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Mackay residents will not need to travel far for their interior design and backyard maintenance products, with a new local business recently opening.
House of Lavender opened its doors last week, with the family-run business offering solutions and services for both indoors and outdoors.
Owner Renee Lavender said the business was inspired by a lack of the particular service in the area.
“This service and advice is something you just can’t get in Mackay,” Mrs Lavender said.
“We tried to get these ceramic pots for our house, and we couldn’t find them anywhere locally.
Everyone swooned when Sunrise host Sam Armytage married partner Richard Lavender in a surprise ceremony over New Year s. But the TV host has recently revealed that she had her doubts if she d even make it down the aisle. Sam, 44, and Richard, 60, married over New Year s Eve at Richard s lavish property in Bowral at NSW s Southern Highlands. The couple said I do in front of only ten guests, due to COVID-19, and the nuptials were planned in just three days. And now, three months later, Sam has revealed she had doubts if she d even become Mrs Lavender.
Oooo name change! Love it, one fan wrote.
It s official! She shared a picture of the virtual pink seat she bought for the cricket that supported the McGrath Foundation, with her name reading: Samantha Lavender
Thrilled: Underneath, fans flocked to comment on the post, having noticed her name change
Another added: Oh Samantha Lavender!! What a lovely name.
One follower also wrote: I love that you ve taken your husbands name. Congratulations.
But it seems that Samantha has made the change in her private life only, and is keeping her maiden name professionally for the time being.
Her Instagram bio and handle still say Samantha Armytage.