My Houzz: An Australian Cottage with personality - bags Whether browsing the markets Parisian chips while living in France, the trawl eBay or fall on the garage-sale gems, Lize Smeaton Fox has long benefited from the continued addition of that next item to their collection, and make something of an art of its display in his home. So after five years of renting fortunately its previous home, the task of finding a new place for herself and her family provided an excellent opportunity to reshape a new home from scratch.
Keen to stay in the same area of Melbourne, Lize began his research and, as fortune would have it, came on a beautiful period house in the style she coveted for a long time: a double cabin Victorian facade. The house came with all the space and the character needed to accommodate not only his daughters and animals, but also its vast collection of vintage finds and "picking of the road."
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Lize Smeaton Fox, his daughters, Calypso and Gypsy, Reggie the dog and Coco the cat
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Lize admits she was obsessed with the charm and character of Victorian architecture as long as she can remember. Decorative elements, floors and fireplaces have always appealed, and now complete its antique and vintage pieces perfectly.
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Who lives here Lize Smeaton Fox, his daughters, Calypso and Gypsy, Reggie the dog and Coco the cat
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Lize admits she was obsessed with the charm and character of Victorian architecture as long as she can remember. Decorative elements, floors and fireplaces have always appealed, and now complete its antique and vintage pieces perfectly.
Photos of Kate Hansen
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when you walk in the door you are welcomed the treasures of Lize. "I always liked collecting things, since I was a child and I was given my first bug sensor - the best thing ever, she said. "We spent the summers of the sea, so that the collection of seashells, starfish and while the beach was just a natural thing to do."
A visit to Paris more later in life further cemented that love to rummage through flea markets, charity shops and dumpsters.
bin is filled printer Zippo lighters, vintage dice and miniature bottles takes first place in the hallway. "I call it the Frank Sinatra plateau, said Lize. "Booze, fags and roll the dice - three Frank's favorite pastime
A visit to Paris more later in life further cemented that love to rummage through flea markets, charity shops and dumpsters.
bin is filled printer Zippo lighters, vintage dice and miniature bottles takes first place in the hallway. "I call it the Frank Sinatra plateau, said Lize. "Booze, fags and roll the dice - three Frank's favorite pastime
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There is a surprise at every turn. "Roger Ram" was an eBay find from a rural farm in Victoria, and proudly looks on a crate of vintage bottles filled with a collection. My style is mix-and-match. I'm not minimalist, and I'm basically my gut, not trends, regarding the purchase of things, "said Lize.
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Almost all the room in his house is used to display various collections of Lize, and the hall is no exception. "We do not need a fortune to fill a house. I am proud to find and reuse something that someone else threw. As they say, "A man trash is the treasure of another man", said.
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Lize does not limit the articles vintage decoration. Sitting in the old parts of sides are more contemporary objects like this original watercolor painting by Maria Moss.
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The owl green printing is Jessie Breakwell a well known Australian artist who, incidentally, used to be an art tutor for Ozzy Osbournes' children!
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in the living room, an old leather chair adds to the seating arrangement, and is surrounded by collections and curiosities. Lize does not seek perfection, just for parts that settle and grow with it. This chair was not the club chair thought I was dreaming, but it is so comfortable, and over time the leather disappeared in places I love. It is a different from the brown leather sofa that we have now, which appeals to my need to "mix and match" rather than the prim and proper perfection, which is just not my thing, "she said.
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a "curiosity table" with a collection of pocket watches and mechanisms.
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Lize is a fan of storage, and lots of it (and be at home with their culture collection). Built-in shelves keeps the spacious dining space, but she admits she could do with a bit of character to match the discoveries it holds: " If I had my way, I would an entire wall of old wooden boxes rather than modern white shelves. "
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extension to the rear of the house is perfect for entertaining, especially in the summer months, the rear doors open up the entire width of the house on the terrace and garden.
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'Bruce', bull skull beloved Lize, was another eBay find that keeps watch on an old chest in the dining room.
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The garden had long been neglected before Lize moved. in one of his first priorities was to bring it back to life. When she began the mammoth task, there was no grass, and plants were so overwhelmed, she did not even realize she had a lemon tree! Six months later, she can sit, relax and enjoy in all its glory.
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The cabinet green is a bread cabinet of a French bakery. Lize bought a Parisian flea market while living in France. "I love it, especially since most kitchens are not a lot of storage space. We use it for everyday items and it is perfect. "
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the modern and functional kitchen marries beautifully with the older elements of the house while meeting the practical needs of the family. ' Although I feel this beautiful old house, I also enjoy a new six burner stainless steel Smeg oven! ' Said Lize.
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Lize at home in her kitchen I used to cook much but I hung up my apron now little girls are older -. and should be able to cook themselves a little more! I am a regular baker, so there is always a cake or artisan cakes for all Day and my girlfriends, "she said.
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And the eat-in kitchen is certainly built to feed the masses. It is a large space for the whole family to gather in and Calypso and Gypsy'S friends when they are over.
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love of curiosities Lize is certainly rubbed off on the whole family: "My daughters love all the bits and bobs. They are not even blink these days when they see me clutching a surfboard from a garage sale, or a serpent sent from a beautiful Instagrammer.
Although not quite in the "bric -a-brac side of it," girls like scouring charity shops to amazing discoveries. T hey're both gold medalists in the collection of clothes and shoes! "Lize said of his daughters.
Lithograph, David Larwill
Although not quite in the "bric -a-brac side of it," girls like scouring charity shops to amazing discoveries. T hey're both gold medalists in the collection of clothes and shoes! "Lize said of his daughters.
Lithograph, David Larwill
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Although this is a rental, the landlord gave the Lize permission to make some improvements to the interior of the property, after presenting a list of decorative changes she wanted. Here in the Gypsy room, his first mission was to paint the orange fireplace, crusty white.
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two daughters were born in France and overseas holidays almost every year with their father. The prints hanging in the Calypso room serve as a reminder of their travels together.
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relative to other parts of the house, Lize describes his room as "simple, unchaotic and peaceful," directed by a neutral palette used in clothes and furniture, and an elegant wall display of tin mirrors and soothing prints .
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Kenneth the Kookaburra 'keeps watch on the fireplace in the Lize chamber.
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The owl printing is by Jessie Breakwell
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a generous room size runs to the master bedroom. "I went seven times since his return to Australia from France 15 years ago, which is the first time I did not have to share a bathroom with at least one of my daughters. I share with my cat Coco, but the girl is beautiful and tidy ... just the way I like it!
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the small shed in the garden turned out to be the most exciting bonus home to Lize. It is here - his "own corner of paradise," as she refers to it -. It can store all his collections and found the street before finding a space for them in the house
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Though her collections continue to rise, Lize makes sure she is ruthless, so they not out of hand. "When it's time for a change, I'm happy to put things in the street for someone else to enjoy - things do not last too long there" Its hangar is filled with works of art stored, it has yet to find wall space for, but being a tenant has its advantages - "tenants tend to have a major clear-out when moving - more than one owner. My motto is: "If you have not used in a year, get rid of it"
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Just like when she was a child, Lize still collect shells and pebbles found on the beach.
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jars Mismatched are a great way to show small items. the ankles are vintage and were a gift from my mother, "says Lize." she knows that I love old things. bottles, scissors, clothespins ... anything or with a little history. When it comes to Melbourne, it always brings me something fabulous that she found in a store or antique shop charity.
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Lize has a knack for finding beauty in everyday objects, and even nuts and bolts rusted find a home in its collections.
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I've got about a half dozen sheep skulls, I love them, said Lize. "I think they are really beautiful to watch, and they are interesting. It's really weird, as I have not eaten meat for over 30 years!
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