Happy new year! I've made just one simple resolution for 2021: no half measures. By that, I mean that everything I do; buy; dedicate my attention to; and invest my time in will be because it's exactly 100% what I want. If it's not, it doesn't get a look in. (I'll also, of course, keep … Continue reading Welcome 2021
10 years
10 years ago, in Te Awanga, New Zealand, this happened... 2010, Hawkes Bay Look at those kids! So happy, so young. This was the culmination of a big year for us, one in which we were planning our wedding in conjunction with planning our move to New York. We got married at Elephant Hill, a … Continue reading 10 years
Merry Christmas!
It's Christmas Eve and we're nearly there! Merry Christmas to you all. What are you up to this Christmas? We are down in Hawkes Bay, spending it with Hayden's family. I'm anticipating a fun, relaxed day with lots of good food, wine, laughter and family (we've been here a few days already and I'm happy … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
A blue and white Christmas
Hello! How are your Christmas plans going? Or holiday plans for those of you who don't celebrate Christmas? I am not ashamed to say that I 100% unabashedly love Christmas. I love the food, I love the family time, and I love the relaxing. Here, of course, Christmas is a summer holiday...I know it seems … Continue reading A blue and white Christmas
Five things in November
Birthday month! November is always a goodie and this year, even more so. It absolutely flew. I had a big project due at the end of the month so I'm sure that had something to do with it! We also had so many fun things to do though...time flies when you're having fun, right?! Some … Continue reading Five things in November





