DECEMBER 2024
5 MICRONS
WITH JACQUI DUNN
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Tell the Iris & Wool community about growing up on the land?
I grew up on a sheep and cropping farm north of Lameroo in the Mallee. I have the most wonderful memories growing up on the farm - a sense of freedom, horses, motorbikes, bonfires. As a young girl I loved walking the sheep with my grandfather and morning smoko when he would share my grandmother's homemade biscuits and cake. I believe my country upbringing contributed to my work ethic and success in business. Working in the wool shed at shearing time, my father taught me at a young age to never stand still and to always be doing something; pick up a broom, sweep the board. An attitude I will forever be grateful for.
I attended school in Adelaide as a boarder, then studied Interior
Design when I finished. I moved to Burra to manage an interior decorating business in Clare and fell in love with a farmer.
We then moved to Koomooloo sheep station northeast of Burra where we raised our three children, Jock, Posie and Hugh with the best (and some challenging) times that remote life can bring. Many gorgeous memories were made with claypan picnics, yabbying and school of the air gatherings. I loved my time in the bush and so grateful my children were able to have this foundation. We now reside in Adelaide where I run my interior design business from and am fortunate to work with many wonderful clients near, far and wide.
TWO
What is your idea of a perfect Christmas?
My perfect Christmas is having my family all together in the one place. I love love love Christmas Eve when all is quiet and we are all together. I love night time when the house is dark and the Christmas tree is glowing - absolute peace on earth.
We will be down on the South Coast this year. I am so excited to have Jocko, Posie and Hugh in the one place for a few days! Swim, sleep, eat and repeat!
THREE
What are your styling tips?
Often less is more! The effortless look can take more consideration however, with carefully curated pieces you can pull this off. Layering is key; start with a good base and work from here. Maximum three colour ways that complement each other.
FOUR
Tell us your go-to looks for silly season?
Simple, elegant and chic. It is the festive season and time to have fun, and I love a gorgeous party dress. I am very much a natural fibre girl: wool, silk and linen.
Five
Favourite Christmas Carol?
Joy to the world’ by Faith Hill, I make my children listen to it every year, full blast in the car! And I cannot go past Faith Hill’s ‘O come all ye faithful’ – beautiful!
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What Are You Most Grateful for This Year?
I am grateful for so many things, but ultimately for the health and love of my family and friends.
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What Are You Looking Forward to in the New Year?
I’m looking forward to embracing a new chapter with my youngest just completing Year 12. I have finished educating my three children through school and it looks like they will all be working on the land in different parts of Australia next year! Lucky me I will be able to visit. I am very much looking forward to travelling this great country of ours and visiting my rural clients, plus a few exciting tourism projects with regional
Australia - watch this space!
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Favourite places to shop in Adelaide for lastminute gift ideas?
One Rundle Trading Co. ORTC clothing, Living By Design, Two Pears Homewares
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS
What are you currently reading ? Here one moment, Liane Moriarty
What are you binging on TV? New season of yellow stone, I never want it to end! Beth!!
What Podcasts are in your ears? Rich Roll, he has some brilliant guests
Favourite flowers? Magnolia flowers their large, elegant petal and sweet fragrance, Gardenia for their scent and I love a Pink peony, they are so pretty
Your must-have drink? I am sans alcoholic drinks at the mo so I’m loving the Langhorne Creek Blanc de Blanc. When not sans drinks, I cannot go past a dirty martini!
Favourite scent? “ morning after” by Who is Elijah
Best piece of advice you’ve received? Raise your children to be good citizens of the community
Best time management hack? Outsource your weaknesses.
Your first fashion moment? When I was 19 My beautiful grandmother made me a silk navy and off-white check ball skirt with an off white matching top and navy piping. I wore it to the Broken Hill RFDS ball , I thought I was it and a bit!
Fave piece from our collection? Ruby top in cream and Ruby skirt in maize.
Favourite Fashion Brands? Oh I have a few, I do love UK brand ME + EM
Dream Purchase? A house on the beach
Summer or Winter? Summer
Do you have a superpower? Trusting my intuition, if you don’t back yourself no one else will.
