Mag extras: Chatswood house August 09

Okay, so time for some blog posts... here are some extra images from the Chatswood house that features on our August cover. Enjoy!

We're loving... August '09

I know, I know, I know. It's been too long since I last blogged. But we've been super busy putting together the new-look real living. So, I hope you understand.

Here are some of our fave spreads from the August issue. It's such a bumper-packed issue, I'm still amazed how we managed to pull it all together in time. But it was a lot of fun, and we're all excited with the finished mag. As always, love to know what you think!

Sneak peek: We're on TV!

The latest issue of real living went on sale yesterday - have you noticed our new look? There's a competition on my ed's letter page where you can tell us what you think to win a prize! Check it out. We'd love to hear from you. And here is a look at the television commercial that's been made to celebrate our refreshed image. Enjoy!

Mag extras: Juliette Arent's home

Interior designer Juliette Arent from Arent & Pyke kindly opened the doors to her Sydney apartment for our TV Dinners photo shoot in the July 09 issue. Thought you might like a closer peek into her home.

Images courtesy of real living and maree homer

Mag extras: Scott Weston decorating project

We're big fans of taking high-style ideas and turning them into easy projects that anyone can do. That's one of the reasons we showcased the work of Scott Weston on the "we're loving" page of the July 09 issue. He matched a high-gloss table with bold and colourful fabric. Well, we think that this idea could be used by painting any old table (we're thinking those pine tables with turned legs) can be whipped into shape with a can of red spray-paint. Here are some more of Scott's projects from the same house. Clever, don't you think!

Images courtesy of Scott Weston

Day in the life: Jamie Durie Patio launch

It was a cold winter's evening but that wasn't going to stop the real living team from checking out Jamie Durie's latest range for Patio. LOVE the white wire outdoor setting, but we'll all have to be a little patient. That design won't hit shops until November.

Win! A Lucky Dip Prize

We always love to know about your experience with real living - from what features you enjoy (or don't) to how you read the mag. So, we thought it would be fun to get you to send in pics of you reading the latest issue - July 09. And to give you a bit of encouragement we have 10 lucky dip prizes to giveaway. Send your pic to reallivingmag@acpmagazines.com.au by Sunday 28 June 2009.

Mag extras: Michelle Adam's apartment

We've had some great feedback on the feature we ran on Michelle Adam's inner-city pad. Here are a few more pics from the beautiful photo shoot by Patrick Cline. As we mentioned in the article you can buy Michelle's Rubie Green fabrics from Diane Bergeron Interiors in Melbourne.

Images courtesy of real living and Patrick Cline

We're loving: July '09

Cold enough for you? If you're feeling chilled to the bone, pick up the July issue - out today - for toasty (and cheap!) ways to keep warm; tasty recipes to heat you from the inside out; and endless beautiful cushions and throws you'll want to furnish your home with and snuggle up with. And if you're in the warmer states and have never experienced frzoen toes, you'll love the budget shopping buys, window ideas, gorgeous homes and guide to decorating with fabric. But wherever you are, you'll agree there is never a bad time to scoff down some black forest roulade, which we've step-by-stepped out for you, being the nice, informative mag that we are. Also in the issue is easy peasy and highly effective metal makeovers, ways to sort your paperwork to be ready for the tax man and how to make a rustic coat rack.

Oh, and see if you spot the difference with this issue. Noticed it already? What do you think? Be sure to spill all - we love reading your feedback. And we really do - your letters and pictures and ideas are sent to all the team so we can build up a better picture of who you are in order to tailor the mag to suit your needs and likes. Hopefully, it's working!
Enjoy the issue,
The Real Living team

What we're loving: kids kitchen

In June last year two babies were added to the real living fold. Deputy editor Natalie Walton and web editor Belinda Graham both had beautiful babies - one boy, one girl, respectively. So now they're both busy thinking about ideas for their respective baby's first birthday parties. Isn't this a great image to get inspired in the kitchen!

Image courtesy of Tupperware