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Passionfruit Melting Moments (Makes 14)  250g unsalted butter, softened65g icing sugar1 tsp vanilla extract250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting the fork60g corn starchPinch fine sea salt Passionfruit buttercream 100g unsalted butter, softened350g icing sugar, plus extra to dustPulp from 3-4 passionfruit Method: Preheat the oven to 160 C fan-forced. Line two baking trays with […]

D. Hage Designs principal Dominique Hage knows how to make the most of a small home. The designer lived and worked in Amsterdam before moving back to Sydney, when she and partner Hepa Taahi (who are also co-founders of design brand Taaha) purchased this 44-square-metre Potts Point apartment on the top floor of a 1930s

9 Artists Who Paint Nostalgic Australian Scenes Creative People by Christina Karras The suits on Normanby by Adrian Jilich. At Charles and Smith and Opening special by Adrian Jilich. Back in town and 4hr Parking by Adrian Jilich. Adrian Jilich After painting for about two decades, Adrian Jilich dedicated himself to art on a more serious

When Melbourne couple John and Renee Edgley bought this mid-century gem in 2016, it was in a dilapidated state. The heritage-listed Eltham home, known as The Rice House, is an early design by acclaimed architect Kevin Borland, who trained under icons like Roy Grounds and Robin Boyd. It was commissioned by Harrie and Lorna Rice

Nick McDonald’s West Melbourne home has evolved with his life over the past 15 years. He purchased the converted warehouse apartment back in 2011, which in turn led to founding his handcrafted furniture and design studio Made by Morgen. Nick explains, ‘The apartment only had one bedroom [when I bought it], but I was able

Designing a holiday home is often a chance to experiment away from the usual rules of day-to-day life. This was the case when it came to the renovation of this homestead in Eagle Bay, Western Australia. The owners bought the rural property in 2021, before seeking help from interior designer Megan Myers to turn it

In today’s fast-paced culture, where instant gratification dictates our concentration, emerging artist Issy Parker says the beauty of making ceramics is that it requires you to slow down. ‘There are few excitements and true surprises quite like the opening of a kiln,’ Issy says. ‘There are so many opportunities for a piece to go wrong.

This compact apartment by Brad Swartz Architects prioritises quality over quantity to support efficient and stylish small footprint living. When the architects were brought onto the project, the apartment interior consisted of little more than white walls and bulky kitchen journey that overpowered the 52-square-metre apartment. The client was seeking a more sophisticated and open

The concept of heritage covers a varied range of historical eras and building types, including Victorian, Edwardian, Californian Bungalow, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco. I love using colour and a balance of iconic and contemporary designs to bring out the nostalgia and whimsy of these homes. For those wanting to re-create the look, here’s

Renovation Diaries: This Apartment Is Unrecognisable After A DIY-Driven Makeover Before & After by Christina Karras Wave bowls by Debbie Weinmann Ceramics. Il Conico Kettle by Alessi. Lucy Tolan Woven Embers Candle from Jardan. Wrap knot by SkLO. Artwork: ‘Heirloom’ by Ariella Weinmann. Potplant holder by Simon Pearce. Utensils holder and pepper mill by Le