LIFE & ST YLE

Ben shares some firsts and favourite things.

OUR FIRST (ADULT) HOME WAS… A beautiful two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s bustling Rushcutters Bay. It was decorated in a luxe New York style with geometric patterns and sleek modern furniture.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT? Bert’s Bar & Brasserie in Newport, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

The decor is fabulous – inspired by the grand hotels of the 1930s – and the food and wines are amazing.

RECENT PURCHASE FOR YOUR HOME? A Ralph Lauren commode for our bedroom. We ran out of storage space very quickly so this was as much a practical purchase as a beautiful investment.

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBINATION? Blue, grey and white.

WHICH CREATIVES INSPIRE YOU? Definitely [interior designer] Thomas Hamel. He has nailed the classic American look I love (right).

FAVOURITE ARTISTS? I can’t get enough of Damien Hirst at the moment (bottom left).

WHAT ARE YOU READING READING RIGHT NOW? Michelle Obama’s autobiography, Becoming.

AND LISTENING TO? The Saxtribution playlist on Apple Music. It features beautiful covers of all the popular songs.

FAVOURITE MOVIES? Anything James Bond.

FAVOURITE FAMILY ACTIVITY? We love going for walks around the bay with our dog. We usually end up at the park.

NUMBER-ONE SCENT? Eight & Bob Cap D’Antibes reminds me of holidays on the French Riviera.

FAVOURITE FLOWERS? I love all flowers but orchids are up the top of my list.

NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Skiing with the family in St Moritz (top right). When we’re not skiiing, we’ll be taking in the amazing scenery. The town’s old-world hotels are inspiring too. #