UMMER IS HERE and I’m looking forward to taking a break with family and friends and recharging, because 2024 is set to be one of our biggest years for the team. We are selecting our highly anticipated with an awards ceremony in February 2024. It’s a wonderful way to recognise the INCREDIBLE TALENT in Australia. Stay tuned! This issue, we gravitate towards homes that are , with lush gardens, fabulous pools and a sense of . On the cover is the Sydney home of Australian fashion photographer Georges Antoni and his family (page 86). It is beautifully simple in its design and materiality, and a nod to his Lebanese heritage. VL50 star Thomas Hamel invited us into the retreat he shares with partner George Massar on the NSW Coast (page 112), where we spent a morning walking through the magnificent landscape. The home is a reflection of their character; , unpretentious and exuding elegance. We pay tribute to the late interior designer Sarah Davison, who passed away a few months ago. I never had the privilege of meeting Sarah but worked with her sister Jillian, who shared Sarah’s final design with me and said: “I know was her favourite interiors publication and I think this project encapsulates the elegance and which was always present in her work”. We are honoured to share that Bowral project (page 146), a collaboration with architect Luke Moloney. Sarah’s contribution to the design community will be missed. Lastly, we are proud to partner with Silversea Cruises and delve into the world of luxury cruising. Contributing editor Freya Herring wrote the TRAVEL REPORT on page 59: “The experiences on offer are about connecting guests with their locations in really exciting, discerning ways”. I hope you enjoy this issue and wish you a safe and happy holiday!
