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The Art of Living Simply
Interior Designer
Laura Solensky $12.95 AUS (inc. GST)
home . interiors . garden . design
Creating the perfect indoor oasis
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It has everything you need but is also just a beautiful, basic little cottage.” – Claire Tinker, page 42
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CONTENTS 9 IN STYLE ele HOME checks out what's new in the world of home and design.
21 FRIENDS WITH FLORA One vintage Italian flower truck, two best friends and a shared dream.
74 THE ART OF LIVING SIMPLY Writer and photographer Jodi Wilson talks about living simply.
10 EAT Check out the delicious homemade treats at Eudlo General Store, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
24 FEATURE ARTIST Yarra Ranges based artist, Carolyne Hallum.
84 THE PLANT RUNNER Create your very own indoor oasis.
11 SPECIAL GIFTS FOR MUM Find that special gift for the mum in your life. 16 VISIT Grandvewe Farm, Tasmania, showcases the best in sheep milk produce.
28 THE THREE BIRDS Meet Erin, Bonnie and Lana, the triple threat design influencers. 41 HOMES TO LOVE Three unique homeowners from around the world showcase their beautiful homes.
89 IN THE KITCHEN The latest in good food and drink. 90 POSTCODE Orange, New South Wales
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We are lucky enough to go to work each day with our best friends, with the support of a fabulous team and to do what we love.”
IMAGE: Chris Warnes
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early five years ago, interior designer, Laura Solensky and her husband, Ryan, came across a listing for a foreclosure sale and as soon as she saw it, Laura knew it was the one. “We were living in our first apartment and had begun dreaming of buying our first home. We had six months left on the lease, so we were not quite ready, but I was always checking the listings. It was the week of Christmas when it was listed, and I knew right away I wanted it. It had amazing potential and resale value, which was the goal. Fix it up, live there for a few years and then sell it. It was more than a starter so I knew it would be somewhere we could stay longer if we needed to. We ended up calling the day after Christmas to go see it and placed an offer that day. It was a bit of back and forth as a bidding war ensued, but we won! And the funniest part- it was less than a mile from our apartment.” Laura, Ryan and their two dogs, Henley and Pete, moved in and began renovating every room in the house. The home was a mess, so the renovation was top to bottom including new flooring, paint and wallpaper, new kitchen, and bathrooms. Luckily, Laura had the design know-how while Ryan had the building skills to bring Laura’s ideas to life. Laura began to share her creative journey on Instagram and from there she has built a loyal following who visit her grid to experience her world of colour, pattern and textures which she mixes with traditional, a style that Laura calls Grandmillennial. “My style is traditional with a twist. I love the layers of a room and bringing in textures, patterns and colours. I think your home should feel personal to you and make you happy. It is the place we make so many of our most cherished memories. I want to set the scene for that!”
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When I walk into a room and see a colour or pattern I love, it instantly brightens my mood. I don’t think people understand the importance our environment has on our mental and emotional health.” 57
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COLOUR INSPIRATION Dulux Mt Aspiring
Dulux Domino
Dulux Natural White
Simone and Ben had brass wall lights seen throughout the home designed and made in Bali.
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IMAGE: Chris Warnes from Three Birds Renovations: Dream Home How-To. How-To. - Murdoch Books.