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1 Luca glass pendant, $99, from Early Settler. 2 Oxford mirror, $269, from Freedom. 3 Modern Art 433227 wallpaper, $139.99
a roll, from Aspiring Walls. 4 RCR Oasis whisky decanter, $79.99, and Pasabahce Karat whiskey tumbler, $7.99 each, from
Briscoes. 5 Smeg fridge, $4409, from Kitchen Things. 6 Pharmacy desk lamp in polished chrome, $99, from Lighting Direct.
7 Broyhill Sculptra tallboy, $2950, from Mr Bigglesworthy. 8 Mercer & Reid Bombay velvet cushion, $48.99, from Adairs.
9 Hobbs sofa, $2495, from Me & My Trend. 10 Your Home and Garden velvet cushion, $59.99, from Farmers.
HONESTY BOX
+What do you love about
this home? Emma: The history
it brings with it. We genuinely
feel we are custodians of this
beautiful home and hope the
original builders/owners,
Oscar and Agnes Janett, would
approve of what we’ve done to
the old dame.
+Best lessons learned?
Trust your vision and go with
your instincts – sometimes the
house and gardens are really
speaking to you.
+What’s one thing you would
change about the home if you
could? We’d love to add another
ensuite, so that each bedroom
would have its own bathroom.
+How do you find the
experience of hosting people?
We love it. Guests are in holiday
mode so are in great form
(mostly!) and that’s infectious.
+Most memorable experience
you’ve had at your property?
Being blessed to meet the
grandchildren and son of the
original owners, and host them
at Meadowood. They shared so
many stories and photographs
with us and helped us join up
a lot of dots!EMMA’S BOUTIQUE
ACCOMMODATION
STYLING TIPS
+The small details are key.
For example, sugar cubes served
with little silver tongs instead of
sugar granules.
+Think decadence – crystal
glassware, Champagne saucers
and vintage china.
+Don’t have rules! We pulled
down all the signs that the
previous owners had hung on
the wall – they just seemed so
unwelcoming. If something gets
broken or there’s a bit of wear
and tear, so be it. Everything can
be repaired, replaced or touched
up. Guests should feel they’re in
their own home, relaxed and
comfortable.
+Use good-quality bedlinen,
always – no excuses.
+In the garden have small,
private seating areas as opposed
to one open-plan garden. It adds
an air of romance.1321046789574 | yhg