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Where do you find your inspiration? My inspiration can come from anywhere and anything. Beautiful art, design, photography and interiors make me giggle like a kid at Christmas and you would be amazed as to how much inspiration I can find from a single pair of shoes. I am also hugely inspired by New Zealand women who are not only making their mark in business and design, but who are truly authentic and encourage compassion, community and self love. What are your daily ‘must visit’ websites? Oh that is a tough one. I am a blog addict that is for sure and if I’m keeping it kiwi... (and of course Hazel Loves Design is just a given) Made From Scratch. Rachael McMahon is an oh so lovely kiwi lass with some super sweet skills in the kitchen, and is admittedly responsible for my husbands recent increase in happiness (and waist measurements) Gala Darling. This quirky, kick ass, kiwi beauty has taken the world by storm. Teaching women to love themselves while living life with tons of personal mojo. Respect. The Style Insider. Leonie Barlow is doing a smashing job of keeping us beautiful, stylish and modestly cool, while keeping us in loop with the what, where and when. Oh and did I mention the amazing Freebie Fridays! Cush & Nooks. Heaven for the home, Vic Bibby has reeled me in with her insanely good taste and I just cant get enough. Inky & Bright. My everyday fix of all things oooh and arrrr, this gorgeous blog from the wonderful Josie Skipper is a treasure trove of celebration inspired goodies that make me want to parrrrrrtay. Best piece of creative advice you have ever been given? If it’s not working, take a break, do something else, sleep on it. It works wonders. Your all time favourite quote? “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” -Hunter S. Thompson, “Gonzo” Best Kept Secret... Hmm probably keeping our elopement a secret for 9 months would have to take the cake, but if there is one secret all women should know about then Batiste Dry Shampoo is it. Ladies, I can go almost one week without washing my hair, and yes it still looks and smells great. My favourite flavour? Tropical. I really should work for these guys because I am so passionate about this product it is bordering on obsession!
x Jax
Your ‘Must Have’ indie design piece? Oh my lord, I have to pick just one? Right now I am in love with the large Rustic Animal Face from Badgers Hollow.