Indholdsfortegnelse for June - July 2019 i Blue Mountains Life

RECYCLE KITCHEN GARDEN Turn junk into jewels, waste into wonder. Using reclaimed items (sometimes called waste, or garbage) to create a low cost productive garden. In this workshop we will use items commonly thrown out into landfill, compost (created from “waste”) and reclaimed plants (that is, plants, cuttings and seeds borrowed from a friend’s garden), to create a recycled kitchen garden. Learn how to reassess, reuse, repurpose and reap the benefits. The event is free. Date: June 27 from 10am. Venue: Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor. Bookings: www.hawkesburywaronwaste.eventbrite.comor contact Council’s Waste Education Officer on (02) 4560 4566 for all War on Waste events. WASTE TO LIVING EARTH The Rahamin Ecology Centre will hold a four-week online course where people will learn everything about compost and how to build your own compost…

with the wedding season in full swing, we know planning is top of mind for many of you right now – and in the world of weddings, timing is key. How in the world can you figure out the right and wrong way of pulling all the pretty little details together of your special day and make the timing work? Well have no fear, Blue Mountains Life magazine has put together a list of things to do to make your big day flow beautifully while allowing you to actually have time to enjoy your guests. Imagine that! So get out your bookmarks, because this post is a keeper for sure. FLOWERS Another big decision. But it can be simple - go with your favourite flowers. You can get professional help…

Pearce Furniture and Bedding in Katoomba is a must-stop shop for those looking for quality furniture and bedding, home decor and the latest in Sleep Technology by A.H. Beard. If you’re in the market for a new mattress, Pearce Furniture and Bedding is the smart choice, with an impressive range of new mattresses on offer including best selling brand A.H. Beard. Not only are the prices competitive, Pearce Furniture and Bedding are well known for looking after locals with their $1 local delivery fee and outstanding customer service. Your local Blue Mountains destination for Bedroom Furniture, Mattresses, Ensembles, Lounge Suites. Ask us about our Home Styling and Interior Design services.…

At Bathurst Mowerland and Heating we completely understand that when you are building, renovating, or even just upgrading your heating for your home, you only want the best and that’s what we have available. Going away from trends of only selling Chinese products, we are proud to have the best the world has to offer. From local Australian made heaters, to Canada’s best - wood and gas heaters that are built to quality and built to perform. Tha Canadian made Pacific Energy heaters are not only the best in quality, but they are designed to work in the harshest conditions, like the worst of winters we experience here and they are designed to be efficient (burn much less wood) and burn all night long. Adding an ESSE cooker to your…

During our lifetime, so many of our close friends and relatives pass on. When we think about a death, it is the memories of that person which comes back in our hearts and in our minds. And often times the most striking memory is his or her Memorial Ceremony. In simplest terms, the Memorial Ceremony is a commemorative service of a loved one held for the family members, and friends in the honour of the deceased. We have so many traditions in our lives. We gather to celebrate the marriage of friends or birthdays, christenings, and other significant events. Why would we allow the death of a loved one to pass without a Memorial Ceremony? THE COURAGE FOR THE JOURNEY A Memorial Ceremony emphasises and acknowledges the life and the…

DANISH DESIGN From a French Fancy to Danish style, their summer collection has readers interior taste-buds tickled. Lamps or pillows their latest additions to their luxury, home accessories collection from Danish interior design house Au Maison has been released. www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk PLANTERS AND VASES Make your house a home with a simple addition of a unique planter or vase. Hurn & Hurn have a variety of pots and vases to fit in with any style, updating your home in seconds. www.hurnandhurn.com SOPHIE ALLPORT British homewares designer Sophie Allport has launched a new Chelsea Flower Show mug. Hand decorated and fired in Stoke on Trent, Sophie’s illustration depicts the perfect Chelsea scene. www.sophieallport.com FATHER’S DAY For the hard-working dad, why not give him this beautiful leather laptop sleeve. Scaramanga’s leather laptop case 15 inch…

VENUE Hyundai introduced its all-new Venue, the latest SUV to join its growing product line-up. The venue is packed with a host of premium driver safety and convenience technologies and is the perfect fit for those seeking a seamless combination of style and versatility. The venue will be the most affordable Hyundai SUV and joins its larger siblings including the Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe. The vehicle side profile showcases a solid and full volume wheel arch and strong character line. The venue is available with striking 17-inch alloy wheels along with the 15-inch standard wheels. SUZUKI JIMNY The Suzuki Jimny has been named World Urban Car of the Year for 2019 at the New York International Auto Show. In addition, the Suzuki Jimny also secured third place in the…

ASTERIX: THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC POTION Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Panoramix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Astérix and Obelix, he undertakes to travel the Gallic world in search of a talented young druid to transmit the Secret of the Magic Potion. ALADDIN A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has lived all his life in a small Mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts. He sets out on a journey to find his estranged father, but instead gets dragged on a never-ending adventure. AVENGERS: ENDGAME After the…

Shuna is the type of idyllic cottage about which city dwellers usually can only dream. the renovated 1918 home is reached by a grand 80-metre tree-lined driveway or by meandering paths through enchanting garden “rooms”. One path passes a swing seat overlooking a maple grove and other hidden treasures, while another leads to a bridge which traverses one of the water feature ponds. The elevated position and one and a quarter acres of established cool-climate gardens ensure complete privacy. With so much recent attention focused on climate change, it’s important to note that old homes can be just as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as newer ones. Shuna boasts a state-of-the-art rooftop solar system, gas central heating, roof insulation and a large water tank as well as wrap-around verandahs and…

at Provincial Home Living, we have crafted an inspiring collection of homewares and furniture to transform your home into an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. A place where time slips by, a place where you and your loved ones can relax in the warmth of your surroundings. We believe your home can be a place that evokes pride and passion, as well as a place that invites relaxation and harmony. Provincial Home Living helps you create your sanctuary with homewares and furnishing that are distinguished by their timeless style and reliable quality at an affordable price. We pursue timeless style that transcends passing fashion or trends from provincial destinations around the globe. Designed in Melbourne, manufactured around the globe, Provincial Home Living will nestle in your heart. Penrith…

daring to think “well outside the square”, Hatters Huts are a culmination of years of dreaming and designing. Mark (the Hatter) O’Carrigan, lifetime resident of the Blue Mountains, built his first Home in 1982 with a belief and passion for homes suited to the local environment. After earning a living as a leather craftsman for 25 years (specialising in hand crafted hats) and winning design awards for those creations, he has developed a unique ecological tourism business centred on a massive sandstone cave at Hatters Hideout, the inspiration for Hatters Huts. Mark’s philosophy towards his unique buildings stems from his years of designing and making hats… “ A good home is like a good hat...it must be comfortable and stylish, sit lightly, protect you in all weather, suit you and…

There are 30 Lopi products available with countless design options to suit the décor of any home. The options and features are seemingly endless and overwhelming to many. Some people believe a fireplace is a fireplace no matter what design but that is not the case, so how do you choose between them? LOPI GAS FIREPLACES Lopi gas fireplaces are ‘natural draft direct vent gas fireplaces’ meaning they naturally draw their oxygen supply from outside of the home and expel all the bi-product back outside again. This process means that the air quality in the home remains the same whilst not being reliant on fans to assist in the process. The Lopi ‘Premium Linear Range’ features GreenSmart 2 technology which includes a Smart Thermostat mode that can modulate the flames…

The study revealed higher SES was also associated with emotional eating however, this pathway was not in response to significant psychological distress. New research has found that people on lower incomes may be more likely to have obesity due to psychological distress that gives rise to emotional eating to cope. Research overseas explored whether the relationship between lower socioeconomic status (SES) and obesity is explained by psychological distress and subsequent emotional eating as a coping strategy. Some 150 participants from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds completed questionnaires measuring psychological distress, emotional eating and resilience. They reported their income and education level as an indicator of socioeconomic status and their height and weight in order to calculate body mass index (BMI). The study found lower SES was associated with higher psychological…

STUDENT LEADERS VISIT COUNCIL Around 100 students from local primary and high schools have visited the Council Chambers at Hawkesbury City Council as part of a Mayoral reception for student leaders. Students, principals and teachers met with the Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Barry Calvert, which included a tour of the Mayor’s office and the Council Chambers. The student leaders enjoyed the chance to think about what it was like to be a Councillor, while other students had a go at being the General Manager or Council Directors in a mock Council Meeting under the Mayor’s guidance. The Mayor talked about how local government works, where it fits in the scheme of Government generally and how the three spheres of government relate to each other and “who does what”. He discussed…

Toyota has debuted a next-generation Kluger SUV with a bold, distinctive design and advances in safety, comfort, quality and reliability. A sculpted new shape, with chiselled lines and 60mm longer body, gives the all-new family-friendly Kluger more attitude with a stronger stance, including 20-inch wheels available for the first time in a Toyota. Inside the three-row cabin, designers took inspiration from luxury crafted interiors to create a more premium ambience with softer padded surfaces and a more tailored appearance. The extra body length contributes to a more flexible interior with added cargo space.. For a test drive contact Lean & Bennett Toyota at Lithgow on 02 6352 2211. BMW 7 Bigger is better and the new BMW 7 Series featured size and technology to make its rivals envious. From the…

SPOOKY MEN Armed only with their voices, The Spooky Men’s Chorale commentates on the absurdity and grandeur of the modern male. Sometimes mighty, sometimes foolish, sometimes blissfully tender-hearted, the Spooky Men strike a deeply human chord. With a judicious combination of Georgian table songs, pindrop beautiful ballads, highly inappropriate covers, and immaculate man anthems like “Don’t Stand Between a Man and his Tool”, and “We Are Not a Men’s Group” - the group is bound to entertain. Date: June 1 Venue: Seymour Centre Phone: 02 9351 7940 HERBIE HANCOCK The one and only Herbie Hancock brings his band to the Concert Hall for a performance not to be missed, playing his legendary, genre-defying catalogue of jazz, funk, electro and more. Date: June 10 Venue: Sydney Opera House Phone: 02 9250…

BLUE MOUNTAINS DECLUTTER WORKSHOP A free declutter workshop has been offered to locals to help celebrate the launch of this year’s Waste to Art sculpture. The sculpture is made from waste fabrics, to highlight that Australians are buying 27kg of new clothes annually and over 20kg ends up in Blue Mountains residents’ garbage bins each year. The workshop will give you tips for decluttering your household, what to do with excess items and how to avoid them in the first place. To be part of the change to reduce our waste, join the workshop on June at the Springwood Hub. ON STANDBY Fire and Rescue NSW held its annual Open Day last month. It was an opportunity for FRNSW to demonstrate their capabilities, conduct station tours and give everyone the…

CATHERINE TRUMAN: NO SURFACE HOLDS An intriguing and diverse solo exhibition of objects, installation, images and film that brings together over two decades of the artist’s research and work with scientists. Date: 7 June – 21 July. Venue: Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor), 300 George Street Windsor.Bookings: www.hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com ARTIST TALK Join the artist Catherine Truman in conversation with writer, curator and broadcaster Julie Ewington. Followed by a special exhibition tour, light lunch and Q&A session. Date: Sat, 8 June, 11am-2pm. Price: $20. Bookings: www.hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com.Includes a light lunch. CURATOR TALK Join the Curator for insights into the current exhibitions, followed by light refreshments. Date: Wed, 12 June, 11am-midday. MICHAEL DINGLEY: INNERVISIONS This exhibition explores the unique perspective of the microscopical world in which we live, but rarely consider. Date:…

if you think country living isn’t for you, it may be time to think again. Sweeping park like gardens, elegant homes, great local schools and a lot of house for your money are driving the popularity of the housing market in Kurrajong. Located on the lower slopes of the Blue Mountains, Kurrajong boasts clean air, great views and a taste of rural living only 75kms from Sydney. According to local real estate agents Ray White Kurrajong, just a touch over a million dollars can buy you a lot more than you may think. Take for example this beautiful five-bedroom home in Cedar Ridge Road, nestled on an acre of land. It recently sold for $1.09 million dollars and has everything a growing family could wish for. Fresh, bright & beautifully…

Surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and offering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery, Dryridge Estate is a fabulous boutique vineyard nestled deep in the Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains. The vineyard offers beautiful accommodation and a range of options for weddings of all shapes and sizes. Weddings at Dryridge Estate are a ‘choose your own adventure’ style, where the bride and groom can create their very own dream wedding from scratch. We will assist you with all aspects of the organising to make the entire experience absolutely seamless. Our Cellar Door was opened in 2012 and boasts some of the best views views of the Blue Mountains. We are open on Saturday and Sunday for wine tasting and you can also enjoy a delicious cheese platter or ploughman’s lunch while…

Step through the door and it's not hard to see why. The cocktail bar and restaurant is a cool and eclectic place where old school soul and motor culture meet. The walls are covered in a random assortment of kitsch artwork featuring the likes of Johnny Cash, and Mona Lisa. There is a cafe racer as you enter, and a Vespa casually propped up in the corner. The full size piano often gets a workout - live jazz, soul and old school rock is a regular happening here. The restaurant has casual bar seating and more formal tables and chairs, and running the length of the restaurant is an impressive bar where they mix their famous cocktails and serve an ever-changing selection of craft beer. Brothers, Richard and Gavin Anthony…

blue Mountains Carpets and Flooring is a local family owned business servicing the Blue Mountains and surrounding regions. Their showroom is now open in Springwood showcasing the latest styles and ranges from the largest suppliers including Karndean, Quickstep, Kronoswiss, The Victoria Carpet Company, Redbook and many more. With extensive displays of Carpet, Timber, Hybrid, Laminate and Vinyl, their dedicated flooring team can assist you to find the ultimate solution for your flooring needs and turn your ideas into reality. Whether it is residential or commercial installation, their qualified and fully licensed installers have over 20 years experience. Come into the showroom and browse their range of products or call for a free measure and quote. If it’s carpets and flooring you want…. they’ve got you covered. Blue Mountains Carpets and…

located on the stunning Jamieson Valley Escarpment, this new home build was not without its challenges; but challenges are what we at Against the Grain Building & Renovating thrive on and we were thrilled to be awarded the contract in 2016. The project included the demolition of the existing home and rebuilding within the same footprint to preserve the heritage gardens and ironstone walls. The vision for this home was to be a single storey to the street and garden, though two-storey to the remarkable view to the south. Exterior walls include bagged concrete blockwork on lower levels to visually match the insulated rammed earth walls on the upper main level. Expansive double-glazing and roof windows are featured universally for natural illumination and passive solar design. The feature centre-piece of…

You can’t turn on a TV or go to a movie theatre without seeing a show about, or a commercial for, a person who’s unlucky in love - someone who goes from bad date to bad date, trying to find love, until they finally do just before the end credits roll. In real life, it’s not as fun, especially when there’s no editor making sure that it all comes together. Fortunately, if you’re bad at relationships, you have the opportunity to be your own screenwriter and address your bad habits. There are many barriers that block us from obtaining loving and lasting relationships. In daily life, the attributes of being independent, assertive and highly intelligent serves people well in their careers and in business. But just because you have a…

To celebrate the resilience of regional and rural families across Australia in times of the prolonged drought and hardship, Scots All Saints College has announced a new Extended Boarder Family Package with multi-student boarding accommodation discounts to keep siblings and cousins together while living and learning at school. Head of Scots All Saints College, Mr John Weeks said the new boarder multi-student family discount recognises the importance of keeping families together on one campus within regional NSW. “It’s no secret that apart from a quality education, diverse opportunities and strong values, boarder families want a good location, safety, security and convenience when choosing a boarding school for their sons and daughters,” he said. Scots All Saints College has revealed a new offer that opens the door for siblings and cousins…

It Volvo’s biggest SUV and the model which saw the demise of the station wagon. The Volvo XC90 has been one of this country’s most popular premium SUV and now the company has added more equipment to the popular model. The spec updates will apply across its three trim levels and as an added bonus not change the car’s price. The XC90 contains three models, with the value-packed Momentum kicking off things followed by the Inscription and R-Design. Customers have a choice of three engines. The XC90 D5 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that can push out 165kW of power and 470Nm torque. It will propel the model from 0-100km/h in 7.8-seconds and return a fuel figure of 6.2L/100km on the combined cycle. Then there is the T6,…

SPRINGWOOD FOUNDATION DAY The NSW Department of Planning and Environment was at Springwood Foundation Day Festival to meet and talk with residents. Acting Deputy Secretary, Planning and Design, Brett Whitworth, said the Department was keen to hear from locals about, among other things, a local character discussion paper, now on exhibition. Residents shared ideas for their neighbourhood with the Department’s team including their three top values: natural environment, sense of local community, and access to shops and services. MOTHER’S DAY POLO   The Autumn Hawkesbury Polo season continues with the Windsor Annual Autumn and Mother’s Day tournament. The Clubhouse was opened all weekend as mother’s gathered for some of the delicious food and drinks on offer. The Mother’s Day event also saw the return of the Windsor Bake Off competition in…