THE STYLE TALES

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Well that’s me! I just signed, sealed and delivered my last photo shoot for 2018. And wow what a year it’s been.
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🧡 I’ve had some incredible clients, along with lots of opportunities to push my creativity right out there. I’m grateful for every single one!
🧡 I travelled to Europe with my eldest boy and we had the adventure of a lifetime. I overcame my fear of flying and travelling virtually alone, and can’t wait to do it again!
🧡 I started my food styling and photography workshops and pushed through lots of fears around public speaking, and had a fantastic time doing so.
🧡 I turned 40! 😱😱
🧡 And I enjoyed this current season of my life, right here right now, with a few more highs than lows which is quite nice. My Mum is in remission 🙏🏼, my brother is doing well 🙏🏼, and I’m holding onto all the peace and grace this particular season is bringing.
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I don’t like to make New Years resolutions, but I do like to have goals. And I’ve written some for 2019 in my diary, and will quietly beaver away at achieving them. Or maybe not so quietly - who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️😆. In the meantime, it’s time for a refresh, a reboot and a reset. I’m ready for summer holidays! Just whenever the weather is...
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This was one of the final images of the year shot for my biggest client @farmland_foodsnz. And this shot was actually taken in my kitchen - not outside on a bbq because logistics. And you can bet that when you’re creating all that sizzle and smoke your kitchen turns into a greasy mess! By the way, for extra “smokiness” - tip cold water onto the hot plate 😉
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Here’s to a great year been, and an exciting year to come xx
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#thestyletales #thanks2018 #summerbbq

Heading into my last day of work for the year! Got my to do list, got my editing hat on, got my eyes on the goal! That is, a great big holidaaaaaaay 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #happyfridayfolks
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Image styled and shot at the beautiful home of @emma_brown_x with stunning botanical arrangement by @evokefloralstylist 💚💕

And stack.
Stack ‘em high.
It’s the quickest and easiest way to take a plain ole sponge cake to next level amazing 👌🏼.
Next level 😆 #imsopunny
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#thestyletales #spongecake #onlyonecake

Sometimes that old algorithm pops along and taps me on the shoulder and says
- dude, your last post sucked, now you need to post 3x a day to get your engagement up. And post some selfies. Cos that’ll get engagement up. And Felicia from Australia’s getting 1000 likes in 5 minutes on her posts. Be like her. And don’t forget to post vegan stuff. And huge tablescapes. And make sure you don’t edit your captions cos I’ll penalise you cos I’m cool like that.
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And I’m like,
- dude, who do you think you are calling me dude? Get back to your cave.
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And then I’m like DUDE!!! (To myself) Stop having a conversation with a freakin algorithm.
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And just post what you like.
When you like.
So here’s some chocolate tart and boyyyy was it good.
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#thestyletales #chocolatetart #berriesandchocolate

The ole tank’s running a bit low right now. I was meant to be all finished up for the year last week, but life had other plans. My huge “to do” list has gone out the window. My little girl has been so sick for two weeks now, and only just starting to show improvement. I need sleep! I also needs lots of coffee! This week is the last week for me to get alllll the things done, plus all the kids end of year events and things, so I’m thankful she’s finally on the improve. At these times I just want to hop in bed with her and hug it all away!
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#teaandseasons #coffeeandseasons #mumlife

I could definitely go a big piece of this berry pie right now. I haven’t had dinner! But I have had ice blocks, candy floss, and a slushie 🙊 It’s been a super hot day out in that sunshine, the shoulders are sun kissed and the eyes are tired. Now where’s that pie...
This pie was from Delish Cafe in Feilding. Incredible lattice work!!
#thestyletales #berrypie #thebakefeed

We bought this 1960s Michael Fowler house to do up last year. I did have another account for the renovation diary but it’s been a bit slack! Haven’t done a lot! But that’s about to change. This corner here in the living area is about the only *almost finished part of the house, but beyond these freshly painted white walls and dodgy 1960s glass is a whooooole lotta work, which requires a whole lotta 💪🏼👷🏽‍♀️🛠💰and possibly 💣🙈.
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Builder is coming tomorrow to start on finishing the bathroom (the one we ripped out in January 😬) and I’ll be doing more painting! Bought myself a beautiful new ladder last weekend, one with a platform so I can reach all the way up to that 4m high ceiling! Glass has to be replaced (through the entire house), new roof, insulation, new kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, leaks fixed, exterior painted, interior relined and painted, new curtains throughout, decks fixed, and 5 bedrooms to be done up....Not much 🤷🏻‍♀️
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I’ll be sharing on here but mostly in stories/highlights, I’ll start with some befores! Because I don’t have any afters 😂....yet.
#lowesmidcenturyreno #renovationproject #midcenturyhome

I just wrote a big blurb about my yucky old kitchen and deleted the whole thing 😆 because I sounded whiny. Let me tell you this though. This image here, is not my kitchen. It’s the illusion of my one day soon to be dream kitchen. A temporary jig set up in my dining room.
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My real kitchen is a disaster zone. And by that I don’t just mean #foodstylingalldayeveryday mess (although that definitely adds to the disastrous-ness), it’s actually half demolished with cabinetry from the 60s in various states of disrepair. But not for much longer!! I’m finally getting my new kitchen in the new year and I’m so so so sooooo excited!! I can’t wait for you to see the before 🙈🙈 But I especially can’t wait to see the after.
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It’s been a long time coming. And every styling job, every photography gig, every workshop, has all been contributing to our reno fund. Today I worked on a job that will pay for the splashback! Boom!
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My mama always said - good things will come your way. Roll on January! Can’t wait to be food prepping on a beautiful bench surface for a start 🧡🧡🧡 #thestyletales #kitchenmakeover #cinnamonbuns

The epitome of uncomplicated.
A simple, hand held bowl of mango sorbet.
No fancy props.
Not even a piece of strewn fabric or foliage in sight.
A simple white shirt.
Natural light.
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It’s all about that delicious sorbet, and it didn’t really require much more explanation than simply “here, have this bowl of refreshingly delicious sorbet!” 🤤🤤
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Also, I reeeeally enjoyed an entire tub of this when I had a killer sore throat about a month ago. I needed cool, I needed soothing, and my taste buds needed something calming as well. I had a tub leftover from my shoot for @kohu_road and I reckon it was the most genius idea if I may say so myself!! Note to self: keep a stock of sorbet in the freezer for emergencies! Or the passion fruit one for a real taste bud hit. 🤤🤤
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#sorbet #mangosorbet #thestyletales

I just don’t know what to say. I’m so blown away by so many beautiful messages about my Insta story last night that I’m kinda....speechless (You can still catch that story for about an another hour). Such a proud Mama of this little boy. He really touched my heart as he ran around that challenge course with his new teammate, but I had no idea just how far his kind hearted actions would go. I’m just putting this here because I love him so much, and because he’s opened my eyes to just how big, small acts of kindness can be. And to thank you for your beautiful, uplifting messages. 💚💚 Asher Tukaha. Asher, means happy and blessed. 💚💚 #momentsofmine #petitejoys #kindhearts

Loves berry season 🍓🍓🙌🏼🙌🏼
Also. How fast did summer arrive?! I’m freaking out that it’s December already. Next week is my last week of shoots for the year - I deliberately set myself up to finish early this year and I’m SO glad. Roll on summer hols!
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#thestyletales #strawberryspongecake #dessertgram

The plan:
Cook brunch.
Upload a bazillion client images.
Paint some more door and window frames.
Admire my already painted front door and ignore the rest of the doors in the house.
Cos I love my pink front door 💕💕💕
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#weekendtime #myfrontdoor #blushpink

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