Heatherbrae1854 Talks

Ep 6: Heatherbrae1854 Talks x Jenny O’Donnell

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.

Ep 5: Heatherbrae1854 Talks – Q & A with Julie & Vincent Fodera

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.
 

Ep 4: Heatherbrae1854 Talks X Edwina Bartholomew

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.
 
 

Ep 3: Heatherbrae1854 Talks x Brent Seach

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.
 

Ep 2: Heatherbrae1854 Talks x Restoration Chateau

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

Ep 1: The Road to Heatherbrae1854 - Pilot

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