The only downside to this luxurious resort-inspired home is that once you move in, you never really feel the need to leave.

A 1920s bungalow on a wide, 940-square-metre block provided the perfect blank canvas for Tom and Jules Hope to create their award-winning “black box” renovation in Malvern. A warm, loving home for all their family celebrations.

An art deco unit set in a 1936 building by the sea has been lovingly restored in an award-winning renovation that’s all about authenticity, glamour and attention to detail.

East Asian bistro and cocktail bar Monica, inspired by ’80s and ’90s nightlife in Hong Kong, opened on East Terrace.

More than 430 people attended UDIA SA’s Major Luncheon with the Premier at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

arkhé restaurant on The Parade, Norwood hosted its “arkhé & friends” event with chefs Dylan Jones and Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava.

This combination of cucumber and melon in a cooler makes for the perfect summer afternoon pick-me-up.

Time to use those ripe tomatoes in a lovely, fresh pappa al pomodoro bread and tomato soup from Rosa Matto.

Let the versatility of tomatoes shine with this relish and tomato bread with a lighter take on a bloody Mary.

Twenty years ago, this breathtaking Port Elliot native garden was little more than a cow paddock. But with much hard work and determination, Judy and Andrew Baghurst have transformed the area into a sanctuary for local fauna. SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living recently toured the garden ahead of the release of Judy’s book, Down the Garden Path, documenting the process.

Van Gogh famously painted them, bees and birds simply love them, and gardeners are awaiting their delightful happy faces. We are talking sunflowers, of course.

As we farewell the year that was 2024 – and celebrate all that was achieved and accomplished in our gardens – we can also look forward to the new year and predict the trends that could dictate our backyards in 2025.

Zelda and Hayden tied the knot at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, ahead of a unique reception at the Adelaide Central Market, where Zelda’s father, Mark Gleeson, owns The Providore and SiSea.

Hospitality business owners, Sean and Sharlin met when Sean was a regular customer in her restaurant and he recognised her when she visited his Hindmarsh cafe.

Bel and Dejan became engaged in 2019 after Dejan set their apartment up with decorations and a sign saying ‘Will you marry me?’, ready for when the couple returned home after a trip to Bali.

Meet this very bright group of South Australians – and one honorary local – from whom we expect to see great things in 2025 and beyond.

The menu at PARC Brasserie & Bar, located within the Pullman Hotel on Hindmarsh Square, is close to the heart of its executive chef Francis Luzinier who, with each dish, tells the story of humble beginnings on his family farm in the south of France.

South Australia may boast some of the best wines in the southern hemisphere, but there are a handful of winemakers who are bringing the best know-how from Champagne, France, to create elevated local wines.