Hannah James

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Hannah James

Artists have always loved Normandy. Its brilliant light and rolling landscapes drew 19th-century painters out of the studio and into the fields, creating the plein-air technique of working outdoors and launching the Impressionist movement.

1 month ago | homestolove.com.au | Hannah James

Roast tomato and fetta – it’s a winning combination, and for Kim Currie, executive chef at The Zin House in Mudgee, NSW, this simple tart makes an excellent meal to share with family or friends. A director at Lowe Family Wine Co alongside her husband David Lowe, Kim enjoys creating delicious meals and equally delicious experiences for locals and visitors to Mudgee. Her favourite memories from the past 10 years at The Zin House?

2 months ago | homestolove.com.au | Hannah James

Falls Creek is a byword for winter fun: it’s Victoria’s biggest ski resort, and every year tens of thousands of visitors flock there to enjoy the slopes. Liz Hermann was one of them – born in France to a French father and an English mother, she moved around the world until Sydney became home when she was 12. But every winter, she visited her aunt and uncle in Falls Creek. “It always felt like home,” says Liz, “because it was the only place we’ve always come back to.

Jan 23, 2025 | homestolove.com.au | Hannah James |Lucy Lindfield

Timeworn and full of stories, there’s something utterly enchanting about historic homes and locations. And when they are paired with the prospect of a holiday, well, it’s a match made in heaven. Brimming with character, heritage features and quirks, a plethora of regional historic accommodation options are dotted around Australia, each offering a unique taste of the past within the rolling valleys and country-town streets of some of our most gorgeous locations.

Jan 13, 2025 | homestolove.com.au | Hannah James

You might expect a public-relations expert, who’s planned plenty of events, to have an organised approach to creating her own wedding. True to form, Georgie Quigley had a clever trick up her sleeve to ensure her and husband-to-be Alex Shaw’s decision making was simple and smooth. “At the start of wedding planning, we came up with three words we wanted the day to be, then we used them to guide all our decisions. They were: ‘fun’, ‘tasteful’ and ‘not clunky’,” says Georgie.