Est Magazine #13

ISSUE #13 2014

Ignite

Passion with Design

copenhagen

collection

Contents | Regulars

07 Editor’s Letter

10 Editors Pick

12 SHOP

The Art of Prioritise

Design Source

Accessories as Accents

22 REAL OR REPLICA

12 TREND REPORT

31 ATELIER

The Eames Lounge Chair

Copenhagen Contagion

Take a Trip

72 TRAVEL

82 Food

88 BLOG LOVE

Sydney Guide

Citizen Cacao

Aesthetically Driven...

BARAZZA MADE TO MEASURE. Barazza is award-winning design and functionality. Made in Italy for over 40 years.

Barazza’s Made to Measure offers a unique ability to seamlessly incorporate cooktops, sinks and accessories into a stainless steel benchtop. It gives the designer the ultimate freedom to create a functional piece for the kitchen, which boasts an unrivalled minimalist elegance. Exclusive to Abey Australia. – Barazza Made to Measure

www.abey.com.au

est ISSUE #13 2014

Contents | Features 41 Military Precision Australia With an accomplished design background in architecture, fashion and restaurants and rugs, Piero Gesualdi has drawn on his design skills and expertise to apply his instinct for structure to his inner city warehouse style home where classic design meets dramatic sense of proportion.

46 A Brave New World Holland Wanting to welcome visitors to her homeland of Holland, Saskia Hurd developed a hostel for travellers, where she brought a building back to life while creating an opportunity for young designers to showcase their talents for creative design on a tight budget.

56 More than Meets the Eye Australia Modern Australian living in a bayside suburb called for a collaborative effort of both architect and interior designer to create a family home that can withstand the rigours of an active family life as well as the test of time with a modern, contemporary design.

est ISSUE #13 2014

Editor’s Letter We’re almost halfway through the year and I still feel like I’ve not yet had time to sharpen my pencil and crack the spine of a fresh new notebook to welcome it.

Sure the New Year started with a bang as we watched the fireworks over Sydney Harbour, but I feel like we were already running the race before 2014 had started and we’ve been sprinting ever since.

ARTWORK Lindsay Blamey

It seems I am not alone either in my exasperation of the short days that come with long lists of work commitments to get through. Whether in the office or in the home, the general consensus amongst everyone I speak to is a unanimous belief that life is running faster than our Nikeshod feet can keep up with.

Faced with too many choices in the Est headquarters on a daily basis, we’re now going to try and practice what we preach.

We’re working towards creating Est editions on a more frequent basis, making them available in bite-sized pieces for you to consume. We’re here to help you with the choices you face so we would love to hear from you about how you like to read Est and what you would like to read more of, so please feel free to write to us and share your thoughts. We’ll be sure to add you to our top 3 tasks of the day!

So what to do? We think Yvette Caprioglio, our Est sub editor, has the most practical solution; the idea of the Top 3. If you have a list as long as your arm of things to get done today, just focus on the top three on the list and do those. If you are trying to renovate a home and have to choose tiles for the bathroom, a tap for the kitchen, or a paint colour for the hallway, choose three alternatives and whittle it down to one. Narrow down your choices and you will not only feel like you’re making progress, you really will be.

Sian MacPherson Editor in Chief

Sustainability driven innovation

VALCUCINE.COM

NOW ON DISPLAY

MELBOURNE 173-177 Barkly Avenue Burnley VIC 3121 P 03 9429 8888 F 03 9429 6966 COMING SOON

SYDNEY PYD Building 197 Young Street Waterloo NSW 2017 P 02 8396 8700 F 02 9690 2804

Valcucine are true artisans of kitchen living. Their mission is to achieve a perfect combination of sustainability, ergonomics and design. Rogerseller will translate your vision utilising the mix of Valcucine’s passion to provide an exclusive kitchen solution.

est GLOBAL LIVING WITH AN AUSTRALIAN TWIST

Editor in Chief Sian MacPherson sian@estmagazine.com.au Creative Director Lisa sheard production@estmagazine.com.au Sub editor Yvette Caprioglio production@estmagazine.com.au advertising lyndsay hunter advertising@estmagazine.com.au

Contributers FASHION Khaseem Warren. PHOTOGRAPHY Marjon Hoogervorst, Robyn Lea, Gyrithe Lemche, Shannon McGrath, Rochelle Seator, Toby Scott. PRODUCTION Marina Cukeric, Danielle Nichols.

FOOD Lee Blaylock. STYLING Kate Wood, Anouk B. WORDS Francesca Carter, Cara Gillespie, Danielle Nichols. travel Tash Sefton and Elle Ferguson.

ON THE COVER

PHOTOGRAPHY Gyrithe Lemche. STYLING Kate Wood. location Warehouse in Copenhagen. Skandinavisk Page 34.

PHOTOGRAPHY Gyrithe Lemche

ENQUIRIES

Editorial editorial@estmagazine.com.au Production production@estmagazine.com.au Advertising advertising@estmagazine.com.au

CONNECT

lindsay blamey Personal Universe Still Life II

IRO Beige-Grey Wool Natasha Jacket

Jaime Hayon ‘Frames’ rattan chair George Jenson Ilse Collection

functional form Creating order in the midst of chaos is not as hard as it would at first seem. Pieces that fulfil a function of creating organisation while looking beautiful are the answer for every discerning home.

BY Sian MacPherson

Lassen ML42 Oak Stool

by Mogens Lassen

est REGULAR SHOP

Groupwork

Lee Bong-ju Meditation Bowl

Simplify Bathroom Set

Punt Plateau Storage Unit

Helmet Lang Cropped skinny jeans

moleskin Travelteq Note Book Cover

Celine Phantom Bag

Scholten + Baijings ‘Solid Patterns’ Geometric engraved marble table

ROBERT CLERGERIE Leather colourblocked

DRIES VAN NOTEN Point-Top sunglasses

TOM BINNS Barricade Babe Necklace

SASS & BIDE Oh Yeah! beaded clutch

Yves Saint Laurent Signature high heel, leather laced suede bootie MATHEW WILLIAMSON Embellished suede clutch

bright new things Honing your individual look is the ticket to lasting style, but.... referencing trends is where the fun lies. And what better way than with an accessories fix. Updated classics, glitter, sport luxe, embellishment and bold flourishes are our new season must-haves.

BY Khaseem Warren

MUI MUI Musical-Note ballet flats

est REGULAR SHOP

Saint Laurent Lavaliere in micro polka dot

COUNTRY ROAD Comma scarf

MAGNIFIQUE Dita sunglasses

L’Autre CHOSE Glitter Mary-Janes

ACNE Pistol Sh boots

ISABEL MARANT Fuji shell bracelet

ELIZABETH & JAMES Perforated Cynni sling

‘Growth’ 2011 by Melanie Moczarski

est REGULAR Atelier

TAKE A TRIP Original and distinctive like the artists he represents, Tripoli Patterson isn’t your average New York art dealer.

PHOTOGRAPHY & WORDS Robyn Lea Production Marina Cukeric

‘Wind Chop IV’ 2008 by James de Pasquale

A bright kitchen table in Trip’s Hampton’s home

Opening nights at Tripoli Gallery always draw hundreds of guests, all keen to see what the young, optimistic gallerist chooses to show next.

Twenty-nine year-old Trip Patterson has an impressive artistic pedigree. He’s also both an accomplished professional surfer (with surfboards produced for him for him by Herbie Fletcher and Julian Schnabel) and a Hamptons gallery owner, with an enviable stable of artists.

Initially exhibiting out of friends’ galleries and even the occasional barn, his eponymous space, the Tripoli Gallery of Contemporary Art, was opened in Southampton in 2009.

Patterson’s achievements aren’t the only differentiating factors at play though. Wearing sneakers, jeans and sporting a voluminous Afro, he provides a stark contrast to the polished Hamptonites that abound. And he’s decidedly instinctual when recruiting talent, guided more by a connection to the art and the person creating

it, rather than by their name or brand. “I need to get a feeling from the work that registers in me,” says Trip.

Born in Sag Harbor, the gallerist grew up in an artistic mileu. His parents were introduced to each other by Lisa de Kooning, Salvador Dali loaned Trip’s father his suit for the wedding and after he was born, Lisa became Trip’s godmother. Vivid childhood memories include playing with Lisa’s pet pig Wilbur, while William de Kooning painted nearby. “Her house was incredible and part of how we grew up was around people like that, who were very much centered in that art world,” says Trip. Yet, he seems genuinely impervious to the grandeur of such an association. “Well I think a lot of it has to do with being born out here. This whole area was very much an artists’ community before it was the hoity toighty Hamptons thing.”

Detail of ‘Xing Xing’ 2012 by Lola Schnabel

Artwork left to right - ‘Las Amigas del Placer’ 2010 by Felix Bonilla Gerena, ‘The Philosopher’ 2012,

by Lautaro Cuttica

“I mean, all the openings are pretty big because it’s a celebration!

And when you have an opening for an artist here, you have to start it all off with a celebration!”

While based in the Hamptons for many of his formative years, Trip was brought up to believe that the world was his home. After his parents split when he was four, Trip and his siblings Ruby, Matisse and Jake (Yung Jake), lived abroad with their mother. “She wanted to instill different cultures in us; so that we weren’t trapped in one place,” he says.

Given his upbringing and the artistic influences that surrounded him, it’s surprising that Trip chose to curate not create, but having become used to being in the spotlight as a pro surfer, he relished turning the cards. Since his first show at the age of 20, he’s exhibited the work of a range of local and internationally-based artists

including Melanie Moczarski, Clifford Ross, Linda Alpern and Ross Bleckner.

One of his recent solo shows featured the paintings of local artist Eric Freeman, whose contemporary take on colour-field work has attracted global collectors for its mesmerizing quality. For Trip, being surrounded by the work for the two-month show had a profound effect.

“Initially they seem pretty and perfect but the more you sit with them, the more you learn the dynamic and depth that they have. They’re not just on the surface, they’re very deep and very developed. And it’s almost like they have a life field, and that’s a huge accomplishment,” he says.

Also on Trip’s roster is another local, Darius Yektai, whose father Manoucher, is a poet and artist that played an active role in the abstract expressionist movement and still retains his studio on the south fork of Long Island. The Bridgehamptonbased artist had a similar upbringing to Trip’s and their shared experiences ensured a natural connection between them. “Darius has also grown up out here and been surrounded by art and trained as a painter his whole life. He has a strong recognition of that traditional style of oil painting, but he brings new, honest curves into his work,” says Trip.

Opening nights at Tripoli Gallery always draw hundreds of guests, all keen to see what the young, optimistic gallerist chooses to show next.

“I mean, all the openings are pretty big because it’s a celebration! And when you have an opening for an artist here, you have to start it all off with a celebration!”

Detail. ‘I’ll Pray for You if You Pray for M’, 2011 by Lautaro Cuttica

REAL or REPLICA DESIGNERS Charles and Ray Eames | WORDS Cara Gillespie

est REGULAR REAL OR REPLICA

the Eames LoungE chair & ottoman “Comfortable and un-desginy’ ...Ray Eames

In high demand since its debut at the ‘Home’ show with Arlene Francis in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is arguably the most recognisable and identifiable design by Charles and Ray Eames sold around the world.

The renowned husband and wife team are considered two of the most influential designers of the modern world with their pieces having become icons of the 20th century. Housed in collections at MoMA, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan, the original designs are considered classics of the modern age. However, there can be no denying either that the Eames designs are also the most commonly replicated and prolifically copied designs sold on todays market.

Unveiled at the Home show in 1956, the remarkable looking Lounge Chair was the first of its kind.

Wanting to design a chair to resemble ‘the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt,’ Charles Eames was mostly concerned with wanting to create a ‘special refuge from the strains of everyday living’ while being accessible to anyone that liked it. In a letter to her husband, Ray Eames described the chair and ottoman as ‘comfortable and un-designy’.

Eames Lounge Chair Debut in 1956

“a special refuge from the strains of modern living.�

Image courtesy of c + m studio

IMAGES © Herman miller

As a product of its time in the 1950’s, the Eames Lounge was originally designed using veneers made of Brazillian rosewood, an unsustainable and endangered species. With a better understanding of environmental design today the chair, while still hand made, uses santos palisander, a timber that while resembles the look of rosewood, is produced in sustainably farmed forests. The original use of aniline leather too has made way for leathers that wear better and hold their colour for a lifetime. The result of today’s modern technology meeting with mid century design means that the Eames Lounge is very much a piece of furniture that can be handed down the line from generation to generation.

Designed and manufactured with absolute craftsmanship, there are several ways to know real from replica:

TimbeR The chair is made with a 7ply choice of five veneers in either an oiled finish or a lacquer. Natural cherry, walnut, santos palisander, white ash and ebony.

Leather The cushions are individually upholstered in quality grade calf leather that will hold its colour.

Hardware Has adjustable stainless steel glides with back braces in die cast aluminum and natural rubber shock mounts.

Ergonomics 6-inch-thick urethane foam cushions with the seat tilted at a 15-degree angle to take weight off the lower spine.

The base chair has a swivel mechanism.

Price See Herman Miller.

Manufacturing of the Eames Lounge Chair by Vitra, Germany, in 2011

est REGULAR TREND REPORT

copenhagen contagion As the world looks to Copenhagen to lead the way in design for both interiors and furniture, we asked our stylist on the ground Kate Wood to style and photograph the works of five emerging designers making waves in the local scene of the world’s most stylish capital city.

PHOTOGRAPHY Gyrithe Lemche | WORDS Kate Wood & Yvette Caprioglio | STYLING Kate Wood

Nynne Rosenvinge Nynne Rosenvinge has always been creative through her illustrations and paintings, but it was not until several people asked if they could buy her work, that she began to build a business.

Her work is often characterized by being minimalist, non-figurative and contemporary and she integrates elements from paintings into illustrations and vice versa, creating a unique and personal expression. Like so many artists, she draws her inspiration from the surroundings in which she lives, including children’s drawings, the colour of the sky and sometimes, even old torn walls.

Her work is found in design stores both in Denmark and abroad and on the subject of life outside of Denmark, Nynne genuinely believes that the Danish design market can afford to be a bit more daring. “As designers, Danes can learn more from foreign artists who often have a more daring and colorful expression,� she says.

Copenhanger Lise Vilslev and Mathilde Møberg founded Copenhanger in 2013 to fill a gap in the market for a product that didn’t already exist – a coat rack that didn’t require any wall or floor space.

Like many modern urban homes around the world, space is at a premium in Copenhagen, so design and functionality were the duo’s top priorities when it came to designing their floating wood coat stand, which effortlessly hangs from a ceiling by a leather cord.

Both Lise and Mathilde believe that good design should always be functional and aesthetic. “We are so fortunate to have grown up in a country with such a strong design tradition, where design itself is part of our cultural heritage, ” they explain. “Our brand is inspired by everyday life.”

Skandinavisk Established by English duo Shaun Russell and Gerry Kingham who both coincidentally fell in love with two blonde Scandinavian girls over a decade ago, Skandinavisk was created in the summer of 2012 with an idea to celebrate the Scandinavian lifestyle through products, experiences and design.

Part of the Scandinavian lifestyle involves burning candles and drinking coffee - lots of it and the current collection continues this story of candlelight and cosiness with a series of handmade coffee cups, fika plates, and five gentle scents of Scandinavia.

Scandinavian life is definitely contagious and Shaun Russell now considers himself a true Copenhagener at heart. “Copenhagen is a very special city for many reasons and for a young urban-oriented family such as mine, I struggle to think of a better place to live,� says Russell.

Bruunmunch Partners Jacob S. Munch and Henrik J. Bruun had no experience in the design industry when they began their business Bruunmunch in 2010.

Instead, they shared a vision of making quality, handmade furniture at affordable prices, made in Denmark of course.

Munch’s take on the Danish design scene is that new avenues for design are needed. “I think the Danish design scene is a bit sleepy, so we need to look further for new companies and designers,” he says.

Munch and Bruun’s most recent coffee table collection, the ‘PLAY’ series, is inspired by 1950s design and features retro style modern coffee tables made from interchangeable solid wood bases and laminate tops. It’s no accident they’re a favourite of design lovers everywhere.

Anour Arash Nourinejad is fuelled by a desire to preserve Danish crafts of the past and the dying trades of his forebears. Driven by a quest to improve the life cycle of designed products, the architect established his own design company, Anour in 2007. “My ambition is to make products that last a lifetime. I think the future trend will be to own less but strive for better,” he explains.

Anour is the Farsi word for ‘light’, so it’s little wonder that the jewel in the crown of Anour’s collection is the A_Light pendant. It’s clean and timeless design and classic sensibilities have ensured that this light will outlast any passing trend or fad. Having grown to include two new pendants in a choice of three of four arms, a wall-mounted gallery light and more recently a desk lamp, it’s clear the future looks bright for this Copenhagenbased designer.

est feature Australia

military precision A Melbourne architect’s ability to find a silver lining when faced with a property that is a blank canvas, has become a well-honed skill.

PRODUCTION & WORDS Danielle Nichols PHOTOGRAPHY Toby Scott

In 2001 architect Piero Gesualdi saw beyond the neglected state of this 1935 former Fitzroy Army Drill Hall and instead saw a place he could call home. From the outside, the building’s tell tale signs as a one time military base combined with a blend of Art Deco features, reveals very little about the elegant residence Gesualdi has created for himself within.

The most defining statement of the architect’s home is undoubtedly the three storey high sculpted staircase, complete with an arresting 12 metre wall, papered with an image of Michelangelo’s David that looms regally above it all. If first impressions count for anything, then this is sure to inspire absolute awe in anyone who visits here. Original leadlight cabinetry is mixed with dark wood paneling, beveled glass doors and a stone fireplace to exude both a masculine feel and old world charm in the remarkably grand ground floor.

In a home where clearly no detail has been left to chance, Gesualdi’s consideration of light

and the play of it on angles within every room have ensured the home is an ever-changing environment, depending on the time of day and the weather at play outside. Taking pride of place at the centre of this home’s heart is the kitchen designed by Gesualdi who, as the consummate cook, had the entire cabinetry custom built in Italy.

While the surfaces and appliances are all made from stainless steel, the shelving and drawers are lined in wood, with each drawer featuring a meticulously-designed customized cut out for every cooking utensil. The absence of door hardware and handles adds to the kitchen’s clean, streamlined look, while the adjustable range-hood can be altered by the flick of a switch allowing it to retreat snuggly into the ceiling cavity, hidden from view.

As the founder and designer of World Weave Rugs, Gesualdi uses his instinct for structure and geometry for his rug collection in the same way he has designed his home.

It’s easy to see what can be achieved when you merge this architect’s inspiring repertoire of skills; a labour of love that he calls home.

est feature Holland

a Brave New World In 2010 in the middle of the global financial crisis, Saskia Hurd made one of the most difficult decisions of her life; to quit her high-paying job as a strategy consultant in The Netherlands and pursue her dream of opening up a hostel.

STYLING Anouk B | WORDS Francesca Carter PHOTOGRAPHY Marjon Hoogervorst

A bedstee, a bed built into the wall of a living room, makes for a bright reading nook by day.

A bedroom that doubles up as a home gym.

For as long as she can remember, Saskia has loved traveling. Her childhood was spent growing up in Amsterdam, London, Nashville and this nomadic existence continued during her university years, with Saskia spending time in Australia, Asia and South America.

After university, Saskia found a job that quenched her thirst for travel. Racking up an impressive collection of passport stamps, Saskia traveled to parts of Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

However, after a while, reality began to sink in and Saskia grew tired of living out of a suitcase.

Although she loved the experience of meeting new people, Saskia began to crave stability, comfort, friends and family. “The seed that was planted in me years ago of needing to explore, gather new experiences, meet great people and find inspiration in the small things around me needed to grow,” says Saskia.

And so Hello I’m Local was born. Situated in Haarlem, a small city east of Amsterdam, Hello I’m

Local is a boutique hostel with an emphasis on local culture. Aimed at the sort of holidaymaker that views accommodation as more then just a bed for the night, Hello I’m Local offers 12 different bedrooms, each with its own theme based on local Haarlem or northern Netherlands history, from a Baroque still-life painting, to an old Haarlem drugstore and a favourite Dutch children’s game.

“I wanted to educate people about The Netherlands in an organic way,” says Saskia. “Everybody that works with us has a story and is from the area, as are the furnishings and fittings. We’ve tried to collect interior furniture, food and drinks that we think are worth sharing.”

The hostel site was originally occupied by four derelict buildings, owned by the government, which stood vacant for 23 years due to restrictions and heritage overlays.

Upon finding the site, Saskia worked closely with Stadsherstel Amsterdam, to bring the buildings back to life.

When designing the interiors of the hostel, Saskia came up with a black and white colour palette, inspired by artworks painted by the Dutch masters during the Dutch Golden Age. With strong base colours, Saskia then went searching for pieces which each had a story.

The Ondergeschoven Kindje room, which translates to ‘a tucked away child’, features an old-fashioned bedstee. A bedstee was a bed built into the wall of a living room, which can be closed up during the day. Its advantage was that you didn’t have to build a separate bedroom.

In this room, underneath the bedstee, there is a slide-out draw called a Rolkoesten, that can sleep one or two small children. To make the room even more authentic, Saskia has found

a pair of original cupboard doors from an old farmhouse and has decorated the room with Delfts Blauw ceramics.

The dorm room also features Bedstee bunk beds, which were designed by 3rd year students of the HMC Wood and Furniture College in Amsterdam. In February 2012, Saskia set up a design competition so young designers could showcase their talents – for many it was their first opportunity to work with a real client and a budget.

“I wanted to give these students a chance to work on a project that was really going to happen,” says Saskia. “It was really inspiring to see them at work. I had a tight budget and many of them were surprised at how much you can accomplish with so little. It makes you even more creative.”

Other creative initiatives included transforming tin coffee jars into contemporary night lamps and a feature wall made from wooden cooking moulds. The hostel’s 91 ceiling lamps are all 1970s vintage and the floors of the communal spaces feature a distinctive Herringbone brick pattern, as often seen on the pavements of the Netherlands.

In the communal living room, Saskia has included three 1950s hairdresser chairs, which sit elegantly next to a collection of vintage Formica chairs.

“I just love people walking in and commenting that the chairs their grandma had in her home look really cool here,” says Saskia.

Hello I’m Local is an intangible mix of all things old and new and for Saskia, it combines the best parts of traveling, without having to leave home. The result is an exquisite hostel layered with meaning, memory and stories.

Hello I’m Local

Spiegelstraat 4 2011 BP Haarlem The Netherlands T: +31 (0)23 844 6916

The bright loft acts as a haven for both children and adults alike.

est feature Australia

more than meets the eye For this Edwardian home in the bayside suburb of Elwood in Melbourne, a small team of design professionals came together to collaborate on the remodelling of a modern family home.

WORDS Francesca Carter | PHOTOGRAPHY Shannon McGrath

A pared back kitchen uses character using shiplap cabinetry painted in shale grey and oversized sliding barn style doors to the pantry to create character.

The contemporary renovation of this four bedroom home is the result of a unique collaboration between architect Kathryn Robson of Robson Rak Architects, interior designer Susie Cohen of Made by Cohen and interior stylist Danika Rehfisch of Joan & Veda Interior Styling who also happens to be the client.

When Danika, her husband Paul Graham and their two children Zac, 12 and Josh, 11 and their dog Toby moved into the house five years ago, it was dark and pokey, set on a sloping block with almost no relationship to its north-facing back garden.

“Architecturally it was a dream house to work on because of its sloping site,” says architect Kathryn. “One of the first things we looked at was lowering the back section of the house by half a metre, creating a greater connection to the garden and generous ceiling heights.”

The existing back bathroom and kitchen were replaced with a big open plan kitchen, living and dining area that seamlessly spills out to the

A ‘Tufty Time’ sofa anchors the large open plan living and dining room that flows on from the kitchen.

north-facing garden, designed by landscape architect Kate Patterson.

Part of Kathryn and Susie’s brief was to create two more bedrooms for the boys which they did by reimagining an existing attic. Kathryn cleverly integrated two bedrooms and a large teenage retreat into the roofline.

To add an element of surprise, the space has bright green carpet that captures a sense of playfulness and youth, while creating a sharp contrast with the fresh white walls and the exposed roof beams and rafters.

A separate library now includes a floor-toceiling built-in bookshelf, where accumulated possessions are displayed. As an avid treasure hunter and design enthusiast, Danika has a fascinating collection of vintage and contemporary pieces that includes everything from ceramics to the first book she ever received from her father. Time spent living in Thailand and extensive travel has also seen the couple

“Architecturally it was a dream house to work on...” acquire all sorts of treasures and relics including stones from the Egyptian Pyramids and minerals.

“The bookshelf gave us an opportunity to consolidate what we have to a more intimate part of the house and it now stands as a work of art,” says Danika. This intimate room also features contemporary and vintage furniture pieces such as the Gervasoni Ghost sofa and a white chair found by Danika in an antique shop on the Mornington Peninsula.

The back living area gives a nod to its period heritage with a window seat set beneath a large picture window, while other heritage references include the pale oak floorboards which run the length of the house, textured brick walls, and

the Cheminees Philippe fireplace, which almost disappears into an existing wall.

This back area also features an interesting amalgamation of contemporary and classic furniture pieces.

Gold Tom Dixon vessels sit effortlessly alongside son Zac’s colourful sculptures, while the yellow Halcyon Lake rug contrasts beautifully with Danika’s collection of mismatched chairs.

A Fama stool adds texture to the room and the round shape correlates to the When Objects Work ‘Primitive Bowl’, which proudly sits on the dining table. The ‘Tufty-Too’ Sofa by Patricia Urquiola visually anchors the room, giving it a weight against the more delicate and finely crafted artworks and objects.

Elegant without being extravagant and simple without being minimalist, this home reflects the lives of its inhabitants in a way that will truly stand the test of time.

get the look

Create your own take on modern Australian living with a home that embraces the light while using a blend of international designer pieces with local favourite Australian design finds.

FLOs Tab Floor Lamp

IKO Dining Table

Jessica Zoob Cushion

colin Pennock ‘Wayfarer’

TOM DIXON Bash vessel Canary home Cushion

cadrys Nomad Rug

&Tradition Fly Chair

est REGULAR TRAVEL

est

guide

Known for their love of ripped denim shorts (Elle) and cropped fitted jackets with dark tousled hair (Tash), Elle Ferguson and Tash Sefton of cult blog theyallhateus.com give us the head’s up on the low down of their hometown Sydney. A city by the water.

WORDS Tash Sefton and Elle Ferguson

eat 1. Jackies At the Intersection in Paddington, an iconic café run by an iconic Sydneysider.

2. The Boathouse in Balmoral Set right on the utterly blissful beach at Balmoral.

3. North Bondi Fish Watch the waves or watch the action inside.

Like everything in Bondi, NBF is buzzing.

drink Pressed Juices Bondi beach. Fresh juice and fresh air.

Perfect.

Bondi Icebergs Bar For the quintessential Bondi view.

Est loves...

sleep

1. RockRidge Palm Beach 1940’s style beach villa on the cliff tops above the Pacific Ocean. Let the waves rock you to sleep.

2. Harbour Rocks Hotel Stay amongst all the action with the Museum of Contemporary Art at your doorstep, the ferries, and ofcorse the Opera House.

3. Park hyatt Sitting beneath the Harbour Bridge expect to share the rooftop pool with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Elle MacPherson but not necessarily at the same time...

Papi Chulo, Manly Wharf

Est loves...

Homeware Hunting 1. Pond Mosman For a little scandinavian style mixed with refined rustic artifacts and curio’s.

Check out the fashion store too for a well curated selection of designer brands such as Iro, Superfine, and Ellery.

2. Les Interieurs African tribal with a french flair. We love the oversized black and white photogrpahy and lantern lighting.

3. White Home A one stop shop for ceramics, oversized timber platters, pure linen sheets and marble dishes.

Rockridge Palm Beach

Pond Mosman

eat 1. Buon Ricordo Italians do it better, especially this truffle egg pasta.

2. Chica Bonita Everyone’s mad about Mexican, make sure you order the Jimmy Jangers.

3. The Boathouse palm beach What’s not to love about fish and chips on the beach?

drinK 1. Market Lane Cafe Large soy latte everyday.

2. PURE For the best mango smoothie.

3. Papi Chulo Vodka Martin, very dry, 2 olives, harbourside.

North Bondi Fish

Les Interieurs

Park Hyatt

See 1. Wet ‘n’ Wild I recently went there and had the best time with my family. It’s so fun being a kid again.

2. Taronga Zoo The view while saying hello to a giraffe is spectacular.

3. Barrenjoey Lighthouse A walk at Palm Beach – in a word, stunning.

Est loves...

1. Jonah’s Palm Beach Lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Palm Beach.

Jonah’s Palm Beach

Barrenjoey Lighthouse.

est REGULAR FOOD

citizen cacao Food stylist Lee Blaylock was blown away after eating her first Citizen Cacao sugar free raw chocolate bar at Pope Joan in Brunswick. Intrigued by both the concept and the taste of raw chocolate, Lee took it upon herself to find out more about the brand Citizen Cacao and it’s creator Georgie Castle.

PRODUCTION Lee Blaylock PHOTOGRAPHY Rochelle Seator

When did you first start making raw chocolate?

I learned my craft on the bad streets of Williamsburg Brooklyn, working for an artisanal chocolate company 6 years ago. I couldn’t believe that you could achieve those kinds of flavours and textures from the three main ingredients, cacao, cacao butter and coconut when mixed with agave or coconut nectar for a little natural sweetness. Cacao is one of nature’s BEST super foods - stuffed full of antioxidants and magnesium, not to mention anandamide, also known as the bliss chemical which makes chocolate so good!

Fabulous name “Citizen Cacao” is there any back ground to this?

The name arrived via a long story, the most important part of which stems from a sincere philosophy that we all want to belong to something; we seek community, which in my opinion is a broader descriptor for Love.

What’s next for Citizen?

I am working on my wrapping skills so look out for some Citizen Cocao ‘to go’. I have some Hot Chocolate mixes on the go and feel as though something will end up ‘dipped’ - though one can never be sure!

Citizen can be found in a growing number of cafes and grocers around Melbourne

Georgie Castle

1. Hams and Bacon // Pope Joan, Brunswick East.

2. Tomboy Cafe, Collingwood.

3. Proud Mary Coffee, Collingwood.

4. Silo, City Central.

5. Cheerio, Richmond.

6. Spring Street Grocer, City.

7. Vegetable Connection, Fitzroy.

IMAGES VIA love aesthetics

IMAGES VIA sight unseen

IMAGES VIA weekday carnival

est REGULAR LOVE

Blog Love Dedicated to keeping her readers up to date on all the design world has to offer, we asked Jaime Derringer of Design Milk to share with us where she goes to find a daily dose of inspiration and information.

Love Aesthetics Minimalism is my first love and Ivania Carpio knows how to do it right.

From fashion to home decor to DIY, this is a visual wonderland of black, white and gray. I envision that in another life I might want to be reborn as her. I especially love her creative yet easy-to-do DIYs that range from designy manicures to home decor to jewelry. And it all seems very attainable.

Sight Unseen These two ladies do an amazing job of curating fantastic content, tours, interviews and they now even have an online shop and a yearly design show. I’m most envious of some of their most recent interviews with Jill Wenger (owner of Totokaelo) and a house tour with Iacoli & McAllister. I admire and respect their appreciation for all things off the beaten path.

Weekday carnival This blog has some of the best modern DIYs and the blogger, Riika, also designs some beautiful, graphic posters and such. I enjoy seeing vignettes and portions of her home that incorporate some of her DIYs in addition to really cool contemporary Scandinavian brands like ferm LIVING.