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Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor The front of Justine’s gorgeous house on a leafy block in Northcote. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli. Rug from Nouvelle Nomad. Bench seat from House of Orange. Shelves from PLANK. Mirror from Middle of Nowhere. Artwork by Brenda Meynell from Forman Picture Framing. Pendant from Beacon Lighting. Dulux Natural White paint. Walls panelled with Easycraft panels. ‘It is so much hardier than plasterboard and perfect for entranceways and heavy duty areas like this,’ says Justine. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli. Shelves...

ss First off, let’s start with a big round of applause for our mother-in-laws, and dad-in-laws, for that matter, who continually give fresh perspectives on our marriages. They’re a gift, usually unasked, that keeps on giving. And having in mind what a controversial image in the cultural folklore they often carry, it’s only fair to say how much happiness it brings if we truly get along. (Clapping continues.) But in some not-so-fortunate instances, mother-in-laws can become somewhat of a burden. With all the respect to our precious husbands and wives, some moms are just too much. Call it a mere...

When President Joe Biden first announced in November that he would have an all-women White House communications team, to many, it felt like progress. When it became common knowledge that six of the seven lead positions were held by moms of young children all under the age of 6, it felt like moral imperative. With millions of women exiting the workforce amid the COVID pandemic (women workforce participation has dropped to 57 percent, the lowest level since 1988), seeing so many working mothers with seats at perhaps the most powerful table in the world is an essential step forward. Jen...

Interiors by Sasha Gattermayr ISSY Zuster Halo vanity. Milli Pure Mixer Tap with Diamond Texture. Omvivo Villa Oval Basin. A renovation by Three Birds Renovations. Kado Lussi Thin Edge A/C Basin. Milli Pure Wall Basin Mixer in Living Rustic Bronze. Reece Kado Arc Timber Vanity. Kado Neue Arch Mirror Shaving Cabinet. The Thirroul Bathroom. Builder – Seaside Building and Design. Interior Designer – Hemma Interiors. Designer – MK Designed. Photo – The Palm Co. The Thirroul Ensuite. Builder – Seaside Building and Design. Interior Designer – Hemma Interiors. Designer – MK Designed. Photo – The Palm Co. The Posh Domaine...

s When have people not been enamored with gold? Artists and designers incorporated the hue into fashion, design, and interior decor for centuries. Today, interior design pros opt to decorate with gold accents in many rooms in the home—from living rooms and bedrooms to kitchens and baths. It doesn’t have to be gaudy: try offsetting a gold accent piece with more subdued hues. But if you want to, you can also go for broke and let your love for gold shine bright with multiple accents across fixtures, furniture, and wallpaper.  Here, we look at recent Sweeten renovators who decorate with...