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FENG SHUI RULES THAT MAKE GOOD DESIGN SENSEWhat if some of those ancient feng shui rules aren't really so mysterious aft...
09/09/2026

FENG SHUI RULES THAT MAKE GOOD DESIGN SENSE

What if some of those ancient feng shui rules aren't really so mysterious after all?

I've long been intrigued by the way a room can simply feel right, or somehow feel awkward, even when you can't immediately put your finger on why.

So, drawing on my years of drafting house plans, styling spaces and photographing interiors, I've taken a closer look at feng shui in Western homes.

Why does seeing the doorway from your bed or desk matter? Why can clutter make a room feel stressful? What do natural light, plants, mirrors and furniture placement have to do with it?

And then there are those feng shui rules about the toilet… 😄

Some ancient principles line up remarkably well with modern design thinking. Others? I'm happy to leave them to folklore.

Read Feng Shui in Western Homes: Modern Design or Ancient Folklore? Link is in the comments.

🌸 Swap the Fraser Coast for Brisbane: A Spring Day Trip by TrainThe Fraser Coast certainly has its share of magnificent ...
04/09/2026

🌸 Swap the Fraser Coast for Brisbane: A Spring Day Trip by Train

The Fraser Coast certainly has its share of magnificent gardens, but sometimes it’s nice to venture a little further afield for a change of scenery.

Last spring, a friend and I boarded the Tilt Train at Maryborough West for a day trip to Brisbane, with Roma Street Parkland our first stop.

Just a short stroll from Roma Street station, the parkland was a visual feast — masses of spring colour, fascinating plant varieties, and seemingly endless combinations of texture and pattern. Even resident water dragons made appearances.

After a leisurely wander, we stopped for lunch at the Garden Room café before walking into the city to take in a couple of art exhibitions. Then it was back to Roma Street and onto the train for a relaxing journey home to Maryborough.

Gardens, lunch, art and no driving. Not a bad way to spend a day. For more on the parkland, a link is in the comments. 🌿🚆

WHEN LUNCH PLANS GO OFF COURSE… 🍷Sometimes Plan B turns out rather nicely.On a recent day trip from Hervey Bay to Tin Ca...
02/09/2026

WHEN LUNCH PLANS GO OFF COURSE… 🍷

Sometimes Plan B turns out rather nicely.

On a recent day trip from Hervey Bay to Tin Can Bay, we’d planned lunch at the marina or yacht club. Being a Tuesday, however, both were closed. One, I was told, for renovations.

Then, heading out of town, we spotted the newly renovated Sleepy Lagoon Hotel at 12-16 Bream Street. Tradies were still putting some finishing touches to the building, but inside it was already very much open for business, and we enjoyed a lovely, relaxed lunch.

It seems the locals have settled back in too. One woman had found herself a nice spot with a book and a glass of wine and looked in absolutely no hurry to leave. I can see her point. 😊

Tin Can Bay sits on Queensland’s Cooloola Coast, south-east of Hervey Bay, and makes an easy day trip via Maryborough and the quiet forestry roads beyond; one of those drives where getting there is part of the pleasure.

🔐 Up to 50% off Arlo home securityThinking about adding security cameras around your home? Arlo's Father's Day Sale is n...
01/09/2026

🔐 Up to 50% off Arlo home security

Thinking about adding security cameras around your home? Arlo's Father's Day Sale is now on, with up to 50% off selected home security products until 9 September.

Whether it's for Dad — or simply something you've been meaning to sort out at your own place — it could be a good time to take a look.

Link is in the comments.

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What Happens When Art Makes You Look Twice?Three exhibitions, three very different ways of looking at the world, and ple...
29/08/2026

What Happens When Art Makes You Look Twice?

Three exhibitions, three very different ways of looking at the world, and plenty to stop and ponder at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery last night.

Mayor George Seymour summed up one of the great pleasures of visiting art exhibitions: he’s always intrigued because he comes away having seen something new and been opened to new ideas.

From regional artists and contemporary metalwork to the intriguing intersection of whale song, science and art, there was certainly plenty here to get people looking, and thinking.

Entry is free. For more information, visit: https://hbrg.ourfrasercoast.com.au



PHOTOS: Scenes from the opening of three exhibitions at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery: Regional Spotlight, Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices and Sound-Forms: Whale Song. From ceramics and contemporary metalwork to live handpan music and art inspired by whale song, the evening brought together regional creativity, national perspectives, art and science.

Magnetic Island Moments 🦘One of my favourite encounters from our recent day on Magnetic Island... a rock wallaby and joe...
26/08/2026

Magnetic Island Moments 🦘

One of my favourite encounters from our recent day on Magnetic Island... a rock wallaby and joey enjoying the mid-morning light at Geoffrey Bay.

How to Nail Outdoor Entertaining This Spring, Without Renovating a Thing 🌿✨Spring's almost here, and the evenings are fi...
24/08/2026

How to Nail Outdoor Entertaining This Spring, Without Renovating a Thing 🌿✨

Spring's almost here, and the evenings are finally warm enough to go outside again. You don't need a fancy deck or a full backyard makeover to make the most of it; just some warm lighting, comfy cushions and a few small, affordable touches.

We've pulled together simple ideas for making your outdoor space feel inviting, whatever size it is, from a sprawling patio to a compact courtyard or balcony.

Pop over to Jocelyn Magazine to read the full article. 👉 Link in the comments.

🏡 You Don’t Need the Dream Home to Steal These 7 IdeasWhat makes a Queensland coastal home feel so effortlessly relaxed?...
20/08/2026

🏡 You Don’t Need the Dream Home to Steal These 7 Ideas

What makes a Queensland coastal home feel so effortlessly relaxed?

It’s not shells, anchors or a million-dollar ocean view. It’s the clever stuff: natural light, indoor-outdoor flow, greenery, beautiful-but-practical materials and spaces designed around the way we actually live.

I’ve gathered 7 ideas worth stealing from the best Queensland coastal homes, with plenty that can work just as well in a townhouse, villa or smaller home.

And yes, there’s an option for those who’d rather skip the decorating and simply win the dream house. 😉

👉 Pop over to Jocelyn Magazine to discover all seven ideas and find a little inspiration for your own home. Link is in the comments.

A good reminder everyday: asking reasonable questions is rarely the problem. Sometimes, it’s precisely how the truth fin...
18/08/2026

A good reminder everyday: asking reasonable questions is rarely the problem. Sometimes, it’s precisely how the truth finds daylight.

📷 K’gari, 2010

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