Author Archives: Michele

The Right Side

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Michele

Driving here has been an education. I have a bit of prior experience but it was in the Caribbean where one road brought us into town and that same road brought us back. This is more intense – with traffic … Continue reading →

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School Daze

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Michele

UPDATE: Day one could not have gone better for both girls. They were relaxed and smiling when I picked them up and I have already been called for a Saturday playdate for Emma. Big exhale. Another first today – Emma … Continue reading →

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The House Hunt

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Michele

The housing market in Auckland has gone absolutely mad. I have read many theories on the reasons behind it including but not limited to: a straight up shortage of land leading to sky rocketing prices in prime neighborhoods; interest rates; … Continue reading →

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Say What?!??!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Michele

The Kiwi accent takes some getting used to. I am straining and asking people to repeat quite a bit, apologizing for my Canadian-ness which ironically is very Canadian. What I have learned so far is that the confusion mostly lies … Continue reading →

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Just Beachy

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Michele

Amazing what some sun will do for the spirit. We walked from Mission Bay to St Heliers this morning – stunning. It felt like all of Auckland was walking the same sweet path. This is a city I could love.

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Settling in

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Michele

Our drive back from the Northland was eventful – marked with flooding and road closures. Welcome to NZ winter! Dave made fast friends with some locals in Piahia at the local coffee shop and was warned to get out of … Continue reading →

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The First Few…

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Michele

I am taking my first deep breaths since we arrived in New Zealand almost a week ago. The months and days leading up to the move found us all in a survival mode. Dave had already left to start work … Continue reading →

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Lipstick on a Pig

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Michele

Anything can be made pretty. Anything. I had a long conversation recently with a girlfriend – newly separated and looking for a new home. Her budget is very strict and everything she is looking at is falling short. It isn’t … Continue reading →

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To Drape or Not to Drape

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Michele

Accessorizing is the life blood of design and more often than not, it is those finishing details that have the most visual impact on a project. Ironically, if not tragically, they are often the last on the project agenda despite … Continue reading →

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Knowing It All

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Michele

As a working designer, part of the job description is to be insanely informed on what is available. This, in and of itself, is a full time job but many wasted hours online and you can get half way there. … Continue reading →

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