Designer’s diary Bonnie Ashley, one half of textile design studio Bonnie And Neil, shares her go-to spots for inspiration

MELBOURNE-BASED BONNIE ASHLEY, ONE HALF OF TEXTILE DESIGN STUDIO BONNIE AND NEIL, SHARES HER GO-TO SPOTS FOR INSPIRATION

QUEENSLAND

“MELBOURNE IS A CITY OF SEASONS, SOMETIMES FOUR IN ONE DAY, SO I REALLY LIKE GOING TO QUEENSLAND, ESPECIALLY NOOSA AND THE SUNSHINE COAST, WHERE IT’S MORE CONSISTENTLY WARM AND BEAUTIFUL ALL YEAR ROUND.”

A CURRENT AFFAIR

“My go-to for fashion and vintage shopping. In Australia, it’s hard to find really gorgeous vintage, but when you go to this show [market] it’s all in one spot, I almost hyperventilate! I buy a lot of my vintage clothes on Instagram, so I follow people that curate vintage and a lot of them show at A Current Affair.”

Visit: A Current Affair in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Bookmark: itsacurrentaffair.com.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

“Their rose gardens are stunning. They also have an incredible store attached, where you can buy anything and everything botanical inspired.”

Visit: Richmond TW9 3AB, UK.

Bookmark: kew.org.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

“This is much more than a gallery. Originally the residence of artist Sunday Reed, the grounds themselves are beautiful. Her homes on the property have been preserved and exhibitions are held in these spaces, which is what make it unique.”

Visit: 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen, (03) 9850 1500.

Bookmark: heide.com.au.

THE LAKE HOUSE

“Our out-of-town destination that’s really beautiful in every season. It’s one of those places we head to for special celebrations. They’ve just renovated the outdoor area at the front of the restaurant, so now you can sit outside with a glass of wine after lunch.”

Visit: 4 King St, Daylesford, (03) 5348 3329.

Bookmark: lakehouse.com.au.