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Gluten Free Lunch Dinner Snack Salad Vegetarian Breakfast Sweets

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Homes

Real Australian houses – from architectural masterpieces to suburban family homes, Victorian terraces, mid-century marvels, coastal shacks, city apartments, and everything inbetween.

Gardens

In depth features on Australia’s most beautiful gardens and landscape design.

Art

Studio visits with Australia’s top artists, and unmissable art exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and beyond.

Architecture

Award-winning Australian architecture, inspiring homes, and interviews with Australia’s top architects.

Creative People

Studio visits with Australia’s most talented creatives, from artists to architects, ceramicists to stylists, furniture makers to lighting designers.

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Weekly recipes and meal ideas from our favourite cooks, authors and foodies.

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How Australia’s most inspiring creatives balance career and family. The juggle is real!

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How To Build Community Around Your Business

How investing in Community has been the secret to success for Australia's favourite independent bookseller, Readings.

Restoring Architectural Law And Order In 'The Wild West'

An apartment-house hybrid in WA, from Kate Fitzgerald of Perth-based architectural practice, Whispering Smith.

Father's Day Gift Guide + Giveaway!

WIN one of 11 awesome prizes for your Dad this week, including the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Camera!

How To Choose The Perfect Rug

We delve into the offerings of Australian suppliers to show you the best rugs, from boho to bold.

A House Of Gothic Curiosities

The ornate and eclectic home of vegan taxidermy artist Julia DeVille.

Hetty McKinnon's Deconstructed Falafel Salad

The founder of Arthur Street Kitchen shares a healthy dish from her book of 'new family classics'.

Wellness By Design

Australia's most beautifully designed yoga, pilates and wellness studios.

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The Archibald Prize People’s Choice Winner Announced

The people have spoken – it’s a win for this first-time Archibald finalist and her portrait of the inimitable Guy Pearce.

Try Your Luck At Dowel Jones' 'Lucky Dip'

An interactive exhibition of objects and furniture, like you have never experienced before, comes to Collingwood.

A Dream HQ In Regional NSW

Desperately seeking an MCM-loving new owner, for this meticulously restored 1950s building in regional NSW.

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Ceramics Studios Open To The Public This Weekend

More than 140 ceramics studios open their doors to offer insight, practical demonstrations, and the chance to take home a handmade piece!

8 Of The Best Productive Gardens

Brimming with fruits, vegetables, and rare plants, these gardens put substance (and sustenance!) over style!

Workshop Envy

An edit of the most enviable craftsman caves from our archive!

Our Favourite Art Walls

Ideas from our archive to inspire your own in-home gallery!

Sheridan & Sydney Opera House

Sheridan meets Sydney Opera House, with a very special new creative collaboration.

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Bedroom Styling, Winter to Spring

Take your bedroom from Winter to Spring, with our new how-to series in partnership with Sheridan Australia.

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Lyon Housemuseum

The Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne is both a private family home, and a public art museum.

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Sweet, Sour + Stormy

A highball cocktail combining citrusy sweet Amaro Montenegro with lime juice, rye whisky, and CAPI Flamin’ Ginger beer.

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MoMA at the NGV

An exclusive look inside the NGV's new exhibition, featuring key works from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, supported by Dulux.

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An A-Frame On The Top Of The World

A tiny, off-the-grid cabin in rural New South Wales with breathtaking views.

A Japanese-Inspired Hideaway In Idyllic Tassie Bushland

A simple cabin with a tiny footprint, nestled in magnificent Bruny Island.

A Self-Built Weekender Cabin

Lucy and Nathan Hersey's tiny off-the-grid retreat, in regional Victoria.

Tiny Homes

Meet Made By Morgen

The in-demand Melbourne furniture maker introduces his 'clean, uncomplicated' designs, and talks 'designing on the fly'.

Announcing Our Next Art Exhibition, 'Follow' By Marc Martin

A collection of watercolour and gouache paintings inspired by the award-winning artist’s travels in Taiwan and Singapore.

The Tools I Use · Derek Swalwell, Photographer

The legendary Melbourne photographer gives us the low-down on his go-to gear.

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A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage

Inside the serene B&B Residence by Brisbane's Hogg & Lamb architectural design practice.

A House Built of Sand

Explore the stunning Layer House by Robson Rak Architects.

Harnessing The Best Views At Peekaboo House

An innovative renovation by Carter Williamson Architects, including one of the dreamiest window seats in Sydney.

Australian Architecture

A Surprise In Ballarat's Suburbs

Eldridge and Anderson architects create a big impact with a modest budget, in this Ballarat home.

A Grand Yet Intimate Garden In The Blue Mountains

Tour Wildenstein Garden, a rambling 12-acre property in the Blue Mountains town of Mount Wilson.

The Future Is Now At 18 Innovation Walk

An eye-popping eight-story facelift from Kosloff Architecture, Callum Morton and Monash Art Projects in Clayton.

Announcing The Winners of The 35th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

Highlights from this Australia’s longest running and most prestigious Indigenous art award.

TDF Talks @Mercedes me With Comedian Tim Ross

The patron saint of Australian design and architecture chats to Lucy about iconic buildings, and why we should all care.

Erin Lambrecht · Interior Designer + Associate, Flack Studio

The 35-year-old charts her career trajectory, from uni in Melbourne to high-profile projects, at home and abroad.

George & Willy, Making Everyday Tools Great Again

Clever, functional design for everyday life, from the creative New Zealander duo.

Meet Made By Morgen

The in-demand Melbourne furniture maker introduces his 'clean, uncomplicated' designs, and talks 'designing on the fly'.

This Is How You Open A Boutique Hotel

Paramount House Hotel is Sydney's newest boutique hotel, and we can confirm, it’s our new favourite.

A Self-Built Weekender Cabin

Lucy and Nathan Hersey's tiny off-the-grid retreat, in regional Victoria.

Hetty McKinnon's Herbed Tahini Pasta

A delicious vegan dish from the much-loved foodie's new cookbook 'Family'.

A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage

Inside the serene B&B Residence by Brisbane's Hogg & Lamb architectural design practice.

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