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\u201cThey are all mixed media artworks created with acrylic paint, some feature gold and silver leaf embellishments, and some also have oil details.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blond is Phillip Island based, and Ms Ferraro said she is one of the most popular artists at The Interiors Assembly, with her work in homes and commercial spaces across the world.<\/p>\n
With her interior design hat on, Ms Ferraro has also been a key part of refreshing The Springs Hotel overall.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was important to retain as much of the old pub feel and give it a modern update. We were responsible for creating the overall aesthetic of the finished hotel renovation, and we are so happy with the result,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the beginning, keeping the renovation as local as possible was really important to all owners. It was all hands-on deck at times, with local builders, trades and suppliers being used wherever we could.\u201d<\/p>\n
The main bar has had a major refurbishment with an internal wall demolished, making the room larger.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is now a huge area with high ceilings, two beautiful original open fireplaces, stunning new pendant lighting, and the original ceiling roses were retained,\u201d Ms Ferraro said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe main bar has been completely rebuilt. Floors have been replaced in sections and keeping the original timber bar top profile was a really important aspect.<\/p>\n
\u201cA new replica top was created in timber as a nod to the old bar. The original brickwork above the bar has been retained, as has the original serving window from the bar to the dining room.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is now a beer garden, and the kitchen and the restrooms have had a full re-fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WAUBRA\u2019S newly renovated The Springs Hotel has become a destination for not only food and wine, but art. A summer exhibition in the pub\u2019s main dining room features nine artworks by painter Joan Blond, curated by The Interiors Assembly\u2019s Kelly Ferraro. \u201cI approached the new publicans Craig and Nadia Gavin a while ago, and they […]<\/p>\n