uno, dos, tres.

one, two three paper bowls with gold leaf I made several months back - it's fun making things to decorate the house... it's was also quite nostalgic to experiment with paper mache again after so many years! it totally took me back to my childhood of making crafty things, i suppose i've never really grown up in that regard. I'm down to the last six weeks of university before i finish my degree - excitement is an understatement. I'm so looking forward to this next stage in our lives! 

It's quite an exciting time at the moment - several friends recently engaged and planning beautiful summer weddings. Also, i failed to mention last post of one of my besties in the olympics last month. Lucy we love you! Dreams are coming true. Happy weekend! 

I wish my posts weren't so few and far between - the truth is i have terrible time management skills and at the moment i'm *trying* to squeeze every spare minute into university projects... eeek.

But, what a picture.
Laura Gommans

tea time

A cup of tea in the morning. Pink grapefruit, mandarin and lime flavoured tea to be exact. It turns the most magnificent shade of pink which I find most satisfying to look at and drink.

I'm very much looking forward to the weekend and what it will behold... The Auckland Art and craft Fair is happening tomorrow which is always a feast for the eyes and showcases all kinds of handmade goodies! If you're interested in the types of exhibits check our their blog for a taster of what's to come, and maybe I'll see you there tomorrow!
It is in the city's Aoetea Square and begins at 10am.

Happy Weekend!

A little piece of my heart

Some pictures from our trip south a few weeks back - the middle of winter and a morning frost makes for beautiful pictures. It was pretty crisp down there... isn't crisp such a great word?!

Anyway, it was a brief but lovely visit - A chance to catch up with family I don't get to see so much anymore. The farm has been in my family for over one hundred years so all the hills are familiar and I know the land like the back of my hand. We grew up here but I gradually grew away from it. Now it is sometimes a little sad to go back - all the memories from my childhood still lingering on the walls and  in the hallways of our old house. Going back makes me realise how much my life has changed, and every time we leave to travel back home I feel like a little piece of my heart is left behind.

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And now for my first ever outfit post.... yay!
It has been awhile coming, mainly because I have been a little too shy but today I decided was the day. It's winter here in New Zealand and people tend to dress a bit darker in these colder months - but i still love wearing pale pastel colours. I'm wearing one of my favourite pink silk vintage shirts together with my newest closet item, a hooded trenchcoat. Top it off with my favourite oxford flats. Perfect for a sunny winters day!

We had a great time down on the farm. it was bitterly cold but so beautiful. I can't wait to share some photos soon.
I hope everyone has had a great start to their week x

Hello from a beautiful winters day in New Zealand! This picture reminds me of the view from our window in the early hours of thismorning - fog everywhere.

The husband and i are at this very moment about to embark on a wee adventure south for the weekend - down to our old family farm in the middle of nowhere! I can't wait to go for walks over all the big open hills and snuggle by the fire with a glass of wine in the evenings... ah, bliss! I will be back next week hopefully with some photos from our adventure!
Wishing you all a splendid weekend.

Brian Sekkle flickr 

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A ribbon on my window sill // Still building up the courage to do an outfit post... for now this is the closest i'll get (love my new spotty shirt) // Frames waiting to be hung up in our lounge // New lavender sandals I found on sale, it's still winter here but I'm very excited about wearing them when it's warmer!