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WEEKENDS | Style crush

DESIGNERANDAUTHORSibellaCourtisknownforhereclectic

aesthetic,combiningvintagetreasuresandnewdesignswithshotsoftexture,

patternandcolourtostunningeffect.Herabilitytopulltheseelements

togetherintocosy,restiveroomsisondisplayintherevampedWatsonsBay

BoutiqueHotel,whereallmannerofplayfulseasidereferences–frommodel

boatsandropeballstoframedvintageswimtrunks–complementthewater

viewsbeyond.“Thebestcomplimentahotelcanreceivefromitsguestsisto

havethemwanttostaylonger,”saysthehotel’sFraserShort.“Thisisexactly

whatwehave[achieved]...guestswanttomovein!”watsonsbayhotel.com.au PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS COURT

Impeccable DESIGN combined with a stunning

WATERFRONT location means this BOUTIQUE

hotel offers up STYLE GOALS wherever you look.

SIGHT TO SEA

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:

Artworks are hung throughout;

Court’s room designs are cosy

and restive; On the waterfront;

Looking out over Watsons Bay;

Playful seaside elements are in

abundance, including framed

vintage swim trunks.

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