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H G AT HOME WITH

LIF E & ST Y L E

Ben shares some firsts and favourite things.

OUR FIRST (ADULT) HOME WAS… A beautiful
“ WE LOVE GOING FOR two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s bustling
Rushcutters Bay. It was decorated in a luxe
FAMILY WALKS AROUND New York style with geometric patterns and
THE BAY WITH OUR DOG.” sleek modern furniture.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT? Bert’s Bar & Brasserie
in Newport, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The decor is fabulous – inspired by the grand hotels of
the 1930s – and the food and wines are amazing.
RECENT PURCHASE FOR YOUR HOME?
A Ralph Lauren commode for our bedroom. We ran
out of storage space very quickly so this was as much
a practical purchase as a beautiful investment.

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION?
Blue, grey and white.
WHICH CREATIVES INSPIRE YOU? Definitely
[interior designer] Thomas Hamel. He has nailed the Styling by Kate Nixon (living room). Photography by Kristina Soljo (family), Chris Warnes
classic American look I love (right).
FAVOURITE ARTISTS? I can’t get enough of
Damien Hirst at the moment (bottom left).
WHAT ARE YOU READING READING RIGHT NOW?
Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming.
AND LISTENING TO? The Saxtribution playlist
on Apple Music. It features beautiful covers (living room) & Alamy (St Moritz, artwork).
of all the popular songs.
FAVOURITE MOVIES? Anything James Bond.

FAVOURITE FAMILY ACTIVITY?
We love going for walks around the bay with
our dog. We usually end up at the park.
NUMBER-ONE SCENT? Eight & Bob
Cap D’Antibes reminds me of holidays
on the French Riviera.
FAVOURITE FLOWERS? I love all flowers
but orchids are up the top of my list.
NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Skiing with
the family in St Moritz (top right). When we’re
not skiiing, we’ll be taking in the amazing scenery.
The town’s old-world hotels are inspiring too. #

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION? BLUE, GREY AND WHITE.

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