When her grandfather’s leather tools serendipitously came into her possession, Millie Harvey was determined not to let them gather dust. Combining her background in industrial design and interests in slow fashion and simplified living, she created Tamboon Leather Co – a modern brand built on age-old values.
It’s considered a household staple, but did you know that some of Australia’s finest extra virgin olive oil is made on our doorstep in the Hunter Valley? In celebration of Pukara Estate’s twenty-five years in business, Swell chats to Raquel Goodchild about their journey so far.
It’s every kid’s fantasy to grow up and own a donut shop, and for DoughHeads founder and creative director, Anna Farthing, she’s living the dream. Not only that, but her donuts have received national recognition, with the traditional jam donut (‘Pump Up The Jam’) taking the number one spot at the National Donut Competition for two years straight. But for this baker and entrepreneur, it hasn’t all been sprinkles and icing. Hard work and perseverance have paved the way to her sweet success.
Someone who is a firm believer in the effect your own space can have on pretty much every aspect of your life is Lauren Henry – owner of Common Circus, a delightfully colourful, always-inspiring, and very much joy-inducing homeware store and café in Hamilton. We sat down to chat about the importance of finding joy in what you do and how to achieve the balance between spending for the sake of spending vs. creating a home that truly makes you feel good.
