ABOUT THE HOUSE

• Antiques and vintage pieces are a mainstay of Gayle’s decorating style. Some of her favourite places to pick items up include Zacher Antiques, Steptoe’s Renovation Supplies and Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar. (03) 9699 3301, zacherantiques. com.au; (03) 9419 9366, steptoes.com.au; (03) 5470 6555, castlemainebazaar.com.au

• Repairs to the stone section of the house were carried out by stonemasons Michael and Chris Archbold of Natural Stone Construction. 0408 198 759, archboldstone.com

• The weatherboard exterior is painted in Taubmans Boulder Ridge with Dulux Berkshire White trim. taubmans.com.au; dulux.com.au

• Baltic pine imported from Finland lines the main living area. It was sourced from Tonks Brothers Hardware, which has since closed.

• The ceiling above the kitchen dining area has an intricate pattern of tongue and groove boards.

• To learn how to make no-fail, no-knead bread in Gayle’s kitchen, visit artisanbread.com.au