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Get a glimpse for what’s in store at the Show
Better than ever: Toowoomba Show
It’s back and it’s better than ever! That’s right – we’re referring to the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show, a highlight of the Garden City’s regional calendar. Held from Thursday, March 26, to Saturday, March 28, this year’s show will include all the usual fan-favourites, like sideshow alley, livestock and handicraft competitions, and that glorious once-ayear food the kids have been waiting for.
However, there will also be some exciting new additions, such as country singer Adam Harvey performing each evening in the main arena alongside bush poetry by the renowned Gary Fogarty, dancing and the Outback Riders.
After almost 10 years away, both bull riding and monster trucks will also return each night, and there will be new exhibitions in the shape of Dinkum Dinosaurs and Luke’s Reptile Kingdom.
Tickets are available to purchase online now, and once again there are some great prepaid ride deals and bundles for any budget.
To grab your entry or find out more, visit toowoombashow.com.au
Embrace curiosity at this art festival
Last year, Toowoomba welcomed a fun new event in the form of Curious Arts Festival. A raging success means the festival is back for 2020, and will continue to be an annual event each March at the Empire Theatre. This year, the festival is being held from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22, and will allow visitors to dive into the curious. The Garden of Curiosity will be back; the part installation, part pop-up performance, part creative playground will be open from 5pm on the Friday and Saturday with gold coin donation entry.
Guests can also get their bush-dancing boots on and move along to The Smashing Bumpkins as they create funky tunes from popular music riffs, or just relax and enjoy at The Oasis with free events.
From street performers to short films, contemporary dance to chilled-out music, there’s something for everyone.
This is just a taste of what’s to come – there will be many more events on during Curious Arts Festival, for young and old and all those in between.
For more information, visit curiousfestival.com.au
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Interior trends come and go … and come again! And who would have thought in 2020 we’d have bedrooms and living spaces in all shades of pink.
BY EMILEE NICHOLS INTERIOR DESIGN COLUMNIST
Could we go so far as claiming pink as the new neutral?
In the past, pink was saved for baby girls’ nurseries, little girl’s bedrooms and grandma’s bathroom. Nowadays the right shade of pink can add a sophisticated yet feminine touch to a room.
Colour psychology suggests that different colours affect our mood, feelings and behaviour.
The colour pink is thought to be calming and associated with feelings of love, romance and kindness – what a great way to influence the mood of your home.
The right shade of pink (let’s just say we’re not talking fluoro pink) pairs perfectly with greys and monochrome palates.
Most recently, on-trend is mustard, burgundy and dark greens paired with lighter, blush tones of pink.
If you’re still not convinced of the power of pink in your home, why not start small with a pink cushion, throw or indoor pot plant (because pink and green is another match made in interiors heaven) instead of your usual go-to neutrals.
Soft furnishings like cushions, throws and curtains are a great
way to experiment with colour without investing a lot of money. If you’re a little braver, you could consider a focal point feature such as a blush bedspread, a dusty pink rug or a velvet armchair. Whichever way you choose to add some pink to your home, from a few subtle accents to a feature piece, we could all do with a little more pink in our lives!
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How good are Dagwood Dogs?
No need to answer that – they are awesome (albeit pure evil for principals in the real estate industry looking to watch their figure).
Nonetheless, I’m going to be unashamedly indulging later this month when the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show kicks off – running from Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28. I can’t wait. Ever since I was young one, I’ve loved the Show – the colour, the spectacle, the sights and sounds all bring back wonderful memories. But, I’ll be wearing a different hat when I visit this year. I’ll be joining my colleagues from The Real Estate People to man a stall in the Founders Pavilion over the three days.
We think it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet show-goers (local and visiting) and introduce ourselves.
It’s a chance to discuss the current real estate climate and hear where the community thinks we are tracking in the region. BY ROS BURTON PRINCIPAL – THE REAL ESTATE PEOPLE
It will be revealing to learn whether recordlow interest rates are enough for people to now buy property with confidence or is uncertainty in the job market still making potential buyers reluctant to make the jump? It’ll be great to hear the different views and motivations that influence our local house and investment purchases.
In the real estate industry, we obviously have our own ideas and predictions of where the market is heading (based on many years’ experience), but it’s vitally important to gauge public opinion and see what the factors driving sentiment are.
If you’re coming to the Show, be sure to stop by The Real Estate People display and say hi.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on where you think the industry is going in 2020.
Maybe we can even share a Dagwood Dog (it’ll be our secret).
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