Australian Home Beautiful December 2022

BEAUTIFUL FABRIC OF THE MONTH Lewis & Wood ‘Papyrus’ linen-viscose fabric in Malachite, Elliott Clarke. To me, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. Time with loved ones, festive feasting, decorating, presents and just taking a break! I always wonder what other people get up to during the holidays – how do they celebrate, what do they cook, how do they decorate? So, this issue, we visited six incredibly stylish women to discover just that on page 18. From Anna Spiro’s stunning sustainably decorated tree to Adelaide Bragg’s divine table setting, each look is a visual delight. And the decorating and hosting advice they share is gold. Speaking of table settings, one of my favourite things to do is create a festive tablescape. Depending on the time of day we’re…

FANCY A FESTIVE MARKET JAUNT IN VICTORIA’S YARRA VALLEY? VISIT YARRA GLEN TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET ON DECEMBER 10, 3PM–8PM. CRAFTMARKETS.COM.AU. Decorative touches EPHEMERAL DESIGNS HAS RELEASED A NEW RANGE OF CHARMING HAND-EMBROIDERED ORNAMENTS. CHOOSE FROM THE ‘CHRISTMAS TREE’ ORNAMENT, $26, ‘NOEL’ ORNAMENT, $24, OR OPT FOR A PERSONALISED DECORATION, $28, WITH YOUR OWN TEXT. EPHEMERALDESIGNS.COM.AU. SHOP WATCH: Collette Dinnigan HEADING TO THE NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS? MAKE SURE YOU PAY A VISIT TO AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER COLLETTE DINNIGAN’S NEW HOMEWARES STORE IN THE HERITAGE-LISTED OLD MITTAGONG POST OFFICE. BROWSE A RANGE OF ARTISANAL HOMEWARES, INCLUDING CERAMICS AND CANDLE COLLECTIONS, ALONG WITH A SELECTION OF CURATED ANTIQUES. VISIT COLLETTEDINNIGAN.COM. ’TIS THE SEASON EMBRACE A FUN POP OF COLOUR ON THE TABLE AND ABOVE THE FIREPLACE THIS SILLY SEASON WITH KIP & CO’S ‘CHRISTMAS BERRY’ LINEN TABLECLOTH, $159/270CM X 140CM,…

There’s something exciting about dusting off the Christmas decorations each year. The way a few simple stringed lights twinkle in the darkness, refracting off glittery baubles, is absolutely magical. And nothing beats the thrill of setting the table with your finest dinnerware. Here at Home Beautiful, we absolutely love Christmas so it should come as no surprise that our favourite tastemakers do, too. They were gracious enough to invite us (and you) into their homes, to share their approaches to festive decor. On the following pages, you’ll find six very different looks, from traditional colours to swathes of blue and even handmade ornaments. As vast as the styles are, they all have one thing in common: that deeply personal touch. After all, that’s what the holidays are all about. It’s…

At a glance Who: Sarah Hope and Georgie Morrison, founders of homewares and decor company Hope & Co. What they do: Sarah is a ceramic artist, landscape painter and author. Georgie is a ceramic artist, writer, journalist and photographer. Where: Hamilton, Vic. Why they do it: “We just love to work creatively together and always juggle lots of projects,” says Sarah. Visit: hopeandco.com.au; @_hopeandco_; @australiancountryhouse. Right now in Hamilton, country Victoria, a lot of handmade Christmas decorations are being created. Sarah Hope and her daughter Georgie Morrison from Hope & Co are in action. The kiln is fired up and it’s “all systems go”. So, what goes into such a bespoke production? Well, first, there’s sketching designs, then there’s cutting and feeding clay through the slab roller, followed by more detailed cutting. Next, the clay is dried…

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