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Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size A palette of white and cream provides a backdrop for statement pieces to shine, from a Swedish sofa to sheepskin soft furnishings. “Lindis” sheepskin cushion cover; “Hendrix” sideboard; “White Coupe” 12-piece dinner set. Where to buy: KEY PIECE The Wilson & Dorset “Lindis” sheepskin cushion cover ($179) […]
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size A roomy rental gets a fresh personality. “We have regular movie nights and reconfigure the Eva sofa into a big bed so we can stretch out,” says Banfield. The wall colour is “Lampoon” by Dulux and the artwork at left is by Stacey Rees.Credit: Armelle Habib The […]
As tight-skinned as a python that’s swallowed a village boy, and as gaudy as a Mardi Gras float, the peloton leans one-legged on its bikes waiting for the last members to arrive. When the tardiest has joined them, cursing his wife for having shrunk his bib-shorts in the tumble dryer, the peloton sets off, standing […]
It doesn’t need to be extravagant to make an impact, either. Keep it simple with a cooking class, paint and sip or movie night — anything that encourages them to break from routine and soak up the happy vibes. The magic of giving A charitable gift is priceless.Credit: iStock Nothing encapsulates the spirit of Christmas […]
When asked about the ethics of using AI-generated messages, Australian dating experts and psychologists offer a mixed response. Sex and relationship therapist Lucille Shackleton says AI-generated messages could be a useful learning tool for people who struggle to communicate.Credit: While it might have negative potential, they say, it could be of enormous benefit to people […]
Here are some of the reasons I gave my girlfriend as to why I did not want cats. We live in a one-bedroom apartment without a logical place to put a litter box. I love our couch, which would surely be destroyed. I prefer dogs. Last, and perhaps most importantly, I am allergic to cats […]
Keshia Hutchens and Ariel Bryant, themselves mothers of three children each, founded mother’s group From Day One, a Melbourne-based community that provides support for families from pregnancy to postpartum. Loading While they’ve certainly observed the effect of financial pressures on families, they say to put falling birthrates down to household costs alone is an oversimplification. […]
Add to this the persistent pressure and expectation to spend huge amounts of time and money enriching children’s minds, bodies and spirits to ensure they are equipped with every advantage needed to achieve a secure, middle-class life. One friend recently once told me that to be a well-rounded individual, a child needs at least two […]
The term “French manicure” harks back to 1975, when Jeff Pink, founder of Orly, created the look so that actors on movie sets had perfectly manicured neutral nails that could match each costume, thus saving time. Apart from that, there are so many things to adore about this cult classic. For one, the sheer nude […]
Each week, Dr Kirstin Ferguson tackles questions on workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” This week: a missing mojo, a misbehaving manager and a tricky long-service leave transfer. Asking for help can be the best first step.Credit: Dionne Gain I work in cybersecurity with colleagues I love. But passion for […]