ABOUT THE EVENT:

Australian Interiors by Adelaide Bragg

On Thursday 27th November at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Adelaide Bragg in conversation with Robyn Lea.

Copies of City, Coast & Country will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Bragg signing copies after the discussion.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

The Royal Oak, one of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs has been hosting Roaring Stories author events since the inception of our events program.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The event bar on L1 is serving drinks from 6.30pm and also following the author talk. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? To make a dinner reservation before or after the event, simply click on the restaurant reservation link here.

Royal Oak Balmain – Acrylic – Artist Jan Larsen

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ABOUT THE BOOK

CITY, COAST & COUNTRY invites readers into a private world of elegant homes shaped by a distinctly Australian aesthetic: authentic, refined and effortless.

Written by Robyn Lea and featuring her photographs alongside superb images by Lisa Cohen, the book is a curated collection of interiors by leading Australian designer Adelaide Bragg—a name synonymous with ‘classic contemporary’ style. Whether it’s a clifftop coastal retreat, a rural homestead, or an elegant city residence, every home is tailored to its owner. Adelaide’s aesthetic underpins each unique space, highlighting the finest artisanal work crafted from carefully considered materials.

Raised on a vast sheep and cattle station in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Adelaide’s sensitivity to colour, texture, and light was shaped by the Australian landscape. Her mother’s English-style garden, which skirted the family homestead, offered an alternative colour palette. Her design language draws on this duality, where earthy, antipodean tones meet the softness of curated florals. Natural fibres, textiles and materials such as wool, linen, grass cloth, leather and wood are transformed into timeless furniture, fixtures, fittings and wall features, reflecting Adelaide’s unique outlook.

Organised thematically by colour, the book’s six chapters reveal the raw materials and creative influences that continue to guide Adelaide’s work. Drawing inspiration from materials ubiquitous in her rural upbringing, such as dirt, straw and fine merino fibres, to create interiors that are as inviting as they are inspiring, Adelaide offers the reader a path forward in their own spaces defined by comfort and pleasure.

This is not just a book for design lovers and creative professionals; it is for anyone who appreciates that home is a haven to be enjoyed to the full. With its rich imagery and thoughtful prose, City, Coast & Country is a celebration of interiors that speak to the heart and the spirit of the Australian land.

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ABOUT ADELAIDE BRAGG

Adelaide Bragg is the founder of Adelaide Bragg and has over 30 years of design experience. Her work has been widely published in titles such as Belle, House & Garden, The Design Files, Country Style and The Australian Financial Review Luxury Edition. A frequent keynote speaker at design events including Como by Design and Décor + Design, she has received multiple House & Garden Top 50 Rooms accolades and a People’s Choice Award. In 2024, she was invited to design an installation for the Alexandra Club’s Green Room.

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ABOUT ROBYN LEA

Robyn Lea is a best-selling author, photographer and director who has worked internationally for over three decades. Her work has been featured in leading titles including Vogue, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and more. Also, she is an exhibiting artist, with over ten solo shows to her name. With 19 book credits, including A Room of Her Own: Inside the Homes and Lives of Creative Women, and This Creative Life: Fashion Designers at Home, Robyn is ideally suited to have collaborated with Adelaide on this sumptuous new tome.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refunds

Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

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This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Thames and Hudson Australia.

With thanks to our venue partner The Royal Oak.

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