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Christmas in New Zealand has a completely different rhythm.While the rest of the world wraps itself in winter magic, here the days grow long, the ocean sparkles, and the air feels like holidays at the beach. And then—right on cue—the pohutukawa trees burst into full, fiery bloom. I still remember my first summer in Aotearoa.Driving along the coast, seeing those vibrant red blossoms glowing against the blue sky… I was mesmerised. As a flower lover (you can see it in almost everything I create 😄🌺), the pohutukawa stole my heart instantly. For many Kiwis it’s a Christmas icon, and I...

This is part of my new series “Inspired by New Zealand” — a small collection of stories about the moments, landscapes and living things that shape my work. Today I want to share the Tui — a bird that has quietly become one of my muses.When we first settled in New Zealand, I loved to sit on the shaded deck beneath the trees and simply listen. The Tui would appear between branches and fences, filling the air with a dazzling, changeable song — flute-like whistles, bubbling clicks and unexpected echoes. It felt like meeting a local poet: small, brilliant and...

When we first arrived in New Zealand, everything felt new — fresh air, unfamiliar birdsong, and endless skies. On one of those early days, something magical happened: a Monarch Butterfly flew straight into my studio and landed gently on the shoulder of my young son. It felt like a welcome, as if nature itself had come to greet us. I watched in awe. Seeing the Monarch up close, its sharp, vivid colours and intricate wing patterns took my breath away. That moment stayed with me and eventually transformed into this creation — a shawl that carries both the memory of...