TERRACEHayley (right) and her mother Rhonda share a
celebratory drinknear apotted camellia dressed in its Christmas
best.Flutesandwaterglasses,Waterford.Christmasdecorations,
allFlorabelle.Giftwrapandribbons,allVandorosFinePackaging
(throughout). Nesting tables, Boyd Blue. Patio chairs, Le Forge.
Cushions and throw, Busatti.
Smart buy:LaSpeziatwo-seateroutdoorlounge,$ 16 95,LeForge.
ENTRANCEAn ethereal artwork bylocal artist Dale Frank
provides an eye-catchingpop ofcolour in the entrance. Table
andwallsconce,CocoRepublic.Stools,Busatti.Chandelier,
Chandeliers to Die For. Rug, Cadrys. Flowers, Mandalay Flowers.
ForWhere to Buy, see page 218.
Christmasathome
“My home is very well set up for all types of
entertaining,” says Hayley. “The formal dining
room is a divine setting for a dinner party, but
in the lead-up to Christmas I prefer to host
drinks on the terrace. It’s shady, with a great view
of the sunset and the outlook over the trees has
a quintessentially Australian feel. And thanks to
the stone pavers, it always seems to be cool,
even if it’s a scorchingly hot day.”