HaveLippyWillTravel

03/08/2024

Refound: This was me at 10, with Prince my friend's dog. Skinny as: a runner, a talker, a dreamer. Before my hair grew down to my waist. Before everything. Before time.

I was driving last week, wanting to be all the things of my childhood, when *flash/bang, I realised that I was all of those things, and more.
I am a mother, a wife (not a very good one, but still here, nevertheless) a social worker, a writer, an architect, an interior designer, a creator, a broadcaster, a reporter, a photographer, an so on. I just didn't realise it. I grew up to build a Holden Dealership with my husband, only to see it pulled out from under our feet. I became the first Funeral Photographer in Australia and the first Roving Reporter for ABC Radio in Australia. Not a bad life.
Sometimes ordinary people live extraordinary lives.
The point is...don't stress, things fall into place and what will be, will be. You can follow my journey in my soon-to-be-published memoir: Growing up Patty.

18/06/2024

Oh my goodness, I have ants in my pants about organising another Barossa Girls Wine Tour, (*or McLaren Vale). Who's up for an adventure? *before we all get too old, shhh. Expressions of Interest, please. Go!

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to you all: to the Groovers, the wankers, to the readers and writers, to the chatty, and the cranky-panters. Wishing you a happy, peaceful and loving day of celebrating the birth of a baby, born in a lowly manager, in a country far, far away. Here's to us, the survivors, the doers, the plodders and the cat and dog lovers on Facebook. May your champagne always be chilled, and filled, may your hearts be light with love and respect, and may you ALL be appreciated by those who truely love you. I will light my candle for you. Wishing you Joy and energy. ((Hugs)) xx

15/12/2023

Don't miss out! Signed copies available at and The Little Bird Bookshop, Paddington. Growing up, Rocky is an Everywoman's Coming-of-Age story of growing up in a small country town and how our family dealt with tragedy. It's a cracking read of free-range children in the 60' and 70's. !

06/12/2023

I am so proud of our Australian wine industry and our Tassie champagnes. 🍾 Tasmanian Pirie Sparkling Wine named ‘best in the world’ at global awards. ne of the judges and seasoned wine professional Toni Patterson awarded it an impressive 97 out of 100 points, describing it as: “Bright, fresh and zippy. Fresh lemon. Cracked wheat. Gorgeous brioche flavours. I love the length and energy of this wine.” Participation in this elite competition is by invitation only, with current competitors including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and South Africa.

https://pulsehobart.com.au/news/tasmanian-pirie-sparkling-wine-named-best-in-the-world-at-global-awards/

06/12/2023

Find me under your Christmas Tree!
Available audio and Kindle, or find me in Maleny, books.peregian.beach

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of Growing up, Rocky.
"I'm only halfway through Growing Up, Rocky, and I begrudge putting it down.
The way you write makes me feel like I'm sitting there with you, and we're just chatting, or I'm taking every step along the way, seeing, hearing, feeling it all with you. And wherever you are - I'm there in the picture with the intricate details gently draping through.

I also like the directness and candid way in which you write, it's personal and honest, and the tiny details make everything so alive. It makes me feel as if I can trust what you're saying.

Some memoirs gloss over the difficult stuff or leave out stuff that's hard to put on the page.
But in your memoir, Patty, there is a sincere authenticity that seems to shine throughout
the entire book and I'm finding it such a refreshing read.

Wish I could write like that!
It's a remarkable story, Patty Beecham."

16/11/2023

Shoutout to Rhonda Davies travelling in Switzerland. Note the sequined lipstick brooch! Every person who books with my Tours receives this as a souvenir. Great to see it getting around. 💄 💋

10/11/2023

I am a smuggler, a pirate, a detective, a horse whisper, a car thief, a liar, a runner, a singer, a writer and so much more. I am Growing up, Rocky. Order your own signed copy now! Available Rockhampton: Nextra Card & Paper Reid&Rose East St and City Printing Works - Anderson's. In Brisbane available at Mary Ryan's Milton
and Little Bird Bookshop, Brisbane and newsXpress The Gap, Scrumptious Reads and Sunshine Coast: Rosetta Books Maleny and Annie's Books on Peregian and Berkelouw Books Eumundi.
Thanks to everyone for your support.

15/10/2023

Date Claimer! September 2024: Art Tour. Hahndorf, McLaren Vale.

17/09/2023

Open for your next holiday!

18/08/2023

My amazing sister-in-law! Jump on the opportunity to book one of our condo's in Maui. This is a direct website which saves huge amount of $$$$ ( no airbnb or vrbo fees).

Normally our condos are booked out 365 days but with recent poor media reporting we've had cancellations.

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Tagging all my maui friends please share for us.

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18/08/2023

Be assured Maui is still open, and as gorgeous as ever!

The devastating wildfires on Maui have tourists wondering whether they should cancel their vacations. The island's economy depends on the travel industry — staying away could harm it even more.

31/07/2023

I'll be signing my 3 x books this Saturday for the Paddington Now and Then Festival outside Little Bird Bookshop, Brisbane from 9am.. Can't wait to see you there!

28/04/2023

Art in the Hills Autumn - DATE TO BE DECIDED 2024

BOOKINGS OPEN SOON! EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PLEASE.
Join award-winning Rockhampton artist Andrea Chapman Artist and Watercolours by Alan Louis over a 5-day journey, as they gently guide you to achieving your personal and artistic best with watercolour in the countryside of noted Australian artist Sir Hans Heysen. We will stay in the gorgeous town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, as well as visit McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley.
Your Master Class is fully hosted with 4-star accommodation, some meals and transport, including airport pickup and drop-off.
We'll be based in the hometown of legendary artist and Australian Master painter, artist Sir Hans Heysen, 1877 - 1968, and his daughter Nora Heyson, and exploring his landscapes, with a special day in Magpie Springs - Gallery.Cellar Door.Vineyard McLaren Vale with a Life Drawing Class with Model.
Sir Hans Heysen is best remembered for his remarkable paintings depicting sheep and cattle among massive gum trees against a background of stunning atmospheric effects of light. Nora became the first woman to win the Archibald, and she became the first woman to be appointed as an Australian war artist at the rank of Captain. Combining art and the fabulous Cellar Doors of the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, this promises to be a 5-day experience you cannot miss!
There will be a farewell drinks session with a Show and Tell exhibition, and dinner to celebrate our time in South Australia.
Looking for Expressions of Interest, thank you. Limited places available, I will price the Tour and let you know details later.
Stay Tuned, non-painters welcome. Contact me for details via DM

13/04/2023

That wonderful time I took my first Barossa Wine Tour. Thanks everyone for trusting me. I think it went well.

23/03/2023

I recently recorded a podcast with Sunshine Coast medium and guide, Cassie Baker, from Nana's Secret Tearoom, in Mapelton. Cassie also hosts Circle of Conversation with Cassie. We spoke about how my book came into being, giving yourself permission to follow your heart, and of course my early memoir: Growing up, Rocky. Go grab a cuppa and watch.

https://youtu.be/6B1nGYcYUG0

Visit Cassies website
https://circleofconversationwithcassie.com/

"We have made the video available for everyone to view on our website Events page (go the Events, scroll down) which does not need a password. I have also updated near video about buying your book, locations etc."

Growing up, Rocky available Newsxpress The Gap, Scrumptious Reads Red Hill, Mary Ryan's Milton, and in Maleny, signed: Rosetta Books, Maleny Bookshop, Sunshine Coast: Annie's Books on Peregian. Thanks for your support! It's also available on Kindle and major AudioBook platforms.
Contact me on Patty Beecham Author on both Facebook and Insta, or http://pattybeechamproductions.com/

08/03/2023

Today I am taking a much-anticipated Tour to the fabulous

Located in the beautiful Tweed Vallery, the Gallery is home to the work of regional, national and international artists.

07/03/2023

Congratulations to the amazing female wine makers, growers and industry leaders in the Maclaren Vale region.

Today especially, we celebrate the Women of the McLaren Vale Wine Region – the many dedicated winemakers, grape growers, agronomists, chefs, and business owners that push our region to do better and be better, everyday.

As just a very small snapshot, please meet:
Alexia from Larnook Wines
Anna from Zonte's Footstep
Bec from Bec Hardy Wines
Bernice from Ministry of Clouds Wines
Corrina from Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
Emmanuelle from Bekkers Wine
Emma from Wirra Wirra Wines
Elena from Dandelion Vineyards
Jodie from Journey Home Wines
Kate from Maxwell Wines
Karena from Salopian Inn
Kimberley from Cooter & Cooter Wines
Lauren from Orbis Wines
Melissa from Gemtree Wines, McLaren Vale, Australia
Paige & Julie from Ortus Wines
Skye from Paralian Wines

We not just today, on International Women's Day, but everyday.