NEW SOUTH WALES
Curators Collective and The Sir George Home
Savvy travellers and readers of Country Style will be familiar with these two beautiful businesses,based in village-of-the-moment Jugiong. But in an exciting development, their respective owners, stylist Carlie Oates and designer Liz Prater, have combined their talents to offer visitors a new premium shopping experience within the historic stone walls of The Sir George. The restored country pub is a mecca for visitors between Sydney and Melbourne, drawn to its intimate bar, leafy beer garden, rustic restaurant and luxury accommodation. It’s a natural step for Carlie and Liz – the progressive pair have been bouncing ideas off one another since the renovation of The Sir George began, just a hop, skip and a jump away from Carlie’s original incarnation of retail gem Curators Collective. Shoppers can still expect the same on-trend selection of fashion and homewares, now with more to choose from. Buying is inspired by the surrounding landscape, with earthy colours, rich textures and quality designs reigning supreme. “A few of our favourite brands are Eight & Bob, Hale Mercantile Co, Hunter Lab and Cecilie Copenhagen,” Carlie tells us. On any given day, The Sir George is buzzing with guests, be they in cosy corners drinking coffee (with fresh
Italian doughnuts, no less) or sipping rosé out under the snow pears. The new shop is truly immersed in this venue, and there’s something highly relaxing about meandering the shelves while you wait for lunch, browsing linens you admired in your room the night before, or picking up a gorgeous gift at the same time as a loaf of sourdough. As Carlie says: “We believe there will always be a place for bricks and mortar retail. Offering a sensory experience is our priority.” 320 Riverside Drive, Jugiong; Curators Collective, 0413 362 020, curatorscollective.com.au; The Sir George Home, 0419 098 828, sirgeorge.com.au
Fred Living