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A Super Swish Suburban Front Garden

The efforts of a landscape designer are usually concentrated towards the rear of the property, where a private sanctuary can be nurtured in relative privacy, hidden from the street. Not here!

This Camberwell project by Bethany Williamson Landscape Architecture is a celebration of the front garden. Subbing out the traditional lawn for a space layered with different heights, explosive colours and varied textures, this often overlooked domain is given all the attention it deserves!

Wild Sorrel Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Garlic – The Design Files | Australia's most popular design blog.

During our recent visit to Tamsin Carvan’s idyllic home and farm in Gippsland, Eve and I were so grateful when Tamsin generously offered to cook us lunch whilst we worked. ‘Sorry, it’s just a basic pasta, hope that’s ok’ she said, apologetically, proceeding to create pasta dough from scratch, as if it were no big deal!  No fuss and no fanfare, just simple ingredients, prepared thoughtfully and without pretence.  That’s the effortless brilliance of Tamsin’s Table.  In truth, she really did make it look so easy… try your hand at homemade pasta with Tamsin’s delicious and super simple ravioli recipe below!

A Landscape Designer's Own Sumptuous Green Wonderland

Sam Crawford has been working on her garden since 2012.

In that time, the landscape designer has created a dreamy country wonderland in Clarkefield, filled with decadent flowerings, luscious native grasses and pockets of waterside serenity. She is constantly adding to this work-in-progress – paying close attention as it grows and evolves season after season.

Step into her paradise!

Top Spots On The Great Ocean Road, With Jenna Densten

TravelTop Spots On The Great Ocean Road, With Jenna Densten

I studied Interior Design and work as a trainer at the Design School I started with my husband Josh. We are both all about good food and coffee, and are always on the hunt to find somewhere new, even if it involves a little roadtrip!

The Great Ocean Road has become one of our favourites, as a little under one year ago we purchased our little shack in Skenes Creek. We visit at least once a month, if not more… taking the scenic route when we can!

Crystal clear waters at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


A group catches a wave at Lorne beach. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


More Lorne landcapes. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Jenna at one of her favourite spots – a cute coffee stop in Apollo Bay, Hello Coffee Roastery And Cafe! Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Jenna’s favourite: toasted banana and coconut bread at Hello Coffee Roastery And Cafe. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


The view at Mariners Lookout, Apollo Bay, does not disappoint! Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Josh and Jenna love dining at La Bimba! Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


The fresh seafood dishes here are incredible. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Not to mention the views – ocean and hills, equally! Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


The menu is constantly rotating. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Josh and Jenna’s super cute shack in Skenes Creek, which we featured in full earlier this year. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Incredible views from the bedroom (!) at Josh and Jenna’s shack in Skenes Creek. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Arizona Living in Jan Juc. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Arizona Living in Jan Juc. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Owner Libby at Arizona Living in Jan Juc. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Ocean House by Architect Rob Mills in Lorne. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Ocean House can easily accommodate several families, a large extended family or groups of friends in privacy. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Secluded North Lorne beachfront is outside your front door, there is forest behind the house to explore, or you can simply relax and take in the views from the rooftop terrace. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Another beautiful residential project by Rob Mills Architects and Interior Designers. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.


Looking across the sand to Lorne. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.

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