An inspirational guide to home decorating with the perennially popular elements of a neutral palette, natural ingredients and a carefully curated mix of vintage and modern pieces - from influential stylist and decorator, Lynda GardenerDoyenne of the unique and decorative, interiors stylist and hotelier Lynda Gardener is always on the hunt for new finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. For her, individual collections add soul to space - and her self-taught ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is loved internationally.
Curate, the highly anticipated book by Lynda Gardner and Ali Heath, explores the seven elements that Lynda uses to bring rooms to life and sees them combined in ten truly inspirational homes - most designed by Lynda herself but some by other creatives who inspire her. Whether a converted warehouse, simple loft, bijoux apartment, one-room studio, new-build barn, country estate, historic cottage, island hideaway, beach shack or rural retreat, these special places reveal the art of curating a home with originality and personality. With gloriously evocative photography by Marnie Hawson and plenty of down-to-earth advice, Curate encourages the reader to embrace their individual style and create a timeless interior of their own.
Lynda Gardener is an Australian-based interior stylist. She has been credited internationally as the founder of one of the first global lifestyle stores, Empire, which she started in her 20s in Melbourne, and ran successfully for over two decades. Simultaneously, for the past 30 years she has slowly built a portfolio of individual boutique hotel rental properties, that have become synonymous with her eclectic style, collector's eye and desire for the unique. Lynda also consults on design and interior styling projects, for both commercial and residential clients, in Australia and abroad. Her work is regularly featured in high-profile international press, including Country Style, Elle Decoration, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Vogue Living and VT Women. Her work has also featured in books including Diane Keaton's The House that Pinterest Built and Grace Bonney's Design Sponge at Home.
Instagram @lynda.gardener www.lyndagardener.com
Ali Heath is a UK based interiors writer, stylist and content creator and has over 15 years' freelance experience, working with prestigious interior and lifestyle magazines. Her work is featured regularly in many notable titles including Country Living, Elle Decoration, Elle Decoration Country, Homes and Gardens, House & Garden, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Red, the Telegraph and YOU Magazine. She collaborates with various leading photographers and her work is also syndicated internationally. Prior to going freelance, Ali set up a successful antiques business, after working as New Business director for a top below-the-line marketing agency.
Instagram @aliheath_uk www.aliheath.co.uk
Marnie Hawson is an Australian-based interior, travel and lifestyle photographer. Her work is published in many of the world's top interiors magazines, including Australian House & Garden, Condé Nast Traveller, Country Style, Elle Decoration, Gourmet Traveller, Green, Habitus, Harper's Bazaar, Home Beautiful, Homes & Garden, Livingetc and Real Living. As a former environmental scientist, her work is focused on purpose-driven photography for people doing good things. As a team Marnie, Lynda and Ali regularly collaborate for publications in the UK, and Marnie is represented internationally by Living Inside agency, in Milan.
Instagram @marniehawson www.marniehawson.com.au
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