This was the scene during my run yesterday morning. A wet spring day, mid-morning during the work week and here I was running, and this guy was just about to head into the surf. When the waves are good the parking lots on the walkway are full from the surfers taking a break from their […]
Ms, Weston joined us about four months ago. She made this House a true Home for us, has delighted guests that like dogs, and been so quiet that many have asked “you have a dog?” once they spot her in the garden. Each day we take a walk. They started at 20 minutes and now […]
I’m starting a new blog category today – to share all of the wonderful projects that come out of Rodney’s Man Shed. In the back of the house, under the garage is a really pretty room, with a wall of windows and direct access to the garden. When we saw it, it was set up […]
The gardens at 1 Victoria are a true labor of love – but not created by us, we are just the care takers. It takes at least a year to get a real feel for a house, learn about the light, get settled in, and discover a bit of the garden. We moved in in […]
The seasons are ‘a changing here in Taranaki. The days are warm and sunny but the nights are still a bit ‘fresh’ (I LOVE that term for cold. I first heard it in London and it perfectly described that crisp, sometimes foggy, start to the day that we often encountered during rowing sessions. The mist […]
In July we had a “GrabOne” deal which offered us the chance to not only fill the rooms, but to advertise nationally. These laundry bags became a frequent site on our front porch. One of the biggest challenges as a new business is to get the word out there, and specifically within Taranaki it’s a […]
After an amazingly busy July, we took some time off and away from Hosking House in August to travel, restore and refresh. It’s amazing what a bit of perspective does for my energy, enthusiasm and love for this business, house, city and for our life. We are back, spring is in the air and we […]
I had the most Mrs. Dalloway kind of morning today. I left the house with laughter coming from the breakfast room, to go and get fresh flowers with Ms. Weston. It was her first jaunt ‘into town’, and we stopped frequently to greet fellow New Plymouthians (also known as residents of Taradise.) There are four […]
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ― Ruth Reichl When we moved to New Zealand our minds were set on moving to Auckland and our belongings were on our way to the capital city. We believed we were just stopping in New Plymouth to visit with […]
Our hearts are with those in Arizona – as we honor the US today. Warm memories of barbeques, parades, and a general day of celebration. Wish we were celebrating with you! […]