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I know people are underwhelmed by the lack of Tarlos. And I get that but it seems like there's a lack of couple time in general. In 10 episodes we've hardly seen Judd and Grace together besides the episode with Grace and the boy. I will say though there is more effort put in with the little things when it comes to Grace and Judd for example when Judd sent Grace a text saying he loves her after Owen's speech, also Grace being called my heart on his contacts and Grace's wallpaper being Judd. That being said there hasn't been much screentime between them. I have not even seen Nancy and Mateo, they aren't my fav couple because I don't get the chemisty but they deserve more. I wonder why there is so much couple time limited but it seems to be a general thing.

I'm not sure I necessarily agree that there's a lack of couple time. In fact, part of what has been taking up screen time is new couples like Tommy and Trevor, Paul and Asha, and now Owen and Kendra. You're definitely right about a lack of Judd and Grace...I actually think the season has been surprisingly light on Judd overall. However, I think it's more that they haven't gotten to the Judd and Grace part of the season yet. It's likely that's about to be improved upon with some Judd and Grace centric storylines coming up. There also hasn't been a lot of Nancy/Mateo, but I don't think they were ever going to have a major focus or significant development. I see them as more of a background couple. I actually think we got a little bit of cute development for them in last night's episode, and it looks like we'll be getting more next week.

As far as Tarlos goes, the season started out a little rough for me with the secret marriage thing, but since episode 2, I've been pretty happy with everything we've gotten. Do I want more Tarlos? Always! Was I a little annoyed that Owen got to kiss a woman he just met multiple times and we haven't gotten a Tarlos kiss since episode 2? Sure. But overall, I think we've gotten a good amount of Tarlos moments. I'm particularly loving the wedding mention in every single episode.

In season 3, the first 4 episode arc had some Tarlos focus. Then there was some Tarlos in episode 8, a little in 12, a lot in 13, the Lou stuff in 15 and then the proposal in the finale, plus a few other little moments throughout. This season, there was even more of a Tarlos focus in the first four episodes than in the ice storm arc. We got a Tarlos storyline in 8 (again more of a specific Tarlos focus than in 3x08), and little moments in 6 and 9, plus the wedding mention in every episode. We know we have 12 and 14 (whichever one is which lol) still coming--major Tarlos focus, as well as solo scenes in Open (hopefully at least the equivalent of 3x13) and what looks like double dating with Marjan in Swipe Left. There will probably be some other little things in the remaining episodes like we got in 6 and 9, hopefully they will continue to mention the wedding in every episode, and then the wedding itself, which I'm assuming will give us a lot of Tarlos. That doesn't feel like a lack of Tarlos to me.

The show is going off in a lot of new directions this season that I've found to be mostly interesting, but it takes up a lot of screen time that might have previously gone to little moments between characters. We had the Carlos arc and the FBI stuff dominating the beginning of the season, and then the Marjan storyline. We also had Tommy/Trevor and Paul/Asha. We've already gotten A LOT this season, and we're only a little over halfway through. I think (and hope) things are going to continue to balance out a little. There are lots of good things to come, I'm sure of it!

#anon ask #lone star speculation

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editfandom · 3 years

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h50europe · 2 years

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@RonenRubinstein #tkstrand #911LoneStar #Tarlos Wallpaper 2048 x 1365 Pixel - printable download here

#ronen rubenstein #tarlos #wallpaper #tk strand #911 lone star

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lndnrs · 3 years

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I haven't seen a lot of lockscreen on Tarlos so i made some

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#tarlos #tk strand #carlos reyes #ronen rubinstein #rafael silva #911 lone star #911 ls #911 cast #actor #my babies #lockscreen #wallpaper #tarlos lockscreen #tarlos wallpaper

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lonestarpost · 3 years

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The Edits Edit

Some of the best edits of the week.

BRIANNA BAKER as NANCY GILLIAN in 9-1-1: LONE STAR (2020-) Season 2, Episode 7: Displaced by @beelarson shows off the wonderful Nancy Gillian and all that we love about her!

Oh, that’s you and me. by @bucktks is a beautiful edit of TK and Carlos using song lyrics that fit so well.

I love Carlos Reyes with my whole heart. by @djdangerlove shows off Carlos Reyes, and yes, we all love him with our whole hearts.

— perry poetry by @marwankenzari is another beautiful Tarlos edit that shows some of their best moments (or most heartbreaking) moments.

9-1-1 Couple Retreat Day 5 : Favorite Quote by @tarlosbuddie is a gorgeous edit of Grace and Judd that fits that impressively well.

911 Couples Retreat // Day 5: Favorite Quote by @bicepsie is another incredible edit of Grace and Judd.

MARJAN MARWANI of 9-1-1: Lone Star - #FireFox by @theyusufalkaysani shows off Marjan, and is very cool.

911 couples retreat.day 6: Favorite BROTP. by @jddryder is so gorgeous and lovely.

Wallpapers by @ronenritaly is so nice!

#text #Issue 8 #March 29 2021 #Lone Star Post

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marjansmarwani · 3 years

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I decided to turn my icon into a wallpaper a few days ago and last night I decided to make a few more with some other characters. So here are some 911: Lone Star wallpapers if anyone is interested. Featuring Marjan, TK, Carlos, Tarlos, and the team (so far). If anyone likes the style and wants a different character let me know!

Under the read more to save your dashes, like or reblog is you use!

#911 lone star #disclaimer: I am not good at photoshop but I try sometimes #anyways I like them and I have been alternating between them #mine #sometimes I make things #but I should really stick to writing #yes I posted these last night but I redid some of them so I deleted that and posted again

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easyobsession · 3 years

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Does anyone have any good Tarlos iPhone wallpaper they’d be willing to share? I know some of you guys are actually talented enough to create stuff like that, unlike myself.

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eveningspirit · 4 years

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So, @emma-arthur tagged me (ten years ago) in a meme:

post the first lines of your last ten fics and then tag others to do the same

Thanks hun :) I don’t know if I have ten fics... I mean, I will include original stories in it as well...

So... Crystal Spring Valley (original)

Coming back to White Tower felt familiar – like putting on a corset.

The Specters (original)

“David! David, are you home?” Neve opened the door with such force, the handle probably tore a hole in the old wallpaper.

Malex Alaska AU (posted and removed)

All Alex Manes had on him as he exited baggage claim at the airport in Anchorage, was a change of clothes for about three days, a toothbrush, his laptop, a pair of crutches, and utensils for his prosthesis.

You’re the Storm that I Believe in (malex)

The door slams open and Alex knows.

As Long As I Dare (tk strand)

They haven't spoken outside of professional capacity for ten days. Carlos counted.

in my joys, in my sorrows, in my choices, in my tears (tk and owen strand)

TK was the proudest five-years-old at the kindergarten on Father's Day.

ne meurs pas avant l’heure (tk strand)

The noise of the weapon discharging six feet from them reverberates inside Paul’s skull for several moments

Denial (tk and owen strand)

"Captain Strand, it's very hard, in such cases, to predict what is going to happen and when." The doctor tries to be patient, explaining things to Owen for the fourth or fifth time and Owen wishes he could just shut off his own impatience, his anger that TK isn't waking up, but he can't.

Heart Out in the Cold (Reignite) (malex)

Jesse Manes was a man of principle.

This Unreachable Sunrise (tarlos)

"I'm not trying to be your boyfriend," Carlos said. "Or even your friend, if you're not into it."

Tagging... @hithelleth, @drnathanielheywood, @sophiainspace, @lonestarbabe, @bellakitse, @skrtl, @brillliantbanshee, @911yeehaw, @howtosingit and @spookycass. Don’t feel obligated though. :) And if you’ve done it already, I’ll appreciate the link...

#meme #writing meme

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namgix · 3 years

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911 lone star; tarlos

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#tarlos #myedit #tarlos lockscreens #tarlos wallpapers #tarlos icons #tarlos edits #tarlos fluff #tarlos prompts #tk strand #carlos reyes #911 lone star #911 lone star lockscreens #911 lone star tarlos #911 lone star wallpapers #lockscreens #wallpapers

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jeremystrele · 4 years

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A Creative Couple’s Lovingly Renovated 1950’s Home

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by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Framed photograph by Lucy Spartalis. Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Inax tiles from Artedomus, installed by Ryan Cracknell from Trowel and Chris Stenhouse. Brass bowl from Tiger and Peacock. Vintage step stools from Urban Dweller (now closed). Vintage amber jug from Alastair’s mum. Artwork by Janette Pitruzzello. Raw edge bar shelves by Ken Hanson. Vintage wine rack from The Brooklyn Boho (via Etsy). Vintage rug purchased via online auction. Dining chairs by Thonet. French farmhouse table from Moonee Ponds Antiques. ‘Gulawala (Wandjina with Pearl Shell Necklace)’ by Petrina Bedford, from Pop & Scott. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Painting purchased in Cuba from artist Abel Massot, framed by Belgrave Picture Framing. Pot from Pop & Scott. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Noguchi pendant light. French farmhouse table from Moonee Ponds Antiques. Dining Chairs by Thonet. Painting purchased in Cuba from artist Abel Massot, framed by Belgrave Picture Framing. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Lucy wears velvet jacket by Anna Cordell and Rolla’s flares. Alastair wears shirt by Mr Simple and Rolla’s cords. Painting purchased in Cuba from artist Abel Massot. French farmhouse table from Moonee Ponds Antiques. Vintage rug purchased via online auction. Ingmar Relling ‘Siesta’ chair footstool from Modern Times. French farmhouse table from Moonee Ponds Antiques. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Record shelves designed by Lucy, made by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Vintage record cabinet from Mrs Secondhand. Wooden stool from Vintage Stash (now closed). Photographs on left by Lucy Spartalis, framed by Omnus Framing. Vase in top left and unglazed ceramic vessel in cabinet by Nicolette Johnson. Grey ceramic statue by Ukrainian artist Vladimir Mudrenko. Framed photograph in cabinet by Alastair Innes. Pale grey vase in cabinet by Lucy Spartalis. Vintage rug purchased via online auction. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Noguchi pendant light. Brass bowl from Tiger and Peacock. Timber bench top and cabinets by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. French farmhouse table from Moonee Ponds Antiques. Dining Chairs by Thonet. Vintage rug purchased via online auction. Large pot from Pop & Scott. Record shelves designed by Lucy, made by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Vintage record cabinet from Mrs Secondhand. Wooden stool from Vintage Stash (now closed). Left artwork by Janette Pitruzzello. Vase on record shelves by Nicolette Johnson. Painting purchased in Cuba from artist Abel Massot, framed by Belgrave Picture Framing. Framed photographs by Lucy Spartalis, framed by Omnus Framing. ‘Gulawala (Wandjina with Pearl Shell Necklace)’ by Petrina Bedford, from Pop & Scott. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Inax tiles from Artedomus, installed by Ryan Cracknell from Trowel and Chris Stenhouse. Terrazzo bench top by Signorino, installed by Olympus Stone. Brown bowls purchased in Japan (ceramicist unknown), blue coffee cups purchased in Japan from Tadahiro Nakanishi, white vase from Epoche, leaf set handed down from Lucy’s nanna, two tone mugs from Robert Gordon. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Blue and white bowls in cabinet by Greg Yeaman, purchased at the Belgrave Big Dreams Market. Mortar and pestle by Kyoto ceramics studio Saboten. Ceramic egg crate by Robert Gordon (eggs by Lucy’s chickens: Salma, Pepita and Dot). Utensil jug by Mud. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Terrazzo bench top by Signorino, installed by Olympus Stone. Inax tiles from Artedomus, installed by Ryan Cracknell from Trowel and Chris Stenhouse. Brown bowls purchased in Japan (ceramicist unknown), blue coffee cups purchased in Japan from Tadahiro Nakanishi, white vase from Epoche, leaf set handed down from Lucy’s nanna, large bowls from Provider Store, two tone mugs from Robert Gordon. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Left: Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Terrazzo bench top by Signorino, installed by Olympus Stone. Inax tiles from Artedomus, installed by Ryan Cracknell from Trowel and Chris Stenhouse. Vintage step stools and clock from Urban Dweller (now closed). Watercolour painting purchased in Belgium (it was hanging above our heads while out to dinner with a very old friend), artist’s name sadly misplaced. Ceramic egg crate by Robert Gordon (eggs by Lucy’s chicken Salma, Pepita and Dot). Photograph by Lucy Spartalis, framed by Omnus Framing. Vintage amber jug from Alastair’s mum. Right: Vintage Amber jug from Alastair’s mum. Artwork by Janette Pitruzzello. Timber bench top and cabinets by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Vintage floor lamp and bookshelves left behind by a housemate and friend of Lucy’s. Custom velvet curtains by Verve Designer Collections. Vintage lounge suite purchased at Urban Dweller (now closed). Cushions and fringed blanket from Tiger and Peacock. Tartan blanket purchased in Scotland. Vintage Tessa coffee table handed down from Lucy’s grandparents. Ceramic plate by Andreas Alefragkis, purchased from his studio in Santorini. Vintage theatre light bulb from Tarlo & Graham (now closed, *sigh*). Art Deco floor lamp from Coburg Hill Antiques. Photograph of Montserrat by Lucy Spartalis, framed by Omnus Framing. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Beautiful Taika, adopted via Pet Rescue. Cushions from Tiger and Peacock. Custom velvet curtains from Verve Designer Collections. Vintage sofa from Urban Dweller (now closed). Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Side tables from Smith Street Bazaar. Art Deco floor lamp from Coburg Hill Antiques. Printers tray from Lost & Found (filled with train set models purchased in Barcelona after day drinking; included in the collection are nuns with school kids, a Mariachi band, strippers, a flock of sheep and their herder, dads with shopping trollies, and a series of flamenco dancers). Vintage doll purchased in Japan. Wooden bear from Mark Tuckey. ‘Apples & Pears’ by artist Caro Facelli. Vintage armchair purchased at Urban Dweller (now closed). Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Custom velvet curtains by Verve Designer Collections. Vintage lounge suite purchased at Urban Dweller (now closed). Tartan blanket purchased in Scotland. Vintage bookshelves left behind by a housemate and friend of Lucy’s. Portrait of Jack Charles by Lucy Spartalis. Vintage Tessa coffee table handed down from Lucy’s grandparents. Ceramic plate by Andreas Alefragkis, purchased from his studio in Santorini. Two tone mug from Robert Gordon. Vintage theatre light bulb from Tarlo & Graham (now closed, *sigh*). Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Ingmar Relling ‘Siesta’ chair and footstool from Modern Times. Drawing by Emma Larrson. Ceramic vessel by Andreas Alefragkis, purchased from his studio in Santorini. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Art Deco floor lamp from Coburg Hill Antiques. Printers tray from Lost & Found. Vintage armchair purchased at Urban Dweller (now closed). Blanket from Tiger and Peacock. Framed photograph by Lucy Spartalis. Kitchen cabinets and bench tops made from Mountain Ash by Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture. Inax tiles from Artedomus, installed by Ryan Cracknell from Trowel and Chris Stenhouse. Brass bowl from Tiger and Peacock. Vintage step stools from Urban Dweller (now closed). Vintage amber jug from Alastair’s mum. Vintage chair from Mrs Secondhand. Shelves by Tide Design. Photo – Lucy Spartalis. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Left: ‘Gulawala (Wandjina with Pearl Shell Necklace)’ by Petrina Bedford, from Pop & Scott. Vintage chair from Mrs Secondhand. Shelves by Tide Design. Large ceramic vessel by Zhu Ohmu. Smaller ceramic vase and cups by Luke Going. Ceramic dish by RARA Studio. Candlesticks from Fourth St. ‘Graffito’ wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler, hung by Julian Borusewitsch from Paper Scissors Glue. Right: Shelves by Tide Design. Ceramic vessel by Zhu Ohmu. Ceramic dish by RARA Studio. Candlesticks from Fourth St. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

‘Gulawala (Wandjina with Pearl Shell Necklace)’ by Petrina Bedford, from Pop & Scott. Vintage chair from Mrs Secondhand. Shelves by Tide Design. Small ceramic objects by Luke Going. ‘Graffito’ wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler, hung by Julian Borusewitsch from Paper Scissors Glue. Photograph by Lucy Spartalis, framed by Omnus Framing. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

‘Graffito’ wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler, hung by Julian Borusewitsch from Paper Scissors Glue. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Japanese cedar benches by Ken Hanson. Photographic prints by Lucy Spartalis. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Japanese cedar benches by Ken Hanson. Ceramic vessels by Lucy Spartalis. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Noguchi pendant light. Ink line drawing purchased by Lucy’s grandparents in Sydney in the 1970s, artist’s name sadly unknown. Blue pencil drawing by Kevin Perkins, framed by Omnus Framing. Bed by Al and Imo Handmade. Bed linen by In Bed and Citta. Vintage bedside table from En Gold. Carafe by Nel Lusso. Scalloped bowl purchased in Japan. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Blue pencil drawing by Kevin Perkins, framed by Omnus Framing. Bed by Al and Imo Handmade. Vintage bedside table from En Gold. Bed linen by In Bed and Citta. Vintage bedside table from En Gold. Carafe by Nel Lusso. Scalloped bowl purchased in Japan. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Details from the garden. Wiry Tussock Grass, Sea Urchin Aloe, Callistemon) Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

‘Urban People’ collages by Carla Goncalves purchased in Portugal, framed by Omnus Framing. Ceramic planter by Leaf and Thread. Rust waffle towel by Citta. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Pepita and Salma in the garden. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Pergola/carport designed by Ben Gray Architect, constructed by Travis Rademaker of Timbervision Carpentry. Benches from House of Orange. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Details from the garden. Tractor seat plant and a native fern. Photo – Lucy Spartalis.

Photographer Lucy Spartalis and videographer Alastair Innes of She Takes Pictures He Makes Films originally planned on buying a house on the NSW coast, but everything changed when a Google search led them to properties in the Dandenong Ranges (located about an hour east of Melbourne). ‘The following day we drove up to view a couple of houses. A few days later we’d made an offer, and a couple of weeks later it was ours,’ says Lucy. ‘The open house fell at dusk, with the sun setting behind the house and a warm glow coming from within… the moment we walked in the front door, we knew it was right.’

The 1950s property had just been renovated just prior to purchasing, and while the couple loved many of the changes made, they were keen to introduce some more personalised touches. ‘The house had been given a very cool toned grey colour scheme, which really isn’t our thing,’ says Lucy. ‘We started by painting over the exterior grey colour with a warm, creamy white.’

The bathroom was also painted a pale apricot shade, and the hallway coated in spectacular Graffito wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler – which has got to be THE wallpaper of the moment right now! ‘The screen-printed design reminds us of the loose and energetic illustration style of the ‘50s and ‘60s, and acts as a huge piece of abstract art peeking through to the main living area,’ says Lucy. ‘It never fails to shock guests as they walk through the front door.’

Meanwhile, the couple replaced all the hollow interior doors with solid mahogany doors, hung custom burnt orange velvet curtains in the lounge, replaced most of the light fittings, and installed a wood fireplace. They’ve also filled the space with much loved personal treasures – artworks, collectibles, and family heirlooms. ‘Everything in the house is absolutely loved, has a history and tells a story, or triggers a wonderful memory for us’ says Lucy. ‘Having an inspiring and treasure-filled space makes all the difference to our state of minds.’

Significant changes were also made to the property’s outdoor spaces. ‘We’ve pulled up the enormous amounts of concrete that ran down the side and back of the home, replacing the driveway with sand-toned gravel,’ says Lucy. Ben Gray Architect designed a modernist style carport and pergola, built by Travis Rademaker from Timbervisions Carpentry, along with long stretches of elegant spotted gum batten fencing. The result is a much larger garden for their chickens (Salma, Pepita and Dot!) and dog Taika to enjoy, and an environment more in keeping with the home’s natural surroundings.

Two years after moving in and making these early cosmetic updates, it was time to tackle the kitchen. ‘We’d been toying with various concepts for the space for a couple of years, constantly changing our minds, and collecting far too many tile and stone samples along the way,’ says Lucy. The couple had no luck settling on a scheme, until Lucy took a trip to Japan and became inspired. ‘The breathtaking use of mosaic tiles with muted wabi-sabi glazes, alongside varied timbers, natural stone and other organic materials all felt so calming, harmonious and cocoon-like – exactly the feeling I wanted for our kitchen,’ she says.

To achieve this look, the couple selected INAX Yohen Border tiles by Artedomus, imported from Japan (‘They had the warm, mottled, handmade quality we were after,’ Lucy says), alongside terrazzo benchtops from Signorino, and aged brass hardware. Matt Ibbott of Sawdust Timber Furniture constructed the timber elements, incorporating mountain ash (the same type as the trees outside this house’s kitchen windows), salvaged from a nearby property two years earlier! ‘I wasn’t much of a cook before, but having such an inspiring space to work in has changed that,’ Lucy says.

When they’re not working on wedding photography or videos, you’ll likely find Lucy and Alastair here entertaining friends, or embarking on one of many forest walks within minutes of their house! Also… massive shout out to Lucy for photographing their stunning home AND making this video for us (while Alistair was on another deadline!) while we’re unable to get out and shoot homes in Melbourne right now. So much talent, all under one roof!

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jeremystrele · 5 years

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Setting The Scene With Victoria McKenzie

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

The wonderfully layered and eclectic home of set dresser Victoria McKenzie in Caufield North. This is the casual dining area. In the foreground is a mid-century modern swivel chair Victoria found on the side of the road, and some of her shell necklaces hang across the top of the doorway. In the background through the door is a peek of her collection Victoria’s Pacificana grass skirts! Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Woven Ikea ceiling lamp and shelf lamp. Some of Victoria’s extensive basket collection from the Pacific Islands are stacked on top of the shelves, and within the shelves are treasures from Tarlo and Graham. Horn birds and beautiful lithe teak cats. Vintage vinyl chairs bought on eBay. ‘To me vintage is the beauty of craft and industrial design from other era and countries. I love that vintage wares are still intact after so many years. They are often better made and I enjoy the patina of wear and age. It is very satisfying to find a new delight to add to my different collections’, Victoria shares. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The sunroom, featuring a small part of her shell necklace collection of over 350 (!) hangs above the garden window. More pacific baskets and kete adorn the wall. ‘I re-covered the lampshade with vintage cotton fabric, the standard black base is from Exhibit.’ The sofa cover is wooden and hand stitched from Ikea. The floor rug is vintage flokati. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Kitchen wall. Various artworks with an ocean/beach/port theme. The glass in the door is the now unavailable ‘raindrop glass’. A little gathering of teak animals lives in the gap in the wall which was originally to accomodate a fish tank! Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Victoria at home. Dress by Lee Mathews. Cardigan by Andrea Moore (from NZ). Boots by Trippen. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Corner of the lounge. A partial view of Victoria’s horn and shell boat collection (all op-shop finds). ‘The floor covering is the salvaged carpet from my old house across the road. The carpet restorer was amazed at the quality of the 50-year-old carpet’, says Victoria. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Victoria’s horn + shell + brass boat collection, collected from second-hand shops. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Left: Corner of the lounge. A small portion of Victoria’s collection of horn birds on the built-in teak shelves. ‘As much as I love each individual piece, it is seeing them relate together and interconnecting that excites me.’ The glass flower vase is from Exhibit (now closed) in Toorak. Right: Lounge window sill. A rainbow of glass collected from many different op shops.Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The whole view of the lounge. The ceiling light fixture is chrome and cast glass, reclaimed from Victoria’s old house. The chairs in the foreground are from a set she dressed for the TV series Romper Stomper. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The bungalow. A collection of woven trays on the wall. The drawers are Australian made Alrob from the 1960s. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Casual dining area wall. Vintage original Australian oil landscape paintings. The lamp base is a carved tree fern trunk, on a vintage desk with gold and black speckled Laminex top. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Kitchen detail. Beautiful unusual tile plates found at a favourite op shop in Carterton, NZ. The utensils are part of Victoria’s orange melamine collection, which is mainly housed in the caravan (read on to see!) Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The Pantry. Orange containers collected over many years from op shops. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Bedroom. Green ‘depression’ glassware on the bedside table. ‘I have been collecting this glass since I was 18’, tells Victoria. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Victoria’s fabulous bathroom, featuring much-loved wallpaper. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Separate from the house is a 1970 Franklin Regent caravan that Victoria has completely refurbished! The ceilings are covered with her old travel maps. The bench seats are covered with a Mexican cotton fabric. Marimekko cushion cover. Vintage wooden travel blankets. Handmade curtains made by Victoria from vintage fabric. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A closer look at that incredible caravan! Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Victoria with her fabulous caravan. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Victoria McKenzie’s home tells many stories. The NZ-born set dresser moved to Australia in 2001 with ‘little more than her collection of handwoven baskets and shell necklaces.’ The exacting design eye that landed her the role of head of set dressing for The Lord of the Rings (!!!) is also on full display in this stunning mid-century home in Caulfield North.

Prior to moving into this home (relocating from a rental just across the street – Victoria loves the area!) she had the lounge/dining and hallway wooden floors sanded and polished, and painted the vinyl wallpaper in the master bedroom with Dulux Integrity. A fresh set for Victoria to dress, with her incredible collection of objects and artworks from across the globe.

The 1930s house initially didn’t appeal to Victoria, but after being convinced by a friend to take a peek in the windows, and when she discovered the late 1960s makeover within, was completely sold! She describes, ‘…and that was before I ran to the back of the house and discovered the garden, the porch and the sunroom extension with its wild tiles and built-in cupboards. I was completely beside myself and just had to move in!’

Victoria’s inventiveness, resourcefulness and artistry are on display in every corner of her home. Burnt orange drapes from the op shop are matched with 60’s orange carpet patches that Victoria paid her old landlord $100 to cut two large pieces out of the floor with a Stanley knife. Dulux Oolong and Beige Royal in the bungalow work with the colour of the lino, and the floating shelves in the sewing room offer a perfect display space for her Pacific Island doll collection. Victoria’s favourite piece in the house is her black vinyl four-seater couch with orange wool cushion seats, from Lost and Found Market in Collingwood.

Victoria explains ‘my home reflects the reverence I have for things handmade from natural materials. Nothing is new, everything is vintage, and I do love to see collections of objects en masse.’ She highlights that while the home is full, it doesn’t feel cluttered as the tonal groupings, plants and large windows provide an open and light feel.

Victoria draws attention to the 50-year-old sunroom wallpaper print of ferns, calla lily, kentia palm, marguerite daisy, snowdrops, ivy, and fan palms, and she enthuses ‘I could not ask for a better backdrop to my flax basket collection and shell necklaces!’ With her collections of carved wood birds, hula skirts, straw paintings, tapa cloths, glass animals (just the tip of the iceberg of Victoria’s interests), this home is a true bowerbird’s delight, and a fitting residence for one exceptionally creative character!

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