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Call her trendy, but with a passion for collecting and hunting for antiques in her spare time, South Australian Linda Sobol was in style decades before the vintage trend became popular. Along with her master craftsman husband, Wallie, the duo complements each other well, with Linda’s eye for intricate treasures and Wallie’s talent at creating stunning old-fashioned pieces for their Colonel Light Gardens home.

“Wallie and I have been together forever,” Linda says. “We met when I

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