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Australia's best interiors magazine, Inside Out delivers inspiring homes, clever design ideas and practical decorating solutions. Discover the latest homewares trends, stunning outdoor spaces, and what's new for the living room, kitchen, bathroom and garden.

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THE CUT • NOT YOUR REGULAR ROUND-UP JUST A FEW OF THE LOVELY AND UNUSUAL THINGS WE’VE DISCOVERED THIS MONTH…

What to drink this summer... • A few new wines and some special bottles top our suggestions for getting into the spirit this season

into the fold • Snowflakes are the go this Christmas — the DIY paper kind. They’re simple to make and guaranteed not to melt!

100+ GREAT GIFTS • IT’S EVERYTHING WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS — AS WELL AS THE CHANCE TO WIN A BRILLIANT SELECTION OF MERRY-MAKING PRIZES

HOW TO ENTER • CHRISTMAS MAY COME EARLY FOR SOME!

lucas wearne • Chunks of limestone are transformed into wondrous works of art at the hand of this talented, self-taught Melbourne sculptor

A new build is centred around family life at its festive finest

life in colour • The quaint heritage exterior of this Victorian home belies a contemporary fit-out that’s perfect for everyday bliss and easily adapted for Christmas

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built to blast • Conceived from the rooftop of the block’s previous home, this unusual new build on the Gold Coast is a dramatic study in doing things differently

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LESSONS LEARNT

NORTHERN EXPOSURE • In the hills behind Victoria’s Surf Coast, an artist and her family found a plot of land that gives them a sunny outlook all year round

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LESSONS LEARNT

ALL CHANGE • Every December, this Danish design blogger gives her house in Copenhagen a fresh new look to see the year out

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the long view • This space gives you the full picture of a unique house

breeze way • A covered deck linking every part of this coastal home has kept a Sydney family close

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BEST OF THE BLOCK • The ’rona threw up a few obstacles this year, but the teams still managed to pull off big design wins all round. Our very own Blockspert, Shannon Vos, takes us through the detail

clean start • Fresh finds and purposeful pieces you’ll want to own

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rest up • Delightful discoveries for comfort and beauty

ask an expert • Stylish solutions for all your design dilemmas

swell times • An outdoor shower keeps salt and sand from the surf at bay

I’VE ALWAYS WANTED... a servery • Improve the connection between your kitchen and alfresco zone with a new opening to the outside world

home for Christmas • The secret to being in the moment and savouring a relaxed Christmas Day with your family is a smart strategy of crack pre-planning and clever prep ideas from the pros. Oh, and a superstar glazed ham!

laura dalrymple • One half of Feather and Bone pastured products, this biodiversity advocate and educator is leading the charge for a sustainable future

burn for you • This raw-yet-refined candlelit bowl does double duty in style