Awhitu Peninsula – Take a Day Trip
Awhitu Regional Park White Beaches, wind swept scenery and picturesque farmland, does that description capture the imagination? These hidden treasures and more are only a car ride away on the The Awhitu Peninsula. One definition given for Awhitu, means longing to...
The Scream by Edvard Munch, MoMA and discovery
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Looking back I don't remember when I was aware of "The Scream" perhaps it was something I saw on Tv? Or why I was drawn to it, perhaps it was the vivid colours. But back in 2013 on a visit to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York I...
Things to do in Waiuku, West Coast NZ
Located on the West Coast of New Zealand, Waiuku is approximately 20 km from Pukekohe. Its a small town with a population of just under 10,000 people and of course there is never anything to do (sarcasm). Having lived here for 20+ years I can assure you that it is no...
A Sweet Treat Gift Tutorial with free Tag Download
With Valentines looming now is the time to get your craft on. But if Valentines is not your thing this Sweet Treat Gift tutorial can be used for other occasions too. How about a birthday gift, a gift to cheer someone up or perhaps with some supervision the kids could...
Inspiration, travel & having an active life.
Follow my blog with Bloglovin There is sooo much in the world around us that is inspirational. From our New Zealand scenery to the variety and colour found in other countries. Often what I see forms the basis of my art. I want to see and do more so my aim for 2019 is...
In search of a white Christmas, NZ to Sweden
From Summer Sun to Winter Wonderland Beach, Barb-ques and summer activities are synonymous with a Kiwi Christmas. But Christmas in other parts of the world means snow. So, having never experienced a white Christmas we went in search of one. We picked Sweden as...
Christmas Shopping, Recommendations
Christmas Shopping Recommendations If you are on the look out for Christmas shopping recommendations, read on. Life can be hectic. With Christmas on the horizon it can be a stressful time, coming up with ideas of what to buy and where to do your shopping. If you like...
Adventures of Kiwi Artist in USA, Part 3
An artists adventures in the USA draw to a close With the Triathalon over it was time for the final leg of our road trip, back to San Francisco via Mammoth Lakes and Lake Tahoe. First stop Mammoth Lakes If you love any sort of outdoor sport then Mammoth Lakes is the...
An Artist Adventuring in the USA Continues – Road Trip Part 2
An Artist's Adventures In The USA (Part Two) Have you ever done a long road trip? Sometimes it can be pretty inspiring to get into a new environment. We artists need a change of scenery to keep our creative spirits honed... This was evident in the next leg of the road...
Kiwi Artist Adventures in the USA (part 1)
Once an artist, always an artist. And once you're an artist - you see art EVERYWHERE! This blog is about a recent road trip for my husband and I which started in San Francisco, via Reno, Salt Lake City to Colorado and back again. This is art adventure - Part One (it...