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Hi, I'm Nicki

Mum, wife, interior designer and photographer living in spectacular Wanaka, on New Zealand's South Island. Here I share my love for all things home, entertaining, renovating, cooking (mostly keto these days), and creating beautiful moments whilst capturing it all on camera. I truly hope being here fills you with new ideas, creativity, joy, and most of all inspires you to live a beautiful life.

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In honour of St Patrick’s Day (which I actually

In honour of St Patrick’s Day (which I actually missed 🥴), here’s our former green cottage kitchen and a little “after and before” to show you what we started with, and how it ended up. A simple L shaped design, hand painted inset cabinetry, a freestanding pantry cupboard on the adjacent wall, and a working little kitchen table at its heart 💚 Absolutely loved this cosy little European inspired country kitchen with all my heart. Cooked some of the best food of my life in this sweet little place. #cottagekitchen #greenkitchen @woodmarque @falconaustralia @intrimgroup

Lost my cooking mojo the last 2 months but slowly

Lost my cooking mojo the last 2 months but slowly getting it back. Starting with Beef Wellington. ✔️ Something I’ve wanted to cook for 10+ years but since it has a reputation for being tricky, I kept putting it off. Until tonight.
Definitely wasn’t perfect (pastry a little underdone) but just pleased I didn’t overlook the beef, and my word it was so tasty. I think the last time I had Beef Wellington was 15 years ago and I forgot how incredibly delicious it is.
I used #MaryBerry ‘s recipe found via @houseandgardenuk and suggest not skipping the mushroom gravy either as that is rather delicious all on its own. Have you had Beef Wellington or better yet, made it? Feel free to share any tips if you have! #beefwellington #inmykitchen

Sunday inspiration courtesy of the brilliant @tamm

Sunday inspiration courtesy of the brilliant @tammyconnor who’s work I am such a fan of. Her work always feels so restful, sophisticated, uniquely curated, textural and timeless. I also love how she always mixes in antiques in her projects.
I’ve been working with a lovely new client the past few months, as we embark on a full scale decoration of their beautiful home here. Lots of wallpapers, textiles, lighting, furniture, antiques, furnishings, and interesting objects. It’s a true meeting of the minds when we’re together so can’t wait to share more with you all soon. #tammyconner #transitionaldesign

Nice to be back after a “digital detox” all Ja

Nice to be back after a “digital detox” all January 📱 Wonderful to be more present and not feel like I’m being sucked into a vortex of digital mindlessness (which is honestly how it can feel at times). Now the summer holidays are over and the kiddies are back at school, I’m back in my work cocoon… my little studio.
Excited to be back doing full time interior design & decoration and grateful for this little cabin I get to work in everyday, which i’m still tweaking (the armchair, for example, is about to get a little refresh with some beautiful new printed fabric).
Just outside the studio is our veggie & flower garden. Loads of capsicums, lettuce, courgettes, cucumbers, carrots, kale, lettuce, celery, tomatoes. My dahlia bulbs were slow to come up but now they’re thriving and I’m getting beautiful blooms everyday. So lovely to be surrounded by fresh flowers and foliage when I work 🌸🌿
#wanaka #cabin #designstudio

Sunday evenings down by the lake with @veldskoenau

Sunday evenings down by the lake with @veldskoenaustralia
It’s been such a cool start to our summer here in Otago, it’s feeling way more like a Scottish summer than a typical Kiwi one - so far.
But no complaints from me given it’s Christmas 🎄☺️ It can get hot after that as far as I’m concerned. Thank you @veldskoenaustralia and @lexikentmann for sending the kids these awesome boots. So gorgeous and incredible quality 👌🏼 #gifted #otago #southernlakes #southernalps #purenewzealand #veldskoenshoes #lakelife #southislandnz #lakewanaka

Peonies 🌺 and pine 🌲🌿 to start the week .

Peonies 🌺 and pine 🌲🌿 to start the week
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#homebeautiful #countryhousestyle #holidaydecor #christmas2022 #summerchristmas
#newenglandstyle #homeandgarden #realhomesofinstagram #interiordesigner #antiques #otago #transitionalinteriors #hygge #vintagehome #countrycottage #cottagecore #homestyling #cottagestyle #countryliving #lakehouse #countrystyle #newzealandstyle

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Cynthia Williams on The Rise of the Unfitted KitchenMarch 19, 2023
I now have a style...my kitchens have always been unfitted...❤ old and new...not perfect but cozy
Liz on The Rise of the Unfitted KitchenMarch 3, 2023
Thank you for this. I was just reflecting on the modern obsession with counter space (really wasted space and a…
Susan Edwards on Home Office Makeover with Pottery BarnJanuary 15, 2023
Beautiful room what color is the paint on the walls?
Nicki Dobrzynski on A Home Renovation UpdateNovember 19, 2022
Hi Janey, it was just from Mitre 10 and my husband built it - it’s a cabin kit set
Janey on A Home Renovation UpdateNovember 19, 2022
Please let us know which company supplied thew Backyard Cabin as it looks very cute.

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