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Welcome to Autumn and the May Edition of Eastern Suburbs Life
If you’re surprised to see a new front cover so soon it’s because we now publish a new edition every 6 to 7 weeks, bringing you more articles from our regular writers and a new social commentary section starting with an article about those “Pesky Yellow Bikes”. It seems they’re a worldwide phenomenon and blight the landscape of cities from Beijing to Alabama. To make up for them we’ve included a great front page image to remind us of warmer days, and a spectacular sunset image (above) provided by a reader. If you have an image you would like to submit for publication send it along to admin@easternsuburbslife.com and we’ll give you full credit if it finally gets published. Finally, we have introduced a “New and Tucked Away” centre page feature to help you find those out of the way businesses that bring great value and character to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Enjoy. Thanks for joining us again at the start of Autumn, and remember you can now find Eastern Suburbs Life in Digital Format on
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Regarded by many as the Eastern Suburbs most successful independent Buyers Agent, Tracey Chandler is frequently sought out by celebrities to help them find their new home.
Biller Property recently celebrated its expansion with the opening of its second office. The celebration of the new office located in Macleay St, Potts Point took place at the uber chic Bistro Rex across the road from the new office.
With a reputation that precedes her Tracey is frequently chosen for the simple fact that there is never anyone between her and her client. All phone calls are taken directly and all emails are sent personally.
Over one hundred guests dined on French canapes, and cocktails while enjoying the sounds of live jazz music, and mingling with industry heavyweights.
When you work with Tracey you deal with her 100%, from answering your initial phone call/ email right through to handing you the keys to your new home. You get red carpet treatment throughout and are never passed down to an assistant. Tracey adds enormous value to every transaction, and saves clients time and money.
The guest list included Eastern Suburbs locals, Buyers Agents, Developers, Bankers and even competitors. Paul Biller, Principal, in his speech thanked his dedicated team and his valued clients who have supported the business from day one. Biller Property opened its first office in Double Bay just 3 years ago, and in that time the reputable agency has broken endless records, selling some of the most fashionable homes in the Eastern Suburbs. Paul and his team have a fresh approach to real estate, and you could really sense the energy in the room on Wednesday night. The cross section of guests are a testament of the agency’s success,with so many coming out to show their support.
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She also makes the purchasing process, straightforward, stress-free and seamless, benefiting all her clients, whether they be a first home buyer, a seasoned investor or an experienced purchaser. With Tracey there is no possibility of a conflict of interests. Her clients are totally exclusive and she will never brings two clients on board with the same brief - That is her point of difference, and why she is frequently chosen by celebrities. Celebrity Agents Paul Biller (Estate Agent) and Tracey Chandler (Buyer’s Agent) join forces for Grand Opening
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This is a dynamic and professional group of business people meeting every Tuesday morning, at the InterContinental, 33 Cross Street, Double Bay.
Last year, members of our Double Bay, Eastern Edge group passed hundreds of referrals that generated in over $3 million of closed business for each other, being part of our networking group is like having 50 people promoting your business, and in return you are promoting their businesses.
The meetings begin at 7- 8.30am for breakfast, it's best to get there around 6.30am to network, then we sit down at 7am sharp for a very structured meeting - it is here that you will see even further what BNI is about, how it can help to grow your network, to see what opportunities are available and to enjoy breakfast with like-minded business people.
Only one Trade/Profession is allowed to join at once, so you will never have any competition, once your seat is taken, your profession is locked out, so be quick! To book to attend, please go to our website www.easternedge.network and scroll down to the date you can attend at the booking link provided.
Around 45-55 people attend, so you will need to bring at least 50 business cards, as these get passed around the breakfast tables, as a visitor, you get to stand up for 30 seconds to introduce yourself, (members get to speak for 60 seconds).
Free parking is available on Cross Street, Double Bay until 9am, then 10am further down Cross Street, towards Double Bay Public School. 'What goes around comes around ... if I help you, you’ll help me and we will all benefit as a result!'
For information on seat availability, or any general questions about the group E: connect@easternedge.network or call 8022 8555
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Tracey Chandler 0416 100 839
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good tradesmen If you are a home owner in Australia, its always really handy to have a trusted tradie on call, in case you need some home improvement works done.
to point you in the right direction. A good tradie knows that he does good work, and would be confident enough to give you the name or contact information of a previous client. He knows they will only have nice words for him and his work.
With all the travelling con-men tradies that are reported in the media these days, finding the right type of tradie for your home is even more important than ever. Here are some tips that we hope will help you find a good tradie.
Before you commit to engaging a particular tradie, ask him if there are some previous projects that he can show to you. If you are able to see a past project, see if you can speak to the previous customer about it. Ask them how it went, if the project was on budget and time, and ask how the tradesperson handled any unexpected issues or questions that arose during the job.
Ask the right questions
The search for a tradie always begins with a meet and greet process. You have to meet and interview prospective tradies, not unlike an employer searching for the right employee to fit the bill. In these interviews, you have to ask the right questions to give you an idea how good they are at their given fields as well as how trustworthy they are. When interviewing prospective tradies, don’t hesitate to ask about their work history and their credentials such as licences and insurance certificates. Good tradies will have no problem providing you this information. This is even truer when it comes to references. Ask a good tradie for references, and he would be more than glad
Ask for examples of work
Looking at previous work can give the tradie a way to shine while giving you the opportunity to see if his proposed quality meets reality.
Give the tradie a tour of your home
If he can see the project with his own eyes, he will be able to give you an estimate on the spot. Showing him the work that needs to be done also provides him a chance to ask you questions as well as to understand your expectations and needs for the project better.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR TIMBER DECK
Timber decks, screens and pergolas are great and can add significant value to our homes. They allow us to enjoy our outdoor areas in comfort whilst getting some fresh air or enjoying the view. Timber decks, will need to be maintained regularly to keep them in good condition.
Tips for maintaining your decks or other outdoor timber • Always hose or blow off leaves or dirt when you can. • Clean every 3 months with a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid or car wash and a soft broom or mop. A clean surface will allow water to drain off and the deck to dry quicker prolonging the lifespan of the sealer. NOTE: Deck cleaners you buy at hardware and paint shops are mostly designed to clean a deck before resealing it and will strip or degrade the surface so steer clear of them unless you’re about to do a top up coat. • Top up decks with sealer whenever they start to get weathered. If you can keep
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• Mask up any small fixtures or fittings such as lights as it will save a lot of time instead of having to carefully cut in with a small brush around them. • Pick the day. A nice sunny day is best but be sure to get your sealing done before it gets too hot or it will become harder to keep it neat as the sealer will be drying straight off the applicator.
• Pick your tint carefully: The colour will be partially determined by the natural colour of your timber and there are many different tints such as: Light brown, darker brown, reddish brown, charcoals/greys and whites/ limewashes. All look good but depending on what colours you have around, some suit better.
For example, lighter brown looks good if you have dark walls or darker brown works well if you have lighter colour walls. Reddish tints look great near gardens or green areas and the blacks and whites are very modern looking and will suit many styles of homes. Remember, a deck is a substantial investment and asset for your property. Keeping it in good condition will not only look good and impress friends and family, it will add value to your home. Autumn is a good time to get the work done before the cold, wet days set in. If you’re too busy to look after the deck yourself try calling an expert like Sydney Deck Sealing to help you. They have a variety of options for all decks and budgets and have the proven systems and experience to do the job right.
Sydney Deck Sealing
1800 DECKSEAL 1800 332 573 www.sydneydecksealing.com.au
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Welcome Ms Hargrave
Newly opened store, Ms Hargrave is a small bricks and mortar rustic decor and gift store, set amongst the stylish terraces of Hargrave St, in Paddington, Sydney.
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Owner, Chella Monaghan is a curious collector and forager who blends old styles with the new. “It’s about creating your own style and individuality, thriving on being unique, independent and a bit gypsy” says Chella. Ms Hargrave stocks vintage furniture bearing the marks of time, and the hand-prints of those before, home-wares that have been carefully chosen for their style and enduring quality, decorative objects that will fill you with joy while adding beauty to your home and life. Collections of décor pieces, some rustic, some French provincial, many pre-loved, as well as that, Chella restores and paints furniture using chalk paint. Chella says “This world is so fast paced that it’s great to take a step back, take a breath, minimise our footprint, be more organic and embrace slow living when you can”. That’s what ambiance you get when you visit Ms Hargrave, in Paddington. A cute enticing, village store, tucked away between terrace houses in urban Paddington,with country style, rustic home treasures and gifts, together with good oldfashioned service from Chella, who is more like a friend than a shop owner, and who really cares for her customers.
Ms Hargrave
164 Hargrave St, Paddington, 9326 1553 I: @ms.hargrave www.mshargrave.com.au
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“All that Glisters is not Gold” warned Shakespeare, reminding us not to judge solely by appearances. The thought’s as true today as it was in the Merchant of Venice in 1596. In truth, “New and Tucked Away” businesses frequently give better value and customer service, so with this in mind Eastern Suburb Life set out to discover and bring to light great businesses that are either tucked away or new. It wasn’t long before we discovered they are everywhere, including Locksmiths in Roma Arcade in Double Bay, Funeral Directors off New South Head Road in Rose Bay, a Home Décor shop on Hargrave Street in Paddington, and a host of Professional Services businesses in office premises throughout the Eastern Suburbs.
We also discovered Paul & Shark’s largest NSW stockist in Knox Street, Double Bay, Woollahra’s oldest Garage Service Station in Manning Road, Woollahra and Hair by Yolanda, possibly the smallest Hair Salon in the Eastern Suburbs. As for new businesses we are delighted extend a warm welcome to Ms Hargrave at 164 Hargrave Street, Paddington and Swimwear Emporium in new premises at 3 Knox Street, Double Bay.
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Yolanda runs her own boutique one-on-one hair salon in Elbon Arcade, Double Bay. Her clientele have followed her for many years. Yolanda's main purpose is client satisfaction. At Hair by Yolanda, you’ll receive personalised care and attention.
Shop 4/402 New South Head Rd (Elbon Arcade), Double Bay 9327 7653 F: @hairbyyolandasalon
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WOOLLAHRA 14 At Cooper Park Garage, we believe that establishing a foundation of trust is what creates repeat business. After you experience our high-calibre service, we’re sure you’ll come to us again the next time you need an automotive repair or general maintenance.
104 Manning Rd, Woollahra 9327 3774 www.cooperparkgarage.com.au
EDGECLIFF 15 BRW Financial Group specialise in pre-retirement and retirement planning including advice to SMSF Trustees and members. We are experienced in all matters dealing with your retirement, and welcome the opportunity to meet and work with you.
Suite 409, Edgecliff Centre, 203-233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff 1300 650 574 www.brwfg.com.au
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We are an independent audiology clinic with over 50 years combined audiology experience. Our primary focus is to provide an honest high quality service to the community.
We tailor programs to meet your needs and requirements. • Caring • Professional • Confidential
Ms HARGRAVE
At Ms Hargrave, owner, Chella Monaghan, is a curious collector who blends the old with the new. Vintage furniture bearing the marks of time and the handprints of those before, homewares that have been carefully chosen for their style and enduring quality, decorative objects that fill you with joy while adding beauty to your home and life.
Founder and principal of the practice, Mary Doyle, B Soc., M. Counselling
Suite 601, Level 6, Easts Tower, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction 9386 0220 www.effectivenow.com
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IRISH IN SYDNEY'S EAST
by Anthony Maguire
Belfast-born Kerry brings Bondi swimwear to the world Kerry Cusack was born in Belfast but now she is a Bondi girl – and she is making waves with her swimwear label Bondi Bather.
When Kerry arrived here 13 years ago, she had experience in fashion design and digital marketing. Living beside the famous beach, she was inspired to combine the two skills. “I love the beach lifestyle, so swimwear design was a natural choice,” she says. Kerry designs are in hot demand throughout the eastern beaches and beyond. Bondi Bather has its own retail premises in Bondi and the swimwear – predominantly womens’ but she also makes a range of bathers for men – is sold online to customers in every corner of the globe. Kerry recently launched the Bondi Bather brand in the US. She was interviewed by top style bibles Marie Claire, Elle and Vogue and is finalising distribution for LA, Miami and New York. Photographs of Bondi’s graffiti, beach scenes and surf are printed on fabric using latest digital printing technology and the pieces are put together to Kerry’s designs in a Marrickville factory.
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Kerry (inset photo at Mercedes-Benz Australia Fashion Week) describes her creations as “edgy,” with adventurous cuts and a lot of abstract patterns. The collections are limited-edition, so you are very unlikely to suffer the trauma of encountering someone else at the beach wearing the same cossie.
“If by chance this did happen, you’ll find the two will subtly different,” Kerry says. “There are small variations which means yours is one of a kind!” The designs have attention-grabbing names like Itsy String Top, Bitsy String Bottom and Frill Seeker Onesie. Then there’s the Australian Cut, Bondi’s answer to the Brazilian cut. Each piece has a high UV rating of 50-plus and made from premium-quality lycra. “It’s super-soft but it never, ever ends up with a saggy bum, and the gorgeous colours will last for years,” says Kerry.
Bondi Bather
Shop 4, 157 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach 9365 4651 www.bondibather.com.au
The Eyebrow Queen of 'COUNTY BONDI' 4 Apply a small drop of castor oil over the brows at night to promote growth. Castor oil is high in ricinoleic acid (anti bacterial/fungal agent that helps accelerate growth) and omega 9 acids that will nourish the hair and the follicle.
Are your do-it-yourself eyebrow efforts leaving you feeling a bit, well, browbeaten? Just get in touch with Ciara Gallagher!
5 Be smart with your makeup, learn what products work best for you and how to use minimum amount to maximise your natural brow. It’s also good to have a day and night brow, wear your brows accordingly to the rest of your makeup.
Irish-born Ciara has a loyal customer base of expatriate Irish who embrace the fuller brow look currently very much in vogue. In addition, her clients include celebrities like Sophie Monk – Ciara was responsible for Sophie’s immaculately rendered brows in the recentlyscreened Bachelorette TV series.
6 Have consistent professional treatments.
Ciara specialises in High Definition Eyebrows. After completing an HD brow course in 2012, she started marketing the treatment to clients she had met working in a local tanning studio. In the beginning, she worked from home but as her clientèle starting to build rapidly, she opened "Ciara Gallagher Eyebrows" in Bondi Junction, in January 2014.
“Consistency definitely helps to achieve good brows,” says Ciara.
Some of Ciara’s happy clients on her Facebook page
"I had my first HD Brow treatment with Ciara, at her truly amazing salon … Ciara's attention to detail during the treatment was second to none, with great after care provided. What an amazing therapist she is! It's very clear to see why Ciara's name pops up, at all corners of the globe, as one of the most popular HD Brow Therapists there is."
While fuller brows are not a new trend – they were popular in the 1920s – Ciara says social media has brought massive awareness to brows in recent years. “I think we now know the importance of a good brow,” she states. “There is no doubt that fuller correctly shaped brows can frame the face, balance features and help make us look younger. So it’s my prediction that while styles may vary a little fuller brows are here to stay!”
"I was recommended by a friend to Ciara and she did not disappoint! Takes time to suit individual needs! She got back my shape within my first appointment so I can’t wait to see what they’ll look like after my next appointment."
Ciara's tips about keeping your brows in top condition:
1 Know your brows and what your goal is, if you are unsure of anything have your brow specialist explain it. Do not be shy, your brows are on your face after all. A good consultation is the most important part of your brow treatment.
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2 Do not attempt to wax/thread or trim your own brows.
3 Here’s one of the most important eyebrow ‘commandments: Thou shalt not tweeze!
“Stay away from tweezers because one hair can make or break a brow.” Even if there’s a grey hair of two you think should go, avoid the temptation to reach for the tweezers. “You need this hair,” Ciara says. “Remember, over tweezed hair doesn’t always grow back!”
Ciara Gallagher Eyebrows
253 Oxford St, Bondi Junction 0416 152 381
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Getting a fair price for your car
ESL: It seems you have a passion for cars, how did that start?
happy to give them an idea of how much they could expect to get?
DB: Yes. I can give them an idea over the phone, or I can pop out to visit them and give an, obligation free, opinion.
DB: It was easy really, my Father ran the family business so I grew up in the motor vehicle wholesale trade. I enjoyed the work and my hobby of motor car rallying and, over a period of more than 40 years, made lots of friends and regular customers.
ESL: People can also list their car on sites like Gum Tree and Carsales do you have any advice for them?
ESL: So you were able to mix work and pleasure?
DB: It’s certainly an option for people, but if they don’t know the industry they run the risk of pricing their car too low, or of not making it look its best before listing it.
DB: Absolutely. My hobby meant I learned a lot about cars and that made it easier for me to help my customers. I guess we were all winners.
ESL: If you see a really good car would you buy it yourself?
ESL: You mention Motor Vehicle Rallying. Do you have any special memories?
DB: The London to Sydney Motor Rally must be one of the highlights. We drove a 25 year old car over 30,000 kilometres in the harshest of conditions and learned a lot about ourselves and what a well engineered car can cope with. I also rallied in PNG driving for the PNG Industries Mazda importer. ESL: So you think a car’s not past it,
just because it’s 25 years old?
DB: Not at all. If a car is well engineered and has been well looked after it can have many years of useful life ahead of it. A dealer may say it has no value, but a 10 year old car with 100,000 kilometres on the clock is only middle aged. If it’s well engineered it will still run happily for another 100,000 kilometres and that’s another 10 years.
ESL: You talk about “Well engi-
neered”. Can you expand on that a bit?
DB: Certainly. In my mind “well engineered” doesn’t just mean it performs well, but that it is reliable, easy (and inexpensive) to service and that spare parts are readily available and don’t cost an arm and a leg. ESL: Are there any models that you
think particularly fit the bill?
DB: Lots of cars fit the bill, but the Toyota Corolla is a good example. There are currently over 2,800,000 Toyotas registered in Australia, so spare parts are readily available and lots of people know how to service them. This means
maintaining them costs less, and that means they fetch a better price when resold, particularly when resold privately and not just traded in. ESL: Since retiring I know you’ve
become involved in buying and selling cars. Do you have any tips for someone selling their car? DB: My biggest tip would be not to underestimate what your car is worth. It may not be worth much to a trader, but in the open market it can have a totally different value. ESL: If someone was thinking of sell-
ing a car like the Toyota, or Mazda you mentioned above would you be
DB: Most certainly. I’m happy to give them a price, and the reasons for it, and also give them time to shop around to make sure they feel it’s fair. If they decide to sell to me I can settle by Cash or Direct Bank Transfer, and make the sale as trouble free as possible. ESL: That sounds very fair. Is there
anything you would like to add?
DB: I’ve been around a while and have always been happy to share my knowledge and answer people’s questions. Part of the fun of rallying was meeting new people and working together. Now I’m retired I like to help people get a fair price for their car. It’s a great way to stay involved, meet new people, and keep in touch with the car industry.
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DIGGING UP THE PAST Edgecliff Automotive & Cooper Park Garage There seems to be evidence that what is now a purposebuilt car repair shop, was once the basement of the Cock’s Family Hotel on the corner of Lower Ocean Street, now Ocean Avenue and New South Head Road.
There was a cable tramway, opened in 1894, which ran from the bottom of King Street to Ocean Street. In 1898 an electric extension was introduced to from Ocean Street to Rose Bay. Before that, since 1880, there was a horse-drawn omnibus in action. The growing population of the Eastern Suburbs required more transport. The population of the Eastern Suburbs now has more transport with much higher horse power, mostly it’s private and sheltered in garages as far afield as Bondi Junction. And still there is the purpose-built garage in the same spot servicing the private transport. When you enter the Workshop, you know it is all about the cars. Everyone is about
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We care about you, your custom and your car. Joshua many times a day is heard to ask “how can I help?” When you bring your car in to either of the Workshops, you can count on Joshua and his team to deliver - often beyond your expectations.
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the cars – diagnostics, repairs, servicing, registration, the log book – all about the car. Your car is cared for at Edgecliff Automotive and it is handed back to you clean and shiny and running better. The other Workshop at Cooper Park, in a fabulous stone building on the cnr of Manning and Suttie Roads, has the same mindset – it is about your car. The seven
Part of the attention and care for your car and attention to you, the owner, is to remind you when your car is due for a service, and to be in touch a few weeks after your car has left the Workshop to be sure you have no concerns. We return your car washed and vacuumed and made as beautiful as possible. It takes a team to do the best work.
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