Real Living Australia

Real Living is the homes and lifestyle magazine for those who want to spend smart and live well. For handy household hints, great food ideas, outdoor tips, real shopping opportunities and how to steal some "me time", there's simply no other magazine!

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DECORATE

ALL IS CALM • Subdued greens and curvaceous, organic shapes create an understated seasonal style that is both relaxing and joyful

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SUMMER Escape • FROM THE SOFT WHITE OF SAND DUNES TO THE PEACHY PINKS OF SUNSET, LET THE SEASON INSPIRE BEAUTIFUL COLOURS AND TEXTURES IN CUSTOMISED FURNITURE FOR YOUR HOME.

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HOMES

Beach house… • With its white palette, open plan spaces and materials inspired by the Australian coast, this new home is a beautiful reflection of the family who live here and the perfect backdrop for a colourful ’70s style Christmas photoshoot

three ways to achieve coastal Christmas style

shop it! • Change up your decor with playful pieces and pretty colours

Light the way… • For the creative owners of this rustic home and work studio, Christmas is a pure and simple affair with light garlands, copious candles and a family feast accompanied by their own ceramic designs

simple ways to elevate a festive feast at home

shop it! • Add a hint of sparkle with golden garlands and cut glassware

Happy golden days… • In this bright and blissful family home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the holiday season has arrived when festive pop tunes are playing, gingerbread is baking and the kids are making Christmas craft

four creative Christmas activities for kids

shop it! • Brighten a white scheme with bursts of summery colour

GIVE

THE GIFT GUIDE • From thoughtful offerings and stylish stocking fillers to gorgeous grand gestures, we’ve found the perfect presents to surprise and spoil everyone on your shopping list

BOX SETS • Come Christmas, some of our favourite beauty and wellness brands release their most-loved products in special edition sets. Here’s what we’re coveting…

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scents of summer • From sophisticated florals to citrusy spritzes, here’s what to buy this holiday season

unisex signatures • From sensual vetivers to green accords, these fragrances are made to be shared

little loves • Super cute gift ideas for kids (that parents will love, too!)

CREATE

PERFECT PACKAGES • With some stylish paper and ribbon, gift-giving is an opportunity to show how much you care and to let your creative side shine!

HANDYWOMAN • With the right adhesives and some creative flair, creating a peg rail for your hallway – or any room – is a breeze. Geneva Vanderzeil shows how…

NATURE’S GIFTS • For a celebratory table setting that looks simply beautiful and totally natural, look no further than fresh produce, native florals and your very own garden

EAT & DRINK

sweet dreams • When it comes to desserts, Nadine Ingram of Sydney’s Flour and Stone has every festivity covered. From sumptuous stollen to rich Italian Christmas cake and lighter fruit-based options, her traditional and not-so classic treats are all yours for the baking

TOP OF THE POPS! • Impress dinner guests and gift recipients with one of these delightful drops

full stop. • Let’s play a game with calligrapher Jo Eleanor of Calligraphy en Vogue. A few words from real living and she fills in the rest…