On the in with Inside Out

Posted on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 by midcenturyjo

There is nothing like holding your favourite magazine in your hands. Nothing like spotting it on the shelves when it first goes on sale. The little leap of joy when you see a new cover staring back at you. You’ve waited weeks. It seems like months. You’re a junkie and you need your fix. Well that is what it is like for me at least. My drug of choice? Inside Out magazine. I cannot get enough. Inspiring, practical and brimming with stunning homes, the latest trends and clever ideas for your home and garden.

Thanks to Lee Tran Lam, managing editor of Inside Out we get a sneaky peek at the September/October 2012 issue, on sale tomorrow. The cover story no less. The home owners are Lucy Fenton and Josh Markey, who run Fenton and Fenton. The story is by Anna McCooe, the photographs by Felix Forrest and the styling by Jason Grant. The whole thing is… in a word… Yum! I’m itching to devour the rest of it tomorrow. Tomorrow! I have to wait until tomorrow! Not fair!

Before our non-Aussie readers bemoan the fact that they can’t get Inside Out where they live the good news is that you can subscribe through Zinio. Not quite the same as leafing through those pages but definitely the next best thing.

Sidi Kauki

Posted on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 by midcenturyjo

Run away, far away to an exotic land. To a magical beach and a magical house. To Morocco and Essaouira. To a traditional Dar but one with a difference. Retro and funky, modern and quirky. Bespoke yet family orientated. You’ll find me by the open fire with my toes buried in the beni ouarain. Sidi Kauki via Airspace locations.

The latest est is live

Posted on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 by midcenturyjo

So excited! The latest edition of my favourite e-magazine est is live today. Love love love est. The look, the aesthetic, the vibe, the photography and styling, the homes. Whatever you put it down to it is one of my must reads. The editorial crew sent us images from the latest issue. Just enough of a tease. Head on over and devour. While you are there you should subscribe. It’s free and subscriptions bring exclusive content. Yay! And there’s a giveaway! Issue #6 on the virtual news stand now.

Photographers Toby Scott, Gorty Yuuki, Marjon Hoogervorst, Robyn Lea and Marnie Haddad.

Saturday with friends

Posted on Sat, 28 Jul 2012 by midcenturyjo

Late afternoon. The sun is hanging low in the west. A cool breeze nips and snaps to remind me that winter hasn’t quite gone yet. I’m sitting waiting for friends to arrive. Wine, cheese, light the fire when the sun goes down. Jazz and chicken pot pie for dinner. Maybe mushy pies. A movie with orange almond cake during the interval. (Remember intervals and choc top cones?) Easy going, relaxed and just perfect. A bit like this warehouse space. Warm, cosy, real. Perfect for a Saturday afternoon with friends. Found at the always inspiring Airspace Locations. The Shoe Factory.

Tom Blachford

Posted on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 by midcenturyjo

They are modern and bright, fresh and pack a fruit tingle punch. Up to the minute and crisply contemporary. A perfect happy pill of inspiration. No, not the rooms (although they are very cool). The photos themselves. Crushing on Aussie photographer Tom Blachford.