Our edit of the ‘it bag’ of the season: the tote.

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Get to know this season’s it-bag – the carryall tote. The micro era is over as supersized shoppers and roomy, top-handled totes take us from boardroom to beach in style.

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When it comes to the home, anything that ticks both the form and function box is a must. No wonder then that we love these stylish page-turners! Stack them up or style them out and proud, for a look that’ll keep your IQ and your aesthetichappy.

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1. The Junction Bookstore Colour is Home by Charlotte Coote $59.99 2. Harry Hartog Booksellers Slim Aarons: Style by Shawn Waldron and Kate Betts $120 3. Clo Studios Zanzibar by Assouline $170 4. The Junction Bookstore Artists on Art by Holly Black $24.99 5. CLO Studios Palm Beach by Assouline $170

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Get to know one of Australia’s premier auction house specialists.

Calling all collectors, art lovers, and jewellery aficionados alike, Leonard Joel is the ultimate marketplace for the rarest heirlooms and treasures. Established in 1919, Leonard Joel is Australia’s premier auction house offering specialist expertise and regular, curated auctions for a diverse range of categories. Think rare rubies, diamonds, original artworks, sought-after timepieces, and bygone furnishings.

Leonard Joel’s online space is a great way to ease into the auction world with help from specialist Troy McKenzie. With Leonard Joel already located in Melbourne and Sydney, Troy considers it an honour and exciting challenge to launch the brand into Queensland. Get to know this local expert as he shares his insights on the wonderful world of highly regarded commodities.

When did you decide to get into the auction world? I always had a creative side as a kid and would often spend school holidays tinkering away in my neighbour’s jewellery workshop. After leaving school I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to train as a goldsmith, and over the next four years learnt the intricate skills in manufacture and design. After studying gemmology at the Gemmological Institute of Great Britain and completing an advanced diamond grading in Antwerp, Belgium, I found myself at Leonard Joel. I am also proud to be a registered NCJV valuer and am well equipped to provide valuations for any purpose.

What does a workday in your life look like? I love the diversity. Whether I’m presented with art, luxury goods or jewels, I love the excitement of not knowing what you are going to unfold or what phone call is going to lead to something. It’s fast paced and I’m often presented with many beautiful, rare treasures of all descriptions, shapes, and sizes. What is your number one career highlight? One of my many highlights is being able to assist clients find their ideal engagement ring, or jewel to celebrate a special occasion. Seeing the joy these gifts of love can bring is a great feeling. Another highlight was assisting in the sale of an entire deceased estate including furniture, collectables, art, jewels, and watches. This was my first of such volume, the family were a delight to work with and was such a positive result all round.

GET YOUR GROOVE ON

Uncover Noosa’s top three local muso spots.

By TEAGAN WITHEROW

On the surface, Noosa may seem like a picturesque coastal town, but locals know it is well and truly alive with talent. Whether you’re a mid-week coffee goer, laid-back lunch lover, or cocktail-sipping late nighter, Noosa is filled with plenty of talented local musos. So, we wrapped up the best of the best when it comes to the live music scene.

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Herbert Noosa

Next-level cocktails, eclectic wines, foraged food, and a side of live music anyone? Herbert Restaurant host Friday Funk sessions so that all those in attendance can jam accordingly. It’s possibly the best way to kick off the weekend because what’s better than music? Live music, of course.

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Sunset Bar

If chilled-out tunes are more your style, then Sunset Bar is the place to be. The newly renovated space encompasses the relaxed Noosa vibe with killer sunset views and fabulous live music. Open from 4pm daily, be sure to bring your dancing shoes because you might just end up grooving on the grass as the night approaches.

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Harbour Wine Bar

A favourite among locals is The Harbour Wine Bar set alongside Noosa Marina – think an evening of rock and pop classics. Or for a change of tune, grab a coffee and join the ukulele jam held every Wednesday from 10:30am-12pm. You simply can’t beat the vibe of local musicians.

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NEW TO TOWN: GALLERY RAYÉ

The boundaries of creativity are expanding every day.

Introducing Gallery Rayé – an online art gallery and art consultancy now based on the Sunshine Coast.

It’s officially time to get lost in the world of art, where every piece tells a story. What better way to rest your eyes than on a contemporary original, or limited-edition piece? Gallery Rayé is all about making fine art accessible to you, whether you’re keen to purchase, browse, or are seeking an artwork consultation for your home, workplace or other space.

The online gallery showcases a diverse range of works by exciting emerging and mid-career artists. Think expertly curated online shows, video footage, and artist’s studio imagery. In the not-too-distant future, the occasional face-to-face pop-up show will also launch.

The realm of art is evolving, so don’t be afraid to follow suit and show your local artists some love. After all, living in a more virtual world has its perks. “Art collectors and art lovers have, over the last two years in particular, become more accustomed to viewing work online, and instead of this being seen as a barrier, it’s become an opportunity to connect with the artwork and artists differently,” says gallery director Jessica Leighton.

Support local artists and local business and in turn, reap the rewards of the art sphere. Jessica is available to chat regarding your artwork requirements – start your journey online, today.

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Inside my to

with Amanda Shadforth

For Amanda Shadforth, aesthetic dexterity is a way of life. One of Australia’s most high-profile stylists, this creative force majeure counts content creation, parenthood, and art among her many talents. Now, in celebration of her latest venture, we take a peek into her daily life and work, in the luxe beachside locale she calls home.

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Hi Amanda! How has 2022 been so far? It’s been a whirlwind – with the launch of my art collection, the new website and my first fine art collection after a 10-year hiatus, ‘Between a rock and a hard place’. The biggest challenge has been balancing my existing work with time to create and family commitments – but revisiting art through a more mature lens has been so much fun! You’ve been such an influential part of Queensland’s creative community for years now – how did you get started? I have always followed my passions and live by the ethos ‘my vocation is my vacation’. For years I had an art gallery and creative space in Cotton Tree, but I wanted to push myself further creatively and around 2010 I created my website. From there I started to be approached for work by the fashion community and I really enjoyed the challenge of tackling a new genre. Describe your personal aesthetic and how it informs your home and workspaces: I’m quite minimal and contemporary when it comes to dressing, and beyond fashion, I love the European mindset mixed with a little mid-century. I’ve collected some beautiful pieces through my travels, and I like to mix old and new in a pared back kind of way. There is a lot of my own work in our house, a true side effect of being an artist.

Tell us about where you work and where you feel most productive: With my fashion work, my space can be anywhere from local to international shoot locations – you learn to work on the go. Whereas with my art, I find solace in working from my home studio on the Sunshine Coast.

What’s next for you and for Oracle Fox? Re-entering the art space, I felt it made sense to rebrand from Oracle Fox back to @amandashadforth, which is synonymous with where my journey began as a young artist. I’m looking forward to pushing my personal limits as an artist, whilst simultaneously growing my work in the fashion industry. I think it would be exciting to merge these worlds together eventually – I can’t say too much now but definitely watch this space!

Local HISTORY with IRENE CHRISTIE

By POLLYANNA GARDNER

In the age of what’s new and next, author and lauded historian and author Irene Christie, keeps her grip firm on what was, and what may have been. Born 80 years ago in Pomona, a rural town within the Noosa Shire, Irene has passionately and tirelessly worked to uncover the history of the area as she’s watched it evolve through the eyes of 7 generations of family. A veteran of the Cooroora Historical Society – Irene first began work as a secretary with the organisation when it first opened in 1981, and went on to hold management positions there until retiring in 1995 to spend more time on research, which has always been a true labour of love and her ode to the beautiful place she calls home. Now, 40 years on and almost the same number of years since the release of her debut publication, Historical tales of Noosa Shire: A series of interviews (1984), and Irene’s tireless contributions to her community as a self-proclaimed

‘information collector’, have finally been recognised with a 2022

Queensland Day award, and she’s not slowing down there. After a lifetime of searching and writing, Irene is still looking for the forgotten tales and history from her home. “I think I’ve always wanted to know how things used to be. Places are much more interesting when you know what happened in the past,” she says. An exciting recent discovery? An old forgotten hotel near Cooroy – originally built in 1887, it was eventually moved to the top of Blackall Range, before it accidentally burnt down in 1891 and was forgotten by the community, until now.

While not as active in the community as she once was, Irene is determined to continue to spend her days the best way she knows how – enjoying and investigating the gorgeous region she loves to live in. In her own words, “in Noosa we have a variety of beautiful areas – beaches, mountains, valleys, lakes, creeks and rivers…and there is still so much yet to be uncovered.”

Market Day is for everyone

Rain, hail or shine each Wednesday and Saturday Eumundi township is transformed into the Sunshine Coast’s top artisanal marketplace.

For over forty years the Eumundi Markets have taken place from dawn to late lunchtime to ensure market traders and patrons have ample time to make the most of an iconic day out.

Eumundi is renowned for its ever-evolving collaboration of talented attendees – anyone can bring forward colourful ideas, personal talents, and skills to be displayed for a modest fee. Perhaps you’d rather sample a unique shopping experience or enjoy sidewalk dining and street food amongst live entertainment by musicians and buskers. Whatever your personal inclination, the markets of Eumundi provide for you, one thing is for sure – there’s something for everyone and it’s the ultimate cultural morning with free entry.

Arriving early from north or south via nearby Bruce Highway or coastal Noosa Heads is certainly advisable and rewarded by a front row place amongst Queensland buildings, huge trees, museums, hotels, state-ofthe-art play areas, and picnic parks.

Whether you’re dipping toes in the Eumundi cultural scene, hosting relatives or friends on a morning out, looking at improvising an income stream or starting a pop-up business, Eumundi on a market day is the place to be. Be the first to arrive and the last to leave as you enjoy the aroma of fresh produce, coffee wafting in the air, and the overall bliss that market day at Eumundi has to offer.

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