July 13, 2023

Beth Donson

Wearing: Newport Aqua. Clovelly Black. Lives: Bellingen, NSW. Occupation: Designer/Beekeeper/The Barn.

Beth is an incredible designer. She trained in fashion and graphic design in London. You've probably read some of the magazines she worked for. She a bit of a freak (in a good way!). She understands how to build brands, style homes and to refurbish old barns. She's also met the Queen Mother many times... read on.

1. What do you love about being a designer, keeping bees and your rentable barn!?
Every design project is different. Owning The Barn goes back to my roots of my parents owning an 11 bed BnB in UK. I just love meeting new people and sharing with them what I love about the Bellingen community - it's special. Making the honey is just so brilliant. Listening to the bees buzz around the garden then processing the honey with the kids knowing a customer will have it on their toast!

2. Favourite book to read by the pool?
Way of the Peaceful Warrior

3. Favourite place to soak up the sun?
My verandah in the morning sun.

4. What makes a good community for you?
You never feel alone. A good group of likeminded people means you’re never alone.

5. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I’ve kissed The Queen Mother :) In junior school we had a headmaster who was a calligraphy nut and we all had to learn to write with an italic nib. I kept winning the handwriting competitions, much to my dismay, as I ended up standing in front of hundreds of people and on TV to accept the awards! Not good when you're shy like I was. The Queen Mother always came to hand out the awards! She was lovely.

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Amazing glasses

Im really glad I chose to purchase my good citizens yellow lens glasses. They are comfortable, groovy looking and feel great on my face. I will recommend your product as I saw a similar pair on friend and loved them, hence the purchase. I have also had many positive comments about my new glasses

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5 star sunnies

Another great set to add to the collection, more plastic out of the harbour, well done Good Citizens

Good product, goood price

I saw these advertised online and thought I’d give them a go based on the style and the fact that they’re made from recycled materials.
Great fit, style and lenses. Loved the sunglass bag: we’re just back from a family trip so Sydney which included Bondi so the pictures of the ocean baths (is it Icebergs?) was a big hit.

Delighted!

I’m delighted with the functionality and aesthetics of my new Orangade Palm Beach sunnies, especially after I swapped the white clips out for the cola clips. Kind of a delicious jaffa look now.

Online purchase was easy and delivery was prompt.

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