Round-ups, suggestions and ideas to make your weekend better.
Hello Chelsart
Queen of the Seed Pods - we talked to local artist Chelsea Baker on Art, Inspiration & Co-creating with Nature.
At home with. . . Cherie Michele
Florist Cherie Michele, a.k.a The Flower Grocer, has turned this gorgeous worker's cottage on the range into a cosy, inviting country retreat - and just about the perfect place to curl up by the wood fire with a glass of wine in hand.
Building Communities
Founder of ‘The Lunch Crew’, Amy Willis explores the need for connection and offers practical ideas on how to find ‘your people’ in the local community.
Keeping the Fire
Unlocking Our Inner Creativity: Local Artist Katie Whyte shares her journey of overcoming creative blocks and fostering everyday creative habits.
Beyond the Wall
There's something within some people that strives for more, a spirit that wants to push the boundaries of what they're capable of and what we think is possible. Local school principal and ultra-marathon runner Michael Bray is such a person.
The Art of Tiny Living
A tiny home is more than just a house – it’s a lifestyle, retreat, and one that's increasingly growing in popularity and appeal.
Food from the Wild
Here in Toowoomba we have close access to an abundance of amazing food destinations. From distilleries to patisseries, bakeries and restaurants, there is something for everyone. But what about our native foods?
The Field Guide's winter newspaper is out now
The Field Guide’s eighth street newspaper is available for free in local cafés and shops as of this weekend.
The Local Faces of Global Tech
The past few years have shown that for many people, their location doesn't need to effect their career. Tech entrepreneurs Annie Flamsteed and Tim Neale have both set up camp locally, and life (and business) couldn't be better.
Connecting Careers & Community
Moving to a new place far from home can be daunting, but finding employment can be even more so – from learning the ropes of the Australian workplace to landing a job that matches your skill sets.
For the Love of Thrifting
We’re handing over all of our best secrets. Whether you’re looking for a designer handbag bargain, some vintage glassware for the bar cart or a new dining suite, there’s an op-shop waiting for you!
At home with. . . Carmen Darwin
Carmen Darwin has carefully curated her stunning Queenslander with exotic wallpapers, character furniture and curiosities from her travels. Luckily for visitors, her home is now also a Guesthouse. We popped over recently to ask questions, and walked out feeling more than a little wanderlust.
Getting hygge with it
Whether you prefer a luxurios day spa experience or a more intimate boutique-style setting, Toowoomba offers multiple options to choose from when it comes to pampering yourself in a hygge-inspired way. Just sit back, relax and let the health begin.
Falling Forward
From a terrible accident that almost took her life, Madeleine Riehl shares about seizing the day, about gratitude and how one defining moment led to 12 months of rehab, meeting her husband, and stepping out to start her own business, Hey Marketing.
Ready, Set, Gold
With Queensland hosting the Olympic Games in 2032, and talks of preliminary events being held on Toowoomba soil, the region is abuzz with excitement. Nicole Yap gets some local insight into the Toowoomba sport scene and the Olympic dream.
Windy Acres Lavender Farm: Meet the Vohlands
Alicia & Craig Vohland are passionate people - contagiously so! With a love for bees, lavender and nature, we took a walk around their farm, Windy Acres, and asked way too many questions.
Spotlight| Ever & Maple - Opportunity Knocking
In The Garden City, it's easy to take the incredible floristry we can access for granted. We spoke with Marissa Thompson from Ever + Maple about her journey from vintage Kombi to shiny new shopfront, and what she's learned about the industry in just a few short years.