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I'm Kate. I live in Wellington, New Zealand and I like clothes, animals, making things, dreaming of far off lands, dress-up parties and food.
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Tag Archives: adventures
Weekends
Weekends are the best. Here’s how I’ve been spending mine over the last few weeks. My Mum came to visit and stayed in a nearby hotel with a nice view. She delivered this guy to me! We ate a lot. … Continue reading
Posted in food, Moi, Places
Tagged adventures, brunch, Floriditas, food, life, Monterey Newtown, shoes, Totoro, Wellington
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Melbourne
Melbourne photos via Banana Meet-Cute here and here Jason and I are planning a trip to Melbourne in a few months time! I lived there for a few months about six (!) years ago and loved it. I’d happily live … Continue reading
What I love about today
I am in far better spirits, partially because I decided that I had to be, mostly because I’ve had a great week and an even better weekend. What I love about this week: Having red hair again. Cheap and cheerful … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Moi
Tagged adventures, Gratitude, Kate Bush, life, secret bedroom dance party, Wuthering Heights
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Perfect
I had a perfect weekend. I painted my nails in pastel shades. I drank wine, danced to eighties tunes with good people and stayed out late. I slept in. I was in love. I looked at art. I ate croissants … Continue reading
The Aviatrix
One of my very good friends Emma (who also made my wedding dress, talk about being multi-talented) has her private pilot’s license and is training for her commercial license. She took Jason on a flight to Taupo and back a … Continue reading
The Good Life
We spent the weekend in Opotiki at the wedding of two lovely people whom I introduced (I have powers). Everything was super wonderful and the weather sublime. In case you wanted to know, my nail polish perfectly matched the hydrangeas. … Continue reading

