Welcome to February finds! This is a new monthly series (it won't always be February finds of course) where I'm looking forward to sharing the beautiful, eclectic, occasionally eccentric things I've – well, found. Does anyone else develop minor obsessions and spend way too much time diving down a rabbit hole looking for the perfect … Continue reading February finds
A few of our favourite summer meals
Summer eating is just the best, is it not?! Especially this summer – I know I go on about how good the food available to us in Mangawhai is, but it just blows my mind how well we get to eat! In summer, we (like most people, I imagine!) like to eat quick, easy meals that … Continue reading A few of our favourite summer meals
Three days in the Bay of Islands
In the week between Auckland Anniversary Weekend and Waitangi Day, Hayden, Amelie and I headed away for a few glorious days in the Bay of Islands! Yes, it was only a few weeks ago that we wrapped up our Christmas break but hey, holidays are important... We actually usually take this week off when we … Continue reading Three days in the Bay of Islands
Our yearly regatta tradition
Another year, another regatta! As we've been doing for the vast majority of my life – and all of Amelie's – we spent the Saturday of Auckland Anniversary weekend at the Mahurangi Regatta. We woke up to drizzle at ours and my mother reported that it was raining at theirs (they're about an hour north of us), … Continue reading Our yearly regatta tradition
Our new pool
I'm so excited to finally be able to share these photos and the story of our new pool! I feel like I've been waiting such a long time to do so (although actually, it's only been a few months, so not really...?!) Come, dive into the story with me (sorry. I promise that is the … Continue reading Our new pool