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EDITOR’S LETTER TEAM + COVER

WELCOME TO WINTER … is it just me or is it a little chillier than normal this year?

Luckily, we have plenty to keep you cosy in this special ‘Home Comforts’ edition.

Let’s start with the stunning cover shot, which was styled by the team behind Brisbane Fashion Festival.

This popular event returns to the city in August, and inside we preview this year’s program and give you a sneak peek at which designers and retailers are bringing their styles to the runway (a little hint, the gorgeous green dress Katie models on the cover is from Samantha Ogilvie).

Katie is also wearing an amazing necklace by renowned Brisbane jewellery designer Margot McKinney.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Margot for our City Icon profile ahead of the opening of her much-anticipated exhibition World of Wonder: Margot McKinney at Museum of Brisbane and she has such a fascinating story to tell.

Speaking of stories, our main feature in this edition is record-breaking author John Grisham.

Inspired by the real-life dramas that played out in the courtroom, this former lawyer has sold over 300 million copies worldwide, including no less than 28 consecutive number one fiction bestsellers over the past three decades.

Now, moving on to the rest of the magazine.

As mentioned, this is our Home Comforts edition so our special advertising feature is filled with everything you need to give your living spaces a makeover … we are talking furniture, flooring, artworks, kitchen design, décor items and much, much more.

Our contributors have been busy as well with Marj heading to Tasmania’s ‘wild west’ for a well-earned break, Tony taste testing some of Australia’s superluxe red wines and Adam offering some timely advice when it comes to your winter fitness regime.

Finally, if you are looking for a really fun way to warm up, why not enter our latest competition.

Our friends at D-Still Drinkware are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a cocktail making class for 10 people, complete with complimentary nibbles and a take home 3-piece cocktail kit. Details are on page 24.

Good luck.

PUBLISHER Clare E. Urwin | Sanctuary Cove Publishing GROUP EDITOR Rhonda Oxnam

GENERAL MANAGER Bryan Oram BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Nathan Lister

BRAND AMBASSADOR & PRESENTER Brooke Lowther

ACCOUNTS MANAGER Kirsty Carberry FOOD & WINE CONTRIBUTORS Tony Harper, Marj Osborne MOTORING CONTRIBUTOR Chris Nixon

PHOTOGRAPHY Daniel McClifty, Steven Grevis, Luke Kenny EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Nick Nichols, Steve Hunt, Jason Murakami & Ron Behlau, Adam Berry DESIGN listercreative

SOCIAL MEDIA DocRox Communication

Cove magazine is published and owned by Sanctuary Cove Publishing P.O. Box 252 Sanctuary Cove, Qld, Australia 4212

COVER Katie Kugis from Chic Brisbane wears Samantha Ogilvie dress; Margot McKinney jewellery and Maryon’s shoes. Issada Cosmetics and Schwarzkopf Professional. Styling: Kimberly Gardner. Photography: Richard Smith. Location: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City.

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NEWS AND VIEWS

Fit for The King

Baz Luhrmann and a star-studded cast recently hit the red carpet on the Gold Coast to premiere his latest cinematic masterpiece, Elvis. Oozing statement cool, the Oscar-winning director wore an irreplaceable bespoke Calleija ring named Viva. Fit for the King himself, the spectacular Viva ring was designed by Calleija artisans to emulate Elvis' identifiable style. Handcrafted in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum and adorned with sparkling White and Black Diamonds, Viva celebrates the brilliance of Elvis’ legacy. As the Elvis movie was filmed in Australia, Calleija artisans paid homage to its production origins by featuring an incredibly rare 0.78ct Australian Argyle Pink Tender Diamond in the centre. Calleija invites you to view this iconic and rare piece of natural history at their Marina Mirage boutique on level one. calleija.com

Sport-chic chronograph

Tudor Black Bay Chrono in steel and yellow gold. RRP $9,860 tudorwatch.com

Fast-paced Pilates

Now open at Harbour Point Hope Island, Studio Pilates can help you achieve healthy posture, great balance and strength. Their fast-paced, 40-minute sciencebased workouts will keep you challenged mentally and physically while the innovative digital technology and world-class instructors promise the individual focus of a personal training session in a fun, relaxed environment. Whether you are new to Pilates or already experienced, there is a class for you. studiopilates.com/studios/hope-island

Prepare the Petals

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has unveiled a month-long celebration for September 2022. This year the theme will be ‘Reflect, Connect and Sparkle’, a fitting and very positive nod to the past two years of challenges, with the event headlined by over 190,000 spectacularly blooming plants, flourishing under the hands of an army of Council gardeners. Seedlings are being carefully nestled into expertly prepared garden beds ready to put on a show of colour this September. Along with the beautiful blooms, the famous three-day Festival of Food and Wine will be held from 9 to 11 September, showcasing the best in regional produce and Australian music in Queens Park. tcof.com.au

Make Space

A sofa that allows maximum comfort in whichever position you choose, the Edra Standard Sofa is available exclusively from Space Furniture. RRP from $19,000 spacefurniture.com.au

Coastal chic

With a passion for coastal inspired interiors, Cabana is proud to offer handpicked homewares and furniture from local artists and designers. Embracing the beauty in simplicity, Cabana’s point of difference is nothing is mass produced. Their new Winter Homeware Collection from ‘Holiday’ offers unique, hand-worked pieces to bring a sense of discovery into your space. Whether you are after a complete interior overhaul, or just want to update your home with the colours of the season, you will find the perfect look at Cabana. Available in-store and online. cabanstore.com.au

Bush, beach & beyond

As the travel industry slowly recovers and Aussies seek new adventures both locally and abroad, Australian headwear brand, ooGee, have launched their inaugural range of stylish, crush-resistant hats. Constructed using the brand's innovative Flexibraid® technology, ooGee hats provide UPF50+ sun protection, never lose their shape and are water-safe and travel-friendly. Available in a wide range of gender-neutral styles, colours and sizes, each hat in the ooGee range is inspired by an iconic Australian location and handstitched at their West Gosford facility. oogee.com.au

Pamper package

Congratulations to Patti Power who is the winner of our competition from Issue 89. She will enjoy an Indulgent Beauty & Stay Experience at Sanctuary Cove including a one-night stay for two people at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort and $500 pamper package. sanctuarycove.com

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