BEIRUT — 

Syrian Kurdish forces killed the right-hand man and spokesman for the Islamic State group in a joint operation with U.S. troops in northern Syria, just hours after U.S. special forces killed the extremist group’s leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi, a Kurdish commander said Monday.

The comments came a day after President Trump announced the killing of Baghdadi, a development that left Islamic State without an obvious leader — a major setback for a terror organization that in March was forced by American troops and Kurdish forces out of the last portion of its self-declared “caliphate,” which once spanned a swath of Iraq and Syria.

Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, said his group’s intelligence cooperated with the U.S. military Sunday to target Baghdadi’s aide, Abu Hassan Muhajir, in a village near Jarablus, a town in northwestern Syria. It was part of ongoing operations to hunt down Islamic State leaders, Abdi said.

If confirmed, the death would be another blow to Islamic State. U.S. officials had no immediate comment on the Syrian Kurdish claim or on the fate of Muhajir.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported Muhajir’s death, saying he was traveling in a convoy made up of an oil tanker and a sedan. The bodies of those killed in the attack were charred, so it wasn’t immediately clear how the Muhajir’s identity could have been confirmed.

The U.S. raid that killed Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of Islamic State who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted terrorist, took place just before midnight on Saturday in Syria’s Idlib province.

It was a milestone in the fight against IS, which brutalized much of Syria and Iraq and sought to direct a global campaign from a self-declared “caliphate.” A yearslong campaign by American and allied forces led to the recapture of the group’s territorial holdings, but its violent ideology has continued to inspire attacks.

Syrian Kurdish forces spokesman Mustafa Bali said his fighters believe Muhajir was in Jarablus to facilitate Baghdadi’s travels to the area, which is administered by Turkey-backed fighters.

“More [IS figures] remain hiding in the area,” Bali said late on Sunday.

Little is known about al-Muhajir, who assumed the role of a spokesman after his predecessor was killed in an airstrike in 2016. The name, a nom de guerre, indicates that he is a foreigner, and he was also believed to be a possible successor to Baghdadi.

Baghdadi’s identity was confirmed by a DNA test conducted onsite, Trump had said. The operation coincided with a low point in Trump’s presidency as he is mired in impeachment proceedings and facing widespread Republican condemnation for his Syria policy.

Trump’s decision to pull back U.S. troops from northeastern Syria raised a storm of bipartisan criticism in Washington, including statements that the American pullout could help IS regain strength after losing all the territory it once controlled. The pullback also was viewed as an abandonment of the U.S.’s only ally in Syria, the Kurdish-led forces, who fought IS for years with the U.S-led coalition.

Trump said the troop pullout “had nothing to do with this” and said Kurdish forces were among the many cooperating to execute the operation to kill Baghdadi.

Both Iraqi and Kurdish officials claimed a role. The Turkish military also tweeted that prior to the operation in Idlib, it exchanged “information” and coordinated with U.S. military.

Syrian Kurdish forces appeared ready to portray Baghdadi’s death as a joint victory for their faltering alliance with the U.S., weeks after Trump ordered American forces to withdraw from northeastern Syria, all but abandoning Washington’s allies to a wide-ranging Turkish assault.

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28th Oct 2019

There’s no denying that the hearty and wholesome bud that is the Brussels sprout is one of the cabbage family’s most underrated members. Low in calories and high in nutrients, Brussels sprouts are the perfect addition to any meal, namely in the form of a salad or side dish.

Thankfully, Alibi Bar & Kitchen, Australia’s first 100 per cent plant-based hotel bar and restaurant located within Ovolo Woolloomooloo, is serving up the ultimate Brussels sprout salad that promises to see you through the season. Complete with a maple carrot puree, this simple side is just what your spring menu has been missing, 

“This is one of the only dishes we kept on from the most recent winter menu, it’s just that good,” explains Alibi head chef, Jordan Brogan. “Brussels sprouts are best planted in the colder months but they still love a little sun which make them great in spring.”

“Using the outer leaves as a garnish helps the dish pop, they usually fall off in the cooking process and aren’t utilised so we’re really making the most of the produce,” adds Brogan. “The carrot and maple is such a great accompaniment and so simple to make, it really helps bring the whole dish together.”

To try your hand at serving up this super simple Brussels sprout salad, read on for the head chef’s step-by-step guide to building one of the restaurant’s bestselling dishes. 

Brussels sprout salad with maple carrot puree

• 200g Brussels sprouts
• 200g purple Brussels sprouts
• 500g carrots, peeled and sliced
• 10g sea salt
• 60ml maple syrup
• 30ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100g sunflower seeds
• 50g pepitas
• 25g black sesame seeds
• 25g white sesame seeds
• 25g hemp seeds
• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
• Edible flowers

1. Take a couple of the outer leaves off the Brussels sprouts, keeping these to garnish the dish at the end. Cut the Brussels in half from the base.
2. Bring two litres of water to the boil, add five grams of salt then blanch the Brussels sprouts for two minutes before removing and placing into an ice bath. After five minutes take out of iced water and place on a paper towel to dry.
3. Bring one litre of water to the boil, add sliced carrots and cook until soft, for about three minutes.
4. Strain off water and place carrots, 80ml of water, maple syrup and five grams of salt into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth, then slowly drizzle in the oil to emulsify.
5. Combine all seeds and toast at 160°C for 10 minutes.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, adding the Brussels sprouts, centre side down and leave for about four minutes to caramelise.
7. While they’re cooking, spread carrot puree around a bowl, then place the Brussels sprouts in one half of the bowl.
8. Toss the fresh Brussels sprout leaves with a pinch of salt and chilli flakes before serving and place on top of the sautéed Brussels, finish with mixed seeds and edible flowers.

This striking detached house was re-built by architect Marcus Lee, who worked on Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and the Lloyd’s building. Alex is my sister, and I remember her telling me about the house Lee had built nearby in Clapton, known as the Framehouse, and how she and her husband Chris were very inspired by it. When they found a detached but boxy and architecturally uninspiring new build, they went to Lee for help in transforming it into a more distinctive family home.

The exterior of the house is painted dark grey and covered with a wooden frame made from Douglas fir. The same wood is used inside to create the feeling of being in a Japanese or Scandinavian retreat. The open-plan living area is zoned by the use of rugs, sliding doors and pillars, with a galley kitchen functioning as a walkway between the dining room and TV/play room. Beautifully coloured sliding doors throughout the house contrast with the natural wood to create a bold and contemporary atmosphere.

We come from a Swedish family and Alex is drawn to both the practicalities of modern Scandinavian design and the more traditional Swedish style. There is a common misconception that all Scandi style is minimal and monochrome, when it can in fact be very colourful and decorative – as with the upholstered vintage Josef Frank chairs in the living room.

Alex’s home has Scandinavian elements such as the iconic String shelves, lined with memorabilia and items the children have made. This table and chairs set was inherited from an aunt. The chairs are upholstered in Swedish fabric, while the Marmoleum flooring is colour- blocked in a mid-century style.

Alex says that east London is her spiritual home: ‘This area is all about change, it’s exciting! The majority of people that we have met here are working for themselves and it has inspired us to do the same. We both work for ourselves and run our own schedules. This house helps us do just that.’

Alex and Chris built a cabin-style house in their garden which they use for guests. Below, see inside the cabin.

This house is an excerpt from East London Homes by Sarah Bagner, which is out now and published by Hoxton Mini Press

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Mourinho was not a happy man following two consecutive Premier League losses and will need to motivate his players ahead of a trip to Turf Moor

Two loss out of three opening fixtures is not the way in which Jose Mourinho envisioned his third season at Old Trafford to go, and Manchester United could be in danger of losing a spectacular third game in a row if they fail to recover against Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.

The Red Devils will need to regain confidence following an abysmal 3-0 home loss to Tottenham and a 3-2 loss to Brighton to leave them languishing in 13th place in the table.

Burnley will also have added incentive to win the fixture as they are also off the backs of two successive losses – to Watford and newly promoted Fulham.

In the United States (US), the game will be shown on NBC Sports and streamed online via the NBC Sports Live app.

The game will not be shown in the United Kingdom (UK).

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The Clarets will be without Steven Defour, Johann Berg Gudmundsson and goalkeeper Nick Pope due to injury.

Both Anders Lindegaard and Robbie Brady are also sidelined.

Burnley XI: Hart; Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee(C), Taylor; Lennon, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Hendrick; Wood.

The quartet of Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Alexis Sanchez were all in the XI included in the loss to Tottenham and all four are retained as Mourinho looks to avoid three straight defeats.

Defender Phil Jones was was forced off the pitch on Monday and is a doubt for the clash against Burnley, but Eric Bailly has not been given a starting berth.

Marcos Rojo, Diogo Dalot and Sergio Romero remain out for United.

Man United XI: De Gea; Valencia(C), Smalling, Lindelöf, Shaw; Fellaini, Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Lukaku, Sanchez.

Manchester United are priced at odds of winning 7/10 according to bet 365, while a draw is available at 11/4. A win for Burnley is up for 5/1.

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Mourinho’s terrible week started at the 3-0 home loss to Tottenham (which marked his worst ever home defeat) and has seemed to be on a downward spiral throughout the opening weeks of the season.

Following his clashes with the Manchester United board due to their inability to supply him with the players he wanted to sign in the summer, the Portuguese manager was subjected to a shock loss away to Brighton and then a devastating defeat at Old Trafford to Mauricio Pochettino’s men.

The press conference that ensued seemed to perfectly encapsulate the mayhem in which he has been embroiled with at Man United this season – stating that he demands ‘respect’ due to having won three Premier League titles despite losing by a scoreline of 3-0 at home.

In his most recent press conference, Mourinho cited philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel in his latest bizarre rant.

The Red Devils will need to bounce back fast and hard if they want to continue to remain in the race to challenge for the title, as their rivals Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea already occupy the top half of the table.

Sean Dyche’s Burnley will be disappointed following their exit from the Europa League after failing to beat Olympiakos, and are yet to register a win this season in the Premier League after drawing to Southampton on opening day.

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The World Cup winner has become the majority shareholder in the Spanish club and will preside over the board of directors

Brazil legend Ronaldo has puchased a 51 per cent share in La Liga side Real Valladolid.

Despite now owning a majority of the club, Ronaldo has agreed that president Carlos Suarez will remain in his position, while the World Cup winner will take on the role of president of the board of directors.

The club’s new majority owner was unveiled on Monday at a press conference where he outlined his plans for the future of the club.

“We want to grow and reach where our will allows us,” Ronaldo said. “I will use four words to define our politics: Competitiveness, Transparency, Revolution and Social. I assure you that you will find me as a lover of Castilla-Leon, Valladolid and Real Valladolid.”

Suarez is delighted to welcome Ronaldo on board, confirming that negotiations took just over a month to finalise. The club president believes the addition of the former Real Madrid striker will help put Valladolid “on the map” while also indicating that it was not merely a financial decision to sell to the Brazilian.

“The deal was closed on Wednesday,” Suarez announced. “Ronaldo acquired 51% of the shares in a personal capacity. It was at the end of July when we started talking. 

“It was not an economic issue, but now Valladolid can play in other leagues, Ronaldo puts us on the map now. I thought it was the best for the club, and that’s what I bet, you’ll see that it’s the ideal option for Valladolid.”

Since retiring from football in 2011, the three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner, Ronaldo took an active interest in other sports and owning teams, including motorsport group A1 Team Brazil and sports marketing firm 9INE.

He also owns shares in North American Soccer League club Fort Lauderdale Strikers and founded the Ronaldo Academy, a youth football school in the United States and China.

During his playing career, he played over 500 games for teams such as PSV, Barcelona, Real Madrid and both Milan clubs. He also scored 62 goals in 98 appearances for Brazil, winning the World Cup in 1994 and 2002.

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The Dutch winger is determined to force his way into Eusebio Di Francesco’s starting XI, with his outings to date having come from off the bench

Justin Kluivert has told Roma that he wants to “become a starter”, with the Dutchman determined to work his way off the bench.

The 19-year-old winger, who is the son of former Barcelona star Patrick, was a man in demand during the summer transfer window.

His exploits after graduating out of a famed academy system at Ajax saw Europe’s top clubs falling over themselves in an effort to secure his signature.

Kluivert eventually opted to further his development in Serie A, with the decision taken to avoid joining a truly elite club at this stage of his career.

He has had to be patient since arriving in the Italian capital, with two appearances made as a substitute, but he has made it clear that he made a move with the intention of starting every week.

Kluivert told Fox Sports: “I want to become a starter, I have joined Roma for just that.

“My time has not yet arrived, but I have played several minutes and I’m happy. I’m also satisfied with the training sessions . Things are heading in the right direction.

“My house is almost ready and everything is going as planned.

“Everyone knew that the start in Rome would be difficult because they expect so much. At Ajax I was freer on the field, while here I have to play more centrally. I feel more and more comfortable though.”

Despite having only seen 65 minutes of Serie A football so far, Kluivert does already have an assist to his name – having teed up Edin Dzeko during a 1-0 win over Torino on the opening weekend.

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25th Oct 2019

In conjunction with the International Fair of Contemporary Art, Saint Laurent’s Rive Droite Paris concept store—a retail destination-cum-cultural space—has occupied much of its store’s space to install a temporary exhibition titled Dark Shadows, the home to a number of works from notable artists. Curated by the French fashion house’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello, the exhibition brings together photography, artwork and sculpture, including a series of six black and white polaroids captured by Robert Mapplethorpe, sculptures signed by Lucio Fontana and Sterling Ruby, as well as pieces by Ed Ruscha and Alberto Giacometti.  [Vogue inbox]

Shortly after debuting her spring/summer 2020 collection in the idyllic setting of Athens’s Temple of Poseidon, Mary Katrantzou will soon be dropping a 14-piece capsule on The Outnet. Using fabrics from Katrantzou’s archives, which reflect her signature opulence and vibrant prints, the designer has reworked them to create the collection, which includes dresses, blouses and a jumpsuit. “Our core focus was on accessibility for women who love our brand and the exclusive prints we designed are inspired by jewel tone colour blocking and our take on animal print,” notes Katrantzou. “Through the use of bold colours and feminine silhouettes, we want women to feel confident and stand out, while having fun mixing and matching the pieces.” The collection will be available to shop online from October 30. [Vogue inbox]

Following National Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 28, world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers collective, Breast Cancer Trials, will launch their Her Lab Coats campaign in celebration of the women leading the charge in finding preventions and cures for the disease—one which is said to be the most diagnosed female cancer and the biggest cancer killer of young women. Aiming to raise awareness about breast cancer trials across Australia, in addition to raising money to fund vital research, 10 local designers, including Lee Mathews, Anna Quan, Effie Kats and Lover, each made their pass at creating their own interpretation of a lab coat, unique pieces which will be auctioned online from November 1 with all proceeds going to the organisation’s life-saving trials. [Vogue inbox]

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R.M. Williams recently partnered with Australian industrial designer, Marc Newson, to create the brand’s latest boot offering: the Yard Boot 365. Created as part of the brand’s Undeniable Character platform, the design was ideated to be a future icon for the heritage boot brand, with Newson reinterpreting the classic Gardener Boot for his new design, intended as a modern-day work boot for the modern-day worker. Designed to be worn all year around, by both men and women, the style features the classic elastic gusset and tug, a rubber outsole and added comfort in the inner sole. Available in six colours and three leather types, the limited-edition Yard Boot 365—which was developed and manufactured in R.M.Williams’s South Australia workshop—will be available to purchase online from October 28, and in selected retailers from November 11, for $445. [Vogue inbox]

Australian label Sir recently released its resort 2020 collection, named Deladana Le Citron, in homage to Portuguese folklore. As a celebration of the Sir woman, and an exploration of empowerment on both a conscious and subconscious level—with a generous dose of mystical elements—the collection features the brand’s signature embroidery, paired with boyish tailoring, fairytale femininity and prints which reflect the notions of fertility, peace and abundance with the use of leaf, fig and pomegranate motifs. In addition to the ready-to-wear offering, the collection also expands Sir’s intimates collection with woven and knit pieces that aim to redefine ideas around sensuality, confidence and femininity. The collection is available to shop online now. [Vogue inbox]

The spring racing carnival is in full swing, which means all of the stylish event-goers have carefully planned their outfits for the season. On Saturday, October 19, the fashion set descended on Royal Randwick for The Everest and their looks for this Sydney race day certainly didn’t disappoint. Every guest dressed up in their fashionable best and with our street style photographer there on the ground to capture it all, the result is plenty of sartorial moments to bookmark and reference year after year.

As per usual, guests at the Sydney event took a number of style risks. The day was awash with colour, with a palette of blue and pink being key trends on the ground. Bold prints were also having their moment at The TAB Everest, with stripes, checks and painterly prints all on display. A big trend this year was the tailored trouser suits, with a number of guests trying out a matchy-matchy two-piece approach. Jumpsuits also reigned supreme, with one pastel blue number in particular receiving ticks from the Vogue team.

Then there was the headwear. Given Sydney’s warmer climate, there were headpieces of every size and shape – with large-brimmed straw hats giving guests a welcome reprieve from the sun. Headband-style headwear is also a favourite this spring, whether adorned with pearls or colourful flowers. Bows were everywhere once again this spring too, seen nestled into the ponytails of a number of guests.

Also in the accessories department, shoes and bags complemented each look. A Dior Saddle bag could be seen draped around the wrist of one well-dressed guest, why the ever-practical cross-body bag still made an appearance, whether it was in a YSL or a Gucci iteration. Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Fendi also received mentions in the accessories realm.

Other show-goers let their accessories make a statement, with one carrying a box-sized clutch and another, a straw bag in the shape on an elephant. Weird and wonderful sunglasses were the other way to let your accessories do the talking – while also remaining a practical addition for the Sydney sun – with pearl-encrusted glasses and aviators a key trend.

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On the day, guests enjoyed a number of events, including stopping by the always inspiring Fashion Chute.

Here, keep scrolling through to see the very best street style looks from The TAB Everest race day at Royal Randwick.

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28th Oct 2019

This issue, featuring the gorgeous Bella Hadid, was brought together in the shadow of the next, the December issue, in which we will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Australia. But that doesn’t mean it was given any less consideration, love or care by the team; in fact, quite the contrary. Editing this edition has taught me the need to re-evaluate the past – not delete it – as we move things forward.

Australia was originally launched as a supplement within UK . It wasn’t until 1959 that we published our first independent, standalone magazine, with Dame Helen Mirren’s cousin on the cover, shot by the great Norman Parkinson.

While poring over those early issues at the State Library of NSW, where they keep a full collection (as does the National Library of Australia in Canberra), regular contributor Jody Scott came across an extraordinary account of Australia at the time, written by a visiting American journalist, Marilyn Mercer, and published for US audiences, titled Australia: a man’s world, for better or worse? It was reprinted in our in 1962 with an invitation for readers to write in with their reaction to her views, and five guineas was offered for the best letter on the theme.

Mercer reported that Australians were much like Americans: we were independent, friendly and intensely democratic (men sat in the front of taxis, we didn’t tip and even the rich didn’t have many household servants) but also “curiously apathetic”. She noted that no-one worked very hard in Sydney, we knocked off early and went to the beach, and were committed to the “good life”. “They are more given to appreciating culture dutifully than to creating it,” she added.

Her headline about a man’s world was largely drawn from her observation that sports dominated; that Australian women preferred the role of “pioneer women in the home” to independence; and her attendance at a cocktail party at a Sydney press club, where men and women were separated (at the time, it was the norm in drinking establishments and clubs).

She wrote: “Their aborigines, like our American Indians, largely cling to their own ways and take little part in Australian life.” No mention of the fact Indigenous Australians were only given the right to enrol to vote that same year, and so therefore were considered citizens for the first time, but in reality were still living under a form of apartheid.

While reading Mercer’s story today is fascinating, it is also rather uncomfortable. It might be easier to ignore both it and other stories, such as ‘How to Manage a Woman’ by Abe Burrows, which includes the advice: “never leave her cigarette unlit …”. Looking back at covers from the 90s, I’m bewildered to think we featured young teens. But I strongly believe that censoring the content of the past is a certain way to repeat mistakes in the future. I am also strongly opposed to artistic censorship of historic work.

In re-examining the social mores of the 60s, we reconsidered some of the work of the great photographers of the time, including Sam Haskins, specifically his book, . Sam retired to Australia in 2002 and passed away seven years later. While Sam did not shoot for , he did some of his last work with our fashion director, Christine Centenera, which was published by me because I was introduced to him by his friend and a regular collaborator, Alison Veness, who is today ’s creative director at large.

To be clear, Haskins was a talented artist and his pictures are a study in the sexuality and beauty of the time. There has never been, and there is not, any suggestion of impropriety. But I wondered if I would be bold enough to publish anything even slightly as risqué as his work today for fear of it seeming to objectify the subject. And so we sent creative boards to Bella and asked if she was comfortable referencing Haskins’s work to create a modern for this month’s issue. She was and found the whole creative process empowering. I hope that with these images and the accompanying story, we might start a conversation about resisting the temptation to wipe away years of past work because it doesn’t sit comfortably with today’s mores.

Victorians used a fig leaf to cover the genitals of a statue of cast so as not to upset the Queen, while Pope Paul IV decreed the use of fig leaves back in the 16th century. In the 1600s, Pope Innocent X went one step further, castrating nude sculptures throughout the Vatican. In the 1930s, the Spanish featured a Goya nude on a stamp, but the US postage service refused to deliver any letters carrying it. Nazis and religious zealots burned books. Artistic censorship has never served humanity well, nor created a more moral world.

Talking of publishing and forever protecting the extraordinary work of great artists, this month we sadly bid farewell to one of the giants of image-making, Peter Lindbergh. At Australia, we will be forever grateful for the work he did for us, including a groundbreaking cover of Naomi Campbell in 1997 and, most recently, for capturing Emma Watson for the issue dedicated to sustainability that she guest-edited in 2018. He was a kind man and a true artist; he made careers and supported friends. The legacy of his work should be forever admired and appreciated by future generations.

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This striking detached house was re-built by architect Marcus Lee, who worked on Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and the Lloyd’s building. Alex is my sister, and I remember her telling me about the house Lee had built nearby in Clapton, known as the Framehouse, and how she and her husband Chris were very inspired by it. When they found a detached but boxy and architecturally uninspiring new build, they went to Lee for help in transforming it into a more distinctive family home.

The exterior of the house is painted dark grey and covered with a wooden frame made from Douglas fir. The same wood is used inside to create the feeling of being in a Japanese or Scandinavian retreat. The open-plan living area is zoned by the use of rugs, sliding doors and pillars, with a galley kitchen functioning as a walkway between the dining room and TV/play room. Beautifully coloured sliding doors throughout the house contrast with the natural wood to create a bold and contemporary atmosphere.

We come from a Swedish family and Alex is drawn to both the practicalities of modern Scandinavian design and the more traditional Swedish style. There is a common misconception that all Scandi style is minimal and monochrome, when it can in fact be very colourful and decorative – as with the upholstered vintage Josef Frank chairs in the living room.

Alex’s home has Scandinavian elements such as the iconic String shelves, lined with memorabilia and items the children have made. This table and chairs set was inherited from an aunt. The chairs are upholstered in Swedish fabric, while the Marmoleum flooring is colour- blocked in a mid-century style.

Alex says that east London is her spiritual home: ‘This area is all about change, it’s exciting! The majority of people that we have met here are working for themselves and it has inspired us to do the same. We both work for ourselves and run our own schedules. This house helps us do just that.’

Alex and Chris built a cabin-style house in their garden which they use for guests. Below, see inside the cabin.

This house is an excerpt from East London Homes by Sarah Bagner, which is out now and published by Hoxton Mini Press