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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: Wellington
Summerdaze
Hello strangers! Been a long time, shouldn’t’ve left you without a dope beat to step to. I’m so sorry I have been MIA, partly it’s because I’ve been thinking about starting a new blog, something that’s a bit more me … Continue reading
Posted in food, Moi, New Zealand, Places, Travel
Tagged adventures, animal friends, Auckland, cats, food, kittens, life, Nelson, Raumati, summer, summer goals, Wellington
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Nibbles
Welcome to what I’ve been eating lately! I made cupcakes for SPCA Cupcake Day at work. They tasted of chocolate, guinness and cream cheese icing and looked like little boats. Wellington on a Plate happened, and I went to Cafe … Continue reading
Snow Excited
photo from our window by ma gurl Kim It’s snowing all over Wellington, including at sea level! Apparently for the first time in 35 years? I’ve certainly never seen the likes of it round these parts before. The whole city … Continue reading
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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What Kate and Margaret ate
My Momma came to visit Wellington for a very short visit, and as usual we ate our way across the city like little piggies. We started at Floriditas. Summer fruits tea and a glass of delicious sav. I had haloumi … Continue reading
Guest Post: Sarah Von’s Love Letter to New Zealand
Huge thanks to Sarah Von of Yes and Yes, for bringing her positivity, wit and adventurous spirit to Lovelorn Unicorn today! Image Source Now, I’m not a real kiwi. I’m only an honorary one, having spent a year and a … Continue reading

