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TV presenter Bridget Mcintyre visited this farm in Victoriaâs Yarra Valley many times as a child. Now, decades later, she calls it home.â â A 14-month renovation ensued after she and her husband Anthony purchased the property. "I wanted a classic look, but light and fresh," she says. â â Tap the link in our profile to take a tour.â â Photography: @lisacohenphotoâ Styling: @tess.newman.morrisâ â â #farmhousedecor #interiordesign #antiquefarmhouse #farmhousechic
You may have heard of a man cave, but what about a she sheds? â â Whether you like to read, paint, garden or create, a She Shed is a space for women to retreat to and enjoy a little me-time.â â Tap the link in our bio to step inside the sheds of two creative women who explain why they love having somewhere to escape to.â â Photography: @marniehawsonâ Styling: @bellebrightprojectâ â #studio #gardenshed #garage â #countrylife #rustic #farmhousestyle
Our August issue is out tomorrow! And itâs a special issue all about the spectacular state of Tasmania.â â On our cover, ducks waddle up from the bay on the west coast of Tasmania to be fed on the deck of the classic Tassie shack @bushysummers. Owners Claire Lloyd and Matthew Usmar Lauder extensively renovated their shack at Lettes Bay while staying true to its 1920s origins as a rustic coastal retreat for miners toiling nearby.â â Visit the historic town of Richmond, and see how the owner of @richmondbotanicals.co carried out a complete renovation of her Georgian mansion, Bellevue House, to make it into a comfortable and elegant family home.â â Author and stylist @ _michellecrawford reveals how her hobby of messing about on the river (the Huon River, that is) has brought her into a close-knit community.â â We also go behind the scenes at @sarahandrews.coâs Hosting Masterclass â as the owner of the much-loved Airbnb @captainsrest in Strahan, sheâs well qualified to teach hundreds of other would-be hosts how to create beautiful spaces for travellers to enjoy.â â And @chefmassimomele cooks up a spectacular Tasmanian feast from super-fresh, seasonal ingredients he either grows in his home vegie garden or sources from his friendly group of local producers.â â Photography Nic Gossage @nicgossageâ Styling Claire Lloyd @bushysummers
Acclaimed painter Lucy Culliton's bright, joyful garden is filled with beloved rescue animals and fiery poppies.â â "I'm never bored as there's always things to do... a garden is never finished," she says."â â Tap the link in our profile to wander through the garden.â â Photography: @mtwee1â â #poppies #countrygarden #cottagegarden #australianartist
It's hard to deny that Whale Song Shack on Tasmania's pristine east coast is a special place. But owners Ingrid and Cliff have done everything they can to make it inviting all year round. â â "We held onto the shack's best aspects, and opened it up with French doors leading onto the deck," says Ingrid. Beyond the deck you'll find both a fire pit and a sunken outdoor bath - the perfect spot to lay back and gaze up at the stars. â â Take a tour of the home by tapping the link in our profile.â â Photography: @marniehawsonâ â #firepits #beachshack #coastalhome #holidayhome
The unassuming exterior of paint queen Annie Sloan's farmhouse in Normandy belies the colourful interior that awaits beyond the front door. â â "Colour really is my passion over anything else and is always my starting point when devising a scheme," says Annie. â â Step inside the home by tapping the link in our profile.â â Photography: Christopher Drakeâ â #frenchinterior #colourfulhome #frenchfarmhouse #homerestoration
Once a grand ballroom, this bedroom at Mylora Homestead in Binalong, NSW is a lesson in creative reuse. Even the deeply stained floorboards were salvaged from a railway in Paris. â â Inspired to give your bedroom a cosy update? Tap the link in our bio to see 23 beautifully styled country bedrooms. â â Photography: @lisacohenphoto â Styling: @becksimonstylist
Seeking a quieter way of life, Sue and Steve Pate fell head over heels in love with this property with its own private lake on Victoriaâs Mornington Peninsula. â â The lake and garden attract many birds, including swamphens, dusky moorhens, ducks, cormorants and black swans.â â Here, âBuff beautyâ roses climb a wall opposite shaped bay trees that mark the entrance to the vegetable garden.â â Tap the link in our bio to wander through the garden.â â Photography: @clairetakacs â â #climbingrose #hedge #countrygarden #gardenpath
For interior designer Julie Johnson, this four-bedroom brick farmhouse dating back to 1907, presented both an enticing challenge and an opportunity for healing. â â "After a family tragedy, it was a soothing balm to my soul a bit," she says.â â A centre island, made from wood found in the shearing shed, is the standout feature of the restored kitchen.â â Tap the link in our profile to step inside. â â Photography: @rochelleeagle â â #rustichome #farmhousekitchen #kitchenrenovation
Inquisitive Sebastapol geese, with their distinctive ruffled feathers, check out the fresh produce on the verandah of Babbington Park, home of @du_fermier chef Annie Smithers. â â "It's the narrative of my restaurant and me, that I grow all the stuff for my cooking at my farm," she says. â â Tap the link in our profile to explore her home and farm. â â Photography: @markroperphotographyâ Styling: @lee_blaylockâ â #verandah #geese #farmtotable #outdoorliving #farmhouse
While the old t-shaped woolshed at Barunah Plains is still used for its original purpose, it has also become a popular wedding and events space. â â âWeâve done a huge amount of work to it,â says owner Damian Canny, who undertook most of the restoration work at the property himself. âWe fixed the floor, windows, roof and weatherboards.â â â It seems the woolshed has Scout the Jack Russellâs tick of approval! â â Tap the link in our profile to wander through the beautifully restored homestead and garden. â â Photo: @marniehawsonâ Styling: @lynda.gardener + @bellebrightproject â â #restoration #woolshed #farmhousecharm #jackrussell
Since she was eight years old, Madelaine has been in charge of the free-range hens at @hollyburtonfarm, which she runs alongside her mum, Colita Scott. "It's awesome to follow in her footsteps," she says.â â Today, Madelaine is passing the same passion for organic, free-range eggs onto her daughters Thora and Lorien (not pictured). â â Tap the link in our bio to explore Hollyburton Farm and feast your eyes on the delicious produce to be found in their farm gate stall. â â Photography: @marniehawsonâ Styling: @bellebrightprojectâ â #chickens #freerangechickens #raisingchickens #farming
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