The essence of elegance: Ellen Estate
For the best advice in home décor, look no further than Michelle Laming of Ellen Estate Interior Design. Whether a new build, a renovation, a one room makeover, or a complete house overhaul, Michelle offers not only her extensive consultancy expertise, but also provides clients the opportunity to explore the […]
A gallery so grand: Windsor Gallery
For one hundred years plus, Windsor Gallery, 386 St Asaph Street, has transformed our art through its exquisite framing and has supported emerging and established artists through exhibitions in its contemporary gallery. Owners Tracey and Philip Wynands are proud to present exhibition Kiss Gustav by New York photographic artist Lisa […]
Interior Inspiration: Q&A with Angelique Armstrong
Metropol caught up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors to get a sneak peek at the latest trends to hit the home. What trends do you see emerging this spring? Whether you are intending on a moody dark room or a fresh white palette, all our fabric […]
Part of a legacy: Refurbished Town Hall
The opportunity to get an exclusive preview of the extensive refurbishment of the Town Hall saw me standing on the old site of the Crowne Plaza one fine spring day. Now a Gap-Filler-style area full of food caravans with happy, relaxed locals meandering through, memories came flooding back, reminding me […]
Colour me calm
It was Australian writer/organiser Peter Walsh that once said, “Your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it”. And never a truer word has been said. While we continually seek to de-stress outside of the home – taking a walk, heading to the gym or joining […]
Summoning Spring
All gardens beckon to be beautified in spring. Thankfully, the professionals can do those hard chores, making life so much easier. Pruning may seem simple, but there’s a science to it. A great gardener will have the knack. A professional prune up is a sensible spring start, to help produce […]
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