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Issue # 5

April 2014

March Studios

Natalie

The Maker

Marie

PhotographerTOM EVANGELEDIS +BLACK EYE GALLERY

// ARCHITECT SPOTLIGHT

GUEST BLOGGER: YELLOW TRACE


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Firstly, we would love to extend a huge welcome to our newest Idh member,

Sarah Virzi who has joined the magazine design team.

While we begin to look orward to the cooler days, we find beauty amongst

the concrete jungle that surrounds us. With textures o wood, metals andwire sofened with muted colours, the inspiration flows through this issue.

Beginning with Architects, March Studios, who are known or their incredible

Aesop interiors. We muse over the Wild Tings, Te Maker, Natalie Marie,

whose greatest tools are her hands and we travel with our Adventure Writer

Kirsten to Peru... Come join us.

&

hello.

Jamee HuntingtonDeb Morgan


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A R C H I T E C T S P O T L I G H T

March Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

M E E T T H E D E S I G N E R S

Kip & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

S T O R E S P O T L I G H T

Kezu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

P H O T O G R A P H E R

Tom Evangelidis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

A R T I S T M U S E

We're the Wild Things. . . . . . . . . 42

M E E T T H E M A K E R

Natalie Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

T H I N G S W E L O V E

Concrete Jungle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64B L O G W A T C H

Yeow Tace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

O U T & A B O U T

Eighty-Six . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

A D V E N T U R E

On e Road, Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

S O C I A L

Featured Instagrammers . . . . . . . . . 96

S T A Y P E R U

Mr & Mrs Smi Hotels. . . . . . . . . . 98

I N S P I R A T I O N

Urban Playground . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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MARCH Studio represents a new generation ofarchitects and designers in Australia.

We have been educated in a digital environment butembrace the fundamental elements of making and

innovation. The outcomes of this mix are highly craftedprojects, born and refined through the utilisation of adigital process, but which are embedded in a thoroughknowledge of materials and construction.

The M could represent Making, Melbourne, Master,Maniac and the arch is for architecture.

WHERE DID THE INSPIRATION COME FROM

FOR YOUR NAME?

DESIGN STUDIO //

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March was established in 2007 by partners Rodney Eggleston

(1981) and Anne-Laure Cavigneaux (1980). Eggleston trained asan architect at RMIT University and Cavigneaux has a degree invisual communication.

We have amassed quite a large portfolio of work in the last7 years, including retail interiors, houses, socially aware artsinitiatives and even the interior of a boat.

Our work has been built in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Sydney, Singapore, Zurich, Paris and New York for a range of

clients, including Baker D. Chirico, Damir Doma, Sneakerboy andAesop, for whom we have designed and built 13 stores.

The houses are probably the most satisfying of all the projects asthey represent a holistic approach to living and are hand craftedfor the clients who eventually inhabit them. Brentknoll, The Mullet,and Somers Beach House are the most exciting examples of thehouses we've designed to date.

HOW DID YOU BEGIN IN DESIGN?

IS THERE A PARTICULAR PROJECT THAT STANDS OUT FORYOU AND SIGNIFIES SUCCESS?

DESIGN STUDIO // MARCH STUDIOS


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DESIGN STUDIO // MARCH STUDIOS.

Sustainability is inherent in all good design - the very act of design

forces one to think of these issues and this will become more and

more relevant in the way we live in the future.

Thanks for coming down! We don't worry to much about

'marketing' or words like 'brand.' If you follow your vision and enjoy

what you do, no matter what it is, people will generally gravitate

around and jump on board. We've been fortunate to date that this

has happened and have attracted a lot of similar minded clientsand collaborators.

THERE IS A STRONG FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN YOURDESIGN. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND HOW DO YOUTHINK IT WILL EFFECT THE FUTURE OF THE WAY WE LIVE?

LAST YEAR WE SAW YOU SPEAK AT SEMI PERMANENTIN SYDNEY. DO YOU TAKE ON PUBLIC SPEAKING ROLESLIKE THIS OFTEN AND WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOUFOUND WITH THE MARKETING SIDE OF YOUR BUSINESS?


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YOUR "AESOP" STORES BOTH WITHINAUSTRALIA & INTERNATIONALLY HAVEBEEN EXTENSIVELY DISCUSSED WITHIN THE

INDUSTRY. HOW DID THIS PROJECT BEGIN ANDWHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION?

We now have a long-standing collaboration with the

Australian skin care company, but it began purely by

chance as our old studio was next door to their old head

office in Carlton.

Anne-Laure was employed to design packaging and

marketing campaigns to begin with, and eventually one

thing led to another and we started designing stores, 13

to date.

Each shop demonstrates our direct attitude to the use

of materials; brown bottles, dot tiles, coconut husk

string; in each situation the crafting of each space has

reflected a striking embrace of the pragmatics of retail

while embodying the sensual, natural qualities of the

Aesop product.
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DESIGN STUDIO // MARCH STUDIOS.

We thrive on the fact that projects will not last forever,

this in turn makes us think about re-use and what the

future of a project might be.

The Pen Plan series, Make Change and The Aviary

were all projects constructed for very short life spans.

As a result the materials used were totally recycled.Sometimes though we have designed for short periods

of time but the projects have hung on, Section 08 was

designed for a life-span of 6 months, (entering its 8th

year) and Aesop Flinders Lane is also entering its 7th

year after only being built for one Christmas trading

period! Sometimes a project takes on its own destiny

despite its original purpose.

MANY OF YOUR PROJECTS ARE NON-PERMANENT IN THEIR NATURE. DO YOU FINDTHIS A CHALLENGE KNOWING THE SPACES AREDISMANTLED IN A SHORT TIME AFTER USE?

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Alex, Kate and Hayley launched Kip & Co in 2012. Offeringbright, colourful, beautiful bedding and they have quicklyexpanded into a covetable, vibrant lifestyle brand.

Kip & Cos collections are inspired by the everyday and the outof the way lifes big moments and its sunny days, laughter,adventure and the next sip of champagne.

Alex is a former lawyer and currently juggles Kip & Cowith a full time role in corporate affairs. Kate used to bean accountant who went on to own an organic health foodbusiness with Hayley (the third Kip member!) and worked as

a business manager for a local Australian fashion label beforestarting her young family.

Hayely is a naturopath by training and after her successfulbusiness with Kate she has somehow managed to squeeze inthree kids and another business in Bali.

Design has always been a mutual passion. We were luckythat we all reached a point in our lives together where wefelt we had the space, experience and energy to put into anew endeavour - we wanted to do something creative, thatanswered a real niche in the market.

We came up with plenty of ideas but bed linen was the onethat struck a chord and we have never looked back since!

WALK OUR READERS THROUGH WHO KIP & CO ARE?

WHAT ARE YOUR BACKGROUNDS IN BUSINESS?

HOW DID YOU BEGIN YOUR COMPANY?

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Architect Spotlight
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There is no typical day! Our headquarters is on our computers and

phones! We all lead super busy lives, and although Kip is a majorpart of that, one of the keys to our success is how flexible we all are.Technology and Kip and Co's culture has allowed us to create theultimate flexible working environment!

COULD YOU DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY AT KIP & CO.HEAD QUARTERS?

Having great business partners is the key to a good company - it'sthe most important thing we have going for us. Even if you're the

sole owner, you don't have to go it alone - get mentors, friends,family involved and let the good times roll!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE IN DEVELOPING ASTART UP IN HOME-WARES?

India! It's such an amazing country and we are building long-termfriendships there that make our products even more special. Lasttime we were there altogether we went to the Taj Mahal on ourmorning off - it was incredibly inspiring.

Fresh, original ideas that push the envelope, great business partnerswho love working together, it shines through and great quality fabric,we are all 100% Indian cotton - its delicious.

WHERE DOES YOUR WORK TAKE YOU TRAVELLING AND HAS

ANY LOCATION IN PARTICULAR BEEN MOST MEMORABLE?

IT TAKES MANY ELEMENTS TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL LINENCOMPANY, CAN YOU DESCRIBE THESE?


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Everyday and out of the way - anything from one of ourkids' drawings to a trinket we might find at a flea market in

Paris.

Kate and Hayley both have kids and we recognised a gapin the market for their little rug rats. This was confirmed by

the barrage of emails we received from our own customersasking us to kick off a kids range. The people spoke and welistened! We think the quality of our kids' range is one of ourstrongest competitive advantages.

Our new range launches in April. "All Grown Up" is inspiredby the whimsical and carefree nature of adolescence. Atime when your feet are planted firmly on the ground butyour head remains gloriously in the clouds. The worldis your playground and you are only limited by yourimagination.

Kip & Co perfectly encapsulates this spirit by combiningsignature playful prints and bold colours with sophisticatedand luxurious cotton and velvet -perfect for the wintersnuggle. We have added beanbags to the range as well asextending our line to include king single and super king!

YOUR DESIGNS ARE FILLED WITH COLOUR, PATTERNSAND TEXTURES, WHERE DO YOU DRAW YOURINSPIRATION FROM?

WHAT MADE YOU MOVE INTO DESIGNING A CHILDRENSCOLLECTION?

WHAT IS THE NEXT FOR KIP & CO?

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VISIT KEZU

KE-ZU specialises in the distribution of high qualityfurniture throughout Australia.

They are passionate with a focus on the design andconstruction of the products and brands that theyrepresent.

KE-ZU have an extensive and exclusive portfolio ofinnovative manufacturers supplying interior and exteriorproducts for residential and commercial projects.

Their nationwide distribution network makes availablea broad mix of European and locally manufacturedproducts, ranging from indoor/outdoor furniture, lightingand accessories.

Featured here is the "Heaven Collection" by EMU which

has been featured in designs such as The Crown Metropolin Melbourne and Sydney Airport.
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PHOTOGRAPHER // BLACK EYE GALLERY

Tom Evangelidis

Tom Evangelidis grew up along the northern beaches of Sydney,Australia. He made his debut as a fashion photographer inLondon in the early 1990s before returning to Sydney to work inthe television and theatre industries.

Seven years ago, Evangelidis shifted his focus to Interior Designand lifestyle photography, simultaneously travelling the world

to pursue his passion for architecture. The result was threeexhibitions in Sydney titled Prague Architectural Portraits (1999),Casa Particular (2003) and Lost in Hanoi (2004), which documentthe diversity of architectural styles in the Czech Republic, Cubaand Vietnam.

"Faade" is the culmination of all three exhibitions plus four

additional photographic journeys through Russia, Romania,Turkey and Bulgaria, which were taken over a 10-year period.

It documents an eclectic mix of architectural eras from the gothicbeauty of the 13th century to the ornate decadence of the 18thcentury and the austere classicism of the Communist era in the20th Prague, Bucharest, Hanoi, St Petersburg, Sofia, Istanbul andHavana a reflection of the photographers fascination with the

toll time reeks on glorious architectural movements throughouthistory. Although the cities tell their own tales of turmoil andchange, for Evangelidis the precise location of each photographis incidental. He refrains from revealing too much about whereeach building stands, and he dodges clichd settings that mightbelong on a postcard.
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PHOTOGRAPHER // TOM EVANGELIDIS


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Critics have praised Evangelidis for his technical brillianceand subtle eye and his entrancing scale, colour andtexture. His evolution as a photographer is accented by hisinnate appreciation for beauty, particularly beauty unveiled inunexpected locations. Evangelidis unique understanding of

people, objects, antiques, music, faces and places, collectivelylend an air of painterly sophistication to his work.

Tom Evangelidis rejects this candy-coated world of architecturalperfection in favour of a style thats relentlessly honest andunapologetically raw. He is drawn to the details that give oururban landscape its character and richness the unsightly

garbage dumpsters that sit jarringly beside cathedrals of flawlessbeauty; the peeling paint that curls from the doors of onceluxurious homes; and the concrete monstrosities that loomabove vast industrial wastelands. It is here hidden amongst thedebris that our cities reveal their humanity.

Beneath the layers of crumbling plaster we uncover tales of

poverty, hardship and survival. Scattered between austereCommunist monuments we find evidence of political glory andeconomic defeat chronicled side by side. Behind the wallsof houses sighing visibly with age we find stories of strength,endurance and pride.


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As a photographer, Evangelidisis fascinated by the evolution ofarchitecture and its intricate linkswith politics, culture and class.He approaches major publicinstallations with the same respectas humble, ramshackle homesbecause he understands they areequally important in documentingthe progression.

Evangelidis is currently based inSydney, where he continues to

work as a photographer and runsBlackeye Gallery in Darlinghurst.

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"WE WANT TO CREATEA MEETING PLACE

FOR ARTISTS..."

Photographers Tom Evangelidis andAdrian Brown founded the galleryas they felt there was a gap in the

Australian gallery scene.

We want to create a meetingplace for artists, collectors and artaficionados while also starting aconversation and understandingabout photography with the generalpublic.

Besides fostering the Australianphotographic art scene Black Eyealso sources the best new work frominternational photographers.

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...I was in search for the perfect image to send to a friend

and share that feeling of connectedness.

My search led me to an intoxicating image by Russian artist

Tatiana Kozakova. The surrealism sent me into a spin, I was

lost in an alternate reality of winged bird-fish humans that

ride on weightless sea-saws, sipping on red wine through

straws, catching fish under a starlit night whilst UFO's play

in the distance.

Her works depict creatures and magical lands, brought to

life through rich brooding colours and vivid imagination.

"We're the Wild Things" is a series of musings over artists

who are inspired by animals and creatures. Here we feature

just three of The Wild Thingsthat have in turn inspired us

on our blog. We take a trip around the world from Russia to

Germany and over to Peru."

~ Deb ~

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"INSPIRED BY

A FULL MOON...
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mind, is the sign of a true Muse. Her work is emerged in surrealism and takes us away to magical lands, it is

an escapism which is welcomed amongst the sometimes noisy clutter of life.

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Aside from having one of the longest and coolest names I've

ever seen, Ana Teresa Barboza takes embroidery out

of the hands of your grandmother and into the land

of baddass! Using thread and mixed medium,

her images ooze metaphors and meaning.

There is a dark beauty to this Wild Thing

that draws you in and makes you stop

and think.

Bodies become canvases and animals

draw attention to our intricate and

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HERAKUT//G ERMANYWWW.HERAKUT.DE

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Herakut is one those artists with whom I felt an immediate and deep connection and their work

continues to completely spazz me out on a daily basis with their beautiful, painful, weird and

wonder-filled creations.

Herakut is in fact an artist with four hands: those of Akut the graffiti artist,

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Natalie Marie// JEWELLERY DESIGNER

TheMaker
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MEET THE MAKER // NATALIE MARIE
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HOW DID YOU START IN THE JEWELLERY BUSINESS?

WALK US THROUGH YOUR MATERIALS YOU USE?

I studied a degree in Visual arts at Sydney University, majoringin Jewellery and object. It was a very hands on course. I learnt,experimented and learnt some more. By my final year I hadstarted to find my own sense of design and way of making. I

started to make pieces for friends and family - that was whatreally sparked the start of Natalie Marie.

My label has grown really organically since then, Ive continuedto learn as I go. When I graduated uni and started my business,I was making jewellery from my kitchen bench. I now have anamazing studio set up with an extensive range of tools and

equipment which enable me to push my designs as well as takeon more technically extensive projects.

Natalie Marie continues to grow and develop everyday, it'sexciting to ride along with it.

I work largely with precious metals. Predominantly Gold, Rose Goldand Sterling Silver. I have experimented with materials over theyears but when it comes to jewellery that customers are wearingday in, day out, you cant beat the quality, durability and strengthof precious metals. I also work with crystals, semi precious andprecious stones.

All of my materials, metals and stones are ethically sound, and themajority are sourced from within Australia. I also utilise sustainableproduction techniques wherever possible. Its important to methat the pieces have a certain integrity through and through - frommaterials - to formation through to the entire customer experience.

WHAT SETS YOUR DESIGNS APARTFROM OTHERS IN THE MARKET?
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FROM OTHERS IN THE MARKET?

My hands. Every single piece passesthrough my hands, everything is made inmy Sydney studio. In terms of aesthetic, Ithink that my pieces have quite a particularfeel which speaks through all of them -from the organic bands, to the customengagement rings. My process of both

design and production is very organic.

"I TEND NOT TO DESIGN A PIECE ASSUCH, BUT I CREATE A DESIGN."

It's almost always through experimentationor play that my designs come about. I think

that translates through the metal workin the way that the pieces have a naturalsense of flow. I have let the materialsdictate the form rather than let a drawingdictate how I work the materials. It's anunconventional way of working - which Igot in trouble for at Uni, but it seems to be

working for me so far.
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Time making each piece by hand just means that there is aninevitable amount of time, and energy that is involved. When timesget really busy I can be found late at night tapping away in mystudio. (I am not particularly popular with my neighbours). I reallydo love making though, and take great pride in what I do. Even if itis my last piece of the night and I am bleary eyed with raw fingers, Iwill not put it down until it is looking shiny and perfect. I put a lot oflove into what I do, its important to me that the pieces I am sendingout into the world embody and represent that.

As I mentioned above, I am more of a maker than a designer. I amat my most creative when I am hands on, making in the studio. Mystudio is conveniently underneath my house, which makes life somuch easier. It is great to be able to have both my office space, mymaking space and my home space all tied into one. My husbandis also a designer so we have a very creative home environmentwhich I love. We are good at bouncing ideas off each other, getting

carried away and staying up all night.

WHAT'S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU HAVE FACED IN

PRODUCING HIGHER VOLUMES OF YOUR DESIGNS?

WHERE DO YOU DO MOST OF YOUR DESIGNING FROM?

I had a pretty strong idea of how my label would be branded from dayone. I guess because the label is so synonymous with myself. With

a graphic designer husband we were able to create the brandingtogether right back at the start. Packaging was very important forme. A precious, handmade piece of jewellery deserves a specialbox to sit in. I picked up a tiny balsa wood box from a shop backin England way way back before I even started university. I kept itaround for years whilst searching and searching until I finally foundsomething similar. This formed the basis of my packaging, which is

a series of small, balsa wood boxes with a natural calico lining.

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MEET THE MAKER // NATALIE MARIE


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A sense of identity. Building a business is challenging,

especially in an industry which is competitive anddynamic. It is so important to be able to identify what itis you do and stand behind it wholeheartedly.

Due to the nature of what I do and the processes thatresult in my product, its inevitably very personal to me.What I have learnt is how important it is to embrace and

believe in the identity of the label. This is what sets itapart, and is also how connections are made.

Start. I think it can be so daunting starting anything fromthe ground up, but really, once you start, things have nochoice but to start coming together and it really is theonly way to figure out how to do it!

My biggest tips would be to take risks, take steps andtake your time. Buy one new tool every time you getpaid. Have a strong vision for what you want to achieve,

set goals and surpass them. Most importantly, find whatsets you apart, your identity, and run with it.

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE TOOL INYOUR BUSINESS?

HOW WOULD OTHER PASSIONATE IN JEWELLERYDESIGN LOOK AT STARTING THEIR OWN COMPANY?

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"I FELT COMPELLED TO TRYSOMETHING NEW AND OUTOF MY COMFORT ZONE."

BlogWatch

Growing up, I never dreamed of becoming an Interior Designer or having

anything to do with design. I always imagined I would follow in my dadsfootsteps (he is a clinical psychologist), but once my family immigrated

to Australia I quickly had to reevaluate my options. I ended up studying

Architectural Drafting at TAFE, and afterwards continued on to study Interior

Architecture at the University of NSW. After graduating and working in the

industry for a few years, I had one of those what the hell am I doing here

moments and came very close to giving up design and going back to uni to

study Psychology. But Im glad I decided to stick it out as I eventually foundmy groove and the rest, as they say, is history.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN INTERIOR DESIGN?

To be perfectly honest, managing an online publication, an interior design

business and various other consulting & advisory commitments can be a

struggle at times I aint no superwoman! Having said this, I am obsessiveabout constantly improving and looking at ways of becoming more

effective and efficient, and having the right team around me. Most of the

time I feel really lucky to be living such a fulfilled life as chaotic as it may

be my work, my passion, friendships and motherhood seamlessly blend

into one organic existence, and I get to do the things I love, with the people

I love, on the projects I love For me, this is a huge and ongoing source of

energy and inspiration!

YOUR BUSINESS IS MULTI-FACETED, HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO WEAR SO MANY

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When I first started the blog, I had no idea why or what I was doing in so

many ways. There was no plan or strategy in place, and I had to learn

everything along the way. At the same time, I felt compelled to try something

new and out of my comfort zone. Id been collecting images, inspiration and

all kinds of information during the 15 odd years of working as a designer,

and at first I thought the blog was going be a good way to catalogue my

research and share it with others. I never had any expectations from the blogand I certainly had no idea that people would actually read it! But I guess if

Im 100% honest, I think I was secretly hoping that the blog would somehow

show me the way to my utopia, but I had NO IDEA how this was going to

happen. It was like walking into a room full of thick fog and hoping Id end up

somewhere good, but I couldnt even see how big that room was, what was

in it, where I was going I literally just had to take one step at a time and

trust myself and the process.

On a personal level, I used to be petrified of speaking publicly and putting

myself out there just like so many of us. My decision to start blogging was

a conscious effort to get over myself and to face my demons in order to

become a better person and a better designer. So far, my decision to conquer

one of my biggest fears has definitely been my best one.

YOUR BLOG IS HUGELY SUCCESSFUL AND A SOURCE OF DAILY INSPIRATION

TO SO MANY, HOW DID YOU MAKE THE DECISION TO LEAP INTO THE

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There are so many, but the fact that Yellowtrace

has been so well received, and has grown

naturally and organically into a legitimate partof our core business is definitely up there! I

absolutely love what I do, so all the hard work

doesnt feel so hard most of the time.

English is my 2nd language. I was born in a

little sleepy town in former Yugoslavia called

Bosanski Brod, where we left when the

Bosnian civil war started. Ive called Australia

home since I was 17. Talent and beauty can

reduce me to tears in an instant I easily

cry when Im inside a stunning interior /seeing an amazing peace of art / watching a

talented performer etc. and id give almost

anything to be able to whistle like a boy!

WHAT HAS BEEN A HIGHLIGHT SINCE LAUNCHING

YELLOWTRACE BLOG?

WHAT IS SOMETHING OUR READERS WOULD BE

SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

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E I G H T Y - S I X

Out &About

Nestled off Londsdale Street in Canberra's creative

suburb of Braddon, Eighty Six's meals are designed

to be shared and the blackboard menu is continually

changing. The wine list works in the same way with

only one or two boxes being ordered, sold and then

changed. The space itself is intentionally electric, withmusic always playing to create atmosphere (often hip

hop, because it's what we love!).

We want people to be welcomed into our house, the

food we make is what we cook at home for our friends

and family. It is about cutting away all the bullshit

involved with dining and creating an atmospherewhere we treat people how we would entertain

our friends.

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All our serviceware is from Bisonhomeand Brian Tunks, theprincipal designer has become a very good friend. Seating

furniture was done by local industrial designer Tom Skeehan,

and all graphics were done by Luke Chiswell.

We tried to keep all design local and really employed the use

of our close friends. The design of the restaurant is focused

around the kitchen. Patrons can sit directly in front of the chef'sand are encouraged to speak to them. The chefs engage with

diners about what's happening and in turn, our customers

experience an insight into the kitchen operations.

We just built the restaurant that we would like to eat in.

~ Sean & Gus ~

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ON THE ROAD

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by Adventure Writer // Kirsten Cunningham

Although its not hard to make Giselle, Kate or Angelina lookgood, the world of fashion believes that no-one can make themlook better than Mario Testino.

Testinos gaze has become the dominant way of seeing couture,and we cant get enough of his exotically bright, sharp, saturatedstyle.

Mario Testino is Peruvian, and his deep connection to hishomeland is obvious. He has shot numerous times for Vogue inCuzco, and owns MATE, a gallery based in Lima the countryscapital, dedicated to exhibiting his work from Peru and abroad.

Born in Lima in 1954, he studied economics at university before

moving to London in 1976. He began his fashion photographycareer living in an abandoned hospital near Trafalgar Square,selling portraits and hair & make-up packages to aspiringmodels for 25. He first appeared in Vogue in 1983, launchinghis career, and 20 years later has over 1000 published imagesand 55 covers with Vogue Paris alone.

In this issue, IDH is going to take a peek at travelling to Cuzcoand the Sacred Valley, where Testino found the inspiration forhis stunning Alta Moda exhibition of high Andean fashion, nowshowing at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York.

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ARRIVEhere by plane. There

are direct flights from Lima

several times a day.

STAYin a Mr and Mrs Smithfavourite, the Inkaterra La

Casona, a stylish colonial

jewel decorated with bright

Peruvian fabrics and modern

touches.

EAT

dinner at Limo Cocinaon Plaza Major for quality

Peruvian food with great

views, or Jacks Caf in San

Blas when you are dying for a

latte and an all-day breakfast.

SHOPall day everyday for

textiles, handicrafts, jewellery

and ceramics in Cuzcos

numerous markets and fair

trade boutiques.

CUZCO: THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF PERU

HOW TO GET THERE

Flights to Cuzco generally pass through Santiago,

Chile then Lima, Peru. Qantas flies directly to

Santiago, where you will need to take a connecting

LAN flight via Lima to Cuzco.

Break the trip up and stopover in Santiago and

Lima, both cities offer great accommodation,

sightseeing and fine dining.

The centre of the indigenous Quechua communityin the Andes, Cuzco is the cultural capital of Peru

and one of the most vibrant and colourful cities in

Latin America.

As a UNESCO World Heritage site, you could

easily spend a week or more exploring her

cobbled streets, ancient Incan walls and Spanishstyle plazas. Cuzco is the gateway to Machu

Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

It offers a wide range of galleries, museums,

ruins, markets and tours to keep an intrepid

traveller busy. The region is famous for its llama

and Alpaca wool textiles that use traditionaldying, spinning and loom techniques. Indulge

in the art and restaurant scene surrounding San

Blas plaza, shop for artisan handicrafts near Plaza

Major, and learn about the citys fascinating Incan

past in the world class Museo Inka's.

ON THE ROADCALIFORNIA

By Kirsten Cunningham

Perched high above the

Urubamba River withbreathtaking views and

dense jungle surrounds if its

ARRIVEby train from Cuzco

or Ollantaytambo to AguasCalientes where you will need

t t i ht T h

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dense jungle surrounds, if it s

not already; Machu Picchu

should be on your bucket

list. Discovered in a tangle of

vines by American Historian

Hiram Bingham in 1911, thetemple site was built by the

Incas in 1450, but abandoned

before the Spanish Conquest

100 years later. With no

written records, the exact

function of the site is still a

mystery. Archaeologists and

historians believe that it could

have been either a temple

complex or the estate of an

Incan Emperor. Exploring

Machu Picchu at sunrise and/

or sunset is a must, allowing

you to soak in the awe of

the site and hang out with

the resident llamas before or

after the crowds. Highlights

are walking to the Inti Punku,

the Sun Gate entry point for

the Inca Trail, and climbing

Huayna Picchu behind

the main ruin site. Hire an

English-speaking guide at the

entrance, or do it ourself with

a guidebook.

to stay overnight. To reach

the site of the ruins, tourist

buses run regularly up and

down the 8 kilometre road

starting at 5am.

STAYat the Inkaterra Machu

Picchu Pueblo Hotel, a luxury

jungle eco-retreat located in

Aguas Calientes.

EATat the Inkaterra Dining

Room and Bar. Tastecontemporary Andean food

overlooking the Vilcanota

River. This place is so

stunning you wont want to

leave even for dinner - except

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The lush and stunning Sacred

Valley snakes through theTRAVELhire a private car and

id i C thr h r

THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS //

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Valley snakes through the

Andean Mountain range and

is only a 1hr drive from Cuzco.

Hire a private car and a driver

and create your own itinerary

spending a few days to a weekor more exploring the valleys

ruins, markets and natural

beauty. Expect to pass through

snow-capped mountain

ranges, and see glaciers,

llamas, traditional local

villages and rumbling rivers.Highlights include the ruins

of Pisac, a small town which

also holds a huge local crafts

market weekly, as well as the

town and ruins of majestic

Ollantaytambo.

guide in Cuzco through your

hotel or at one of the many

travel agencies in town.

Prices are very reasonable

and private tour gives you the

flexibility to explore at yourown pace.

STAYat Las Chullpas Lodge

for a real eco-experience.

This low key, friendly and

unique guesthouse offers

sustainably built cabanasthat have log fires and garden

hammocks. Owner Chalo

can also organise day trips

and treks to the nearby Lares

Valley and Moray ruins. For

something more upmarket try

the beautiful Hotel Sol y Luna,also based near Urubamba.

EATonsite. Both hotels offer

a great selection of delicious,

local and fresh Andean food.


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ANDEAN ADVENTURE //

TREK AND VOLUNTEER

If you are looking for some serious

d t C i th f t

ALTA MODA //

ANDEAN HIGH FASHION EXHIBITION

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adventure, Cuzco is the perfect

place to organise trekking and

volunteer experiences. While most

travellers head straight for the Inca

Trail trek, the Lares Valley offers amuch more tranquil and cultural

experience with multi-day treks

through local Andean villages

overlooked by glaciers.

An absolutely stunning part of the

world, if this sounds like your thing,

it will be an experience of a lifetime.

For a different understanding of

Peru consider volunteering at Perus

Challenge where you can teach

English, help with homework, work

on a construction project and more.

Join a group of volunteers from

around the world and make friends

while you are making a difference.

DOtalk to Perus Challenge about

volunteer work as well as treks

through their partner company

Ultimate Adventure Tours. Chalo

at Las Chullpas Guesthouse inUrubamba offers trek and eco-

lodge accommodation packages

through the Lares Valley that are

sustainable and supportive of

local communities.

Be inspired by the Mario Testinos

beautiful Alta Moda project.

Translating directly as "high fashion"

in Spanish, Alta Moda is a collectionof photographic portraits made

by Testino of Peruvians wearing

traditional and festive dress from

the mountain regions of Cuzco.

Over a 5-year period, Testino

travelled to Cuzco multiple times to

work closely with renowned local

photographer Martin Chambi to

create the images.

The collection was first exhibited in

2013 at MATE in Lima, and is now

showing at the Queen Sofia Spanish

Institute in New York. For more

information and future exhibition

tour dates visit mariotestino.com,

mate.pe and qssi.org.

All images are copyright of Mario

Testino.

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third oor with double windows oering the bestvistas. Or, start the day in splendour with strikingviews from the Dawn Rooms and opt for one onthe third oor, where the open-plan bathrooms

freestanding tub will oer the best lake look-out.

Restaurant | The house restaurant makes the lakethe star. With oor-to-ceiling windows promising270 panoramic views over the water, and manyingredients, such as lake trout, plundered from itsdepths. Specials change every four days and themenu showcases locally sourced, contemporaryPeruvian dishes, featuring regional specialities suchas quinoa and alpaca meat.

Bar | The long lake front lounge serves drinks until2:30am, then theres the free mini-bar in your room.All drinks, except a few spirits and premium wines,are included in the room rate, so sit back with acocktail. The sta can shake nearly anything, but thetart and frothy pisco sour is the national speciality.

Eco-Friendly | Titilaka has genuine eco-credentialsand the area surrounding the lodge literally budswith the hotels own green initiatives, including thereintroduction of local shrubs and trees to the lakefront. Sta recycle everything they can, including lakewater and buy most of the products and ingredientsat a local market.

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removed from real life. Placed in

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most remote and spectacular

surroundings, this isolation is also

steeped in history, just a boat ride

from the birthplace of the Incans.

Its not just about the outdoors

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and dazzling rooms remind you of

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