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Its been such a busy year for us all at Better Homes and Gardens and we’re not about to stop yet. 

The whole team will be returning in 2009 and as always, there will be lots of decorating and building ideas, yummy food recipes, pet advice and plenty to keep you busy in the garden.

Our Summer series will continue over the Christmas break so make sure you’re watching each Friday night at 7.30pm on Seven.

see what I’m up to on the show this week 

tara's TV background

Tara began working on television behind the scenes researching and co-ordinating decorating and design stories for the Nine Network of Australia.  Her first on-air role was as one of the original CHANGING ROOMS designers in 1998 

After two years, Tara moved on to become a regular presenter on the very successful lifestyle program OUR HOUSE and worked alongside some of the industry greats, Shirley Strachan, Reg Livermore and Rebecca Gilling

In 2002, Tara continued her television career as a reporter for the local travel show POSTCARDS as well presenting design segments for MORNINGS WITH KERRI-ANNE and THE TODAY SHOW. During this time, Tara was also a major part of the hugely successful renovating specials RENOVATION RESCUE joining popular network personalities Jamie Durie, Scott Cam and Deborah Hutton to lend a helping hand to those in need

In 2003, after joining the BURKES BACKYARD team as Interior Style and Design Presenter, Tara was also signed on as part of the DIY RESCUE team along with Leah Mcleod, Luke Van Dyck and Greg Norton 

After the completion of the DIY Rescue series, the popularity of the lifestyle programs continued. RENOVATION RESCUE went on to become a regular show which Tara continued to be a part of until 2005

In 2006 Tara moved to Channel 7 to be part of the new Better Homes and Gardens television and magazine team.  Along with Johanna Griggs, Graham Ross and the rest of the team, Tara presents a weekly design segment featuring style trends and great make-overs for the home 

In addition to her work on television, Tara recently completed her first book in association with Jamie Durie Publishing and Harper Collins.  Appropriately named HOME, the book was entirely written and styled by Tara and photographed by Martyn Rushby.  HOME was released in November 2005

As well as presenting for television and writing, Tara also engages in private as well as corporate design commissions and works extensively as a photographic stylist and colour consultant.  Tara can be seen regularly at industry exhibitions and events, conducting public demonstrations and stage talks