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Storyteller at Heart
His work is far more than a transactional process. Dominic is a storyteller at heart, bringing the histories of Australiaβs grand estates to life. "The social history of a house tells us about its identity and soul," he says.
In the tranquil embrace of The Garden of St Erth, Julian Blackhirst stands as a custodian of nature's bounty, weaving a tapestry of beauty and sustainability that tells a story resonating far beyond the garden's borders.
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In the winter of 2019 the lights dimmed for me,β writes award-winning actor turned filmmaker Mark Leonard Winter.
βEvery time I move between Ireland and Australia,β Farmer reflects, βthe birds are the first to tell me where I am.β It is this migratory rhythm, a personal symphony of feathers and songs, that pulses through her art.
Jobbo was struck by the creative power of barbering, βwith building I was always adding, but with cutting hair I was always subtracting. Itβs very sculptural.β
"Choose a favourite piece, it doesn't have to be the focal piece, but something that's going to be an important piece for that room. You can then arrange your colour palette around that item.'β Says Kali
Glen orchestrates his symphony of craftsmanship. Each tool, weathered with the patina of decades past, bears witness to the dedication and artistry that permeates every corner of the workshop.
βIβve always been a tinkerer, a maker, someone who loves to pull things apart to work out how they got put together in the first place.β
βI was equally terrified and excited, as was my partner! But I jumped in head first, and so far, Iβm loving the ride.β
While peering into the sky, after being absorbed by its immensity in Jamesβ work, the lines from Hegel come to mind, βArt has the task to reveal the truth in its sensuos form.
Since Katherine moved to the region, her approach has shifted. The quieter pace helps Katherine stop and look at things. βI think seeking out what is best for me, what is the best way to live, how to live well with what you have, and what surrounds you.β
βIβm a glutton for making good food simple.β Everything at the shops is made in-house, from the fudge and fruit compotes flavouring the ice-cream to the cookie crumbs folded into the cookies and cream version along with a pinch of salt to make it zing.
The Trading Post is the kind of place thatβs all things to all people. Itβs a cafΓ© and wine store, a grocer and a place to pick up take-home meals for the nights when you really canβt be bothered cooking.
From morning coffee and croissants to dinner and a nightcap, this charming hangout has all bases covered.
Gindu is short for Gin Down Under and the idea behind the brand was to create a range of gins, all using native botanicals from across Australia, that represent a sense of place.
Daylesford Wine Tours offers an impressive range of options, full day and morning tours, which include lunch, and afternoon tours that take in three cellar doors and end with a tasting at one of Daylesfordβs distilleries.
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Long Paddock Cheese boasts an eclectic selection of eight cheeses, each with the richness of Australian terroir. "We've got eight cheeses at Long Paddock Cheese. Seven of them have strong French sort of accents or twists I would say and one of them has an English identity and that one is called the Granite,"
Clair's story is more than a narrative of gardening; it's a testament to the transformative power of horticulture. From a child marvelling at a neighbourβs pumpkin to a visionary reshaping perceptions of garden design, her journey illustrates the limitless potential from learning to grow.
Traditionally, we'd always thought of them more to cook curries, or Indian, Moroccan cuisine. Theyβd use spices in things we were already cooking, like spaghetti bolognese, and it was to enhance everyday cooking rather than change it.
βEvery time I move between Ireland and Australia,β Farmer reflects, βthe birds are the first to tell me where I am.β It is this migratory rhythm, a personal symphony of feathers and songs, that pulses through her art.
Jobbo was struck by the creative power of barbering, βwith building I was always adding, but with cutting hair I was always subtracting. Itβs very sculptural.β
"Choose a favourite piece, it doesn't have to be the focal piece, but something that's going to be an important piece for that room. You can then arrange your colour palette around that item.'β Says Kali
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'There really are so many reasons to get out of the house and get LOST in nature this Spring. We hope the stories in this edition lead you to your next great discovery.'
We hope this edition warms your soul like a hug from an old friend. Till the flowers are in bloom,
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