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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Dec 13, 2015

2015

Can it really be that the summer is upon us?

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Oct 13, 2015

Historical Villa before and after

We worked alongside a family to gradually restore their 1900s Kauri villa over many years, and it is finally time for them to move on from this property to the next - giving you the opportunity to look through this historic villa in Howick before the auction.

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Aug 14, 2015

Modelling

I hope you are having a great week!

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Mar 26, 2015

Homestyle

So exciting to read the article on our Paparoa House in the latest Homestyle magazine (April/May 2015), beautifully written by Mel from Styled Canvas and photographed by the talented Duncan Innes Photographer.

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Feb 25, 2015

New

Three new projects have been loaded up on the website today.

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