While we prepare for a Christmas spent lazing on the beach, surfing, BBQs & basking in the sweltering Australian heat, I can’t help but think of my friends & family back in Switzerland rugged up in front of the fire with a hot chocolate held tightly in both hands. It is beautiful way to spend Christmas and as much as I enjoy the sun & surf I can honestly say I miss spending my Christmas in these conditions.
The following two photos I shot back in Switzerland on my last return, the first on the far western {French} side of the country, the second on the far eastern {German} side, both in the respective villages of my wife’s grandparents.
On that note I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël & Fröhlichi Wiehnacht have a safe & happy break and all the best for the coming New Year!
Lignières, Neuchâtel CH.
Appenzell CH.
Jorgelina ‘Lina’ Reyero sliding beautifully at the pass, guaranteed to put a smile on your dial!
The idea stemmed during a week long surf trip in late 2010. We were living simple in a friends family beachside shack, minus the distractions of computers or televisions and armed with a notebook & pen, we laid down the foundations of what would be ‘Chez Beauvardia’.
Set to launch early next year almost a year from those original note takings, we are ready to share our plans with you. Chez Beauvardia will involve our passions for fine art, photography, home decor & DIY, combined with our mutual love and respect of the ocean & accompanying lifestyle.
Make sure you head over to our website and signup to be the first to find out when we open our doors for business!
Thanks for your support,
Céline & Matt
{ Chez Beauvardia }
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A portrait I shot a while back on a camp surfing mission of my mate Andrew ‘Yik’ Davies.
A couple of ales I’m enjoying at the moment.
Burleigh Brewing Co.’s 28 Pale Ale. This brew is perfect for sitting back on the deck after a summer arvo mowing the lawn or post surf hydration. As the back of the label reads ‘The 70′s brought us two momentous events: a new style of Pale Ale and a perfect 28-day-swell at Burleigh Heads’.
Like a fine old wine Endeavour’s True Vintage Amber Ale stays ‘true’ to its name. A conditioned ale with complex malted barley flavours that will perfectly match meat dishes and reward careful cellaring.
