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The Vegie Patch - Renovation part 3
When we purchased the Villa, one corner of the orchard had an old greenhouse and three overgrown tin vegetable garden beds. The plastic panels that encased the greenhouse were disintegrating...
The Vegie Patch - Renovation part 3
When we purchased the Villa, one corner of the orchard had an old greenhouse and three overgrown tin vegetable garden beds. The plastic panels that encased the greenhouse were disintegrating...

My 1/2 acre slice of inspiration
The previous owners of our Villa had planted 42 fruit trees in the empty section behind the house. A mixture of plums, peaches, apples, pears, apricots, figs, and one each...
My 1/2 acre slice of inspiration
The previous owners of our Villa had planted 42 fruit trees in the empty section behind the house. A mixture of plums, peaches, apples, pears, apricots, figs, and one each...

Studio before, during and after
Welcome. As promised here is a detailed look at the renovation of the room that is my art studio. It is the best room in the house (I'm not just...
Studio before, during and after
Welcome. As promised here is a detailed look at the renovation of the room that is my art studio. It is the best room in the house (I'm not just...

A lot can happen..(part 2)
Welcome to part two of my blog posts about the renovation of our 110-year-old villa.
A lot can happen..(part 2)
Welcome to part two of my blog posts about the renovation of our 110-year-old villa.

A lot can happen...(part 1)
Part 1 of a blog post about the first two and half years in New Zealand, the renovations, the stress and some progress shots.
A lot can happen...(part 1)
Part 1 of a blog post about the first two and half years in New Zealand, the renovations, the stress and some progress shots.