For many of us, the price we pay for living in this slice of paradise is having to travel far and wide for work. It can be an exciting, draining, and relationship-straining existence, but returning home each time is made so much sweeter by the time away. Local musician, Charles Wall AKA Bobby Alu, and environmental lawyer, Nina Lucas, are no strangers to this lifestyle, each having to regularly leave Byron Shire for music tours and legal cases. We caught them both on a rare weekend at home.

When we’re young, we often get asked ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ It’s a cute conversation starter, but let’s be real, there’s no way some of us could have fathomed where we would end up.

The events of our lives leave an indelible mark on who we are — inspiring a different direction, new philosophies and changed priorities. The smallest things can pivot us in ways we couldn’t have ever predicted.

A few months ago a notification pinged on my Facebook Messenger app — “Stacey has added you to her group: Chin Wags”.

A dreamy sense of nostalgia can be brought on by a myriad of things – a favourite song from our youth, the scents of summer holidays by the seaside, a piece of clothing from a cringe-worthy past fashion fad.

Inspired by John Wolseley’s intimate observation of nature?

Delta has a quiet and humble presence that commands your attention. While some people feel the need to raise their voice to be heard, Delta speaks gently, with strong conviction and truth.

The seasons change. Nature flows with this transition and changes to suit. Our energy is different in summer than it is in winter. So why do we stay so rigid to a repeating work/life schedule for 365 days a year?

We spent a glorious morning basking in the soft sunshine at this beautifully low-impact home.

I love nothing more than a nice cup of tea – even on a steamy hot summer’s day, I’ll gladly sip a piping hot cuppa. And of course, we all know that more can be gained from cups of tea than just a comforting beverage.