74 Australian Country HOMES
This page: From banners to buntings, Linda admits she has an obession with f lags. The couple inspires
each others’ creativity and the decorative, wooden arch in the bathroom was handmade by Wallie.encourage people to make something
wonderful of their garden and be a
part of a greater community. But strict
water restrictions make it diffi cult.
I’ve designed a garden that is drought-
resistant by using pencil pines and box
hedges, which I have grown myself
because it’s easier for the plants to adapt
to the environment if you do it that way.”
While Linda will continue collecting
antiques with Wallie and adding them
to her already charming house, she also
helps restore and decorate other people’s
homes. “I’ve helped restore Tess and
Tom’s farmhouse in the lovely Fleurieu
Peninsula,” Linda says. “I love that style
and to decorate and bring something
old back to life. The only problem is
everyone seems to be favouring upcycled
wares now, but I’ve been collecting for
more than 20 years. I might go for a new
style because I don’t want to be following
the trend.” ACH