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The Unexpected Community Behind Under Guyra Skies
When we embarked on this journey, and if you have been following along, it has been a bit of a journey in more ways than one — and I mean that in all seriousness. Lives have changed, paths have been taken and somehow, after fumbling through parts of life and wondering where we would end…
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So… Are We Country People Yet?
Someone said to me the other day “so, are you country people yet?” I had to laugh because we have been told that a general rule of thumb when moving from the city to the country is that even after 15 years since moving, you are still not considered a local. But somewhere over the…
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Our Country Kitchen Renovation – Finally Starting to Feel Like Home
Our country kitchen renovation is now entering month number 2.5 but we aren’t counting the days, actually, we are but it is starting to feel like home. It has certainly taken slightly longer than expected not because there were any problems but just who knew a flat-pack Kaboodle kitchen came with more pieces than the…
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Sharing Roseville with Fellow Garden Lovers
One of the things we’ve discovered since moving to Guyra is just how generous gardeners are with their time and knowledge. Whether it’s advice over a cup of tea, a cutting shared over the fence or welcoming complete newcomers into the gardening community, we’ve met some wonderful people over the past few months. This week…
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Coffee, Cake & Country Roads – Discovering Our Favourite Cafés in New England NSW
One unexpected thing we have discovered since moving to the New England region is just how much time we’ve spent in cafés. To be fair, renovating a kitchen immediately after moving house probably had something to do with it. But somewhere between morning coffees, long lunches and country drives, we’ve also discovered that cafés are…
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Four Seasons and Frosts – What We’re Learning About Gardening in New England NSW
After a few busy weeks of kitchen renovations, Highland cows arriving, family visiting and a house full of activity, we are slowly starting to understand another important part of Roseville — the garden. Gardening in New England is unlike anywhere else, and it’s an exciting new adventure for us. One thing that has become very…
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A Full House at Roseville
There is nothing quite like inviting family to stay when you have just moved in, with no kitchen sink, half a kitchen installed, and a level of confidence that may not entirely match reality. Like everything since arriving at Roseville, we dived straight in and had a full house at Roseville. Every day has been…
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Fresh Eyes and New Garden Beds at Roseville
Some weeks feel like everything suddenly starts falling into place. After months of planning from Sydney, renovating, unpacking boxes and wondering what life at Roseville would actually look like, this week felt like one of those weeks. The kitchen is slowly taking shape, Hamish and Fergus have settled in beautifully, new friendships have appeared in…
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A New Chapter at Roseville – Dad Moves Out and the Highland Cows Move In
We have certainly hit the ground running this week. I don’t think we have sat down for longer than three minutes at a time and being in pyjamas and asleep by 9.30pm has become the norm, which is completely unheard of in our household. The time finally came for the next chapter of Roseville, that…
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Our Country Kitchen Renovation – Progress, Dust and Deliveries
There is something to be said for moving into a house and immediately starting a country kitchen renovation before you have even properly unpacked. We arrived at Roseville to find dust flying, walls disappearing and a growing appreciation for just how many rats may have been hosting nightly gatherings inside the kitchen. Thankfully, their tenancy…