When I started sprucing up the garden around my converted church home in Melbourne, I wasn’t just choosing plants based on looks or what survives a dry summer (although let’s be honest, that matters too). I got curious about the meaning behind certain plants — especially ones you often find around old churches, monasteries or memorial sites. Turns out, a…
If you’ve ever wandered through the garden of an old church or monastery, you’ve probably felt it — that sense of peace. There’s something different about those spaces. They’re not flashy or overdone. They’re designed to be calm, reflective, and simple — and I reckon that’s what makes them so beautiful. When I first moved into my converted church home…
G’day — I’m Seb, and I live in an old church. Yep, it’s as cool as it sounds. High ceilings, stained glass windows, and a whole lot of character. When I first walked through the doors of this old Melbourne church, I wasn’t thinking about resale value or practicality — I just fell in love. Since then, I’ve learned that…
What Makes a Church a Church? Architectural and Design Features Explained Hi, I’m Seb. I live in a converted church in Melbourne — and I’m a bit obsessed with the way sacred buildings are designed. What started with me simply falling in love with high ceilings and stained glass has turned into a real fascination with the elements that make…