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Leanne Dalle Cort About me: I was born in Ayr and moved all the way to Townsville to work after I finished school at Burdekin Catholic High. I try to always be a good friend and person and treat people the way I like to be treated. Something which may not be known about me is that I have been mistaken for Jennifer Aniston a few times both here and overseas (clearly when my hair was longer and straighter, and perhaps when I was a bit younger!) – actually – I haven’t heard that comment too often lately – but it’s my claim to fame so there you have it!
MY BAG A beautiful black leather handbag made by a Melbourne designer I purchased more than 10 years ago. I have a bit of a bag fetish (which adds to my shoe, bowl, glass and fabric fetish) so they come and go, but my black one is a go to for whenever I travel. This pure gold SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL belonged to my grandfather, Leslie George Carlsen. His initials are engraved on the front and on the back it says ‘Normanton State School 100 yards Champion 1923’. Kids must have had to run harder in those days as the prize medal is lavish compared to the nylon strips of ribbon they give out today! I’ve worn it each time I went into labour to keep me safe and calm. He was a lovely man who I know would be watching over me and throughout important or scary times in my life. I’d like to join another JAMES STREET COOKING CLASS, so I keep their timetable handy. My husband Isi encouraged me to take my first class years ago, which he booked and paid for. Somehow I think this benefited him as well! FOLDING FAN belonged to my grandmother. It’s handy for hot days watching sport or standing at school assemblies. I keep this tear jerking LETTER in my purse. It’s from Gabrielle who has ‘left prison’ (aka boarding school) and is now living back at home. My Australian made LEATHER PURSE is a recent purchase from my favourite city to visit – Melbourne. I’d move there tomorrow especially when it’s as hot as it has been here.
My dad, Peter, sadly passed away almost 10 years ago and I have this PHOTO of mum and dad in my purse. I also keep the Thank You card we gave out after dad’s funeral. My sister, Marni gave me these BVULGARI SUNGLASSES for my 40th birthday (just last year!). Very glam. The ALTOID tin is used for many things, but reminds me of visits to New York where I purchased the mints that are now long gone. My iPHONE connects me to my family and friends, especially to my bestie Lynda. It’s also good for playing scrabble while waiting for school or footy training to finish. My screensaver is our two recent family additions – Ruby and Braxx. The GOD’S EYE was made and given to me by Josh from his Year 5 school camp. A cute little BROOCH I picked up from the St. Kilda Markets and some random jewellery in case I leave home without any on. ROSARY BEADS from a sweet friend – thanks Vicki. Didn’t know about this one did you Pammy (my Mum)? I have my TICKET ready for the upcoming Burdekin Growers Race Day. Giddy up girls. I’m often in Brisbane visiting my boarding school children, so I carry this handy SOLID PERFUME and TRAVEL CANDLE. My motherin-law gave me a bottle of Nahema Givenchy perfume for Christmas before Isi and I married (she’d obviously decided I was the one!). Benn bought this green MURANO GLASS heart for me in Venice. Favourite PHOTO I took of our kids when Jye was 9, Gabrielle 7, Josh 5 and Benn 1. What busy days they were. GYM PASS to Spartan PTI and Body Torque. Thanks Brad and Nic for keeping us (super) fit. March 2016 DUOMagazine
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