Auckland Fair June 2015
Originally posted on Bunny Eats Design:
This Sunday?at Shed 10 on Queens Wharf, New Zealand’s best makers will gather and present their wares. Entry is $5. You can bet that all around the country there are makers working day and night over the next few days to get ready for this huge event. There are over 150 independent makers and to cover the all would… Continue reading Auckland Fair June 2015
A good day
Today was a good day! Yes, it was pouring down with rain and the only word I have to describe the weather is utterly miserable. Another friend is off to the big smoke, looking for adventures in Europe. Am I jealous? Of course I am. However, looking at some of the pictures I took over the summer months I remembered why I wanted to come back … Continue reading A good day
We eat coffee for breakfast. Chemex edition
If money, space and time wasn’t an issue I would gift myself a lovely espresso machine. A shiny orange beauty! Unfortunately I will have to save up for just a weeeee bit longer before I go out to buy one. So what are my options? Buying an espresso on the way to work is a nice treat, although it works out to be a bit expensive. The thing which … Continue reading We eat coffee for breakfast. Chemex edition
Mt Maunganui
Mt Maunganui, or lovingly referred to as the Mount is a pretty neat town indeed. I haven’t been there for years, we are talking nearly a decade – and when I finally made it back this year I could not been any more pleasantly surprised. It felt like a posh resort somewhere far, far away! The vibe? Oh the surfy – beachy – resort like … Continue reading Mt Maunganui
Out and about Auckland, New Zealand
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The Line hotel. Koreatown, Los Angeles
Without trying to sound cheesy or anything, The Line was my favourite/best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Inspiring, stylish, clean – which made it one of my one of my favourite memories from my American adventure. So what makes this hotel so amazing? Impeccable service is the number one point. Everyone we met was nice and helpful. Be nice to the people at the reception and … Continue reading The Line hotel. Koreatown, Los Angeles
Weekly inspirations
To help you feel inspired in time for the weekend (and maybe do something productive), check out these inspirational articles/videos – aka some neat things I’ve discovered on the internet this week. These awesome double exposure animal portraits. From this place. This moving LED chandelier This video reminds me of my friend Denis with a dream of spending a few months at sea. Part … Continue reading Weekly inspirations
Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman
A loving celebration of sunsets and salamanders, ferns and feathers, mountains and mushrooms, and the whole enchanting aliveness in between. A beautiful and very practical coffee table book. If you’re like me, and absorb more useful information from pictures and diagrams, Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World is the right book for you. Beautifully illustrated, it is a fusion of … Continue reading Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman
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Colours of South Island
There is something magical about South Island of New Zealand.. the smell, brightness of the sun, food… and more importantly an overall colour palette of the surroundings. To me, it looks magical – cool blues, grey with a hint of lavender. Love it 🙂 Continue reading Colours of South Island
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Hobbiton
According to Tourism NZ stats, Hobbiton is the most visited attraction in New Zealand. Whaaaaat? What do you mean? Why? Following a massive success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Hobbiton became a mecca for millions (literally!) of fans worldwide. I am actually still amazed that after all these years, sooo many people drive to Matamata, which really is in the middle of nowhere, … Continue reading Hobbiton
B is for bear. Your irregular dose of inspiration 