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ISSUE 02 • DEC|JAN 2019
WHAT ’S ON CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MARKETS
LOCAL SCENE MEET KAY TOMMERUP
#zeroexploitation
WITH OUTLAND DENIM
THE MAGIC OF THE SCENIC RIM
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editor’snote Christmas time is almost here and the annual debate is well and truly underway on how early is too early to put up your tree? The shopping centres have put me to shame yet another year in a row because quite f rankly, the most I’ve succeeded with my festive decorating is picking the branch I want for my ‘tree’, which still currently sits in the horse paddock. The year is almost gone in what feels like the blink of an eye, it was just yesterday I was writing my 2018 New Year’s Resolution. WIth the second issue of Country Scene Magazine under my belt, I feel I can take a deep breath and start planning some pretty special things for 2019! While I had initially planned to do my hair and makeup and get dolled up for an amazing sunset photoshoot as my editor’s headshot, the reality is, my life is a chaotic mess. Especially the week before we go to print. Dry shampoo has become my best f riend (I can see my hairdresser cringing), coffee has been f reely flowing and I pushed the toy pile on the table aside 2 minutes before sitting my bum down to take a ‘self ie’. Shoutout to all the mums just keeping their heads afloat. It’s a tough gig running a business whilst scraping dried playdough off the carpet. I have been living in my Outland Denim jeans the past few weeks (still haven’t washed them) and I can hands-down say that they are the most comfortable pair of jeans my mum bum and tum have wiggled their way into. Because let’s face it, we all need a good pair of jeans in our life. Not only are they ridiculously comfortable, but they also help support an amazing cause! With each purchase directly funding f rontline anti-traff icking agencies, f ind out the impact the ‘Meghan Markle effect’ has had that stretches beyond sales onto employment opportunities for 30 vulnerable women in Cambodia when you head to page 19. We have some amazing features in this issue. From mouth-watering recipes (page 6) to Christmas gift giving inspiration (page 26) and a playdough recipe for the kiddies (page 8) to curb that school holiday boredom. Dream your way through the beautiful Herrmann house (page 12) and meet the ladies f rom the newly opened gift and beauty shop in Kalbar (page 9).
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christmas WISH LIST
ECOWOTT HANDMADE APRON @ECOWOTT
If you’re looking for something to do over the holiday period, the centrefold (page 16) includes a map covering marketplaces in our region and on the other side, all market dates for December and January. Flick to the centrefold map, gently lift the staples and pop it straight out f rom the middle. Stick it in your bag to make sure you don’t miss out on supporting local this festive season. While starting a new business is daunting, I’ve felt nothing but welcomed into this incredible community over the past few months. I’ve discovered more businesses than I ever thought were out there and made not only some great business relationships but life-long f riendships. I look forward to spreading the word of our beautiful region and helping your business grow in 2019!
GREENLANE COFFEE BEANS @GLCOFFEE
S tay safe, S teph xx
HORSE CHAINSAW CARVING @MATT_BIRD_CHAINSAW_CARVING
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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
contact us
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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.
BEC RIDLEY Farmer and home-schooling mum of six, Bec, runs a 12acre micro herb, lettuce and vegetable farm with her husband Josh. Located in Witheren, they supply their yummy produce to local businesses and families.
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JANINE GIBSON Mixed media and textile artist, Janine, also known as the tea bag lady through her tea art, lives in Boonah with her family where she creates her gorgeous art. You can f ind a few of Janine’s sketches throughout this issue. Country Scene Magazine is a free publication published every second month. All rights are reserved and the contents are copyright and may not be reproduced without written consent of The Publisher. The Design and Publications Trust (“The Publisher”). Country Scene Magazine hereby disclaim, to the full extent permitted by law, all liability, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever arising from or in connection with copy information or other material in this magazine, any negligence of The Publisher, or any persons actions in reliance thereon. Any dispute or complaint regarding placed advertisements must be made within seven days of publication. Inclusion of any copy must not be taken as any endorsement by The Publisher. Views expressed by contributors are personal views and they are not necessarily endorsed by The Publisher.
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contents ISSUE 02
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FEATURES
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HEALTH
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KIDS RECIPE
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WORK SCENE
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HOME SCENE
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MARKET SCENE
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CENTREFOLD
SACRED EARTH WHOLEFOODS
NATURAL PLAYDOUGH
73 EDWARD STREET
HERRMANN HOUSE
DECEMBER/JANUARY DATES
SCENIC RIM MARKET MAP
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#ZEROEXPLOITATION
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FASHION SCENE
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HAIR
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GIFT SCENE
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GARDENING
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LOCAL SCENE
OUTLAND DENIM
FEATURING LOCAL CLOTHING
WISH HAIR STUDIO
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
CHANTILLY FARM
KAY TOMMERUP
OUR COVER
jeans Outland Denim, www.outlanddenim.com.au clothing Flooze Boutique, Shop 7, 61-85 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert hats Mad Natter Hats, www.madnatter.com.au hair & makeup Wish Hair Studio, (07) 5541 2125 photography Stella Adams Photography, www.stellaadams.com.au model Kay Tommerup, Tommerup’s Dairy Farm
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with SACRED EARTH WHOLEFOODS Sacred Earth Wholefoods is a health food and holistic wellness store nestled in the fertile heart of Tamborine Mountain. A family working together to be of helpful service to the local community. Offering the highest quality organic, natural and ethical foods and products possible so that customers can lead their best possible lives. They believe food is medicine and should nourish, heal and enhance health. In order to fulf il their mission, they constantly strive to source the latest innovations f rom local, Australian suppliers in nutrient-rich, pure ethical products. With a remarkable range of items, come and visit the f riendly team at Sacred Earth Wholefoods and let them add some health and happiness to your life.
organic bircher muesli Our in-house Organic Bircher Museli is a mix of creamy oats with almonds, flaxseeds, coconut, plump sweet f ruits and a generous helping of cinnamon. It can be prepared in advance and stored in the f ridge for up to 5 days. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups organic Australian oats • 1/4 cup shredded organic coconut • 1/4 cup organic currants • 1/4 cup organic sultanas • 2 tbs organic flaxseeds • 1/4 cup roughly chopped organic raw almonds • 2 large organic apples • 3 tbsp organic maple syrup • 1 tbsp organic lemon juice • 1 tsp organic cinnamon • 1 1/2 cups coconut yoghurt (or dairy yoghurt of your choice) • 1 cup water/nut milk to cover • yoghurt, flaxseed oil and cinnamon to serve METHOD 1. Grate apples and combine with lemon juice in a large bowl. 2. Add oats, coconut, currants, sultanas, flax seeds, almonds, maple syrup, yoghurt and water/milk. Mix and cover overnight in the f ridge. 3. After sitting overnight, divide into bowls and top with a dollop of yoghurt, a drizzle of flaxseed oil and a dusting of cinnamon.
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organic millet and black beluga lentil salad This is the recipe for the ever popular organic millet and black beluga lentil salad that we serve in-store. This is a great salad to take along to a BBQ or picnic and travels well. Economical to prepare and appeals to a lot of people. Millet can be substituted with brown rice or anything similar. INGREDIENTS • 2 cups organic millet or biodynamic rain fed brown rice cooked • 60ml extra virgin organic Australian olive oil • 60ml organic lemon juice • 1/2 cup pepitas • 1 cup organic f rozen peas • 1 medium white onion f inely diced • 2 large carrots peeled and diced • 1 bunch parsley leaves picked and f inely chopped • celtic sea salt • f reshly ground black pepper METHOD 1. When the millet or rice is cooked, spread it over the surface of a large wide bowl and cool for at least 3 hours. 2. Blanch diced carrots and peas and set aside to cool. 3. Once the millet or rice is cooled, combine in a large bowl and pour in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix. 4. Place combined ingredients in the f ridge for 30 minutes so the millet or rice soaks up the dressing. 5. Add the remaining ingredients and gently toss. Taste and add more seasoning if required.
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from THE SMALL FOLK natural playdough Not into store-bought playdough? Neither are we. Check out this kid f riendly, kid approved playdough recipe for a natural, non-toxic alternative. Stores well in a beeswax wrap or a glass jar. INGREDIENTS • • • • • •
2 cups plain flour 1 cup salt 3 tbsp cream of tartar 2 tbsp oil 2 cups boiling water (need an adult for this part) 1 tbsp cacao powder
METHOD 1. Place dry ingredients into a bowl. 2. Stir in wet ingredients. 3. Knead until smooth
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elegance and grace empowered soul
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WITH OVER 140 YEARS OF HISTORY, THE QUAINT LITTLE TOWN OF KALBAR, TUCKED AWAY IN THE SCENIC RIM, HAS WELCOMED TWO BRAND NEW BUSINESSES TO THE BEAUTIFUL 73 EDWARD STREET.
With massive chain retailers spreading like wildf ire, small country town gift shops are far and few these days. Most shoppers now generally looking for large shopping centres sprawling with multiple retailers, small country towns are often forgotten. But in the small country town of Kalbar, one single shop now provides a destination for customers enabling the community to shop local and support small.
“We text each other, then met and discussed our businesses and signed the lease. Jade already had an online store but the dream of opening her own bricks and mortar store never diminished over the years. And I had always loved the beautiful gift stores in other tourist areas around the Scenic Rim and knew that I simply had to give my dreams a shot, and not just say ‘I wish I could’,” says Sarah.
A pretty little gift and beauty shop, Elegance & Grace, owned by Sarah, and Empowered Soul, owned by Jade, met by chance after both spotting a ‘for lease’ sign in the shop window. After the landlord suggested the idea of sharing the shop space, the ladies took a chance and haven’t looked back since.
Deciding to actually open up a brick and mortar shop and signing the lease would turn out to be the easy part. The following month became a race to f it out the entire store. They purchased and painted bookcases, sourced shelving and contacted local suppliers to start ordering stock. Sourcing locally made items was a high priority for Sarah and Jade. “’Keeping it local’ was important not only to us but to help other small business to thrive in our local area. Then we were ready to open, and what can we say, the local support and encouragement was huge!” Sarah exclaims. Sarah of Elegance & Grace offers a range of beautiful gift items and homewares for babies, children and adults. A one-stop shop for the perfect item for your home or for a loved one. Stocking not just your ‘normal’ gifts, Sarah has somehow sourced an amazing array or innovative items. From stainless steel ice-cubes to ‘swag bags’ for helping keep your f ruit and veg f resher for longer, it’s hard not to leave the store without a bag full of loot. Jade of Empowered Soul provides massages, tanning and nail appointments, along with a range of beauty and relaxation products, including DoTERRA Oils. Jade is a qualif ied aromatherapist and uses DoTerra oils to aid in her massages, whilst also offering consultations for patients who need a little extra help healing their bodies in a natural way. Her hilarious personality is an added bonus! “After opening, we were thrilled when other local suppliers came into the store and showed us their creations and shared their talents with us. We have incorporated many more local suppliers into the ranges we currently stock, these include candles, leather work and wood-work items, barb wire creations and paintings.” Every time I drop by their shop, I am amazed at the new range of products they have. With their merchandising on par with larger retailers, nothing feels the same as the last time I visited. I’m like a kid in a candy store walking around in circles. With a truly warm welcome and a big f riendly hug that you normally wouldn’t get walking into K-Mart, these ladies feel more like long lost f riends than two women husting to make a dollar. So next time you’re in Kalbar, stop by and help support these fantastic local businesses. Better yet, shop small this Christmas!
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with HERRMANN HOUSE This is not just a story about some luxurious new accommodation in a cute little historical town. It’s a story of how two little old ladies – (or houses) that came together and now will live on for another 100 years.
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that,” she said. “I save and renovate buildings for a living and love the idea of saving something so old.”
Located in Kalbar on the main street sat a neglected, little cottage that was built before the turn of the century. What was possibly one of the oldest houses in the town, the cottage had a major lean and way too many additions.
And so the project began. At the same time, another historic, farmhouse sat up on a hill about 1.5 kilometres away f rom the town. It too was built around the same time and had the same building features as the cottage in town. Wide horizontal internal VJ’s, the same sharply pitched roof, and the same decorative X shaped features either side of the f ront door.
When the owners Paul and April bought it, they were astounded at how this little house had, an outside tap in the lounge room - “We had two of our builders suggest that she be knocked down as there wasn’t much to salvage” said April. “But I wasn’t going to buy
“We were given the opportunity to save this farmhouse by the owners of many, many decades. It too was empty and way too much of a project for them. The owner’s one condition was to keep the house in Kalbar and restore it back to its original beauty” said April.
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So early this year, the farmhouse was shifted down 1.5km down the road back into the township of Kalbar to join the other original cottage. The new owners had created White Chapel and Black Hall Kalbar over a year previously and wanted to create gorgeous country accommodation for their brides and other visitors to Kalbar. It seemed like the logical choice to have one big beautiful country homestead that could play host to Kalbar’s visitors. And so, the transformation began for the two cottages. They were joined together with a pavilion which became the light and airy outdoor entertaining area. The cottages were rebuilt f rom the ground up to combine all the character of these historic buildings with the luxury of modern country style. A stunning but simple monochromatic theme was used. The walls are soft white and the floors are stained ‘japan black’. There are 3 luxurious king size bedrooms and 1 queen bedroom. Each with their own luxurious ensuites. The bathrooms ooze elegance with marble flooring, Laura Ashley chandeliers, heated towel rails, vintage style baths and walk-in showers. Although maintaining the historic feel, the homestead boasts all the mod cons - like reverse cycle air-conditioning, remote controlled gas f ireplaces, WiFi, Netflix, TVs and Bluetooth sound. The French provincial furnishings could only be described as ‘luxe’. Fur throws, large leaner mirrors and exclusive ‘Hunter’ bathroom products are found throughout.
TOP: KITCHEN OVERLOOKING THE MASTER BEDROOM. BOTTOM: BEFORE AND AFTER RENOVATIONS AT CURRENT LOCATION.
It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to come in the heat of summer or the cold of winter, these houses have it covered with reverse cycle air conditioning, gas f ireplaces and even an outdoor f irepit for evenings under the stars. The feeling inside is cozy, warm and welcoming. This home evokes an era of elegance, and yet, has maintained its country feel. “We are so proud to be able to save these houses and ensure that they bring people together in a beautiful environment for another 100 years” states Paul. “We even named the home after one of the cottage’s Kalbar owners – the Herrmann’s.” It goes to show that no matter how much a building can be forgotten or neglected, there is often something of beauty still left lying inside the walls. These two old country ladies have now been made young again and it is so lovely to have them back in the Kalbar community.
TOP: BEFORE THE RELOCATION. LEFT: HUNTER BATHROOM PRODUCTS.
The age of decadence has returned. INTRODUCING
HERRMANN HOUSE Indulge yourself for a sumptuous night at Kalbar’s new luxury holiday house. Now open and ready to spoil you. For bookings please call 0478 767 046 or email info@herrmannhouse.com.au 37 GEORGE STREET, K ALBAR QLD 4309 0478 767 046 • HERRMANNHOUSE.COM. AU
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BEAUDESERT MARKETFEST Dick Westerman Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
MOUNT ALFORD ARTISAN MARKETS Mount Alford Hall | 9:00am-3:00pm
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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
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BEECHMONT MARKETS
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CANUNGRA 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
Billabong Park | 8:00am-12:00pm
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:30am-1:30pm
WEEKLY EVERY SUNDAY | TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKET Held in the green shed at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:00am-12:00pm
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Mount Alford Artisan Markets | Mount Alford Hall, Reckumpilla Road, Mount Alford Boonah Country Markets | Springleigh Park, Hoya Road, Boonah Kooralbyn RSL Markets | Billabong Park, Salisbury Avenue, Kooralbyn Beaudesert Markerfest | Dick Westerman Park, 2-14 Enterprise Drive, Beaudesert Tamborine Village Markets | Tamborine Memorial Hall, 2760 Waterford Tamborine Road, Tamborine
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market marketscene JANUARY 5th 6th
BEAUDESERT MARKETFEST Dick Westerman Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
TAMBORINE VILLAGE MARKETS Tamborine Memorial Hall | 7:00am-12:00pm
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Beechmont Community Centre | 8:00am-1:00pm
Springleigh Park | 7:00am-12:00pm
Carpark - School, Long Road | 7:00am-1:00pm
Billabong Park | 8:00am-12:00pm
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MARKETS Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:30am-1:30pm
WEEKLY EVERY SUNDAY | TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKET Held in the green shed at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds | 7:00am-12:00pm
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#zeroexploitation with OUTLAND DENIM The “Meghan Markle effect” has had an impact that stretches beyond sales for local label Outland Denim. The “world’s most humanitarian denim brand” has its headquarters tucked away on Tamborine Mountain, but was recently a topic of global discussion following an outing by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Dubbo during which the Duchess donned her “Harriet Black” Outland Denim skinny jeans. In solidarity for the brand’s humanitarian mission, the Duchess donned the staple skinnies a further six times during the tour. The result was not just a rapid increase in sales, but employment opportunities for some 30 vulnerable women in Cambodia in keeping with an expansion of the business across the globe. “We were completely taken aback by the level of interest that the Duchess wearing our denim created,” said Outland Denim founder and CEO James Bartle, who has operated the business for eight years, beginning the enterprise following an encounter with the reality of human traff icking on the streets of Thailand. “The phone started running off the hook, our website traff ic spiked and boxes of Outland Denim jeans started being mailed to people across Australia and the world. The level of community support has also been amazing. People on Tamborine Mountain and the broader Scenic Rim are really proud of their association with Outland Denim.” The immediate effect following the news of the Duchess wearing the jeans was a 3000% website traff ic increase to Outland Denim’s Australian site and about a 948% increase in traff ic to the brand’s global suite of sites. The “Harriet Black” jean also sold out within 24 hours, with a sizeable waitlist for the style growing still. The recruitment process for the new seamstresses is already underway. The business employs women who have experienced situations of exploitation and human traff icking, as well as those prone to other vulnerabilities, such as exclusion due to disability, but the risk of poverty is the key link between them all. After undergoing a training period, the women learn to harness their sewing skills
across each segment of jean construction. In a typical factory situation, women will work on one part for several years, but Outland Denim’s “cross-training” philosophy is designed to ensure each of the women have a covetable artisanal skill set to call their own, while also encouraging them to work through the ranks to become team leaders and expert pattern cutters. Outland has created a clean, bright training and production facility in Cambodia from where they manage manufacturing operations and oversee the holistic care of their staff through wage, career progression, and personal development initiatives such as education in English, women’s and infant health, and self-defence. This sort of human-f irst prof its-second social enterprise business model has become increasingly relevant since the widely publicised Rana Plaza disaster of 2013, which saw more than 1000 Bangladeshi garment workers perish a fte r a fa c to r y co lla p s e d . Th is ex p o s e d t h e fa s hi on in du str y ’s hidden history of exploitation to the world and galvanised a large portion of the global community behind a “fashion revolution” championing worker rights and better pay and conditions for workers in developing countries who make heavily discounted clothes for prominent clothing chains across the globe. “Meghan choosing to wear Outland Denim once is a reflection of alignment with our values,” says Bartle. “She has been quite outspoken about matters of social justice and women’s empowerment in the past, so clearly our brand resonates for her beyond the comfort of our jeans. It’s her subtle, dignif ied way of saying she cares about the work we are doing.” Outland Denim’s jeans are crafted from premium European denim and are designed to last more than several seasons for both men and women. The company is committed to sourcing the most ethically and environmentally sound raw materials, f rom organic cotton pocket linings to recycled packaging, and invests in ensuring its entire supply chain sits in alignment with the world’s best practices. Outland was recently named as one of six f inalists in the Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Award and was earlier this year awarded an A+ rating in the Ethical Fashion Report published by Baptist World Aid. It is Australia’s f irst B Corporation® denim brand.
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LUCY IN BLUEJAY RELAXED SKINNY/HIGH-RISE JEAN $229.90 | WALTAR WHITE BLOUSE $40 | HAND BLOCK BESPOKE FELT HAT STARTING FROM $220
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KOMAROV WOMAN DRESS $99.50 | HAND BLOCK BESPOKE FELT HAT STARTING FROM $220 | BOOTS MODEL’S OWN
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with ANDREW HUGHES
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Remember to stay hydrated inside and out. Keeping your body temperature cool has a huge effect on your hair.
Welcome to the next edition of this amazing magazine highlighting some amazing things to see and do in the Scenic Rim.
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will give a beautiful spring/summer look with very little effort again. Volume is a great way to avoid your hair getting oily at the roots as it won’t be touching the scalp which is one of the places where we all, unfortunately, in this heat, get a little sweaty. For you curly-haired people out there, moisture is the key for hair before you go into the hotter temperatures. Ask your stylist for a few ideas when you’re in there chair as we love to share 2-3 different looks on each style.
As the weather warms and the humidity rises, I would love to share some tips and tricks to help you through the next few months.
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The most important thing in our climate is to make sure our hair is in the best condition it can be. To achieve this, regular trims are a must! As professionals, we recommend between 5 and 8 weeks maximum as this will help reduce the hair splitting, which slows down the chances of the humidity getting into the hair.
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Finish your going out hair with a heat tool (using protection) as this will seal the cuticle down, in turn, slowing down the process of the humidity getting inside the hair. Also, there are accessories such as donuts for hair to create a few different buns or messy top knots styles. Make life simple by splitting hair into a few sections 2,3,4, work on each section taking away the drama of having lots of hair to deal with.
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There are lots of products out there to help with humidity. As always, check with your professional as they can recommend exactly what you need f rom oils, to leave in conditioners and anti-humidity hairsprays. For all you swimmers, beach babes and outdoor people out there, use products with sunscreens. Most professional brands will stock a suitable product for your hair containing sunscreen.
As a hairdresser working in Australia over the years, I f ind something as simple as a good chat with a stylist who knows your hair best is always the way to go. The topics I always talk to my clients about are semi-permanent colours to help with the condition, treatments on a regular basis and oils which are now super lightweight. Remember to stay hydrated inside and out. Keeping your body temperature cool has a huge effect on your hair.
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A few style ideas to get your hair out of the way start with a little preparation. Prep the hair with a mouse and apply before blow-drying as this helps to make the hair manageable. This will make it easier to braid your hair and also makes it easy to pin up. A softer hair-down idea is to braid your hair (dry) then iron the braid. This
Happy styling!
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1. Apple & Radish, Beeswax Wraps set of 4, $29.95, www.apple-radish.com 2. Beautiful Batches, Soap Gift Box set of 4, $32, www.beautifulbatches.myshopify.com 3. The Picnic Parlour, fairtrade Christmas decorations, starting f rom $8, www.thepicnicparlour.com 4. Apple & Radish, Washable Makeup Remover Rounds set of 14 + washbag, $19.95, www. apple-radish.com 5. The Picnic Parlour, Summertime Dress by Kay Lorraine, $90, www.thepicnicparlour.com 6. Petticoat Princess, Tutus in assorted colours, $49.95, www.petticoatprincess.com.au 7. Elegance & Grace, Chasing Tiff Earrings, starting f rom $15, 73 Edward Street, Kalbar 8. Summerland Camels, Camel Milk Skincare saturated with vital immune and potent anti-aging proteins to soothe and rejuvenate your skin, Body Cream, $38 (300ml), www.summerlandcamels.com.au 9. Empowered Soul, doTerra Oils, starting f rom $29, www.jademareecook.com.au 10. Wish Hair Studio, ghd Hair Dryer, $220, www.wishhairstudio.com.au 10. The Clean Living Clinic, MYtinsel Sparkle Gift Pack, $56.40, www.thecleanlivingclinic.com.au 12. Country Scene Magazine, 12-month subscription delivered, $24, www.countryscene.com.au Dec|Jan 2019
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gardening with BEC RIDLEY When we sat down to work out what we were going to grow at Chantilly Farm, why did we choose to grow tomatoes? We had heard that the owners f rom 20 years ago had had great success with growing tomatoes. We couldn’t ignore that, so we went with what worked. And let’s be honest, we knew we would enjoy picking them. Watching the little green gems turn to red jewels is magical and sharing that is even better. Children come to Chantilly farm to pick their own tomatoes straight f rom the vine. Filling their paper brown bag and eating them as they drive away. The important principles we stick to in growing tomatoes are ‘no spray’ and the old-school tradition of letting f ruit self-ripen on the vine. Whenever I’m in the tomato vines, I always imagine myself alongside traditional European tomato growers wishing I knew their secrets. I want to share with you some of our secrets. How do we manage to grow our beautiful, juicy, flavoursome red tomatoes? Firstly, it’s not one magic secret; we do lots of little things during the growing period. But two of the most important and simplest things to remember are soil building and water.
soil Before we even thought about getting tomatoes into the soil, we had to feed the nutrients into the soil. Poo! Lots of poo! Turning it through, letting it ferment while doing its magic for the soil. We also chose to plant in places that were originally home to discarded old lettuce (piled 1 meter high) and food scraps. Once turned back into the soil, this provided a great natural fertiliser.
water One of the easiest, yet most forgotten or overdone thing you can do when growing tomatoes is overwatering. Too little results in small f ruit lacking in flavour. Too much,
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and your beautiful juicy tomatoes will start splitting. Trust me, you can basically love your tomatoes to death with overwatering. People can get extremely excited when f ruit appears and think the plants need watering every day. Unfortunately, this normally results in f ruit splitting on the vine or in your hand as you pick it. At Chantilly farm, we try and water every second day. This lets the plants dry out and helps to prevent root rot. Beyond these basics, one of the most important strategies we use is companion planting. It’s basically growing plants that benef it each other together. Between each tomato plant, we plant a basil herb and between every f ive (six was too many, four was not enough) we plant marigolds. These companion plants deter pests f rom our tomatoes, giving them the time they need to grow delicious f ruit. As the plants become bigger, we have tried many ways to tie up, string up and stake out tomatoes. After many failures, the most successful way we have discovered here at Chantilly Farm is to string up our tomatoes. It’s as simple as it sounds; we use string (hot pink brickies string to be exact) tied f rom the roof, down to the plant. As the plant grows we gently wrap the string around the plant, encouraging the two main stems to grow. Gently! At 1m, we start the electrolysing - the fancy word to describe taking leaves off the plant’s stems. This provides great airflow and also allows the plant to focus on growing f ruit, worrying less about diverting energy into growing additional leaves. And our favourite family meal with tomatoes as the hero? While I’d love to leave you with an amazing recipe here, the reality is that although we have approximately 1500 tomato plants at Chantilly Farm, I don’t think a single tomato has made it up to the house yet. With six kids who pick tomatoes straight f rom the vine, it’s more a case of Paddock to mouth than Paddock To Plate.
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vegetables Artichoke Asian Greens Beans Beetroot Cabbage Capsicum Carrot Cauliflower Choko Cucumber Dill Eggplant Fennel Ginger Kale Kohlrabi Leek Lettuce Melon Okra Parsnip Potato Pumpkin Radish Rosella Silverbeet Spring Onion Sweet Corn Sweet Potato Taro Tomato Zucchini
herbs Basil Chives Coriander Dill Marjoram Oregano Rosemary Sage Thyme
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with KAY TOMMERUP
How did you and Mr Tommerup meet? Dave & I met at the Rathdowney dance, 24 years ago! I was 17 years old and regularly came to the country dances on my own f rom home at Capalaba. I had grown up going to the dances with my family; a blanket under the benches was my bed on most Saturday nights as a little girl, while my parents danced the night away. On this occasion, Dave & I were introduced by my cousin, whom I had come to the dance with that night. I always thought I would marry a country boy, despite living at Capalaba and working in an off ice in Brisbane. Just something about those working man hands! Dave was so shy when we f irst met and I’m constantly amazed by how easily he chats to our visitors now. Dave & I just clicked f rom the moment we met. To be able to live and work together every day on this amazing property with our kids is a privileged way to live our lives. When did the farm f irst open? Dave’s ancestors were the f irst selectors of this property and its been in the family since 1874. Our children are the 6th generation of this family to live on this beautiful property and Dave & I are so proud to be able to share our farm and the family history with our visitors, whilst preserving the property for our children. Our farm-stay houses were built in 1888, so for guests staying on the farm, they are able to really immerse themselves in the history of
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the farm and Dave’s family’s life here. What is Tommerup’s Dairy Farm? Tommerup’s Dairy Farm is a working dairy farm, albeit a micro dairy, that also offers farm stay accommodation and a truly unique paddock to plate experience for our guests. From the milking and the daily feeding routine, our guests are able to experience what’s it’s like to be dairy farmers. Dave & I involve our guests in the activities, share stories of the family history and also give a very personal insight into why and how we do what we do. We feel it’s really important to connect with our guests and hopefully, through that connection, they will see a higher value in the farming industry. With only 2 farm stay houses on our property, we can still offer very personal service and a really genuine farm experience. Our guests are also able to purchase produce directly f rom our farm through our Farm Larder. We stock our pasture raised veal, milk-fed pork, grass-fed lamb, open range eggs and soon, our new range of dairy products handcrafted right here on the farm will also be available to our guests. What does it mean to you to be part of Eat Local Week and Eat Local Scenic Rim and how does it benef it you? We open our farm to visitors during Eat Local Week and I love watching families just enjoy being here. They just soak up everything about the farm. They want to know all about our lives, our animals and our farm produce. I always say it’s a backstage pass to our farm and it truly is. It’s a day where visitors can explore and enjoy our farm whilst learning all about farm life. Eat Local Week has helped us to have conf idence in our farm produce. We’ve developed working relationships with a number of people in the food industry and through these relationships, we’ve been able to diversify our business further and add greater value to our products. The whole Eat Local movement is such a boost for producers who choose to be part of it. There’s a real sense of pride within the group, not only for our own products but for other producers and the region itself. I believe Eat Local will continue to grow as more producers realise the value of joining in and the general public sees a higher value in knowing where their food comes f rom. It’s an exciting time for food producers in the Scenic Rim and we’re very proud to be part of Eat Local Week and Eat Local Scenic Rim. How important is it to you that Tommerups is a family run business? The history of this family property guides us in all our decisions for the farm and our family. We discuss all of our business decisions and have done since they were quite young. We’ve always felt that we’re a team and every big decision is going to have an effect on everyone in the team. I think our kids are quite mature for their age and have learnt so much already about running a business and working hard to achieve your dreams. Our aim is to leave this property in a better state both f inancially and environmentally for our children to carry it on in whatever way they aspire to. The possibilities are endless and we hope that we’ve shown them that anything is possible if you truly believe in it. It doesn’t matter if they choose not to carry on the dairy, so long as they choose something they love – we hope they will enjoy raising their families here as much as we have. Any big plans for the farm in the future? Our next big project is the development of our own on-farm Creamery. We are proud to supply Norco and will continue to do so, but are looking forward to making our own unique dairy products right here on the farm. You can be sure that the products will reflect the history of our farm and the quality we strive for in all that we do.
It’s been something we’ve talked about for a long time and although we’ve been very lucky to have had cheese made for us by some very talented cheesemakers in the past. We’re really looking forward to our products being handcrafted here on the family property. I’m able to bring in some of the skills I learnt from my family for this project and I’m excited that this project will meld my family history and Dave’s as well. Keeping the dairy viable for the future is important to our family and I’m proud to be a dairy farmer. It’s something I feel really passionate about and knowing that we’re creating an appropriate value for the work that goes into producing our milk is really important to me. What does an average day look like for you? My ‘off ice’ is a pretty spectacular place and I love what I do. My work day usually starts around 6am with off ice work and then outside to feed the menagerie of animals when Dave arrives back f rom the dairy with the milk for the calves, lambs and pigs. Feeding usually takes around an hour or so depending on how caught up I get chatting to the animals or trying to get that perfect Insta photo. When guests are here, the feeding routine can take up to 3 hours, but it’s lovely to be able to share that time and let the guests experience the joy of working on a farm. At the moment, I’m also doing a lot of experimenting with dairy products, so that now forms part of my regular routine too. If Dave needs a hand with farm jobs, I’m his willing helper and I share days with Harry, our son, to help Dave at the dairy when we have guests. By late afternoon it’s back to the bottle feeding time again. I usually end up back in the off ice after feeding and in between cooking dinner. My workday generally f inishes with off ice work taking up my time until around 10pm. We usually take 4 days holiday each year but we’re trying really hard this year to ‘get a life’. Striking a work-life balance with 3 different businesses rolled into one is something that we struggle with constantly, but I love what I do and honestly, I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. Dec|Jan 2019
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