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Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling + Design

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Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Styling + Design

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OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

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Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

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Nat, Creative Director of The Palm Co

Nat, Creative Director of The Palm Co

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Nat from Sea Tribe

Nat from Sea Tribe

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Maddy of Hutchinson House

Maddy of Hutchinson House

Styling + Design

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Jonathan & Tony, owners of Microcloud Bedding

Jonathan & Tony, owners of Microcloud Bedding

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PURPOSE

PURPOSE

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Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

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Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Styling + Design

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Nicole Sullivan, founder and CEO of Cultiver Goods

Nicole Sullivan, founder and CEO of Cultiver Goods

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Chelsea from EQ Consulting

Chelsea from EQ Consulting

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LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

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OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

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PURPOSE

PURPOSE

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LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

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Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

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Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

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Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling + Design

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Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Styling + Design

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Maddy of Hutchinson House

Maddy of Hutchinson House

Styling + Design

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Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Styling + Design

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What you need to know before moving for a sea change

What you need to know before moving for a sea change

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So today @thepauseaus the front site fence came do

So today @thepauseaus the front site fence came down 💃. At this stage of a new build it’s exciting as it’s all coming together. But if I’m completely honest it’s also when things happen at such a fast space and can be quite overwhelming. Even as an expert being an interior designer and a serial renovator, it still applies to me and to the best of us. ⁣
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So the key is not just being organised, it’s being aware of this. If you are well aware of the overwhelm and knowing that it’s ‘normal’ you will be ready for it and knowing it will pass. ⁣
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I liken the building journey to getting ready for a big holiday. As you prepare for your holiday your stocking up on your supplies, busy packing, tying up loose ends, trying to smash through your work and making arrangements for when your away. Then when you finally jump in the car hit the road, either on a road trip or to the airport your almost ready to chill. But it’s usually until you arrive at your destination, that you finally take that big breath out and say ‘this is the life’ 🍹 So as you can see, just like the lead up to your holiday it is the same for the lead up to your new home. Embrace the journey guys, as at the end that what makes it all worth it. ⁣
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Bring it on as we prepare for the final leg of @thepauseaus 🔨⁣
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#soulhomeaus #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #thepauseaus #journey #thesoulhomepodcast

We’ve done a swap today! I’m running the job s

We’ve done a swap today! I’m running the job site (ok the @bamconstructionsgroup boys will be doing the actual work) and #camerashybuilder is in Sydney getting the boys off to school. I could get use to this 🤔

SEVEN TIPS TO SETTING UP A HOLIDAY PROPERTY ON A L

SEVEN TIPS TO SETTING UP A HOLIDAY PROPERTY ON A LIMITED BUDGET ⁣
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1. If your building/renovating which is involved more often than not when setting up a holiday property, you want to line your walls with plasterboard that has noise dampening qualities. Your guests don’t want to hear what’s happening in the room next door, I recommend @csrgyrock #supercheck ... it will provide you with the best investment with your building budget. ⁣
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2. Allocate a good ‘chunk’ of your limited budget to the purchase of your beds. Guest will remember if they had a good night sleep or not. You don’t want to scrimp here. ⁣ Check out @microcloud_bedding toppers. ⁣
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3. Keep it simple with storage in your guest bedrooms. No need to full wardrobes, use a hanging rail and a timber shelf. It’s good on the budget and can create a feature in the room. ⁣
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4. When renovating guest bathrooms, only tile the wet areas ie. shower area and bath. You can use a wall panelling from @easycraft.panels ⁣
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5. Styling sells and it will attract guests to your property. But go with a theory of less is more. Invest in a statement artwork piece that will have maximum affect. ⁣ I love @blackliststore ⁣
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6. When purchasing cushions, make sure they can be washed and reused. This will prolong their lifetime and will ensure your budget is maximised. ⁣ @eadie_lifestyle have some great options.⁣
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7. Hit up the op-shops, @ebay @etsy for some unique pieces. They are perfect to use in creating vignettes. ⁣
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For any further tips I have a whole module on setting up Holiday Properties in my How-To Guides for HPO’s. ⁣
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If you have a question, send a DM as I’ll be answering them every Sunday! ⁣
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#soulhomeaus #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #soulsundayshare #hpocommunity #howtoguideforhpos #airbnbaustralia

This weeks ‘SOUL Sunday Share’ comes from @jac

This weeks ‘SOUL Sunday Share’ comes from @jacquidavis . The question is ‘Can you create a Holiday Property on a tight budget?’ ⁣
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Well the answer is yes, but you need to be really clear on your target market. Knowing who your creating the holiday property for will allow you be very careful when working with your tight budget. ⁣
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Head to the next post to find my cost saving tips. ⁣
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📸 @notsomumsy 📸 @eatreadlover ⁣
#soulhomeaus #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #soulsundayshare #hpocommunity #howtoguideforhpos #airbnb

Local Travel 🙌 ⁣ ⁣ I know we hear it all th

Local Travel 🙌
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I know we hear it all the time, that we live in the most beautiful country but seriously we sure do! ⁣
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And this gorgeous holiday property is proof, check out @thelittleblackshack . I can’t wait to book in a stay here. And can we take a moment to look past the view take in the gorgeous stone on what is called ‘The Little Black Shack’ 🙌⁣
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#soulhomeaus #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #localtourism #airbnb #newsouthwales

Just a bit of a teaser from a few weeks back. By t

Just a bit of a teaser from a few weeks back. By the time we launch our online series you’ll get use to how we click 🙈. Let me put is simply, I talk a lot and Ben doesn’t 😂 ⁣
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So excited for you to see the upstairs master suite ... it is HUGE!!! ⁣
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You’ll find @csrgyprock #superchek on the walls, @stegbar_au #alumiere windows as a feature and @luxaflexaus window treatments completing the space. ⁣
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I can’t forget the styling, you’ll find a @microcloud_bedding topper on the bed, @uniqwacollections furniture working its magic, @cultiver_goods bedding, @arthouseco print on the wall and @eadie_lifestyle cushions & throws to pull it all together. ⁣
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Not long now 💃💃💃⁣
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#soulhomeaus #thepauseaus #onlineseries #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #oversharer

MODULE EIGHT

ENJOY THE JOURNEY

01.

SETTING BOUNDARIES

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ATTRACTING YOUR TRIBE

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KEEP GROWING

04.

LIFESTYLE

EXTRAS

Interview with Pru Chapman from The Owners Collective

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MODULE SEVEN

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

01.

PHOTOSHOOTS AND LOCATION HIRE

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EVENTS

03.

COLLABORATIONS

04.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

EXTRAS

Photoshoot/Location Hire Agreement and an Interview with Nathan and Jaynie Johnson from Blacklist Studio

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MODULE SIX

MAKE SOME NOISE

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DON’T WAIT FOR YOUR GUESTS TO FIND YOU

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SELL THE LIFESTYLE

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

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SIGNAGE

EXTRAS

Marketing Material, Interview with Claire Mountaine from Scout PR plus a video by Headland Brands on selling the lifestyle

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MODULE FIVE

EDUCATE AND CURATE

01.

INFORMATION

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

03.

THE LITTLE THINGS

04.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

EXTRAS

In-House Guide, Feedback Card and an Interview with Kate Mather from South Coast Experiences.

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MODULE FOUR

MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS

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OUTSOURCING OR SELF-MANAGE

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GOING SOLO

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BOOKING SYSTEMS

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AUTOMATE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

EXTRAS

Inside our Booking Sytem, Interview with Hamish Armtage from South Coast Luxury

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MODULE THREE

WHAT’S INSIDE COUNTS

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STYLING

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PRODUCTS TO SOURCE

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QUANTITIES

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CLEANING & LAUNDRY

EXTRAS

Cleaning Checklist, Master List, Plants and Foliage Guide, How to Style a Bed (video) & Interview with Crystal Bailey from Crystal Bailey and Co.

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MODULE TWO

YOU’RE NOW A HOLIDAY PROPERTY OWNER

01.

DEFINING YOUR TARGET MARKET

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YOUR VISION AND THE BUILD

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SPACE AND STORAGE

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BUILD YOUR TEAM

05.

SETTING YOUR PRICE

EXTRAS

Vision Board, Timeline Spreadsheet, Budget Spreadsheet, Behind the Scenes at SOUL & Interview with Ben Mathews from Bam Constructions Group

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MODULE ONE

SO YOU’RE THINKING OF BECOMING A HOLIDAY PROPERTY OWNER?

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WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A HOLIDAY PROPERTY OWNER.

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GET REAL WITH YOUR PURPOSE -IS IT BUSINESS OR PLEASURE.

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WHERE AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HOLIDAY PROPERTY.

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RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH.

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THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THINGS.

EXTRAS

Interview with Dave Smith from Highland Property Agents

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