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ISSUE 04 • APR|MAY 2019
THE MAGIC OF THE SCENIC RIM
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editor’s note I recently made the announcement on social media that issue 4 would be online with a very limited print run for our subscriptions as big changes are coming. Our fast growing magazine will be going f rom bi-monthly to seasonally as this is really how the beautiful Scenic Rim runs. With this change, we will also be welcoming on board some great new attributes to our Country Scene team and I can’t wait to introduce them! Another reason for taking a small step back to create bigger, better things was to also spend more time with my children (pictured). They are my biggest inspiration as well as the most important things in my life (apart f rom my husband and dog) that require more of my undivided attention. It’s no secret that I’m a home-schooling mum with many business ventures on my plate. If you’ve met me, I often have my kids in tow to interviews, markets and photoshoots. While this has worked in the past, this fun little magazine is growing a lot quicker than I could have possibly imagined and this has sometimes meant compromising quality time with my family who really should be coming f irst. This issue, we meet 6 beautiful and inspirational local women. These women were voted by the general public as queens who deserve recognition. Find out who they are and what they do when you head to page 15. We also go to work with Sonya f rom Bean to? (page 7) and visit the gorgeous home garden of Jaimi, the owner of Oh Flora Farm (page 9). Get stuck into all things local in Issue 4, our last bi-monthly issue. Our Winter Issue will run much more smoothly with extra help and contain some absolutely amazing content. On top of a cracking new seasonal issue, I’ve decided to photograph the magazine completely on f ilm (apart f rom the gift scene). I have a love/hate relationship with digital photography and my heart lies with 35mm and medium format as this is how I capture the majority of my photography work. While this will be a fun little challenge, it will f ree up so much editing time and create a real and authentic feel. I want this magazine to not only reflect our beautiful region but to show the real Scenic Rim with my own unique spin. S tay safe, S teph xx
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CONTRIBUTORS ANDREW HUGHES
editor-in-chief | publisher
With 26 years in the industry up his sleeve, Andrew has worked with many talented hairdressers and hairdressing brands. He has numerous awards under his belt and now owns his second salon located in Beaudesert township.
Stephanie Cowper hello@countryscene.com.au
photography Stella Adams Photography hello@stellaadams.com.au
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Phone: 0408 890 113 PO Box 540, Beaudesert, QLD 4285
distribution Up to 5,000 f ree copies are delivered to local businesses around the Scenic Rim region bi-monthly.
digital An email version of our magazine is sent out on the launch date of each issue as well as fortnightly emails featuring articles and local businesses. Our content is also shared across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
JADE COOK With over 12 years experience in helping people, Jade prides herself in knowing that her experience, knowledge and services are improving the lives of people in the local Kalbar community and beyond.
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contents ISSUE 04
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FEATURES
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MARKET SCENE
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WORK SCENE
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HOME SCENE
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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
APRIL/MAY DATES
BEAN TO?
JAIMI PENNELL
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HAIR
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GIFT SCENE
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AROMATHERAPY
WISH HAIR STUDIO
LOCAL WEDDING PHOTO SHOOT
EMPOWERED SOUL
SIX LOCAL SCENIC RIM WOMEN
OUR COVER & PHOTO SHOOT props Towri Sheep Prop Shed, Allenview | Stool and Pallet, Stella Adams Photography clothing Model’s own hair Wish Hair Studio, (07) 5541 2125 makeup Limitless Beauty, www.jademareecook.com.au photography Stella Adams Photography, www.stellaadams.com.au models From left to right on cover: Jodie Gnech, Mechanics in Boonah | Jude Hepehi, Dear Agnes the Flower Merchant | Michelle Roper-Dennis, My Country Escape | Catherine Drynan, Rathdowney Visitor Information Centre | Jade-Maree Cook, Empowered Soul | Sarah Bottle, Elegance & Grace.
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market marketscene WEEKLY EVERY SUNDAY | TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKET Held in the green shed at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:00am-12:00pm
WANT YOUR LOCAL MARKET DATE FEATURED? Email hello@countryscene.com.au with the subject ‘Market Feature’ and include the market name, location, date and time.
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BEAUDESERT MARKETFEST Dick Westerman Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
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BEECHMONT MARKETS Beechmont Community Centre | 8:00am-1:00pm
TAMBORINE VILLAGE MARKETS
RATHDOWNEY COUNTRY MARKETS
Tamborine Memorial Hall | 7:00am-12:00pm
Rathdowney Visitor Info Centre | 8:00am-2:00pm
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BOONAH COUNTRY MARKETS
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KOORALBYN RSL MARKETS
Springleigh Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
Billabong Park | 8:00am-12:00pm
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BOONAH COUNTRY MARKETS
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CANUNGA VALLEY MARKETS
Springleigh Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
Canungra School of Arts | 8:00am-1:00pm
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL MARKETS
Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:30am-1:30pm
Carpark - School, Long Road | 7:00am-1:00pm
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BEAUDESERT MARKETFEST Dick Westerman Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
TAMBORINE VILLAGE MARKETS Tamborine Memorial Hall | 7:00am-12:00pm
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BOONAH COUNTRY MARKETS
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KOORALBYN RSL MARKETS
Springleigh Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
Billabong Park | 8:00am-12:00pm
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS
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BEECHMONT MARKETS
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BOONAH COUNTRY MARKETS
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CANUNGA VALLEY MARKETS
Beechmont Community Centre | 8:00am-1:00pm
Springleigh Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
Canungra School of Arts | 8:00am-1:00pm
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL MARKETS Carpark - School, Long Road | 7:00am-1:00pm
Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:30am-1:30pm
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The big shops wil l always survive and always be there. But if we could just keep our support local, within our own space, the change would be incredible!
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workscene Bean to?
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f you’ve ever set foot in the quirky cafe of ‘Bean to?’, located in Beaudesert, you’ll know that there are always new eclectic treasures to feast your eyes on. A popular cafe where the locals meet, owner Sonya Van Gent has made sure that she not only serves great coffee but also supports local farmers and producers too which is something she is so incredibly passionate about. “I have always, ALWAYS, only ever thought that I am just ‘the little guy’. I only ever want to stay ‘the little guy’; the one who works within its own community buying local goods, supporting other ‘little guys’. It’s personal - the ‘little guys’ put their hearts into products. It’s their passion and love, it’s individual and it’s imperfect (in a perfect way). It’s grown with love and stitched by hand. It’s made in kitchens after the kids have gone to bed or grown in gardens that have been dug with grandma’s shovel. It’s part of a person, of a family and a tradition. You’ll never get the same again as it’s a beautiful one off.” Sonya’s passion started when she worked in a beautiful cafe on Macleay Island where the owners had an amazing garden and used beautiful f resh produce. This was the only small step she needed to start her f irst small cafe in Canungra, ‘Bean In’ after having the opportunity to purchase the old ‘Loggers Inn’. “I f irst started in Canungra with ‘Bean In’. Then oneday, I was sitting at the intersection in Beaudesert and saw the old Buxton’s shop was up for lease and called that afternoon. It was the floors that sold me. Those beautiful old timber floors just melted my heart. The cafe was an empty shell so we painted it, oiled the floors and tracked all around Brisbane collecting the major bits to make the shop a cafe.” While this eclectic little cafe was coming together, the name became one of the more diff icult tasks in the shop
project. Unable to come to an agreement, it was Sonya’s dad who came up with the name. “My other cafe ‘Bean In’ was always referred to as the ‘Bean’ and one day while we were all sitting outside ‘Bean In’, dad says, “why not Bean to?”. It was perfect. We literally all said ‘yesss’ together.” When starting her cafe, Sonya wanted to make sure that her food was made f rom scratch with f resh local produce. With a love of f resh food and different style of dishes, the idea of having a special place to share with beautiful people was the essence of her cafe. “I’m simply in love with its (Bean to?) whole presence and what it does to me every day. It’s home. I couldn’t imagine my life being anywhere else. I honestly miss it when I’m away f rom it. ‘Bean to?’ is my heart and soul and I’m unbelievably blessed to have it be a part of me.” Sonya feels that ‘Bean to?’ has created its own individuality by itself. With it’s laid back style and individual pieces, the homely feel is what makes it unique. While the shop may have created its own individuality, the staff have helped this little business grow to the successful cafe it is today. “When we opened, I had three staff, six tables, eighteen chairs and two f ridges within the f irst six weeks. Today, I have an amazing team of f ifteen staff, nine tables, room to sit thirty people and four f ridges!” Bean to? not only supports the local producers but also the craft community. Currently, they stock a range of homemade soaps sourced f rom Canungra, locally made pickles and relishes and beautiful homemade gifts. “The big shops will always survive and always be there. But if we could just keep our support local, within our own space, the change would be incredible!”
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homescene Jaimi Pennell
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I love how the Scenic Rim community puts so much emphasis on supporting locals, more than anywhere else I’ve ever lived. I real ly want to be part of that.
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lowers are one of the most widely recognised gifts for all occasions. While most of us would have purchased flowers in our lifetime or been lucky enough to be on the receiving end, how many of you know where your flowers come f rom and what they’ve been treated with? I was lucky enough to spend some time with Jaimi and her blooming home garden recently. Holding a baby on her hip, Jaimi floats through her garden completely in her element. A natural green thumb with a keen eye for all things beautiful, she laughs while telling me the story of how she birthed her new little business Oh Flora Farm. “I’ve had this really romantic idea in my head of being surrounded by flowers on a farm and I’ve had that idea for about ten years. When I sat down and really thought about what I wanted to do as a job, I really wanted to contribute positively to the community.” With a tight-knit community that supports local businesses, the Scenic Rim was the perfect place to settle her family and start her life-long dream of growing cut flowers. “Flowers are there for so many big moments in peoples lives; Weddings, a new baby or a thoughtful gift. They are also there when you need comfort; a bad week or recently lost a loved one. I wanted to be able to bring just a tiny bit of happiness to other people but doing it in an environmentally responsible way. If I can do those things together, that’s something I can be proud of.” With a goal to bring awareness to seasonal flower farming, Jaimi wants to make the community aware of the risks when buying flowers that aren’t local. While the flowers you are purchasing may seem pretty at the time, there are hidden dangers with many flowers being chemically treated or coloured with toxic dyes. “So many flowers we see at the supermarket or florist have travelled thousands of miles, are not locally grown and have been fumigated so they look perfect. I want to l
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leave the land I’m using in a better way than when I got it by using all organic practices and only growing flowers suited to our climate. This makes for healthier flowers and stops the need for nasty chemicals.” Currently, Oh Flora Farm is a ‘micro flower farm’ sitting on 350m2. With a goal to double their flower growing space, Jaimi would like to get to a stage where she can provide local florists and event planners with buckets of flowers so they are not only using something local but are also supporting environmentally f riendly practices. Her main goal by Spring 2019 is to provide flower subscriptions to the local community with options to purchase weekly/ fortnightly seasonal flowers or to gift someone special with a subscription. With a dream of doing flower workshops in the near future, Jaimi would like to bring women together by doing something beautiful over the next spring/summer season when our most gorgeous flowers grow. “I’m trying not to think too big while I’m still only little. But if you’re not trying to push hard and big then there’s no point. The workshops will run throughout the spring/ summer season approximately every 3 weeks because there are so many beautiful flowers that grow well in our climate during that season and lots of native foliage available.” With a dream that started as her own, it has quickly grown to become a family event with her husband, Matt, digging garden beds and her boys running wild and f ree through the garden. “I often see them (the boys) out of our lounge room window walking through the isles, stopping and smelling the flowers and touching them saying ‘mummy, there are bees here’. They love being out there which makes me really happy and it makes me happy that they know how things grow and how much time and love goes into it. Sonny, my baby, is usually in the ergo while I’m watering or sowing seeds. My husband is fairly good at digging so
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it’s a family affair.” The name Oh Flora Farm came to Jaimi after she recently gave birth to Sonny. While trying to think of something that meant a lot to her and also honouring her son’s name, the idea of Oh Flora came to her which stands for Oak Hill as their little farm sits on a slope. Jaimi laughs that Sonny gave her the push. With the website as the main place to purchase subscriptions, Oh Flora Farm is mostly on Instagram at the moment connecting with locals and local businesses.
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“I love how the Scenic Rim community puts so much emphasis on supporting locals, more than anywhere else I’ve ever lived. I really want to be part of that. We buy pumpkins f rom the bridge in Canungra, local honey or local jams f rom cafes and we don’t think twice about it as it’s just what you do. I just really hope that locals can get behind Oh Flora Farm.” You can help support this beautiful little new local business and stay up-to-date by heading to Jaimi’s Instagram business page @oh_flora_farm.
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seasonal cut blooms using biodynamic & organic practices
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SCENIC RIM
LAUNCHING WINTER 2019
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Inspirational Women
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Boonah Girl Guides have 30 girl guides, 3 qualified leaders and 3 unit helpers. “Our mission is to empower girls and young women to become conf ident, self-respecting responsible community members.” https://www.girlguides. org.au. We provide weekly programs that are fun, inclusive, with learning opportunities and achievement outcomes. I have been a leader in Boonah for nearly 14 years so my life really revolves around guides. I volunteer my time and seeing the girls challenging themselves, growing with conf idence and self-esteem, how could I not be involved?
Jodie
We assist with community events like face painting at fetes, Shave for a Cure, Scenic Rim Council activities. Our Beaudesert Unit was closing due to the lack of members however after our ‘come and try day’, Beaudesert is once again up and running. We have also collected toys and money for the Queensland Children’s Hospital mainly the Oncology Ward as one of our members has beaten acute myeloid leukaemia twice. With all of these community events, my daughters are by my side also giving back to our community which I’m very proud of.
BOONAH GIRL GUIDE LEADER EMPOWERING WOMEN
I started Girl Guides when I was 6 and continued until I was around 14. I went back and became a leader when I was 19 for 5 years but stopped due to work commitments. Whilst working for the Department of Community Corrections I met my husband when he came to f ix the prison van (he was the RACQ man). We started dating, moved to Boonah, got married and just before I had my f irst daughter, Paula Dewar, f rom the Boonah Girl guides hunted me down as the Boonah Girl Guides were barely surviving with the two leaders. In 2005, 2 weeks after having my f irst daughter I became a leader in Boonah.
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I decided to start selling flowers out of a caravan after we met and fell in love with Kara Rosenlund’s little Travelling Wares Caravan named Frankie. My best f riend and I found Dear Agnes one night after drinking too many wines and fell in love with her instantly. As a tribute to my Mum, we called her Dear Agnes. We started our Flower Merchant business at the end of September 2018, with a pop-up shop at Oppy’s Fruit and Veg at Boonah. I have always loved flowers. My Grandmother had the most beautiful rose bush and I used to make pretty posies when I was a little girl on our family farm. I also remember my Mum grew pretty Geraniums. I used to pick the petals, crush them up and mix them with water and do little paintings. My beautiful friend Annabelle Hickson has also been a huge inspiration. I have attended a few of her Flower Workshops and she has been so supportive. I started wanting to donate flowers to our local hospital when I had one bouquet left f rom our f irst pop-up event. I remember when my husband was in hospital for many months with cancer and a lady gave me some beautiful roses. It made me feel not so alone and that even a stranger cared. It brings me so much joy giving flowers to the patients and sometimes lots of tears, happy and sad. The wonderful nurses pick a patient who might need more brightening up that day. The patients are always so grateful and surprised that a stranger is giving them flowers. I love sitting down with them, if they are well enough, and finding out about their lives. They are so interested in f inding out more about our little caravan as well. One of my favourite moments was taking in three bouquets f rom a bridal shoot. The ladies felt so special, especially one of the ladies who was a former nurse at the original Boonah Hospital. www.countryscene.com.au
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DEAR AGNES THE FLOWER MERCHANT
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTING OTHER LOCALS
GIFTING FLOWERS TO THOSE IN NEED
MECHANICS IN BOONAH
For the past 30 years, I have worked for the Rathdowney Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and I am also the Rathdowney VIC coordinator. I’m proud to have been a s s o c ia te d w ith th e I n fo rm a tio n Ce n t re s i n ce i t ’s formation in the early 1980s. I feel that it is very important to preserve and record our local Scenic Rim history which is one of the reasons we established the Rathdowney Museum for that purpose in 1984. Currently, I am the Secretary of the Rathdowney Area Development & Historical Association which is the governing body to look after the Information Centre and Museum. We are a non-prof it organisation and run functions to raise money. Our aims include promoting the community and current activities, its history, developing facilities and encouraging tourism. We try to do this in a manner, which maintains our rural outlook.
Catherine
I am also still active in helping to run the family farm, enjoy travelling, I’m a member of the Queensland Embroidery Guild and also a member of the local Catholic Church. Recently the church gave support to Beaucare to establish a Women of Worth group in Rathdowney. I think it is important for the local groups to work together and help each other in a small community.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTING OTHER LOCALS
RATHDOWNEY VISITOR INFO CENTRE
PRESERVING LOCAL HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
BOONAH GIRL GUIDE LEADER EMPOWERING WOMEN
I have lived all my life on the family property at Innisplain in the Scenic Rim. My Drynan and Flanagan ancestors settled on properties in the Scenic Rim in the 1860s and are still farming on the original selections.
I stock a range of local creators. Most have approached me since the shop opened. Cowboy Nathan was someone I approached before we opened as I loved the barb wire creations that he made. I have paintings from artist Marjorie and her husband Gordon who makes walking sticks, woodworking items and leather items. I also stock cards by local designer ‘Rope the Moon’. Locals supporting locals is what we live and breathe here, and I am so thankful for every single person who has come by, purchased or helped to spread our name in the community. You honestly couldn’t ask for more. The idea to start my own small business came f rom a girlf riend who inspired me to think outside the box and promised me that even if I didn’t go through with it, that was okay. When this opportunity presented itself initially, my husband told me to go for it as well. And so I did. I jumped in and had to trust that it would be okay. That was probably the hardest part. My advice would be to not think what if it fails. That’s always a possibility. But ask yourself, “what if you fly?” My father died young and I think it has given me the strength to go for opportunities when they arise I wanted everyone to feel welcome in the shop. I don’t believe in hard selling, so people stop in just for a chat and we encourage it. Recently a lovely man popped in to tell me about his holiday, it f illed me with joy to know that he came in just to tell me, not for any other reason. I knew then I had achieved that space I had wanted. That’s what small country towns like Kalbar are built on, care for people in the community. Plus, it’s not hard to get us chatting away, Jade knows so many people in the community and I love getting to know everyone. We never want to lose that element to our business.
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I hold a Tuesday craft group which is about women coming together in a social setting where they can relax, chat and encourage each other. No matter your craft, it is lovely to watch ladies teaching each other and watching individuals projects grow to completion. This is a very safe place and time for women to build up and encourage other women. Overall, I’m just proud of the business I have built and the way we respond to the customer and community as we have and always will be people focused and people f irst. And yes, that is before sales. People f irst is the only business model I’m interested in.
Michelle
LOCAL MUM SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
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We do try and give to as many community charities as possible and we have given large amounts over the years. Turning Canungra Pink is one example every year we try and come up with a new way to raise money for this awesome town event. But I think the charity that touches me the most is Bravehearts. We have a counter coin/charity box and on Tuesday at the craft morning, the ladies all give a $5 donation, or what they can afford. This is a charity I would love to give more to and work more closely with in the future and really is the charity I want the shop to be aligned with.
I grew up in Harrisville and did a lot of competition in the equestrian world, so I developed a social community within the area. I decided that I’d have some support f rom the community if I was to open my own shop! So I bit the bullet and started Empowered Soul. Many people comment that they hope we stick around as Kalbar needs more small business. We have people travel f rom afar to check us out for their Sunday drives saying, “oh we didn’t know you guys were here.” I made it my goal to be a shop where you can call in for a chat because we are all about the community and building relationships with our fellow locals. I’m not in this business to push sales onto people, I made it an important part of the business that we are here for a cuppa and a chin wag whenever anyone feels like a chat. As a born and bred local, my family enjoys helping the community. From assisting with fundraisers, supporting local sports functions and coaching, umpiring and playing in the Fasssifern Netball Association. We’re also there for natural disasters. My husband and I are always out in the ute with our boots on ready to help anyone in need. And of course, having our business, I love helping locals with their health & wellness. We also love supporting other local businesses in the area by recommending customers to them in the chance I’m unable to help. I felt like Kalbar needed more. I always had this vision in my head of a ‘one-stop shop’ and I originally had started this with a little shop in Harrisville which was a stepping stone for me to grow bigger. I love to stock and support other businesses that I’ve developed a f riendship with over the last 8 years as these businesses are small and are mums just like me, located all throughout Australia. www.countryscene.com.au
Jade Maree EMPOWERED SOUL
ENCOURAGING WOMEN & PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE
We live in a small area and unless we support each other, we will not sustain business as it all comes back to the community. I’m continually amazed by the strong women I’m surrounded by and really believe they are the unsung heroes of our community. If people love My Country Escape, they will come back again and if they can see a great shoe shop and have a yummy bit of cake and coffee at a great café, it will become a destination. Repeat business is the key. If my business is doing well, I want yours too as well. Business is hard so why not make it fun and kind to boot.
ENCOURAGING WOMEN & PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE
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Every time you can on regular visits, practice some styles you like as this wil l help you to feel at ease on the day.
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It’s almost winter, so I’m going to give you all you need to know about what you to do with your hair for the cooler months. This involves looking at the best things for your hair and scalp, and also what’s current in the way of being on trend.
razor to give a lived-in feel or bangs which will soften any haircut. There is a f ringe out there for anyone and a great time to do it as the cooler weather means we don’t perspire as much so it will lay better. The f ringe is also a great softener for the ponytail lady’s out there.
rehydration
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Now we are over the hot summer months, it’s a great time to rehydrate both your hair and scalp. Small things like regular brushing morning and night will help the scalp to produce all the natural oils you need for healthy hair. Using a flat brush is best for this; something like a paddle brush as these usually have the correct bristles to not damage the hair when dry. Ask your stylist about doing a hair and scalp treatment on your visit as they will have the answer for all your problems as everyone is unique.
For the guys, don’t forget to use a regular purifying shampoo as this will keep the hair on your head longer. We’re known for using products to keep our hair looking the best but this could potentially block up the scalp, so by using the purifying shampoo, this will remove any product or dirt we have leaving the scalp in tip-top condition to grow healthy hair. It’s also the time to think about your beard. If you get dry skin under the chin, ask your hairdresser or barber for the correct product as there are lots out there now.
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During the winter months let’s remember to not go to bed with wet hair, hair is up to 70% weaker when wet and when sleeping and moving around will put pressure on the individual hair causing it to snag and possibly break. Damp environments could also cause dandruff or other scalp conditions.
Take a few minutes once a week to get the hair back into a healthy state so you can have a few changes over these cooler months with things like warmer tones by using toners and semi-permanent colours to help with shine and condition. We have been seeing lots of rose gold and pastel pink tones coming onto the salon lately especially in those blonde guests and warmer browns mixing a little copper in there for added shine.
Well, that’s a wrap for this seasons advice. Remember we’re only a phone call or visit away and advice is totally f ree!
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One of the big things for the next few months is f ringes of all lengths and textures. Micro f ringes for those quirky people out there or soft textured full f ringes cut with a
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aromatherapy with JADE-MAREE COOK
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Massage feels good because as soon as your skin’s nerve cel ls feel pressure, they signal the brain to release feel-good chemicals cal led endorphins.
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A born and bred local f rom the heart of Harrisville, now living in the Fassifern Valley in the Scenic Rim, I love the fact that I am bringing not only my services to the community but a f riendly and familiar face to the area as well! The reason behind my business name, Empowered Soul, purely come f rom a place deep within me where I wanted to be the face of my business ensuring that each and every person or client I come across, left feeling uplifted, happy, heard, understood and cared for more than just a dollar sign and empowered within themselves. A huge advocate for positive thinking and being the best version of you, and me, Empowered Soul was born! It sometimes overwhelms me with how much I have done in a short period of time since leaving Boonah High School in 2006. I have done years of management roles within other businesses then decided I wanted to help others. I wanted to start my own business so that was my goal during my f irst pregnancy. I have now been self-employed for the past 8 years and have tried lots of different ventures online trying to f ind where my heart lies. I f inally found Aromatherapy and the gift of touch which is incredibly powerful. I pour my heart and soul into Aromatherapy Massage and education on essential oils, how they can help you with your body, health and wellness right down how to use and diffuse the oils. To coincide with my main business, I offer beauty, such as tanning, makeup, acrylic nails including manicures and
pedicures. With a range of beauty products. Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, refers to a range of traditional, alternative or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds. Essential oils have been used for nearly 6,000 years, with the aim of improving a person’s health or mood. After the consultation, one or more essential oils are selected based on what you need and are mixed in with the massage oil or lotion. The subtle aroma of the essential oils f ills the air around you during the massage. Some health benef its of Aromatherapy massage include its ability to reduce anxiety, ease depression, boost energy levels, speed up the healing process, eliminate headaches, boost cognitive performance, induce sleep, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain, improve digestion and increase circulation. Massage feels good because as soon as your skin’s nerve cells feel pressure, they signal the brain to release feelgood chemicals called endorphins. Which in turn, boost your mood and give you a natural high. Researchers have found that massage decreases the inflammation caused by exercise and increases the occurrence of cell repair. For anyone that is wanting to continue to help their body and health, you can get a massage as f requent or as little as you like depending on results you are after. I look forward to helping you achieve the result you are after. Whether you are an athlete or a mum in need of some TLC, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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