Thursday, August 5, 2010

Berry In House & Garden







Check out the September issue of House and Garden which kicks off with my story on Freya and Jelle Hilkemeijer's country barn conversion just outside Berry.
For those who have never been to the South Coast of New South Wales, their Berry Woodfired Sourdough Bakery is a local institution and a mecca for good food and coffee lovers.

This barn, at the foot of a rainforest-covered mountain, was originally full of farm machinery and junk when Freya and Jelle decided to turn it into their house. Freya's sister Natasha worked with them on the plans and builder Jamie Strong worked wonders, keeping to a tight budget and re-using things like the existing concrete slab and making screens out of old tomato stakes from Jelle's parents strawberry farm.
I have included some shots which the story couldn't fit in.

9 comments:

  1. just found your blog & am excited about perusing the past posts:).

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  2. What a divine house!! And what a lifestyle - Berry! Will have to take a visit there again soon and try some of that bread!! Pruxxx

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  3. Hey! I have just finished reading H&G and loved your story - what is it about Barn's, they just always look so amazing. I loved this one because of the family functionality (is that a word?). Brilliant Story.

    Katie

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  4. The magazine is sitting on the coffee table gently calling my name every time I rush past. I LOVE Berry and last visit found the Bakery quite by accident. We had a delicious lunch there. I'm off now to read the rest of the story.

    Jennifer XX

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  5. Thanks for your kind comments. It's so nice to hear that someone actually reads my stories!!

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  6. Gorgeous. Have the new issue in my bag - bought today - so will look forward to reading!

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  7. Looks gorgeous, love that table in the last photo.

    Leeann x

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  8. This story was why I bought this issue, love this house. Thank you :)

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  9. I am fixated on the little girls scooter - anyone know the brand and/or make of it? It's absolutely adorable. Oh, and yes, the photos are fabulous!

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