Deck the Halls
10 ImagesDesign icon Sibella Court prepares for Christmas her way in her Sydney home.
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“I don’t usually do a traditional Christmas tree,” says Sibella. “Anything sculptural that you can put decorations on works for me. I got this branch from Mayfarm Flowers at the EQ Markets in Moore Park. I like memories from the past to be part of Christmas. This year I’m using seahorses Silver and I made a couple of years ago from paint and canvas.”Credit:Jennifer Soo
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Sibella had the shelving made by District Eight in Vietnam. “I’m fascinated by seafaring in the 1800s and love the metal bicorn hat – it’s an iconic design.” Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“If I have a spare hour I will sit here in the living room and paint with watercolours. I don’t watch TV. I find painting incredibly relaxing.” Credit:Jennifer Soo
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The shelves and bench legs are bespoke hand-forged steel. The cabinetry is in Sibella’s signature Murobond shade, Boro 2. The rest is in Tarnished Silver.Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“We put our bed in the sunroom – it’s such a beautiful alcove. And the bedroom is now our sitting room. The coffee table is old gym equipment.” Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“There’s so much joy in Silver’s face,” says Sibella as they wrap gifts. “I love that she is incredibly creative and nurture that because it was such a big part of how I grew up.” Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“We entertain a lot and we’re always out here on the terrace,” says Sibella. The dramatic vine is from Mayfarm Flowers and all the glassware and cutlery is vintage.Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“I’ve put my London cane-wrapped handles on the vanity. I’ve disguised the mirror with the big, black cardboard frame by Noelle Rigaudie. Inside is a portrait by Hugh Stewart.”Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“I love cotton and linen towels, as you can see. I couldn’t stand the bathroom’s mirrored wall when we moved in, but when I unpacked the linen in front of it, it just worked.”Credit:Jennifer Soo
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“The wreath is a vine I bought undecorated from Garlands in St Peters. I’ve circled it and dressed it in rope that’s handmade by my assistant from fabric remnants from Reverse Garbage. One of my mottoes is you can’t go wrong with rope and a few knots!” Silver inspects the handmade velvet and ribbon rosette from Skinny Wolf.Credit:Jennifer Soo