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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Jun 20, 2015

The need for speed

You may have noticed a slow down in the number of my blog posts, we have been busy on some exciting projects.

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May 12, 2015

Roses from seed

I have been asked several times now how I grew my roses from rose hips.

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Apr 27, 2015

A Weekend Brunch

A special long Anzac weekend is a wonderful chance to get together with friends and family.

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Apr 18, 2015

Grey

The change of season brings an autumnal light that is wonderfully soft and still.

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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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