It has been a big month. Huge. Filled with lots of adventures and a special anniversary to mark in the diary. On the 4th July my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. What an incredible year it has been – one of new beginnings, exciting business opportunities, collaborations and our world has been buzzing with creativity. Just the way we like it! I have so many beautiful projects and places to share with you and I am so happy to be back to a routine and my regular blog posts. It helps to download and share all that is dancing around in my head. School holidays, workshops and celebrations have been all consuming as my photo library is bulging with images to edit and stories to tell.

If you dream of a rural life in the country but are tied to an urban life then weekend getaways are the next best thing! I found the most idyllic cottage in the Southern Highlands.  The Cottage Kangaroo Valley is a little over a 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney – there really is no excuse to not book this beauty. Artist and Stylist Lisa Madigan styled this lovely cottage built in the 1880’s to perfection.

Lisa and her husband moved to the Highlands 8 years ago and lovingly restored their home  and since moving back to Sydney this year it is available for bookings. Lucky us! It is a visual feast every which way you turn and brings Lisa’s magic touch to every detail.

When I travel on the top of my list is a comfortable bed, quality linen, clean space and a bath. The Cottage had all four and more including Aesop toiletries, a wood fire and soft snugly robes. The kitchen is fully equipped and we enjoyed a complementary bottle of bubbles on arrival. So many thoughtful details made us feel extra special. A basket of local vegetables, a loaf of fresh bread, eggs, bacon, milk, the sweetest vine tomatoes and one of the best fetta cheeses I have tasted from Small Cow Farm was waiting for us. On our last morning at the cottage I made the creamiest scrambled eggs with fetta, vine tomatoes and fresh organic herbs. Oh so good!

The Cottage sleeps up to 5 guests and is available all year round for a little getaway, extended stays, events and location shoots. It would be the perfect environment to pen a book, recharge and inspire. Peace, tranquility with all the modern day luxuries.

This place is dreamy. It was like walking into one of the stories in my favourite Australian magazine Country Style. Lisa thank you for sharing your cottage, beauty and hospitality with us. We will be back very soon! I might even gather a few girlfriends for a dose of beauty and fresh country air…..

In all things beautiful,

Lyn xx

Lisa Madigan’s 18th solo art exhibition at Saint Cloche from 23rd July – 2nd August 2015

{Lisa Madigan} The Cottage Kangaroo Valley

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