Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - October 19, 2022

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It’s that time of year again when the equine and sartorial enthusiasts align for a season of punts, cheers and hats. Yes, the spring racing carnival is upon us and this year, racing fans will be back at Flemington in person, and some may well be attending for the first time. Our cover star, VRC ambassador Christian Wilkins, says this year’s updated rules for Fashions on the Field – doing away with the male and female categories – will attract a new crowd to the track. This week’s edition is all about spring – so even if you’re not off to the races, we have you covered. ●

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Back on track T he Valley holds a special place in the heart of racing expert and presenter Lizzie Jelfs.

The boutique Moonee Valley course is where her love affair with Australian racing began, with Fields of Omagh first winning the Cox Plate in 2003. This year, more than two decades later, Jelfs returns to The Valley as race ambassador.

The 46-year-old, who was born in Oxford, England, and followed her life-long love of horses to the other side of the world, says it will be emotional to have racegoers back in the stands on October 22 after the pandemic affected the past two spring carnivals.

“It’s really special to be involved with The Valley and the Cox Plate,” she says. “It’s the race that really got me hooked on Australian racing.

“When I first came over here I worked for Lindsay Park, working with Tony McEvoy. I’d come out from England, I didn’t know a lot about racing, I just loved horses.

“I got the opportunity to ride a horse called Fields of Omagh; he had an injury so I was the lightest one and they wanted to keep the lightest person on him all the time to keep the weight off his legs.

“I’d ride this lovely horse and you grow an affection and connection when you work with a horse one-onone for a long time.

“He was working into this big race called the Cox Plate and that’s when I noticed everyone was talking about racing.

“I couldn’t believe how big it was in Melbourne because it’s not like that in England. It’s not on the front pages of the paper or on the news.”

With its amphitheatre style and intimate design, The Valley has been home to some of racing’s biggest moments. “It’s unique, and everyone

With racegoers back, commentator Lizzie Jelfs believes this year’s Cox Plate is set to thrill.

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who visits The Valley for that particular weekend of racing, it’s one they never forget,” Jelfs explains.

“You look at the champions that have won the Cox Plate – Winx, Makybe Diva and go back years to absolute champions like Kingston Town.

“I think it’s the uniqueness of the track; Field of Omagh was a better horse at that track. It takes different types of athletes to be able to perform there.

“I feel like it’s the enthusiasts’ race, the purists’ race. It’s the race we all watch because of the great horses that have won it in years gone by and the horses that will continue to win it in the future.”

The respected analyst joined Seven’s racing coverage earlier this year and is aware of her impact on the next generation.

“Recently at Randwick, there was a little girl with her parents and she was just looking at Emma Freedman and I doing the races,” Jelfs says.

“And I bet you she was thinking, ‘That’s so cool. How did they get there? How can I do that?’

“You can’t be what you can’t see, so I hope we show what’s possible.

I’m from a non-racing family, I have followed my passion for loving horses, worked hard and that’s how I’ve ended up in this position.”

This Cox Plate could be even more memorable for Jelfs, who is connected with English trainer Annabel Neasham.

“When we talk about female trainers, Gai Waterhouse has never won a Cox Plate. Annabelle’s got potentially three runners in the race and she’s got [champion jockey] Jamie Kah on one of those horses,” she says.

“They would be the first female trainer-jockey combination and Jamie could be the first female jockey to win the Cox Plate.

“It’s a really good year to be involved.” ●

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hristian Wilkins still remembers walking into Flemington’s invitation-only Birdcage for the first time on Derby Day after finishing year 12, swept up by the excitement of the track and, of course, the fashion.

Now the 27-year-old model, social media inf luencer and TV personality joins the Victorian Racing Carnival as its newest ambassador; spruiking the updated Fashions on the Field competition categories of Best Suited and Best Dressed – where almost anything goes.

The all-inclusive categories are open to everyone, but certainly pitched to a younger crowd who may not have entertained the idea of heading to the track or entering the competition. It’s the era for ditching stereotypes and ruff ling the feathers in the Birdcage and beyond – and Wilkins is excited.

“The VRC is an institution that is prepared to move with the times. That is a good thing,” he says.

“They want to create a place where acceptance and inclusion is important.”

Wilkins is all about bringing back the trackside hype to Flemington, with plenty of queer cheer to

be had, and to most of all encourage the LGBTQI+ community to tap into their sartorial f lamboyance at FOTF. According to Wilkins, when it comes to honing your look for Best Suited or Best Dressed, it all comes down to wearing what makes you feel comfortable. Known for mixing and matching his attire, he has always liked fusing feminine and masculine silhouettes in the name of fashion. At the track, that can be pairing trousers with a dress.

“Fluid dressing is about removing the traditional gendered parameters,” Wilkins says. “When dressing for the Best Suited category, I think it’s about finding colours, shapes and textures that are outside of the traditional masculine-shaped threepiece suit. Personally, it makes me think of a gorgeous off-the-shoulder suit I wore a few years ago to Derby Day.” Not all tradition is lost at Flemington, with the dress code in the members’ areas remaining unchanged – for now. Die-hard Fashions on the Field entrants will have outfits and millinery custom-made, with many gowns and ensembles

“Conversations have shifted in Australia about what it means to be gender fluid and accepted.”

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inspired by international runway trends, while others dip into vintage archives.

“Once you’re at Flemington and around likeminded people all there for the fashion and excitement it’s hard to not get excited,” Wilkins says. “There is nowhere else in Australia where people put so much effort into their looks. I love fashion and any form of self-expression and in Australia the Spring Racing Carnival is the pinnacle of those two things at the races.”

Newly signed to LA modelling agency Other People’s Children, Wilkins is also looking beyond his latest partnership with the VRC to expand his work opportunities.

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“Modelling is something I’d like to do more of, and hopefully some great things will happen now that I have an agency on board,” he says.

In 2020, Wilkins appeared as a contestant on Australia’s Dancing with the Stars, and soon after made his acting debut in the Stan series Eden, which was filmed in Byron Bay. Last year, he was named the first male ambassador for Pantene and has built his social media presence working with Binge, Grey Goose, Australian Star Logies and ModelCo. He also appears regularly for E! Entertainment as their fashion and style expert.

Accompanied by his TV entertainment reporter father Richard Wilkins, Christian attended the TV Week Logie Awards held on the Gold Coast in August, stepping out on the red carpet in a sheer dress. He copped some criticism but has learnt to not take notice of the negative comments.

“I was lucky to be very supported from a young age by my parents with my identity,” Wilkins says.

“My parents never made me feel I had to question myself and I never did, and through that support I was able to form a sense of identity.”

The trolls continue to surface from time to time – especially when Wilkins posts a beauty regimen on TikTok or wears a party dress – but, for the most part, he’s happy to be an inspiration for those struggling with gender identity.

“I love what I do and I love what I wear, and if I am able to create visibility for other LGBTQI+ community, then that is all the better,” says Wilkins, who is bringing his stepsister Estella and his older sister Rebecca to Oaks Day. He counts Australian queer designers Alix Higgins and Erik Yvon among his favourites, while Gucci, Schiaparelli and Jean Paul Gaultier hit the spot internationally. How you go about f luid dressing at the track comes down to doing what suits you, he says.

“I love colour, sparkles and structure. We are seeing some really beautiful textiles at the moment with amazing textures. Gloves are making a big comeback, and very exaggerated proportions, a la Jean Paul Gaultier and Mugler, which are just phenomenal,” Wilkins says.

“But most of all, I would say wear whatever feels comfortable and have fun. Conversations have shifted in Australia about what it means to be gender f luid and accepted.

“It’s a privilege that we are heading in the right direction to allow people to feel able to talk about what is important to them. We are accepting that we are all unique people, and just because we’re different doesn’t mean we’re bad people.” ●

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Hard to Reach Places, Melbourne Fringe.

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pring could just be the best time of the year for events in our city and surrounds. If you’re not one for giddying up, there are a bevy of other festivals, shows, exhibitions and more to celebrate the season. ●

So Soiree, Melbourne Fringe not a program for kids,” says Nicole Warren, from the City of Stonnington, which has put this extravaganza on as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

The pop-up garden bar “has got a beautiful European feel”, she says.

A must-see show? Up Late With Kate, a Kate Bush tribute show.

The rest of the Melbourne Fringe Festival includes 450 shows which are there for the picking.

Not off to the races? These events are a safe bet for springtime fun.

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Melbourne Queer Film Festival

At Open House Bendigo, “there is an opportunity to think about the symbiotic relationship between our natural environment and the built one”, says executive director and chief curator Fleur Watson.

She says the program looks at some of the new buildings in the city as an invitation to think “about what it means to design on country”.

The festival, showcasing local and international films, is now in its 32nd year. The opening-night movie is Private Desert, which also kicks off the MQFF’s spotlight on Brazil.

Meanwhile, the big Australian movie, according to chief executive David Harris, is The Longest Weekend. “It’s going to be a cult classic about three siblings who come back to their family home to reconcile with their father,” he says.

Uýra: The Rising Forest closes the festival, coinciding with the Trans Day of Remembrance, to be held on the rooftop of the Victorian Pride Centre.

But it’s not all about celluloid. “The bar on the rooftop will be where audiences can socialise and meet the community, with music,” Harris says. “We’ll also be activating at ACMI, the spiritual home of MQFF, and at its Hero bar.” There will also be a dedicated space for “rainbow families”, he says. ●

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Imagine walking through Prahran when you stumble upon an enchanting little garden bar (in Grattan Gardens).

There, a vintage caravan dishes up cute cocktails while you listen to the DJ sets and – if you like – head to a nearby show, featuring cabaret, burlesque, comedy and other delights.

This is So Soiree.

“The program is broad in style, so there’s a show for everyone – we’ve got some late-night cheeky shows, and we’ve got more family-friendly ones with broader appeal at the 6pm time slot, although this is definitely

More to explore Titanic: The Musical \ Starring Anthony Warlow in the dazzling Melbourne Town Hall. November 4, 5 and 6 ● titanicmusicalinconcert.com.au Front Beach, Back Beach \ A public art event sprawling across the Mornington Peninsula.

November 4-27 ● fbbb.com.au Fred Williams: The London Drawings \ The landscape artist helped shape the way Australians saw their own country. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. From October 21 ● ngv.vic.gov.au Portsea Hotel’s Summer Music Series \ Cool music at the beach – kicking off with Client Liaison. From October 29 ● portseahotel.com.au Jewish International Film Festival 2022 \ 52 films featuring the likes of Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Dustin Hoffman. October 24-November 27 ● jiff.com.au

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hen junior costumier for the Queensland Ballet Bethany Cordwell entered her outfit for the Emerging Designer Award at the Melbourne Cup’s Fashions on the Front Lawn last year, she never thought it would lead to Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Beyonce noticing her clever creation.

“I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that entering a fashion competition based in Melbourne would lead to Beyonce’s stylists noticing my costume on Instagram, but that’s exactly how it happened,” says Cordwell.

The 25-year-old designer, who picked up the prestigious prize, asked her good friend Chelsea Dawson (of Six the Musical) to display the gown for the Emerging Designer category in 2021. The rest is history in the making for this rising fashion star.

Made from 20,000 cut plastic scales in fuchsia pink and black, the creation was inspired by the designer’s part-time job at Officeworks – where she’d stare at plastic wallets in all their pretty colours and imagine them as a dress.

“I love working with intricate detailed textures and creating new materials and finishes,” says Cordwell of her unique entry.

“When I look at the outfit a year on, I realise how much work and dedication I put into it. Many hours were dedicated to cutting individual shapes and individually sewing them on the dress. It really represents a true labour of love.”

Cordwell, who has been a costumier at Queensland Ballet since 2019, became close friends with Dawson while fitting her for a different show – Shrek the Musical.

“Chelsea and I hit it off as friends and she was the first person I thought

Bethany Cordwell’s winning design.

FASHION The Fashions on the Front

Lawn winner who caught Beyonce’s eye.

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would look fabulous in this outfit for the competition entry,” Cordwell says.

An article featured in Vogue Australia saw the designer’s following grow on social media, with inquiries hitting her inbox at a rapid rate ever since.

“Winning at Flemington gave me the confidence to start showing my work online,” Cordwell says.

“I wasn’t that confident before.

Then the Vogue article came out and my profile went ‘boom’.

“The dress appeared on Up Next Designer’s Instagram account. They shared my work in February and I didn’t know until I got an email from Beyonce’s stylist saying they wanted a bodysuit for her to wear.

“The Instagram account is where a lot of celebrities and their stylists go to find the latest in emerging looks.

I originally thought the email from Beyonce’s team was a hoax. I literally thought it was someone playing tricks on me.”

With no time to make Beyonce a bodysuit, Cordwell sent the singer an existing one.

“I was lucky it worked out and she could wear it. I didn’t know of her decision until Beyonce posted a photo of her wearing my bodysuit,” she says.

Beyonce can be seen wearing the black and white bodysuit in the official artwork that accompanies her album Renaissance, released in late July.

Cordwell says emerging designers should always look to local competitions because one never knows who is really watching.

“I had no idea Melbourne Cup would turn into such a fortuitous move for me,” she says. “And now I always have some designs on the go and at the ready to enter when I can.” ●

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The Brunswick Ballroom, 314-316

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Sydney Road, Brunswick

A heritage-listed art deco building turns into a bespoke wedding location with a variety of spaces.

Plan for an extravagant dinner in the ballroom or an outdoor wedding under the stars in the Rose Garden, where luxurious styling and chic menus are a marriage made at the dinner table. Built in 1891 and reinvented in 2017, the heritagelisted Ormond Hall nods to all things nostalgic for those who want a hint of traditional. The site has a private chapel that is bursting with natural light and timber detailing that dials up the romance.

The Brunswick Ballroom not only hosts some of the big music acts in town, but you can also hire the venue for your wedding day. There’s a large dance floor, an eye-catching Yamaha C6 grand piano inside and a private studio apartment at the rear if you want that backstage party vibe to continue. Dance the night away under the stained-glass dome and red velvet stage curtains – and don’t forget to crank up the volume. ● brunswickballroom.com.au

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Byerley, 48 Epsom Road, Flemington Byerley

Located in the Club Stand at Flemington Racecourse, The Byerley also doubles as a wedding venue with a fabulous city and racecourse view.

Weekday or weekend wedding celebrations can be held on days that don’t coincide with the racing calendar. Executive chef of VRC at Crown Resorts Josh Pelham is happy to curate a dream menu for your guests. “Some prefer a hands-off approach and leave it to us to curate a bespoke experience, while others enjoy being closer to finer details to make sure the menu really speaks to them as a couple,” Pelham says. ● vrc.com.au/venue-hire/ the-byerley

Big day your way Four wedding venues to suit any couple for their dream celebration.

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hoosing a wedding venue to celebrate your big day doesn’t need to be a high-maintenance as Instagram might have you believe. Sure, the pandemic has seen many large party-sized venues booked out months in advance, but the rise in unusual locations such as private dining rooms for a midweek soiree and those involving ferrying your guests across the bay could be just the ticket for your nuptials.

Lane, Bellarine

On the Bellarine Peninsula, perched high atop the hill at Terindah Estate, is a W-class tram that’s just the ride for an unusual big day. Large guestlists of up to 180 people can of course be accommodated at the awardwinning winery’s event space.

However, if you have a smaller group to entertain and are looking for quirky, with the bay and You Yangs in full view, this is the spot. You’ll have access to Terindah’s awardwinning wines, and canapes too.

This is more of a casual and fuss-free way to have a party, with the tram accommodating up to 40 guests. If they are coming from Melbourne, Port Phillip Ferries turns a 90-minute drive into a zippy one-hour express journey across the bay. ● terindahestate.com

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There’s a new walkway in the city – an extension of Timothy Lane – created by the arrival of the Voco hotel, though Google Maps hasn’t caught on yet.

At the sixth-floor landing pad, the reception, clad in moody blue, grey, ivory and gold, hints at stylish things to come. The 252 rooms in the 380 Melbourne skyscraper are part of a casual but smart hotel brand.

A spiral staircase leads up to the Blacksmith Brasserie and bar, which overlooks the rooftop pool, but the city views steal the limelight.

Sleep soundly under luxe bedding made from recycled plastic bottles and sustainably farmed linen.

A getaway in a shiny new hotel is a fun way to reconnect with the city.

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ow is the ideal time to rediscover Melbourne.

Those who miss the rattle of trams, the buzz of people, the grand streets and the colourful lanes might want to get reacquainted. Several new hotels have opened while other favourites have been spruced up. Here are three of the latest cool places to stay in, or very close to, the city this spring. ●

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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Perfect for: those who like the romance of the past with today’s comforts Equity Chambers wing. The modern rooms have the usual mod cons with carpet patterns inspired by the facade. There are leather wardrobe handles – a nod to vintage luggage.

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HILTON MELBOURNE LITTLE QUEEN \ 18 Little Queen Street

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It’s heart-warming to see beautiful old buildings revived and reinvented.

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen opened between lockdowns in the restored Equity Chambers building.

The 1930s romanesque and gothic pile has been polished up by architects Bates Smart, who added a discreet six-level extension for the 244-room hotel and a 16-level tower.

Tapping into the laneway zeitgeist, the entrance is on Little Queen Street. The heritage public spaces are the highlights here. Luci restaurant (headed by chef Sam Moore) occupies the former grand banking hall.

A modernist staircase winds around the original lifts. The art deco Douglas Club cocktail bar spreads over two rooms facing Bourke Street.

To enjoy the historic back story, check into the heritage suites in the

It’s easy to imagine how the other half lives after checking into South Yarra’s Lyall Hotel. It reopened in September after a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation – just in time for its 20th anniversary.

Owners Rowina and Peter Thomas were inspired by their travels around the world.

“It’s the rebirth of an icon,” Rowina says. “It really offers a sense of place.”

Tucked into a residential street in South Yarra, the hotel has 49 rooms

with stylish interiors by DKO Architecture. The Japanese-style furniture was designed by Rowina and made locally.

Previously apartments, the suites now have one large living-sleeping area and a dressing room-bathroom.

Gorgeous fabrics from Warwick are used.

“We decided to go for a more luxurious pitch and create beautiful spaces that people want to stay in,” Rowina says.

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pring is a chance to brighten your wardrobe and support some local makers along the way. We look at five Melbourne brands turning heads and having their moment in the sun. From statement jewellery to fashion pieces, custom-made tailoring to neoprene revival, there’s plenty to get you excited this season. ●

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Atoir Cynthia Farchione is the person behind this Melbourne label, and in a huge coup for her brand, has collaborated with Aussie-born and LA-based Lara Worthington on a new spring capsule. The range centres on tailored suiting that has a hint of gender-neutral about it.

Worthington’s world is all oversized

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asymmetry, where jackets over mesh tops and cropped knits show off fit midriffs. We love Ben Morris’ campaign video of Worthington.

Google it. ● atoir.com.au

art piece to help raise awareness of

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her culture through contemporary

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jewellery. Murkani designer Kiralee

The 80 Collins Street boutique is

to stylist Suze Eskander and shoe

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designer Lana Wilkinson – loves to

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eyewear that pegs its heart and

Zimmermann sisters go shopping for

soul on Japanese aesthetics, with

their staff when gifting Christmas

jewellery that’s modern and chic,

presents. ● senerbesim.com

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too. Besim is a former Scanlan & Theodore designer who launched

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stay and it’s where everyone – from

his brand in Paris in 2016. It’s here to

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This Melbourne-born womenswear

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label started by Emily Nolan merges

in more than 400 retail locations.

her love of Savile Row precision with

Green’s vegan-friendly neoprene has

an effortless cool that is tailoring in

seen her collaborate with Rebecca

the modern era. This is where you

Australian fine jewellery brand

Judd and make sports bags that sold

head for the luxurious end of tailored

Murkani teams with Aboriginal artist

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indulgences, where made-to-

Daisy Hill to release four distinct

2019. She opts for more curvaceous

measure is the essence of the brand,

pendant designs, with $5 from each

shapes this season with the Astrid

as is investment dressing. Nolan

purchase being donated to the

Bag – her first foray into the evening

has plenty of British, European and

Australian Indigenous Education

bag. Prene bags are always found

Japanese fabrics for you to choose

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LUXURY MEETS COMMUNITY Enjoy the finer things in life? So do we. At Ardency Kennedy Place you’ll enjoy a lavish lifestyle that caters to your every need. Spacious apartments and five-star facilities and a hotel-style concierge service are just the beginning. It’s retirement living redefined, offering urban luxury at its best for over-55s.

Hurry, only three city view apartments remain# Level 7 Apartment | Three bedroom + study with stunning city views | $1,995,000* We invite you to a special construction progress update & styling session by Coco Republic Thursday 27 October, 1pm - 3pm.

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Developer Lendlease is helping buyers rightsize successfully at its upscale Ardency Kennedy Place, a luxury over-55s community in Richmond’s exclusive east end.

Lendlease is providing buyers with 3D virtual tours of some of the apartments, letting them virtually walk through every room of several different types of apartments, measure areas for furnishings and see views from various aspects.

Ardency Kennedy Place has partnered with leading Australian interior design and furniture retailer Coco Republic to offer buyers a complimentary interior decoration service, a massive bonus for buyers likely rightsizing from large, freestanding homes. Coco Republic is also styling and furnishing the community’s shared amenities.

Pam and her partner are moving from a double-storey, four-bedroom home to a three-bedroom, two-

bathroom, two-car apartment at Ardency Kennedy Place.

They were already excited about the move but are even more so, after experiencing precisely how their new home will look and feel furnished. To cap it off, their designer will manage the delivery, placement and styling of items sourced from Coco Republic.

After buying their apartment, Pam naturally had a few things to contemplate with regard to settling into a new space.

“I was considering the amount of natural light in our living area on a grey day and how to use the smallest bedroom as our den,” she says.

“Also, we had big furniture which would never fit at Richmond. I had no idea how I would pull it together – it is a big change.”

She leapt at the opportunity of getting styling and furnishing advice.

The couple met with interior designer Jarred Pior at Coco Republic’s showroom for an in-depth interview and a “sit test” of various sofas and chairs.

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A fortnight later, they returned for a two-hour consultation, including a 3D mood-board presentation of each room showing colours, furnishings and placement.

Jarred suggested three long mirrors to lighten the living area and advised them to use the larger room for their den, as it has three windows and space for a desk and pull-out bed. His style and furnishing advice included furniture, artwork and homewares, plus a new dining table to match their existing chairs.

“Jarred had considered all of our thoughts and resolved our issues,” Pam says. “I can’t speak highly enough of the service – it will help us make the most of the next 20-plus years of our lives.”

Coco Republic commercial manager Stephanie Sanders and her team regularly style luxury retirement living.

She says Coco Republic’s timeless aesthetic, using natural textures such as linen, wool and marble, means furnishings bought now will look just as good in 10 years.

Their bespoke interior schemes can cover part or all of an apartment or provide a complete turnkey service with everything from bed linen and other homewares to artwork.

“Our designers consider how buyers like to live, who will live with them, if they have pets, if grandchildren visit, whether they socialise and their style preferences,” Sanders says. “We can also recommend placement and hanging services for personal art.”

“It’s a great opportunity for buyers to start afresh for the next part of their lives, with all new furnishings and homewares designed for their personal style and lifestyle.” ● LIZ MCLACHLAN

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As the weather heats up, more of us are spending time and money creating an outdoor living and entertaining space that is welcoming and stylish, says Pru Morgan, the manager of Cosh Living’s store in Richmond.

“Australians have always enjoyed an indoor-outdoor lifestyle – gathering with friends and family outdoors in good weather is at the heart of how people come together,” she says. “But outdoor living has been even more appreciated since the pandemic and the lockdowns.

“People have realised how outdoor living spaces can be a cherished escape, and they’ve become true extensions of our home.”

Cosh Living’s range of Australian and European-designed outdoor furniture and accessories include everything you need to create the perfect spring entertaining space.

Staff have design backgrounds and can use this knowledge to help customers envision what they can create within their outdoor space.

“Teak remains popular because it is the best-quality outdoor timber and beautiful to touch,” Morgan says.

“Softer, rounded shapes are popular, and this summer, we are also seeing a lot of earthy themes and neutral base colours warmed up with terracotta and greens.

“They are colours that work with nature and that add a hint of warmth and luxury to any outdoor setting.”

Considering an upgrade? It’s worth making a couple of investments before summer rolls around.

Morgan says an extendable dining table is a good place to start as it’s

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“The Addis looks fantastic with a mix of both chairs and benches, which come in handy as you can squeeze more people around the table,” she explains.

When it comes to relaxing after lunch, a modular sofa is ideal for creating a full seating area to accommodate your guests.

Choose one that is big enough to lie on or to host a gathering, and add accent chairs.

The extra-soft outdoor cushion filling makes the Nodi sofa a supremely comfortable option, as well as one of the most adaptable.

Each module is sold separately, so you can configure a sofa to suit your space, and there is a wide range of durable outdoor fabric options to choose from.

“You can leave the sofa cushions out in the rain, and it won’t matter,” Morgan says. “If you spill red wine, you can simply hose down the cushions – it’s incredibly low maintenance.”

In Australia, sun protection is paramount in any setting, and if you haven’t got a fixed awning, then a cantilevered umbrella, like the Jardinico Caractere Side Pole Umbrella, is a stylish choice.

“A cantilevered umbrella can tilt in different directions and be wheeled to the poolside or over your outdoor table – wherever you need shade,” says Morgan.

On a relaxing weekend or a warm spring evening, life doesn’t get much better than having a drink with friends, and having the right set-up will ensure all that’s left to do is send out the invitations. ● SARAH MARINOS

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Ruffey Lake Park’s 80 hectares is where Christmas carollers sing, New Year’s fireworks fly and the view is forever.

Planted here, the Boulevardiers scope out the advantages.

Five minutes’ drive to any of six shopping centres is a sweet strategy, but even better is being able to walk to Westfield … ahem, past the queues of cars waiting for parking.

There’s more – but only for the two houses in the hilltop cul-de-sac of The Boulevarde off King Street. No traffic; ample visitor parking; safe space for skating and riding.

This two-level house is one of this rare pair. Built in 1990 of solid Daniel Robertson brick, it has Victorian-style good looks and a lacy balcony looking over the park.

Living and dining rooms, open-plan meals and family areas, a study and a rumpus room promise adaptable space, just right for a family to grow from tots to teens and for parents to work from home. A multigeneration household is also possible; the rumpus room could be converted to a groundfloor bedroom.

The house has been smartly updated with new paintwork and carpet, plus oak flooring in the rumpus room. White walls and details such as ceiling roses, fireplaces and the triple-window bay create a neoclassical backdrop to suit any style. Importantly, the floor plan suits contemporary requirements; there’s big storage, an easy flow to brick courtyards north and west and an easterly lawn overlooking the park. The double garage has internal and garden access.

The carpeted living room, in the front bay, has a marbleframed fireplace and an elegant cutaway to the dining room.

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In a neat contrast, the terracotta open-plan zone has fulllength sliders to the north courtyard. The white kitchen has

“IT’S RARE TO FIND SUCH A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY IN THE BOULEVARDE. THIS

new granite benchtops. The laundry has external access,

HANDSOME, LOW-MAINTENANCE HOUSE OPPOSITE BEAUTIFUL PARKLANDS,

and there’s a powder room off the hall and verandah. The

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oak-floored rumpus room opens to the courtyard.

DONCASTER.” HARRY FARES – AGENT

Upstairs are five double bedrooms (wardrobes), the main with a dressing room and a spa en suite. The cream-tiled bathroom has a bath and shower. A study opens to the front balcony for your WFH pleasure, and the retreat has sliders to the north-west balcony. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Agent: Philip Webb, Harry Fares 0458 766 958 Price: $2.35 million-$2.55 million Auction: 11am, October 22

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maximise northern light; a formal sitting

she is asked most often is “what do

room that can function as an executive

Teenagers might decide who next comes

walk-in wardrobe and marble en suite.

you have in the Domain precinct?” This

study and city views from the main

to live in this winsome Victorian. Lavishly

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bedrooms include the airy main and its

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and oak floors a busy parent could want.

it is only one street away from the Botanic

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Gardens. Interior designer Kerry Phelan

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living, a pool and all the calming white walls

Road is likely to fire the pester power. Hate

is credited with overseeing a renovation

Agent: Kay & Burton,

getting up early for school? Move here!

Agent: Marshall White,

that has created a spacious, luxurious

Nicole Gleeson 0414 809 221

Built in 1890, the house has a front library

James Tostevin 0417 003 333

home with an eye to Europe, with dado

Price: $5.75 million-$6.25 million

or bedroom (bay window, fireplace), a

Price: $4.35 million-$4.75 million

panelling and Murano glass chandeliers

Expressions of interest: close October 25

fitted study and rear living-dining (gas log

Auction: 11.30am, October 22

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high coffered ceilings and a sweeping

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informal kitchen-meals zone, which leads

curved staircase further enhance the

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Double entry doors with filigree detailing

dining zones, an executive home office, a

updated modern home retains period

not only create pleasing symmetry within

media room, and an internally accessed

Less than 500 metres from Chapel Street,

details, such as arched hallways, open

the grand facade they also represent the

three-car garage, plus space for off-street

with Hawksburn Village also nearby, the

fireplaces and a traditional lace verandah,

fact that everything that lies beyond has

parking. ● JOANNE BROOKFIELD

location of this double-level Victorian

which is hidden from street view by the

been super-sized. Set on approximately

residence is as appealing as the flexibility

high wall and established hedge. ●

754 square metres, this lavish home

of its floor plan. Four bedrooms offer ample

is defined by its expansive internal

accommodation, or options for work,

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proportions. The main bedroom comes

Agent: Marshall White,

study or hobbies, as does the upstairs

in at 42 square metres, which is the size

Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707

retreat space and workshop/storeroom

Agent: Jellis Craig,

of an entire inner-city apartment, and

Price: $5.5 million-$6 million

with external access. The original formal

Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188

that measurement doesn’t include the

Expressions of interest: close 5pm,

rooms also provide further space for

Price: $3.5 million-$3.8 million

walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Elsewhere,

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Auction: 1pm, October 22

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BRIGHTON 2/52 Black Street Offering peace and beauty in the heart of Brighton, FiftyTwo Black is a collaboration of worldrenowned designers including Nicholas Day and Jack Merlo, with New York's Gregory Tuck and Meg Sharpe. With graciously house-like proportions, this unique collaboration has been designed with a private and elevated lifestyle in mind. RH branded furnished residences, the first in Australia. Only one available, enquire now to move in within 4 weeks.

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SOUTH YARRA 327 Walsh Street TRIPLE AAA BOTANIC GARDENS PRECINCT OPPORTUNITY In the crème-de-la-crème of Blue Chip locations metres from the Yarra River and Royal Botanic Gardens, this tightly held four bedroom, two bathroom plus study Edwardian residence set on 741sqm (approx.) presents an exciting opportunity to renovate/extend (STCA) in the exclusive Botanic Gardens Precinct.

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Andrew James 0411 420 788 Walter Summons 0438 576 233 Michel Swainson 0447 612 166

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GISBORNE 191 McGeorge Road ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MEETS LUXURIOUS COUNTRY LIVING Evoking the tranquility of the nearby mountain range and offering innate luxury on an indulgent level, this architectural residence perfectly unites its period Queenslander origins with bespoke country relaxation over 10 sprawling acres (approx).

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03 5348 1700 Natalie Fagan 0459 982 135 Ashlee McKee 0448 169 383

THE DEAL The best house on The Block by a country mile.

House Two 197 McGeorge Road, Gisborne Marty Fox 0438 808 859

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“Gunyah” – Top of The Block where position is everything.

Set on 10 acres, this seven star fully furnished luxury farmhouse enjoys extraordinary panoramic views of Mount Macedon and the surrounding ranges.

Epitomising the very best of country living, this exceptional lifestyle property sets a high bar with palatial proportions, huge living, entertainer’s kitchen with top of the range Smeg appliances, butler’s pantry and mudroom, two master bedroom suites, 3 additional bedrooms, a ‘must have’ second living room, media room and home office curated to perfection with bold and glamorous design choices.

This timeless residence effortlessly blends heritage features with beautiful luxury inclusions in a position that is perfect, all within 45 minutes’ drive from Melbourne CBD and only 20 minutes to Melbourne Airport.

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Proudly TCC Real Estate

225 McGeorge Road

Masterfully crafted with a focus on sustainability and pure luxury, this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom architectural country estate reveals an all-encompassing connection between building and landscape with enviable northern views over Mount Macedon.

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Acreage, Views & Luxury Country Living Auction Saturday 5th November 2022 Kirrily Evans 0498 317 638

Inspired by the natural setting, the home's free-flowing layout reveals five bedrooms and three bathrooms (underfloor heating), with engineered Oak floors, high ceilings and banks of northern glass continuing throughout the palatial entertainer's domain.

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Peter Mussared 0409 937 862

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Here, the gourmet kitchen and accompanying butler's pantry echo the eucalypt hue from the neighbouring ranges, hosting a full complement of high-end appliances, including a Smeg 900mm range stove, Vintec wine fridges and integrated coffee machine.

Breathtaking vaulted ceilings soar above the living and dining zones, enveloping the space in brilliant northern light, complemented by beautiful mountain scenes through floor-to-ceiling glass and the glow of a gas fireplace. The bay-windowed main suite is a luxurious and relaxed domain with a deluxe walk-in robe and lavish ensuite, complete with a vast twin shower, freestanding bath and underfloor heating.

An expansive wrap-around veranda envelops the home in alfresco options with several access points, overseeing the solar-heated swimming pool, kitchen gardens and dam with a tiny sustainable house offering possible additional revenue.

Entirely off the grid with a 7-star energy rating, an independent Red Earth Energy 50kW solar farm with battery storage, geothermal heating and cooling, and a Kingspan filtered 250,000 litre water tank.

This exceptional estate also provides ample parking and work-from-home solutions, all just 45mins from Melbourne and 5-mins from town.

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Kellie O'Neill Iain Carmichael Charles Boyd

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Land 25 acres approx.

Eildon Springs – Historic homestead nestled in Mt Boltons shoulder This is a stunning Victorian homestead constructed in 1893 and set on approximately 25 acres. While retaining original and beautiful heritage features, it has contemporary updates and comfort.

The house has grandeur with high ceilings and large rooms and a long wide hall, the entrance with original frieze work. The unique and striking living zone has the drawing, dining and sitting rooms divided with glass partition walls and beautiful black marble fireplaces at either end. The picture windows taking full advantage of the surrounds. With spectacular vistas from the magnificent grounds and Michael McCoy designed gardens, nestled in the shoulder of Mt Bolton with its rolling hills and valleys.

The open plan kitchen and dining area has been tastefully updated with the courtyard and alfresco area adjacent. With 4 bedrooms, the master with ensuite and walk in robe, a study, an updated central bathroom, 3 toilets, a store room/cellar, and good shedding it is a comfortable functional family home well suited to entertaining.

The home has gas, wood and electric bank heating as well as split systems, it has been re-roofed, re-wired and insulated in recent years. Waubra is around 20 mins to Ballarat and 1hr 30 to Melbourne.

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9 JAMES COURT, MOUNT MARTHA 4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car | study Price on request Brendan Collopy 0400 339 644 A modern coastal home which embodies luxury and lifestyle to embrace picturesque bay and treetop vistas. Offering enviable entertaining combining seamless indoor/outdoor living, situated in a quiet cul de sac behind tall private hedging creating a calm, private sanctuary. Bordering parkland perfect for exercising the dog or a relaxing stroll through a short cut to the village, stunning South Beach as well as lifesaving, yacht and tennis clubs.

18 BALCOMBE CREEK CLOSE, MOUNT MARTHA 4 bed | 2 bath | 6 car Price on request Amanda Haimona 0419 387 682 A true coastal sanctuary enjoying the tranquility of this unique location with it's beautiful-treed aspect. A contemporary design utilising, select materials including hardwood timber, natural stone and Colourbond interlocking panels to deliver a residence with a clear identity in contrast to the natural bush setting. A home for all seasons with an effortless flow between indoor/outdoor living and entertaining in a peaceful and private corner of beachside Mt Martha.

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18 THE POINT, MOUNT MARTHA 4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car | study Price on request Amanda Haimona 0419 387 682 This luxury coastal residence is surrounded by exclusive homes coupled with sundrenched spaces and a suite of contemporary appointments, backdropped by expansive views across Port Phillip Bay. Set on 1714m2 (approx) at the end of a quiet cul de sac cascading down to Seaside Creek, close to Mount Martha village, Martha Cove Marina with a choice of stunning beaches on your doorstep.

68 KILBURN GROVE, MOUNT MARTHA 4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car | study Price on request Amanda Haimona 0419 387 682 Representing the pinnacle of design, a refined contemporary facade of organic textures creates a welcoming yet dramatic prelude to the light-filled interiors and iconic coastal lifestyle delivered by this awe-inspiring residence, nestled in the heart of leafy Mount Martha. An unassuming facade boasts a brilliant combination of scale and light, opening to reveal a collection of timber features, expert craftsmanship and uncompromised living designed for functionality.

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