As you can see – there is a change in the air – well in my site design anyway! The changes will keep on arriving over the coming weeks…
But there has been a bit of a life altering NEW happening to me as well… I just moved house. And when I say house, I mean “Dream Home”. We call it The Nest. It’s a timber pole home nestled into the hinterland overlooking Byron Bay.
When I first found out we were successful in securing this place of trees, fruit and koalas I thought I would be shouting from the rooftop for all to hear… but I have kept it pretty quiet. Whenever I talk about it I feel as if I am showing off. But maybe that is because this is my dream house. I’m the one who can’t get over the fact that it’s even real.
We have gone from no view or garden to the absolute polar opposite.
For the first few weeks here I couldn’t help waking up at 4.30 am every morning so I could watch the sunrise from the huge front verandah. I journal as the world wakes up, all bundled up in blankies (It’s been a wet and cold winter!). I am happy, like in the center of my being, happy.
The doglettes love it of course. But we did spot a MASSIVE Eastern Brown snake cruising along in the gardena few weeks ago, so I don’t let Moo and Tinsel wander around on their own!
We have a professional Gardener giving us a ‘tour’ of the property next week, so we can get a handle on the abundance of things growing here. The gardens really are amazing and a stroll through them starts at the palm grove, goes through the bananas, past the chook pen, macadamia , mango and other whacky fruit trees (star fruit, jack fruit and custard apples!), across a sprawling , shade dappled lawn to a short rain forest trek, into the ginger and frangipani garden and out and into the Eucalypt forest. All of this goes around the house. There’s even a swimming pool – roll on summer!
Moving was a huge deal, but we had the LUXURY of moving over a month. Some days were just plain scary. But Angus and I just got stuck into unpacking, and assimilating each truckload of our lives. It’s been quite an adventure working out where everything goes.
My art Studio is called ‘The Mermaid Lounge”. It looks out to the Palm grove and a huge frangipani tree.
I’ll post pics of the next stages later.
My office is upstairs and called “The Perch”. It looks out into the tree tops.
So there you have it! In amongst moving I decided to run Supplies Me as a Live class again and add a whole new week to the class and to re-do this blog site. Why? Because I am crazy. Crazy in love with life.
xoxox
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so very happy for you both !!!! love, martha
Congrats – it’s an amazing place to land!! I feel like your creativeness is about to explode in a whole new direction and an whole new level – how could it not in such an inspirational setting!!!
Oh wow Danger-Jane, now I realise why you were a bit tired. This is wicked !!! I hope one day to be able to afford a dream place like this for my gang
Enjoy yourselves !!! xxxxxx
Congratulations on getting your dream house, Jane! So happy for you!
Jane it looks sooooooooo beautiful!!!!
I am thrilled to see your new place and it looks like the Garden of Eden! Stunning and seemingly untouched !
Your face says it all how happy you are to be there too.
I wanted to ask; when you are sitting in your armchair with the dog in your lap; what is that giant thing that looks like a floor cushion next to you? Why I ask is it looks like something I have seen recently in a specialist shop…is it..?
I won’t say what Im thinking…but it looks specifically like a item that helps you to “chill”? Am I on the right track..?
Hi Melanie, it just a beanbag!
By the way you said you feel happy in the centre of your being.
It actually shows!:)
I hope you guys will be really happy there.
God bless
Mel
Hello from Finland! Beautiful pictures. You really do have a dream house! It is exciting to look these pictures, because I live in other side of the world
I am thrilled for you and your family! Thank you for sharing your dreams and dream home! I really enjoyed your post! xo
Wow,, amazing place,, I am soooo happy for you Jane!!
You deserve it all, Jane!
Jane,
I am so excited for you! When dreams come into reality, (and yours is some great reality I must admit…MINUS SNAKES!!!!) the beauty of them is beyond anything a photo or words can convey. Dare I say, even an illustrator or painter cannot capture true bliss of being one with our dreams. I honor your joy!
Your new home is amazing. You are so very lucky.
Crow from the rooftop baby – you work hard and you’ve both earned such a special place. I can’t wait to see your studio when you’re fully moved in, I bet you are going to create amazing art in such a beautiful place!
Loving your new blog look Jane and congratulations on your gorgeous house – looks totally fab!
A brown snake in winter??
OK when I come to visit I am not leaving the house, ok? I’ll just hang on the verandah!!
It’s gorgeous and you deserve your dream home! xx
Jane your new home is just gorgeous! Congratulations to you, Angus and the dogs, you deserve it. Showing off, I don’t think so and thank you for letting us have a sneaky peek into your lovely new surroundings. So don’t miss the threat of snakes anymore living here in NZ now, yuk!
Cheers
Leanne
Amazing place!! The joy shines in your smile!!
Congratulations !!!!
It does look like a dream House !!!!!!
(Word of advice ,,,,,,,The chooks and their eggs attract snakes ! I have a couple of friends who had to get rid of their pet bird for the same reason in Coolum)
Welcome to your tree house ‘Team Paw’. It’s a gorgeous place for EVEN MORE of your dreams to become your reality. Byron Lighthouse & Danger Jane – one in the same in my book! Congrats Team!
PS I believe Joe Blakes don’t like PawPaw & that if you ‘ring’ the house with pieces of the skin & a bit of the flesh (at a distance of course, that should keep the critters at bay.
Wow Jane and Angus and doglettes, I am so happy for you!!! As I read your blog and looked at the pics I felt the excitement of being there too. What a wonderful environment and a fantastic inspiring new home. All those negative ions and organic fruit will keep you healthy for many eons to come. I love the changes and I love your happiness. xxx Lynette (Lynnieofcapri)
Hey Jane! I am INSANELY jealous of you – completely… Utterly…
But so happy of course – it looks like an amazing haven to live and be nurtured and create and love! I can’t wait to see pics of your studio up and running x D
Wow! I’m in Awwww. ******picks jaw off the ground****
Hugs, Kyles =D
Wow! Firstly, I love the new look to your blog. A real rainbow feast for the eyes!
Your new home is lovely!! Showing off- not at all! I think it’s fabulous when someone gets so giddly excited that they have to share it! (I am just the same!) Your garden sounds absolutely beautiful and tropical with all those fruit trees and as for the timber house- perfect! Enjoy each and every memory you make!
Awe GRATS Jane on the new place…it’s Fabulous! I’m so happy for you guys. …Cannot wait to see what wonderful artsy things are borne in your new studio
Wow Jane! It is beautiful!! That indeed is a dream home! It’s a haven for a nature-animal-sea-loving mermaid! Just perfect! And a Star Fruit tree…lucky girl! I’ll have to send you my Fruit Kabobs with Almond Cream recipe so you can make use of the harvest!
What a wonderful creative space, peace, tranquillity and nature. It is lovely Jane. I can imagine inspired little creatures gracing the pages of your journals.
Cheers Pauline.
Congratulations on your realizing your dream (Minus the second most venomous snake in the world).
This is SOOOOOOO totally awesome! So happy for you! Maybe when I get to visit Oz one day I can swing by for a visit and a stroll through your gardens!
Jane,
So wonderful and amzing! Love the post and beam and hardwood floors. Would be freaking with a Giant Snake in the yard, but that’s the price you pay for living in Paradise. So jealous!
Jane, how wonderful! I am so happy for you, this looks so amazing. If I ever get to your part of the world, I would love to visit your shop and studio.
Jane- I can hear the excitement and beyond measurable joy in your writing! Congratulations! It looks like paradise to me! I can only imagine the new art and workshops that will be coming based on all your amazing views. Your inspiration is going to runneth over!
OMG Jane! This is my dream home too; though I’ve previously only seen it in my dreams.
I am sooo happy for you and Angus. Never hesitate to share something you’ve earned with your talent and HARD work. Be proud and enjoy it to the fullest. And please post more photos so I can live there vicariously! 
Warm hugs…
Jane, that IS a dream home !! Absolutely stunning! One day I will have a dream home too. I’m so excited for you guys, enjoy yourselves!
And the blog makeover looks fabulous too.
Love it!! Congratulations and wishing you all more happiness and inspiration.
Jane, I am so very excited for you!!! The house is just gorgeous and I know you have got to be over the moon. I can’t wait to see pics when you are completely moved in. Enjoy your new nest….you so deserve it. xoxo
Jane, your new house looks and sounds like paradise! I’m so happy for you. It’s truly lovely, all of it, you lucky girl!
I am so happy for you! Your passion for life is a beautiful thing.
Wishing you endless happiness in your wonderful home!
So beautiful!!! Congratulations its wonderful when everything in your life seems to come together! Enjoy!!!
Your house looks more like heaven,
what a beautiful haven for creativity!
Enjoy!
Congratulations Jane and Angus!!! Scream it from the palm tree tops and who cares who thinks you may be showing off. You have worked hard and deserve your dreams to come true. It looks like paradise and I hope you both enjoy every single moment of it. Couldn’t happen to two nicer people. Take Care
Wow, Wow, Wow! It’s beautiful. Congratulations on moving into your dream home.