Three places you can only find in Wellington. 1. Wellington Chocolate Factory. Nested between converted apartments it is chocoholic’s haven. Watch live how some of their products are being made, smell the chocolate, have a cuppa coffee and sample some of the chocolate. It isn’t cheap but really good quality. 2. Six Barrel Soda. Another Wellington local. Home of delicious soda syrups, milkshakes and beautiful … Continue reading Only in Wellington
I greatly dislike waiting in lines for things like exhibitions, tourists attractions…. There was only one exhibition this year where I spent waiting almost an hour before the doors opened This exhibition was at Te Papa, Wellington called Gallipoli: The scale of our war exhibition which marks World War 1 centenary. It is free and well worth the wait. Created with Weta workshop (creators of … Continue reading Gallipoli: The scale of our war, Te Papa Wellington
Celebrating all things handmade! Open every Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. Under Frank Kitts Park Jervois Quay, Wellington Waterfront Wellington 6011 New Zealand Continue reading Underground market. Wellington
My wee etsy shop is finally open! Taking macrame and succulent obsession to the masses. I’ve uploaded a few new listings last night and here are a few examples of my new favourite craft. For more, check out B is for bear etsy shop ❤ Continue reading Macrame
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
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
We love this city! Photography by Alex Z. http://www.zoz.co.nz Continue reading Out and about Auckland, New Zealand
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
What is happening in and around Auckland in February? Silo Cinema is continuing a very successful and busy season with a super selection for February. Lineup for the next month looks like this: 30 January – Point Break 6 February – Mt.Zion 13 February – The Rocky Horror Picture Show 20 February – Pulp: a film about Life, Death and Supermarkets 27 February – The Great Gatsby Movies start … Continue reading This month in Auckland
B is for bear. Your irregular dose of inspiration 