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An old wagon converted into a peaceful retreat in Australia

An old wagon converted into a peaceful retreat in Australia

Tara Rowe and her husband Luke — a school teacher — have more than one string to their bow and several projects in mind. Both are founders of a slow fashion brand and online store Call me Breeze. But that’s not all. With their three children, they still live on a 120-hectare farm located on the wild south coast.Australia There they grow wheat and rapeseed. In this magical environment that offers them daily a peaceful view of the sea and the nature that borders it, the couple has had a desire for years: to build an ecological shelter inside the building to welcome visitors from all over the world. the world

Turning their dream into reality, Tara and Luke salvage a hundred-year-old train carriage and renovate it for a year. Green cart. Due to its remote location, demandSelf-sufficiency Quickly caught on and installed solar panels and a water recovery system. Being a small space, everything is arranged inside very carefully to optimize every square centimeter and create corners. Comfortable. With its wooden bench, vintage table and rattan chairs, the kitchen is a perfect place not only for dining but also for enjoying the sunset over the sea. A piece of furniture acts as a partition between the bedroom and the bathroom, while outdoor spaces give a feeling of being at one with the environment. Terrace, barbecue and fireplace, everything is there.

On Macro Furniture room divider, two McMullin & Co. Candle holders and a complementary studio mug. Grandfathers Ox Benches and Sarah Ellison Studio Side Table.

Throughout the project, the couple made it a matter of respect to minimize their footprint in this vegetated natural environment and gave substance to the welcoming environment by using sustainable materials such as stone and earth. Salvage and vintage items – especially found Curate spaces – Sarah Ellison Studio is dominated and complemented by pieces from Tara’s favorite brands such as Bomba and McMullin & Co.I love that you find something that feels like a real connection”, says Tara. Whether it is the framework or the elements within, each component Green cart has a history and this certainly explains why we feel a certain nostalgia. Secluded from the world, with treasures here and there, this wagon invites you to travel, albeit stationary.