Contributors

ABBIE MELLE

This photographer headed to NSW’S East Gresford to capture Jane Maroulis and her family in their beautiful old farmhouse (see page 32), also shooting our cover at the same time.

From the mountains west of Sydney to the other side of the world, Abbie Melle has lived in some diverse locations during her life. “I spent my early years in the Blue Mountains, then five years in the UK, and the majority of my teenage years in Yass, a small, rural NSW town,” explains the 33-year-old, who now lives in a cottage in the Southern Highlands.

With a style she describes as “light, gentle and considered,” Abbie’s passion for photography was nurtured by her parents. “They taught my sisters and me the beauty of observation, often through photos they’d capture on film,” she says. “Over the years this instilled a deep love for sharing stories and moments through an image, and led me to pursue photography full-time.”

KRISTIN RAWSON

From a quiet beachside suburb north of Sydney to New York and back again, stylist Kristin worked her magic on The Style Diary (see page 120) as well as Among the Vines, on page 32.

In her 20s, Kristin Rawson spent a decade in New York City — the ultimate destination for a young stylist — working for fashion magazines. “I loved styling anything!” says the 40-year-old. “Materials, textures, clothing and art.”

Growing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Kristin worked as a fashion assistant during school holidays. By 18 she was working full-time for a magazine publisher, and from there was on her way to becoming a style and interiors editor. “Working on magazines has enriched my knowledge of the styling world,” says Kristin. She returned to the Northern Beaches after New York, and enjoys the stories of those who live on the land. “I learn something new from every home owner,” she says.