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A bit of colour for your Thursday!⁠
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In the gorgeous 1950s farmhouse home of interior designer Penny Sheehan, vibrant tones and playful patterns are a key ingredient. Taking inspiration from the prolific Anna Spiro and also from a beloved piece of floral fabric she'd had stashed away for years, Penny saw the transformation of this sweet homestead as an opportunity to "spread her design wings". ⁠
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"I always loved the palette of colours in that fabric, so I drew from that a lot," she explains.⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @brigidarnottphotography⁠
Styling: @belljarinteriors⁠
Words: @penny.carroll⁠
Location: @moorabindaguesthouse⁠
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#colourfulhome #greenbedroom #pattern #countryhome #farmhouse

A bit of colour for your Thursday!⁠ ⁠ In the gorgeous 1950s farmhouse home of interior designer Penny Sheehan, vibrant tones and playful patterns are a key ingredient. Taking inspiration from the prolific Anna Spiro and also from a beloved piece of floral fabric she'd had stashed away for years, Penny saw the transformation of this sweet homestead as an opportunity to "spread her design wings". ⁠ ⁠ "I always loved the palette of colours in that fabric, so I drew from that a lot," she explains.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @brigidarnottphotography⁠ Styling: @belljarinteriors⁠ Words: @penny.carroll⁠ Location: @moorabindaguesthouse⁠ ⁠ #colourfulhome #greenbedroom #pattern #countryhome #farmhouse

A bit of colour for your Thursday!⁠ ⁠ In the gorgeous 1950s farmhouse home of interior designer Penny Sheehan, vibrant tones and playful patterns are a key ingredient. Taking inspiration from the prolific Anna Spiro and also from a beloved piece of floral fabric she'd had stashed away for years, Penny saw the transformation of this sweet homestead as an opportunity to "spread her design wings". ⁠ ⁠ "I always loved the palette of colours in that fabric, so I drew from that a lot," she explains.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @brigidarnottphotography⁠ Styling: @belljarinteriors⁠ Words: @penny.carroll⁠ Location: @moorabindaguesthouse⁠ ⁠ #colourfulhome #greenbedroom #pattern #countryhome #farmhouse

Kelpie Frank, Jack Russell Scout, chocolate labrador Barry (who belongs to a friend of the owner), kelpie Mig, and koolie Sue rule the roost at this historic-sheep-station-turned-accommodation near Hesse in Victoria's Western District.⁠
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The mid-1800s bluestone buildings have been lovingly restored by owner Damian over time and now, visitors can experience them in all their glory, along with the rest of the 263-hectare property, with opportunities to stay in the cottage, shearers quarters or heritage-listed homestead.⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @markroperphotography⁠
Styling: @lee_blaylock⁠
Words: @clairemactaggart⁠
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#countrydogs #bluestonebuildings #historicbuildings #uniquecaccommodation

Kelpie Frank, Jack Russell Scout, chocolate labrador Barry (who belongs to a friend of the owner), kelpie Mig, and koolie Sue rule the roost at this historic-sheep-station-turned-accommodation near Hesse in Victoria's Western District.⁠ ⁠ The mid-1800s bluestone buildings have been lovingly restored by owner Damian over time and now, visitors can experience them in all their glory, along with the rest of the 263-hectare property, with opportunities to stay in the cottage, shearers quarters or heritage-listed homestead.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Styling: @lee_blaylock⁠ Words: @clairemactaggart⁠ ⁠ #countrydogs #bluestonebuildings #historicbuildings #uniquecaccommodation

Kelpie Frank, Jack Russell Scout, chocolate labrador Barry (who belongs to a friend of the owner), kelpie Mig, and koolie Sue rule the roost at this historic-sheep-station-turned-accommodation near Hesse in Victoria's Western District.⁠ ⁠ The mid-1800s bluestone buildings have been lovingly restored by owner Damian over time and now, visitors can experience them in all their glory, along with the rest of the 263-hectare property, with opportunities to stay in the cottage, shearers quarters or heritage-listed homestead.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Styling: @lee_blaylock⁠ Words: @clairemactaggart⁠ ⁠ #countrydogs #bluestonebuildings #historicbuildings #uniquecaccommodation

Exposed timber beams and large windows frame the bushy outlook of this ever-changing Blue Mountains home.⁠
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Rustic and completely charming, this Mount Tomah property has been through more than a few reinventions, starting out as a single-room cabin and later extended as the owners' lives evolved. But – matter how many changes are made, time spent here remains more or less the same; mornings starting with hot bowls of porridge, slow-cooked overnight in the oven of the 1950s AGA.⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @mareehomer.photography⁠
Styling: @kerrieann_jones_stylist⁠
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#rusticcabin #bluemountainsnsw #cabin #timberbeams

Exposed timber beams and large windows frame the bushy outlook of this ever-changing Blue Mountains home.⁠ ⁠ Rustic and completely charming, this Mount Tomah property has been through more than a few reinventions, starting out as a single-room cabin and later extended as the owners' lives evolved. But – matter how many changes are made, time spent here remains more or less the same; mornings starting with hot bowls of porridge, slow-cooked overnight in the oven of the 1950s AGA.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @mareehomer.photography⁠ Styling: @kerrieann_jones_stylist⁠ ⁠ #rusticcabin #bluemountainsnsw #cabin #timberbeams

Exposed timber beams and large windows frame the bushy outlook of this ever-changing Blue Mountains home.⁠ ⁠ Rustic and completely charming, this Mount Tomah property has been through more than a few reinventions, starting out as a single-room cabin and later extended as the owners' lives evolved. But – matter how many changes are made, time spent here remains more or less the same; mornings starting with hot bowls of porridge, slow-cooked overnight in the oven of the 1950s AGA.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @mareehomer.photography⁠ Styling: @kerrieann_jones_stylist⁠ ⁠ #rusticcabin #bluemountainsnsw #cabin #timberbeams

You may never have guessed that this gorgeous established garden belongs to a Barossa Valley home that was once the rectory of a Catholic Church.⁠
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The house itself, when discovered by Cherie and Damien, was in near ruins. In fact, it was renowned cook and much-adored personality Maggie Beer who provided the sage advice that the pair would adopt to restore and renovate this space; "She said don't do things too quickly,
 as you won't understand what you need to change until you actually live in it for a while and you've been annoyed by it."⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @markroperphotography⁠
Stylist: @lee_blaylock⁠
Words: @ginimhoff⁠
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#lavender #countrygarden #churchconversion #homeconversion #barossavalley

You may never have guessed that this gorgeous established garden belongs to a Barossa Valley home that was once the rectory of a Catholic Church.⁠ ⁠ The house itself, when discovered by Cherie and Damien, was in near ruins. In fact, it was renowned cook and much-adored personality Maggie Beer who provided the sage advice that the pair would adopt to restore and renovate this space; "She said don't do things too quickly,
 as you won't understand what you need to change until you actually live in it for a while and you've been annoyed by it."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Stylist: @lee_blaylock⁠ Words: @ginimhoff⁠ ⁠ #lavender #countrygarden #churchconversion #homeconversion #barossavalley

You may never have guessed that this gorgeous established garden belongs to a Barossa Valley home that was once the rectory of a Catholic Church.⁠ ⁠ The house itself, when discovered by Cherie and Damien, was in near ruins. In fact, it was renowned cook and much-adored personality Maggie Beer who provided the sage advice that the pair would adopt to restore and renovate this space; "She said don't do things too quickly,
 as you won't understand what you need to change until you actually live in it for a while and you've been annoyed by it."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @markroperphotography⁠ Stylist: @lee_blaylock⁠ Words: @ginimhoff⁠ ⁠ #lavender #countrygarden #churchconversion #homeconversion #barossavalley

We know you adore a good mudroom/entryway, and the gorgeous one in this 19th-century cottage in Trentham, VIC, lives up to expectation.⁠
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Dubbed by current owners – Sandy and Rob – as 'Acre of Roses', the property is surrounded by a rambling and romantic garden of some 1500 perfumed roses. Pure country perfection.⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @marniehawson⁠
Words: @ginimhoff⁠
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#entryway #mudroom #countryhome #countryentryway #gumboots

We know you adore a good mudroom/entryway, and the gorgeous one in this 19th-century cottage in Trentham, VIC, lives up to expectation.⁠ ⁠ Dubbed by current owners – Sandy and Rob – as 'Acre of Roses', the property is surrounded by a rambling and romantic garden of some 1500 perfumed roses. Pure country perfection.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Words: @ginimhoff⁠ ⁠ #entryway #mudroom #countryhome #countryentryway #gumboots

We know you adore a good mudroom/entryway, and the gorgeous one in this 19th-century cottage in Trentham, VIC, lives up to expectation.⁠ ⁠ Dubbed by current owners – Sandy and Rob – as 'Acre of Roses', the property is surrounded by a rambling and romantic garden of some 1500 perfumed roses. Pure country perfection.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Words: @ginimhoff⁠ ⁠ #entryway #mudroom #countryhome #countryentryway #gumboots

Reasons why you should visit Freycinet, TAS include… Is this stunning destination on your travel bucket list? ✈️ 

#tourismtasmania #picnicisland #freycinet #travelaus

Reasons why you should visit Freycinet, TAS include… Is this stunning destination on your travel bucket list? ✈️ #tourismtasmania #picnicisland #freycinet #travelaus

Reasons why you should visit Freycinet, TAS include… Is this stunning destination on your travel bucket list? ✈️ #tourismtasmania #picnicisland #freycinet #travelaus

Like many artists, Alison Frasers' home serves as asource of inspiration. ⁠
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Doubling as her ceramics studio space (also a common artist trope), the Burradoo property is surrounded by two and a half-acres worth of gorgeous garden, within which Alison sometimes harvests red Southern Highlands 'wild clay'. "I just adore it – I'm always out there," she says.⁠
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Tap the link in bio to take a tour.⁠
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Photography: @abbie_melle⁠
Words: @hannahjameswords⁠
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#ceramicist #diningroom #countrydiningroom #australianartist

Like many artists, Alison Frasers' home serves as asource of inspiration. ⁠ ⁠ Doubling as her ceramics studio space (also a common artist trope), the Burradoo property is surrounded by two and a half-acres worth of gorgeous garden, within which Alison sometimes harvests red Southern Highlands 'wild clay'. "I just adore it – I'm always out there," she says.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to take a tour.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @abbie_melle⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ #ceramicist #diningroom #countrydiningroom #australianartist

Like many artists, Alison Frasers' home serves as asource of inspiration. ⁠ ⁠ Doubling as her ceramics studio space (also a common artist trope), the Burradoo property is surrounded by two and a half-acres worth of gorgeous garden, within which Alison sometimes harvests red Southern Highlands 'wild clay'. "I just adore it – I'm always out there," she says.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to take a tour.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @abbie_melle⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ #ceramicist #diningroom #countrydiningroom #australianartist

Have you recently turned your back on the city and moved to the country?⁠
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If you have a story to tell about your tree change, we want to hear it. What do you love about your new lifestyle? What were the challenges? ⁠
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We are looking for unpaid submissions and high resolution images to appear in our annual Moving to the Country feature in the magazine and online. DM us with your story now!⁠
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Photography: @marniehawson and @abbie_melle⁠
Styling: @nicolasevitt and @lisaburdenstylist⁠
Words: @hannahjameswords⁠
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Tap the link in bio for the story of this Nashua home.⁠
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#treechange #countryliving #countrylife #nashuansw

Have you recently turned your back on the city and moved to the country?⁠ ⁠ If you have a story to tell about your tree change, we want to hear it. What do you love about your new lifestyle? What were the challenges? ⁠ ⁠ We are looking for unpaid submissions and high resolution images to appear in our annual Moving to the Country feature in the magazine and online. DM us with your story now!⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson and @abbie_melle⁠ Styling: @nicolasevitt and @lisaburdenstylist⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio for the story of this Nashua home.⁠ ⁠ #treechange #countryliving #countrylife #nashuansw

Have you recently turned your back on the city and moved to the country?⁠ ⁠ If you have a story to tell about your tree change, we want to hear it. What do you love about your new lifestyle? What were the challenges? ⁠ ⁠ We are looking for unpaid submissions and high resolution images to appear in our annual Moving to the Country feature in the magazine and online. DM us with your story now!⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson and @abbie_melle⁠ Styling: @nicolasevitt and @lisaburdenstylist⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio for the story of this Nashua home.⁠ ⁠ #treechange #countryliving #countrylife #nashuansw

Though the two weren't in search of a property when visiting Tasmania's west coast four years ago, Claire and Matthew's visit to bayside Bushy Summers sparked a new adventure.⁠
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"We pulled it apart and stripped it down to its bones," says Claire of the renovation, which included new flooring, wiring and plumbing. "We lived in a caravan on site... It was both challenging and charming."⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @nicgossage⁠
Styling: @clairelloydsensualliving⁠
Words: @alicemoffitt⁠
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#baysidehome #tasmania #lettesbaytas #blackcottage

Though the two weren't in search of a property when visiting Tasmania's west coast four years ago, Claire and Matthew's visit to bayside Bushy Summers sparked a new adventure.⁠ ⁠ "We pulled it apart and stripped it down to its bones," says Claire of the renovation, which included new flooring, wiring and plumbing. "We lived in a caravan on site... It was both challenging and charming."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @nicgossage⁠ Styling: @clairelloydsensualliving⁠ Words: @alicemoffitt⁠ ⁠ #baysidehome #tasmania #lettesbaytas #blackcottage

Though the two weren't in search of a property when visiting Tasmania's west coast four years ago, Claire and Matthew's visit to bayside Bushy Summers sparked a new adventure.⁠ ⁠ "We pulled it apart and stripped it down to its bones," says Claire of the renovation, which included new flooring, wiring and plumbing. "We lived in a caravan on site... It was both challenging and charming."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @nicgossage⁠ Styling: @clairelloydsensualliving⁠ Words: @alicemoffitt⁠ ⁠ #baysidehome #tasmania #lettesbaytas #blackcottage

Quirky, wild and beautiful, this country garden belongs to a sandstone Georgian mansion in Richmond, Tasmania.⁠
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Owned by Kylie Opray and her husband Dr Mark Spearpoint, the home has been lovingly restored since they purchased it with the help of a local builder experienced in working on heritage homes. "It's just heaven," says Kylie. ⁠
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Take a tour via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @nicgossage⁠
Styling: @_michellecrawford⁠
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#outdoorbath #wildgarden #countrygarden #gardenwall

Quirky, wild and beautiful, this country garden belongs to a sandstone Georgian mansion in Richmond, Tasmania.⁠ ⁠ Owned by Kylie Opray and her husband Dr Mark Spearpoint, the home has been lovingly restored since they purchased it with the help of a local builder experienced in working on heritage homes. "It's just heaven," says Kylie. ⁠ ⁠ Take a tour via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @nicgossage⁠ Styling: @_michellecrawford⁠ ⁠ #outdoorbath #wildgarden #countrygarden #gardenwall

Quirky, wild and beautiful, this country garden belongs to a sandstone Georgian mansion in Richmond, Tasmania.⁠ ⁠ Owned by Kylie Opray and her husband Dr Mark Spearpoint, the home has been lovingly restored since they purchased it with the help of a local builder experienced in working on heritage homes. "It's just heaven," says Kylie. ⁠ ⁠ Take a tour via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @nicgossage⁠ Styling: @_michellecrawford⁠ ⁠ #outdoorbath #wildgarden #countrygarden #gardenwall

Though most would see an unloved baker's shop, with dingy living quarters in a peeling 1980s palette, all Elise Croker saw was potential.⁠
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With the intent to create a place for visiting family to stay - as well as for her own family to enjoy - Elise used her eye for design to totally transform this once rundown store.⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @marniehawson⁠
Words: @hannahjameswords⁠
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#woodfireplace #countryinteriors #vintageart #countryhome

Though most would see an unloved baker's shop, with dingy living quarters in a peeling 1980s palette, all Elise Croker saw was potential.⁠ ⁠ With the intent to create a place for visiting family to stay - as well as for her own family to enjoy - Elise used her eye for design to totally transform this once rundown store.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ #woodfireplace #countryinteriors #vintageart #countryhome

Though most would see an unloved baker's shop, with dingy living quarters in a peeling 1980s palette, all Elise Croker saw was potential.⁠ ⁠ With the intent to create a place for visiting family to stay - as well as for her own family to enjoy - Elise used her eye for design to totally transform this once rundown store.⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @marniehawson⁠ Words: @hannahjameswords⁠ ⁠ #woodfireplace #countryinteriors #vintageart #countryhome

While the owners of this renovated '90s farmhouse originally had their hearts set on a colonial weatherboard in the same location, serendipity would instead see them settle here.⁠
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"We settled on this very overgrown five acres," homeowner Nikki recalls. "But Luke had a vision for the property when he saw it; this section of the creek is quite secluded and the valley is stunning."⁠
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Step inside via the link in bio.⁠
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Photography: @hannahpuechmarin⁠
Words: @clairemactaggart⁠
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#farmhouse #countryrenovation #countryhome #queenslandhome

While the owners of this renovated '90s farmhouse originally had their hearts set on a colonial weatherboard in the same location, serendipity would instead see them settle here.⁠ ⁠ "We settled on this very overgrown five acres," homeowner Nikki recalls. "But Luke had a vision for the property when he saw it; this section of the creek is quite secluded and the valley is stunning."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @hannahpuechmarin⁠ Words: @clairemactaggart⁠ ⁠ #farmhouse #countryrenovation #countryhome #queenslandhome

While the owners of this renovated '90s farmhouse originally had their hearts set on a colonial weatherboard in the same location, serendipity would instead see them settle here.⁠ ⁠ "We settled on this very overgrown five acres," homeowner Nikki recalls. "But Luke had a vision for the property when he saw it; this section of the creek is quite secluded and the valley is stunning."⁠ ⁠ Step inside via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @hannahpuechmarin⁠ Words: @clairemactaggart⁠ ⁠ #farmhouse #countryrenovation #countryhome #queenslandhome