Organizing storage for small spaces in our new home! (originally published 2014) As this flat was BRAND NEW, to say that we were excited to move into it was an understatement. We'd learned that not many buildings in New Zealand were built to the right standards, so we had high hopes for this new build. It was "a granny flat"—an apartment attached to a larger home. The owners had just built this house and were…
When we first arrived in New Zealand, we had arranged to stay in a little rental for a week while we found a new apartment. Matt's new job meant he'd be working at an office in the CBD (Central Business District, or "downtown") and we wanted him to be able to walk to work, which narrowed our search quite a bit. Finally we found what appeared to be a great place with a garage and…
When we first got married, we made it a goal to save up all our vacation time each year and go on one big international trip. At least one per year, for 3-4 weeks. (We were both working full time, had no kids, and saving for each trip was a priority for us over spending on other things.) The first year, it was Fiji. Second year, we meandered through several of our favorite countries in…
Note: Originally completed in 2006, this project is now 20 years old and so are the photos! 🤣 Enjoy this blast from the past which still includes some timeless ideas and methods! Even though it was nearly a blank slate, this backyard was one of the top two reasons we decided to buy this house. FREE: Grab our Design Mini-guide HERE! We loved that it opened up to this green space (with a golf course beyond…
Alternate title: “Where We’ve Been (and Aren’t Anymore)” You know, we debated showing you guys pics of our first house. For one, we didn’t document everything painstakingly. It’s all a pretty straightforward “Before & After” Party. Two, it no longer reflects our design style, as it was almost 15 years ago now that we bought it. (And we’ve sold or donated most of the furniture and decorative items shown in it!) So much has changed…
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