Your H&G Readers’ letters.

Treating myself to a subscription of H&G prior to Covid-19, I never could have imagined what was about to happen.

I’m in hospitality, so my worklife ceased to exist. I was filled with joy when the next month’s magazine arrived in my letterbox – it was something that had fallen to the back of my mind. I have never treasured the arrival of my monthly escape more than now. In particular, June’s issue with its

‘As You Please’ and ‘Classic Notes’ stories. These houses are so stunning I think I have browsed this issue at least 10 times. That’s value for money!

Escape route

After years of cutting back on all things remotely luxe (including avocado toast) and stressing about the ever-rising property market in Sydney, my partner and I finally secured our first home in November. A lick of paint, some colourful art collected while we were dreaming of buying and a few creature comforts made our 1887 terrace liveable. Eight months down the track, as we navigate fertility issues and pandemic-related job-stability nerves, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and start thinking about making a mark on our home. H&G is a constant source of both inspiration and heated discussion. We’ve been confused by the design options out there, but H&G seems to focus the mind. You make our bathroom and kitchen ideas feel attainable. Thanks H&G!

Alex Tomasetti, Rozelle, NSW

Old meets new

Your ‘Old Is New Again’ decorating spread (July) gave a modern lens to the elegance of yesteryear and it made sense to my oldfashioned eyes. There is always room for improving a space filled with beautiful memories, but to step back and think of it as modern is something I never thought I’d see. Thank you for the stylish nudge.

Johanna Parker, Gordon, ACT

Soak it all in

Sinking into a hot bath with H&G used to be a regular occurrence in my single days. Now with three needy cherubs of my own (a 2-year-old, a 9-month-old and handsome hubby) and plans to build a new house, these sessions have become few and far between. This year I received a gift from a friend that included the latest issue of H&G – hooray, an excuse to relax in the bath once again! Christina Guzman, Lobethal, South Australia