Editorial
There is an element of conflict in publishing a magazine when we feel so strongly about the detrimental effects of overconsumption. Our Upfront pages are particularly tricky, so we have been focusing on the work of local designers and craftspeople and hope that what you need can be found in this ever-expanding pool. We also believe strongly in the ethos of ‘buy once, buy well’; encouraging the old-fashioned idea of saving up and investing in a much-loved piece. We will increasingly gather the work of locals in our pages and occasionally look beyond Australia if an environmental initiative is groundbreaking or thought-provoking. This sentiment continues through our features and houses – individual craftsmanship and considered architecture are paramount and this is apparent in all of the houses in this issue. ‘Love thy neighbour’…