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COOK, FOOD STYLIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER DEARNA BOND

Dearna Bondgrew up in an Italian family and food was central to her way of life. “My favourite way to spend the school holidays was in the kitchen with my Nonna shelling beans, bottling tomato sauc...

FOOD STYLIST LYNDEL MILLER

After studying interior design and working in the food world for many years, it seemed a logical step to explore food styling, Lyndel Millersays. “I didn't expect to make a living out of it,” she s...

kitchen coquette by katrina meynink + cookbook giveaway!

Books make my world go round. They wake me up, inspire me during the day, and ease me into sleep at night-time. I was recently asked what was my most treasured possession, and I had to answer: my b...

photographer chris chen

It's always great to hear about an assistant who goes on to make a name for themselves. Chris Chen started out working for leading Sydney photographer Petrina Tinslay (who I interviewed here), and ...

happy australia day!

One of my favourite features from the latest issue of real living is the food shoot by Katie Quinn Davies. There are some behind the scenes shots on her amazing blog What Katie Ate. Enjoy!images co...

stylist chantelle grady

Another unexpected find. Chantelle Grady is a stylist, photographer and designer. She was introduced to me by photographer Mindi Cooke. They have been collaborating together, and I can't wait to se...

photographer katie quinn davies

Hope you're not feeling hungry. I think these images could convert any food saint. They're the work of Katie Quinn Davies, an Irish photographer who has recently moved to Sydney. She's also a cook,...

photographer armelle habib

I knew it was all going to work out okay. Or so at least I hoped. I had just returned from my overseas trip and was given just over one week's notice to style a major shoot for real living. The go...

globe's olivia buxton

In the latest issue of real living we have featured the gorgeous cafe Globe. I love it when cafes make an effort with their interiors. I have to say, Melbourne cafes seem to do this better than any...

cook book queen michele cranston

I went to the bookshop yesterday and was blown away by just how much shelf space is taken up by cookbooks. Everyone is obssessed with the idea of cooking - but, let's face it, how many of us make t...