20 | Mid-Western Living SPRING 2025 MELISSA ROBERTSON FINE ART With over 40 years of experience as a beauty therapist, Lydia Hermo has seen the industry evolve - and today, her focus is all about getting back to basics. At All Natural Beauty, the emphasis is on simple, nourishing treatments that prioritise your wellbeing and leave you feeling truly cared for. Lydia offers a range of services including facials, waxing and tinting, using only Australian-made organic skincare products that are gentle, effective, and kind to your skin. Her calm, downto-earth approach ensures every appointment is tailored to the individual, creating a space where clients can relax, reset, and feel completely at ease. In addition to her beauty treatments, Lydia also stocks a curated collection of artisan gifts - perfect for those seeking a thoughtful, locally made treat for themselves or someone special. At All Natural Beauty, it’s not about trends - it’s about honest, quality care delivered with decades of experience and genuine warmth. ___ @allnaturalbeautygulgong 133 Mayne Street, Gulgong ALL NATURAL BEAUTY GULGONG As a landscape artist, Melissa Robertson captures more than just scenery - she captures feeling. Her artworks, inspired by the natural beauty of regional New South Wales, are a gentle invitation to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with the peace found in nature. Through soft palettes, layered textures and a deep appreciation for the land, Melissa’s pieces bring a sense of calm to any space - whether it’s a home, office or retreat. “I paint to bring peace into my own life, and into the lives and homes of others,” she says. Her work celebrates the quiet beauty of country life - the golden light, the open skies, the stillness - and transforms it into timeless, inspired pieces that speak softly but leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking to bring a little more serenity into your space, Melissa’s landscapes offer the perfect starting point. ___ @melissarobertson_art melissarobertsonfineart.com THE GULGONG GALLERY Celebrating 9 years in business this year, The Gallery Gulgong is a vibrant art space nestled in the heart of historic Gulgong, owned and managed by local watercolour artist Sue Nichols. Since opening its doors in November 2016, the gallery has become a creative hub, showcasing a wide range of locally made treasures including fine art, photography, pottery, dolls, fairies and elves, jewellery, soy candles, hand-dyed scarves, felt work, homemade jams and relishes, soaps, cards and more. The Gallery operates much like a cooperative, with contributing artists helping to shape its success and community connection. Sue believes strongly in the importance of having a space for artistic expression in small country towns, and the gallery offers just that - a place where creative minds can flourish, share ideas and find a supportive platform for their work. You’ll find The Gallery Gulgong at 85 Herbert Street (just opposite Bowerbird Cottage antiques), open Thursday to Monday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. ___ 0418 620 659 thegallerygulgong.com.au
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