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Things are really progressing at the cottage now. Most of the structural work has been done, so things like plaster and painting can begin. 

Australian architect Richard Leplastrier, who has a strong appreciation of the Japanese aesthetic, once said that a house is not at its best when first occupied, but only attains its optimal beauty when it is used with love. 

The tradesmen on site at The Sweet Meadow tell me that locals come up to the fence daily to check out the progress of the renovation. 

So, I may as well share a video about what she's currently looking like inside! We now have all the necessary planning and building permits, so it's full steam ahead (pardon the pun, I am surrounded by paddlesteamers in Echuca). 

We need to take better care of our planet. One way we can do this is by reusing or repurposing items that would otherwise end up in landfill. 

After what seems like an eternity, we now have a planning permit! That means renovations can begin on the 1920s cottage at 640 High Street, Echuca.