2011 – BEFORE: 2021 – AFTER: Once a dark, cold living space full of draughts, holes and rot has since been lovingly transformed into a warm, homely, family space. Our renovation has been a labour of love spanning almost a…
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After seeing a snippet of Caroline’s incredible artwork in the always inspiring ‘NZ House & Garden’ magazine, I wanted to discover more about the Artists creative pursuits! Read on to learn all about how the art is constructed using natural…
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Can you tell us a little about yourself & the art you create? Hi, my name is Ngaio Blackwood and I’m an artist. I grew up in Dunedin and studied Fine Arts at Massey University in Wellington. I’m now living in Napier…
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Recently I discovered this beautiful natural fragrance company and was very excited to see the brand was established by a New Zealander; Frances Shoemack. Since 2020 the perfume house has returned from overseas to put down roots in Wellington! I…
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Wanaka based abstract water colour painter Sophie Melville has produced 3 new beautiful beach inspired fine art prints, read on to discover more about the collection! ‘I’ve found I’m drawn to focusing on the process of creation not the end…
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Mount Maunganui Freelance photographer Erin Cave has produced a stunning range of new prints depicting her greatest loves; nature, water and sustainability. Erin states; ‘I love the idea that a photo gives pause to the viewer’s world for a second,…
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Can you tell us a little about your new business & what inspired you to start this new venture? Crete Basins was something that I slowly landed myself into while working on natural Moroccan lime plasters for bathrooms. I love…
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When I first got interested in reading blogs one of my all time favourite’s to follow was (and still is!) Amanda Holland’s – Small Acorns Amanda / Small Acorns. Amanda has an amazing eye for interesting, fun, bright textiles and…
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Hope everyone is keeping safe and enjoying some time at home! During my time at home I have been planning and thinking lots about content for the rest of the year to share with you on the blog. One new…
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