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Wausau approves bantr short-term rentals but review still necessary

The change from an apartment lease arrangement to include hotel room-style use still needs to be approved by the Wausau Plan Commission later this month.

Damakant Jayshi City leaders on Tuesday granted a request from bantr company to expand apartment leases to include short-term rentals and hotel rooms. The change from an apartment lease arrangement to include hotel room-style use still needs to be approved by the Wausau Plan Commission later this month. The vote to approve the second amendment to the development agreement with bantr’s RJ Elm…

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A Blissful Art Deco Apartment Up In The Trees

A Blissful Art Deco Apartment Up In The Trees

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by Lucy Feagins, Editor

‘Our romantic entrance way which changes throughout the seasons. Adorned with hydrangeas in the Spring and Autumn leaves in the cooler months,’ says Frances. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Window-sill decorations. Sculpture by Angus Gardner. Candle holder by Clump. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Lauren and Frances have been friends for 4 years and roommates for 18 months. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Painting by Julia Trybala. Sofa from Dwell. Sculpture by Angus Gardner. Candle holder Clump. Vintage Wassily chair. Mushroom lamp from West Elm. Vintage Kartell side table. Silver bowl from Alessi via Playground. Yellow vase from Marimekko. Incense holder from Soda Fountain. Vintage glass ghost table. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Coffee table details. Silver bowl from Alessi via Playground. Yellow vase from Marimekko. Incense holder from Soda Fountain. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Candle holder by Angus Gardner. Glass vase from Marimekko. Striped vase by HK Living from RJ Living. Shelf by Nicole Lawrence. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘More lamps because I’m an addict and will refuse for a downlight to ever be switched on,’ admits Frances. Sofa from Dwell. Shelf by Nicole Lawrence. White Vase by Dinosaur Designs. Lamp from Isamu Noguchi. Small white bowl from Boom Gallery. Incense holder from Shifting Worlds. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘My style has evolved over the years but the mix of paper lanterns, leather and chrome never grows tired for me,’ says Frances. Painting by Julia Trybala. Sculpture by Angus Gardner. Candle holder Clump. Vintage Wassily chair. Pendant lamp from Isamu Noguchi. Vase from Soda Fountain.  Black dining chairs from Fredericia. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Pendant lamp from Isamu Noguchi. Vase from Soda Fountain. Black dining chairs from Fredericia. Table from Poliform. Vintage chrome and black chairs. Kettle by Alessi. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Vase from Soda Fountain.  Black dining chairs from Fredericia. Pendant lamp from Isamu Noguchi. Table from Poliform. Mugs from Marimekko. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Bedroom details. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Frances’ dad (who is blacksmith) made her this open shelving unit a few birthdays ago – which will be released for sale on Playground soon! Rug from RJ Living. Table from HK Living. Painting by Julia Trybala. Lamp by VP3 by &Tradition. Vase by Gaetano Pesce x Corsi Design. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Lauren’s room. Vintage lamp, chair and mirror. Bookends from Lightly. Vintage drawers from Homebody. Candle holder from Angus Gardner. Red vase by Gaetano Pesce x Corsi Design. Rug from Etsy. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

A sunny corner of Frances’ room. Lamp from Curated Spaces. Table from Kartell. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The view of the park from the lounge room! Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The ornate front entrance is the most decorative part of the art deco building’s character. ‘There isn’t a great deal of rotation through the building, so people often leave their mark with little adornments around the entrance; some ceramic turtles or little cacti,’ explains Frances. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

East Melbourne is one of Melbourne’s most tightly-held areas, and walking through the leafy streets lined with grand period homes, it’s not hard to see why.

Among the residents of this dreamy inner-city locale are Frances Normoyle, co-owner and designer at furniture selling platform and design business Playground, and Lauren Everett, PR professional at Think HQ, who began renting an art deco apartment here in August 2019. 

‘I have developed a deeply passionate and enduring love affair with East Melbourne in my time living here,’ says Frances. ‘I’m sure this amorous relationship will persist well into my old age.’ 

Not only did the housemates find an apartment with great 1930s bones, they also hit the landlord jackpot, who allowed them to repaint elements of the property. (‘There was a heinous red feature wall in our dining room which we painted over,’ Frances explains.)

The apartment today features many of its original detailing such as wide windows and gentle curves, and these are accentuated by a colourful mix of postmodern, mid-century Scandinavian, and custom design pieces. This controlled use of colour, and smattering of strong design silhouettes has resulted in a a sleek, yet relaxed and characterful home.

When in need of a little more novelty, Frances has also been known to paint a piece of furniture a fresh colour, such as the bedside shelf, recently coated with Burnt Earth by Dulux. 

Lauren and Frances’ home is a compact space with defined rooms, so they’ve created multipurpose zones wherever possible. ‘Our dining table becomes an office, the lounge a spot to dine, and the kitchen a place to host,’ says Frances. ‘We were considered in our approach to selecting furniture, in that we prioritised pieces that we knew would serve us.’

Rumour has it that Lauren and Frances’ building was once a constant party house, but today the residents operate at a much slower place, and that’s mostly the way they like it! Frances describes the area as ‘tree-lined streets and old men reading in their windows. It’s nostalgic and so romantic.’

‘We love living up in the trees and watching the leaves turn. It’s a lovely space to co-exist and also watch the world around us evolve.’ 

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Wausau committee approves short-term rental request

Furnished short-term rentals are popular with tourists as well as workers such as traveling nurses and interns as they offer a comfortable living environment without the barrier of a long-term lease requirement.

Damakant Jayshi The Wausau Economic Development Committee on Tuesday approved a request from bantr company to expand apartment leases to short-term rentals and hotel rooms in any combination that it determines. The committee voted unanimously to approve the second amendment to the bantr development agreement for the apartment complex at 1520 Elm St., Wausau. The proposal now heads to the Wausau…

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THIS Is How You Renovate An Architect-Designed, Mid-Century Home!

THIS Is How You Renovate An Architect-Designed, Mid-Century Home!

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by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Original George Nelson saucer. Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons. Mirror and table from West Elm. Oak Bok chairs from Ethnicraft. Original parker sideboard from Tangerine and Teal. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons. Wood burning fireplace by Abbey Fireplaces. Original George Nelson saucer. Rug from West Elm. Ceiling fan from Big Ass Fan. Sofa from King Furniture. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Happy Days painting by Elizabeth Sullivan. Original MCM chairs restored by Tangerine and Teal. Rug from West Elm. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Amelia Hesketh at home. Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons. Mirror and table from West Elm. Oak Bok chair from Ethnicraft. Original parker sideboard by Tangerine and Teal. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Mirror and table from West Elm. Oak Bok chair from Ethnicraft. Original parker sideboard by Tangerine and Teal. Original George Nelson saucer. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Wood fire from Abbey Fireplaces. Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons. Cedar wood panelling. Macrame plant hanger made be Amelia. Original MCM chairs restored by Tangerine and Teal. ‘Puzzle’ tiles from Mutina. Engineered wood flooring in Invisible Oil from Woodcut. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Original George Nelson saucer. Table from West Elm. Oak Bok chair from Ethnicraft. Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons. Engineered wood flooring in Invisible oil from Woodcut. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Cedar panelling clads the interiors. A fiddle leaf fig and philodendron xanadu in the corner. A drum bought in Egypt. A restored original balustrade restored by Amelia and Oliver. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Beams painted in Dulux Mission Brown. Poster hanging on the left is the original plans of the house. Painting on the right is Happy Days by Elizabeth Sullivan. Sofa from King Furniture. Chair restored by Tangerine and Teal. Coffee table from Noguchi. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Looking from the kitchen into the courtyard. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Frandsen Hitchcock chandelier from Design Stuff. Stacked gloss, rustic green splashback tiles from DiLorenzo. Wood veneer is Rift cut American Oak. Bar stools from KMart. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Stacked gloss, rustic green splashback tiles from DiLorenzo. Wood veneer is Rift cut American Oak. Bar stools from Kmart. Walls painted with Dulux Lexicon Quarter. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Bed from Life Interiors. Original Parker side table and Beresford dresser from Tangerine and Teal. ‘Mantis’ bedside sconce from Lights Lights Lights. ‘Tempt’ carpet from Supertuft. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Elara Pendant light from Urban Lighting. ‘Jazz Arch’ mirror cabinets from Timberline.  Mier tapware. Custom made vanity. Teal Mosaic tiles from Academy Tiles. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Parlour Sphere Pendant from LightCo. ‘Pavlova’ terrazzo floor tile from Fibonacci Stone. White square mosaic wall tile from Academy Tiles. Custom-made vanity. Timberline cabinet. Meir tapware. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Scion Priya Blush Wall paper from Natty and Polly. Desenio print. Sideboard from RJ Living. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Left: Parlour Sphere Pendant from LightCo. White square mosaic wall tile from Academy Tiles. Custom-made vanity. Timberline cabinet. Meir tapware. Right: ‘Skate or Die’ wallpaper from Milton and King. Print from Desenio. Ikea bedlinen. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Front door panelled with cedar. Puzzle tile from Mutina. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Styling – Jono Fleming.

Interior designer Amelia Hesketh, founder of Frank Designs, recalls inspecting this mid-century house for sale in Lindfield (on Sydney’s Upper North Shore) seven years ago. ‘It was obvious that most people saw it as a knockdown and rebuild (as happens far too often with these houses), but we could only see potential,’ she says. 

Thankfully, the interior designer and her husband Oliver Hesketh were able to buy the property, becoming only the second owners in its history. They share the home with their three children, Will (11), Ruby (9), and Poppy (7).

The house was built in 1969 and designed by architect Bill Baker, (the same architect as Tim Ross’ house!) ‘Bill flew in the air force during WWII and was influenced by the American architecture. When he returned he enrolled in architecture school, then worked as an architect and a Qantas pilot,’ says Amelia. 

The house was in near original state at the time of purchasing, complete with the architectural plans found in the back of a desk drawer! While the couple loved its mid-century features, the property was run down and was soon in need of an update. ‘All the original cedar wall panelling was falling off… Bathroom tiles were coming away, and the floor joists in the girl’s bedroom were rotten from the roof leaking into the wall cavity,’ says Amelia. ‘They used to jump on the floor and use it like a trampoline! 

Energy efficiency was also an issue that needed addressing. ‘The house didn’t have an ounce of insulation, and all the windows were pane glass, with the frames having been eaten away by termites,’ Amelia says. ‘One night, while lying in bed, our master bedroom window fell out onto the neighbour’s property!’

Structurally, only one internal wall between the kitchen and living space was removed in the eventual renovation, but numerous other updates were made. ‘All other internal wall paneling was taken down, the framing checked for termite damage, then all put back together as we found it – but with insulation,’ Amelia says. ‘We replaced all the cedar wall panelling, and actually added more as I love it so much, it brings so much warmth to the house.’ 

All the original joinery was reused and refurbished, as required, throughout this process. ‘We did not throw one piece out, which I am very proud of,’ Amelia says. They built it to last back then, and it is all so functional.’ Amelia also notes the huge contribution of her ‘absolutely brilliant builder’, Jacob Vorias from Vorcon Constructions. 

In terms of colour, Amelia was careful not to whitewash the home, instead introducing shades similar to the original scheme. ‘I couldn’t tell you how many people tried to talk me into painting over the mission brown!’ she says. ‘There was no way I was going to get rid of the mission brown – it’s part of the era. As a designer I had to make it work and I think I was successful in doing this. Everyone now loves them.’

Amelia’s carpet and tile selections also share this mid-century flavour, encompassing terrazzo and geometric patterns, blue mosaics, green kit kats and green carpet in the main bedroom. ‘It was always going to be green carpet, and there are no regrets,’ Amelia says.  

Tying everything together is Dulux Lexicon Quarter used throughout the house, and the original brown, touched up with – you guessed it – Dulux Mission Brown!

Not only does the architecture of this property feel like a step back in time, so does the neighbourhood. The couple were initially hesitant to move to the North Shore after years in Sydney’s inner-west, but quickly grew to love the lifestyle this has afforded their children. ‘The house is in a cul-de-sac, so our kids have a real 1980s childhood… Out on the street on their bikes, and running from house to house visiting friends,’ Amelia says. ‘We now love leafy Lindfield. All our friends south of the bridge said they’d never visit us. They all do!’

Special thanks to our new Sydney team, photographer Jacqui Turk and stylist Jono Fleming, for capturing this very special mid-century gem!