Home Beautiful – December 2012

entertain
Fabulous festive food to share with family and friends
decorate
Christmas lights
Create a whimsical wonderland
by scattering lanterns and
fairy lights around your
entertaining area.
‘Tindra’ Noel paper votive kit, $19.95/set of 6, ‘Psalm’ snowflake tealight
holder, $69.95, ‘Celestial’ reindeer tealight holder, $14.95, all Papaya. ‘Pomp’
glass lanterns, $17.99 each, Ikea. ‘Night Stars twinkle’ candle bags, $11.95/set
of 10, battery-operated fairy lights, $15 for 4.5m, all Easygift. Rope fairy
lights, $34, LED fairy lights, $34, both Bunnings. Hanging lanterns (on tree),
$12.95 each, Emerald & Ella. White scarf, stylist’s own. Barwon dining chairs,
$499 each, Waratah table, $1499, all Eco Outdoor. Stockists, page 216
entertain {Christmas lunch}
the main event
Pull out all the stops with this fabulous Christmas menu
where modern meets traditional; and wow young and old
alike with a truly sensational update of the humble fruitcake
recipes & food styling kerrie worner art direction imogene abady
styling john mangila & stephanie powell PHOTOgRAPHY nicky ryan
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Beetroot & ouzo cured kingfish
Recipes start on page 207
Above: ‘Côté Table baroque’ plate, $29, Honeybee Homewares. Vintage dessert fork, from $9.95/set of 4, The Bay Tree.
Opposite page: Tablecloth in Cream and Taupe, $250, Maison Et Jardin. ‘Empire by Ciroa’ dinner plates, $10.95 each, Liddy Design.
Vintage forks, $30 each, The Country Trader. Vintage knives, $60/set of 6, The Bay Tree. Linen napkins in White, $8.25 each, Prue Trollope.
Etched flutes, $15.50 each, The Perfect Gift. Vintage French wine glasses, $75 each, Parterre. Smoky glass decanter, $85, Shades of Pale.
Hardwood pieces, $20 each, Seasonal Concepts. ‘Blend’ jug (with flowers), $4.95, Maxwell & Williams. Silver votives, from $15, Architectural
& Antique Elements. ‘Brighton’ chair in Turquoise, $149, Zaffero. Replica Tolix chairs in White, $129 each, Matt Blatt. Stockists, page 216 >
create
Christmas craft
Find out how to make
the star garland and
personalised placecard
shown here from
page 155.
plating up
A beautiful table will set the scene for a memorable
Christmas feast. Delicate French glassware, antique
cutlery and warm timber are an elegant combination.
Top left: Stocking in White/Natural, $38, Santa sack, $45, both
Maya Muse Textiles. Lace-trimmed linen stocking, $34, Tuuni
at Etsy.com. ‘Tutu Du Monde’ tutus, from $149.95 each, teddy
bear, $79.95, all KidoStore. Coat rack, Doug Up On Bourke.
Top right: See previous page. Left & opposite: Côté Table
‘baroque’ side plate, $29, Honeybee Homewares. ‘Empire by
Ciroa’ dinner plate, $10.95, Liddy Design. Vintage fork, $30, The
Country Trader. Vintage knife, $60/set of 6, The Bay Tree. Classic
linen napkin, $8.25, Prue Trollope. Vintage French wine glasses,
$75, Parterre. Hardwood piece, $20, Seasonal Concepts. Silver
votives, from $15 each, Architectural & Antique Elements. Vintage
bottle, $20, Floral Craftsman Matt Bisaro. Stockists, page 216
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Turkey roulade with caramelised
onion & cranberries; bean, roasted
almond & fennel salad
Recipes start on page 207
traditional cranberry
Give
turkey
caramelised onion and
a twist with this
roulade
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marmalade,
Glazed with pear cider and
our
makes a spectacular centrepiece
baked ham
Cider & orange glazed ham
with caramelised pears
Recipes start on page 207
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pop the cork
Add a festive flavour, and a pretty pink hue, to your
bubbly by dropping crushed fresh raspberries into
the glasses before pouring the champagne.
create
Christmas craft
Find out how to make
your own bonbons (it’s
a snap!) and adorn gifts,
from page 155.
Opposite: ‘Vera Wang Grosgrain’ oval dish, $159, Wedgwood.
Vintage carving fork, $65/set with knife, Seasonal Concepts.
Linen hand towel with classic crest embroidery, $16, Prue
Trollope. ‘Empire by Ciroa’ dinner plates, $10.95 each, Liddy
Design. Top left: Etched flutes, $15.50 each, The Perfect Gift.
Brushed metal tray, $95, Shades of Pale. Top right: Brown
craft paper, $2.63/roll, Woolworths. Ribbons from a selection
at Paper2 and Vandoros. Gift tags, $3 each, Paper2. Bottom
left: Vintage book pages (used to make bon bons), $9.95/set,
Paper2. Reindeer, $24.95, Telegram Paper Goods. Glitter pine
cone decoration, $7, Papier D’Amour. Crystal snowflake
decoration, $30, The Country Trader. Glass votive, from $15,
Architectural & Antique Elements. Stockists, page 216
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entertain {Christmas lunch}
Salted caramel
& chocolate fruitcake
Recipes start on page 207
Save the best till
last with this
fruitcake
good
jolly
‘Tony Sly’ milk jug in White,
$23, The Bay Tree.
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