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(art.inspiration) diana prichard

Diana Prichard (left) and Gail Affleck There is almost nothing so pleasing as seeing good things happen to a beautiful person. That's what happened when I saw friend and colleague Diana Pricha...

happy holidays

I'm off to do some baking in preparation for Christmas. I won't be doing any more posts between now and the new year. And pretty much as soon as 2009 comes around I'll be back at work - no more ma...

designer erika harberts

In doing research for a real living article on all things handmade, I came across the gorgeous work of Erika Harberts. She is a designer and mum living in Rotterdam, Holland. After studying tex...

designer sasha rossman

Part of my job as deputy editor of Real Livingis going to trade fairs. I have to admit that I don't often see too much of interest. Sure, it's a chance to check out the latest products from compan...

PHOTOGRAPHER MAREE HOMER

Maree Homerhas a reputation as not only a great photographer, but a wonderful person to work with too. She is loved by stylists for her nurturing and supportive nature, and by magazine editors for...

stylist rachel brown

Styling is one of those professions. When you first learn that it's basically a job whereby people get paid to shop, it seems incredibly unfair... and perhaps a little too easy. But it's deceptive ...

pregnancy feature & photo shoot

Some pics that didn't make it to the feature... Behind the scenes pics - from editor Deb's blog More behind the scenes of the photo shootWell, there's no hiding from it now. My pregnant belly is...

august fields by amy butler

I've long been an Amy Butler fan since she first appeared in real living and she was such a lovely person when I interviewed her for the magazine a few months ago. Amy is not only incredibly inspi...

photo shoot sneak peek

That's me and four-week-old Little C on the photo shoot Went into the office today to put the finishing touches to the pregnancy diary feature that I've written for real livingmagazine, which wil...

blogger belinda graham

Belinda's developed a creative streak since starting her blog renovate & decorate The other end of the room belongs to baby Layla - such a gorgeous name Zak's room indulges animal prints - a ...