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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