Welcome to A Magazine

About Us

A Magazine is an entirely online magazine - Curating the interesting & beautiful.

 

A Magazine looks at the interesting and quirky side of life. Inspired by the lifestyle of founder and Editor in Chief, Susan Harte, it curates the rustic side of luxury with the zing of a bit of mischievous fun. 

 

When A Magazine talks about travel – we talk about meaningful travel. You know, the trips that are unforgettable- It is about the time you ate beer battered barramundi less than an hour out of the water cooked on a bonfire on a remote beach in far north Queensland.  It is about an exclusive, a once off, a ‘behind the scenes', experience- the wordly adventure. And when we talk about eating – it is about a distinctive quality that sets it apart from the ordinary - the food that makes you feel good. 

 

And when we talk about people – they are the ones you want to know, before anyone else does.  People who make a difference, people who live their life through a passionate kaleidoscope of lenses. And when we talk about art, it is not about who won the Turner Prize, it is who is making beautiful things, anywhere in the world and why they are doing it. And when we talk design, it will be about that unique feature, structure, one off piece that you will treasure. 

 

A Magazine reminds us of the real reason that we seek pleasure. We are about finding you unique lifestyle happenings from around the globe and by the way of our A List feature you can save all you find.

 

This issue is our first step towards creating a definitive on-line resource. Our ideas will build and get better with each issue, and with your input. If you like what we have done – let us know. If you have your own ideas of products, places and people you think should be included – please tell us. We look forward to sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experience and it this sharing that will make A Magazine the magazine.


Susan Harte, Sydney

FOUNDER & EDITOR IN CHIEF

A former lawyer, Susan's career and family life took her from New Zeland to London, France, New York and Sydney where she now lives with her husband and 3 children. She loves the old and well worn but appreciates the new and the modern.

Rebecca Ryba, Sydney

Creative Director

Rebecca has spent the last six years travelling across Europe, North & South America and Asia. A photographer and graphic designer, she most recently worked with prominent curator, Neville Wakefield, in New York and as a photography teacher in Paris. Rebecca has a Fine Arts degree with Honours and a Diploma in Graphic Design.  

Jo Pinnegar, Sydney

Sub Editor

Specialising in marketing communications and copy writing, Jo has more than 20 years experience writing and editing in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. A true blue Brit, Jo is now enjoying the sunshine as a Sydney-sider, and has a penchant for a good story.

Caroline Davidson, Sydney

CO-FOUNDER & TRAVEL EDITOR

Caroline Davidson, Sydney Caroline has owned and operated her Sydney based boutique public relations company for many years, specialising in travel, hospitality & entertainment. Travel is her addiction and inspiration but when  at home  she loves the simple pleasures of spending time with her family and friends, in her garden and at the beach in summertime.

 

Emma Mackellar, Sydney

Designer

With a 15 year back-ground in Film & Television production, in recent years Emma has followed a life long love of colour & pattern, moving into the world of Design, juggling a busy freelance career with the daily travails of 3 young sons.

Toby Blyth, Sydney

Writer

Toby reads, learns languages and collects art. In his spare time, he is a commercial litigator in a large law firm in Sydney's CBD.

Marc Bouchard, Sydney

Writer

Marc was born in Paris. He spent most of his childhood between France, Africa and America. Over the last decade Marc has been living between Sydney and Paris, he has a background in advertising, interior styling, photography and fine arts, his most recent work has been in the music industry.

Tina Gomes Brand, Sydney

Writer

Tina Gomes Brand has lived in various cities, from Los Angeles to Lahore. She trained in public relations, but a strong interest in food culture has her involved equally in that field. With an abiding loyalty to the arts, she has entertained in various homes, and been actively involved in art institutions, helping host and promote their events. Most recently, she served on the board of the Institute of Contemporary Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum. In the United States, she developed recipes and wrote a regular column for Virginia Living magazine.

Julia Champtaloup, Sydney

Writer

Julia helped to establish Art Month Sydney, a contemporary art festival now in its 4th year. Being a supporter of artists and their projects has taken her to many of the world’s art hot spots and exhibitions. She is currently working with several non profit organisations to support art projects and artist residencies. Julia is also a photographer and instragram addict. 

Rooksana Hossenally, Paris

WRITER

Rooksana (aka @rooksanah) was born in London and has lived in Istanbul, Mauritius, South India, the Isle of Wight, Barcelona and Paris. Being a complete travel addict she is hard to track down, but when she isn’t halfway across the world, she can be found in Paris, where she currently lives and works. She has collaborated with various other publications including The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Huffington Post and Dazed Digital.

Rachael Oakes-Ash, Sydney

Writer

Author, columnist, speaker and international travel, spa and ski journalist, Rachael occasionally unpacks her bags at her apartment in Sydney. Rachael has written two books, is the online snow columnist for Fairfax and her byline is published in a wide range of newspapers and magazines both in Australia and abroad.  

Beth Whitman, New York

Writer

Beth Whitman is our NY contributor and lives in Greenwich Village with her family. She has a masters in Journalism and is passionate about photography and all things beautiful.

Rachel Ang, Melbourne

Writer

Rachel holds Bachelor degrees in Fine Art and Architecture. As an artist she has shown work in a number of Melbourne Artist Run Initiatives, including Blindside, Platform, Seventh Gallery, Mailbox 141, and TCB Art Inc. Currently she works in a small but very fun architecture studio in Fitzroy. In her spare time Rachel enjoys running and rearranging objects.

Contributors

Jos Budge, Sydney

Rachael Challinor, Sydney

Carson Gray Elias, Middle East

Helen Hayes, Sydney

Georgi Waddy, New Zeland

Photographers

Richard Foulser, New York

Elana Mitsis, Sydney