Giving nature, design & curiosity the freedom to recreate our humanity
When my husband and I bought our first home a few years ago, we both worked full-time jobs and prioritised location over size. We liked the idea of strolling into the city after work in summers or on weekends, but getting a garage within our budget meant we had to buy just at the cusp […]
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword these days: it affects public policy, supermarket norms, marketing campaigns and innovation. It’s probably harder to think of industries where this agenda hasn’t impacted the culture in a big way. One gap I have seen in the New Zealand interior design industry recently is related to the ethos […]
Growing up in rural, Alabama, the notions of reducing waste, composting and even recycling were considered extremely “Green” or “Hippie”. These initiatives seemed to go hand-in-hand with other “left-wing” and democratic policies that didn’t seem relevant to my life. However, over time, I am slowly realising that “left-wing” policies that seemed so entangled together while […]
At a loss for what to ask for Christmas? Whether it’s letter-writing to loved ones, scratching down your thoughts in a journal, or simply starting to write down your jobs on a to-do list, physically putting pen to paper is shown to increase creativity & wellness. Check out these delicious brands below and cross your […]
The Holidays are a fun time of year: delicious food, workplace socials, gift giving, decorating our homes. The aftermath of the festivities can be overwhelming, including increased piles of rubbish and recycling on Boxing day. Whether you hire cleaners to get rid of the excess waste, buy extra pre-paid bags or take an expensive trip […]
My favourite friendships in life are those that you can leave and pick up right where you left it months, or even years later. It’s the acknowledgement that being mindful in the present might mean a gap in the growth of distant friendships, however, because being in the present is such a priority, when you […]
Living in the southern hemisphere comes with some unique blends of seasons & celebrations. In my blog, 7 Tips for Interior Wintry Cheer, I address the need to celebrate the winter, as it seems very long without the holidays and celebrations of the New Year. However, when it comes to the end of the year, […]
Nestled a mere 9 kilometres from Christchurch’s CBD sits the coastal suburb of New Brighton. The city was originally called in O-ruapaeroa in Māori, which means an east wind on the shore. The strong easterlies are exactly what you’ll feel when rounding the corner towards the beach to walk along the New Brighton pier, reaching out […]
Sundays in Madrid are languid, slow & yet filled with the best pleasures in life. As Catholicism is still the main religion of the people, Sunday is still reserved as a type of holy day, something set aside from work for enjoyment and friendships. Waking up to the sounds of children playing the courtyard below, […]
How frantic becomes the music of our lives when we become desperate for a break. Yet all that seems to come our way are crescendos: a swarm of e-mails, interruptions, meeting reminders, the dash in-between to grab a cup of coffee to stimulate our minds for more hours of ceaseless activity. We long for repose: […]
Nesting Folk 