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Monday, June 20, 2016

The China Room...

Finally I have some photos to share with you of The China Room! For those who have waited patiently here they are...

Above: A view from foyer towards fireplace. The blue and white was inspired by Wedgwood Jasperware. The background of the fireplace will be painted blue eventually to highlight the classical motifs embossed on it.

Below: View south towards front of house. The curtains should be finished next week. They are being made from a backed silk, slightly darker than the wall colour.

Below: Some of the Wedgwood collection... 

I like this cheeky little putto on one of the vases...


Thursday, June 16, 2016

The Inaugural Supper Club - Smashing Success!

Both Peter and I would like to thank all the guests who came to our inaugural degustation dinner. We are glad you had such a good time, and we can't wait for the next one. Here are some pictures of the night...

Above: The invitations.

Below: Chef Phil and Sous Chef Yai Yee from Kerr & Ladbrook, at work in the Willowbrook kitchen...
Above: Our sommelier, Dan, from Mills Reef winery, with Manager Lisa, and Tyler from Kerr & Ladbrook.

Below: Dan lining up the degustation wines in the Billiard room...

The Menu...

The dining room set for dinner, with thanks to Trevor Gibbs for the floristry...

The first of our guests arriving, courtesy of John and Fiona Carrington of Carrington Limousines...

Soprano Evelyn Bourton kicking off the night's entertainment.... 

And continuing in between courses...

Myself with Evelyn, who is actually a very old friend (we went to school together and have kept in touch as our careers took us in different directions).

Thus endeth a wonderful night. A big thank you to all the crew from Kerr & Ladrbook, and Dan from Mills Reef, who worked to hard to produce a flawless evening for everyone.