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Ceres Homestead Ceres Homestead was the country estate of Thomas Bath and his wife Joanna, first purchased in 1854.

The sweetest little house made of glass! The GLASSHOUSE was the result of the old Dairy conversion! Corrugated iron was ...
14/01/2025

The sweetest little house made of glass! The GLASSHOUSE was the result of the old Dairy conversion! Corrugated iron was removed, … glass installed , a family project that keeps on giving. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a cup of Tea watching the clouds roll by…. A unique setting for our very intimate weddings ; of a glorious photoshoot! ###

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I just  love Autumn .. its melancholy , autumnal colour and change is always so beautiful … and particularly  I love hos...
13/01/2025

I just love Autumn .. its melancholy , autumnal colour and change is always so beautiful … and particularly I love hosting at this time!

It’s been such a lovely experience over the past few weeks , chatting with others, planning and getting excited about the year ahead at Ceres Homestead. Each event, collaboration, partnership are inspiring and individual. When minds are aligned, the magic happens!

Can’t wait to share more! ###

This photograph taken when we celebrated the beautiful . Snd isn’t she worth a huge celebration! ###

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Enjoying a pause from the “ norm” ,  I am  back! . What better time of the year to STOP than a Summer Holiday. I am big ...
12/01/2025

Enjoying a pause from the “ norm” , I am back! . What better time of the year to STOP than a Summer Holiday. I am big believer in having a holiday from your norm.. it doesn’t have to be a geographical change, it just needs to be a vacation from your everyday.

The STOP is so good for your soul.. it allows time to replenish, cleanse, open your mind, feeding your soul. After a year of high energy -it’s timely to reclaim oneself and prepare for what lies ahead.

Having said all that, there has been much planning for the 2025 Ceres Calendar and I look forward to sharing same in time to come. (If there is anyone wishing to book in dates with us, now is the time! )

Hoping that there is some moments you can pause, replenish and rebuild.. even if on a walk, a meditation, (or locking yourself in a quiet room for a few minutes) I hope you can restore. ###

PS This photo depicts general mood… like the Artichokes - free form!

Ahhhhh Christmas…. what a Christmas! I have just sat down for some reflective moments…. In a home that  although has now...
29/12/2024

Ahhhhh Christmas…. what a Christmas! I have just sat down for some reflective moments…. In a home that although has now lost its vibrant decoration , has not lost the Christmas Spirit. There is something tranquil about these few days after Christmas - it’s time I feel like I catch my breath - reflect - and some part of my brain is in planning mode for a new year! Try as I might , silencing that part of my mind is always hard to do!

I don’t know about you , I feel like life is … NEXT… NEXT…. NEXT….. apparently Hot Cross Buns are in our Supermarkets….there are the Boxing Day Sales … then it’s New Years…. and so it goes! I love the hope of reaching milestones , yet the PAUSE - it is a luxury. Letting things land, processing , thinking ( and yes planning comes in) …..and finding solitude . For me it’s about reclaiming my fettered energy and having some silent time. ( seriously near impossible) ….. and segue for my Pearl of Wisdom… “It is moment of silence that you find clarity”…..

Hoping that you can find moments of silence, look and feel nature, rest your mind , if only for moments and gather yourself! May clarity be the gift … a gift that you take forward into the new year and allow for a considered approach and open mindedness to amazing opportunities that wi present. They will present - just be ready for them!

With peace and gentleness - clarity and positivity. ###

29/12/2024
Christmas you were precious.  Hoping this Festive Season brings love and joy. ###
28/12/2024

Christmas you were precious. Hoping this Festive Season brings love and joy. ###

Oh where to hang the Plum Pudding! The Plum Pudding has been hanging in the Dining Room.. a novel way Geordie conceived…...
24/12/2024

Oh where to hang the Plum Pudding!

The Plum Pudding has been hanging in the Dining Room.. a novel way Geordie conceived… the Fire Poker the perfect apparatus in which to hang from… and the chair - seat removed! Very natty is our Geordie! ###

Hope your preparations are running smoothly and harmoniously. ###

The finishing touches..  the last few days in the lead up to Christmas all blend into one! I feel like I have been missi...
22/12/2024

The finishing touches.. the last few days in the lead up to Christmas all blend into one! I feel like I have been missing in action.. just enjoying all the beautiful parts of the Season!

This photo was taken late October.. such a glorious day and setting! The garden was responding to the elegant table - and it could very well have been the palette for our Christmas!

This year I wanted to change the colours for Christmas.. change things up - it was funny when upon mentioning this I was met with vehement opposition- from the children! I didn’t realise how much they had taken in , thinking my days of decorating with the self promoting title of “Creative Controller “ , that the children even noticed!! They did and they du! Who was I to buck the core of whatever we were trying to establish - TRADITION?!

Terre is so much to be said for Tradition - there is a stability, familiarity and a warmth in something that reminds you in an instant of a feeling - particularly when the feeling is one of kindness, sharing , joy and happiness.

Needless to say…we have decorated our home with beautiful traditional colours and this years.. bows! For me, bows have never gone out of fashion. As I always say, if I could wrap my works up in a bow, I would! Big red silk bows. Our home always feels so Christmas with this colour … fresh Holly and Pine Cones … the aroma of Christmas Lillies , Mixed Spice, fresh Spruce… it’s all exciting now!

With Reindeer food to make, a tad more baking, cleaning and food gathering.. we are so very lucky. Counting our blessings for all this , and hoping that blessings are bestowed on you all . Enjoy this special time… and the special little moments, that make the memories. ###

This time of year there is so much deliciousness , by the end of it I feel like a Fruit Cake. (Our beautiful Fruit Cake ...
20/12/2024

This time of year there is so much deliciousness , by the end of it I feel like a Fruit Cake. (Our beautiful Fruit Cake recipe I will share via our Christmas email. ) ###

It’s not too late..to make your Christmas Cake! Promise!  Preparing for this shoot the other day, I had to whip up a Chr...
13/12/2024

It’s not too late..to make your Christmas Cake! Promise! Preparing for this shoot the other day, I had to whip up a Christmas Cake! Usually I soak my fruit for weeks and then once bake let it sit for a while… however I have to say, made in haste… was delicious! It sustained both Geordie for a fair few meals!

Nothing spells Christmas like Cake Baking Day , and it’s a family affair! My Mum has set us up for the tradition to continue.. and now with a little time.. that’s tomorrow’s task!

I will pop my recipe up this week via our Christmas Newsletter.. just head to the lead in the bio and sign up ! Merry Baking!

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Flowers … .

This is not a staged photo!   Not sure what it is .. perhaps child in me, I just  get so excited this time of year and c...
11/12/2024

This is not a staged photo! Not sure what it is .. perhaps child in me, I just get so excited this time of year and can’t sleep! My early morning today took me to the Stables, and this is what I walked into! Had to record it! ###

What a weekend! I can’t begin to say what a joy it has been for Geordie and our family to host so many beautiful guests ...
08/12/2024

What a weekend! I can’t begin to say what a joy it has been for Geordie and our family to host so many beautiful guests here .

As I always reflect my Mother’s insights.. no matter what trouble you go to for an event, it’s up ti the guest ti bring the rest…… this weekend our guests brought it, in spades! It’s a recycled Pearl of Wisdom, yet it’s a goodie! ###

Yesterday the weather God’s smiled on us as we led a Garden Tour .. chatting all things history, plantings , design , and everything in between.., and more! With the gorgeous to prepare Devonshire Tea… the day was simply glorious! And our guests.. all welcome back anytime! (Like do many things that occur here , we don’t delays capture it on camera , as we are living it, not filming it. )

Today we hosted our Annual Wreath Making Day. This day is always such a joyous way to lead into Christmas - and today was no exception. Everybody brought their creativity and off they went making their own Christmas Wreath , to hang on their doors ( an invitation of the Christmas Spirit to enter the home and bring luck! - love that!!) Or perhaps the Wreath was to be used to be placed as centrepiece on the Christmas table ( the circle represents unending love!) After all the cresting , we all retired to the Dining Room where we had done a special treat in store- lovingly prepared by

So much love on The Coach House this weekend… so many lovely souls that come to us.. bringing their spirit, enriching our lives and enrich the essence of Ceres - with their love and abundance.

To all the people who make these events so beautiful.. the calm, gentle and extremely talented caterer ; the brilliant florist and creative - Queen of elegance ; my kind and generous sister ;my steady and hard working Geordie… our children… its a team effort! Thank you also to for all the support over the years.. to Sandra and her team, a huge thank you!###

As you are all busily. preparing for Christmas… remember the symbol of the Wreath.., unending love , hope and luck - a sustaining sentiment.

So… what to wear when the Queen of Beauty  comes to visit!!? That is the question! Deliberating for sometime I had a vis...
05/12/2024

So… what to wear when the Queen of Beauty comes to visit!!? That is the question!

Deliberating for sometime I had a vision… I went to my favourite space with the beautiful to look at the books of divine textile samples. It was no surprise that I found this glorious and it was love at first sight. ( I absolutely love Catherine Martin and have used her fabrics on various projects..!)

Then who to create the masterpiece? I always talk about our chef loved and extremely talented to assist! With blood , sweat and tears ( and yes Jo “can do” EVERYTHING!!!….. Jo created the fall and grace of this timeless piece.. and when she handed to me , it was like the most precious glove! Immediately I was in love . ( orders being taken!!) .

To add function , protection and punctuation .. the perfectly hand made hat by was the ticket! Fiona is always such a dream to work with and executes her creations with amazing talent and flair! The cream satin bow added the finishing touch!

Beautiful Kate had the shirt - relaxed and oh so comfortable. .. love it, and the fabric is a dream to wear and care for! Kate store is one of my favourite stores in Barwon Heads.. love her and the gals too! Both had great offerings for the outfit I haven’t say!)

I wouldn’t ordinarily prattle on.. yet there were so many hands involved here and I just had to say…. THANK YOU one and ALL! ###

Such a beautiful day in the garden with the most glorious guests!   et al.📷
03/12/2024

Such a beautiful day in the garden with the most glorious guests! et al.

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This Sunday 8 December is our Annual Wreath Making Day at Ceres Homestead. Would love to welcome you here  at Ceres Home...
02/12/2024

This Sunday 8 December is our Annual Wreath Making Day at Ceres Homestead.

Would love to welcome you here at Ceres Homestead, Learmonth, - a beautiful way to lead into Christmas.. creating your very own Christmas Wreath. Inspired by the gardens at Ceres Homestead , you will have the opportunity to create your unique Christmas Wreath to take home bringing some festive cheer to your own home!

After enjoying some Bubbles, a glorious Afternoon Tea lovingly prepared by , soaking up the atmosphere of your surrounds - let your creativity run wild.

Link in the bio and secure your ticket. Fly solo or make it an Occasion.. whichever ever way you make your Wreath you will all leave as “like - minded” friends! ###

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