THE EDIT

Samera Kamaleddine’s home is filled with books, treasured objects and stories gathered over a lifetime. From her collection of The Great Gatsby covers to meaningful keepsakes, her home reflects a lifelong love of words and travel.
In this episode of The Edit, Samera joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to share her journey from magazine editor to published author and children’s librarian, including the burnout that prompted her to start writing and the last-minute competition entry that led to a publishing deal.
Plus, Samera opens up about writing from her Lebanese-Australian experience, her love of bookshops and clever ways to display books at home, even in a small space. She also shares the story behind her treasured evil eye talisman and why the things that make a home beautiful are often the ones with the most meaning.
This episode covers:
Samera’s early career at The Bulletin, Dolly, Girlfriend and Women’s Fitness
How burnout inspired her to take time out and write
The last-minute competition entry that led to a publishing deal
Writing about Lebanese-Australian identity and cultural representation
Why she writes by the seat of her pants
Her work as a children’s librarian and the role libraries play in communities
Her collection of The Great Gatsby covers and love of bookshops
Clever ways to display books at home, even in a small space
The story behind her evil eye talisman
Why a home should reflect the people who live in it
Check out Samera’s website here
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Credits:
Host: Elle Lovelock
Guest: Samera Kamaleddine
Edited by: Leah Porges
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.
The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.
https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/
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Welcome to Worst Case Scenario, a new bite-sized episode from Home Beautiful’s The Edit podcast, where we ask our guests about their biggest ‘oh-no’ moment in the home.
Today, television presenter Sophie Falkiner shares her worst-case home scenarios, from dropping a bottle of red wine on her brand-new kitchen bench on moving-in day to transforming a dark, dungeon-like cinema room into a walk-in wardrobe... much to her husband’s dismay.
Haven't caught Sophie's episode of The Edit yet? Listen/watch the full episode here.
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Credits:
Host: Elle Lovelock
Guest: Sophie Falkiner
Edited by: Leah Porges
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
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The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.
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Television presenter Sophie Falkiner is two years into a major renovation of her family home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and she’s thought about almost every detail, from the sage-green shutters and antique French mirrors to the checkerboard floors and ocean-view bath.
In this episode of The Edit, Sophie joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk through her Nancy Meyers-inspired vision, why she chose to renovate rather than knock down and rebuild, and the controversional decisions behind the floor plan, including giving up a bedroom to create a statement powder room.
Plus, Sophie looks back on her career in television, from Wheel of Fortune to travel shows including The Great Outdoors and Luxury Escapes, and shares her approach to family travel, entertaining and the little details that make her house feel like a home.
This episode covers:
Sophie’s journey from Wheel of Fortune to travel television
Why she’s always dreamed of a home by the ocean
What defines the timeless Nancy Meyers aesthetic
The influence of her Dutch mother and her love of a house-proud home
How Sophie’s Northern Beaches renovation is taking shape
Her plans for a Hamptons-inspired exterior and a classic, creamy kitchen
The design details she loves, from herringbone floors to vintage lighting
Why she believes a home should be warm, welcoming and made for entertaining
How she built a friendship group after moving to the Northern Beaches
Images: Laxale
You can find Sophie on Instagram here
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Host: Elle Lovelock
Guest: Sophie Falkiner
Edited by: Leah Porges
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
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The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.
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When the day’s guests had gone from the Adairs Summer House, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock stayed behind to record one more bed styling masterclass, just for you.
She starts with one of the questions she hears most about bed linen: does thread count really matter? Elle’s answer is a personal one. A sleep retreat, and time with a sleep psychologist, showed her how sensitive she is to her surroundings. Around the same time she swapped the sheets on her own bed and, for her, it “changed everything”.
From there it’s a practical guide to building a bed around the way you sleep. Elle shares the questions to ask before you buy and the fabric to try if you run hot. She talks through linen and the different cotton weaves, and how to get a plump, high-loft quilt with or without feathers.
Then comes the styling, including a bed cover look borrowed from the beds she grew up with and a pillow trick from magazine shoots. Elle also explains why the size of your room should decide how many cushions go on the bed.
This episode is presented in partnership with Adairs and was recorded at the Adairs Summer House at Villa Alezalia, in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, during the launch of the new Adairs summer collection.
Moments You'll Hear:
* Does thread count really matter, and what to ask yourself before you buy sheets
* The fabric Elle suggests for hot sleepers, and the one that feels like your favourite T-shirt
* Why linen sheets are a safe buy, trend or not
* How to get a plump, high-loft quilt if down and feather isn’t for you
* The bed cover look Elle grew up with, and a fresher take on the throw at the end of the bed
* A note for anyone who rests their head on the display pillows
* The magazine shoot trick for perfectly stacked (or standing) pillows
You can find Adairs on Instagram here and Home Beautiful here
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Credits:
Host: Elle Lovelock
In partnership with: Adairs
Filmed and edited by: Thomas Crnkovic
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
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Mat Johnson has always had a thing for unconventional homes, from a riverside shack to a heritage-listed salon. But his latest purchase might be his most unexpected yet: a 116-year-old church he bought over the phone while he was cutting hair.
In this episode of The Edit, Mat joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about his love of old buildings, why he’d rather buy a property that speaks to his heart than his head, and his plans to transform the abandoned church into a home without losing its history and character.
Plus, Mat opens up about life after The Block, becoming a dad, and the importance of creating a home filled with personality, family and the people you love.
This episode covers:
Mat’s love of unconventional and historic properties
How he bought a 116-year-old church over the phone
His plans to transform the heritage-listed church into a home
Why preserving the history and character of old buildings matters to him
His experience on The Block and the community behind the scenes
Becoming a dad and building a co-parenting family
How Mat approaches styling and renovating his own properties
Why he believes you should buy something that makes you happy
What makes a home beautiful in Mat’s eyes
Images: The Block/Channel 9
You can find Mat on Instagram here
Follow his church renovation journey here
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Credits:
Host: Elle Lovelock
Guest: Mat Johnson
Edited by: Leah Porges
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.
The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.
https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/
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