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Hemp home THE SUSTAINABLE ABODE SHRINKING POWER BILLS

Waterfront living NAUTICAL THEME PLAYS ON LOCATION

Grandchildren’s paradise BEAUTIFUL GARDEN RE-BUILD

Woodland wonderland CUTE AND COSY BABY NURSERY

Contemporary charm SIGNATURE PIECES POP AGAINST NEUTRALS

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FEATURE HOME Industrial and minimalist charm

16 Shopping inspiration:

Metallic glamour

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Artisan pieces

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Sustainable home made from hemp 27 Nursery wonderland

Woodland characters and timber accents

31 Feng Shui

Inviting positive chi into your home

36 Autumn colour trends

Decadent hues with a modern twist

39 FEATURE HOME Nautical-themed living 46 Tile trends

Rustic retro ambience and industrial style

48 Bulb planting

Plan your spring bulb show

51 FEATURE GARDEN

Luscious gardens and rolling lawns 60 Home chickens

Top tips for keeping happy chooks

61 Recipes

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Preserving and pickling with nature’s bounty

27 Nursery Wonderland Picture: Holly Curtis

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Welcome Transcending their functional state, homes are places of pure magic.

As you look a little deeper you will find kitchens to be inviting hubs of pleasure and nourishment. Bedrooms become cosy havens of restoration and rejuvenation.

Bathrooms are your ticket to a tranquil getaway. Then meander outside into the garden, a land of whimsy and delight.

Whether we would like to admit it or not, our homes are so much more than just shelter. They represent our hopes, dreams and everyday lives. The key to planning the perfect home for you is to focus on just that — you.

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The myriad of home and garden inspiration can be a double-edged sword for many — providing ideas, but overwhelmingly so. Sifting through the rubble to find gems is as simple as staying true to your own personal style.

The Batey family has done just that, building a home with neutral tones and unique pieces of furniture to complement the family’s everyday lifestyle.

Not all of us are fortunate enough to start with a blank canvas. After a small tornado tore its way through Marg Stothart’s backyard, she decided to turn a heap of damage into a lot of gain. Marg built an open, grandchild-friendly paradise — which reflected her stage in life.

From designing a welcoming nursery for your little bundle of joy, to saving money by creating a sustainable home, to renovating a home to complement a waterfront location, this issue provides plenty of inspiration.

Happy homemaking!

Damita Lamont Editor

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Editor Damita Lamont Phone 5820 3183 Writers Sharon Wright Emma Carinci Taylah Burrows Sub-editors Wendy Russell Sandy Lloyd Lisa Anderson Monique Preston

Graphic design Teresa Crifo Photographers Ray Sizer Holly Curtis Julie Mercer Digital editor Lance Simpson Advertising manager Jamie Gilbert Phone 5820 3184 Cover Ros and Rohan Batey’s Shepparton home.

Picture: Holly Curtis Story page 8.

Published by Shepparton News PO Box 204, Shepparton, Victoria 3632. (03) 5831 2312

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A SHEPPARTON FAMILY HAS ADDED SIGNATURE STYLING PIECES TO A NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTE TO CREATE A PERFECT LIVING SPACE. STORY: SHARON WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: HOLLY CURTIS

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Lustrous timber pieces and rich fabric chairs in the living area were sourced from Empire Trading’s closing down sale.

Purchased from Target and displayed with other decorative pieces, this cute carved timber rabbit proves style is affordable.

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A neutral colour theme indoors is complemented by the use of natural materials outside, including stacker stone and pebbles. “We’ve tried to get the balance right so one area flows through to the next.” — Ros Batey

Ros Batey with Maggy, one of the family’s two dogs.

ROS AND ROHAN BATEY’S new home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Shepparton’s golf course precinct is in stark contrast to the first home they built in the late 1990s.

That property was all about period style with bold feature walls, ceiling roses, dado walls and a timber kitchen with dark benchtops.

Their new home, completed almost two years ago, has a neutral colour palette against a backdrop of oak timber flooring with unique pieces of furniture and accessories carefully chosen to create a haven for themselves and their two children, Brianna, 19, and Ethan, 15.

Ros said she didn’t want too much colour in the fixtures, preferring instead to allow individual items to form the contemporary but classic style, ensuring it would stay on trend for years to come.

The living area at the heart of the home has high ceilings, square set cornices and a galley-style kitchen, creating an industrial warehouse feel.

Sheer linen drapes in the living area add softness to the clean lines and feature lighting — including three glass pendants hung at different heights in one corner — makes a statement as well as emitting an ambient glow at night.

The couple was heavily involved in the design process, taking a standard Hotondo Homes design and working closely with building designer Paul Martin to achieve a practical family home.

A pitched roof was altered to create an angled architectural-style roofline, and external walls were expanded to the eave-line to maximise floor space.

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A relatively new product, MasterWall, lightweight foam finished with a protective fibreglass coating and topped with Dulux AcraTex render, was used to clad the exterior, which Rohan said had multiple benefits.

“We wanted a brick render look and this product was far cheaper than laying bricks and rendering them. And the house is thermally efficient despite having large areas of glass,” Rohan said.

The paint colour — half-strength Sierra Snow — is a shade of white that contrasts with panels of grey-tone stacker stone and stainless steel slat gates near the home’s entrance, a welcoming portico flanked by soaring pylons.

Internal walls were reconfigured to accommodate the family’s needs and careful attention to detail was paid to all aspects of the finishes.

Recessed wall alcoves house televisions in the living and theatre rooms, adding to the streamlined feel of the home, and a butler’s pantry ensures the kitchen remains uncluttered.

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This photo: Glass storage jars were sourced from discount stores in Shepparton.

Right: Black and white photos of iconic European destinations taken on a family holiday have been framed and displayed in the master bedroom.

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The large backyard features a sparkling in-ground pool and a nearby paved area, filled with pebbles and aged copper fire pit, is the perfect winter gathering place.

Rohan’s plan to build an outdoor bar changed when he decided it was more practical to create an area nearer to where guests come through the home.

A built-in fridge, shelving for glasses and a smoked grey mirrored glass splashback are incorporated in an area previously allocated for a linen press and effectively creates a separate room.

The family bathroom is all white apart from a decadent mother-of-pearl finish feature wall of miniature tiles reflecting tones of grey, brown and copper, while the ensuite tiles are also white, but with contrasting grout.

“Using contrasting grout was something I’d seen in a magazine and thought looked really good,” Ros said.

“It would have been too clinical with white tiles and white grout. The tilers thought we were mad but when it was done they loved the final finish.”

The couple gained inspiration from home shows and magazines and admit that while their decorating preferences are very different they can usually reach a compromise.

One thing they did agree on was taking a “well-earned break” from decision making and chose to live in the home for an extended period before buying furniture and accessories.

“We were so involved with the design and building process that we had reached saturation point and couldn’t make decisions about the interior styling,” Ros said.

“We needed to live in the home and get a feel for it before we could do that.” v

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GIVE YOUR HOME A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH METALLIC PIECES. FROM PRACTICAL TO DECORATIVE ITEMS, YOU’RE SURE TO FIND SOMETHING TO CATCH AND REFLECT THE LIGHT AROUND THE ROOM. METALLIC ELEMENTS DO NOT REQUIRE A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE ESTABLISHED THEME OF A ROOM — THE SLIGHT ACCENT OF METALLIC IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CREATE A POINT OF INTEREST.

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1. Wall Clock, Grove Interiors, $299. 2. Hanging light fitting, Ishka, Shepparton, $120. 3. Tea 4 Two set, Sel’s Gifts & Decor, $44.95.

4. Candle holder, (candle not included) Nixon + Maude, $13.95. 5. Candelabra, Sel’s Gifts & Decor, $69.95.

6. Storage jars, Pinch of Salt, (small) $19.95, (medium) $24.95, (large) $29.95. 7. Aluminium bowl centrepiece set, Nixon + Maude, $211.50.

8. Desk Lamp, Pinch of Salt, $139.95. 9. Copper candle, Nixon + Maude, $69.95. 10. Kettle, Harris Scarfe, Shepparton, $99.95.

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THE ART OF ARTISAN BECAUSE AN ARTISAN IS A ‘SKILLED CRAFTSPERSON,’ YOU HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY AND CREATIVITY TO SELECT UNIQUE ITEMS WHICH EVOKE TRADITIONAL STYLE AND CHARM.

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1. Serving trays, Sabac On High, (small) $14, (large) $24. 2. Decorative Pillow (square), Ishka, Shepparton, $29.95. 3. Decorative Pillow (round), Ishka, Shepparton, $39.95. 4. H O M E blocks, Sabac On High, $32.70 set. 5. Canister, Sabac On High, $31. 6. Lantern, Sel’s Gifts & Decor, $105.

7. Basket, Sel’s Gifts & Decor, $29.95. 8. Serving board, Pinch of Salt, $79.95. 9. Multi-purpose baskets, Pinch of Salt, (bought in a set of three – largest not photographed): $299 for set of three. 10. Macrame plant hanger, Sel’s Gifts & Decor, $24.95. 11. Lamp, Ishka, Shepparton, $120.

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Reclaim and REGENERATE A BLEND OF NATURAL MATERIALS HAS CREATED A UNIQUE AND SUSTAINABLE HOME. STORY EMMA CARINCI PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE MERCER

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Neil and Sandy Garrett have used natural materials to create their sustainable home in Violet Town.

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Windows are double glazed for insulation and heat reduction. Glass in the clerestory windows comes from the fridge doors of an old supermarket, making them highly energy efficient.

Hemp-lime can be dyed with a natural oxide and left exposed to create an intriguing pattern.

AN ALTERNATIVELY DESIGNED home in Violet Town will mean smaller electricity bills for Neil and Sandy Garrett.

While it is not obvious on the surface, the house was constructed with sustainability and the environment in mind, and it has an unconventional building element.

“We wanted to build a sustainable house using natural materials,” Neil said.

The use of hemp-lime composite to build all exterior walls and some interior walls is the most unique feature of the home.

“The (hemp-lime) walls are highly insulative because they’re thick … the house stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.”

Neil and Sandy’s home is the first one built using hemp-lime to be completed in Victoria.

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An efficient Euro Fireplace re-burns waste gases and does not generate smoke.

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Handmade red gum benchtops.

Above: These large ceiling fans cost an estimated $5 per year to run.

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<< 23 The hemp-lime material, known as hempcrete, is comprised of the inner woody core of the hemp plant and a lime-based binder.

Hempcrete is rodent proof, provides good insulation and thermal mass and is highly breathable, eliminating condensation build-up and subsequent mould.

“The most important element of hemp-lime is that it is low carbon use both in itself and in the process of making it,” Neil said.

Describing himself as a “serial owner-builder”, Neil is no stranger to testing out new products and has previously built four homes in Victoria using conventional and alternative methods, including mud brick.

The couple has long been interested in experimenting with materials to construct their homes.

“We’ve always been a bit alternative,” Sandy said.

After purchasing the 2.4 ha block, Neil and Sandy built a large shed to live in for two years while their sustainable home was under construction.

Even the shed was built to be sustainable, and was fitted with 4.2 kW solar panels on the roof.

“We generate more energy than we use so every quarter we receive credit from our energy company,” Sandy said.

The house faces north and is designed with large windows to maximise the sun’s warmth in winter and has wide eaves to minimise its penetration in summer.

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The floor is made of concrete to better regulate temperature, and bamboo floorboards, a natural resource that is kind to the environment.

Clerestory windows and north-facing windows in all rooms maximise ventilation, moderate the temperature on warmer days and ensure light switches get less of a workout.

“Ventilation is important in sustainability … the clerestory windows allow hot air that rises to go out and cool air from the south (the back of the house) can come in.”

Neil said sustainable living was not just about the products used and orientation of the house but also about using materials that were sustainable and did not require much energy in their production and transport.

“I buy some second-hand or reject materials, that way you’re not buying materials that are made for you so you’re not adding to the energy requirements.”

Although recycled pieces have minor flaws, they function perfectly and from Neil’s perspective, “add character to the house”.

While sustainable homes are often more costly to build, Neil said they offered ongoing savings and intelligent design was not necessarily expensive.

“It’s more expensive to build an energy-efficient home but it’s cheaper to live in,” he said.

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WONDERLAND FOR

JACK’S NURSERY STORY TAYLAH BURROWS PHOTOGRAPHY HOLLY CURTIS

Without knowing the gender of her then-unborn child, Kialla mother of four Carla Gilbert created a woodland wonderland nursery for her impending arrival.

Tree branches and stumps, timber furniture, woodland creatures and little treasures adorn baby Jack’s nursery, highlighting the woodland trend Carla said she chose after looking at nursery examples online.

The gender-neutral room was decorated by Carla and her daughters, Emma, 10, Leila, 8 and Molly, 4, who Carla said would notice items while out shopping and say it would suit the woodland theme.

A creative woman at heart, Carla made many of the decorations in the nursery from recycled and new items.

Carla said her girls were very much a part of the decorating effort. If they had not helped create something they had either helped design or place items in the room.

Eldest daughter Emma chose the colours that would eventually complement the room once the baby arrived — dusty pink for a girl or navy for a boy.

Some sentimental furnishings border the room including a wooden change table Carla’s dad made 10 years ago in the lead-up to the birth of her and husband Jamie’s first daughter, and the cot all three of their daughters have shared.

A cradle originally owned by the family of a friend of Molly’s sits in the room and has held babies from two other families before finding a home in the Gilbert household.

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Carla Gilbert brought her newborn son Jack home from hospital to a beautifully decorated nursery.

Picture: Lisa Nardella Photography

Above left: The change table in the corner of the room was made by Carla Gilbert’s dad 10 years ago for her first-born daughter, Emma.

Above middle: Carla Gilbert created bunting and a swing with an owl and bird from her Christmas decorations and a moose from Kiddy Culture to hang above the window to complement the nursery’s woodland theme.

Above right: A family picture captured while Carla Gilbert was pregnant sits above the change table with a book and other decorative items. << 27 Carla’s thriftiness shines through with the use of recycled and rehomed items including a side table and re-stained chair purchased from two different Vinnies shops.

Books and toys previously owned by each of Carla’s three daughters have been handed down and are spread throughout the nursery for baby number four.

Carla said she hadn’t thrown anything out, and had instead kept everything in storage.

The mother of four had complications throughout her pregnancy, which forced her to give up working in favour of taking things easy.

She said decorating the room kept her mind off the issues affecting her pregnancy, and keeping the gender of her child unknown made for a happy surprise.

A cot, shared by each Gilbert daughter, has been passed down for Jack to use. Carla Gilbert said the cot hadn’t left the house.

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CREATING POSITIVE ENERGY

with Feng Shui FENG SHUI IS MORE than just strategically placing certain objects and colours around the home.

“If you’re receiving all good energy you have a greater opportunity to be the best you can be,” she said.

Shepparton naturopath and Feng Shui master Melynda Munro said Feng Shui went a lot deeper than most people thought.

“Feng Shui can help to create an environment so you can reach your potential.

“Feng Shui is an ancient, mathematical art and science of understanding how energy flows, how to utilise energy, how to build energy and how to dissipate unwanted energy,” she said.

“A lot of people say they don’t believe in Feng Shui, but belief isn’t necessary, energy is either flowing or it is not,” Melynda said.

With her Feng Shui magnetic Luopan compass and the birth date and time of her clients, Melynda helps individuals invite positive chi, the Chinese word for energy, into their lives.

“It (Luopan) has many rings on it, which relate to different formulas,” Melynda said.

Inviting positive chi into your home CLUTTER: If you have too much stuff you may not be able to invite anything new in to your life because you have no room for it.

“There are many formulas I apply to a building.”

MOVING HOUSES: The more often you move the less energy you can hold, but to never move is equally as stagnating — energy cannot move at all.

Melynda said every formula she used had something to do with the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

NEGATIVE OBJECTS: Be mindful of not bringing anything negative into your home — such as particular posters or tv programs.

Most people subscribe to black hat Feng Shui Melynda said, which does not explore the depth and complexity of traditional Feng Shui.

COLOURS: Be careful of using strong colours (strong red and large areas of black), they can have an aggressive and depressive effect.

Because Feng Shui is based on the five elements, anything can be used to invite positive chi, not just cultural Chinese symbols and objects.

OPENINGS: Make sure houses have enough doors and windows, but not too many because you won’t be able to settle.

Traditional Feng Shui can determine the most chi-welcoming layout of a building in construction, and how to utilise space in an already established building, but it first relies on how energy flows on the land.

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DECADENT AUTUMN HUES WITH MODERN TWIST A fusion of modern and heritage colours is the autumn trend for interiors. Combine deep and decadent traditional hues with a splash of brighter colours — to re-energise them.

A collection of luxurious browns, earthy greens and salmon pink feature in the Dulux 2016 autumn colour palette celebrating a return to fine craftsmanship and detail, with minimalism nowhere to be seen.

Taking its cues from Steampunk references and merging with modern design, the Future Past trend celebrates a new version of the old.

Bree Leech & Heather Nette King for Dulux Colour Trends 2016 — Future Past palette. Photographer: Lisa Cohen

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<< 35 Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr said the key hues of autumn, including Dulux Pickled, Pretty Primrose and Loose Leather, revealed an underlying earthy palette with a refreshing colourful twist.

“The 2016 autumn palette can be seen to comprise stronger hues, but don’t be afraid to add a darker colour into your home,” Andrea said.

“The warmth these colours can add will transform any space and make it feel more inviting and snug, creating a cosy room to cocoon in during the colder seasons.”

Bold patterns and luxurious accessories are complementary to the colour scheme, and to achieve the Future Past trend, balance the autumn colours with antiques, heirlooms and décor in a modern setting.

“Strong blues and indigo elements work especially well with the 2016 autumn palette. For a more neutral scheme, these colours can be accessorised with stark white items to achieve a striking contrast,” Andrea said.

“For those wishing to achieve a more subtle look, the autumn hues can also be incorporated in smaller volumes.

Use one of the colours and then layer accessories incorporating natural colours, such as whites and neutrals, to counter-balance the darker wall colour.” v

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A FAMILY WITH LINKS IN MELBOURNE AND THE GOULBURN VALLEY HAS FOUND AND RENOVATED THE PERFECT WATERFRONT MEETING PLACE. STORY SHARON WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE MERCER

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RESEMBLING A GRAND ocean-going vessel with timber decks, curved railing and round porthole-style windows, this striking home pays homage to its waterfront location.

The owners have just spent their first summer there and are part-way through a tasteful renovation that has so far involved a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen and the addition of homewares crafted from natural materials to create a relaxed holiday feel.

Named The Lake House, the owners describe the interior of the home as an eclectic mix of styles and finishes.

The original yellow and blue colour theme was replaced by a crisp white decor that contrasts with the existing dark blue windows to retain the connection to the water.

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<< 41 Care has been taken to ensure the furniture is practical as well as beautiful; cane chests provide valuable storage and double as coffee and bedside tables and a curved glass brick wall, once popular with designers, has been modernised by adding a custom-made round hardwood timber table to suit the space.

Natural materials dominate, including timber beds, again with built-in storage, linen bedding draped with fabric throws, an old rice container used as a magazine rack and wooden and rattan decorator pieces.

The existing flooring — white tiles on the ground floor and hessian-look carpet upstairs — blends perfectly with the fresh paintwork and furniture.

Timber decking allows the occupants to relax outdoors in the white Adirondack chairs or dine at the timber table, shaped to resemble a paddleboard and sourced from Early Settler in Shepparton.

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Two of the upstairs bedrooms have round porthole-style windows.

The owner plans to find cushions that will fill the spaces at night and be decorative soft furnishings on the beds by day.

The deck enjoys water views and the owners said it feels like actually being on a boat, especially in the evening when magnificent sunsets monopolise the sky.

An 80-year-old palm features in the garden and a sloping walkway providing access to the water has been edged with thick rope in keeping with the nautical theme. v

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WOW THE NBN IS HERE SHEPPARTON AND MOOROOPNA You may have heard that the National Broadband Network has arrived in your area. You might have some questions about what this means to you and how to get connected. The good news is we can have you up and running with as little fuss as possible.

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Modern Vintage

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TOP TILE TRENDS

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Rustic retro ambience and a softened industrial look are top design trends for the next 12 months according to Beaumont Tiles.

people have moved away from conformity and want to make a statement through their homes.

Another look that is gaining attention internationally is shaped tiles, as Italian manufacturers push the design boundaries into hexagons and chevron patterns putting a high end boutique look at the fingertips of the average Australian home owner.

“With all the remarkable structured, textured and three-dimensional tiles to choose from, renovators can succeed in designing a harmonious organic look without needing the bold confidence to go out of their comfort zone.”

Beaumont Tiles communications and design specialist Christie Wood said 2016 would be the ‘coming of age’ year for all renovators with new tile developments and technology making amazing tiles incredibly affordable.

Modern vintage

“Australians have gradually been moving to a more organic design feel,” Christie said.

“While we’ve seen the upper spectrum of designer homes embrace brave designs for many years, it’s not generally adopted by the average home owner.

“We expect this to change dramatically in 2016 and that’s because

Old classic styles are given a re-focused modern perspective, with a worn rustic look.

Look for mixed patterning from past eras and retro styles, such as a glazed brick look, mottled or crackle detail, with timber and bricks.

Natural and industrial This trend features soft timbers with an industrial look teamed with a hybrid concrete/metallic rust effect. Timber and concrete are synonymous

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Colour trends

with industrial styles and here we see distressed, weathered, salvaged wood, painted or patterned timber in trending colours and metallic slithers in wood plank format.

Structure Playing with shadow and light, rather than colour and pattern, threedimensional visually tactile tiles are trending, with designs that can be applied in a myriad of formations to create a personalised look.

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with hints of green and undertones of metallic.

Also trending is a 70s-inspired colour palette and patterns with soft and muted colours.

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Traditionally square or rectangles, tile shapes are evolving further into hexagons and chevron designs.

The standard larger tile of 600 mm x 600 mm is blossoming to a

This means renovators can still choose a safe colour, such as white in the bathroom, but add depth and flare through shaped backdrops.

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PLAN YOUR SPRING

bulb show now Now is the perfect time to plant and grow bulbs for a beautiful spring garden.

Lynne McCartney from Billabong Garden Complex Shepparton said spring flowering bulbs were best planted from mid March and onwards into autumn.

Each bulb should be planted, as a general rule, three times the size of the bulb deep and one size of the bulb apart in well drained soil.

Lynne said whether bulbs were planted in the sun or the shade depended on the type but most preferred dappled shade under deciduous trees.

After planting and filling in the hole, Lynne said fertiliser should be sprinkled on top of the ground to provide extra nutrients to the bulbs.

She said fertiliser should not come into contact with the bulb, because this risked burning new roots as they grew.

Lynne said only if it was a very dry winter should bulbs be watered, and only sparingly, until they came up; then they could be watered regularly.

Once the bulbs have stopped flowering, Lynne said watering should be stopped and the leaves allowed to die down naturally so that all the nutrients from the leaves went down into the bulb for next year.

Lynne said daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths and tulips were more likely to grow and bloom in the Shepparton climate, and although some gardeners suggested refrigerating tulip bulbs before planting, she does not think it is necessary. v

Lynneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tips for planting bulbs: Make sure you plant the bulbs the right way up, ensuring the roots are facing down.

For a splash of colour throughout your home, plant bulbs in pots, they make a great display.

To keep bulbs cool during summer be sure to cover the soil with mulch.

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DELIGHTFUL GARDEN

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WHEN A SMALL TORNADO SEVERELY DAMAGED HER DROUGHT-AFFECTED GARDEN EIGHT YEARS AGO MARG STOTHART DECIDED TO REBUILD AN OPEN, GRANDCHILD-FRIENDLY PARADISE. STORY TAYLAH BURROWS PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE MERCER

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Marg Stothartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning garden is filled with quirky features and is a haven for her family.

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Marg’s seven-year-old granddaughter Milla asked if she could use these Dorothy Perkins roses as her wedding bouquet when she gets married.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Marg Stothart’s backyard was frequented by garden lovers during regular open days, now her garden is a private delight for her family to enjoy.

When severe weather conditions damaged the garden Marg had no choice but to completely start over.

The redevelopment began with a bobcat clearing fallen trees in her front yard to create a blank canvas to work with.

“The drought and the trees falling over in the front meant I had to clean up and start again,” Marg said.

“I liked it so much I decided to open up the back as well.”

The once windy paths and garden rooms that had adorned her property were hard to maintain and made it difficult to supervise her grandchildren.

She insisted on keeping all of her favourite things in the redevelopment but said she wanted to create new things for her five grandchildren to enjoy.

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Now, instead of intimate pathways and shaded arches, Marg’s garden features rolling lawns and luscious garden beds.

In the front yard a netball hoop, swing set and rope ladder are all built with wood, and a small fairy circle with bird baths and seats is circled with birch trees that will one day shade the magical site completely.

Silver birch trees, Marg’s favourite, are spread throughout her garden at varying stages of growth and are beginning to provide the shade she lost when her large trees fell.

Roses and hydrangeas of all colours, acanthus and foxgloves crowd her thriving garden beds, which flow through from the front yard to the back.

Her new garden was planted with the aim of minimal upkeep and watering leaving Marg with enough time to still enjoy her hobby but with more time to spend with family.

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Birdhouses provide refuge for the many beautiful birds that visit Marg’s garden.

Marg’s garden tips Always clean up: Coming back out after pruning is a lot of work when you haven’t cleaned it up, it would be a lot easier to just clean up when you’re done.

Plant in layers: Ensure your garden bed is layered with plants of different heights. Low plants should be planted in the front, midlevel plants towards the middle and finally trees and high plants at the back.

Enrich your soil: When Marg digs over a new bed she covers it with coffee grounds, then wets it and finally applies loose hay on top.

“That way you’re encouraging worms,” she said.

Work with the season: Apply nitrogen in spring to create bushy growth and apply potassium in autumn to encourage flowers. Marg uses coffee grounds for nitrogen and tomato feed for potassium. << 53 “With all the shade I had no weeds; I didn’t know what they were.

“Now I get them with all the sunlight.”

Rusted wheels and boxes hidden in the gardens hold plants. While a small garden shed is bursting with unused treasures Marg said she once purchased from a stall holder at Trash ‘n’ Treasure.

“I’m always looking for rusty things,” she said.

“You don’t find them so easy now.”

Marg’s garden continues to evolve with plans for further bobcat work along the side of her house, the removal of unsafe trees and a work-inprogress chicken coop.

“You’ve got to have jobs ahead of you so you have something to look forward to,” she said.

“Gardening is never done.”

One of her favourite parts of her open garden is watching it change due to the weather. >> 57

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<< 55 “I love the change of seasons because it changes the look of everything,” she said.

“I also get pretty excited when there’s a storm because it might knock something down and open something up.”

A long-time gardener, Marg has been using her green thumbs since she was young and said it was something she enjoyed doing with her mother, and now it’s something she shares with her family.

“Before the tornado I had to garden at 110 per cent, now I have time to spend with my grandkids,” she said.

Marg collects and hides old, rusted treasures throughout her garden.

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KEEPING

chooks at home Not everyone has the room or the expertise to run a farm and take care of livestock, however there is no reason why you can’t keep a few chooks at home in the backyard. And the best part is you’ll never run out of eggs again.

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Chickens will eat almost anything so it is important to provide a wellbalanced diet with a range of foods, such as:

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Poultry pellets — core to the chooks’ diet

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Fresh fruit and vegetables (including raw)

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Table foods — rice, rolled oats, cooked pasta, beans, bread and legumes can be offered occasionally

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Fresh feed and premixes — but do not allow them to stand for long periods

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Hard grit, such as fine blue metal chips — promotes digestion.

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Chickens are extremely sociable animals and must be kept in numbers of two or greater.

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Position so the morning sun warms it but it is not too hot in the afternoon

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Keep shaded on the west side where possible

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Ensure good ventilation and a draft-free nesting area Clean regularly

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Provide feed first thing in the morning

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If feeding scraps, ensure they do not contain anything high in fat or salt or anything spoiled

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Do not place perches above food or water as these will be contaminated with droppings.

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Greenfeed can be fed daily (if available) — and helps to maintain a good yolk colour

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Provide one 300 sq mm nesting box per four to five hens

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Consider feeding dominant birds separate to weaker or younger birds to avoid exclusion.

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Mount the boxes on the cooler side of the house about 600 mm off the ground

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Try to have an opening outside so you can retrieve eggs without disturbing hens.

If you choose to mix your own feed instead of purchasing commercial feed, follow these steps:

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People cannot keep more than 10 mature birds on any property in a residential or commercial area

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Mixing can be done in special mixing machines, concrete mixers or by turning the ingredients over a few times with a shovel on the floor.

No person shall allow to remain on any property any noisy animal, bird, or poultry which, in the opinion of an authorised officer, cause a nuisance to any person in the neighbourhood.

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JAM-PACKED

preserves

Mooroopna man Greg O’Keeffe has been preserving fruits and vegetables since he was a child.

Greg helped his mother preserve apricots and peaches while growing up, and of his three siblings is the only one who has continued the tradition.

The 58-year-old factory hand’s pantry is lined with different coloured glass bottles filled with different goods including strawberry jam, tomatoes, pizza sauce, corn relish and more.

Greg spoke to Our Home to give readers some tips on how to get the perfect preserve.

Tip 1. Make sure your mixture is hot when bottling it.

Greg said the mixture had to be close to boiling when you put it in the jar so that when it cooled it suctioned the lid down to create a tight seal.

When you open the jar it should make a popping noise, that’s when you know you’ve done a good job.

Tip 2. Source locally.

Greg only uses local produce in his preserves, and grows his own tomatoes for his pickles.

He said he did not go anywhere else for his produce when it was all readily available in the Goulburn Valley.

Tip 3. Sterilise.

Ensuring you have a completely sterile jar is important for hygiene reasons.

Greg said he had seen some people just rinsing the jars or not bothering to clean the inside of the lid.

Make sure you’re preserving just your fruit and not any harmful bacteria or mould.

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Pickled watermelon rind This old-fashioned preserve is good with most meats, particularly brawn or pâté, and is great as a condiment with ham or turkey. Served in this way it is reminiscent of the mustard sweet pickles of northern Italy, sold in jars as mostarda di Cremona.

– 1 kg watermelon rind – ¼ cup salt – 1 litre water Pickling syrup – 1 kg sugar – 600 ml white-wine vinegar

– 600 ml water – 1 lemon, thinly sliced – 1 stick cinnamon – 1 tsp cloves – 1 tsp whole allspice

Cut rind into 2 cm squares or 6 cm x 1 cm strips, leaving a blush of pink. Soak overnight in salt and water. Next day, drain rind, put it into a saucepan, cover with cold water and simmer for 30 minutes until the head of a pin will easily pierce the skin. Drain.

Make the pickling syrup by simmering all ingredients for 10 minutes. Add rind and boil rapidly until rind is translucent. Fill hot, sterilised jars with rind and pour over syrup, ensuring there are no air bubbles. Leave for about a week. It is even better if you leave it for a month before eating.

Recipe supplied by Willingham PR, featured in the book What’s Old is New Again.

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Pickled Zucchini Slices – 1.8 kg zucchini – 300 g onions – 225 g salt – 2.5 litres water – 4 cups white vinegar (1 litre) – 225 g sugar (1 cup) – 2 tsp mustard seeds – 1 tbsp celery seeds – 1 tbsp allspice berries Slice the vegetables into slices (zucchini, 2 mm and onion, 1 mm). Place in a large bowl with the salt, barely cover with water and stir to combine.

Leave to stand for three hours, stirring occasionally. Rinse with cold water, drain well and dry on paper towels.

Combine vinegar, sugar, seeds and berries in pot; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add zucchini and onion and leave to stand for one hour.

Return pot to heat; bring to boil. Boil for two minutes and remove from heat. Spoon mixture into well sterilised jars and seal.

NOTE: Store for one week before serving. Will keep up to a year in a cool dry place.

Recipe supplied by Willingham PR, featured in the book What’s Old is New Again.

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