The city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada is nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains—and it’s an urban epicenter for outdoor activities. Hundreds
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Fleur Sibbel, Managing Director of Zuster Furniture, grew up surrounded by great design. Her grandfather, Dutch architect Herman Sibbel, brought over the family business, Sibbel Builders, with his brother shortly after emigrating to Australia in the mid 1950s, building a legacy as one of Melbourne’s most significant designers and builders of mid century modern homes.
In 2019, Fleur and her husband bought an almost untouched Sibbel home in Healesville, built by her father and designed by her grandfather. With sensitive updates undertaken, Fleur, her Dad and builder Peter Cann (who started as an apprentice with Sibbel Builders before going out on his own) have restored this iconic home to its original glory, and then some!
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In early 2020, interior stylist Emma O’Meara, her husband Simon, and their young kids were gearing up for an eagerly anticipated family trip to Italy. I think you know the end of this story.
But the cancelled holiday presented Emma and Simon with the opportunity to purchase their very own getaway – a log cabin in Johanna, a magical part of Southern Victoria in the Otways, where the beach and the bush meet. The family have undergone some DIY renovations to update the cabin, transforming it into a colourful short-term accommodation that stays true to its original style, and reflects its spectacular surrounds.
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Climbing has become quite the sensation over the past few years. Although it’s been a popular sport for many decades, you may have noticed more and more rock cl
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When’s the last time you went on a holiday? Given the state of the world over the past 18 months, we’re guessing the answer is ‘too long ago’, so we’ve teamed up with all-in-one shopping app, Klarna, to give one reader the chance to shake up their routine and win a $2000 travel voucher for booking on Luxury Escapes!
Whether you’re saving for an overseas trip when the borders open, seeking a relaxing holiday closer to home, or just keen for a mini staycation, Luxury Escapes has the accommodation to suit, and Klarna has the payment capabilities to help you escape sooner than later.
Read on for some local accomodation inspiration and how to enter, then head to the Luxury Escapes website to book and pay using Klarna over four interest-free instalments.
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Summertime is for being outdoors, whether you’re BBQ-ing in your backyard, hiking in the mountains or heading to the Caribbean for a tropical vacation. Its no s
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Harrison Balodis was housesitting a cottage in Pambula, on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales for two weeks in 2012. He instantly fell in love with this quaint little place, in the centre of town. He told the owner he would be the first in line to purchase if she ever decided to sell. Four years later, he got the call.
In 2016, Harrison and his partner Miranda O’Rourke packed up their lives in Sydney and moved south to set up their new home in the 150-year-old cottage. They embarked on a big DIY renovation and restoration project, enlisting local friends to help with the building and scouring op-shops for all the perfect interior pieces.
Two years later, and they opened up their beloved cottage home as a holiday rental – Lotte’s Hjem, named after the owner Harrison had bought it from. Whilst interstate travel may be temporarily off the cards for some of us, we’re definitely earmarking this cosy coastal cottage for future holiday plans!
