Memory lane is a great lane to go down if you’re in charge of the memories.I just had the weekend in New Plymouth.Early Family Christmas all together, acknowledging what would have been Dad's birthday, and doing Deck the Halls fundraiser for Taranaki woman's refuge.It's a Christmas trail thru homes that have been specifically decorated for the day.First time I've done it, and it warmed my heart and awakened the delight of Christmas in me, and many others. I saw primary school friends that still do things together from my neighbourhood 💕how cool is that!I'm a people watcher, so it was...

These early mornings have presented me with a little more time.I decided it was a great opportunity to go check out the back garden, after all, it took me 5 months to discover the back fence had blown over in Gabriels storm, so best I do the rounds again… to discover the veggie garden now has light again and should be put to use.As normal the helpers were in on the game once I had the garden ready for the big plant out. Not so sure dirt under my nails is ideal on a Sunday morning when I start work...

I’ve woken naturally earlier than normal lately, I’m talking 5am early, still just dark early… not my normal natural 5.45. It’s not a habit I want. It’s taken me a few days to figure out why.But since I’m awake, I’m up.Aren’t those birds happy I’ve said to the husband it’s going to be a great day… all the time trying to reconcile why I’m awake earlier.Several mornings on, and he’s asking why are you awake earlier… I’m 🤷🏻‍♀️ then it “Dawned” on me. Pun intended- These birds are making the same sound/tune, as daughters alarm is set to, (for many...

Eight 1 Novembers ago I unlocked the door to Gabriels Fashions❣️Coming from hairdressing one of my favourite sayings was “Life is too short for sore feet", and the 2nd pearler I have is, "You can smell bull shit before you see it” …Both these sayings have been used in abundance over the past 7 years by me in Gabriels also, along with "Don't think about it because we only have 1 in each size, unless it's my size and I want one too”.On this whole wild ride has been our trusty Diane. I so appreciate her and all she does...

How was that long weekend?!Thursday thru Monday absolutely beautiful, stunning days, hot and happy.I found myself walking about the shops working and singing here comes the sun do do do and Sunday morning up with the larks shame I'm working can't take a walk in the park, but hey hey hey it's a beautiful day… to be turning back on the heating on Tuesday morning at work!To make this week feel better as we lead into another weekend we have made sure our shorts are all topped up in sizes, and added a couple more styles that you’ve been asking...

I found myself doing a care package shop for a young family, whom I love as my own. They lost everything in the fires of Kelowna British Columbia last week. I've shed a few tears with them over messenger and again I find myself dam grateful for technology.I keep saying to their mum, one of my besties, I'm sending you good vibes, I'm wishing you a happy day, sending love… then I find myself walking about singing that song “good vibrations”🎶 "I love the colourful clothes she wears, and the way the sunlight plays upon her hair"… 🎶🎶It's going to...

It is 4am here - The daughter just landed in Lisbon Portugal… It's a bit stressful for her now navigating the train station after the stress of an hour's wait for her board bag to catch up to her. So messenger is running hot. I can't wait for the day she travels with a normal suitcase!I also can't help but wonder at the beauty of being able to get support from home any time day or night especially when travelling alone.The Worlds Wakeboarding Comp is just days away so there's nervous tension mixed with all this.There's a lot of people...

Sunday morning saw me unlock the door at 5am and let a little spider crane into the shop.I watched as this thing made its way thru the door with the capacity to lift and move the beams into place - and thought my Dad would have loved watching this. I stayed and watched 2 beams go into place - and watched my lights😳🤗It's not all finished (the lime green straps aren’t a fashion accessory that will be staying - and the hole in the front stage… and the holes in the walls where the beams go thru)… but we are...

Lacey Cat and Lilly Dog are known as "the helpers" around our house.Im good to talk about it now, as she’s in the clear.A couple of weeks ago Lacey spent the morning “helping the husband” while he sprayed the Lichen and unwanted special effects around the house. While supervising, she walked through the wet spray. She figured she’d "helped enough" so headed inside to give herself a good cleanup. Only to spread spray thru her mouth, throat and tongue… not so helpful.After 3 nights at Cambridge Vets, Lacey came home, and 2 weeks later, is now back in helper mode,...

It's calving time. Must be. It just got cold, and now the rain's back. It's 1 Aug. - It's also Spring / Summer drop time.We are unpacking the beautiful new Z&P knitwear and summer dresses, the Yarra Trail and the Mi Moso - what a hectic few days it's been as that's all arrived.It's just so pretty it had to go straight into the window. Check out the suit too, Yarra Trail have a great mix and match colour scheme going on, which just so happens to go with the Z&P and Democracy so we couldn’t be happier with the...

🤣 Just as I said "there's no such thing as winter," in comes the cold. Still, it's perfect to grab the SALE Merino and winter pants that you were putting off because it wasn’t cold enough🤭. It's the downward count on our SALE and much has been marked down further than 30% now.But that's not really been the topic this week - it's more been come on Barbie let's go party💕I've certainly been seeing PINK. Even have a drop of PINK in our window right now.The girl kid has spread her wings and just landed in Madrid. The Worlds Wake...

It's that crazy time of the year where we are between seasons. Spring isn’t sprung yet, but yes ladies it is close, so close I have packing slips for it arriving…But there's winter to move out the door, and it's buy time for the next winter. Yes, gambling on what we need a year out.I saw 2 reps yesterday, 3 ranges.“Don't show me heavy jackets or fleece, it's not cold round here anymore"!"What about merino"? - well that's slow nowadays too… in fact, we have basics Merino on sale now for $80.00, fashion shaped Merino for $99.00 and I paid...