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Jan 22, 2025 | 
australiantraveller.com | Cape Byron Distillery |Lara Picone
For an afternoon sipping locally crafted brews, check out these top Byron Bay breweries and distilleries. Sprawling across a richly fertile area from coast to hinterland and brimming with fresh produce and native ingredients, Byron Bay and her neighbouring shires have inspired a collection of passionate brewers and distillers. From The Tweed to Byron and winding down to Ballina, you can sip on beautifully made beers and spirits crafted to showcase the flavours of this sub-tropical region.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Approximately 16 years ago I purchased a Nixie Watch from Cathode Corner. This company is the brainchild enthusiastic inventor David Forbes. He gained global exposure for his first generation watch because of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak bought multiple pieces. There must have been something about the deconstructed naivety of the design that really resonated with him. Since then I have reviewed other much more sophisticated models like a 4 tube variant from NixieHorizonte.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Within the world, horology watchmakers are striving to develop new concepts to entice customers away from their competitors. One of the main areas is using new materials like carbon composites and lightweight alloys. Brands are even going as far as trademarking names to make the timepieces sound more exotic. Ultimately, it’s all clever marketing to increase watch sales. Another, big trend at the moment is ultra-thin mechanical timepieces.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
echo.net.au | Cape Byron Distillery
The Cape Byron Distillery will launch their first, and long-awaited peated whisky, Serendipity, at their cellar door this Saturday. Named after a fortuitous meeting, this whisky embodies the magic of unexpected connections and collaboration. Enjoy Pip’s Plates, available for purchase, cooked over an open flame and using Traeger smoked grills to create mouthwatering plates that perfectly complement the whisky. Musician Ben Walsh will be bringing the vibes.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
In recent decades the watch industry has been dominated by traditional mechanical movements. At the higher end of the scale, discerning collectors go crazy for timepieces with flying tourbillions, minute repeaters, moon phase and perpetual calendar indications. They also need to be encased in luxurious materials such as gold and platinum with modest proportions.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Several years ago I visited a U-Boat dealership in the UK and they showed me a newly released watch called the U-1001. I vividly remember being amazed by this timepiece most because of the overall size. This piece has a gigantic 55mm Grade 5 sandblasted titanium case that was designed to make a bold impression. Additionally, there is a huge crown and helium release button to increase the proportions.
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Jul 14, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Thirty-five years ago, I graduated from Manchester University with a BA Honours degree in Design for Communication and Media Studies. In layman’s terms, I became a freelance artist, illustrating mainly book covers. At this time Illustration was a very precarious industry and payment terms were not that favourable. However, I was fortunate to get a lot of work published and it’s given me a lifelong passion for the industry.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Recently a good friend of mine has embarked on a 6-week trip to Italy. Let’s say it’s like a voyage of discovery shaped in the ‘Shirley Valentine’ mould. Every day I am vicariously living her amazing journey through Milan, Verona and the Amalfi Coast via social media. Last year I visited this magnificent country and enjoyed the ambience, culinary delights, architecture etc. When it comes to style and panache no one does it better than the Italians.
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Jun 23, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
Approximately three years ago my publisher Schiffer was deliberating whether to reprint my 3rd book ‘Luxury Design for Living’ or commission a second edition. Fortunately for me, they opted for the latter option. Due to technological advances, the project allowed different methods of manufacturing. In particular 3D printing, which is yielding some exceptionally exciting results.
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
totaldesignreviews.com | Byron Bay Muesli |Byron Bay Olives |Cape Byron Distillery |Steve Huyton
The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese Zodiac. Interestingly in 2024, the year of the dragon symbolises wood. However, in the world of horology, this translates to a range of interesting dial designs. It’s also a phenomenal opportunity for watchmakers to capitalise on a golden marketing opportunity.
