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Home front

Style editor Tracey Strange shares news and views from the home stores.
 
Three of the best: globes
 
 
Antique
Napoleon III globe $1250 from European Antiques, (09) 360 9858.
 

 
 
Modern
Matte silver globe $295 from Design Denmark, (09) 361 3333.
 

 
 
 
Classic
Silver globe $630 from Smith & Caughey’s, (09) 377 4770.
 

 
Recycling romance
“Redesigning memories” is how Melbourne-based designer Cindy-Lee Davies describes her approach to the often whimsical homewares she produces under the label Lightly. The romantically quirky Lightly line-up includes more than 70 products, from rugs and lighting to ceramics (you’ll find her china butterflies on our Garden Shopping page) and her signature lace/doily range. Doily plate $84 from Tuberose, (09) 520 5635.
 

 
We love the stunning pink in Harlequin’s latest fabric range.
 
 
For stockists contact (09) 529 2007.
 

 
The fourth book in the popular The Way We Live series by Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix deals With The Things We Love. It’s about gorgeous, quirky pieces and the way they’re displayed. The photos are evocative and the text informative. $78 from Thames & Hudson.



Story: Tracey Strange
Photographs: Belinda Merrie







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