Drinks Essential Ingredient

A splash (or more) of wine boosts the flavour of a whole host of dishes from entree to dessert

Driver's SEAT

Motoring expert and WhichCar presenter Elise Elliott visits classic-car lover Jen Eagles in her equally magnificent Melbourne home.

COMPANION PLANTING

As this garden took shape, so too a strong friendship grew between the property’s keen-to-learn owner and the landscape designer she entrusted with it.

Rock The Casbah

Divine design, diverse landscapes, fabulous food and shopping make Morocco a shining jewel in North africa’s crown, writes Paul Myers.

Let There Be Light

In sydney’s east, renovating from the inside out gave this 1980s home a fresh new face and a sunnier disposition.

That Holiday Feeling

Summertime and the living is...? Here, six cultural movers and shape-makers share what they’re planning, reading and thinking about this holiday season.

Modern Love

A bit of a rough diamond when purchased, this Mid-Century home in Melbourne positively sparkles after a sensitive renovation.

Outside Interest

Set the scene for a relaxing summer with these cool, casual and comfortable pieces for outdoor areas.

Living History

The Myer name needs no introduction, but not so well known is the Melbourne garden loved by four generations of the philanthropic family.

Light Touch

Illuminate your garden and open up the space for entertaining with a switched-on outdoor lighting scheme. Georgia Madden explains how.

View Finders

A relaxed, beachy beauty runs right through this freshly extended home on sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Follow The Art

Treasured collections take pride of place in these Melbourne downsizers’ compact new home, an abode that easily adapts to use and the time of day.

Buena Vista

For Sydney interior designer Annie Benjamin, a slow-and-steady approach to renovation delivered a magnificent old-meets-new home.

Level Best

Having seized the opportunity to live in their dream location, the owners of this home on the NSW Central Coast built a glam retreat they never want to leave.

Gift Of Family

With a holiday home to share, there’s a beachy Christmas on the horizon.

Mediterranean Magic

Blessed with space and fertile soils, this hardy hilltop garden in the Adelaide Hills is a textural triumph in luminous colour.

For Love Of Country

Style aficionado, TV personality and tree-changer Neale Whitaker is looking forward to hosting Christmas in his freshly renovated home.

Mission Statement

Channelling old Hollywood, this elegant Sydney home delivers on looks and liveability.

Chill Out

Cranking up the aircon isn’t your only option this summer: with smart changes, you can stay cool and keep costs down, writes Georgia Madden.

In The Details

A sympathetic renovation brought this Sydney home into the 21st century without losing its Federation charms.

Living Room

At this 1920s home in Melbourne, rethinking the layout enhanced the serenity too.

Forward Thinking

A versatile extension has given this character cottage in Perth a new lease on life – and plenty of room for the family to grow.

Take The Floor

It pays to pick wisely when you’re choosing flooring – after all, you’ll be living with it for a long time. Here’s what’s new, popular and good value

Endless Summer

In Sydney, a dramatic addition to a 1930s semi enables its owners to take full advantage of the myriad pleasures of beachside living.

Twice As Nice

In Melbourne, a sympathetic extension has delivered on space without sacrificing character.

A Quiet Life

From traffic and noisy neighbours to creaky floors, unwanted noise can drive you to distraction. But you can reclaim your little piece of peace

A Verdant And Varied Courtyard Is Revealed

The outside world disappears in this private courtyard garden of luminous greens and wondrous shapes.

Window Treatments

From framing a beautiful view to cutting your energy costs, there’s no limit to what the latest window treatments can do.

The Sydney Home Flows Beautifully

Designing a new house for his family proved to be a dream project for this owner-architect.

What Lies Beyond

For one Melbourne family, bringing their 1900s semi into the 21st century required an out-of-the-box solution.