MAISON MAGAZINE May 2015 Luxury, Property, Lifestyle | Page 2

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the May edition of Maison magazine. The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is a wonderful event, whether you’re an aficionado of the genre or a complete novice. Some of the industry’s finest international performers will be in attendance, and the intimate nature of the event means that festival goers will have opportunities to rub shoulders with some truly impressive musical talents. An overview of this year’s program is in this edition of Maison. It seems that these days, everyone is busy. It’s more important than ever to find the time to relax and unwind; overhauling your living spaces can be a big help in this regard. The Buddhist philosophy of zen has lots of lessons to draw on. If you could do with some more harmony at home, our guide will get you started. Finally, Melbourne’s dining scene is second to none. But the CBD doesn’t have dibs on fine dining; regional Victoria is home to some unbelievable restaurants. We’ve uncovered a little information on some of these out-of-the-way gems. As always, the rest of the magazine is dedicated to a selection of the finest homes currently on the Melbourne market. We are confident that you’ll find something to inspire you. Enjoy!