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Red Symons' ex-wife Elly lists luxe apartment in award-winning Fitzroy House

<p>Australian-Greek community leader Elly Symons has listed her lavish apartment inside the award-winning Fitzroy House complex.</p> <p>Symons was married to TV and radio personality Red Symons for over 25 years before they split in 2016, with their former Fitzroy North home selling for a then-suburb record of $5 million in 2018.</p> <p>She is actively involved in the Australian-Greek community, including her role as vice president of the Australian Parthenon Committee. She co-founded the Acropolis Research Group, which focuses on the restoration of Ancient Greek cultural artefacts.</p> <p>The 2/75 Argyle Street, Fitzroy property has been Symons’ home for the past three years after purchasing it for $1.375m in 2020, according to CoreLogic records.</p> <p>The luxe apartment is now on the market with a price guide of $1.55m-$1.65m ahead of its auction on May 13.</p> <p>It has two bedrooms and is part of architectural firm Piccolo’s development of the heritage-listed corner site known as Fitzroy House, in association with famed architects Jackson Clements Burrows and interior designer Hecker Guthrie, which won a gold award at the 2022 Melbourne Design Awards.</p> <p>The home features marble and oak finishes, with two modern bathrooms including a “resort-style” ensuite and a freestanding bathtub. The kitchen showcases Gaggenau appliances and marble benchtops.</p> <p>Jellis Craig Fitzroy partner Charles Atkins declined to comment on the vendor but shared the home had a “fantastic feel” with a high-standard design.</p> <p>“It has a fabulous terrace facing west which is generous in its proportions,” Atkins said.</p> <p>He added that the listing had attracted interest from several downsizers seeking a place with convenience and lifestyle aspects, as well as a handful of young professionals.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Getty/Realestate.com.au</em></p>

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Aussie speedster Steven Bradbury sells luxe apartment

<p dir="ltr">Aussie Olympian Steven Bradbury has sold his beachside investment apartment in Queensland after holding onto it for over a decade.</p> <p dir="ltr">The gold medallist skater listed the four-bedroom ground-floor apartment in the coastal suburb of Kings Beach in Caloundra earlier this year and has gone on to offload the flat for an undisclosed price.</p> <p dir="ltr">After 11 years of owning the apartment, Bradbury initially <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/unit-2-kings-palazzo-4-6-orvieto-terrace-kings-beach-qld-4551-2017750581" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listed</a> the home for $2 million in May before agents Danelle Wiseman and Jonathan Pattinson of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate revised the price to $1.8 million, per <em><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/steven-bradbury-times-his-run-perfectly-with-kings-beach-pad-20220517-p5am5r.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sydney Morning Herald</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Even with the reduction, Bradbury’s potential earnings were more than double the amount his investment company, Pricefinder, paid in 2011.</p> <p dir="ltr">Prior to its sale on August 16, the home was maintained as a weekender and rental with an asking price of $660 a week in rent.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sitting just metres aware from the surf of King’s Beach, the 111-square-metre flat includes plenty of luxe amenities, such as its two courtyards - with one on each floor - timber herringbone hard floors in the living areas, and a large granite waterfall bench in the well-appointed kitchen.</p> <p dir="ltr">The flat also has access to the amenities offered by the Kings Palazzo complex, including a pool and BBQ area shared with just 11 other apartments.</p> <p dir="ltr">Bradbury, a four-time Olympian, shot to fame after his unlikely win at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, getting through the semi-final and earning gold in the final after his competitors all crashed in the final seconds.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite trailing behind them all, Bradbury was able to skate into first place, giving rise to the phrase “doing a Bradbury” for winning as an underdog.</p> <p dir="ltr">Earlier this year, Bradbury took to Instagram to reflect on that fateful win 20 years later.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ll always be seen as an overnight success, but it took me many years of sweat, tears and plenty of blood to get there and I’ll always appreciate those who helped me and backed me against the odds,” he <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaBaljsvBl5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Courage, belief, determination and a little luck, all helped me to be the original #lastmanstanding, and now it’s fantastic to see our next generation of @ausolympicteam legends taking our Winter Olympic Dream into the future!”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-414adfac-7fff-b93d-0e1b-4618063616c7"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @stevenbradburyofficial (Instagram) / Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate</em></p>

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Warnie's luxe digs sell for eye-watering price

<p dir="ltr">The luxe $10 million apartment belonging to the late Shane Warne has reportedly been sold.</p> <p dir="ltr">Located in the deluxe Saint Moritz development in St Kilda, in Melbourne's east, the apartment features elements designed by the cricketer, including that No. 23, his Australian cricket shirt number, be embroidered on fittings throughout.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the <em><a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/page-13/shane-warnes-10m-st-moritz-st-kilda-apartment-sold-by-his-family-to-secret-buyer/news-story/59948beb2c3003f773c2f0be0f0e37a3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Herald Sun</a></em>, Warne's family arranged for it to be on-sold to a private buyer.</p> <p dir="ltr">The publication reported that a director of clothing brand Cotton On now holds the keys, spending $1 million more than Warne originally did.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Shane was an extraordinary man I cared a lot for and would have loved to have him in the building and his energy,” developer Tim Gurner told the <em>Herald Sun</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have been working with the family to assist wherever possible in the sale of his home.</p> <p dir="ltr">“As with all purchasers we won’t comment on who they are due to the number of high profile owners in the precinct.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We are planning a campaign very soon however had a number of buyers interested in Saint Moritz who had missed out so it sold very quickly.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The sale comes amid interest in the $540 million complex from high-profile parties, including AFL personality Sam Newman and businessman Antony Catalano.</p> <p dir="ltr">Its features include a gold class private cinema, a 3000-bottle wine cellar, and a book collection curated by the Queen's librarian which will be shared by residents when construction is completed.</p> <p dir="ltr">It has also claimed the title of one of the most expensive apartment sales in Australia, after Catalano snapped up the complex's penthouse for a hefty $30 million recently.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-04f4a0dc-7fff-4b1d-252b-309272929a09"><em>Images: Instragram, Saint Moritz</em><br /></span></p>

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Alan Jones’ latest luxe acquisition revealed

<p dir="ltr">Former radio presenter Alan Jones has been revealed as the owner of a sprawling riverfront property on the Gold Coast, having spent a hefty $12.25 million for the pleasure.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the <em><a href="https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/central/gold-coast-property-alan-jones-revealed-as-owner-of-12m-southport-home/news-story/92407bf20a8dd810c23370de3da62062" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gold Coast Bulletin</a></em>, the 81-year-old’s name is on the title of the five-bedroom Southport home, along with his niece Tonia Taylor and her husband Justin Taylor.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 1099-square-metre mansion boasts high-end finishes and fixtures throughout, including French oak floors, travertine tiling, textured wallpapers, and sky-high recessed ceilings.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to <a href="https://www.kollosche.com.au/property/2-wildash-street-southport/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the listing</a>, each of the bedrooms are accompanied by generous ensuites, including two master suites, with other luxe features including a wine cellar and tasting room, adjoined by a cosy rumpus room and wet bar.</p> <p dir="ltr">With an east-facing waterfront position and panoramic views of the water and city skyline, the property also boasts a 33.7-metre frontage on Main River, including a supersize pontoon that can moor an 80-foot cruiser, a dual jet ski dock, power and water, as well as a heated lap pool alongside the river.</p> <p dir="ltr">The confirmation of the purchase comes amid reports that Jones intends to sell his country retreat in the Southern Highlands, as reported by <em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11001599/Radio-veteran-Alan-Jones-revealed-new-owner-12-25million-home-Gold-Coast.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jones’ home to the south of Sydney, which he calls “Charlieville”, was where he spent most of the pandemic.</p> <p dir="ltr">The multimillionaire even installed a custom-built radio studio so that he could continue making his broadcasts following his departure from Sky News in 2021.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-381fce49-7fff-2d4a-ddf0-482a85bff4a0"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images / Kollosche Real Estate</em></p>

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Spoil the mums in your life with these luxe skincare gifts

<p dir="ltr">With Mother’s Day almost upon us, it can be tricky to find a gift that won’t feel like a last-minute choice.</p> <p dir="ltr">Here’s where skincare and beauty products come in.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though they might seem quite personal and hard to buy for someone else, skincare products and even makeup can be something your giftee both wants and needs - and you don’t need to break the bank to do it.</p> <p dir="ltr">So, without further ado, here are some top beauty products that are sure to be a hit with the mums in your life, ranked by priciness.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>$10-$50</strong></p> <p><strong><span id="docs-internal-guid-369fbe41-7fff-bbd9-6d88-8675cef6a156"></span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Velvet Lip Duo from KIND Collective (RRP $9.95)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/lip-duo.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr">A pop of colour that’s also kind to your skin, the <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/lips/products/velvet-lip-duo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Velvet Lip Duo</a> is a perfect gift for mums to turn to for their next night out or special event.</p> <p dir="ltr">The duo - which comes in two shades - includes a Velvet Matte Liquid Lip Wand and Lip Liner packed with moisturising shea butter, without parabens sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), so those with sensitive skin can breathe easy.</p> <p dir="ltr">You can order the Velvet Lip Duo online here.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-770291cb-7fff-d8e2-d202-fb3add715871"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Miracle Glo Skin Serum from KIND Collective (RRP $19.95)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/kind-serum.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Another one from The KIND Collective, this top-seller includes hyaluronic acid as its hero ingredient and works as a moisturising serum, primer and highlighter to give you glowing, smooth skin.</p> <p dir="ltr">Like its lippie counterpart, the <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/products/miracle-glo-skin-serum-with-hyaluronic-acid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miracle Glo Skin Serum</a> also comes in two shades: a pink-hued Pearl (Glow) for those with fairer skin, and the warmer-hued Gold Blush for medium to deep skin tones. </p> <p dir="ltr">The serum is available to order online <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ea11052-7fff-f4c4-b367-d9fec260b438"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum (RRP $20.99)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/no7-serum.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: @no7uk</em></p> <p dir="ltr">The star of No 7’s Radiance+ range, the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/no7/no7-radiance-15-vitamin-c-serum-25-ml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15% Vitamin C Serum</a> promises to visibly reduce pigmentation and the appearance of uneven skin tone, thanks to its stable form of Vitamin C.</p> <p dir="ltr">After trialling the serum for just over a week, <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/the-secret-ingredient-to-radiant-skin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>OverSixty</em>’s Senior Content Editor said</a> she could already see the difference in her skin’s glow, brightness and radiance.</p> <p dir="ltr">You can find the 15% Vitamin C Serum (along with the rest of the No 7 Radiance+) at your local <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/search/?q=No7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priceline</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>$50-$100</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span id="docs-internal-guid-dacbaf3d-7fff-10ff-3a05-ab2f6daecdd4"></span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Replenish Beauty Set from Edible Beauty (RRP $76)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/replenish-beauty.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Edible Beauty Australia</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Give the gift of relaxing sleep with Edible Beauty’s Replenish Beauty Set, complete with the &amp; Sleeping Beauty Purifying Mousse sleep mask and a satin eye mask.</p> <p dir="ltr">The clay sleep mask promises to decrease the size of pores and help balance and replenish skin if applied before bed two to three times a week. Meanwhile the luxurious satin eye mask will be gentle on the eyes while you get your beauty sleep.</p> <p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://ediblebeautyaustralia.com/collections/gifts-under-80/products/replenish-beauty-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Replenish Beauty Set</a> is available online from <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/5-benefits-of-using-natural-deodorant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Edible Beauty</a> and in-store, with <a href="https://ediblebeautyaustralia.com/pages/stockists#nsw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stockists</a> including Mr Vitamins and David Jones.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>$100+</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span id="docs-internal-guid-e324a5ba-7fff-29c8-beff-7025c03b972c"></span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Happy Skin Collection by Lisa Curry (RRP $225)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/happy-skin.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr">The former Olympian’s range of skincare, <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/lisa-curry-launches-new-skincare-line" target="_blank" rel="noopener">launched earlier this year</a>, includes an Antioxidant Cleanser, Exfoliant Mask, Collagen Boosting Serum, and an Antioxidant Hydrating Cream and promises to revive and condense any busy mum’s skincare routine into just four steps.</p> <p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/happy-skin-by-lisa-curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Happy Skin Collection Pack</a>, available online, also comes with Curry’s Optimal Skin Guide, which includes steps for caring for skin and nutritional recipes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Honourable mentions</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Though we could go on and on when it comes to recommending skincare products, all good things must come to an end. Honourable mentions - and equally luxe choices - include the KIND Collective’s <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/products/natural-mineral-foundation-powder-with-spf-15-and-blue-light-protection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Natural Mineral Foundation Powder</a> available in six shades ($29.95) and <a href="https://www.thekindcollectiveaustralia.com/collections/nails/products/travel-essentials-brush-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On The Go Brush Set</a> (RRP $19.95), and <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/no7/no7-radiance-eye-masks-3g-5-pack" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No.7’s Eye Masks</a> (RRP $11.99).</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-33a80721-7fff-4c50-93be-5dc91ef2f8d2"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Aldi to drop luxe travel range in celebration of international borders reopening

<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">International travel is finally back and ALDI is celebrating.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">For its upcoming Special Buys on April the 6th, ALDI will release a range of products for the “executive traveller”.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">ALDI said it was also launching the line to celebrate the reopening of New Zealand to Aussies on April the 12th, when we’ll be free to visit our Kiwi neighbours without having to quarantine on arrival.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">The range includes everything from packing pouches, laptop sleeves and executive backpacks with an internal USB charging port. ALDI will also release premium noise cancelling headphones with bluetooth, an overnight leather bag and a leather satchel or sling bag. ALDI is advising customers to check the Special Buys delay page to know if the items they want will be in stock.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">The full Executive Travel Special Buys range includes —</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Packing pouches — $8.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">A 3-pack of lightweight packing pouches with mesh panels for visibility, a two-way zipper opening and carry handles.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Available in Black, Blue, Pink or White and sizes of 40cm x 30cm x 13cm, 30cm x 28cm x 13cm and 30cm x 21cm x 13cm</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Sukin travel pack </strong>— <strong>$11.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">The pack contains cleanser, moisturiser, shampoo, conditioner and body wash all in 50ml sizes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Rechargeable batteries — $11.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">An eight-pack of AA or AAA ($1.50 per battery).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Laptop sleeve — $19.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Hard case with soft padded inner, fits most laptops up to 14” and available in Blue, Black, Pink or Grey</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Premium two-piece suitcase set — $99.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Black with grey piping and comes with double spinner wheels, a TSA lock, an expandable main compartment (5cm).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Premium carry on suitcase — $39.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Black with grey piping and comes with double spinner wheels, TSA lock, and an expandable main compartment (4cm).</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Overnight leather bag — $89.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Buffalo leather bag with easy carry handle, shoulder strap and a spacious interior compartment. Available in dark brown or vintage brown.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Leather satchel or sling bag — $69.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Assorted styles</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Executive backpack — $39.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">With internal USB charging port, a padded laptop/document sleeve and available in Classic Black, Classic Grey or Black Roll-top Style.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong>Premium headphones — $69.99</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">Active noise cancelling, built-in microphone for calls, on-ear controls, bluetooth connectivity, up to 21 hours battery life, 40mm driver and includes premium carry case.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;"><em>Images: Aldi</em></p>

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See inside “Jeopardy!” star Alex Trebek’s luxe LA home

<p dir="ltr">Just over a year after Alex Trebek, the beloved host of<span> </span><em>Jeopardy!</em>, passed away at 80, his children have decided to list his home near Los Angeles for a whopping $9.89 million ($USD 6.995 million).</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3405-Fryman-Rd_Studio-City_CA_91604_M12859-49929" target="_blank">listing</a>, Trebek first bought the five-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home in 1991 for $3.04 million.</p> <p dir="ltr">In an interesting turn of events, Trebek’s daughter Emily is the listing agent for the property, along with Renee Oigens at Compass.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though the Trebeks have been forced to slash the price of their last home that hit the market - to the tune of $USD 200,000 ($AUD 280,000) - some experts believe they will actually sell the LA home for more than the asking price.</p> <p dir="ltr">Real estate experts have pointed to the home’s location in LA’s Fryman Canyon, a secluded hotspot for celebrities, as well as its famed pedigree.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We believe this home will go at or above the asking price,” Amy Herman, a licensed real estate salesperson who works with high-profile clients, told<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/inside-alex-trebeks-home-los-angeles-how-much-its-worth-today/" target="_blank"><em>Realtor.com</em></a>. “This is in part because of Alex Trebek’s legacy, and in part because of the fabled Studio City urban/suburban, super niche neighbourhood.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Herman pointed out that the area is home to A-list celebrities such as Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus, and George Clooney.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Plus, a 99-year-old Mediterranean mansion on 1.5 acres is super difficult to find,” she said. “The house has an extra-special library and movie theatre, which are especially reflective of Trebek’s iconic Hollywood legacy.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Jason Gelios, an author and real estate agent in Detroit, said the kinds of buyers attracted to celebrity homes will tend to pay a higher price.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Celebrity properties tend to appeal to a different type of homebuyer in the luxury market,” he said. “Homebuyers who look for that celebrity touch on a property will pay the higher price.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Though the home does require some renovating, which could see the selling price take a hit, Californian broker and real estate agent Khari Washington says it’s a reasonable price.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There are smaller houses nearby that are fixed up and have sold in the $5 million range. With this home being more significant, the asking price is right on.”</p> <p dir="ltr">With features including a twin wrought-iron staircase in the double-height foyer, as well as cathedral-style ceilings, uniquely designed windows, and a separate wing housing a 13-metre-long home theatre, its new owners will have a lot to enjoy.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images, Realtor.com</em></p>

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Billionaire Justin Hemmes makes tidy profit on Pittwater retreat

<p dir="ltr">Billionaire restaurateur Justin Hemmes has<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/hotelier-justin-hemmes-sells-his-morning-bay-pittwater-retreat-for-55m/?rsf=syn:news:nca:news:spa:strap" target="_blank">sold</a><span> </span>a slice of his assets for a tidy price, after selling his Sydney waterfront retreat for $5.5 million this week.</p> <p dir="ltr">Set in Pittwater, Hemmes first bought the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in 2016 for just $2.75 million from its creator, acclaimed theatre production designer and architect Laurence Eastwood.</p> <p dir="ltr">Eastwood built the bushland waterfront house with a vast floating roof, post-and-beam design, and large stainless steel gutters that feed into a 50,000-litre tank, earning himself a number of awards.</p> <p dir="ltr">The house features wide decks at the front and rear of the living area, taking full advantage of the surrounding bush and water views.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener" href="https://monavale.ljhooker.com.au/house-in-newport-nsw-2106-au-2kcsf6k?search=%2fsearch%2fproperty-sold%2fpage-1#.YblzFL1ByUk" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Mona Vale</a><span> </span>agent Lachlan Elder handled the sale off-market, with Hemmes instructing him to “sell it to people who will give it more love”.</p> <p dir="ltr">With the sale of the Pittwater home, it seems that Hemmes is spending more of his time expanding his reach in Narooma, having spent an estimated $30 million in the area.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I love Narooma with a deep passion,” he said recently.</p> <p dir="ltr">He expects Narooma will one day be a strong competitor against Noosa as a getaway paradise.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @justinhemmes (Instagram), LJ Hooker Mona Vale</em></p>

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LA actor lists luxe home with an unusual bonus

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tyrese Gibson, one of the stars of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transformers</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, has relisted his LA home that comes with its own unique resident.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a listing price of $AUD 4 million ($USD 2.9 million), movie fans will be intrigued to find out that it comes with a replica Transformer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After it was first listed in April for $AUD 4.8 million, a lack of offers saw the price drop by 17 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home has also been </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/fast-and-furious-and-transformers-star-tyrese-gibson-lists-entertainers-dream-home/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">taken over</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by a new listing agent, Jason Oppenheim, who is featured on the Netflix reality show </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Selling Sunset</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since he purchased the home in 2011 for $AUD 1.385 million, Gibson has added some personal touches throughout the seven-bedroom house.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top features include a gourmet kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar and custom cabinetry, as well as an upstairs main bedroom equipped with its own fireplace and bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to the four bedroom suites and seven bathrooms, the home includes a movie theatre, a grand foyer, a formal living room, and an office.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outside, the property features a pool, outdoor fireplace, kitchen and bar, and an outdoor cinema.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A replica Bumblebee transformer stands guard over the backyard and can be purchased with the home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With its new, discounted price, the home has been described in the </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://ogroup.com/listing/23123-oxnard-st/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">listing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as “the best deal in Woodland Hills”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gibson, who has appeared in the </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fast and Furious</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> franchise and topped the Billboard chart with his music, has been a longtime resident of the area.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Getty Images, The Oppenheim Group Real Estate</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p>

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Michael Clarke scores luxe Vaucluse home

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Former Test cricketer Michael Clarke has </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/former-test-cricketer-michael-clarke-buys-13m-vaucluse-home/?rsf=syn:news:nca:news:spa:strap" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">picked up a new property</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, after putting down about $13 million on the Vaucluse home prior to auction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clarke has recently been seen visiting the five-bedroom home, which had previously been sold for $9.5 million in 2019, with sources confirming he has purchased it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The “European-inspired” home is just a block away from the Fitzwilliam Rd mansion he had lived with his ex-wife Kyly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Fitzwilliam property was sold in an under-the-table deal for $12 million in February, after the couple purchased it in 2014 for $8.3 million.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clarke’s newest property was scheduled for auction on Tuesday, September 14.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sitting on a 784 square-metre block, the property features a mineralised gas-heated tiled pool with a poolside cabana and two outdoor showers, and is just a short walk from three local beaches.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inside the home, there are four bathrooms, heated limestone floors, a custom-designed iron wrought staircase, and three gas fireplaces.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The master suite comes with its own balcony, stone ensuite and dressing room.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home also boasts a formal lounge and dining room, as well as an upper-level reading room.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: michaelclarkeofficial / Instagram, realestate.com.au</span></em></p>

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Michelle Pfeiffer flips luxe home for multi-million profit

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer has made a $3.85 million profit in her latest property flip.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The star sold her Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles to an unidentified buyer for $USD 25 million ($AUD 35 million) just 18 months after purchasing it for $USD 22.5 million.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This isn’t the first home Ms Pfeiffer and her husband, David Kelley, have flipped, selling properties for $USD 22 million in 2019 and $USD 9 million in January last year, according to the </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://nypost.com/2021/08/19/michelle-pfeiffers-pacific-palisades-home-sells-for-25m/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York Post</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home, designed by architect Steve Giannetti in 2019, sits on 3000 sqm and includes seven bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With exposed ceiling beams, pocket doors, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, large balconies, and arched doorways, the home offers a suite of luxury finishes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The kitchen range, imported from France, is part of a dining area that seamlessly opens up to the outdoor space.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outside the house, there is a pool with a deck that offers views of the Riviera Country Club, the neighbouring golf course, and the Pacific Ocean.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alongside that there is a hot tub, an outdoor dining area, and a greenhouse-style artist studio that sits under the pool deck and comes with its own private sitting area.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beneath the mansion is the wine cellar, with its own tasting area and enough storage space for around 500 bottles, which sits next door to a home theatre.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Michelle Pfeiffer / Instagram, Realtor.com</span></em></p>

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“Almost magical”: Oprah quietly sells luxe estate for nearly $19 million

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oprah Winfrey has quietly sold one of her investment properties for a cool $US 14 million ($AUD 18.9 million).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The sale of the former talk show star’s waterfront estate on Washington’s remote Orcas Island was recorded on Tuesday and conducted off market, according to vice president of Coldwell Banker Bain’s global luxury division Jen Cameron, who represented the buyer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There was a rumour that the property might be for sale or the seller might consider selling it,” Ms Cameron said. “And so, with the interested party, we approached the representative to see if that was true - and that’s pretty much how it went.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Winfrey bought the 43-acre estate known as Madroneagle in 2018, paying $US 8.3 million ($AUD 11.2 million).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The property includes a 950 square metre mansion which Winfrey has remodelled, as well as several other houses, a greenhouse, a 800-metre beach, a shop, and a mother-in-law apartment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windermere broker Wally Gudgell represented Winfrey in the sale, and dealt with her property manager and fitness guru Bob Greene both for the original purchase and the latest deal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“They just figured she’s too busy and never going to really use it, and that’s why they were willing to sell it,” Mr Gudgell said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home also features a slew of luxury amenities, including a wet bar, wine cellar, decorative wood-fire pizza oven, and heated floors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There are very few properties as magnificent as this,” Ms Cameron said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I know what went into it - the thoughtfulness, the detail, the architecture, the quality. The home is so special in itself, but the whole property is magnificent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There’s a reverence in it - a place where you go to restore yourself and rejuvenate. It’s incredibly magical.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I was really excited that somebody would have interest in really opening this property and making memories there.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The buyer of the home is listed in property records as Lophodytes LLC, but Ms Cameron declined to comment on their identity.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: A.J. Canaria and John Duffy / Puget Sound Business Journal</span></em></p>

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Why your once-in-a-lifetime trip should be to LUX

<p>One week out from the trip of a lifetime, I’m rummaging through my parent’s bookshelf, searching for one particular photo album. It’s bulky and I’m having to peel the pages apart, probably due to the sticky hands of my younger self. I’ve always loved looking through Mum &amp; Dad’s old travel photos, but this one trip they took is my favourite.</p> <p>Two sun-kissed love birds stand on the horizon where a strip of golden sand meets a brilliant, turquoise ocean. The sea and the sky fade into one another in a smooth gradient of “has-this-been-photoshopped?” blue. On the back of the photo, in my Dad’s distinctive cursive writing, “Maldives, 1988.”</p> <p>Around the time my parents visited, a tiny island called Olhahali was a famed picnic spot for those seeking a private dining experience in the Indian Ocean. Part of the North Male Atoll, the island was rimmed by pastel corals, sand bars and a flurry of brightly-coloured fish that inhabit them. The surrounds are much the same today, but the island itself has been transformed beyond belief.</p> <p><strong>Why stay at LUX* North Male?</strong></p> <p>LUX* North Male Atoll is everything I imagined the Maldives to be and more. Much more. Just from the name, you’ve probably gathered that this resort is no run-of-the-mill hotel. LUX* embodies luxury in every sense, but that’s not where the name comes from. Lux is the Latin word for light, and the asterisk represents a new philosophy – lighter, brighter.</p> <p>This new approach spans from the design and decor to the way the staff interact with guests. It’s a leap away from the stuffy, over-furnished, and often heavy feel of other 5-star hotel brands. LUX* offers an exceptional, personalised experience, delivered playfully.</p> <p>LUX* North Male immediately stands out from the other resorts in the Maldives. You won’t find the typical thatched roof-style villas. Instead, extravagant penthouse villas with infinity pools and private rooftop terraces await. The crisp white walls glisten in the sun, in striking contrast against the #nofilterneeded blue of the ocean. Superyacht-chic just about sums it up.</p> <p><strong>Your dining options</strong></p> <p>With just 67 villas, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were the only person on the island. Everything you need is right there in your mini-mansion so guests tend to revel in their own space. In-villa dining makes this even more fun. In the morning, you can have a spread of pastries, fruits, eggs and juices delivered and launched into your private pool. Floating breakfasts have become the hallmark of luxury tropical holidays and there’s no better place to experience it than the Maldives.</p> <p>In the evening, your Island Host will create the perfect setting for a dinner under the stars. The in-villa dining menu spoils guests with a variety of seafood, steaks, Maldivian-inspired and Western cuisine. Each course is delivered on your cue with wine glasses topped up swiftly and generously.</p> <p>After dinner, your private restaurant turns into an outdoor cinema. A film of your choice is projected onto the white wall and the daybed serves as the perfect spot to snuggle up and enjoy the movie. You may find your attention being drawn upward though. The sky above puts on a show of its own. The lack of light pollution allows for some of the best stargazing in the world.</p> <p><strong>The Villas</strong></p> <p>As someone who often judges a hotel by its shower, I was more than a little excited to see the bathroom. Two double doors roll away to reveal a deep stone bathtub sitting on an intricate mosaic tile floor. Behind the glass, the pane is a shower big enough to park your car in. It has three settings, two shower heads and one hell of a view to the garden (which has yet another shower).</p> <p>The already magnificent bathroom is made even more magical with the finer details, particularly the toiletries. Mamma Aroma is a signature bath and skincare range, exclusive to LUX* resorts. It’s made from locally sourced ingredients with no nasties. After a day in the sun, there’s nothing better than rinsing off the salt from the ocean and slathering on the moisturiser.</p> <p><strong>Your daily schedule, sorted</strong></p> <p>If sunning yourself by the pool or swimming off your private dock gets a bit tiresome, you can try one of the island excursions. The Turtle Quest comes highly recommended. The three-hour round trip involves a boat ride out to a protected reef where marine life thrives in the warm water of the Indian Ocean. Equipped with a snorkel, flippers and a life vest (if needed), you’ll jump in and swim side-by-side with turtles, as well as a few thousand tropical fish.</p> <p>If you’d prefer to stay dry, LUX* North Male Atoll has its mini-submarine that takes you out to explore the home reef. Most importantly, a sunset cruise on the island’s private yacht or a catamaran trip could be more your style. In addition, it’s also just as entertaining to park yourself on the sun lounges near Beach Rouge and watch the jet skiers whip around leaving a flurry of whitewash in their wake.</p> <p><strong>The on-site restaurant options</strong></p> <p>While you’re there, it’s only fitting to toss back a cocktail or two from the bar. Beach Rouge has a fabulous selection of cocktails but the bartenders love it when you say “surprise me.” During the day, this is where your fellow holiday-makers may be hanging out. It’s the best restaurant on the island for lunch with the resident DJ playing a mix of laid-back tunes.</p> <p>For sunset though, you’ll want to head to the other side of the island. Glow overlooks a huge infinity pool with plenty of comfy lounges and dining tables. The cocktail menu is even more extensive but it’s the wine list that will blow you away. Savour the sunset and toast to another day in paradise, and as soon as the sun dips into the ocean, head upstairs for a true culinary treat.</p> <p>Inti is a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant with a stellar team of chefs plating up some of the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten. There is a live sushi station sits in the middle of the room with expert knives man slicing and dicing today’s catch. Delicate decanters fill impeccably polished wine glasses and beautifully presented dishes grace the tables of hungry diners.</p> <p>The ceviche is unbelievable, and the quinoa risotto comes in a close second. You can spoil yourself with a five-course feast complete with wine pairings from Alexander Van Beek’s two chateaux in Bordeaux.</p> <p>To sum up, the second you arrive at LUX* North Male Atoll to when the staff wave you goodbye at the jetty, every moment is special. The experiences, restaurants and villas are all carefully thought out. You have everything you need to fulfil your dream Maldivian holiday. And with your Island Host on speed dial, you truly feel as if you’re the only person in the world.</p> <p><em>Written by Bethany Plint. Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.mydiscoveries.com.au/stories/luxnorthmaleatoll/">MyDiscoveries.</a></em></p>

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Luxe for less! ALDI launches new range to transform your bedroom into a 5-star hotel

<p>There’s just something about hotel rooms that exude comfort and luxury like nothing else, and now, thanks to ALDI, you can recreate some of that magic at home.</p> <p>Starting on Wednesday May 22, ALDI’s Special Buys will feature affordable home items that will help give a touch of luxury to your living space.</p> <p>The sale will include items from their hotel bedroom and bathroom range, as well as home heating.</p> <p>A queen or king sized Quilted Coverlet Set will be retailing for $69.99 and comes in four different colours. The sought-after item comes complete with two pillowcases and an oversized coverlet in a quilted pattern.</p> <p>If you’re looking for ways to beat the winter chill, then you can rush in to grab the Heated Throw Blanket for $36.99, featuring nine heat settings.</p> <p>Also on sale is the Flame Effect Heater for $129. The ambience booster has two heat settings, a remote control and adjustable flame brightness.</p> <p>Other items included in the sale are the Faux Fur Throw Blanket for $24.99 and bath towels for $9.99.</p> <p>There will also be a number of pillows, such as the Faux Fur Cushions for $14.99.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see what’s on offer this Special Buys.</p>

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Luxe look for less: BIG W launches timeless homewares range starting from $9

<p>BIG W is set to release a '70s inspired set of homewares that you might not be able to pass up.</p> <p>The latest collection will appear in stores next Wednesday and will touch on familiar colour palettes that were all the rage in our homes back in the 1970s, with bold botanical greens, mustard golds and soft greys.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a new way to freshen up your home, then BIG W’s latest release may just be exactly what you need.</p> <p>With vibrant and deep-toned bedding, to plush velvet cushions, as well as trendy ottomans and arm chairs all at an affordable price – what is not to love about the department store’s <em>Dark Wonder</em> collection?</p> <p>Starting from just $9, customers can add a decorative accessory to your bedside table with the House &amp; Home black metal lantern or a metallic hourglass.</p> <p>Customers looking to spice up their homes can purchase the velvet armchair that comes in either emerald or grey for just $99, as well as the matching ottoman for $49.</p> <p>Online, the new collection has caused a storm amongst excited fans ready to get their hand on the items.</p> <p>“Love a touch of glam!” one user commented.</p> <p>“I HAVE to have this,” another wrote.</p> <p>The luxe homeware range also features stunning bedding to add glamour and chic to your bedroom without having to dig deep into your pockets.</p> <p>For just $49, you can have bold velvet mustard print bedding set to bring life into your bedroom or add pops of colour with the $29 <em>Dharsh</em> quilt set.</p> <p>While only a few pieces are available for pre-order now online, customers will be able to purchase items from the collection in stores from next Wednesday.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see some of BIG W’s luxe Dark Wonder collection.</p> <p>Will you be purchasing any of these homeware items? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Luxe for less! ALDI designer appliances will save you $208

<p>ALDI is set to release a range of designer kettles and toasters this weekend – and are made and designed by luxury label DeLonghi!</p> <p>The new appliances come in four unique pastel colours – similar to the popular retro tones on display in retail stores.</p> <p>The DeLonghi kettle, priced at $49.99, and DeLonghi toaster, coming in at $79.99, are just some of the kitchen appliances set to be available on Saturday March 30 in blue, green, cream and light pink at ALDI.</p> <p>The German supermarket store has caused a stir amongst fans of the Special Buys discounts.</p> <p>“Their stuff is usually pretty good. Not top quality but much better than a lot of stuff out there,” one customer commented on a Facebook post.</p> <p>In comparison, luxury brand Smeg’s four-slice toaster and kettle combo costs AUD$338, meaning a saving of $208 for anyone looking to purchase the DeLonghi products at ALDI.</p> <p>Also on offer in the Special Buys are mini pans made in Italy, which are available from $6.99, and larger stainless-steel sets are $29.99. These versatile appliances have three layers of non-stick coating.</p> <p>Other items will be available on Saturday too, to help you achieve a chic-looking kitchen for less.</p> <p>A mandolin slicer for $19.99, a four-piece Japanese knife seat for $19.99, and a cutting board for $12.99 can also all be picked up from ALDI.</p> <p>A 46-bottle freestanding wine cellar for $299 is sure to be a popular item along with an $89.99 microwave.</p> <p>Following the popular release of Kmart’s air fryer – an item which can cook anything – the German supermarket will be releasing its own version for $129.</p> <p>The Special Buys kitchen range will be available until stocks last.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the items that will be available from Saturday at ALDI.</p> <p>Will you be purchasing any of these ALDI Special Buys items this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><span> </span></p>

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ALDI to launch budget "luxe" homeware range

<p>ALDI will be launching a “luxe” homeware range for its Special Buys this coming Wednesday.</p> <p>Shoppers will be able to get their hands on special bedding, living room staples, garden ornaments and bathroom assortments in stores on Wednesday, March 27.</p> <p>One of the items that has had fans particularly excited is the $99 Grace Velvet Ottoman, which comes with velvet upholstery in charcoal or navy.</p> <p>Other velvet furniture on offer include the $129 Audrey Velvet Chair. Featuring wooden legs, the seat can hold up to 150kg in weight.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQvvdFn0PP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQvvdFn0PP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">ANOTHER drop of gorgeous goodies hitting @aldiaustralia Wednesday 27th March 😍 • Velvet Bench’s $79.99 • Buffet $149 • Velvet Chairs $129 • Cushions $16.99 • Gold Side Table $79.99 • Velvet Ottomans $99.99 • Thanks @i.shop.bargains.au for the tag 💕 . . . . #aldi #aldiaustralia #aldihaul #aldispecialbuys #aldilove #aldigram #aldiloversau #aldilover #home #homedecor #homesweethome #homeinspo #homegoods #bargain #bargainshopper #bargainhunter #savvy #savvyshopper #velvet #velvetcollection #velvetdecor #home #homeinspo #homedecor #homewares</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/homeiswhereabargainis/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Ashlee 🙋🏽🛍</a> (@homeiswhereabargainis) on Mar 21, 2019 at 12:16am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>For the bedroom, customers can get the queen/king size Quilted Coverlet Set for $69. The set includes a machine-washable cotton coverlet and two pillowcases that come in four different print designs. Also on offer is a microfibre-filled Cloud Pillow for $29.</p> <p>The range also includes a collection of bathroom and gardening goods, such as the $6 Bath Mat and the $29 Basket Hanger.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLz1ttFbfn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLz1ttFbfn/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">How good do next weeks special buys look!! Coming 27 March. Thank you to the beautiful @that_coloured_door_69 for sharing ⭐️⭐️ #aldiaustralia #aldicatalogue #aldispecialbuys #aldiloversau</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/aldiloversau/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Tammy - Aldi Lovers Australia</a> (@aldiloversau) on Mar 19, 2019 at 2:16am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Bargain hunters have been thrilled with the upcoming release. “Seriously this stuff is STUNNING and doesn’t look like it is from ALDI,” one wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>“So many stunning goodies! If I had the velvet ottoman I would just be touching it all the time,” one commented.</p> <p>Another added, “I need the chairs, ottomans and buffet.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the new homewares range.</p> <p>Will you be lining up for this Special Buys launch? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Luxe to less wine guide: cabernet sauvignon

<p>Typically, cabernet sauvignon produces savoury medium to full-bodied dry red wines, boasting aromas of cedar and currant, with hints of mint. Australian expressions of cabernet sauvignon are more compact, with marked tannins, judicious alcohol levels and bright acidity, lifted by attractive herbaceous hints, and sometimes eucalyptus. There is no doubt, Australia produces world-class cabernet sauvignon and blends. Here we’ve compiled a luxe-to-less guide with something for every budget.</p><p><strong>2010 Brand’s Laira One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon, $80.50</strong><br>Sourced from low-yielding vineyards planted on Coonawarra’s famous terra rossa soils, the One Seven One is a brambly and brooding cabernet sauvignon packed full of cassis and spicy cedar notes and underpinned by dried herbs. While drinking beautifully in its youth, this wine will continue to improve with careful cellaring. With 15 trophies to its name, it is one of the most awarded wines from the celebrated Coonawarra wine region and a hallmark Australian cabernet known across the world.</p><p><strong>Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, $55.70</strong><br>Created as a result of the availability of high-quality cabernet fruit, Bin 407 is inspired by its older brother, Bin 707. Not only offering varietal definition, but also approachability, structure and depth of flavour. The Bin 407 highlights the Penfolds approach to multi-region, multi-vineyard blending to create a cabernet that rewards the drinker in both early and later years.</p><p><strong>2010 Evans and Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, $30.00</strong><br>Margaret River is known for producing exceptional Cabernet wines of unique character and this wine is no exception. Displaying dark fruits, cassis, cedar wood and garden herbs, this wine is approachable now but will also reward careful cellaring.</p><p><strong>2012 McWilliam’s Appellation Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, $25</strong><br>The new Appellation range from McWilliam’s is really generating some buzz in the wine community, showcasing the best varietals from the emerging, cool-climate regions of NSW. This cabernet sauvignon from Hilltops shows rich dark currant fruit with autumn leaves aromas that flow nicely onto the palate supported by cedar wood spices and soft velvety tannins.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>2012 McWilliam’s Hanwood Cabernet Sauvignon, $14.00</strong><br>The Hanwood range is known for overdelivering and the cabernet sauvignon is particularly good value. It was recently named by the UK wine writer Matthew Jukes in his highly regarded list of the Top 100 Australian wines, which is an amazing commendation considering the price point.</p><p><strong>Hardys Stamp of Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, $6.99</strong><br>Hardys have produced an easy drinking cabernet, with attractive soft berry flavours which flow easily across the palate and gentle tannins on the finish. Bottled in the larger format 1L bottles, there's now more to go around!</p>

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