Reflections, thoughts and recommendations from me, to each of you, to conclude our very first season together. My Hobart Staycation, at Gatekeepers Lodge A bath milk like no other Entertainment whilst flying, Tiny Room The app to help conquer jet lag, Time Shifter My new favourite TV show to binge, Alone Are you dreaming of hosting your own home and studying with us at The Hosting Masterclass? The Hosting Masterclass The Hosting Masterclass Instagram Want to k...

This is part two of a beautiful, educational episode, particularly for those who have not yet studied with us and would like some insight on what it is like to be part of The Hosting Masterclass Community. Joining us today are three of our brand new (at the time of recording) graduates from South Australia - Susie from The Humble Harvest, Kate from The Inkwell and Stacey, from The Margot. It’s my turn to ask all the big questions and learn from our graduates, all from the couch of Ms Ev...

This is a beautiful, educational episode, particularly for those who have not yet studied with us and would like some insight on what it is like to be part of The Hosting Masterclass Community. Joining us today are three of our brand new (at the time of recording) graduates from South Australia - Susie from The Humble Harvest, Kate from The Inkwell and Stacey, from The Margot. The ladies ask me their burning questions, all from the couch of Ms Evelyn’s, as hosted by Lisa. It was such a ...

This week, my guest is Jono Flemming - an incredible interior designer who has had a hugely varied career. Jono was Style Editor of "Inside Out" Magazine, and today, works for himself, and has his own podcast with Kerry Ann Jones , 'House of Style'. This is a wonderful episode for anyone out there for anyone who is interested in having a career in interior design. Jono gives a look at what his career has been like from studying to retraining and all the aspects of the journey in between that...

My guest today is Christine Hansen, an expert in all things traditional paint finishes whose journey and knowledge is absolutely incredible. If you've ever been lusting after Pinterest images of those gorgeous European houses with dry, crumbly, chalky walls, then this episode is for you. We chatted about what goes into the technical process of making paint, Christine’s philosophy on creating ,and share our experience meeting through The Hosting Masterclass where we crossed paths for the...

Recently I put a callout on our social media accounts for questions you have for me – about our school, my life, my adventures and our community. Here’s my pick of answers, just for you. Keep an eye out here our next round of Zoom Information Sessions My book, Principles of Style Are you dreaming of hosting your own home and studying with us at The Hosting Masterclass? The Hosting Masterclass The Hosting Masterclass Instagram Want to know more about Principles of Styling & Sto...

Travel has been a huge part of my life for many years, and today I share my essential tips and tricks for the most seamless adventure possible. Welcome Pickups - https://www.welcomepickups.com Northern Olive - https://northernolive.com Whatsapp - https://www.whatsapp.com Google Maps - https://www.google.com/maps Three in one cord - I don’t have a favourite brand, there are many available so just do a search! Are you dreaming of hosting your own home and studying with u...

On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Emma Read & Sarah Hall, otherwise known as “Read & Hall” who joined The Hosting Masterclass in 2017. Emma & Sarah’s stories are a common one - they both wanted to leave their professional careers for a life that would provide them with more space for creativity, flexibility and personal growth. Since leaving their respective professions, they’ve made waves in the styling world and their rise to success is so inspiring.&n...

Criticism is something we have all faced, but something we often don't talk about openly. In this episode, I've taken some time to share some of my experiences when it comes to receiving criticism and what we can do about it? My Recomendations - Watch: Curse of Oak Island - https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-curse-of-oak-island!1963 Read: The Passage - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6690798-the-passage Listen: Normal Gossip - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/normal-gossip/id15...

My guest today is someone very special who I've known for many years, Amanda Stevens from Rewild Company. Amanda first came to one of my classes, initially to open a space of her own, but later transformed the skills and ideas from The Hosting Masterclass to apply to her own deep passion; perfumery. Today, Amanda has her own space in South Australia and her expertise as a perfumer has led her to create a custom house scent for my latest upcoming project "Faraway Farm." We chatted ab...

Welcome to the first episode of The Hosting Masterclass Podcast - a show where I talk to people I’ve taught and people who have taught me. In this first episode, I want to share my story about what led me to creating Captains Rest. Are you dreaming of hosting your own home and studying with us at The Hosting Masterclass? The Hosting Masterclass The Hosting Masterclass Instagram Want to know more about Principles of Styling & Storytelling? Principles of Styling & Stor...