Rachael’s retreat

Arose by any other name would smell as sweet according to Shakespeare’s Juliet Capulet, but for interior designer and stylist Rachael Leslie, finding an appropriate moniker for her house in the Victorian spa town of Daylesford was of ultimate importance.

As a long-time musician and inveterate traveller, Rachael knew the importance of a catchy title to ensure the success of a business. Although she initially had no intention of opening her home to paying visitors, she did feel strongly that a “good