Heatherbrae1854 Talks

So excited to announce that we’re bringing back our Heatherbrae1854 Talks Podcast in February next year with our first guest - Corey Damen Jenkins – the internationally acclaimed interior designer whose ethereal and elegant Maximalist style has been an inspiration for the interiors of Heatherbrae.   Co-hosted by Julie Fodera and Anne Baker, Corey will lift the lid on his journey from working in the motor industry in Detroit, to realising his dream of becoming an interior designer, and the inspirations and joys of his work.   Enjoy a sneak peak – and If you haven’t caught up on all the episodes from Season 1 of our Podcast – you can find us on your favourite streaming platform or head to our website at Heathebrae1854.com.au

In this episode we share the amazing story of our guests Tim Gosling and Steve Holmes from Restoration Chateau who are restoring a mansion in Burgundy, France. Heatherbrae1854 Talks is about Julie and Vincent Fodera’s restoration of a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia. In each episode, we welcome special guests who share the journey of period home restoration - from home owners to designers, makers, historians  and bespoke trades. You can follow us at @heatherbrae1854 and thank you for listening

In this episode, we’ll be talking with Rachel Lacy – Colour and Concept lead with Haymes Paint – as we learn about her global experience with paint, colour and the science of pigmentation. Join our lively discussion with Heatherbrae owner, Julie Fodera and co-host Anne Baker as we discuss the unique art of colour palette development and enjoy Rachel’s unique and entertaining take on career influences and insights into the world of design.

In this episode, we’ll be talking with highly respected interior designer Justin Bishop, who transforms the ordinary into extraordinary cool calm and collected spaces. In discussion with Heatherbrae owner, Julie Fodera and co-host Anne Baker Justin talks about his design collaboration with Julie on spaces at Heatherbrae1854, designing influences, the changing face of our city landscape…and gives us a side serve of gossip

All homes tell a story about our heritage, history and culture. In this episode, we’ll be talking with our guest Alicia Cerreto, a professional Historian with a focus on Australian community history .  In discussion with Heatherbrae owner, Julie Fodera and co-host Anne Baker, Alicia shares insights about the history of the mansion, as well as a “how to” guide to researching your own home with relatable, convenient and low-cost research methods.

In this episode, we’ll be talking with our guest Jenny O’Donnell, self-published author of “Heatherbrae – A Caulfield Mansion” . A retired senior English teacher with a passion for history, Jenny has a particular interest in the 19th century and all forms of visual arts and family history. Join us for this discussion with a journey back in time as Jenny shares her researched insights about Heatherbrae and the local Glen Eira area.   If you’ve loved the podcast and want to know more – you can purchase a copy directly from Jenny at jennnn3040@gmail.com  ($35 plus postage) Heatherbrae1854Talks is a podcast that began with Julie and Vincent Fodera’s restoration of Heatherbrae, a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia - and now a podcast that explores the world of heritage, history, architecture, art and design in conversation with a range of makers, designers and true believers in the importance and beauty of heritage.

In this episode, Julie and Vincent share some laughs and reflective moments with co-host, Anne Baker – answering some great Q & A’s provided by Heatherbrae1854’s socials community. Join us for this lively discussion which lifts the lid on their journey of restoration – one year on. Heatherbrae1854Talks is a podcast that began with Julie and Vincent Fodera’s restoration of Heatherbrae, a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia - and now a podcast that explores the world of heritage, history, architecture, art and design in conversation with a range of makers, designers and true believers in the importance and beauty of heritage.  

In this episode, Julie and Edwina Bartholomew - journalist and Channel 7 Sunrise news presenter discuss the highs and lows of heritage restoration as she and her husband Neil Varcoe take on their latest project - Saltash Farm in Carcour, NSW. Heatherbrae 1854Talks is a podcast that began with Julie and Vincent Fodera’s restoration of Heatherbrae, a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia - and now a podcast that explores the world of heritage, history, architecture, art and design in conversation with a range of makers, designers and true believers in the importance and beauty of heritage.    

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the transformative power of paint, and its' ability to open up a world of colour and texture, with our special guest Brent Seach: Painter, vision translator and Porters Paints guild member. Heatherbrae1854 Talks - a podcast about Julie and Vincent Fodera’s restoration of Heatherbrae1854 - a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia.  

In our pilot episode we find out more about the influences and experiences that led Julie and Vincent to Heatherbrae. We also learn how a sliding doors moment made the purchase of this grand Victorian home possible for these two experienced renovators. This episode was recorded in Heatherbrae’s external washhouse, which remains untouched from when it was first built in the 1850's