I can't believe two weeks have passed since moving into our new house. My husband, Greg, and I envisaged our new life in the country as a form of early retirement where endless hours would be spent making pots and creating mosaics. We're learning quickly that there's no time for relaxing when you buy a ruin! The heavy rains have revealed a host of ceiling leaks and see us rushing around with buckets, towels and mops! Sunny days tell a different story. These magical days reaffirm our choice to return, after almost 20 years, to one of the most picturesque areas in Australia - the Byron hinterland.
This house has a big personality. She either seduces and lures people in .... or leaves them cold. Detractors shake their heads and frown at her state of disrepair. I am trying not to take these criticisms personally - it's only a house, after all! I think the divide in opinion stems from the difference between practical and creative personality types. Practical people see only the endless work, whereas creatives are charmed by her fading romanticism.
This house has a big personality. She either seduces and lures people in .... or leaves them cold. Detractors shake their heads and frown at her state of disrepair. I am trying not to take these criticisms personally - it's only a house, after all! I think the divide in opinion stems from the difference between practical and creative personality types. Practical people see only the endless work, whereas creatives are charmed by her fading romanticism.
Fortunately, some of our guests have been creatives. The charming watercolours (above) are by my 80 year old mum who pulled out her sketchbook for the first time in years. The stunning photographs below are by Peter Sugg, a guest at our first luncheon.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!