- Do you have a morning ritual? “Meditation
and a drink of warm water with lemon.” - Currently reading? “Becoming Supernatural
by Joe Dispenza and The Power of Now by
Eckhart Tolle – for the third time.” - Fave Instagram accounts? “@ateliervime,
@condenasttraveller, @visualpleasuremag,
@suitcase and @unenvironment.” - How do you unwind? “I love taking a bath
and listening to a podcast, or going for a walk.” - Current beauty products on rotation? “I’m
an advocate of Rationale’s Essential 6 regime.
It has changed my skin. I love The Beauty Chef
products, Ayu oils and Le Labo fragrances.” - Biggest career challenge? “Doing too much!
I find it hard to sit still – I want to keep creating.” - Who inspires you? “My family, people I meet
and the creatives I work with. And travel. Puglia
in Italy is my favourite travel destination.” - Where does your entrepreneurial spirit
come from? “My mother was very artistic and
my father had his own companies, so I think it
came from being exposed to that environment.” - What’s next for La Porte Group? “We are
developing new spaces and concepts, and we
have an exciting expansion launching in mid
2020 – a luxury boutique hotel in the Noosa
Hinterland called Maison La Porte. We hope
to create a brand that becomes a way of life.” - Best advice you’ve received? “My mother
gave me the advice to always treat people with
respect. You never know where that person will
be one day, or if you might cross paths again.” R
You can find out more about La Porte Space on its website
Laportespace.com.au, and follow Hayley’s travels and style
inspiration on her Instagram @hayleybonham10 questions with Hayley Bonham
FROM FAR LEFT Fresh start Hayley spends each morning on her balcony with her Labrador, Bear, and a
coffee. “No day is the same! Coffee is the only predictable thing in my calendar.” French connection She
was initially drawn to her home’s “French charm”, and uses layers of white, including In Bed linens, to enhance
its ornate details. Natural elements A rattan sideboard from Ha’veli lends a coastal ease to her classic
style. Double duty “Presence is important and I love being part of the energy,” Hayley says of her decision
to work from an office at La Porte Space. “If I need a day with no distractions, I have an office at home.”
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