BELINDA SATTERTHWAITE

Belinda calls herself The Shopkeeper in the Town Time Forgot, but Carcoar is impossible to forget – as is her shop, Tomolly, named after her two children.

Where do you live? What sort of property? I live in the historic village of Carcoar in a converted Old Flour Mill dating back to the early 1800s. I live with my husband Steve and our dog, Dusty. We have two adult children Tom and Molly, both of whom now live in Orange, just a 40-minute drive away.

How would you describe your style? My style is elegant, informal, unpretentious , natural and a little rustic. These elements are constants through my shop, home and personal style.

Are you interested in fashion? I love fashion, especially clothes made from natural fibres and am a lover of all things linen.

Do you have any favourite labels? La Bottega di Brunella, Eva’s Sunday and Montaigne.

What’s the best style advice you’ve ever received? Always wear what makes you feel good and that’s comfortable – no matter what .

What are your essential beauty products? ZO Skin Health by Dr Zein Obagi for my daily skincare. I have embraced my natural curls so have fallen in love with Clever Curl products for my hair health .

Do you have a signature fragrance? Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne.

Do you have any favourite accessories? A beautiful leather belt from Angus Barrett saddlery, my tan leather ankle boots that I bought at Lucknow Skin Shop & Boot Barn, and I always carry a tan leather clutch from Saddler & Co.

What are you reading and listening to? I’ve never really been a reader but I must say I did buy Samantha Wills’ book Of Gold & Dust and find it hard to put down. I love beautiful coffee table books on all things interiors that you’ll find in perfect stacks at home. I also have an addiction to cookbooks. My favourite podcast is Natalie Walton’s Imprint.

Do you have any favourite local spots to eat? There are so many cafes to choose from in our region but my favourites would have to be Millthorpe Providore, Groundstone and Anything Grows – both in Orange – for breakfast or brunch. For a special dinner, Tonic in Millthorpe and for a dining experience, Antica Australis in Carcoar.

What do you never leave home without?

I never leave home without my lipstick – Natio in Magnolia.

To read more about Belinda’s life in Carcoar and the property she has restored, see page 62.

Belinda takes a walk along the disused railway track – a popular route, thanks to its great views over the historic village of Carcoar. FACING PAGE Belinda with her dog Dusty.