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Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of festive doors. I have three doors to show and these are the last of my Christmas collection. I’m off now for a few days so will begin my Christmas shopping today and we plan to call over to Bondi to pay our respects. Have a lovely day everyone and I hope you enjoy the lead up to the celebrations. My favourite this week is number three as it is extremely festive looking and very elegant. Do you have a fave this week?
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another wonderful week of doors. The past few days I have been really hopeful to find some festive doors for the lead up to Christmas and my luck came in at the beginning of the week when I took a walk through Surry Hills in the city. Lots of beautiful doors with festive wreaths! As always, please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I love them all but I will choose number three as my favourite this week. I absolutely love the shade of green and how the wreath matches beautifully. What do you think?
Today’s door is another beauty from Paddington and belongs to a stunning little house, hidden in the shadows. If someone could just give me this house to live in, I would be extremely grateful! Haha wishful thinking but how stunning is this place?!
It’s Thursday again already and that can only mean one thing…time to showcase some doors! I have a few more doors to display from one of my favourite suburbs for doors, Paddington. I’m sure you are all sick to death of hearing about this place but it has the most fantastic doors in the state, maybe even the country! I know that’s a bold statement but I am yet to meet another place like it. There are a few neighbouring suburbs that can give Paddington a run for its money but I feel that they are also extensions of Paddington, for example, Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, both neighbours to Paddington. As always, let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I absolutely love doors 2 and 3, how cheery and uplifting they both look. I wonder did they choose the colours together as they match perfectly. The design of these town houses is just fantastic and don’t be fooled to think these are small town houses as they are huge inside, extending backwards for quite a distance! I have been lucky to have been in a few of these and they are just as stunning on the inside! Have a great Thursday everybody!!!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors! This week I am combining two challenges with the one image, inspired by Brian from Bushboys World. I have a beautiful door that belongs to a house in Paddington (one of my favourite suburbs) that hides in the silent shadows. This door is the most amazing colour of green and has matching green wooden window shutters. I love how the trees surrounding the house cast big shadows over it, protecting it from the sun. The white picket fence is the icing on the cake!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing more doors that I have left over from our trip to Perth. As always, please do let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I’m really torn between doors 2, 4 and 5 but I think I will pick 4 as my favourite simply because of how inviting it looks and I love the curtain on the inside of the door, it feels very Italian 🇮🇹.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. The sun is shining and I’m working from home today. It’s really lovely but I’m just dying to get out in the sun for a walk. I’m settling instead for a quick coffee break and thought I would post some of my remaining Perth doors. Please let me know if you have a favourite this week. Sometimes it isn’t the door that catches my eye but the entire building! I absolutely love door number one this week but the Salvation Army building is just fantastic.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I have collected quite a few doors from travelling around Western Australia and this week I will be showcasing my first few from Perth’s CBD. As always, let me know if you have a favourite.
I think I am drawn to number one this week. It’s a beautiful looking door set within a great brick framework. I feel like it has a very mysterious aura about it and I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I opened the door. It was a bar / restaurant but very different to what you might assume. It was almost like an airport terminal, not much character, almost like it was designed to be something else but they quickly turned it into a bar. Nonetheless, the food and drinks were lovely and it was right beside where we were staying so I was grateful to have somewhere to eat when we first arrived.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing some more electrical boxes that I spotted in Perth’s CBD. I always love seeing these in Sydney so was very pleasantly surprised to see these in Perth too. Let me know if you have a favourite.
I actually can’t decide this week as they are all magnificent and bursting with colour. They sure do brighten up the streets and I love how they are Aboriginal inspired.
Enjoy the rest of your week everyone. We are currently in Margaret River and heading back to Perth tomorrow to wrap up the end of our two week holiday. It’s been a blast and I look forward to sharing some of the spots with you all soon.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I am currently travelling around Western Australia, having just left Scarborough and heading now to Fremantle, all not too far from Perth. I have spotted some cracking doors so far but will keep them for when I’m creating my WA blog posts. This week my doors are from my last Aussie adventures when we travelled to the German village of Hahndorf, near Adelaide. As always please let me know if you have a favourite.
I love the message beside number 3 – “Do more of what you love” – abso-freaking-lutely! However, number 4 is my favourite this week, it has that old school rustic charm and it looks very worn and weather beaten, lots of stories if it could speak.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing a few doors from the suburb next to us called Caringbah. We went for a walk here on Sunday looking for a popular board walk. The good news is that we went for a walk and got our steps completed, the bad news is that we took a wrong turn and totally missed the boardwalk. Ah well. We will have to try again at a later stage. It wasn’t all bad though as I was able to spot these beautiful houses with fantastic doors and we managed to stumble across a brewery that we had frequented before. It does the best creaming soda ale I have ever tasted. Ok, so it’s the only creaming soda ale I have ever tasted but it is absolutely delicious.
As always, let me know if you have a favourite this week.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week I am showcasing a beautiful door and building from Surry Hills that I spotted a few weeks ago. It really caught my eye when I just happened to walk down a certain road. Don’t you just love those unexpected finds?!
In the heart of Surry Hills stands Durham Hall, a Georgian gem of a building with a quiet kind of power. It was originally built in 1834–1835 for George Hill, a wealthy merchant, magistrate, and influential figure in early Sydney politics, even becoming a city councillor and later the Mayor of Sydney.
After the Hill family sold the property in 1889, Durham Hall went through a series of transformations until eventually being restored in 1983.
Since 1986 it has become the headquarters of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), consequently blending history with medical leadership.
Inside, pathologists and scientists shape the future of healthcare, diagnosing disease, setting lab standards, and training the experts behind every biopsy and blood test. It is the brain behind the scenes, elegant, essential, and deeply Australian.
Durham Hall doesn’t just house medicine, it holds a significant history and I for one am delighted the building has been reused for such an amazing purpose. There is something deeply satisfying about seeing a heritage space like Durham Hall not just preserved, but repurposed with intent. It isn’t simply bricks and mortar, it’s a living legacy, quietly supporting the health of millions through the work of pathologists and scientists.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. We have turned a corner with Sydney’s weather with blue skies returning and temperatures increasing ever so slightly. This is the last official week of winter here, so roll on spring next week!
This week I am showing some doors from one of my favourite suburbs in Sydney known as Woollahra. I have shown many doors from here in the past but this place has been on the news of late due to a new train station being built here and new homes being created. The train station I think is being welcomed, however, the new housing is quite controversial as there is limited space in Woollahra. It would be a complete shame if they were to demolish some older buildings with abundance of character to make way for new apartment blocks to be erected. I have heard this may be happening but I’m hopeful that it will not go ahead.
As always, please let me know if you have a stand-out door this week.
For me, it is number 2 this week. I love the colour of the door and it blends perfectly with the home and the greenery. Have a great day everyone and I look forward to seeing many other doors being published today.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. As it continues to lash from the heavens with rain, I thought I would brighten the day with three absolute beauties. These doors POP with colour and are sure to bring a smile to your face. They were discovered in Paddington, Sydney that I have showcased on numerous occasions. I swear this suburb in Sydney has thee absolute best doors around and I am pretty sure I am close to having photographed every single door there!!! Let me know if you have a favourite this week and have a great day.
I love them all but number three is my stand out for this week. I mean, the colour is exquisite and quite unusual I would say for a door. I also love how the window matches the door and the colour of the house blends so well with the colours of the door / window. The little canopy over the door adds to the aesthetic also.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome back to Thursday Doors! Today the weather is abysmal in Sydney, very cold, wet and gloomy. Therefore I thought I would show a few brightly coloured yellow doors that I was delighted to find a couple of weeks ago in Paddington. I love how you meander around different streets here and colourful doors appear to JUMP out at you. I was even more pleased that my yellow jumper matched the doors, as sad as that sounds but as you all know, I am easily pleased. As always, do you have a favourite this week?
I actually cannot decide this week as I love them all equally but for different reasons. They are all extremely quaint and I cant help but smile when I see a yellow door. Ok actually, number two does stand out for me as the outer security door is also yellow which is pretty cool and I love the yellow shutters on the window of the house. Additionally, the sunflowers are very cheery! (I know they have nothing to do with the door 😜).
Happy Thursday everyone from a wet and wild Sydney today. I’m staying dry in work but it is miserable out there. There is no Thursday Doors this week but I wanted to showcase this beauty as it’s a red door and fits in with Becky’s simply red challenge for the month of July. This door is from one of my favourite suburbs in Sydney called Darlinghurst, as I am sure you have heard, as I have mentioned it too many times before haha.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I had the pleasure of walking around one of my old stomping grounds in Sydney. It’s the suburb of Paddington and I have shown you many, many doors from here before but I knew there were more to see. This area is a real treasure trove for door lovers and I was absolutely in my element. Let me know if you have a favourite this week.
Although, I love all these doors, I am going to pick my favourite this week as number one, simply because of how inviting it looks. I also love the little stained glass windows in place.
Happy Thursday everyone! That can only mean one thing…it’s Thursday doors!!! Haha I only have one door today but it’s a beautiful red door from an area, aptly named Strawberry Hills in the suburb of Surry Hills. Not only is the door red, but so is the light shade and the flower pots. I love it.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week I have only one door to show but it’s a real pearl. This was spotted last weekend in a little bar on the main street of Bundeena and I instantly fell in love with its aesthetic. I’m not sure what the theme is, maybe you can help. I feel like it could be a nautical theme due to the porthole with a compass in the middle that they must have added. Also the couple of bottles on the door which I assume could be the idea of messages in a bottle, found at sea.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing a few more doors from one of my favourite suburbs in Sydney, Paddington. I have shown SO many doors from Paddington that I am truly amazed that there are still more to discover, it’s the gift that keeps on giving and I am here for it. As always, please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
My favourite this week is number three due to the unusual colour for a door, the transom window and arch above it. I also love how the security door is the same colour. How about you?
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I thought this week I would go back to basics and show case a few doors from Northern Ireland / Ireland that are still yet to be featured, as it has been a while. Let me know if you have a favourite this week.
Ok, so for this week I will be picking number one as my favourite. It is highly unusual to spot a purple door and I love the design of the door as well as the surrounding archway. What about you?
Have a great day everyone and I look forward to seeing all your door entries over on Dan’s page.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. I am still on my holiday in the Philippines, currently in Manila with one more day to go. I thought I would have found an array of doors but sadly I have found only one!!! In saying that, I could still find more later today.
This door was found in D’Mall in Boracay, one of the many Filipino islands. D’Mall, Boracay is the vibrant heart of Station 2 on White Beach, an open-air “mall” blending shops, dining, entertainment, and services all within easy walking distance. Don’t be fooled like us by thinking we were going to a well air conditioned mall haha. We were in for a shock but this was ten times better. So much character and soul here with a fantastic door just waiting to be photographed. I think it leads to a store room but to me it looked like it could well lead to Aladdin’s cave, a cave full of treasures.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am featuring three doors from a lane that I discovered a couple of weeks ago in the heart of Sydney, known as Hayden Lane.
Hayden Lane in Darlinghurst has undergone a remarkable transformation from a neglected alleyway into a vibrant urban oasis, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local residents and artists.
From Neglect to Renewal
Once a dimly lit laneway plagued by illegal dumping and antisocial behavior, Hayden Lane was revitalized during the COVID-19 lockdown by a couple of long-time residents. Frustrated by the lack of action from authorities, they initiated a self-funded project to clean up the lane, removing rubbish and introducing greenery and art to the space.
The transformation was a community-driven effort and the organisers received donations of plants, pots and other materials from local residents in the area, in addition to murals and paintings from a variety of artists.
Recognition and Impact
The revitalized Hayden Lane has become a symbol of community resilience and creativity. It has been featured on programs like Gardening Australia and recognized by local officials, including Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich, who commended the residents’ efforts in the NSW Parliament.
I love the vibrancy of this lane and it is a real feast for the eyes. It’s somewhere to come and reflect and just appreciate the simpleness of beauty that nature can provide. It was so good that I came to visit a week later. The colourful doors are charming and you can imagine my excitement to even see some doors in this laneway. What a great place to come home to! Well done to all those involved, what an achievement!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. It is currently lashing here in Sydney so I am happy to be looking through my Adelaide doors and reminiscing of drier times. Let me know if you have a favourite this week.
Number six is my favourite this week. It has a certain rustic, old school charm and the colour is fantastic against the brickwork.
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, known for its vibrant arts scene, world-class wine regions, and festivals like the Adelaide Fringe. Often called the “City of Churches,” it’s also famous for its well-planned layout and proximity to stunning beaches and hills.
We had always wanted to visit Adelaide for the wineries but also to see the architecture and churches for ourselves. I love exploring new cities and while we’re living in Australia, I want to see as much of it as possible.
This city FAR exceeded our expectations! We absolutely loved it and could have stayed longer than the five days we had there. It’s such an easy city to navigate, very close to the airport, offered lots to see and had some very friendly people. I will showcase the highlights of our trip by providing the top ten things that we loved. There is so much more to do and see, therefore, we will have to return again in the not so distant future. We actually said we could see ourselves living here, it’s much quieter than Sydney and with less hustle and bustle.
1 – Adelaide Central Market
Bustling with local flavor, the Adelaide Central Market is a sensory feast of fresh produce, gourmet goods, and multicultural bites. It’s the perfect spot to sample the heart of South Australia’s food culture. Our hotel was just across the road so we were able to pop over for breakfast and lunch on a couple of occasions.
2 – Adelaide Botanic Garden
A serene oasis in the city, the Adelaide Botanic Garden features beautifully curated landscapes, historic glasshouses, and an impressive array of plant life. It’s ideal for a peaceful stroll or a quiet moment of inspiration. There was also an art installation when we were there, much to our delight. “Chihuly in the Botanic Garden” was an exclusive Australian exhibition showcasing 15 of Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures throughout Adelaide Botanic Garden.
3 – Wine Tour
South Australia’s wine country offers an unforgettable journey through rolling vineyards and cellar doors. Whether it’s Barossa, McLaren Vale, or the Adelaide Hills, each sip tells a story of the region’s rich environment. We booked a tour called ‘Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour’ with Viator and we couldn’t recommend it enough, too good. We stopped at Dog Ridge in McLaren Vale and The Broad Church (inside an actual church) – both offering delicious wines and a fantastic wine tasting setting.
4 – Hahndorf
Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, Hahndorf charms with its half-timbered buildings, artisan shops, and cozy cafés. It’s a delightful blend of heritage and hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed strolling through this historic village with its quaint little shops and historic architecture. A lot of history here and having a German background, I really loved this place.
5 – Architecture
Adelaide’s architecture is a thoughtful mix of colonial elegance and modern innovation. From grand sandstone buildings to sleek urban design, the city’s skyline tells a story of evolution and identity. Personally, the University of Adelaide was a stand out feature.
6 – Art
Art thrives in Adelaide, from its dynamic street murals to world-class galleries like the Art Gallery of South Australia. Creativity pulses through the city, making it a haven for lovers of the visual and performing arts. We didn’t have time to visit any galleries this time but the street art was exquisite.
7 – Food & Drinks
Adelaide is a foodie’s paradise, blending local ingredients with global influences. Whether it’s fine dining or a street food stall, every meal is crafted with pride and flavor. A couple of highlights were the markets and The Little Hunter for a good steak dinner and glass of red wine.
8 – Glenelg
A classic beachside escape, Glenelg offers sun, sand, and seaside charm just a tram ride from the city. It’s perfect for a sunset stroll, a swim, or fish and chips by the jetty. We only stopped here for a short time and it was raining but it looked fantastic. This is one place I would love to return to.
9 – Penfolds
One of Australia’s most iconic wineries, Penfolds offers an elegant experience rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. A tasting here is a journey through history, innovation, and world-renowned wines. This was the highlight for my partner, being a complete wine connoisseur and we were fortunate to have a private tasting that was both delicious and informative.
10 – Hotel Indigo
Stylish and contemporary, Hotel Indigo blends boutique luxury with local flair. Its design, dining, and service make it a standout stay in the heart of Adelaide. We absolutely loved staying at this boutique hotel, with its quirky charm, rooftop bar, eccentric restaurant and friendly staff. This is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, making it a very busy spot so it was lovely to be actually staying here. The location of the hotel is great, across the road from the markets and just a stones throw away from China Town. You can also walk to the city centre in about fifteen minutes.
Thank you all for checking out my Adelaide post. I hope you all enjoyed it and maybe feel inspired to visit Adelaide one day. Ps. I will feature this in my Thursday Doors too as I have included a couple of doors 😜 . Be sure to check out some more of my Adelaide doors next week!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another wonderful week of doors. This week I am still showing some doors that I spotted a few weeks ago in Surry Hills, Sydney. This area is a door haven and I’m sure there must be some friendly competition here or the need to have a door that makes an impression. Again, let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I have to admit that I love ALL these doors and number 4 is a very close winner (the curtain makes it for me), however, number 5 is just something else! What a fantastic building for a police station, I love it. It reminds of something from The Flintstones!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week I’m doing something a little bit different but I am still showcasing four fabulous doors. I was in Paddington a couple of weeks ago and many of you will know that this is one of my favourite suburbs in Sydney. I used to visit here all the time for its beauty and quaintness, fortunately it also boasts a copious amount of fantastic doors.
As I was walking through I spotted two fantastic doors on a main street. They looked vaguely familiar but I couldn’t remember if I had ever photographed them before. It’s unusual and extremely fortunate if you are able to photograph them without parked cars in front, so I was delighted to catch a quick snap.
It was once I returned home and searched through my archives that I discovered that I had indeed witnessed these doors before and had also photographed them…without any cars in front again!!! I thought today it would be fun to play a little game of spot the difference. The first photo was taken in 2018 and then now again seven years later. I can spot at least eight differences in that timeframe. Let me know if you can spot them and / or any more in the comments section.
What an absolutely amazing building, so much character and fantastic doors and windows!!!
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I am currently on a city break to Adelaide, South Australia so I will not be blogging too much but fear not, I am still on the lookout for great doors. I will share a fantastic door that I spotted today. Let me know your thoughts but I think it is very majestic / regal, reminding me of London. I can’t wait to share my trip of Adelaide with you all soon. All the best!
Happy Thursday everyone! This week I am simply showing you one amazing door and it is from Woollahra, Sydney when I was there last weekend. This door is very much in season. Firstly it is orange and really fits into the autumn season that we have just entered here in the southern hemisphere. Secondly, it has a really beautiful Easter wreath on the door that I absolutely love and it makes the door appear so festive for Easter this weekend.
On that note, I would like to wish you all a very happy Easter if you celebrate it and remember, it’s ok to indulge in a little chocolate at this time 😜.
All the best wishes,
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I was glad for the break last week but equally happy to show off some doors again this week that I discovered at the weekend when I was in Sydney visiting a friend. I often like to go into the city a little earlier and have a wonder around and see what I can discover.
Last weekend I was in Woollahra to meet a friend for lunch. I have lived near this suburb before and often walked through on my walk home from work. It was very nostalgic to walk through Woollahra again and appreciate the wonderful buildings, homes and of course, the doors. I could have easily spent all day here walking about but alas, that wasn’t on the agenda.
Please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I love the first building a lot but I can’t help but smile when I see a yellow door. It’s not that common and it’s just so bright and cheery. However, my favourite door this week is number five. Firstly, I love the door for its rustic charm but also because of the door number. Our family home growing up was 112 and it is a number that I see quite frequently and it always makes me smile. I had a big grin when I spotted this door. I’m sure you already know that I am easily pleased haha.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing some doors that I spotted last weekend when I travelled to the city to meet friends for lunch. These doors are all from a quirky neighbourhood known as Surry Hills. I’m pretty sure I have shown doors from here before but these are from a side of Surry Hills that I don’t frequent often. I was delighted to see so many beautiful homes, many of which had the most amazing and colourful doors.
I’m not sure if it’s just me but the world seems pretty gloomy at the moment and I can’t help but follow what is happening with Trump in America and think about how his decisions are affecting the world as a whole. I’m splashing some colour to you all this week and hopefully put a smile on your face. These doors certainly made me smile!
Let me know of you have a favourite this week.
My favourite this week is number four. This is such an unusual colour for a door, at least for me. I have never seen one quite like this and I feel that it blends really well with the cactus growing beside it. I love the leaves on the floor too, very autumnal feeling, yet I feel like it could be a home in the desert haha.
Have a great end to your week everyone.
Wayne
Happy Thursday and welcome to another week of doors. This week I am showcasing my remaining doors from Redfern, Sydney, when I visited there two weeks ago. I feel like there are a lot more doors to discover here so I will definitely have to return one day soon.
As always, please let me know if you have a favourite door this week.
Number three is a security door but I love its design and the cat being on guard just adds to the image. I love the aesthetic of number four, the whole design of the house is exquisite. There’s a lot happening from the tiled flooring, the colours and the bench outside that would be perfect for people watching on. I really love it but my favourite door this week is number five. The colour looks very regal, simple yet effective. I love even the leaves at the porch, reminding us that autumn has arrived in the southern hemisphere.
Have a great end to your week everyone.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. Last weekend we had the absolute privilege to be invited for lunch at a beautiful home on the water. We were invited by friends to celebrate a special birthday and enjoy some food, drinks and good company in this lovely home, inhabited by a lovely couple who have been living by the water here for years. We had the best morning / afternoon with the most fascinating conversation and lots of laughter. Good times were had all round and upon leaving I managed to spot a fantastic door that leads out into their garden. I love the hallway and the look of suspense the door effortlessly emanates. I also have a picture of the home from the water as we had once passed the house when on our river cruise.
I hope you’re all keeping well and having a great week.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week I am digging deep into the vault and showing some of my favourite blue doors, in honour of summer resuming in Sydney after lots of rain last week. As always, please let me know if you have a favourite.
I think for the first week ever, I cannot choose an obvious favourite. I love all of them for different reasons. I think if I was able to buy one of these doors for my house, I would pick number 3 from Kells but number 5 looks so regal (definitely wouldn’t be my house door). What do you think??
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. It’s a wet and wild day in Sydney today with huge thunderstorms yesterday evening and all through the night. I’m staying dry indoors and looking at my doors taken from our trip to Berry recently. I have featured a couple in my Berry blog but they’re too good (in my opinion) not to share again here. As always, let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I really love number 5 this week. I’m not sure what the building was for, now used for a few businesses but the door really stood out for me. It is so unique and the design and colours are extraordinary. Love love love.
Hope you’re having good weather where you are in the world. All the best wishes,
Wayne
Nestled between rolling green pastures and stunning beaches, Berry, New South Wales, is a picturesque town that captures the charm of the South Coast. Just two hours south of Sydney, this quaint destination is perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway. We had been here before for a couple of day trips but I really wanted to return and spend a couple of days here to really take it all in. From our place in the Shire, it was only a 1.5 hour drive.
A Historic Haven
Berry is steeped in history, evident in its beautifully preserved heritage buildings and small-town atmosphere. Established in the 19th century, the town is a window into Australia’s colonial past, with sites like the Berry Courthouse and the Berry Museum offering a glimpse into days gone by. There is a beautiful Thai restaurant that is worth checking out that is situated in the old Berry post office. We were lucky to be able to sit outside on the garden and appreciate the beautiful nature and architecture surrounding us.
A Foodie’s Paradise
Known as a hub for food lovers, Berry boasts a vibrant café culture and a variety of gourmet experiences. Whether you’re indulging in artisan baked goods at The Famous Berry Donut Van, enjoying a farm-to-table meal at one of the local restaurants, or exploring the Berry Farmers’ Market, you’ll find fresh, locally sourced delights at every turn. We discovered a lovely little Italian restaurant with a homely atmosphere and we also frequented the Berry Hotel on a couple of occasions (in Australia hotels are mostly pubs) which was fantastic and gave us the opportunity to meet locals and tourists alike. They had live music one evening and we needed up chatting to the musicians at the end of the evening. I think our Guinness drinking caught their attention and they were not surprised that we were two Irish men!
Shop, Stroll, and Explore
The town is a treasure trove of boutique shops, offering everything from homewares to handcrafted goods. Strolling along the main street, visitors will find unique gifts and souvenirs, along with plenty of opportunities to relax and soak in the village vibe. The Berry Barn is worth checking out and has some fantastic Aussie clothing, leather bags and traditional hats. I had always wanted an Australian leather bush hat and I found the perfect one here, much to my absolute delight.
Nature’s Playground
For outdoor enthusiasts, Berry is the gateway to stunning landscapes. Nearby Seven Mile Beach offers serene coastal views and plenty of space for picnics and long walks. We took a drive to the nearby suburbs of Gerringong and Kiama on the way home to take in more breathtaking ocean views, check out the architecture and treat ourselves to some fish and chips.
To conclude, whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a culinary adventure, or a touch of history, Berry, NSW, has something for everyone. With its blend of natural beauty, rich heritage, and warm hospitality, this charming town promises an unforgettable experience.
Pack your bags and discover the magic of Berry today, we highly recommend it! It was also recently voted the number one place to visit outside of Sydney for a day trip by Timeout Sydney.
Thanks for reading,
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and thanks to Dan for suggesting we choose our favourite doors from this year. I fear I have A LOT to choose from so I have opted for a single door that I discovered at the weekend and absolutely LOVED it.
It’s a very festive door, on a street in the centre of Surry Hills, Sydney that surprisingly had many more fantastic doors. We discovered this street whilst trying to find a wine bar to visit and it was absolutely stunning, just off the beaten track and the home to many great, hidden doors.
Thanks for checking in and having a look at my doors through 2024. I look forward to seeing all of your favourite doors throughout this year also and catching up with even more doors in 2025.
Wayne
Happy Friday everyone. I am a day late with my doors as I was really hoping to find some festive doors yesterday when I was out and about. Sadly I didn’t find any and decided to go to the beach instead.
My festive door is part of Dan’s holiday doors theme and it was taken from two years ago when we lived in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. It’s a fantastic door and the little decorations certainly give it that Christmassy feel. I absolutely love the brick work of this building and the design of the panel windows and transom window, almost looks like a spider’s web.
I look forward to seeing all your holiday doors over the weekend.
Hi everyone and happy Thursday! It’s been three weeks since my last doors post and I must say I have enjoyed the break. I was debating whether I should rename my doors series since hitting 100 posts but alas, I have continued on from where I left off, with this week being volume 101.
This week I wanted to show you all a fantastic place that I visited a couple of weekends ago in a beautiful place called Menangle, a small village in NSW, about an hour from where we live in the Shire. We have been to this village before when I spotted this great general store and I was dying to take a look inside and around but never had the chance. On this occasion, I purposefully parked nearby to take some photos and have a nosey.
This store was built in 1904 and quickly became an integral part of the local community. Over the years it has served as a barn, a general store, accommodation, an event space, a bottle shop and post office. Today it operates as a quirky coffee shop with an outdoor seating area and a beautiful flower shop attached with some local products for sale also. I was hoping for it to be a general store too but even without, it was a really stunning space and I couldn’t help but admire the architecture, craftsmanship and of course its doors. I also appreciated the Christmas feels that were on display here, even if the weather was stifling hot and couldn’t have felt any less Christmassy. We didn’t have time for a coffee this time but we will definitely be back.
Thanks for taking a look and have a great weekend everyone. My work is quietening down now towards Christmas so I will hopefully be more active on the old blog!
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another magnificent week of doors. Today is my 100th edition of doors of WordPress and I wanted to create something a little different to mark the milestone.
I couldn’t think of how to choose my most favourite doors and it was very hard to narrow down my collection, so I thought a video might be a quick way to show some of my favourites. I managed to narrow it down to my top 250 doors!!!
I am so grateful that I have found a community that love doors as much as I do and a big thank you to Dan for creating this great space on our blogging platform. I have met lots of blogging friends through the Thursday Doors club and I love how we support each other by checking in and interacting through our appreciation for a good door.
I created a video to a song that I love by the Cranberries and shared to my Instagram account. It’s called Dreams and I’m sure many of you will know it. Sadly I cannot download my video with the song, I’m guessing due to copyright reasons so I have posted the video below mine in case you want to listen to it.
Thank you all for your interest and continued support of my doors and everyone else’s too. Long may the love of doors continue.
All the best,
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another fantastic week of stunning doors. This week I am showing a few doors from Northern Ireland. I seem to have a never ending supply from when I visited home two months ago. As always, please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I love all these doors for various reasons. The first door was taken in a thrift shop with lots of antiques and bric-a-brac. I spotted this door at the back and was very interested to see what was behind it but I didn’t have the courage to look as I think it was meant for staff. I love door number three simply for the absolutely stunning building that it is part of. It used to be a department store but has now been transformed into a fine dining restaurant from the Ivy group (best known for its sister restaurant in London). However, I LOVE door number five in Armagh for its really unique design and fantastic colour. It looks like something you would see belonging to Scrooge McDuck, with lots of gold coins being kept behind this door. If you’re an eighties child, you will know what I mean.
Have a great week everyone and I look forward to creating my next doors of WordPress post as it will be my 100th edition!!
All the best,
Wayne
Hi everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showing only one door from a fantastic building that I was able to see last weekend when visiting the Southern Highlands.
First a little bit of history –
The Burrawang General Store is a renowned café and store located in the small village of Burrawang, in the Southern Highlands. It was originally established in 1867 and has retained much of its old-world charm while offering modern appliances and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The General Store is known for its delicious, locally sourced meals and coffee, often enjoyed in a rustic setting that includes indoor seating, a veranda and garden views. It’s a popular spot for both locals and visitors exploring the scenic Highlands region.
However, we were saddened to discover that this store has actually just recently closed. The specific reason for its closure hasn’t been made public, however, it seems that management changes or evolving business conditions might have led to the closure. While the original café has closed, there are occasional events and pop-up dining experiences held at the site. Fortunately, this fantastic structure continues to be a beloved location in Burrawang village, attracting interest for its charm and heritage alike. I love the actual design of this store and although the door is not one that stands out, I feel like the door blends well very with the style of the building. I love the shutters on either side of the door and what a great sign above it. I doubt you would find a newspaper for one penny today!
I hope you’re all having a great week.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I thought it was about time to show some local doors again from Sydney as it has been a while. Even though I live outside of Sydney, I still work in the city a couple of days a week so I am delighted to be able to keep discovering new doors there. I still have a good few from Ireland and England but will keep those in my collection for a rainy day.
As always, please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
I love the first door from Coogee. It’s an old classic with a rather interesting bill board in the left hand corner of the photo! Fortunately, it’s an advert for a brand of wine here in Australia but actually made in France. According to Time magazine, it is a wine for the anti snob…and I happen to know it’s actually not a bad drop.
To be honest I love the first four doors, especially the homes in pictures two and three. The last door isn’t overly special or easy to spot but I loved the colour and character of the building, even the house number is pretty retro.
What are your thoughts? Have a great week everyone and keep your eyes peeled for some interesting doors.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I’ve realised that my weekly doors posts are the only things that are keeping me blogging at the moment, thank goodness for doors and to Dan for having the weekly door challenge.
With work being so busy, I just haven’t been able to travel much but hopefully that will change in the coming weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I am happy to be busy at work and grateful for the opportunities here in Australia.
This week I am showcasing a few doors from Huntington in England where my sister lives. I have visited many times, with the most recent trip being last month when I visited home. I was looking back through my doors and couldn’t believe that I actually haven’t posted many doors from Huntington as yet. Surprisingly to me as the doors there are exquisite.
As always, please do let me know if you have a favourite or if one simply stands out more.
I absolutely adore number five for the quaintness of the door, the glass panels, the wreath in situ and the exterior. I love everything about this cottage, including the thatched roof, the lantern on the wall and even the dog on top of the roof, apparently in remembrance of their previous pet pooch. What are your thoughts?
Thanks all and have a great end of the week.
Wayne
Hi everyone and a very happy Thursday to you all. This week’s doors are from Hillsborough, a little village in Northern Ireland. Some of you may remember that we lived here for nearly a year when we temporarily moved back to Northern Ireland last year. During our trip home last month we just had to return and spend a couple of days here as we had loved living there so much.
Please let me know if you have a favourite door this week.
Ok so number 5 technically has a few doors here but I’m thinking more of the black door behind the mini. To be honest this has to be my favourite, not only for the fantastic door, surrounding arch and transom window but I also love the brickwork of the building. It’s also one of my favourite images and really gives you a feel for the village of Hillsborough. The flowers, the bunting and even the mini parked outside all add to the visual.
Anyway, thanks for taking a look at my doors this week and have a fantastic weekend everyone.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. I have returned after a two week hiatus and feeling good for the break. I have been exceptionally busy with work but also I have found a new obsession, commencing my family tree on ancestry.com. I will have to write a blog post about that but for now I will showcase some doors from my trip to England last month.
We visited an amazing place called Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire and not for the first time. We had previously visited in late 2023 when we took my niece and nephew to a light installation show. However, this time we visited to appreciate the grounds and scenery during the day and with some lovely warm weather.
Managed by the National Trust, Wimpole Estate includes a grand mansion, extensive gardens, a working farm and parkland. The estate dates back many centuries, with its development influenced by various owners who made significant changes to both the house and the landscape.
It’s a very popular destination for tourists, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts, offering walks, seasonal events, and educational activities. It is also used for filming and cultural events due to its scenic beauty and historical significance. However, for me, I just couldn’t help but appreciate the venue for all the fantastic doors it had to showcase. As always, let me know if you have a favourite one this week.
I absolutely love the door on the church from picture number 9 but I really love the simplicity of door number 1. Those doors that are split in two halves are really cool and always remind me of old country and western movies. I think the tractor also adds to the shot.
Thank you all for having a look and I hope you’re all having a great September thus far.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of spectacular doors. This week I am showcasing just one door that I found within the grounds Antrim Castle, located in the Platinum Clockwork Garden. I have wanted to visit this garden since it opened in 2022 and it did not disappoint. The door itself is quite simple, a beautiful green door set within a stunning tower made of bricks.
The Platinum Jubilee Clockwork Garden at Antrim Castle is a unique and enchanting installation that captures the spirit of both history and creativity. It was designed to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, however, it is not just a tribute to her 70 years of service but also a testament to the power of innovation in art and horticulture.
Interestingly, there isn’t an actual clock in the Platinum Jubilee Clockwork Garden. The “clockwork” theme refers more to the garden’s artistic design rather than to the presence of a functioning clock. The installation uses mechanical elements and sculptures that create the idea of clockwork, symbolizing the passage of time and celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign.
If you ever find yourself in Northern Ireland, a visit to the Platinum Jubilee Clockwork Garden at Antrim Castle would be recommended. It’s a place where history, nature, and art come together to create a truly magical experience.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. I was rummaging through my collection and realised I still have a few doors from my trip to Dijon, France from almost a year ago now. I love how each door conveys a certain rustic and historic charm…if only doors could talk, I’m sure they could tell a tale or two.
As always, please let me know if you have a favourite.
Personally, I love numbers four and five but my winner this week is the last door at number five, a door leading to under the stairs. Could there be a French Harry Potter living in there?
Thanks for checking out my doors this week.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. I was on my lunch break during the week and took a walk around a little park that I like to frequent. It’s like a small rainforest in the middle of the town, a tranquil oasis that most people don’t even know exists.
I was walking along the boardwalk provided when I stumbled across the most AMAZING door…in a tree!!! Who do you think lives through that door? The quaintest door I ever did see and it really allows your imagination to run wild.
I’m guessing someone placed this door here but what a great idea. It certainly brought a smile to my face ☺️. Enjoy your Thursday everyone and keep dreaming.
Wayne
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Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week I only have one door to show case, however, this is a special door found on a boat trip that I undertook last weekend.
We took a small boat trip from Cronulla, our nearest seaside town, to Bundeena, another smaller and more quaint little seaside town. I have previously created a blog post for Bundeena as we had taken a short trip there during covid times and absolutely LOVED it.
The boat ride takes about 35 minutes and costs about $8 one way. It’s a beautiful, relaxing boat journey and the best way to travel to Bundeena. I was thrilled to be able to showcase this boat journey with my friends from Melbourne and enable them to visit Bundeena for the afternoon.
I had great intentions to walk along the beach, have a nice lunch and complete the Aboriginal trek, however, my friends were more interested in finding the nearest pub! Luckily for them, we found a cool, cosy pub on the main street that also served street food (lucky for me). After a couple of tasty margaritas, we headed back to the wharf for the ferry ride home. Fortunately, the sun was setting and we were able to view the most stunning sunset.
Thank you all for reading. Have a great weekend.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of exceptional doors. I have only one door to show you this week and you may have to zoom in to see it. I absolutely love this house, the front porch, the blue rocking chair and all the greenery. The door is equally stunning with its deep green colour and wooden panels, tucked under its beautiful gable roof.
I have a small loop that I can walk if I need to increase my step count and breathe in some fresh air. It’s close to my home and takes you around some lovely tree lined streets with some fantastic houses. This one is my absolute favourite and I always smile as I walk past it.
Have a great weekend everyone. Today is my Friday and it’s a long weekend due to it being King Charles’ birthday (not sure why we need a day off but I’m not complaining).
Take care,
Wayne
Hi everyone and welcome to another week of fantastic doors. It’s Friday morning here but I figure I’m still in time to post some doors. It’s 0630 and I’m currently on my hourly train ride to work, so what better time than now to look through my gallery.
I have an array of doors still waiting to be showcased, however, this week I want to show you some of my favourite lighthouses. I absolutely love lighthouses and will make it my mission to go out of my way to find them. I love their architecture / design, their spectacular viewpoints and the fact that they emit light to help people at sea. What’s not to love! Plus they will almost certainly have a door. As always, please let me know if you have a favourite. These are all located within New South Wales, Australia.
I find it very difficult to choose from these but I have always loved the Bradley’s Head Lighthouse for its delicateness and location. However, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse is very different from the others and its location is out of this world. I also love its colour and brickwork with the red roof to the side.
Thanks everyone and have a great end to your week.
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to a new week of wonderful doors. I have to admit (and you may have noticed) that I have lost my blogging mojo of late, even more so with my doors posts. There are two main reasons for this, 1. I have been so so busy with work and settling back into Australian life that I just haven’t had the time or motivation and 2. I am so disappointed with the lack of interesting doors where I live. I know that my first point also plays a factor as I need time to go and visit new locations but I would love to have some in my neighbourhood. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some lovely houses around but I guess a unique looking door just isn’t high on everyone’s list.
However…I was walking in our nearby coastal suburb, known as Cronulla, at the weekend and was DELIGHTED to discover some beautiful doors and homes. As sad as it may sound, it really made my day and brought a smile to my face. Some of the images, you may have to enlarge to see the actual door but I just loved the whole buildings and wanted to showcase them. Please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
My favourite is number 2. I stood and observed this house for a good few minutes (hopefully not too creepily) just taking it all in. Such a quaint little cottage with great outdoor greenery, a fantastic roof and of course the yellow door with its little porch. FANTASTIC!
Have a great weekend everyone,
Wayne
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. I am pulling out a few of my favourite random doors from my collection as I am really struggling to find some interesting doors where I live. These doors were taken in different countries and many even before I realised I had a love for doors. Please do let me know if you have a favourite this week.
Have a great end to your week everyone.
Wayne
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