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A Weatherboard Church's Restoration In Duaringa

Mar 13, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart

Whenever I pass an old weatherboard hall, church or cottage on a country drive, I wonder who has trodden its boards over the years. I can’t help but imagine it restored – with fresh paint, gleaming hardware and polished floors – to once again become a hub for the community. Those heritage-style buildings, hewn by bush carpenters with local timber, are pieces of history that tell the story of our rural towns. Each one deserves to be preserved.
10 Inspiring Women Who Live And Work In Regional Australia

Mar 7, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Olivia Clarke |Claire Mactaggart

To celebrate International Women’s Day and this year’s pertinent theme of #InspireInclusion, we want to shine a light on some inspiring women who all have one thing in common: a passion for regional Australia – especially the towns in which they live.
Gladstone: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Feb 15, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart |Lucy Francis

Long lauded as a progressive industrial hub and engine room of the Sunshine State, Gladstone is now gaining momentum as a vibrant foodie and travel destination. Waterfront eateries, as well as cafes, wine bars and reimagined breweries, tempt visitors and residents in this city of almost 40,000 people.
Where To Shop, Eat, And Stay

Feb 4, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart |Hannah Puechmarin

Emerald is one of those thriving regional towns that people are often drawn to for work opportunities and then decide to stay on for the relaxed lifestyle and welcoming community. Located on the Nogoa River in the Central Highlands of Queensland, Emerald is at the gateway to the largest sapphire gemfields in the southern hemisphere. The town is also known for its diverse economic base with agricultural production, coal resources, health, education and services sectors.
Emerald, Queensland: Where To Shop, Eat, And Stay

Jan 23, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Hannah Puechmarin |Claire Mactaggart

Emerald is one of those thriving regional towns that people are often drawn to for work opportunities and then decide to stay on for the relaxed lifestyle and welcoming community. Located on the Nogoa River in the Central Highlands of Queensland, Emerald is at the gateway to the largest sapphire gemfields in the southern hemisphere. The town is also known for its diverse economic base with agricultural production, coal resources, health, education and services sectors.
A passive new build in the rural countryside that proves green is good

Oct 17, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart |Marnie Hawson

Late last year, Stephen McCredie and Pip Carew realised a dream to move to the country. Their plan – conceived two decades ago – became not only an exciting tree change for the Melbourne-based couple as they approached retirement, but also an example of what can be achieved through sustainable design. The result is an energy-efficient Passivhaus (or Passive House) that sits comfortably in the rugged landscape of Taungurung Country, 168 kilometres north of Melbourne, Victoria.
Gerringong: Things To Do And Places To Eat

Aug 23, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart |Mark Roper

Tucked between headlands on the NSW South Coast, there are plenty of things to do in Gerringong, a small village that hugs Werri Beach and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands. Less than two hours from Sydney, and just moments away from the regional town of Berry, the town has a population of about 4000 people and its natural beauty, great food and wine, as well as a relaxed vibe is attracting a growing number of holiday-makers.
An Interior Designer's Country Home In Robertson, NSW

Jul 17, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Claire Mactaggart |Abbie Melle

The pull of the Southern Highlands proved impossible to resist for interior designer Jessica Halvorsen and her husband and business partner, James Parker. They spent idyllic weekends at Kangaloon, visiting Jessica's parents. "James and I never wanted to go home of a Sunday evening. The space, the fresh air, the rolling hills and dry-stone walls reminded us of the English countryside where James grew up. I always felt so free to be creative in the country," Jessica says.
How To Wash A Feather Doona

Apr 11, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Sarah Allen |Claire Mactaggart

As the weather gets cooler, you may find yourself reaching into your cupboards for the doona again, only to find it covered in a thin layer of dust. Although you may regularly air your doona (or maybe you call it a duvet or quilt), a thorough clean is the only way to remove the oils, skin cells and dust mites that naturally accumulate with use. Cleaning a feather duvet might seem like a daunting task, but with the right techniques, it can be simple and straightforward.