A PLACE TO GATHER

The ottoman, like the kitchen island, is a designated spot to gather around, whether that's to watch a Christmas movie, catch up with friends over the festive season or unwrap presents on the big day. For that reason, we think it deserves a touch of decoration. We've captured different moods for a variety of moments

- STYLING NONCI NYONI | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIGID ARNOTT

LATE NIGHT SOIREE

'Dempsey' ottoman in Sahel Kale Molmic CC04, $1704/large, Molmic. On ottoman, clockwise from top left 'Valencia' tray, from $129, Freedom. Morgan & Finch 'Remy' fluted squat glass vase in Cinnamon (not seen, used as vase), $49.95, Bed Bath N' Table. 'Matin' small table lamp, $490, Hay. All books (throughout), Kinokuniya Sydney. 'Vintage Table' condiment bowl in Jade, $39.95, Robert Gordon. Olive cocktail pick in Gold, $125/set of 4, Corey Ashford. 'Oyster' incense holder in Brass, $90, Corey Ashford. Ferm Living 'Fein' bottle opener in Brass, $44.90, Design Stuff. 'Chloe' marble cheeseboard in Bruno Pink, $99, Few & Far. 'Peppe' cheese knife set, $69/set of 3, Kate Nixon. Vintage brass serving vessel, $45/small, Kate Nixon. Prosecco glasses, $225/set of 2, and cocktail coasters in Brass, $165/set of 2, all Corey Ashford. 'Turnkey' boxes, $990/set of 2, Kate Nixon. All paper decorations, from $7.95, Nordic Rooms. On floor, from top Vintage Uzbekistan Suzani rug, $3000/188cm x 136cm, Cadrys. Velvet bolster in Chocolate, $169/90cm x 40cm, Saarde. Morgan & Finch tall Champagne bucket in Brass, $249.95, Bed Bath N' Table. Mumm Tasmania Brut Prestige, $34.95/750ml, Dan Murphy's.

DAYTIME ADVENTURES