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Good Food and Wine Show ticket giveaway in Melbourne

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:24:23 -0800

Home Beautiful is giving you the chance to do your 'masters' in something fun – the history, chemistry and gastronomy of whiskey, tequila and liqueurs.

Premiering at the Good Food & Wine Show in Melbourne on May 30th, the Brown-Forman Master Class Theatre will host a series of educational sessions on Whiskey (Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve), Tequila (Herradurra – Silver, Reposado and Anejo) and Liqueurs (Tuaca and Chambord). ...

Good Food and Wine Show - Terms and Conditions

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:19:41 -0800

Information on "how to enter" and prizes form part of conditions of entry. Entry into this competition deems acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Enter as many times as you wish, by telling us in 25-words-or-less why you would love to attend the Good Food and Wine show by entering an original submission via the internet at www.homebeautiful.com.au All entries must include a 25-words-or-less answer to be eligible to win. ...

Style Hunter Blog

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:22:13 -0800

I'll admit it – I am a nostalgia hoarder. I can't part with anything. Despite being a neat freak, behind that tidy veneer lies dusty piles of everything. Some of my personal favourites are from my childhood – a battered, held-together-with-masking-tape copy of "Ballet Shoes" purchased for 40c when I was eight; my soft toy rabbit Blossom who I dragged with me everywhere; and my Enid Blyton "Faraway Tree" book collection, which kick-started my love of reading. ...

Masterclass: Rainwater Tanks

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0800

As water restrictions tighten up, our guide to rainwater storage shows you how to save on water and keep your garden in the green.

WORDS ANNA MCCOOE

If a green garden is a somewhat distant memory and every load of washing leaves you wincing at the waste, installing a rainwater tank might just lighten your step. If you don't believe you have the space, time or money, consider that rainwater storage is changing. ...

DESIGN LIVES

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Last month, in honour of Mother's Day, I dedicated my editor's letter to my mother. I've been really touched to receive all your lovely letters and phone calls in response. It was so nice to hear so many other people directly relating to how I felt – and my mum loved hearing your stories too!

This month, I am going to heartily disagree with one of the most notable designers of our age. ...

Home Beautiful Style Files now available to buy!

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:34:18 -0800

Get organised with our gorgeous Style File folders to keep all your inspiration, ideas and documents. Available in 2 fabulous colours, white or turquoise.

Cost: $10 + P&H for pack of 2.

To order yours today simply call 1300 668 118!

Home Beautiful People's Choice Competition

Fri, 02 May 2008 23:57:32 -0800

Vote for your favourite designer room at the Sydney and Melbourne Home Shows and WIN 1 of 2 Kohler bathroom packages valued at over $10,000 each.

To enter either visit the Sydney Home Show at Darling Harbour and enter at the Home Beautiful stand or vote online.

Simply tell us which designer room you loved from the Sydney and Melbourne Home Shows and why in 25 words or less.

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Bargain Buys

From left to right: Rich candles in Cinnamon and Blush, $6.95 each, Freedom. ...

Trend: Get In Line

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0800

This month we've joined the dots to discover sculptural lines and playful squiggles.

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