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TT Spotlight: The Shearing Shed St Albans

Some very dear friends of my parents have just just JUST opened a gorgeous B&B, so next time you visit Orange, consider the accommodation box officially ticked! The Shearing Shed at St Albans is a new and beautifully renovated shearing shed, which has been tastefully converted into self contained accommodation. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (both ensuites) and is a mere 10 minutes from the heart of Orange. "A superb setting with magnificent country views." And don't get me started on (owners) Debbie and Wally - they are the loveliest human beings you are ever likely to meet. Sweartogod.

St Albans is located at 794 Icely Road, Orange NSW 2800. 
Phone (02) 636 31316. For more info, visit  
www.theshearingshedstalbans.com.au

New Books + Bedlinen: Shannon Fricke is on fire!

Interior Stylist (and decorating workshop Goddess) extraordinaire Shannon Fricke has just launched her bedlinen collection! Inspired by the coast and the countryside surrounding her home in the Byron Bay Hinterland, the collection is designed to be "free-range" (that's mix and match to you and me). Prices range from $40 - $270 and you can get yours from shannonfricke.com/bedlinen. 

(above left) Spun Lace Quilt Cover ($100)
(above right) Flowers in the Filed Quilt Cover ($180)
(below) Ask me Again Pillowcase ($40)

Oh, and look out for Shannon's beautiful new book How to Decorate, 39.95 (click to buy), also on sale now. Clearly Shannon has been a very busy bee!

"How to Decorate is a gorgeous, practical, down-to-earth guide to decorating your home from start to finish – with love, attention and style. Layer by creative layer, stylist, decorator and homewares designer Shannon Fricke takes us through her decorating workshop in a book, explaining how to find your own story, create a decorating concept perfectly suited to you and your space, and implement that concept to turn your house into your dream home..." - Shannonfricke.com

PS Don't forget there is currently 25% off everything at tabletonic.com.au! 

Moroccan Leather Pouffes: $199  now $149.25

Ikat Cushions: $79  now $59.25

Mexican Suzanis: $449  now $336.75 

Large Juju Hats: $650  now $487.50

Baby Juju Hats: $399  now $299.25

Mini Juju Hats: $239  now $179.25

25% off storewide at Table Tonic!

Table Tonic Spotlight: The I Quit Sugar Cookbook is here!

Heard of Sarah Wilson? You might have - She's worn a few career hats in her time, including Editor of Cosmopolitan magazine (yes, we worked together), host of Masterchef, "Wellness Blogger" extraordinaire and more recently, quitting-sugar-ebook-guru! On Tuesday 10th April 2012, I purchased Sarah's I Quit Sugar ebook online for $15 (you are emailed a file that you then print out) in a post-Easter chocolate-coma. And it has changed the way I look at sugar (fructose/glucose, call it what you will) COMPLETELY. Second only to the chemical maze that is processed foods, Sugar is about the worst thing we can eat (and feed our children). Sugar doesn't tell our bodies when they've had enough. Quite the opposite. It makes us want more more MORE! Well. Sarah is back with another stroke of e-publishing genius with her latest offering, The I Quit Sugar Cookbook ($19). And it. Is. Beautiful.

"The I Quit Sugar Cookbook is the follow-up to I Quit Sugar: a Sweet 8-Week Program, which you can buy here. It doesn’t muck about: it features more than 108 desserts, cakes, snacks, kids’ treats and detox meals, plus a bunch of other tricks and tips and links. It will help you shop for ingredients, convert quantities and get extra detox and background information…in a click!" - Sarah Wilson

(above and below) The inside of the book looks super smashing. Hats off to the IQS team!

All images via I Quit Sugar Cookbook, shot by Marija Ivkovic.

Click to buy the I Quit Sugar Cookbook.
Click to buy I Quit Sugar: a Sweet 8-Week Program.
Click to visit Sarah Wilson's blog.

PS Sarah already shared the recipe for Bacon & Egg Cupcakes on her blog. Yum! Happy cooking, happy health and happy weekend Tonic-ettes!

Feel the LOVE: It's Spend n' Save time!

If you're thinking of cozy-ing up your pad for winter, now is the time Tonic-ettes! Table Tonic is ON SALE! Click to shop!

Buy one Moroccan Pouffe and save $40! Ikat cushions are reduced by $10 each when you purchase 2 or more! And get $60 off Juju Hats, Mexican Suzanis, Wedding Blankets...

And in case you missed the REALLY big news, the Table Tonic retail store is getting primped and primed and ready to open it's doors in a few weeks! Find it at Shop 6, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon NSW 2107 (right near the Mark Tuckey shop). The Walls are painted, the pouffes are filled... Not long to go! Eeeek!

Click to shop tabletonic.com.au. Orders are dispatched with 24 hours of payment clearing and YES! We ship internationally!

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