LIFE & ST YLE

Steve shares some firsts and favourite things.

FIRST ADULT HOME? An apartment that Michael and I purchased in the revamped St Margarets building in Sydney’s Surry Hills.

BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION? It would have to be Marrakech (2). FAVOURITE MEAL? Poached salmon (10), served with mushy peas, twice-roasted potatoes and steamed greens.

DREAM CAR? A 1959 Mercedes 190SL (6). In silver, please.

I’D CROSS THE WORLD TO… Immerse myself in any culture I haven’t yet experienced. There’s so much inspiration to be had in opening your eyes to the new. I LOVE A VASEFUL OF… White hydrangeas (11), when they’re in full bloom. FAVOURITE ARTISTS? Australian artists Lottie Consalvo (1) and Antonia Mrljak. FAVOURITE FASHION LABELS? Ralph Lauren (4).

FAVOURITE SCENT? Sufi hand-blended oil from Ayu (7).

FAVOURITE MOVIE? Either Something’s Gotta Give (3) or Pretty Woman.

FAVOURITE ARCHITECTURAL ERA OR STYLE? 1950s Italian (5). DESIGNERS WHO INSPIRE YOU? Athena Calderone (8), Christian Liaigre, Kelly Wearstler and Charlotte Perriand.

ONE THING I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT IS… For practicality, I would say my iPhone. But in general, it is – of course – Michael.

I HAVE MY EYE ON… A pair of Louis XVI-style chandeliers (9) from The Vault Sydney.

LIFE IS INFINITELY BETTER WITH… Family, friends and good food. CHRISTMAS IS… Always the time of year I look forward to most. This year especially, given everything 2020 has thrown at us! #

“Yes, style is important, but the best thing anyone can say when they come over is ‘your home feels lovely’.”