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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Real Living Australia

LOVING

True Romance • Richly coloured textiles, florals and a sense of romance abound in the evocative Italian apartment of interior designer Carlotta Oddone

fave finds … and some more!

fave finds A whole bunch of things we love…

fave finds… and some more!

national treasures • The creation of Wedgwood’s jasperware helped transform English pottery from a humble craft to a rarefied form of art

space crush • A sensational use of colour and material underpins this innovative kitchen design

beauty spot • Presented in chic, clutch-size cases, these eye, lip and cheek palettes are perfect for creating full make-up looks and last-minute touch ups

lookbooks • Filled with design and lifestyle inspiration, these tomes are perfect for in-depth reading, tabletop arrangements and gifting

fresh SPACES • EMBRACE SUNSHINE AND LONG WARM DAYS WITH BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE FOR INSIDE AND OUT

HOMES

Rosy Outlook • Soft pastels, lounge-worthy furniture and expressive artworks bring a cosy, light-hearted atmosphere to this summery cottage

shop it! Pair a soft pastel palette with punchy design pieces

Bright & Sunny • A vivacious use of colour and family-oriented design help marry the past with the present in this respectfully renovated Melbourne home

shop it! Energise a bold colour scheme with patterns that pop

Past & Present • The modern renovation of this old apartment didn’t align with its new owners’ aesthetic, so they took on a sophisticated redesign of their own replete with curves and colour

shop it! Exude elegance with refined curves and sensual textures

Roman Holiday • Italian actress Carolina Levi wove together summery colours, eclectic furniture and beautiful flora to create a Mediterranean feel in the city

shop it! Turn up the volume with bright accent pieces and bold pattern

CHRISTMAS SHOWSTOPPERS

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SHOP

Objects of Desire • From thoughtful gestures to dream design pieces, our holiday season shopping guide is full of gift-giving ideas to treat the people you treasure

where I shop • From antique homewares to luxury fashion labels, My Chameleon director Giselle Farhat shares her favourite retail destinations

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palette cleanser • This soft shade of cerulean blue lends itself to coastal and contemporary schemes, as well as ethereal looks

solar energy • From tangerine to terracotta, mattes to metallics, this sanguine palette calls for mixing patterns and finishes

sweet escape • Fizzing with optimism, sunset-inspired shades of pink and peach will refresh any summery setting

DECORATE

Tasteof Summer • Set the scene for a summery, celebratory feast with a table setting that serves shape, colour and pattern with style and flair

ADVICE

Rite of Passage • A new addition to this Melbourne heritage home marries the old and new by celebrating tactile textures, raw materials and a strong connection to the great outdoors

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EAT

La Dolce Vita • Indulge in all things dolci with this dinner party-ready collection of desserts by Italian home-cooking experts

cool STUFF • This month’s round-up of super-duper products for your home and lifestyle

TRAVEL

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