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Old Stuff in Balmattum

by Katie 31st January 2019
written by Katie

I love old stuff.

I love the way it gets you as close as can be to touching the past. I love the way it’s had a life of its own and is full of unspoken secrets.

This is one of the reasons why I will immediately pull over if I spot an abandoned house while driving. In fact, I have been known to choose holiday destinations based on the fact that they’re near some fabulous old ruins.

The other reason I love old stuff so much is because it gives me something to photograph.

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We're all about old-fashioned fun around here. This is a place where a good time involves a daytrip to the country to visit op shops and photograph all of the things, followed by an evening spent knitting or sewing garments from vintage patterns. Settle in, grab a scone and a cuppa and enjoy reading along.

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