W
hen this family of four
moved into a three-
bedroom Southside
apartment almost two
years ago, the goal was always about
maintaining space by keeping it clutter-
free. “I spent a lot of time planning how
I would organise the furniture so that we
maximised the use of the space and
the enjoyment of the pieces we have,”
Australian-born Allison Haworth says.
She describes her style as “somewhat
minimalist, but at the same time eclectic.
I need clean lines and space – plus a
house that works,” she explains.
In addition to her role as mother
and wife, Allison is a director of her family
business – Captain Cook Cruises, started
by her parents in 1970. She has many
other skills, too. Her passion for skiing,
after years spent instructing all over the
world, has led to a Hong Kong-based
role as ambassador for Canadian
Mountain Holidays. The busy mother
of two also gets to explore her love for
design and fashion with her range of
children’s clothing through a label she
launched in 2006 called Kuki Kids. Think
exciting fabrics with a colourful palette,
with relaxed shapes that are a hit with
children who prefer practicality over
fussy-feeling clothes.
Allison has always been an intrepid
traveller. To her, it’s a wonderful bonus
when she strikes a gem by accident
while away for business or pleasure. In
2010, she was wandering through the
Porte de Clignancourt Les Puces Flea
Market in the 18th arrondissement in
Paris, looking for pieces for her Niseko ski
lodge, when a group of chairs enthralled
her. “They were a real find. It felt like it
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