A MORNING WALK ALONG THE BEACH, a eucalyptus wreath at the door and seafood and salad for lunch. Claire Alexander-Johnston may be British born, but her Christmas celebrations are as Australian as they come. The dynamic mother-of-four – who, thanks to her funny and honest accounts of life with young kids, has amassed a huge Instagram following under the handle Jetsetmama – spends each festive season with her young family at their beach house in the NSW coastal town of Brunswick Heads. “It’s a classic Australian ‘bricks and tiles’ house from the ’70s, sandwiched between the river and the ocean,” says Claire. “When we’re here, we get to live this incredible outdoorsy life – surfing, swimming or ducking to the river for a stand-up paddle. It’s always loud, chaotic and colourful!”
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NEW LIFE
A derelict dwelling in the middle of Melbourne, abandoned for more than half a century, finds new purpose as a much-loved family home
CLUB MED
Holiday memories were the inspiration behind this combined home and office space
Clear White Light
For this homeowner, living with white is a breeze. Here she shares her design secrets on how to make it work
Food For The Soul
This sunny home on the Gold Coast is the very definition of Instagram-worthy, playing an integral role in its owner’s health and lifestyle business
The Ultimate Family Beach Home
The perfect plot on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road inspired a husband-and-wife design duo to create the ultimate family beach home
Merry And Bright
A beachside location, rowdy guests and way too much food – this family celebration has all the hallmarks of a traditional Aussie Christmas
It's A Wrap!
Presents packaged in coordinating paper and ribbon make the art of gift-giving all the more magical
Let Nature Sing
Blooming with Moroccan-style florals, mistletoe and a few festive trees, this Copenhagen home puts a sensual spin on Christmas tradition
In The Pink
Set your own agenda for the festive season with Christmas decor that fits right in with your usual scheme. Here we show how a few little additions can completely change the look and feel of your space
Christmas In Full Bloom
Bright colours and flamboyant florals are the key to evoking a playful Christmas charm in this expertly eclectic Danish home
Blue Hill Public Library
Wild Sun Catchers—Seaweed
days of our lives
WHAT WILL HAPPEN • Jennifer spies Gwen in a private moment. • Abe has a job offer for Rafe. • Tripp and Nicole have a tense run-in about Allie and Ava.
The Group Portrait: The Unhinged Observers of ‘The Drunken Canal'
Dimes Square gets the publication it deserves.
PHISHING PLOY TARGETS COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION EFFORT
IBM security researchers say they have detected a cyber espionage effort using targeted phishing emails to try to collect vital information on the World Health Organization’s initiative for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries.
Analysis points to faulty loading, low ballast in Golden Ray rollover
While the salvage of the sunken vehicle carrier Golden Ray has been delayed for months due to COVID-19 and the hurricane season, analysis by the U.S. Coast Guard has determined a possible cause for the rollover: a combination of vehicles placed too high on the ship’s decks, and not enough ballast water gave the placement of the cargo.
RUNNING OF THE SHEEP
Lots of people have heard of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, but did you know that in New Zealand, there is an annual running of the sheep? The Te Kuiti Shearing Championships Running of the Sheep is held in late March or early April. The Saturday afternoon event is part of the Great New Zealand Muster.
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
Celebrating the accomplishments of world’s leading branding experts
Bisa Butler
Stitching History Together
Days of our lives
GREAT SAVES In the aftermath of the bomb exploding, chaos erupts in the church. Sarah tends to the injured as Xander, Rafe and John escort people out to safety. Ciara, Hope, Shawn, and Rafe realize Ben must be trapped in the vestibule behind a pile of rubble. They work to clear the debris and Ciara is stunned when Ben’s not there.
DAYS: BEN AND CIARA'S WEDDING EXPLODES!
Ciara and Ben’s perfect wedding goes awry when a bomb explodes after the happy couple is pronounced husband and wife, causing complete chaos at the church. “Everything comes crashing down, separating the two of them,” explains Victoria Konefal, noting that Ciara goes from “her highest high to her lowest low in a matter of seconds. The girl is on the epitome of an emotional roller-coaster ride.”