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A U S T R A L I A C O A S T T O C O A S T

ESCAPE THEEVERYDAY

NOVEMBER 2014

HOME SWEET HOME 25 PAGES OF DESIGN ADVICE AND DIY PROJECTS

THE DECORATING ISSUEtRENOVATE A ROOM IN A WEEKEND tHOW TO MIX PATTERN

AND COLOUR t KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY UPDATE

ABSOLUTELY

BEAUTIFULCome inside

interior designerAnna Spiros home

WILD ART

A PAINTERS TREK

THROUGH THE

FLINDERS RANGES

KITCHEN&

BATHROOM

SPECIAL

SILVER STAR

The jeweller whoturned her hobby

into a businessFROM CHARLEVILLETO ROYAL ASCOTBlack Caviar trainerPeter Moodys journey


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IM VERY SENTIMENTAL AND

THE THINGS I LOVE MOST IN

MY HOME ARE THE ONES THAT

HAVE A MEMORY ATTACHED.

My great-great-grandmothers chaise longue, teacupsand saucers given to me by my mother, an old pine

table that I used to sit at in my grandmothers

kitchen these are my favourite things. I know

interior designer Anna Spiro feels the same wayand similar associations are important in her work. You draw

inspiration from your familys past. It might be that your

grandmother collected a particular brand of china and so you collect

the same set. You may want to hang the plates on your kitchen wall,

so that every time you look at them you are reminded of her, shewrites in her bookAbsolutely Beautiful Things. Annas gorgeous house

not to mention her lovely golden retriever Ned! are on this

months cover and you can see inside her home on page 112.

Another very inspiring house in this issue is Pincally Station,

where Zanna and Matt Gale live with their three daughters. Thislovely home is lled with many pieces of furniture made by Matt,

often after Zanna has discovered something in one of the sheds.

Ive got this great idea is often how the next renovation orfurniture building project starts, Matt jokes. Like Anna, Zanna

credits family for her ability to create such a lovely home: Iveinherited my style and way of pulling things together from my

mum and grandmother. See what she has created on page 38.

Enjoy the issue,

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

4 Country Style NOVEMBER 2014

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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ORTRAITPHOTOGRAPHYSHARYNCAIRNSPHOTOGR

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CONTRIBUTORS

Did you have a country childhood?I grew up by the beach northof Sydney, and I always feel most at home when Im near the ocean.

Whats your favourite part of Australia?I love the coastline south ofSydney, heading down past Kiama and Nowra the hills are green and

rolling, there are cows and sheep grazing, and beautiful ocean views.

Where would you like to visit?Country Victoria, around Daylesford,is so picturesque, and has a wonderful food and wine culture.

Describe the Australian countryside. To me, country Austra lia isabout community people coming together with their neighbours.

Thats so hard to nd in big cities.

Did you have a country childhood?My sister and I spent our schoolholidays with our grandparents in Cobram, a small Victorian town

on the Murray River. Those are some of my fondest memories.

Whats your favourite part of Australia? Im a massive fan ofcountry Victoria, be it the trees or the seaside.

Where would you like to go next?Im denitely a country girltrapped in the city, so anywhere with space and rural beauty either

in Australia or Italy, which is my second-favourite place in the world.

Describe the Australian countryside.Theres something about thesometimes rugged and torn-up land, the old gum trees by the side

of the road, the community of a country town Those things,

the landscape and its colours make my heart warm.

LEAH TWOMEY

Pictured with daughter Ivy, Leahwrote the page 112 article about

Brisbane decorator Anna Spiro.

LEESA OREILLYThis Melbourne-based stylist

headed to Daylesford for the

home story on page 46.

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november | contents

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PHOTOGRAPHYJAREDFOWLER,MARKROPER,MICHAELW

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cover stories: the decorating issue18 Silver star: the jeweller who turned

her hobby into a business

28 From Charleville to Royal Ascot: Black Caviar

trainer Peter Moodys journey

96 Wild art: a painters trek through

the Flinders Ranges105 Home sweet home: 25 pages of design

advice and DIY projects

106 Renovate a room in a weekend

112 Absolutely beautiful: come inside interior

designer Anna Spiros home

125 Kitchen, bathroom and laundry update

people18 Lasting beauty

Lucinda Newton has forged a successful career

making jewellery in a Victorian seaside town.

86 Verse with a view

A painter and a poet join forces to create a book.91 Our life in the country

To spend more time with their daughters, Bronwyn

and Alan Wood quit the city to become farmers.

my country childhood28 Peter Moody

The champion trainer says his love of thoroughbreds

began early in south-west Queensland.

homes32 Many mansions

Two families on the South Australian coast have

joined together in a row of four houses.38 Station masters

Creative homemaking on a huge and remote

pastoral property north of Broken Hill.

46 Inspired decision

A move to Victorias Daylesford sparked the

creativity of fashion designer Victoria Varrasso.

gardens54 Hidden treasures

Concealed in a Danish wood is an enchanting garden

created by grandparents for their extended family.

145 In the garden

Useful tips from the botanical world plus our

planting guide for November.

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PHOTOGRAPHYLISACOHEN,PRUERUSCOE,MICHAELWEE

OUR COVERSTEP INSIDE THIS QUEENSLANDHOME TO SEE HOW ANNA SPIROPUTS HER DECORATINGPRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE.SEE STORY, PAGE 112.

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ESCAPETHEEVERYDAY

NOVEMBER2014

HOME SWEET HOME 25 PAGES OF DESIGN ADVICE AND DIY PROJECTS

THE DECORATING ISSUEt RENOVATEAROOMIN AWEEKENDt HOWTOMIX PATTERNANDCOLOURt KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY UPDATE

ABSOLUTELY

BEAUTIFULCome inside

interior designerAnnaSpiroshome

WILD ART

APAINTERSTREK

THROUGHTHE

FLINDERSRANGES

KITCHEN&

BATHROOM

SPECIAL

SILVER STAR

The jeweller whoturned her hobby

into a businessFROM CHARLEVILLETO ROYAL ASCOTBlack Caviar trainerPeter Moodys journey

food and wine62 Happy return

Chef Karena Armstrong ends a seven-year break.70 Flavours

Asparagus, sea salt and an Italian gourmet tour.

72 Go the whole hog

Exploring the great pig and wine alliance.

74 Life of brine

Steve Cumper explains how he came to love clams.

76 Never too late

When a man retires its time to start baking.

78 Last chance

Our Harvest Table competition closes soon.

journey96

Learning the landscape A modern painter follows the footsteps of Hans

Heysen in South Australias Flinders Ranges.

decorating106 Time to change

Renovating tips, from weekend makeovers

to major project planning.

112 Bold moves

Pattern and colour in designer Anna Spiros home.

120 Understudy

Latest trends in flooring finishes.

125 Design essentials

New ideas for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.132 The best in modern appliances

148 Field guide

More homewares and decorating inspiration.

fashion and beauty134 Port of call

Watch the water for travellers from afar.

142 Natural extract

Essential oils that can help your complexion glow.

regular reading12 Your Page: readers emails and letters.

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A Month in the Country103 Dog Tales

150 Books

151 Collectables

170 Country Squire

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151 Stockists

152 Style Board

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161 Country and Coastal Retreats


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THOUGHTS OF HOME

When I came acrossTime of Her Lifein the Septemberissue I was surprised that my home town of Portland,

NSW, featured in an article in Country Style. My fatherwas an ironworker at the Portland Cement Worksfrom the 1950s to the 1970s. Every weekday at noon,

a whistle would sound to warn of blasting at one ofthe huge quarries.We knew everything would shake

and there would be a shower of dust. I had a happy

childhood in Portland riding my bike, camping,catching yabbies in one of the nearby dams,

picking blackberries and attending dances at

a local hall. Thank you for a wonderful story.

Robyn Giblett, Kianga, NSW

The September issue inspires happymemories of childhood days.

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MOVING TRIBUTE

I loved the storySweet Reminderthat appearedwith the Heirloom recipe in your September issue.

What a lovely tribute to a mum.My mother died more

than two years ago after a painful battle with cancer.

She was a wonderful cook and a generous host, andloved family get-togethers where laughter erupted

around the table.After reading the story, I rescued

Mums cookbooks from a dusty cupboard. It was lovely

to remember those fun-lled meals. Some of the recipes

were from her school days, so theyre quite special.Remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones

is essential. Not a day goes by when Im not thinking ofMum. I have just baked a batch of buttery cakes from

her recipe with my daughter. It was a truly emotional

experience. Laughter was mixed with tears as my

grandmother. Those cookbooks

are now dust-free and displayed

on the kitchen bench. Thanks

so much for the article.

Linda Carol, Riverview, NSW

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Lucinda Newton in her Port Fairyewellery store. FACING PAGEFinished rings and braceletsie on working drawings.

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WHEN LUCINDA NEWTON TURNED A HOBBY INTOA BUSINESS, SHE STAYED TRUE TO HER BELIEF THAT

JEWELLERY ISNT JUST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

WORDS VIRGINIA IMHOFF PHOTOGRAPHY MARK ROPER


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In Lucinda Newtons hands, semiprecious stones areas beautiful as diamonds. The diverse and dazzlinggems are the inspiration for many of the pieces in

the jewellery designers eye-catching Luone collection.As she slides open a drawer in her Port Fairy store, herngers lightly run over lustrous stones in all manner ofhues, from jade, topaz, lapis lazuli, citrine and onyx topink, green and smoky quartz.

The colour and uniqueness of the stones appeal tome, she says. I love quartz, as it goes with everything and pearls, as they can be worn al l the t ime. I nevertire of looking at these drawers.

Lucindas studio is in a corner of the store. Here shealso works in silver and gold, making rings, necklaces,earrings and cufflinks, often in combination with thegems, and South Sea and freshwater pearls. The piecesshe designs are timeless and classic and stunninglypretty. Each is individual and distinctive, right downto the serpentine clasps she makes for the necklaces.

I like jewellery that you can wear every day in jeansand a singlet, and then with a dress worn to a wedding,

Lucinda says. I prefer people to wear my pieces all the timeand not save them for special occasions. More recently shehas introduced a small collection featuring diamonds andsapphires Ive done quite a few engagement rings.

Lucindas interest started early. She grew up inToowoomba, Queensland and, from a young age, dabbledin making jewellery for herself. But when Lucinda went touniversity in NSWs Bathurst, she studied communicationsand public relations, then in 2005 headed off to London towork. However, she also took a course in silversmithing.I spent a lot of my time in London designing jewellery,she adds. I kept thinking of things that I wanted and

couldnt nd, so I made them myself.Returning home in 2007, Lucinda was ready to take the

plunge. She called her collection Luone, a contraction ofher maiden name Lucinda ONeil. I moved back homewith Mum and Dad for a while and decided to jump intojewellery design ful l-time. People wondered how I couldgive up a salary but I just started. And I loved it.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOPLEFT Necklaces of pearls andsemiprecious stones; at home withher daughters, two-year-old Polly(left) and three-year-old Annabelle;

silver rings and bracelets in theirearly stages; wielding the braisingtorch; a necklace will rise from theashes. FACING PAGE A finishednecklace on Lucindas work bench.

ITS NICE FOR THE CHILDREN TO

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handsome, Lucinda recalls. Then we kept crossingpaths over the years The couple lived in Brisbane

where Tom worked in the dairy industry, in animal

nutrition. Then in 2010 he was transferred to

Warrnambool, a major dairying region on Victorias

west coast as nat ional manager for the company. Bycoincidence the couple had recently visited Port

Fairy, 30 kilometres west and liked what they saw.

Port Fairy, settled in the 1840s where the MoyneRiver runs into the Southern Ocean, has long been

a haven on a storm-battered coastline. Today,whitewashed whalers cottages, Victorian merchants

homes and towering Norfolk pines line the wide

streets. However, visitors to the town, which is

famous for its music festival in March, will now ndboutique businesses such as Luone, galleries, cafs

and restaurants inside the 19th-century shopfronts.

For the rst six months the couple rented, before

buying a cottage in the historic shing town. For

Lucinda the move to Port Fairy was an easytransition, and great for my business.

The couple now have two daughters Annabelle,three, and Polly, two. Its nice for the chi ldren to

be in a countr y town where you know everyone,

Lucinda says. They go to day care at the momentand its only three doors away from home. And Im

getting used to the weather. I remember when I was

in Brisbane, Id get excited about wearing boots.

Here I can wear boots until December!

When she started the business, Lucinda consideredusing resin beads, but fell in love with gemstones,

despatched to her by wholesalers. I love using them

in all shapes and sizes. Until the kids are at school

I have to go slow, but one day Id love to travel

overseas to gem fair s.Meanwhile, she is glad to be sitting at the

workbench with her tools before her. I love being

in the shop when its quiet as thats when I work on

pieces. People ask me where I get my inspiration

from, but I mostly design from my head. I just dowhat I like and there are so many var iations.

My favourites are necklaces, as they give me more

freedom and theyre a bit more fun. I love to make

things in different lengths and colours and I doget

a bit carried away. *Luone is at 10 Bank Street, Port Fairy, Victoria.

0412 071 601; luone.com.au

Wearing one of her own necklaces,Lucinda arranges a display cabinet.



I KEPT THINKING OF THINGSTHAT I WANTED AND COULDNT

FIND, SO I MADE THEM MYSELF.


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people of the north-west. A bush foods workshop withTasmanian horticulturalist Kris Schaffer will introduce you to

her love of the edible climbing blueberry (Billardiera longiora),named after the French botanist Jacques-Julien Houtou de

Labillardire, who visited Bruny Island in 1792. Planting bush

foods in your own backyard as a complement to the introduced

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This summer, I aim to bake Double Blueberry muffins.Words by Hilary Burden, author ofA Story of Seven Summers

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lakesidefestival.com.au

OBERON GARDEN CLUB OPEN GARDENS

1st2ndVisit six varied gardens around

Oberon. Tickets $12. (02) 6335 8257;oberonaustralia.com.au

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS ARTS FESTIVAL

1st30thThe highlight event is the Art

Studio Trail, where more than 50 artists

from Bundanoon to Colo Vale open

their studios to the public on the first

two weekends of the month. Also

workshops, concerts and special gallery

events. (02) 4868 0855; shaf.com.au

BALLINA PRAWN FESTIVAL15thThe

coastal town and home of the Big Prawn

commemorates its history on the banks

of the Richmond River with a parade,

competitions, entertainment, fireworks,

and food and wine. (02) 6681 5049;ballinaprawnfestival.com.au

TAKE A SEAT: AUSTRALIAN MODERNIST

CHAIRSNovember 22ndFebruary

22ndAn exhibition at Penrith Regional

Gallery tracing the development of

seating styles and Australian home

design from the 1940s to the 1970s.

(02) 4735 1100; penrithregionalgallery.org

QUEENSLANDBUSH CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION21st30th

Visit a Christmas gift gallery at the

Toowoomba Masonic Centre to findpieces made by more than 120 rural

artisans. Garden art, ceramics, toys,

jewellery, textiles, leather, paper,

pewter, Christmas puddings and

cakes, sauces, condiments, teas,

chocolates and more. (07) 4696 4529;

bushchristmas.com

BONJOUR FRENCH FESTIVAL23rdThe

perfect day out for a Francophile, this

Gold Coast festival at the Evandale

Parklands boasts French food, art,

sport, music, cars and culture. 0416 085

762; bonjourfrenchfestival.com.au

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14th16th

BLUES IN THE BAROSSAHear someoutstanding Australian blues performances,

accompanied by plentiful food and drink, in theHyde Park grounds of the Seppeltsfield Winery.

0468 991 698; bluesinthebarossa.com

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

CLARE VALLEY CARNIVAL OF MUSIC

21st22nd Hear a variety of world music

in Auburn. Make sure also to visit thearts market featuring works by local

artists. (08) 8849 2420; hatsincsa.com

GORGEOUS FESTIVAL28th29thA music,

food and wine festival at McLaren Vale

that celebrates the diverse flavours of

the Fleurieu Peninsula. (08) 7184 1086;

gorgeousfestival.com.au

VICTORIA

CLUNES BOOKTOWN FOR KIDS FESTIVAL

1stThe famous Clunes Booktown festival

now has a junior arm. Hear talks by

authors and illustrators, engage in fictionworkshops, visit the Village of Lost

Trades and view an Anzac Exhibition of

inspiring illustrations. Tickets from $20.

clunesbooktown.com.au

CASTLEMAINE & DISTRICT FESTIVAL OF

GARDENS1st9thThe theme of this

years festival is Gardens Out of the

Box. See lovely gardens in bloom

as you tour the goldfields town.

(03) 5470 5905; festivalofgardens.org

LEXINGTON HOMESTEAD OPEN

GARDEN & FAMILY DAY16th

A kindergarten fundraiser in Moyston;

enjoy market stalls, food and wine, kidsentertainment, a vintage car display and

tour the beautiful garden designed by

Rick Eckersley. Tickets from $16.

0408 414 660; trybooking.com/94741

TASMANIA

TASMANIAN BREATH OF FRESH AIR FILM

FESTIVAL6th9thHeld in the Tamar

Valley near Launceston, this progressive

festival uses films to encourage

discussion of cultural issues. Watch

films, take part in master classes, and

view the talented competition entries.(03) 6331 8158; bofa.com.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

BLUES AT BRIDGETOWN FESTIVAL 7th9th

Blues fans will have the opportunity to

see local and international acts; the

stellar line-up includes The Beautiful

Girls and Joe Louis Walker. Multiple

venues, weekend tickets from $195.

(08) 9761 2921; bluesatbridgetown.com.au

GEOGRAPHE CRUSH FOOD AND WINE

FESTIVAL7thProduce from WAs

south-west region of Geographe

will be exhibited at Boyanup, withwine seminars, cooking demonstrations,

and entertainment. Tickets $20.

(08) 9228 9166; wineandfood.com.au

LARRY LOBSTER FESTIVAL15thThis

crustacean-themed festival at Port

Denison has a petting zoo for the

children, markets, stalls, live

performances, a sideshow alley and

camel rides. (08) 9927 0000; irwin.wa.

gov.au/Larry-Lobster-Festival.aspx

MARGARET RIVER GOURMET ESCAPE

21th23thHead to Western Australias

south-west for a weekend filled withfabulous food, wine, performances,

a food trivia night, gourmet beach

barbecues and more. (02) 9332 9000;

gourmetescape.com.au

Please send your event news to

[email protected]. Events

may change and we recommend

contacting the organisers to confirm

details and ensure availability.

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Peter Moody spent long days in the saddlefrom an early age at his family property near

Wyandra, a township on the Mitchell Highwayin south-west Queensland. Even as a kid, at races at

Wyandra with Mum and Dad, there was always an

appeal, he recalls. I think it was the competition

and the beauty of the animals it certainly wasnt

the gambling side. This was simply a path I headeddown and Ive never looked back. It totally captured

me in every way, shape and form.

Peter was born in Charleville, 100 kilometres north

of Wyandra, in 1969, the youngest child of Garth and Jan

Moody. At age 15, he lef t west Queensland for Sydney,

where he worked with racing greats T. J. Smith and ColinHayes prior to becoming a stable foreman for Bill Mitchell.

In 1998, Peter and his wife, Sarah, began Moody

Racing and had their First Group 1 success when Amal

won the Victorian Derby in 2001. Two years later, theMoody Racing headquarters moved from Brisbane to

Cauleld. Peter trained the 200910 horse of the year

Typhoon Tracy and won the rst of four successive

Melbourne Trainers Premierships the same year.

Its been a pretty rapid rise for us, he says. Wecame into an industry that had the Cummings dynasty,

the Hayes dynasty, T. J. Smith with his daughter Gai

Waterhouse, and the Freedmans We were a bit of

Johnny-come-lately that no-one knew. I arrived on

the scene pretty unheralded from Queensland, came toMelbourne and won the training championships, not

only in Victoria but also Australia, three or four times

over the past six years. You sort of pinch yourself

There is little peace for Peter following the successof Black Caviar, a mare he discovered as a yearling

and trained to become one of the worlds greatest

gallopers with 25 straight wins. The national icon

won 15 Group Ones and the Diamond Jubilee Stakesat Englands Royal Ascot in 2012.

My actual l ife hasnt real ly changed but the way

Im portrayed has, Peter reects. You become such

a recognisable gure, I suppose. No matter where you

go or what you do, through the deeds of Black Caviar,everyone knows. Its something I struggle with at t imes.

Peter and Sarah have three teenage daughters Cara,

Breann and Celine. His stellar trajectory from outback

Queensland to Royal Ascot belies the workload and

commitment along the way. Theres only one reasonwhy weve had this kind of success and thats through

bloody hard work, Peter says. Theres no respite.

My day starts at 3am and Ill get home about 8pm after

Ive worked my horses all morning and inspected some

yearl ings for an upcoming sale.I have about 300 horses, 1100 clients and 50 staff, but

at the same time I like to have my nger in everything.

I think thats part of the reason why Ive been successful.

PETER MOODY RACEHORSE TRAINERThe man who trained the great champion Black Caviar tells ClaireMactaggart how thoroughbreds caught a Queensland boys heart.

FROM LEFT Baby Peter placed ina dolls pushchair by his big sisters(He was their little toy! says mother

Jan); at the Wyandra property; withsister Fiona at pony club. FACINGPAGE Peter at his Melbourne stables.

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I SPENT MYearly years at my parents

property, Alpha, just outside of Wyandra

and we also owned another property that

surrounded the small town. I lived there

until I was about nine or 10, then Mum andDad separated and I moved into Charlevil le.

I grew up like most country kids and did pony

club, local shows and race meetings. My rst

horse was called Doubtfu l, a thoroughbred

he was passed down through my sisters.

Horses were an integral part of our life.I have three older sisters and they went off to

boarding school when I was still small. Im six

years the junior of my youngest sister, Fiona

Tanya is eight years older and Alison is10 years so I pretty much grew up without

them. But we all went to Wyandra Primary,

which had only about 30 to 40 students.

Wyandra township had a Department ofMain Roads office and a rai lway siding,

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ABOUT CHARLEVILLEThe town lies some 740 kilometres west of Brisbane, on the bankof the Warrego River. Founded in the early 1860s as a way station on the stock routes, Charleville

has always been a service point for the pastoral industries of south-west Queensland. In 1902

Charleville was the location of an unsuccessful attempt to fire cannons into the clouds in order

to break a drought. The cannons used remain on display in Charleville today. With a population

of about 3500, Charleville is the largest town and administrative centre of the Murweh Shire,

which covers 43,905 square kilometres. One of Queenslands eight Flying Doctor bases is at

Charleville (pictured), and the town also boasts a Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum.

FROM LEFT In

Sydney, the teenage

Peter at the track and

with sister Alison.

As a kid I couldnt wait forSaturday to come around so we

could go to the races.

We had cattle and sheep on our

property it was a mulga block

and pretty hard country. One of my

earliest memories was spending timewith my dingo-blue heeler cross

that would always drag snakes home.

I used to leave home after breakfast

with him, and a 303 rie with no

bolt in it, and not come home tilldinner. Now I have three teenage

daughters and Im afraid every time

they pass the front gate. But backthen it was a different ball game:

I could be out riding my horse orplaying with the dogs all day. You

look at kids now and if the TV or

computer breaks down, theyre bored.

I was a pretty easygoing kid;

I kept my head down and stayedout of trouble. It was a big change

for me when we moved into town

from the property. But from the

age of about 10, my interest in

racing bloomed through my mums

new partner, Tony Facey. He wasa stockman but he was involved

in racing. He trained a few horses

and even though I wasnt that closeto him he was a hard master

that started my involvement.

There was another old bloke

called Frank Cavanough who took

me under his wing. I always hada love of horses but it was then that

my love of thoroughbreds really

kicked in and its a passion that led

me to where I am today.

As a kid I couldnt wait for Saturdayto come around so we could go to the

races. It didnt matter if it was Bourke

in NSW, Longreach in the north,Roma in the east or Birdsville in

the west I just couldnt wait.

I went to Sydney when I was

15 through an association with

Frank Cavanough his grandsonBrett, who trains in southern

NSW. Brett Cavanough was a local

lad and his stepfather was John

Drennan, who was Tommy J. Smithshorse breaker for 30-odd years, and

a country Queensland lad himself.

A lot of western Queensland blokes

would do the breaking in with John

and work with T. J. Smith. I wasone and I never really came home.

I stayed there until I was about

18. I couldnt believe it that Id

come from Charleville and could bestanding at Randwick or Rosehillwith these great racehorses.

It was pretty interesting to

be growing up in Sydney in themid-1980s. It was a great period and

I was having the time of my life doing

something I real ly enjoyed. I went

home for about six months whenI was 18. I missed my mates and I dida few of the things I hadnt got around

to while I was working my tail off

in Sydney. I had my eyes open a bit

wider than my friends back home did!

But I quickly realised that if I wanteda career in racing, I had to be back

down in that region. I took on board

that this was to be my career.

Growing up in the country taughtme a strong work ethic not just

because of where we lived, but

also the people I grew up with.That played a massive part in

where I am today.

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The cottages contain a mix of handmade andhanded-down treasures combined with shop

finds. Kristina Alexanders eldest daughter,Nathalie, made the driftwood boat as a birthdaygift, while the hanging fish is by Robe artist Lisa

Enright. FACING PAGE Feathers and pampasgrass gathered on a beach walk sit beside

a ceramic parrot from Robes Holiday.

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WITH A LARGE BLENDED FAMILY, WHY STICK TOONE HOUSE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE FOUR IN A ROW?

WORDS GRETEL SNEATH PHOTOGRAPHY MARK ROPER STYLING TESSA K AVANAGH

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Christos Stoios did a double take when his boss

asked him to move to Robe to oversee new business

interests. I thought he said Rome! says the

43-year-old property manager. South Australias LimestoneCoast isnt quite the Mediterranean but five summers

on, the salty breeze of the seaside town is under his skin.

I lived on Melbournes Mornington Peninsula, so

its a similar environment with the beaches, the surfing,

the village atmosphere, and the surrounding vineyardsand farms, he explains. You have your peak per iods

when all of the tourists come, but the rest of the

year its quiet and relaxed.Christos bought a row of cottages in the oldest part of

town, planning to transform them into one large home,but this changed when he met Kristina Alexander four

years ago. Between them, the couple have seven children

aged from 14 to 27 and the existing building layout, with

its individual entrances, bathrooms and kitchens, suits

a modern extended family.Theres certainly enough space and it works because

we can rotate, Kristina explains. There are essentially

four houses that we can choose from and reconfigure,

depending on the situation. If all of the children are here,

we can fit quite comfortably, but when theyre not, we can

rent out one of the cottages for overnight accommodation.

Its largely smooth sailing, despite the fact that three ofthe cottages have been named after local shipwrecks the

Duilius, which was wrecked on the rocks of Guichen Bay

in 1853, the Phaeton, which ran aground in 1857 on only

her second voyage from Hong Kong, and the Alma, which

came to grief in 1861. (Happily, the passengers on all threevessels are believed to have survived.)

The cottages have new kitchens and bathrooms butmaintain their simple, pared-back charm, with raw timber

flooring and limewashed walls made from local stone. In the

main living area a concrete floor and an open-plan layoutgive a more contemporary feel, and the blending of

households extends to the furniture and the decorations.

Kristina manages Holiday, a local homewares store, and

its clear that a Robe-designed range it sells inspired

by travel and adventure matches her personal decoratingapproach.My style has certainly evolved and is a lot >

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CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT Christos andKristina met four years ago; the entrance to

one of the cottages; the dining table and chairsare from Charlicks Bazaar in Mount Gambier;

kelp root hauled up in a lobster pot by Kristinasson Sam sits alongside a farm scene painted

by Kristinas mother. FACING PAGE A vintagedoorbell by the entrance to one of the cottages.

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THERES CERTAINLY ENOUGH SPACE

AND IT WORKS BECAUSE WE CAN ROTATE.

more eclectic now, she muses. Its funny how you

change as you get older. Once upon a time, I wouldcringe at the childrens colourful handmade Christmas

tree ornaments clashing with my gorgeous, symmetrical

two-tone vision. But now I think its beautiful being

surrounded by their bits and pieces.

Stacked pebbles, a bowl of shells and a boat made from

driftwood are among reminders of times spent togetherby the sea. Christos is an avid beachcomber A lot

of those things have got so much meaning and history,

he says and he and Kristina confess to a friendly battleof wills when it comes to curating all the flotsam and

jetsam that finds its way home.

Weve got so many old oars, and bits of rope, wire and

driftwood that I keep shoving in the shed, says Kristina

with a smile. But somehow they keep mysteriouslyreappearing in the house and garden.

I dont want my house to look like a spec home,

Christos says. Id rather people see what weve done in

our lives and this is a collection filled with all of our

interests. The garden is a favourite space and theyre out

there most days. Because theres no need to travel far

for work, we can fit so many other things into our day

including gardening, Kristina says. The rear has beenconfigured with screens and gates so that it can accommodate

both private and open spaces, depending on guests.

The garden was non-existent when I arrived and it

has been hard going because of the conditions, Christos

says. This area can get quite windy and cold, and theresonly a shallow layer of soil over sand, so it has been

a process of elimination trying to work out

what grows well and whats never going to make it.

So far, the succulents and pencil pines are winning

while the couple wait to see what the seasons br ing in par ticular, whether the liquidambar will survive

the onslaught of winter storms.

I feel like Ive lived in so many different places, and

have always said that I wanted to plant a tree and actuallysee it grow, Kristina says. So now that Im finally settled,

its fingers crossed.*The Duilius cottage, in the centre of Robe, is available for holiday

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A stag cushion from Holiday, a print handeddown by Kristinas mother and Kristinas own

zebra that I drew when I was 12. FACING PAGE,FROM LEFT The kitchen was made by formerRobe-based cabinetmaker Brian Grellet; the wall

in the living area was built with local limestone,and the combustion heater can run 24/7.

ABOUT THE HOMEtDulux Antique White USA is used widely throughout

the cottages. Its fail-safe and it goes with everything,

declares Christos. dulux.com.au

tWhen asked about favourite sources for furniture and

homewares, the couple naturally nominated the Holiday store

where Kristina is the manager. 10 Victoria Street, Robe, SA.(08) 8768 1800; holidaydesign.com.au

tOther frequent destinations are One Rundle Trading Co in

Dulwich, (08) 8431 3033, onerundle.com.au; Charlicks Bazaar in

Mount Gambier, (08) 8723 9704, charlicks.com.au; and CountryRoad, 1800 801 911, countryroad.com.au

tMost of the artwork in the cottages has a story attached to it,

and has been created by family and friends. Kristinas mother,

Carmen, is responsible for many of the photographs on display.

We wont lose a generation in this family; Mum recordseverything for us, Kristina says.

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Zanna and Matt Gale with (from left)Lucy, 10, Bella, 13, and eight-year-oldMillie, plus blue heeler Maggie andLolly the King Charles spaniel.FACING PAGE Silver Highlander

by NSW photographer Tony Sheffieldtonysheffield.com) hangs abovea bench made from old shearingshed floorboards by Zannas mother.


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station mastersON A REMOTE PROPERTY, THE GALE HOME

IS FILLED WITH CREATIVE CHARACTER.

WORDS AND STYLINGCLAIRE MACTAGGART

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At Pincally Station, each piece of handmadefurniture tells a story and, according to Matt

Gale, the tale begins whenever his wife,

Zanna, declares Ive got this great idea Zannaoften nds inspiration in old timber and steel found

on their sheep and cattle property, 270 kilometresnorth of Broken Hill, and her designs usually rely

upon Matts carpentry skills to be realised.

Shes always searching through the workshop

and Ive gone in to nd the wooden pigeonholes

have disappeared and all the screws tipped out on thebench! he says, laughing. Its clear, however, that Matt

enjoys his role in their creative partnership. Hes always

on the lookout for bits and pieces, such as tables, wool

bale stencils, and even a windmill fan from a propertyin South Australia that now graces their family room.

Matt can turn his hand to anything, Zanna says. Herecently came home from a clearing sale with a crate that

he turned into a coffee table. Its so much better to see

what you can achieve with something old or found.The restoration of their sprawling homestead, which

covers more than 500 square metres, has been a gradual

but rewarding journey for the couple and their three

daughters Bella, 13, Lucy, 10, and eight-year-old

Millie. In 1991, when his family diversied into grazing,Matt moved from an irrigation farm near South

Australias Padthaway; aged just 17, he began managing

Pincally, 65,000 hectares of undulating sandhills and

creek ats framed by the Mount Arrowsmith Hills.

At the time, the six-bedroom house was still poweredby a generator and had a dark, multicoloured interior.

The original section of the house is almost a century

old and a large living room connects to an extension

built 50 years ago, with a central breezeway and rooms

on either side, encased by a wide, screened verandah.The couple married in 1996 after meeting in Broken

Hill at the St Patricks race day. Zanna, originally from

Menindee in NSWs far west, was working as a

governess on a station south of Broken Hill. When I

rst came here, it needed a good clean-up, Zannarecalls. You couldnt even see through the windows,

and dust came in everywhere. We gradually replaced

the louvres with glass panes, applied plasterboard >

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Off to saddleup; Maggie keeps an eye on proceedings; thewindmill fan has pride of place in the familyroom; bougainvillea separates the side gardenfrom the rear; the property carries Senepoland Santa Gertrudis cat tle, as well as sheep;two woven baskets and Willy WagtailbyNT artist Malcolm Jagamarra hang abovea display of some of Zannas ceramic collection.


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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP RIGHTThe property covers 65,000hectares; a chandelier from

Milduras Rose Harvest Antiques

hangs above a table that Zannarestored; the stat ion is 270kilometres north of Broken Hill;

wool bale stencils decorate a wall.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Inspectinga water bore 30 kilometres south of thehomestead; near the hallway in the originalsection of the home sits an early portraitof Bella by Broken Hill artist Jodi Daley;after rain this swamp fills up and we canwaterski on it! says Zanna; a doubleFalcon oven is the heart of the kitchen;Lucy shows Dad how to drive the ute.

I LOVE THE VASTNESS OF THE

LANDSCAPE BUT ITS NICE TO COME HOME

TO OUR LITTLE GREEN OASIS.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT Zannas studio(I like all the rooms in our house but this

ones a favourite); taking a rest on oneof the many sandhills on the property;

Lucys bedroom with a stool from Thom,Dick & Harrys in Broken Hill; Millie and Lucy

give Dad a hand cleaning a stock trough.

and painted the walls in off-white shades. As time

went on I could see so much potential; we pulled

up old lino that was glued to jarrah oorboards,and sanded and polished them.

During the drought of 2009, a massive dust storm

swept through the region. It came in every nook and

cranny, says Zanna. We taped the windows and doors,

and covered furniture with sheets. When I cleaned theverandah, I lled a wheelbarrow with sand.

Now, dust is further minimised with an extensive

garden of olive trees, hedges and shrubs as well as a large

vegetable patch. I love the vastness of the landscape but

its nice to come home to our little green oasis, Zannasays. You denitely need to have a garden here.

I love what Zanna has created, Matt says. Were

lucky to have so much room and a big verandah withviews of the garden. The swimming pool is a favourite

spot; we live out there in summer.Zanna has collected pieces that reect the character

of the house and landscape, such as a heavy timber

lamp base made from a piece of red gum she found

in the workshop. Ive inherited my style and way

of pulling things together from my mum and mygrandmother. I like raw materials and rustic, early

Australian pieces really suit this house. I keep moving

things around until they look right.

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on the property, she has also found time to pursuea long-held interest in decorating. A spare bedroom hasbecome a studio: I like all the rooms in our house but

this ones a favourite Theres a lot of light and its my

own space to do what I love.

The Gale family enjoy sharing their station life with

guests and offer bed-and-breakfast accommodation ina renovated shearers cottage. We love entertaining, and

with so much space you can have a lot of people here

and not be on top of one another, Zanna says.

On the other side of the garden, in a corrugated-iron

building beside a grove of olive trees, is Lucy and Milliesschoolroom Bella is already away at boarding school.

A couple of horses are saddled and waiting patientlyoutside so, as soon as their lessons are complete, the

girls can spend the afternoon exploring.

Its a wonderful environment to grow up in, Zannasays. They learn so many things and are lucky to be

able to just set off on a horse or a motorbike.*For information about accommodation at Pincally Station,

visit outbacknsw.com.au/pincally.htm

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CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVEWhen schools finished,ts pony time for Lucy andMillie; Zanna in the studio,where she works on hercorrespondence designcourse; some of the merinoflock; I love hats! saysZanna. This old ladder,picked up at a garage salen Broken Hill, is a greatplace to store them.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVEThe girls double up for a ride onJeeba; the original French doorsin Matt and Zannas bedroomopen to the screened verandah;a bed from the old shearersquarters has been refurbishedfor Millie; Poppy the ragdoll cat;checking the level in the tankat North Four Mile paddock.



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inspired decisionA MOVE TO SPA COUNTRY SPARKED THE

CREATIVITY OF DESIGNER VICTORIA VARRASSO.

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Artist Anita Mertzlin designed thelogo for Victorias label, Manteau

Noir. FACING PAGE Victorias home

studio features an antique Frenchtable and Japanese herbalist chest,

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Fashion designer Victoria Varrasso likes her home

to reect her passions. From the garments shedesigns and wears to the varied objects she collects

and the art on her walls, she describes her compositions

as a beautiful way of self-expression.

A lover of European vintage and antique pieces, from

the classic to the quirky, up to the early 20th centuryand all things French, Victoria regards her style as an

extension of her inner self. The same themes play out inher Daylesford store, Manteau Noir, which is a magpies

nest of enchanting artworks, artisan treasures, homewares

and Victorias own Manteau Noir label garments.I love creating an interesting design dialogue

where layers combine, and convey a sense of irony

and humour, she says.

Victoria, who designed the label Victoria Loftes, whichshe owned with her brother Jonathan from the 1990s until

2005, moved to the spa town of Daylesford in 2013 with

husband Laurence Varrasso, a mechanical engineer who

designs steel architectural features. Accompanying them

was their family of fur babies: Jasper the whippet, Willa

the American bulldog and Louie, a Cornish Rex cat.For the time being, home is a timber miners cottage

overlooking Daylesford, as they build their dream house

of corrugated iron and steel on three hectares of

farmland at nearby Eganstown.While this longtime collector admits only a smattering

of pieces have made it here (the rest wait in containers

while their new house takes shape), most are things she

cant live without. In the sitting room, Jasper unashamedly

reclines on a treasured 19th-century handpainted Frenchsofa, while hanging above are Georgian silhouette cameos

and oil portraits. A cabinet displays Georgian pewter,

transferware and a collection of 1940s pottery found in

markets and auctions here and in Paris. Victoria >

CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVELaurence and Victoria feel at homein Daylesford; the 1860s minerscottage; Georgian silhouettes

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The sitting room furniture includesa 1920s gilt rattan chair purchasedfrom Kerry OConnor Acquisitions

in Melbourne. A vintage greenCamark pottery vase sits on

a coffee table from Rajasthan.

DAYLESFORD VICTORIAHOME



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Jasper the whippet reclines amidGenevive Levy and Manteau Noir

cushions on the French sofa.FACING PAGE A Howardportrait cushion from ManteauNoir sits on a side table.


HOMEDAYLESFORD VICTORIA

MY LOVE OF OLD THINGS

CAME FROM VISITING

MY GRANDPARENTS HOUSE.


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also admits she cant resist anything with an acorn motif,

French majolica ware and Victorian mourning jewellery

(Im obsessed with the way people used to grieve).Vintage photography is also a favourite I have

a big collection of daguerreotypes.

Its not the value of the piece that concerns her, rather the

sense of time and history. I love things worn from being

passed through many hands, things with a beautiful,painterly quality. I dislike anything overtly shiny My

love of old things came from visiting my grandparentshouse in Melbourne, and going through my grandmothers

belongings and nding beautiful things.

When they moved to Daylesford, Victoria returnedto fashion design after a long break. Her Manteau Noir

collection is made from natura l fabrics, predominantly

European linen, hand-dyed in muted colours and

made in Melbourne.While the collection is inspired by Victorian-era

childrens clothing and French artist smocks and

theres also a very minima list Japanese aesthetic The

garments are ageless and more about style than fashion.

Victoria also has a range of printed linen cushions.

I had felt burnt out but when we moved here I wasinspired to be creative again.

The couple fell in love with Daylesford not long after

they met in 2006. We started coming here for weekends,

Victoria says. We just fell in love with the town.However, the search for a building site would take

three years. Eganstown is very close to Daylesford,

there are rolling hills and chocolate soil. The house will

be all corrugated iron and steel. Its an opportunity for

Laurence to showcase his steelwork and I can createsomething to my design aesthetic. Its an opportunity

for us to put our skil ls together. *Manteau Noir is at 27 Vincent Street, Daylesford, Victoria.

(03) 5348 1902; manteaunoir.com.au

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFTVintage fittings and a linen showercurtain in the bathroom; a 1940s

European oil; an Art Deco lampand Victorian Doulton piecessit on the French dresser.

HOMEDAYLESFORD VICTORIA



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A WOOD IN THE DANISH COUNTRYSIDE CONCEALS THIS

MAGICAL GARDEN THAT MIXES ORDER WITH WILDNESS.

WORDSJULIA M INCARELLI PHOTOGRAPHY BIRGETTA DREJER/SISTERS AGENCY

hidden treasure

POSTCARDMERN DENMARK


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Four-year-old cousins Elisa Hansen(left) and Alba Drejer, the Hansen familysyoungest grandchildren, under one of thegardens many rose arches, surrounded by

yellow mullein (Verbascum thapsus)and

purple butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii).FACING PAGE The David Austin JacquesCartier rose has a strong, rich fragrance.



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D

enmark is a at land the highest point is only

170 metres above sea level. Eighty kilometres south

of Copenhagen on Zealand, Denmarks largestisland, theres little to obstruct the view of patchwork farmsstretching to the horizon in every direction near the village

of Mern. But turn up a narrow lane between two ploughed

elds and a little wood lls the skyline. And hidden behind

these trees lies a beautiful garden whose wild profusion is

just what the owners intended.Gerda and Erling Hansen used to live in Copenhagen,

where Erling worked for the Royal Danish Airforce.

But over the years they had often headed to the south

of Zealand for holidays and had been intrigued by the

property in the wood, not least by the coincidence thatthe former farmhouse, built in 1808, happened to be

named Hansens Place.

We visited it a hot day in April, when the garden was

full of owering bulbs; the plum trees in ower were like

white clouds, and a yellow carpet of crocuses and daffodils

covered the grass, recalls Gerda. We immediately realised

it was a fabulous place where you could feel many

different moods. We had been looking for a place far fromthe city, where we could enjoy our retirement years and

this seduced us we felt a need to live here.

Space was another strong attraction. In Copenhagen,

we had only a villa with a small garden, Gerda says.The Mern property covers 1.2 hectares and, apart

from the large homestead, has a separate building

converted from a former stable, thats great for guest

accommodation a consideration for the Hansens,

who are frequently visited by their family. The youngestof the grandchildren, cousins Alba and Elisa Rose, love

to ride a swing or build forts among the trees, and to

wander down the path that leads to a little pond where

the air resounds to the sound of frogs. >

WE IMMEDIATELY

REALISED IT WAS

A FABULOUS PLACE...




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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFTGerda Hansen; Ghislaine de Feligondeand the dark pink Champion of theWorld enfold a favourite spot forsummer evening drinks; Erlingwith grandsons Hugo Hansen, six,

and Hector Drejer, nine; Japanesewindflowers bloom throughout the latesummer and autumn; a pink foxgloveoffsets a Jacques Cartier rose and bluecatmint. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE,FROM TOP A flower bed edged withlambs ear; Alba as a toddler, on thepath to the pond; William Lobb, anold-fashioned David Austin rose.


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Supporting a May Queen ramblingrose, the pergola is a cool refuge for

afternoon tea. FACING PAGE The housealmost disappears behind the dark pinkLouise Odier and the apricot-hued Old

Glory Rose, all ringed with catmint.


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I SCATTER SEEDS AND LET THEM FALL

WHERE THEY MAY WE LET FATE DECIDE...

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Hector andAlba enjoy their grandmothers pancakes;the dark pink John Clare rose mingled withthe lighter pink Felicite Parmentier andanother Jacques Cartier; the apricot-yellowBuff Beauty tea rose is one of many David

Austen roses in the Hansens garden.



We both had an interest in gardening and had so many ideas

when we arrived, Gerda says. But they wisely took their time

We chose to start small and rst enjoy the garden atdifferent seasons, before we really began to change it.

And when they started planting, Gerda had one clearpriority. One of my passions is roses. They were the rst

thing we planted, as I know from experience that it takes

time to get them to grow. Today they bloom everywhere,not just in bushes but also climbing in such profusion

that some trees are swathed in roses.

It took the couple many years to make the garden

how it is today, but along the way they made a conscious

decision to let chance play a part. A little wild, yet witha certain control, is how Gerda characterises the outcome.

Sometimes I scatter seeds and let them fall where they

may we let fate decide a little.

Rose bushes are allowed to mingle with the colourful

perennials and other owers without getting into formal

beds, and we let the ground cover run rampant, even on the

lawn. We have avoided small creeping plants, instead choosing

things like geraniums, catmint and lambs ear that really grow

strongly and can keep the weeds down.

The different spaces are divided by boxwood hedges,owerbeds, a pergola and plum trees that make a natural

transition between the garden and the wood. We have

created many seats to enjoy these spaces, says Gerda, as she

stoops to savour the fragrance of a briar rose (Rosa eglanteria).The scent is like apples and its very concentrated after the

summer rains But whats special about this one is that its

the leaves that smell of apples and not the owers.

Beyond the wood, elds of wheat, barley and sugar

beet are sown and harvested in strict methodical order.But inside Hansens Place, Gerda and Erling are happy

to let a little chance wildness take ower.*For more garden stories and our November planting guide,

turn to In The Garden on page145.


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COUNTRY CHEFKARENA ARMSTRONG


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RECIPETESTINGDIXIEELLIOTTWINESUGGESTIONSROBINGRAM

KARENA ARMSTRONG IS BACK, COOKING HERVERSION OF SOUL FOOD AT THE SALOPIAN INN.

RECIPESKARENA ARMSTRONG WORDS DAVID SLY

PHOTOGRAPHY LISA COHEN STYLING VICKI VALSAMIS


Prawn dumplings in sweet cornsoup(see recipe, page 66) Enjoy

with the full-bodied flavour and softtextured palate of the 2013 Logan

Chardonnay. FACING PAGE The cosydining room of The Salopian Inn,

a historic pub in SAs McLaren Vale.


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When chef Karena Armstrong moved from Sydney to McLaren Vale

in 2004, she intended to carve out a more simple rural life. Her

husband Michael had accepted a marketing job in Adelaide, but

they chose to live in the famous vineyard district 45 minutes south of the city

and not far from Karenas parents at Moana Beach. She saw herself leaving

commercial kitchens behind to concentrate on raising a family.

However, in early 2013 the Salopian Inn was left vacant and friends suggested

Karena step in and revive the McLaren Vale dining institution that dates back to1851. Having been away from restaurants for seven years, and with a full-time job

catering for three young sons Harry, eight, Sebastian, six, and Fletcher, four

the 40-year-old found the prospect daunting. However, Michael convinced her

to take on the challenge. In April that year they opened the new Salopian Inn,

with business partners Elena and Zar Brooks of Heirloom Vineyards. I was

nervous, but determined to show that I could do it, Karena says.

Michael gave up his high-paying job to be the manager and now works long

hours in the restaurant. Its not easy running a family and a business together,

Karena observes. But weve both got very clear skill sets that dont cross over.

Opening her own restaurant came after an impressive cooking career that

includes stints at the Lake House in Victorias Daylesford, the Melbourne Wine

Room, and Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, and Billy Kwong in Sydney. Karena has

built her kitchen brigade around women, several of whom are mothers jugglingdomestic duties. Hospitality work can be so anti-family. Im in a position where

I can change that, Karena says. Kids can come in to say hi to their mums during

a shift; they come in to eat with their mums during a break. It sets the right mood.

The Salopian Inns varied menu represents the sum of what Karena loves to

cook Asian and French traditions, embracing both farmhouse generosity and

bold flavour marriages, from steamed pork buns and prawn wontons to red braised

duck and Middle Eastern seafood stew. Its a pretty eclectic menu, she says. But

theres always choice and variety, and the customers love it.

And how does running a rural restaurant compare with her experiences in city

establishments? Youre much more entwined in the community and you actually

get to know your customers, which is really nice. I love it.

The Salopian Inn is at the corner of McMurtrie and Main roads,

McLaren Vale, SA. (08) 8323 8769;salopian.com.au

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN

SALAD WITH PICKLED

CARROT & PEANUTSSERVES 6

1.9kg whole free-range chicken

1 lemongrass stem, white par t only,

roughly chopped

1 bunch coriander with roots, washed,

roughly chopped

2 golden eschalots, peeled, chopped

2 teaspoons Chinese five spice*

10 white peppercorns

1 tablespoon tamarind paste

cup peanut oil

3 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons fish sauce2 bunches asparagus, trimmed,

halved lengthways

2 Lebanese cucumbers

1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced

extra 1 cup coriander sprigs

1 cup mint leaves

3 cups bean sprouts, trimmed

1 cups roasted unsalted peanuts,

roughly chopped

3 long red chillies, thinly sliced diagonally

PICKLED CARROT

4 large carrots, peeled

1 teaspoon caster sugar teaspoon sea salt flakes1/3cup rice wine vinegar or

white wine vinegar

DRESSING

cup rice wine vinegar or

white wine vinegar1/3cup lime juice

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 teaspoon caster sugar

teaspoon finely ground black pepper

1 garlic clove, crushed

Place chicken, breast side down, ona clean work surface. Using poultry

shears or a large sharp knife, cut down

both sides of backbone and discard.Turn chicken breast side up and push

down to atten. Cut small 5mm-deep

incisions into thickest parts of breast

and legs. Place chicken, breast side up,

in a large ceramic baking dish.Process lemongrass, coriander,

eschalots, ve spice, peppercorns,

tamar ind paste, peanut oil, garlic and

sh sauce in a small food processor

until a smooth paste forms. >

COUNTRY CHEFKARENA ARMSTRONG

http://salopian.com.au/http://salopian.com.au/


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Vietnamese chicken salad with

pickled carrot & peanutsThe citrusfreshness, elegance and intensity ofthe 2007 Mount Pleasant Lovedale

Semillon is a great match for this dish.FACING PAGE, FROM LEFT The rustic

exterior of the historic Salopian Inn;

Karena Armstrong has revitalised theMcLaren Vale dining institution.


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Rub lemongrass mixture into chicken.

Cover with plastic wrap and place

in refrigerator for at least 2 hoursor overnight to marinate.

To make pickled carrot, use

a vegetable peeler to peel carrots

lengthways into ribbons and place in

a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and salt.Set aside for 5 minutes. Add vinegar

and set aside for 30 minutes to pickle.

To make dressing, whisk together

all ingredients until well combined.

Preheat a barbecue grill over a highheat. Cook chicken, skin side down,

for 2 minutes or until charred. Turn

chicken and reduce heat to low. Cover

barbecue with hood. Cook chicken for

25 minutes or until juices run clearwhen a skewer is inserted into a thigh.

Transfer chicken to a plate and cover

with foil. Rest for 15 minutes. When

cool enough to handle, remove chicken

meat from bones and coarsely shred.

Meanwhile, half ll a large fryingpan with water and bring to boil

over a high heat. Blanch asparagus

for 12 minutes or until just tender.

Drain and refresh in iced water. Drain

and pat dry with paper towel. Usinga vegetable peeler, peel cucumber

lengthways into r ibbons.

Drain carrot and place in a large

bowl with asparagus, cucumber, onion,

extra coriander, mint, bean sprouts,peanuts and chilli. Add chicken and

toss to combine. Just before serving,

add dressing and toss to combine.*Available at supermarkets.

PRAWN DUMPLINGSIN SWEET CORN SOUPSEE PHOTOGRAPH , PAGE 63

SERVES 6

6 corn cobs, husks and silk removed

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 medium brown onion, peeled,

thinly sliced

3cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

3 garlic cloves, crushed

8 cups salt-reduced chicken stock cup Chinese rice wine(shaoxing)*

or dry white wine1/3cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground white pepper

cup coriander sprigs, to garnish

1 green onion, trimmed, thinly sliced

PRAWN DUMPLINGS

200g green prawn meat or 400g medium

green prawns, peeled, deveined

2 green onions, trimmed, thinly sliced2cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

2 teaspoons soy sauce

teaspoon caster sugar

pinch of white pepper

24 wonton wrappers

To make prawn dumplings, line

a baking tray with plastic wrap.

Finely chop prawn meat and place

in a bowl. Add green onion, ginger,soy sauce, sugar and pepper, and mix

until well combined. Place 6 wonton

wrappers on a clean work surface.

Place 1 teaspoon of prawn mixtureinto centre of each wrapper. Brush

edges of wrappers with water, then

fold in half diagonally to enclose

prawn mixture and form a triangle.

Transfer to prepared tray. Repeat,in batches, with remaining wonton

wrappers and prawn mixture.

Using a sharp knife, cut down

length of each corn cob, close tocore, to remove kernels. Placekernels in a bowl.

Heat oil in a la rge saucepan over

a medium heat. Add onion, ginger

and garlic, and cook, stirr ing, for4 minutes or until softened. Add

corn kernels and stir to combine.

Cook, stirr ing occasionally, for

10 minutes or until corn kernels

soften. Add chicken stock, Chineserice wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame

oil, salt and white pepper. Bring

to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.Simmer for 20 minutes or until

soup thickens slightly.Meanwhile, line a tray with

baking paper. Bring a large saucepan

of water to boil over a high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low or

until water is just simmering. Add6 wontons and cook for 4 minutes

or until wrappers are just tender.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer

wontons to prepared tray. Repeat,

in batches, with remaining wontons.

Place 4 wontons in each servingbowl. Ladle over hot sweet corn

soup, and top with coriander sprigs

and green onion to serve.*Available at Asian grocery stores.

Substitute dry sherry.



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CHILLI CARAMEL PORK

RIBS WITH GREEN BEAN

& SESAME SALAD

SERVES 61 cup soy sauce1/3cup rice wine vinegar1/3cup Chinese rice wine (shaoxing)*

1/3cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

10 garlic cloves, crushed

5cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

3 long red chillies, chopped

2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced

cup peanut oil

1.5kg American-style pork ribs

cup sesame seeds

extra 2 tablespoons lemon juice400g green beans, trimmed

1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1 cup coriander leaves

1 cup mint leaves

CHILLI CARAMEL

1 cup caster sugar

cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon tamarind paste

5 long red chillies, thinly sliced diagonally

Combine soy sauce, vinegar,

Chinese rice wine, hoisin sauce,

sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chilli,

lemon rind and lemon juice, and2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large

ceramic baking dish. Add ribs and

turn to coat in mar inade. Cover with

plastic wrap and place in refrigerator

for 4 hours to marinate.Preheat oven to 180C. Cover

baking dish with foil. Bake ribs for

3 hours or until meat fall s easily away

from bones. Transfer pork ribs to

a plate. Reserve cooking liquid.Meanwhile, to make chilli caramel,

stir sugar and cup water in a small

saucepan over a medium heat untilsugar dissolves and mixture boils.

Reduce heat to medium-low andsimmer, without stirring, for

10 minutes or until mixture turns

a rich caramel colour. Gradually

stir in lemon juice, taking care as

mixture may spit. Stir in sh sauceand tamarind paste. Add chilli and

simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce

thickens slightly. Cool.

Increase oven temperature to 200C.Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Transfer ribs to prepared tray and brush

with remaining peanut oil. Roast for15 minutes. Coat ribs liberally with

chilli caramel and roast for a further4 minutes. Remove from oven and

drizzle with remaining chilli caramel.

Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over

a medium heat. Cook sesame seeds,

shaking pan often, for 5 minutes oruntil toasted. Transfer to a bowl.

Whisk together 2 tablespoons of

reserved cooking liquid and extra

lemon juice until well combined.

Add salt to a saucepan of water and

bring to

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