According to Anthony Spon-Smith, co-CEO and chief creative officer at Coco Republic, slipcovers were developed centuries ago when royals and nobles would leave their summer homes and cover furniture with white linen to protect it throughout winter. “Often, covers were left on upon return the next season as it became ‘cool’ to be ‘casual’, and others soon copied the aesthetic,” says Anthony. “Slipcovers have always been about protection but have developed into a casual summer look.” These days, you can have custom slipcovers made to fit almost any sofa, chair or bedhead from a selection of fabrics and trims. “A slipcover very simply is a removable fabric cover for a sofa, chair or bedhead,” says Sarah Andrews, stylist, author and Airbnb guru. “It’s a great choice for those who are looking for a sustainable design option as you can update the fabric and the colours of your furniture during its lifetime or seasonally, and for those looking for practical [options] that can be home laundered.”
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The good lighting guide LIGHT HOUSE
YOU WON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK WITH OUR LIGHTING GUIDE FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOME
Colour WASH
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NO PRESSURE
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Family jewel
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THIS MULTICOLOURED FEDERATION FEAST FOR THE EYES BECOMES A PERFECT MATCH FOR A DYNAMIC SYDNEY FAMILY
COASTAL HAMPTONS
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Open HOUSE
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Soft TOUCH
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FANTASY ISLANDS
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THE POKER BRAT
Phil Hellmuth has more championship bracelets than anyone in the game as well as a penchant for outbursts and a savvy eye for business
MONSTER MOM CASEY CUTTING DOCU DEAL!
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Sora Choi -On Coming Into Your Own
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LAW & DISORDER!
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WARP PARTY!
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A King Stays a King : Anthony Tumminello
This issue we’re hanging out with a friend and one of the most trusted experts in the fitness industry, Anthony Tumminello who is truly a man of many talents, and now, he is on a mission to help others better themselves every day. Anthony’s broad skills-base and knowledge helps him better understand how to combine diet and workout routines to maximize results. He’s a nutritionist, strength coach, businessman and the inventor of a unique training program called Method Training. Here, Anthony gives us his top tips and advice on how we can level up our own fitness game! Check it out!
Urban Forestry
Johannesburg architect Anthony Orelowitz designed a home for his family that reinvents the meaning of a haven in the city.
DIRECTORS' CUTS
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Older Workers to the Rescue
Boomers, exiled from the workforce due to ageism or the pandemic—or both—may be employers’ answer to the Great Resignation