Thoughts

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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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Jan 24, 2014

Relish

Well, we have hit the ground running this year, and I have just drawn breath for the first time in the last couple of weeks.

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Dec 19, 2013

Paper

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you have a wonderful summer holiday!

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Dec 13, 2013

Cabinetry

Rather excited at the recent arrival of some beautiful cabinets.

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Dec 8, 2013

Rose

Our nameless roses are in bloom.

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Nov 21, 2013

Smith

Its not often that I go to pick up a trade-me purchase and end up discovering a home designed by an iconic mid century architect.

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