hightor

Welcome to Hightor! Seat of the Hewat family in beautiful Daylesford, Victoria. Built in the mid 19th century, the house is a true historic artifact. Filled with colorful stained glass, creaking wood floors, and wrap around decks that should be done soon. Just in time for some fine al fresco dining this summer. Let's take a quick tour. (And sorry Allison, living in a version of that idealized Anthropologie house! But come visit anytime!)

The kitchen, where all the magic happens. Love that vibrant green on the pantry and trim. And quite enjoy having my morning tea with Mary.

The kitchen hearth is an evolving tribute to birthdays and holidays.

Which fine, vintage china would you like to use today? Plenty of options ranging from Asian inspired, to cool simplicity, to ornate Victorian.

Fancy a cuppa?

Then let's walk down the hall, where the chair rail lives up to its name, past the upright piano and framed reed art...

...to the cozy lounge. Apricot walls, purple leather sofas, ice blue velvet Louis XVI style chair, and plenty of bright, natural light. This is where we wind down after school and hangout on the weekends. Card games, drawing sessions, video games, hair plaiting, even pushing the sofas together to form a massive cozy cocoon for fun sleepovers. 

Everywhere you look Papuan art mingles with the every day. Baby carriers and a rather hilarious picture from last school term. Love those faces!

More Papuan statuary with stained glass at the front door.

Another fun coincidence between Sarah and I- organizing books by color.

More art on top of the piano.

And my favorite part- the keys. It's indescribably fun to lock up with these big old things. Feels like a fairytale.