they want to add a little glamour to their Friday night,” Tremellen says. “At Creo Melbourne we want to create a space that inspires people, even if they’re not entirely sure of what they’re looking for.”

Working in the same studio has “helped them step out of their comfort zone” when it comes to creating, Mason says. To accompany their cocreated jewels, the duo now makes and sells bronze pieces, handcrafted barware like silver cocktail stir stirrers and picks, and collections of sculptures made from hand-selected Australian minerals.

“We’ve been making pieces for over three decades and we’ve seen all the trends come and go,” Mason says. “Even though we’ve branched out with what we create together, we’ve still kept things simple, because simple never goes out of style.

Consistent, classic designs made from good quality materials will always last the longest.”

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rings and pieces made in close consultation with clients, though she has released limited ranges here and there. Like Mason, Tremellen’s independent work is built around creating lifelong bespoke pieces like engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary gifts.

“We’re so similar in the way that we create pieces, and that’s why collaborating works so well,” Tremellen explains. “It’s all about consulting clients properly, choosing the right gemstones and materials, and maintaining attention to detail.”

When it comes to reimagining pre-loved items, both Mason and Tremellen say the key is working with good materials and understanding the history behind them. “Working closely with clients is my favourite part of the job,” Mason says. “Being able to take someone’s story and turn it into a keepsake that can continue to be passed down a family is so special. We get to see so many amazing old gemstones pass over our bench.”

The duo has big plans for Creo Melbourne, some of which are already well underway. They want to eventually host events and workshops in the space, and they’ve recently collaborated with Melbournebased boutique alcohol delivery service The Local Drop ahead of the holiday season.

Partly inspired by Mason and Tremellen’s habit of mixing Friday night knock-off cocktails for each other, the partnership will see them sell pre-pack pre-packaged drinks alongside their handcrafted freshwater pearl stirrers and silver sculpted lemon pip cocktail picks for all those big (and small) life moments that need celebrating with fancy cocktail accessories.

“We’re focusing on equal-parts classic cocktails, like a Negroni and Martini,” Mason says. “The packs will be very minimalistic, very beautiful single-serve cocktails paired with our accoutrements.

“I hope these pieces form part of a get-together with friends and make their catch-up just a little more fancy. Creo specialises in celebratory gifts, and these cocktail pieces are being purchased as special birthday gifts for friends or by clients who see the fun in adding some extra glamour to their home. Pride in presentation always gets noticed.”

Visit Creo Melbourne at Shop 4, 154 Cremorne Street, Cremorne, 10am–4pm 4pm Thursdays and Fridays, or by 4 appointment. Or shop online at creomelbourne.com

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ow more than ever is the time to support locals and small businesses in Daylesford.

Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, this country town is best known for its natural mineral springs. It’s also home to culinary gems on par with the city’s best, in part thanks to a history of small-scale farming.

Bar Merenda, a cosy wine bar with local produce at the heart of everything it does, is the long lunch spot. The menu, chalked onto a blackboard, changes constantly. Order everything – especially the Jerusalem artichokes, if they’re on – and several bottles of chilled red.

After lunch, it’s a slow crawl through town.

Winespeake’s window seats are made for people

Photo courtesy of Visit Victoria

-watching with a grazing board and a glass of spar sparkling. Hepburn Distillery boasts exceptional gin and vodka tasting flights. And for a cold pint, nothing beats the beer garden at the Farmers Arms Hotel.

Between sips, pop into nostalgic 14-room Paradise Bookshop, the Convent gallery (an exhibition space within a 19th-century mansion) and carefully curated boutiques such as Jodele.

There are perks to spending a full weekend in Daylesford, like crisp morning strolls through the lush Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, perched upon a dormant volcano. Follow the windy path up to find greenhouse cafe Wombat Hill House, which has some of the best pastries in town. Otherwise,

stay street-level for coffee and breakfast at historic Cliffy’s Emporium, the plant-focused Pancho Cafe or the Daylesford Sunday Market.

An overnighter calls for a stay at serene sixacre hotel Lake House, which is also home to Daylesford’s most idyllic day spa. Soak in a treetop tub suspended in the willows overlook overlooking Lake Daylesford. Dine on hotel grounds at Alla Wolf-Tasker’s spectacular fine diner, or head to Italian restaurant Beppe for top-notch pizza and creamy tiramisu.

If time allows drive to nearby Trentham for Victoria’s tallest vertical waterfall, famed bakery Red Beard and Annie Smithers’s farm-to-table restaurant Du Fermier.

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LUXURY Words by Joanne Brookfield & Richard Cornish

Glen Iris 8 Trent Street $4.5 million-$4.95 million 5

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Expressions of interest: Close 4pm, December 5 Agent: Jellis Craig, Jonathon O’Donoghue 0412 745 707 This is a builder’s home constructed to the highest standards, using the finest fittings, backing onto an expansive park a short walk from trains and trams. Every surface you touch, every cupboard you open is hand-built with a master builder’s pride, from the Rogerseller taps to the Krause bricks and the charred timber ceiling. Unique to this home are the vast borrowed vista through the she-oaks into the adjacent Trent Street Reserve, and a massive eight-car basement garage.

Balwyn 7 Maleela Avenue $6.2 million-$6.8 million 6

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Private auction: December 5 Agent: Kay & Burton, Sophie Su 0425 270 125

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, November 28 Agent: Jellis Craig, Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263

Balwyn’s Reid Estate has been a prestigious address since the 1920s, when this house was built. Beyond the pillared porch and original leadlight windows is a vast new build of space and luxury. From the herringbone parquetry floors to the plush seats of the theatrette, this home is all about livability. It has an office, a pool and an outdoor dining area that merges seamlessly with the living room. Close to top schools and public transport, this is a large, desirable family home.

This new home in Malvern’s historic heart is within walking distance of trains, trams and vibrant Glenferrie Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants. Under the home is a turntable garage, wine cellar and space for a gym. Interior designer Lauren Tarrant’s understated use of oak floors in the light-filled living room and tasteful use of marble throughout are testament to the level of luxury of this three-level property. With an expansive townhouse feel, this is a very versatile home.

Brighton 72 North Road $5.4 million-$5.8 million 4

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Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, November 28 Agent: Fredman Property Group, Joel Fredman 0413 487 837 “This poolside oasis, with a backdrop of the tall trees of Kamesburgh Gardens, makes you feel as though you’re living in Noosa, or in the European countryside. It’s absolute magic,” says the agent of this renovated Spanish mission-style residence. A self-contained guest house is a showstopper. Close to private schools and Martin and Bay streets, this home is packed with luxurious inclusions.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION Words by Maria Harris & Kay Keighery

LAST WEEKEND

Hawthorn East 182 Rathmines Road $2.6 million-$2.8 million

Clearance Rate of 62%* Source: Domain Group

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Made over with no cranny neglected, this 1895 treasure is now an on-trend head-turner. From the double-fronted facade to the terrace addressing the green backyard, it’s all visually enchanting and fastidiously primed for refined family living.

Three of the bedrooms have fireplaces. Past the bathroom and the study, the open-plan hub takes an L-shaped form, with three sets of French doors linking it to the terrace and garden and lending a liberating indoor-outdoor flow.

Dr Nicola Powell Chief of research & economics “Melbourne buyers are becoming spoilt for choice after a 19-month high volume of new listings.

While rate hikes are affecting some households, the proportion of distressed listings just hit a 17-month low.”

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Toorak 26 Ruabon Road $1.45 million-$1.57 million 2

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$3.47 million Ivanhoe 20 Fairy Street Sold by Miles Real Estate* *As reported on November 11, 2023

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Auction: 1pm, November 25 Agent: Kay & Burton, Adam Cashmore 0407 077 113

Auction: 10.30am, December 2 Agent: Marshall White, Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626

A single-level format, open-plan living adjoining a courtyard, and a quiet Toorak address recommend this semi-detached Edwardian home. Behind the red-brick facade is an updated interior. Double doors announce the main bedroom with a box-bay window and window seat. Flow past the second bedroom and the bathroom-laundry for the hub and ensuing courtyard.

A smart renovation has created an elegant and beautifully proportioned home in this leafy street, just metres from the St Kilda Botanical Gardens and within walking distance of local eateries, shops, schools and the beach. Its original Californian bungalow floor plan has been enhanced with a massive informal living and dining area with a great connection to the outdoors.

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Expressions of interest: Close November 28 Agent: Abercrombys, Sam Goddard 0448 870 454 with Kay & Burton, Walter Dodich 0413 262 655 This noteworthy newbie radiates contemporary confidence. In the Carr-designed The Berkeley complex, the half-floor domicile dishes up luxurious living with leafy-balcony advantages. Each bedroom has an en suite.

Glass doors from the living hub to the balcony create an airy connection.

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Auction: 10.30 am, December 2 Agent: Belle Property Mentone, Mark Blit 0412 512 889 This generously proportioned two-storey home with up to six bedrooms ensures that everyone in the family has their own space.

Three downstairs bedrooms include the main with a stylish en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Upstairs, three bedrooms and a rumpus room share another bathroom.

Malvern East 5/1810 Malvern Road $890,000-$950,000 3

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Auction: 2pm, December 2 Agent: Fletchers, Gail Logan 0411 287 831 Behind a distinctive facade, this townhouse offers three levels of inviting modern spaces and street-view balconies. The first level goes all-out for open-plan living; the second adds two bedrooms, a bathroom and a powder room; while the third hosts the main bedroom suite, which woos with a walk-through wardrobe to a roomy en suite.

St Kilda West 55/343 Beaconsfield Parade $1.15 million-$1.25 million 2

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Auction: 6pm, November 30 Agent: Marshall White, Melissa Baile 0499 322 389 Views of Port Phillip Bay and the CBD create a mesmerising backdrop at this renovated sub-penthouse in The Courtyard building opposite Catani Gardens. The stone-finished kitchen overlooks the dining and living, which open seamlessly to the balcony.

There’s a communal swimming pool.

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Designed for relaxing and entertaining.

LINACRE RISE

A luxe life with highly prized bay views Words by Liz McLachlan

Bay views are highly prized and rare along Melbourne’s coastal plain. However, the boutique development Linacre Rise is elevated on one of Hampton’s highest points and offers protected views of the bay, the city and the Dandenongs.

Nestled in a quiet tree-lined street, Linacre Rise is moments from the beach and Hampton Street cafes, shops and services.

The 27-apartment project is the latest in Bayside by developer Wickton and features a mix of two and three-bedroom residences topped by five penthouses.

“Linacre Rise consolidates the very best of Hampton, offering a lifestyle of uncompromised luxury,” says Wickton director Blanco Norton.

Designed by Ewert Leaf, the building sits within terraced landscaping. The homes are designed to capture views and natural light, with generous balconies on higher levels offering views towards the bay. Completion is slated for the first half of 2025.

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LINACRE RISE linacrerise.com.au Hampton 8-10 Linacre Road 2 from $1.275 million 3 from $2.25 million Developer: Wickton Architect & interior designer: Ewert Leaf Landscape designer: John Patrick Project management: Legacy Project Management

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Architect Will Leaf drew inspiration from the timeless warmth and craftsmanship of the nearby late-Edwardian homes for the design of Linacre Rise. Traditional brickwork is balanced by a light velvet render on the building’s facade. Interiors feature natural stone, herringbone timber floors, deep-pile plush carpets and extensive integrated joinery.

All residences feature Swiss V-Zug kitchen appliances, ample storage and integrated bar joinery. Sustainable design elements include shared EV charging stations, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and double glazing.

The penthouses boast panoramic views, fireplaces, expansive terraces and natural stone floors and walls in the en suites.

Sales: Evoke Property, Sarah Jones 0408 365 361 and Tegan Reincke 0439 320 470 Location: Walk three minutes to Hampton Street, three minutes to the beach and bay trail, and five minutes to the station.

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Expressions of Interest Close 5 December at 5pm Viewing Wednesday & Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact Will Maxted Stephanie Shafik Tommy McIntosh

0451 105 900 0418 515 255 0437 170 258

14B CAMPBELL STREET BRIGHTON

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Expressions of Interest Close 5 December at 5pm Viewing

By Appointment Wednesday & Saturday 1-1:30pm Contact Ross Savas Jamie Mi Nick Kenyon

0418 322 994 0450 125 355 0429 858 616

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1225 LOCH-KERNOT ROAD KERNOT

A 5 B 3 C 3 G 69 acres approx.

Expressions of Interest Close 12 December at 5pm Viewing

By Appointment Kay & Burton Will Maxted 0451 105 900 Campbell Kilsby 0402 212 093

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Alex Scott & Staff Greg Kane 0477 020 267

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219 Church Street, Brighton 3 A

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This classically inspired Sandstone residence has been brilliantly designed with a clear focus on northern light, a generosity of space and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Features include an executive study, gracious formal room, expansive living / dining and gourmet kitchen with north facing courtyard.

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Auction Saturday 9th December at 11.30am Viewing Thursday 2-2.30pm and Saturday 1-1.30pm Contact Ben Vieth 0404 084 793 Simone Howell 0419 542 978

201/24-26 Grenville Street, Hampton Expressions of Interest Close Monday 11th December at 5pm

Contact Andy Nasr 0422 029 324

Viewing Inspect As Advertised

Tas Bartels 0448 121 929

marshallwhite.com.au

Viewing Saturday 12-12.30pm & Wednesday 10.15-10.45am

marshallwhite.com.au

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Simon Monnier-Penny 0404 283 551

6 Irymple Avenue, St Kilda Auction Saturday 2nd December at 10.30am

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Contact Ben Manolitsas 0400 201 626 Melissa Baile 0499 322 389 Oliver Bruce 0409 856 599

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12 Loch Street, St Kilda West Epitome of Design, Luxury and North-Facing Excellence Auction: Saturday 2nd December, 2:30pm 30

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0438 308 555 0439 464 625

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102 Bridport Street, Albert Park Magnificent Victorian in the Village Heart Auction: Saturday 25th November, 12:30pm 32

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38 The Crescent, Port Melbourne

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Parkside Luxury with City Panorama Expressions Of Interest: Closing Monday 4th December, 5:00pm Inspect: As advertised or by private appointment

For Sale | G01/74 Well Street, Brighton Contact Darren Blair 0404 928 420 Michael Paproth 0488 300 800 34

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Viewing Wednesday 12.00 - 12.30pm Saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm

Simon Gowling Warwick Gardiner

0422 234 644 0438 308 555

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ST KILDA 74 Fawkner Street A MULTI-LEVEL MASTERPIECE WITH A MANHATTAN VIBE • Multi-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with urban sophistication

AUCTION Sat 2 Dec at 10:30am

• Each room on its own level for unmatched privacy

VIEW See website for details

• Four terraces blend indoor luxury with outdoor enjoyment

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xx 03 9593 8733 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Maria Hunt 0413 187 188

• Expansive living/dining room, separate living room • Walk to transport, beach and Acland, Fitzroy and Barkly Streets

belleproperty.com/222P471857

9525 9222 204 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North

www.rodneymorley.com.au

515 Toorak Road, Toorak

9826 0000

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