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Hi, I'm Nicki

Mum, wife, interior designer and photographer living in spectacular Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Here I share my work but also my love for all things home, entertaining, renovating, cooking (mostly low carb these days), and creating beautiful moments whilst capturing it all on camera. I 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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Breathtaking @kaimata_ on the Otago Peninsula in

Breathtaking @kaimata_ on the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin (South Island). Sitting here watching the tide come in and out of the inlet, the rolling green hills dotted with sheep, and the sea lions splashing about in the water below, is nothing short of magnificent. Feeling the summer vibes already 🥂📖🩵 #luxuryaccommodation #southisland #southislandnz #coastalretreat #coastalstyle #luxurylodgesnz #kaimata #dunedin #dunedinnz

Not sure I’ve ever shared this shot of our forme

Not sure I’ve ever shared this shot of our former little cottage kitchen before or many shots of the actual “Before” of the space. Was quite a little makeover! Way more than we ever planned to do but iI absolutely loved this deep green kitchen particularly #countrykitchen #cottagestyle #greenkitchen #englishcountrystyle #traditionalkitchen

Couldn’t resist sharing a couple of iPhone progr

Couldn’t resist sharing a couple of iPhone progress shots of the powder room from a client project since the gorgeous @soanebritain wallpaper went up. The little antique chair will get recovered (and possibly painted) and just waiting on the blind and mirror. Excited to see this gorgeous powder room finished. #soane #soanebritain #powderroom #newenglandstyle #timelessinteriors

Excited to see this beautiful client living room s

Excited to see this beautiful client living room scheme come to life very soon 🤍 #lakehouseresidence #newenglandstyle #englishinteriors #traditionalinteriors #wanaka

Spring is here and I’m nervous to see how my dah

Spring is here and I’m nervous to see how my dahlias go again. I decided to leave them in the ground - could be a good thing since we’ve had such a mild & dry winter - but remains to be seen if that was actually a good decision 😬🤞🏼 Just excited to select a few new summer bulbs/plants and get planting again. Tulips are starting to pop out of the ground & keen to put our wee greenhouse back to work. 🌱🪴 🍅 #dahlias #cafeaulait #cafeaulaitdahlias #southislandnz #wanaka #queenstown

(Collab) The entry into our bedroom and a favourit

(Collab) The entry into our bedroom and a favourite little corner at home 🤍 One of the things I never compromise on when renovating is solid core doors & quality door hardware, and I still absolutely love our brass hardware from @iver_life.
It’s always challenging when renovating or building to manage a strict budget, but since you touch and use your doors every single day, it’s an area that’s worth spending a little bit more money on, in my opinion. You can really feel the difference between cheaper doors & hardware, vs higher quality, but also particularly helpful to reduce noise transfer in a smaller home.
We’ve used Iver’s Sarlat levers in Signature Brass, and aside from the gorgeous solid feel and beautiful brass patina, I also love the discreet privacy latch which is located ON the door rose, rather than a separate & very obvious latch. Glad we put these on some of our doors for when I need to lock the kids out of our room for some peace and quiet! #gifted #iverlife #doorhardware #iver_life #sisalcarpet #soanebritain #wainscoting #boardandbatten

Recent Blog Posts

A Home Renovation Update
November 14, 2022 Blog / Interiors / Renovation
Kitchen Progress and Our Bleached Oak Island Benchtop
November 11, 2022 Blog / Interiors / Renovation
An Autumn Inspired Easter Table
April 15, 2022 Blog / Easter / Entertaining

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Nicki on Autumn Scenes from our Cottage KitchenSeptember 22, 2023
Oh Donna that’s just the loveliest comment to receive and it makes me so happy when posts of mine resonate…
Donna on Autumn Scenes from our Cottage KitchenSeptember 22, 2023
I adored your post on the unfitted kitchen. I remember my grandmother preparing many meals at her big square table…
Nicki on Autumn Scenes from our Cottage KitchenSeptember 16, 2023
Thanks so much, Stephanie! ☺️
Nicki on Our Woodweave BlindsSeptember 16, 2023
Hi Sharon they are from Peter Meyer Blinds in Australia
Stephanie on Autumn Scenes from our Cottage KitchenSeptember 16, 2023
A true vision of fall perfection! Thank you for sharing

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