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Eugenie Kelly

Today

On cloud nine for a sky-high price: the $1m mattress

“Sleep instruments” have become a status symbol. What would you be willing to fork out for a good night’s sleep?

Yesterday

Move over pubs, socialising has moved to the steam room

Luxury communal bathing houses are popping up everywhere, wooing the swim-sweat crowd with a focus on state-of-the-art interior design.

This Month

Travel far, travel light. Leave room for a $500,000 quokka

A skimpy but special swimsuit, tiny skin creams, a petite board game. Plus the tidy travel bags to squeeze them into.

September

Chef Eilish Malony of The What If Society gathering rhubarb at Moonacres Farm, Wildes Meadow.

How this Sydney chef has won a cult following – without a restaurant

Eilish Maloney’s two regional cafes, her masterclasses and occasional pop-up diner reflect her adventurous approach to food, and people are lapping it up.

Everyday objects that will give you and your home a lift

Shop local or spread your wings. This week’s edit of lovely luxuries covers the world.

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This summer is going to be hot, but in a good way

Our weekly edit of beautiful things to buy ranges from the purely practical to the YOLO. In other words, there’s something for everyone.

Cisco Tschurtschenthaler and George Gorrow at Sea Sea Hotel, Crescent Head.

Sea Sea hotel aims for win win blend of old cool and new vogue

Designer George Gorrow is behind a new surf hotel at Crescent Head in NSW, which he desperately hopes isn’t the next Byron Bay.

The creative mind behind Bulgari’s bejewelled ‘investment’ bags

Fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is now officially leading the charge at Bulgari’s accessories division, creating bags as precious as a piece of high jewellery.

From a $240 lipstick to a fabulous French knit for $40

What do tennis, travel, fashion and cakes have in common? They all star in this week’s edition of Spend, our curation of lovely luxuries.

August

Simone Rocha at Saint Bartholomew the Great.

This designer blends sweet with subversive. No wonder Gaga is a fan

Fresh from a couture collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier, Irish designer Simone Rocha is reimagining femininity.

This is where you will be treated like racing royalty

Few hotels can claim an equine concierge, but book a stay at Ireland’s Cashel Palace and you will mingle with the best in the business.

Anna McLaren.

Once a side hustle, this brand has just doubled its revenue in a year

When Anna McLaren launched A.Emery, she simply designed what she wanted to wear.

The hunt is over. Our Father’s Day gift guide is here

We’ve got special scents and secret sauces, plus smokin’ barbecues and surfer rugs. Look no further for inspiration.

Ultra-luxe pyjamas, Wedgwood dog bowls and other unexpected delights

Elevate the everyday with our selection of household items and wardrobe staples given an extra-special twist.  

May

The Juliette Soft Large Tote from Australian travel brand July has your comfort and convenience very much in mind.

This week’s edit of lovely luxuries for travellers at heart

From seasoned adventurers to those just looking for a short break away from home, we have inspired suggestions for you.

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This week’s lovely luxuries: chi-chi coffee to divine dog blankets

Plenty to savour here, from stylish kitchen essentials to gifts for friends – furry ones included.

The colour of Copperstone’s exterior render is a nod to the local volcanic soil.

Byron Bay’s Lane family open doors to luxury equine estate

The line between Tom and Emma Lane’s passions – luxury estates and horses – are exhilaratingly blurred at their latest lavish retreat, Copperstone.

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This week’s pick of luxuries: foiling surfboards to fancy chandeliers

For the sporty type to the redecorator or wardrobe refresher, we have inspired suggestions for you.

This week’s edit of lovely luxuries for Mother’s Day

From active mums to working mums and even sleep-deprived mums, we have inspired gift ideas for the maternal figure in your life right here.

April

This week’s pick of lovely luxuries: beaded dresses and a cult bag

Natural materials are turned into beautiful pieces, from a hand-loomed bag and a tactile coffee table to original art on cotton.

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