Inspiration

FOLLOW YOUR BOHEMIAN HEART AND BE INSPIRED BY THESE DREAMY, WHIMSICAL WEDDING VIBES.

Boho Rhapsody

“The inspiration for this collaboration of local, ethical and conscious vendors was to reflect a true bohemian feel for the relaxed bride and groom wanting to step outside a formal wedding “ for a more whimsical picnic-style celebration. – Nicole Bull, Stylist.

Denya’s eco-friendly floral neckpiece was influenced by tribal feels. All the florals in the shoot were created with a 100% biodegradable base and seasonal, Australian-grown flowers. The blooms were collected to be gifted or composted afterwards.

Monique Laing from Cake n’ Co dived into her true native cooking skills using natural flavours of real spices for her Persian love cake, which is topped with buttercream icing flavoured and coloured naturally using blood oranges.

Model Denya Aroha wears a timeless dress from Bella Boheme in Springwood, which can be worn for years to come rather tucked away after the big day. Denya’s hair and makeup was styled with organic products by mutli-talented local artist, Tania Bowers.

Michele wears Matheson + Me Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat, ‘Elisabeth’ Chantilly lace gown in with its stunning private lake ivory with champagne underlay and beautifully appointed and ballerina skirt. accommodation, is set on nine Right: Chloe wears Matheson acres of parklands, offering a + Me ‘Brandi’ skirt in platinum secluded backdrop for a private with ‘Bobi’ lurex-lace reverse wedding gathering. wrap top in black.

STYLE FILE

STYLIST Nicole Bull of Penny Lane Studio VENUE Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat, Katoomba MODEL Denya Aroha – @denya_aroha HAIR & MAKEUP Tania Bowers of Wild Botanik DRESS Bella Boheme, Springwood FLOWERS Trish Carter of Blue Mountains Floral Designs CAKE Monique Laing of Cake n’ Co., Katoomba PHOTOS Lauren Elyse Photography VIDEOGRAPHER Sam Battin Films

FIRED UP

Meet the talented folk fuelling our regional food & wine industry

Cover image of Joe Campbell, owner/chef at Fumo in Blackheath, by Asia Upward.

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MAKERS OF AWARD WINNING Travel with us on a journey along the food and wine trails that criss-cross the Blue Mountains – from the banks of the mighty HawkesburyNepean river to the highlands and plains of the Central West – and discover a region of unmatched natural beauty and bounty on the outskirts of Australia’s largest city.

This first edition of HARVEST introduces you to some of the passionate people behind our finest regional restaurants, along with cool-climate wine and cider makers, providores, a local coffee producer and a well-known foodie and author.

We invite you to take your time exploring our beautiful corner of the world. You may never want to leave.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Blue Mountains, the Darug and Gundungurra peoples, where this magazine is created. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present.

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in the Blue Mountains

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THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Our kitchens are where we provide sustenance for ourselves and our family, and perfect harvest produce deserves the benefit of quality kitchen tools and accessories. Leura Whisk has been part of the Blue Mountains community for 16 years, so call in and let the experienced team show you the best in sustainable and innovative kitchen products for a healthier future.

LEURA WHISK I SHOP 1/166 THE MALL I LEURA NSW 2780 02 4784 3412 I info@leurawhisk.com.au